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The administrator said general contractor bids for the fire station project were received the day before and remain under review with the project architect; initial impressions were that the bids \"do look very favorable,\" and the administrator said the committee will receive a recommended contract after due diligence and review. The board did not take action on the bids at this meeting.

On the budget, the administrator said Governor Maura Healey had released her proposal, prompting town staff to begin the local budget process in earnest; the administrator said the town would meet with schools within the next week to discuss their requests and that insurance costs and school spending would likely be key budget pressures this year. No budget decisions were made at the Jan. 28 meeting.

Regarding house numbering, the administrator reminded the board that a bylaw change approved at the fall town meeting authorized the board to adopt a policy for numbering new homes and changing existing numbers when necessary for public-safety reasons. A draft policy has been prepared and will be brought to a future selectmen meeting for review and possible adoption.

No formal votes were taken on these items; the updates were informational.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Town of Charlton: Selectboard Meeting January 28, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Town Administrator told the Board of Selectmen that general contractor bids for the fire station project are under review and appear favorable, the FY budget process is starting following the governor's release, and a draft policy on house-numbering will come before the board next month.","taxTitle","Town of Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts","taxId",54464,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6363028,"Dementia Friendly Charlton outlines outreach, memory-cafe plans and business trainings",0,635905,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2166905-ec6a29179b74b61f7242401999fd45f4&start=635&end=635","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2166905-ec6a29179b74b61f7242401999fd45f4/thumbnail_635905.jpg","/articles/6363028/Town-of-Charlton/Worcester-County/Massachusetts/Dementia-Friendly-Charlton-outlines-outreach-memory-cafe-plans-and-business-trainings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6363028-2291fb4a413582032c094e02449843fc/orig.mp4?Expires=1775456044&Signature=a1BVfqdmcyU-Dwh8Bg~mFhBYYzL3wi1rCcDI~toduxZ2M5yM1s2bgrO2LQmVh7uGqT0z-ep128gULE-32-dsU7He1kDxoM7fObERY5CcNEMky8QkyGPIvkwjfQ2O56X9q4N7ybp9ocm8ak85rrKxUfXcb4TLa-2WN8dk3zNsLrP91AJQBrjUBxJyUDuT5jbUbWeqDZJV2C8o-sQtE4dGhD3HfDG9HtqW5Ot0L9U5SHt0i9L3ZyUFJsspFZBqEC0LJwnenAB32u0y15GJL62hoRFmFbeZoR-3O9UuAKqsJeS4Lv5dqyuRGRnzU4gqHhEk1cU6Dqx1x7hDCXFEVuvadA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Gina Metras, who identified herself as a Charlton resident and a staff member of Tri-Valley Elder Services, briefed the Town of Charlton Board of Selectmen on Jan. 28 about Dementia Friendly Charlton’s outreach and planned services.

Metras said the group conducted a community survey in August–September that drew 81 respondents. She reported that 55% of respondents said they had a close family member with dementia. Metras described priorities identified by the survey as socialization opportunities for people with dementia, respite services for caregivers, improved access to in-home services, and better public information about available supports.

\"We're striving to really create a Dementia Friendly community,\" Metras told the board, saying the initiative works with town departments, the council on aging, the library, emergency services, the police department and partners such as Overlook and Tri-Valley to connect residents to services. She described plans to launch a local memory cafe (a regular, informal gathering for people with memory loss and their caregivers) and to provide trainings for businesses and institutions—she cited CVS and banks as examples of places where staff trainings could help employees respond to customers with cognitive impairment.

Metras said the committee includes approximately 15–16 Charlton residents and representatives from town departments. She also noted a monthly caregiver support group she runs at the Charlton Public Library and that about 25 caregivers receive the group email list.

Board members asked how the community could help; Metras said connections to local businesses for trainings and assistance publicizing services would be useful. The board did not take formal action on the presentation; the item was received for information.","A volunteer group, Dementia Friendly Charlton, described a recent community survey and plans for a memory cafe, business trainings and referral services to support residents living with dementia and their caregivers.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6363033,"Charlton selectmen approve special license, reaffirm officer appointment, set special town meeting",901,28490,929850,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2166905-ec6a29179b74b61f7242401999fd45f4&start=28&end=929","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2166905-ec6a29179b74b61f7242401999fd45f4/thumbnail_28490.jpg","/articles/6363033/Town-of-Charlton/Worcester-County/Massachusetts/Charlton-selectmen-approve-special-license-reaffirm-officer-appointment-set-special-town-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6363033-f19d6a472be04d3ef6a8042283fc9936/orig.mp4?Expires=1775456044&Signature=Tf~YQvRxm~40BnkMwGduEeHJutH7OvYwwwXpMcGk0Gu9lNRmYoOY-SXL0-cBmkY9JCRlPvBXD2tgWYuxCnX7nj~H8zoya3jQGWg4LS42nxdiZaGSVh6E63MRqDcc1z4XReIe8sguSOk-xXSrNmTjERPySilvv-pjk8VtBTYWobx1dJKVY7MNWG60PG7DXnvGVTkc~pgeOa2dK1vexqBTyPYhBFa1TpQH6xoGgMmyozZBmLSoxyP4jWECTVU35LS0qLk9wJ~d4PSuvVvbahNw7~1FksYcxq1xZy~ROFbOAo~bSp52CWusOHMvPOtolhPXB1l5eU2H6XodVac3XGeKpg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Charlton Board of Selectmen on Jan. 28, 2025, unanimously approved routine minutes, reaffirmed a police officer appointment, approved a special alcoholic beverage license for a church fundraiser and signed the warrant for a Feb. 18 special town meeting.

The board voted to accept the minutes of the Jan. 14, 2025 meeting as presented. The board then voted to reaffirm the appointment of Ray Sheerborn to the police officer position; Sheerborn was present in the meeting room when the vote occurred. The board approved a special alcoholic beverage license submitted by Saint Joseph's Church Youth Ministry for a trivia-night fundraiser to be held Jan. 31, 2025, at Saint Joseph's Church Hall, 10 H Putnam Road Extension; the approved license dates allow delivery on Jan. 30, 2025, coverage for Jan. 31 and pickup through Feb. 1, 2025, per the board's policy. The board also approved and signed the warrant for a special town meeting to be held Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, at 7 p.m. at Charlton Middle School on Oxford Road.

All formal motions during the meeting were moved, seconded and adopted without recorded opposition. The meeting concluded with a unanimous vote to adjourn.

Votes at a glance
• Accept minutes, Jan. 14, 2025 — outcome: approved (unanimous).
• Reaffirm appointment, Ray Sheerborn (police officer candidate) — outcome: approved (unanimous).
• Approve special alcoholic beverage license, Saint Joseph's Church Youth Ministry (Jan. 31, 2025 trivia fundraiser); license dates Jan. 30–Feb. 1, 2025 — outcome: approved (unanimous).
• Approve and sign special town meeting warrant (Feb. 18, 2025 at Charlton Middle School) — outcome: approved (unanimous).
• Adjourn meeting — outcome: approved (unanimous).

The board did not record roll-call vote counts or member-by-name votes in the transcript provided; motions were taken, seconded and confirmed by vocal assent (\"Aye\").","At its Jan. 28 meeting the Town of Charlton Board of Selectmen unanimously approved meeting minutes, reaffirmed a police officer appointment, approved a special alcoholic beverage license for a Jan. 31 fundraiser, and signed the warrant for a Feb. 18 special town meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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