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1. When am I required to file an accident report?

The following ordinance is from Chapter 90 Section 26:

Every person operating a motor vehicle which is involved in an accident in which any person is killed or injured or in which there is damage in excess of one thousand dollars to any one vehicle or other property shall, within five days after such accident, report in writing to the registrar on a form approved by him and send a copy thereof to the police department having jurisdiction on the way where such accident occurred; provided, however, that such police department shall accept a report filed by an owner or operator whose vehicle has been damaged in an accident in which another person has unlawfully left the scene of such accident. Such report shall not be required during the period of incapacity of any person who is physically incapable of making a report. If the operator is not the owner of the vehicle and is physically incapable of making such written report, the owner shall within five days after the accident make such report based on such knowledge as he may have and such information as he can obtain regarding the accident.

2. Where may I obtain accident forms?

Visit Mass.gov to find Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) forms and applications.

3. Where do I send my reports?

Mail Original to Registry of Motor Vehicles at:

Crash Records
Registry of Motor Vehicles
P.O. Box 199100
Boston, MA 02119-9100

Mail or deliver copy to your local police department in the city or town where crash occurred.

For accident occurring in the Town of Charlton, you may mail or deliver to:

Charlton Police Department
85 Masonic Home Road
Charlton, MA 01507

Mail or Deliver a copy to your Insurance Company

Be sure to keep a copy for you own records

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1. What is a cyclical inspection?

The Massachusetts Department of Revenue and Massachusetts General Laws require the Board of Assessors to maintain a reinspection program of the properties within the community. The program consists of an inspection of all properties in Charlton every 10 years, also known as, Cyclical Reinspections. Call the Assessors' Department at 508-248-2233 for more information.

2. Why are we doing a cyclical reinspection?

The Board of Assessors is responsible to maintain a full and fair market value of properties in Charlton. This can only be accomplished if the data we have is accurate. The collection and maintenance of current and accurate property inventory data. For more information call the Assessors' Department at 508-248-2233.

3. How are we doing a cyclical reinspection

An inspection will be completed of all properties in the town unless the property has been visited within the last nine years. You will receive a blue post card notice in the mail to schedule your appointment. The data collector is currently an assessor in another community and will carry a letter from this office along with identification. For more information, call the Assessors' Department at 508-248-2233.

4. What is the end result of a cyclical reinspection?

The final goal is to have a uniform, fair market value of all properties in Charlton. In other words, a fair assessment of your property. For more information, call the Assessors' Department at 508-248-2233.

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1. How do I request a police detail?

To request a police detail, download a Police Detail Request Form (PDF), fill it out and email it to the Charlton Police Department at policedetail@townofcharlton.net or fax it to 508-248-1039. The following information is needed:

• Date of Request
• Name of person making request with contact phone number and email address
• Name of Contractor/Company on Site
• Name of Contractor/Company to be Billed
• Billing Address and phone number
• DOT#/Job Reference# (if applicable)
• Detail date, start time and end time
• Number of Officers Needed
• Detail location or meeting place
• Request for Police Cruiser for Detail

2. What is the detail rate?

DETAIL RATES*:

MONDAY-FRIDAY IF ORDERED BEFORE 10:00 PM THE DAY PRIOR

7 AM – 7 PM is $50/Hr. – minimum hour blocks of 4 hrs., 8 hrs. and 12 hrs.

7 PM – 7 AM is $75/Hr. – minimum hour blocks of 4 hrs., 8 hrs. and 12 hrs.

 

MONDAY-FRIDAY IF ORDERED AFTER 10:00 PM THE DAY PRIOR (“EMERGENCY”)

7 AM – 7 PM is $75/Hr. for the first 4 hrs. and $50/Hr. after – minimum hour blocks of 4 hrs., 8 hrs. and 12 hrs.

7 PM – 7 AM is $112.50/Hr. – minimum hour blocks of 4 hrs., 8 hrs. and 12 hrs.

 

SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS & HOLIDAYS IF ORDERED BEFORE 10:00 PM THE DAY PRIOR

7 AM – 7 PM is $75/Hr. – minimum hour blocks of 4 hrs., 8 hrs. and 12 hrs.

7 PM – 7 AM is $112.50/Hr. – minimum hour blocks of 4 hrs., 8 hrs. and 12 hrs.

 

SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS & HOLIDAYS IF ORDERED AFTER 10:00 PM THE DAY PRIOR (“EMERGENCY”)

7 AM – 7 PM is $112.50/Hr. for the first 4 hrs. and $75/Hr. after – minimum hour blocks of 4 hrs., 8 hrs. and 12 hrs.

7 PM – 7 AM is $112.50/Hr. – minimum hour blocks of 4 hrs., 8 hrs. and 12 hrs.

*Anything over 8 hrs. will be charged at 1.5 times the hourly rate in effect at the time of the detail, not to exceed $112.50/hr.

*Hourly fees of 10% for administrative costs and 25% for cruiser costs will be added to all details.

*Details will be charged for the amount of time ordered, rounded up to the next 4 hour block, regardless of how long the detail actually lasts.

2 HOUR MINIMUM NOTICE FOR CANCELLATION
Failure to give the minimum two hour cancellation notice will result in a charge equal to the length of the detail requested.

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1. How do I apply for a Notice of Intention of Marriage?

See the marriage licenses/certificates page for more information on how to apply for a Notice of Intention of Marriage.

2. How do I obtain info about state elections?

To view more information on state elections, visit the elections page.

3. How do I register to vote?

For information on how to register to vote, please see the Registrars of Voters page.

4. How do I run for an elected office in town?

Find out more information by viewing the elections page.

5. Where do I go to vote?

Visit the elections page to view voting locations.