New England Power presents transmission‑line refurbishment in Charlton; commission requests replication plan and site inspection A consultant for New England Power outlined a plan to replace wooden transmission structures with steel across a 2.4‑mile Charlton segment, reporting about 282 sq ft of permanent wetland impact and 4,821 sq ft of riverfront impact; the commission asked for a replication and monitoring plan and scheduled a site inspection before further action.

New England Power is set to upgrade its aging wooden transmission structures to steel in Charlton, raising concerns over wetland and riverfront impacts that could reshape the area's landscape.

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Commission Reviews Residential Development Plans Near Riverfront at Sandersdale Road Commission discusses residential development plans for three lots near riverfront area.

Concerned about new homes disrupting our riverfront? The Charlton Conservation Commission is weighing the environmental impact and seeking community input!

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Property owner Gauthier seeks resolution for 25-year standing stormwater issue Gauthier requests board intervention to address stormwater runoff impacting his property and road.

After 25 years of battling stormwater runoff, property owner Mr. Gauthier is urging local officials to take action before the flooding claims more victims.

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Charlton Commission reviews water issues linked to beaver dams and drainage concerns Charlton officials discuss groundwater problems and beaver-related pond elevation impacting properties.

Rising water levels and beaver activity are creating a storm of concerns for property owners in Charlton—will the commission find a solution before it’s too late?

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