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Dear member of the Charlton community, On behalf of the Town of Charlton, it is my pleasure to welcome you to one of the fastest growing and best located towns in Central Massachusetts. Charlton was established in 1755 and is located 50 miles or less from five major New England cities; Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Hartford and Providence. Once a very rural landscape, modern day Charlton is rural residential with a mix of woods and fields and a small percentage of retail and business land developed mostly along Route 20. Like most quaint New England towns, Charlton boasts a traditional village green and historic district that the town values and seeks to preserve. Residents chose to live in Charlton for its quiet wooded hills, farms, orchards, excellent schools and country living while close to cultural centers and urban areas. Harrington Hospital Emergency Care located in town provides a wide range of health care services for area residents and works closely with Charlton to plan for regional emergencies. Charlton received the “Green Community” designation. We strive to provide the best services to our residents. I would urge residents to visit the town buildings: town hall, library, police department, fire department, highway department, water/sewer department and our activities center. All employees are friendly and provide excellent public services. Robin L. Craver, Town Administrator

Charlton Town Hall 37 Main Street Charlton, MA 01507 (508) 248-2200 www.townofcharlton.net Hours: Mon, Wed, Thu 7:30am-5pm Tue 7:30am - 7pm Friday Closed This Webster Town Guide is published and distributed by:

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts Charles D. Baker Govenor

Karen E. Polito Lt. Govenor

Matthew A. Boston Judith F. Judson EOEEA Secretary DOER Commissioner

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Board of selectmen

Chairman Joe Szafarowicz

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Vice Chair John McGrath

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Clerk David Singer

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Town Administrator Robin Craver robin.craver@townofcharlton.net

Member Rick Swensen

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important numbers Town Hall Phone Numbers Activities Council Animal Control Board of Assessors Board of Health Board of Selectmen Cemetery Commission Charlton Public Library Conservation Commission Council on Aging Cultural Council Fire Department Business Fire Dept. Emergeny

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Visit www.townofcharlton.net for more information! Charlton Representatives Governor Charlie Baker State House Oﬃce of the Governor Room 280 Boston, MA 02133 617-725-4005 Senator Anne Gobi State House, Room 410 Boston, MA 02133 617-722-1540 Representative Peter J. Durant State House, Room 33 Boston, MA 02133 617-722-2060 Representative Paul Forest State House, Room 542 Boston, MA 02133 617-722-2489

President Donald Trump The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500 202-456-1414 Congressman Richard E. Neal Second Congressional District of Massachusetts 1550 Main Street, Suite 309 The Federal Building Springfield, MA 01103 413-785-0325 Senator Elizabeth Warren 2 Russell Courtyard Washington, DC 20510 202-224-4543 Senator Edward J. Markey 218 Russell Senate Oﬃce Bldg Washington, DC 20510 202-224-2742

Keeping Citizens Informed

The town of Charlton uses CodeRED alert system. The CodeRED® system will be used to send critical and time-sensitive communications ranging from evacuation notices to missing child alerts. Caller ID When you see the following displayed, you will know the call is from us. If you would like to heart the last message delivered to your phone, simply dial the number back. Emergency Notifications 1-866-419-5000 or Emergency Comm General Notifications 1-855-969-4636 or ECN Community Privacy Your contact information remains private and will only be used for community notifications. Join Our Database To make sure you receive notifications, please register at www.townofcharlton.net. Click on CodeRED - Get Info- Sign Up Here Link.

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forests confirm the surprisingly rural character of the 1,100 squaremile area defined by the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers systems and the rugged hills that surround them. For this reason, northeastern Connecticut and south-central Massachusetts have been called “The Last Green Valley” in the sprawling metropolitan Boston-toWashington Corridor.

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Wildlife Notice: Charlton Animal Control has been receiving many calls regarding raccoons, skunks, foxes and other wildlife. ACOs assist only with sick or injured Cats: Work with residents who find wildlife, when possible. It is stray cats by maintaining a lost and ILLEGAL to relocate wildlife. If found list. Reunite with owner if you require assistance with nuisance possible. Assist owners with lost wildlife, please contact a MA cats. Refer to other agency when licensed Problem Animal Control Agent. Visit MA Department of appropriate. Fisheries and Wildlife for specific Wildlife: Respond when needed wildlife information. to reports of injured wildlife. Transport sick or injured wildlife Charlton Lost and Found Pets to an appropriate wildlife facility Email ann.sellew@townofcharlton. net your lost pet with photo to when necessary. Animal Control or call 508-248All Domestic Animals and 2266 with info for posting. If you Wildlife: Investigate complaints recognize a found pet, please call us from the public and respond to so that we can reunited it with its each complaint according to the owner. merit of the situation. Respond to reports of domestic or wild animals To view the list of current lost pets in distress/trapped in unusual please visit www.townofcharlton. places. Please note that a person net/animalcontrol.htm or organization duly licensed in removing nuisance animals must be CHARLTON HAS A 24 HOUR notified in situations that necessitate LEASH LAW. trapping. Work closely with the Animal Inspector on any suspected Charlton ACOs are certified through rabies exposure or other suspected the Animal Control Officers’ Association of Massachusetts infectious diseases. (ACOAM) Certification Course. or injured dogs. Return to owner (if known) or impound. Issue warning letters, citations, and/or fines, when appropriate.

Charlton Animal Control

Charlton Animal Control Officers (ACOs) are appointed annually by the Board of Selectmen. ACOs are responsible for enforcement of State and local laws and regulations related to animal control. In addition, ACOs will oversee the care and control of domestic animals and, in some instances, wildlife. ACOs respond to dog, cat, and wildlife calls and can provide numerous valuable resources appropriate for each situation. Dogs: Catch or pick up stray and/

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living in the wild. They do not include friendly stray cats/kittens. They do include feral colonies, ie, a group of wild cats that live near dumpsters or other food sources, and barn cats who are accustomed to living outdoors on farms and catching mice and other small rodents. You should never attempt to pick up a cat/kitten that you think might not be friendly. Cat bites and scratches expose you to rabies and other diseases. Charlton Animal Control can help you determine if a cat is friendly or semi-feral/feral and which option would be best for the situation. If you are aware of feral cat colonies in Charlton or if you are a barn owner with a feral cat or barn cat overpopulation problem there are two solutions: 1. Trap Spay/Neuter and Release (TNR). Call Charlton Animal Control for info. 2. Trap and Euthanize. For info: Charlton Animal Control (on case by case basis) Charlton Animal Control has several traps available for residents use. Staff Ann Sellew - Animal Control Officer Brent Sellew - Assistant ACO Robert McGrath - Assistant ACO

Animal Control c/o Charlton Police Dept. 85 Masonic Home Road Charlton, MA 508-248-2266 ann.sellew@townofcharlton.net FIND US ON FACEBOOK! The Municipal Animal Shelter is located at 15 Old Town Road, Charlton, MA.

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Charlton Police Department

We, the members of the Charlton Police Department do solemnly pledge that our mission is to join in a true partnership with the residents of Charlton, MA and the citizens of the Commonwealth, so that together we can unite our resources to promote a safe and secure environment and improve the quality of life for all persons.

As community care takers we shall be vigilant to never void the public trust and shall always apply the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and accountability. We pledge to enforce the laws equally and impartially and dedicate ourselves to protecting the rights of all citizens within the framework of the State and Federal Constitutions.

within the purview of “regular police function”. The APU is also available to assist in other areas such as: Parades, Town Functions, etc.

In order to become a member of the Auxiliary Police Unit, a person must be at least 21 years of age and be of sufficiently sound Physical, Mental, Moral and Ethical character, to perform each Auxiliary Police Unit essential function of the position The Auxiliary Police Unit (APU) in accordance with applicable of the Charlton Police Department, law. Any person accepting this is an ALL VOLUNTEER Unit position will acknowledge that their that provides support to the position is an ALL VOLUNTEER Regular Police force. The APU position, except where there is the assists the Regular Police Force possibility, if any, to work “Paid in areas of Public Safety where Details”, such as traffic control for there is an immediate need for private contractors. additional personnel, such as in times of disaster. Its purpose For more APU requirements and and mission is clearly defined as information contact the Charlton “assistance” during those peak Police Department or check the times when additional hands are website www.charltonPD.org. needed to perform a variety of duties that do not necessarily fall

Bike Patrol The Charlton Police Department utilizes five Smith & Wesson bicycles for specialized patrol. At times when a regular cruiser or foot patrol is ineffective, bike officers are often the answer. Whether negotiating crowds at Old Home Day, or riding in the Memorial Parade, you’ll find the Charlton Police fit and ready for action. Since its inception in 1999, Officers assigned to this specialized unit are: Sergeant Dowd, Sergeant Mason, Officer McGrath, Officer Bedard, Officer Smith, Officer Johnson, and Officer Martocci. Charlton Police Department 85 Masonic Home Road Charlton, MA 01507 Phone: 508-248-2250 Crime Tips: 508-248-2250 Anonymous Tips: 508-248-2326 www.charltonPD.org

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Charlton Demographics Settled 1735 Incorporated 1755 Charlton is bordered by seven different towns: Sturbridge, East Brookfield, Spencer, Leicester, Oxford, Dudley and Southbridge. Average Household Size = 2.92 Average Family Size = 3.24 Population (12/14) = 12,388 30.0% under the age of 18 5.8% from 18 to 24 34.4% from 25 to 44 22.1% from 45 to 64 7.7% who were 65+ Median Age = 35 years Median Household Income = $63,033 Median Family Income = $70,208 Male Median Income = $46,727 Female Median Income = $33,451 Per Capita Income = $23,626.

POINTS OF INTEREST • Grave of John “Grizzly” Adams in Bay Path Cemetery • John Spurr House (Main St.) • Rider Tavern (Built in 1797) • Charlton Center Historic District • Northside Village Historic District • No. 2 Schoolhouse • Headquarters of Nature’s Classroom • Heritage Country Club • Buffumville Lake • Elliott P. Joslin Camps for Children with Diabetes • Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School • The birthplace of the person who first demonstrated ether as a surgical anesthetic, William T. G. Morton • On July 26, 2012 the back of the Charlton Woolen Mill, an historic landmark, burnt to the ground. It was a “5-Alarm Fire”, and firefighting efforts contained the destruction to only that one section of one of the mills) 14

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Buffumville lake The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers welcomes you to Buffumville Lake for year-round recreation. Park rangers are available to assist you during your visit. The disc golf course at the Buffumville Dam site has 18 professional holes and 12 amateur holes for golfers of all ages. The 7.2 mile Lake Shore Trail starts in the park and extends around the shoreline of the lake. The trail is marked with blue blazes. Park rangers provide special interpretive programs on topics to include natural resources, water safety, and Dam tours.

lake. Two barrier free fishing platforms are available within the boat launching area. The use of watercraft including motorboats, canoes, kayaks, and other vessels is permitted.

The three-acre island on the south end of Buffumville Lake is available to rent (primitive camping) for up to one week. The island is extremely primitive with four tent sites, a fire ring, wood shed, picnic tables, and an outhouse. Permit holders must have a boat to reach the island. Reservations for the island start on January 1 of each year, beginning at one minute after midnight. Email us or leave a detailed phone message Buffumville Park is open daily from and you will be registered according mid-May through mid-September. to the time your message comes in. The park is a day use fee area See below for pricing details. containing picnic sites with tables and grills. The Corps maintains All project lands and waters are a swimming area with a 300 foot under the jurisdiction of CFR Title long beach. This areas includes two 36 regulations, state and local laws. picnic shelters that may be reserved These Federal regulations are on for a nominal fee (www.recreation. display in the areas more frequently gov), a life jacket loaner station, used by the public and copies are horseshoe pit, volleyball court available at the project office. and a handicap accessible comfort station. See right for pricing details.

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Charlton Fire Department

EMT’s each working 24 hour shifts beginning at 8 am. In addition to the four groups one full time member works a set schedule of Monday through Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm. The staffing level during Monday through Friday daytime operations is 4 full-time members. In addition to the in house staffing, call firefighters and EMS personnel are on call every evening from 6 pm to 6 am. At all times additional members of both the on call and full time may be summoned to assist the on duty personnel through a radio dispatch and paging system for any type of incident. Station 2 is located at 54 North Main Street and houses 4 pieces of apparatus. It is The Charlton Fire Department an unmanned substation. was established in 1925. The fire department was an entirely on- The department’s primary response call department until April 10, area covers over 44 square miles 1989 when they hired the town’s of land with approximately 300 first three full time fire fighter/ miles of roadway and protects just EMTs. Today the department over 14,000 residents. The Charlton employs 15 full time fire fighter/ Fire Department annually responds EMTs including the Chief, an to over 2200 calls for service Administrative Assistant and 28 on with some or all of our apparatus call fire fighters and EMTs. protecting over 1.6 billion dollars Fire Headquarters is located at 10 Power Station Road and is staffed 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Full time personnel are organized into four groups of 3 fire fighter/

The department operates 3 Engines, 2 Tankers, 1 Forestry, 3 Paramedic level ambulances, 1 Heavy Rescue, 2 Marine units and an Aerial Scope. The department also utilizes numerous specialty tools for various incident including 2 ice rescue sleds for water and ice rescues, 2 Emergency Medical Services Bicycles and 3 thermal imaging cameras. The Charlton Fire Department has several specialized units that handle situations, which require advanced or specialized training. They are: Training Division, Fire Prevention Unit, The SAFE (Students Awareness of Fire Education) Program, Fire Investigation Unit, Dive Team, Technical Rescue Team and Chaplain’s Unit. Charlton Fire Department 10 Power Station Rd. Charlton City, MA 01508 508-248-2299

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Charlton SENIOR Center Charlton Council on Aging Senior Center 37 Main St. Charlton, MA 01507 508-248-2231 Fax: 508-248-2379

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Council on Aging Board of Directors: Chairman – Irene Langevin Vice Chair – Jim Howard Secretary - OPEN Paul Kolesnikovas Barbara Larson Joan Malinowski Gail Stokes The Charlton Council on Aging (COA) is a municipal department in accordance with Mass General Laws Ch. 4, Sec. 8B for the purpose

of coordinating and carrying out programs designed to meet the needs of aging in coordination with programs of the department of elder affairs.

Seniors, Inc. and donations from local businesses, organizations and individuals. If you’d like to join the Friendly Friends or the Golden Age Club, please call the center.

Activities include Floor Yoga, Chair Yoga, Exercise Class, Line Dancing, Walking group, Silver Needles Knitting group, Sewing group, BINGO. Some of these programs are paid for through grants and donations and run by volunteers. A minimal donation The Senior Center is open Monday fee may be charged for some of thru Thursday with activities our programs. Thanks to several scheduled each day. Our meal volunteers we added adult Coloring, program is a vital part of our mission afternoon Games, Cribbage, Pingserving home-cooked lunches daily pong, Bean-bag toss, Billiards, and at 12:00 noon for a minimum cost. a few craft classes. Working with We ask that people sign up or call at the Recreation Department, during fair weather, we offer outdoor least a day ahead for lunch. games including Bocce, Croquet Funding for the Council on Aging is and Water balloon toss. provided by the Town of Charlton, grants from the Executive Office of In addition to the daily/weekly Elder Affairs, the Charlton Cultural activities we offer monthly Council, the Golden Age Club, presentations on a variety of topics. Friendly Friends of the Charlton We have a Blood Pressure Clinic/ Ask A Nurse from the Overlook The Charlton Council on Aging mission is to provide social, supportive and referral services to all senior citizens in an effort to maintain and improve quality of life so that they may stay in their homes for as long as possible.

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VNA held on the first Tuesday each month and Bay Path students hold a Blood Pressure Clinic on the last Wed of each month; and Foot Care Clinic every other month by appointment only. We have a monthly birthday party with entertainment and offer some trips throughout the year. Other services include: SHINE Program [Serving the Health Information Needs of Everyone] as needed. AARP free Tax-Aide, yearly Flu Clinic, and Worcester Community Action Council helps people sign up for fuel assistance. Volunteers are crucial to the day to day workings of the center. Those people who take their time to help at the senior center and beyond. Our volunteers do everything from helping in the kitchen, serving those who have a difficult time serving themselves, to cleaning, stuffing our newsletter, office work, transportation to the doctors and friendly greeters at our door. If anyone is interested in helping out

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Charlton SENIOR Center please contact us ~ we love our volunteers! The Outreach Program is essential to our goal to support seniors to be as self-sufficient as possible and to stay in their own homes for as long as possible. The Outreach Coordinator makes home visits to provide the supportive and referral services needed. The Outreach Coordinator can help fill out a variety of forms at the center but also has access to Wi-Fi when traveling to homebound. The Senior Tax Work-off Program gives qualifying seniors who are at least 60 years of age an opportunity to 45.5 hours a year to a municipal department and in return, receive $500 abatement from their property taxes. The program is funded for 20 participants and saves the town thousands of dollars. It not only helps participating departments with their work-load but also gives seniors a sense of purpose and well-being in addition to the monetary abatement. If a person

is eligible for the program and is physically unable to put the hours in themselves, a volunteer can do the hours for the eligible person by signing up through the program. The Tri-Community SALT Council [Seniors And Law-enforcement Together] meets each month to help seniors become aware of the latest scams, identity theft, the File of Life, E911 cell phones, House Numbering Program and to discuss issues in an effort to keep seniors safe and aware of their surroundings and what’s happening in their towns. The SALT Council consists of the Southbridge & Charlton Councils on Aging, Police Departments, Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, local banks and businesses as well as residents and holds an annual Senior Expo in May. Our monthly newsletter is available online at www.townofcharlton. net or call the center to be on our mailing list.

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Charlton Youth Soccer Charlton Youth Soccer (CYS) proudly provides training and development, to youth of all ages and skill level, fostering sportsmanship and love for the game of soccer. CYS offers youth, age 3-18, from Charlton and surrounding towns the opportunity to develop soccer skills and experience challenging game play.

Our organization has in place a Tiny Tikes program, for children age 3-4. The program provides a fun environment for their first time on a field with a soccer ball at their feet. We offer two levels of game play for our players once they advance into the 3rd grade. Athletes are able to play in our in-town program or our travel program, some athletes participate in both programs. CYS is the only town nearby that offers two options of play. Many clubs only offer travel, which can exclude many youth from starting to play the game. Our philosophy

CYS provides developmental opportunities for coaches and players. We offer week-long spring break and summer camps. We also offer players a weekly program called CHARGE (CHARlton Game Evolution), which is a more intense Our Travel program has teams that skill development program, for compete for the opportunity to be beginner and advanced players, in the MAYS (Midland Area Youth looking to take their skills to the Soccer) playoffs and if they are next level. successful in winning the MAYS playoffs they go on to compete in the To learn more or register for our MTOC (Massachusetts Tournament programs visit the website: of Champions) championships. https://www.sportsmanager.us/ CYS has proudly seen many of its CharltonYouthSoccer.htm teams enter into the MAYS playoffs and for a small town we have had 5 Charlton Youth Soccer teams over the last two year reach P.O. Box 1069 the MTOC, with two reaching the Charlton City, MA 01508 semi-finals. charltonyouthsoccerinc@gmail.com has successfully allowed many players to continue to develop and enjoy the game that may have left because they could not or did not want to make the commitment to a travel league.

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Charlton-Dudley Youth Football and Cheer Charlton Dudley Youth Football and Cheer (CDYFC) offers grade based football and cheering for boys and girls in Pre-K (must be 5 years old) through eighth grade in Charlton, Dudley, Southbridge, and Thompson, CT. CDYFC is a member organization of American Youth Football (AYF) and has competed in the Central Mass Youth Football and Cheer Conference since 2006. CDYFC offers football teams for the following divisions: Flag, Tiny Mites (Pre-k to 1st grade), Mighty Mites (2nd and 3rd grades), 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade, 7th grade, and 8th grade. CDYFC offers cheer teams in the following divisions: Tiny Mites

(Age 4-6), U8, and U12. The Flag, Tiny Mites, and Mighty Mites football teams are considered instructional level and the 4th through 8th grade football teams are competitive and playoff eligible. The Tiny Mite cheer team is an instructional exhibition team and the U8 and U12 cheer teams are competition eligible. The Charlton Dudley Rams play their home games at Maynard Farm Field which is located on Dresser Hill Road (Route 31) in Charlton. Practices start for the Fall season during the last week in July and games run form late August through October. Practices are held at Maynard Field and Heritage School in Charlton. All uniforms and equipment is provided with the exception of cleats.

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2017-2018 SEASON RUNS NOVEMBER, 19TH THROUGH MARCH 31ST, 2018 MISSION STATEMENT: Our program is designed to be a recreational league that provides all children in grades 1-12 the opportunity to learn the fundamentals and to develop the skills needed to compete in the game of basketball in an environment that stresses having fun and participation.

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Charlton public library 40 Main Street • Charlton, MA 01507 508-248-0452 www.charltonlibrary.org Mon & Wed: 9:30am - 5pm • Tues & Thurs: 9:30 am - 8pm Friday: Closed • Saturday: 9:30am - 3pm

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Salem Witch Museum Connecticut Science Center

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Second Tuesday of every month from 6pm to 8:30pm in the Local History Room! New members are always welcome. Meet other local Scrabble fans to talk strategy and play games.

Book Babies

Every Tuesday from 10am to 10:30am in the Story Time Room! Best for pre-walkers ages 0 - 18 months. Lap activities (bouncing, rhymes), books, songs/music, motor-skill activites, free play. No registration required.

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Every Thursday from 3pm to 5pm in the Story Time Room! Appropriate for ages 5 & older (younger children may attend with an adult - parent attendance and participation is encouraged for all ages). Donations: We are currently looking for donations of the LEGO base plates!

Book Group

Second Thursday of every month at 6:30pm in the Local History Room. New members are always welcome. Call the library or look on the website to see what book we’ll be discussing each month.

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local organizations and Clubs American Legion Post 391

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We are Proud Military Veterans who continue to serve Proudly in Our Community of Charlton. Post meetings are held on the fourth Monday of the month in the lower Grange Hall at 7pm. Some of the services we provide to the community: Placing Flags on Veterans graves and on special holidays in the center of town, providing Honor Guard at military funerals for any veteran in town, providing lead Color Guard for Old Home Day parade, childrens Easter Egg Hunt, active Post Auxiliary, Sponsoring Organization for Boy Scout Troop 165 and so much more!

Capen Hill Nature Sanctuary www.capenhill.org

P.O. Box 218, 56 Capen Road • Charlton City, MA 01508 It is an 86 acre green space located in Charlton, MA. We have trails open from dawn until dusk and a visitor center that houses a library, mineral collection, live animals, and gift shop. The sanctuary is free of charge to enjoy. Our main mission is preservation and environmental education. We host many programs and a great summer nature and science camp.

Charlton Historical Society www.charltonhistoricalsociety.org

The mission of the Charlton Historical Society is to further the

interest and appreciation of the history of the Town of Charlton, including but not limited to preserving, restoring, and maintaining the Rider Tavern as the home of the Charlton Historical Society, and the grounds thereto and its environs. And to acquire appropriate furnishings of the period of the Tavern and to provide public access to the building on a regular basis, and to encourage the preservation of other historic structures and sites.

Charlton Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Pre K-8 www.charltonpto.digitalpto.com

The Charlton Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is a nonprofit, all-volunteer group committed to enriching our children’s educational experiences and building a vibrant community at our schools. We meet once a month. Please come be part of a great organization!

Charlton Performing Arts www.charltonarts.org

Our mission is to develop a diversified year-round activity program for all ages in the Town of Charlton. We are located in the beautiful and historic town of Charlton, Massachusetts, at 4 Dresser Hill Road in a newly renovated farmhouse and barn. Multiple programs are available including drama, art, photography, and music classes. And don’t forget to

Places of Worship

Hope Christian Fellowship 6 Haggerty Road 508-248-5144

Saint Joseph's Church 10 H Putnam Road Ext. 508-248-7862

Charlton Baptist Church 50 Hammond Hill Road 508-248-4488

Assemblies Of God Southern 307 Sturbridge Road 508-248-5919

Southern New England Ministry 307 Sturbridge Road 508-248-3711

Kang Teasung 72 Stafford Street 508-248-6594

Charlton City United Methodist Church 74 Stafford Sreet 508-248-7379

Charlton Federated Church 64 Main Street 508-248-5550

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Charlton Rec Friends, Inc. P.O. Box 222 • Charlton, MA 01507

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We are a group supportive of the maintaining and development of recreational opportunities for the Charlton resident. There are many ways you can help us, with your time, talents and treasures. Time: You can volunteer your time and help us on a regular basis or when you can. We are all volunteers and can always use more help. Talents: Another way to help is to come up with ideas for fundraisers, you can even be in charge of the event! We need creative thinkers! Treasures: You can always make a monetary donation to us. You can donate a service, personally or through your business. Check our calendar of events.

Dudley-Charlton Education Foundation, Inc. PO Box 92 • Dudley, MA 01571

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The Dudley-Charlton Education Foundation (DCEF) was incorporated in 2008 as a conduit through which our community can immediately and positively impact our schools. The Foundation provides funding for educational opportunities that would not likely receive money from the school district’s budget. The DCEF is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization independent of municipal boards, committees and school organizations. It is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of business, community and parent volunteers. The Board cooperates with, but works independently from, the Dudley-Charlton Regional School District and its school committee.

Friends of Charlton Animal Shelter, Inc. (FOCAS)

successfully completed our first mission which was to rebuilt the Charlton Municipal Animal Shelter. Charlton Animal Control’s new municipal animal shelter is 30 x 70 feet and includes 6 kennels, a healthy cat room, a kitchen with a quarantine area, bathroom, and garage. Stray dogs and cats now stay in a clean, bright, warm, safe, secure, state of the art shelter until they are claimed by their owners or transferred to local shelters. All thanks to a combination of donations raised by FOCAS, many volunteer workers, and town funds!

Dudley Charlton Gridiron Club www.cdrams.com

The Dudley Charlton Gridiron Club exists as the community support group for football in the Dudley Charlton area. The Club performs a variety of activities and duties to help the team perform at its best and help its coaches run a first-class program. The Gridiron Club is funded each year through sponsorships, an annual golf tournament, membership dues, and various other fundraisers. If you would like to become a member of the Dudley Charlton Gridiron Club, please fill out the membership form on the website and mail it to the following address: Dudley Charlton Gridiron Club PO Box 2 • Dudley, MA 01571

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John Roberts - 774-696-6962 www.charlton338.mytroop.us Troop 338 was formed in 1987, chartered to Saint Josephs Church in Charlton, Ma Scouting serves young men and women in every part of the country through more than 300 local council service center. Each council helps chartered organizations in its geographic area effectively use the Scouting program and to expand the use of the program to other community groups

Girl Scouts of Central & Western, MA Bonnie Scanlan, Membership Recruiter - 508-749-3612 www.gscwm.org

MOMS Club of Charlton

P.O. Box 123 • Charlton, MA 01507 508-784-1543 www.charltonmomsclub.org Our MOMS Club is accepting new members! We are open to the towns of Southbridge, Charlton, Dudley and Webster and we provide support to stay-at-home and working mothers. Our goals include: Providing a forum for relevant topics to mothers; Engaging in activities to enrich the lives of our children and parents; Performing service projects to benefit mothers and children.

CHARLTON’S 121ST SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND THROUGH MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH, 2017 Saturday - September 2, 2017: Saturday evening will kick off events starting at 6:30PM with a concert provided by ThrowBack to the 60s, followed by the fireworks. For a family night out come and join in the celebration by spreading a blanket to sit on the rolling lawns of the Overlook Communities, eating hot dogs, hamburgers and popcorn, and street dancing while listening to the free entertainment. The huge fireworks display will begin around 9PM. Remember to please help support this event. The location of this event is 88 Masonic Home Road Charlton, MA.

Monday - Labor Day - September 4, 2017: Monday morning will feature the Annual Soap Box Derby at 7AM as well as the Annual Charlton Road Race at 9AM, which in the past has had over 350 runners. Also being held is the Kids Run at 11:30AM and the Kids Bike Race at 11:15AM. Visit the Craft Fair, Art Show, Lumberjack Contest, and Frog Jumping Contest. The Charlton Garden Club will present its annual flower show in the lower part of Charlton Federated Church from 9AM - 3PM. The Charlton Common will be loaded with displays of Crafts, Food and Merchandise, along with informational booths with educational materials for the community at large. Sunday - September 3, 2017: During the day, Bands and Singers will fill the air with music to entertain the The Charlton High School Alumni Association annual meeting (for all students guests. The finale of the day - from 2PM to 2:30PM - will include community who went to Charlton High School) will begin at 12:30PM at the Charlton Senior awards for citizenship and community service. The Grand Parade through Center (formerly Charlton High School). Plenty of parking space is available. Charlton Center will step off at 3:30PM from Masonic Home. The booths open Enter from the rear parking lot or the side door. Events include dinner, served at 9AM and the parade ends at about 4PM. at 1PM, and the annual Alumni Association meeting, followed by news from schoolmates and classmates. There will be a tour of the former high school building, which is now the town's municipal building. For more information, call Frances Lamprey at 508-347-9609 or Judy Maskell at 508-248-5580.

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