The Technical Review Committee of the Charlestown Town Council convened on December 18, 2024, to address several pressing issues regarding local land use and road maintenance. The meeting focused on ongoing concerns about property subdivision and road upkeep in the area, particularly on Laurie Drive and Pascua's Veil.

The discussion began with a resident expressing frustration over the subdivision of lots on Laurie Drive, which he argued was illegal based on past town regulations. He highlighted that for over 30 years, he has maintained the road, and recent developments have raised questions about the legality of new house lots being created by Beluga Realty. The resident emphasized that the original parcel should not have been subdivided without proper adherence to town laws, which he claimed had not changed.

The resident also pointed out that the road maintenance responsibilities have shifted, with another local resident now taking on the task due to health issues affecting the original maintainer. He raised concerns about the implications of new lots being sold without a valid road maintenance agreement, arguing that the town's acceptance of a defunct association was inappropriate.

In response, a committee member clarified that the situation being discussed involved a different property and that there were complexities that warranted a more private discussion. The member noted that the attorney representing the town had provided documentation indicating that a road maintenance agreement existed for the newly subdivided lots, which differed from the resident's claims about the association's status.

The meeting concluded without a definitive resolution, but it highlighted ongoing tensions regarding land use regulations and community responsibilities in Charlestown. The committee plans to further investigate the matter and ensure that all legal requirements are met moving forward.