Charlemont Selectboard unanimously approves energy rate amendment and issues Fairgrounds RFPs

Feb 9, 2026

On Feb. 9 the Charlemont Selectboard approved an electrical aggregation contract amendment to adjust rates amid ISO-NE market volatility, and issued RFPs for Fairgrounds restroom and parking improvements; the board also approved minutes and warrants and agreed to invite an education advocate to present on a potential school assessment error.

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The Charlemont Selectboard on Feb. 9 voted unanimously to approve and sign an amendment to the town's electrical aggregation contract to adjust rates amid ISO-NE day-ahead market volatility, a measure the town adopted to avoid a program shortfall. Town Administrator Sarah Reynolds told the board that, even with the increase, the aggregation rate remains lower than basic service rates from National Grid and Eversource; the town plans to revisit the rate in the summer. Wilder Sparks made the motion to approve the amendment and Jared Bellows seconded; the vote was unanimous.

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