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The motion, made and approved during the board’s June 10 meeting, directs the town to submit the draft letter to the school committee for consideration, subject to review by the town’s legal counsel.

The request followed extended public comment from residents and a formal agenda item after board member David Singer raised concerns at previous meetings about social‑media posts and materials promoted by the MTA. Jean Costello, a resident of 34 Main Street and a member of the Dudley‑Charlton Regional School Committee, addressed the board during open forum. She said the accusations made against her at a prior meeting were “entirely false and defamatory” and added, “I condemn terrorism, anti‑Semitism, and hate in all forms.”

Select Board member David Singer explained his request at length during the agenda item. “My ask is to send the letter from our board asking the school committee…to take a public stance against antisemitism, bigotry, and racism,” he said, framing the request as aimed at prompting official school‑district action on classroom materials and public statements.

Board members voiced support for a formal request but differed on process. Some members urged a broader, multi‑district letter that could include Bay Path and other partners; others said the Select Board has an obligation to lead on community standards. Several members asked that the draft be reviewed by legal counsel before it is sent. Chair Nikki Fischer opened the floor to discussion and acknowledged the motion’s sensitivity, saying the board would send the letter contingent on counsel review.

The board’s recorded outcome was 4 ayes and 1 nay. The motion as amended requires town counsel review before the letter is mailed to Superintendent Marsh and the Dudley‑Charlton School Committee; the school committee will decide whether to take any action.

The public record includes residents’ accounts that incidents involving students were brought to school administrators or law enforcement for investigation; board members urged that any harassment allegations be reported through the appropriate channels so they can be investigated.

Next steps: the Select Board will submit the approved draft to town legal counsel and, if cleared, send the letter to the Dudley‑Charlton Regional School Committee for its consideration.

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Bids for DPW materials and services were opened May 1. MassDOT had determined the lowest bidder for the asphalt milling and removal item did not meet prequalification requirements; the Select Board approved award to the next lowest bidder, Master Oak and Stone, at a rate not to exceed $2.74 per square yard as recommended by staff.

The board approved an application for a change of manager for Superfood Mart Inc.; paperwork was completed and the board voted to endorse the manager change as presented.

In a public hearing on a request from Francis DeNiro, Esq., on behalf of Saint Mark Coptic Orthodox Church of Boston, the town considered removal of about 1.53 acres from Chapter 61B (the state program that governs tax treatment and municipal right of first refusal for certain recreational, agricultural and open‑space parcels). The planning board, board of assessors, conservation commission and water/sewer commission had reviewed the request and recommended the Select Board not exercise the town’s right of first refusal. After opening the hearing and taking comment, the board voted in favor of the recommendation and will not exercise the right of first refusal on the parcel.

Votes were recorded for each item; the DPW bid award and the Chapter 61B non‑exercise were approved without extended discussion.

Next steps: staff will process contract documents with Master Oak and Stone; the liquor license manager change will be recorded with the town clerk and Alcoholic Beverages Control authorities as required; the Chapter 61B removal will proceed according to state statutory notice filings and the landowner’s request.

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Among the personnel actions, the board voted to confirm a provisional appointment for the town’s local inspector position (name appears in the record as Justin Ladsdale) for a one‑year provisional period while the appointee obtains local inspector certification. The board also appointed two people to the activities council and confirmed Megan Campbell as a per‑diem dispatcher.

In public recognition and personnel promotions, the board approved the promotion of Timothy Smith to the rank of sergeant, effective July 13, 2025. The board also recognized promotion actions for Jason White (promotion from detective to sergeant, effective July 13, 2025) and for Anthony Gervin (promotion to lieutenant, effective July 13, 2025). The board and meeting participants praised the promoted officers’ years of service.

The board voted to ratify a memorandum of understanding between the Town of Charlton and the Charlton Police Alliance covering July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027; the union had already voted to ratify the agreement. The board’s roll call produced an affirmed vote in favor of ratification (recorded as unanimous in the meeting audio).

Board members moved and approved multiple reappointments to town committees and thanked outgoing volunteers in the meeting packet. The motions to confirm appointments and reappointments were approved without extended discussion and recorded as unanimous votes.

Officer Timothy Smith addressed the meeting following his promotion: “Thank you very much for this opportunity. It's my pleasure to serve this town, and I'll continue to serve it as I have for the last 28 years,” he said.

Votes at a glance: the appointments, reappointments, promotions and the police union contract ratification were approved by the Select Board at the June 10 meeting; where the transcript records counts the actions passed unanimously.

Next steps: the appointed provisional inspector will begin a one‑year provisional certification period; the police promotions take effect July 13, 2025; the police contract governs wages and terms through June 30, 2027.

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