Town of Charlton

08/28/2026

Reynolds Road will be closed to through traffic for top coat paving on August 29th. Detours will be in place during the closure. Please plan ahead.

08/25/2026

1 WEEK LEFT!
Reminder to Charlton Residents:
Please get your mailed in ballots for the State Primary Election to the Town Clerk before Tuesday September 1st.

08/25/2026

Charlton Police Department presents:
Barks, Badges & Boots
September 12, 2026
11AM - 2PM
St. Joseph's Church
10 H Putnam Road
Charlton, MA 01507
Come meet your First Responders & have some fun!
Face Painting, Police vs Fire Tug of War, U.S. Army Recruitment, Ice Cream, Games & Bounce House!

08/18/2026

The Dog Days of Summer event at Bay Path on August 20th has been postponed due to weather concerns. A new date for the event will be established as soon as possible.

08/17/2026

Upcoming Meetings & Events - Week of August 17, 2026

08/17/2026

DCRSD is hosting for the Town of Charlton, an Educational Public Session regarding the district-wide ballot and capital vote.
This meeting will provide the platform for DCRSD to answer any questions in relation to the capital plan, associated projects, and financing.
When: Thursday September 3, 2026 at 6:30PM
Location: Charlton Middle School Auditorium - 2 Oxford Road

08/13/2026

Information regarding the ESA webinar on Wednesday, August 19th focused on Fire Safety. Information on the webinar may be found at www.carpenterhillpower.com

08/11/2026

Rep. John Marsi office hour with Legislative Aide Tammy Ruda.

Monday, September 14th
11:30am – 12:30pm
Town Hall
Meeting Room 1

08/10/2026

Upcoming Meetings & Events - Week of August 10, 2026

08/04/2026

Carpenter Hill Power Battery Energy Storage Project – Upcoming Public Meetings

The Town of Charlton would like to make residents aware of two upcoming public engagement opportunities being hosted by Carpenter Hill Power regarding its proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project.

These meetings are organized and conducted by Carpenter Hill Power and are intended to provide information about the project, answer questions, and gather community feedback. Residents with an interest in the proposed project are encouraged to participate.

Upcoming Meetings

Citizen Advisory Committee Meeting (Virtual)
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

The second Citizen Advisory Committee meeting will focus on the project's proposed Community Benefit Plan, discussion of local priorities, and responses to outstanding questions. Individuals who RSVP will receive the Zoom meeting link, call-in information, meeting agenda, and a brief pre-meeting assignment.

Fire Safety Webinar (Virtual)
Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Two sessions will be offered:

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

The webinar is intended to provide information regarding fire safety considerations associated with the proposed battery energy storage project and offer an opportunity for attendees to ask questions.

The Town of Charlton is sharing this information solely to increase public awareness of these opportunities for community engagement with the applicant. Questions regarding meeting registration, participation, or the project itself should be directed to Carpenter Hill Power.

Additional Information including registration for these sessions can be found at

Community engagement website for the proposed 150 MW / 600 MWh battery energy storage project in Charlton, Massachusetts. Learn about the project, share your voice, and help shape community benefits.