Votes at a glance: planning board continues The Villages hearing; grants one‑year extensions on three subdivision approvals

The Town of Charlton Planning Board took several procedural votes at its Aug. 13 meeting. Key outcomes:

- Continued public hearing: The Villages, 35 North Main Street (GM Properties LLC). - Motion: Continue the public hearing for The Villages (35 North Main Street) to the boards Sept. 3 meeting. - Mover/Second: not specified in the record; motion seconded on the record. - Vote: Approved by voice vote (recorded as unanimous: "Aye. Aye. Aye."). - Notes: Applicant to provide revised plans and additional materials for the Sept. 3 hearing.

- Extension (one year) granted: Rockaway Village Trust / G and Jill Development (duplexes and single‑family homes off Center Street/Depot Road). - Motion: Extend subdivision approval for Rockaway (extension to 08/23/2026 requested). - Vote: Unanimous approval by voice vote ("Aye. Aye. Unanimous."). - Outcome: Approved; extension granted to 2026‑08‑23.

- Extension (one year) granted: White Development Corporation, Tucker Farm Estates (5‑lot reduced lot special permit). - Motion: Extend annual special permit approval to 08/23/2026. - Vote: Unanimous approval by voice vote. - Outcome: Approved; extension granted to 2026‑08‑23.

- Extension (one year) granted: Reduced‑frontage lot special permit (Casey Road / Old Sturbridge Road). - Motion: Extend special permit through 07/22/2026. - Vote: Unanimous approval by voice vote. - Outcome: Approved; extension granted to 2026‑07‑22.

- Procedural scheduling: Hammitt Woods subdivision as‑built acceptance to be placed on the warrant for a public hearing (target Sept. 17) and staff noted timelines for town and attorney review.

All motions recorded in the meeting minutes matched the boards roll‑call/voice votes recorded on the transcript (no dissenting votes recorded).