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Charlemont board backs dark‑sky streetlight replacements, signs zoning‑bylaw recommendation letters to Selectboard
Summary
The planning board discussed replacing streetlights with dark‑sky LED fixtures (deadline for incentives in October), assigned follow‑up research, and voted unanimously to sign two letters to the Selectboard on zoning‑bylaw amendments (one expressing support for ADU and marijuana bylaw additions, one with no recommendation).
The Charlemont Planning Board on April 16 talked through a planned replacement of town streetlights with LED fixtures and emphasized using dark‑sky compliant bulbs to limit light pollution. Members noted the replacement work must be completed by October to preserve available incentives and discussed testing a small number of fixtures before full deployment. Member Wilder offered to research product recommendations and obtain a specific product name from staff member Star Atkeson.
Separately, the board reviewed two letters to the Selectboard about proposed zoning‑bylaw amendments. One letter made no recommendation; the other supported addition of accessory dwelling units and marijuana‑related bylaw changes. Chair Bob Nelson moved to sign both letters; Lori Shulda‑Merrigan seconded and the board approved signing and sending the letters.
Procedural votes at the meeting also included approval of the April 2, 2026 minutes and the motion to adjourn at 7:05 PM. The board reviewed agenda materials related to the items and closed the session without further public comment.
Votes at a glance: • Approve minutes (April 2, 2026): motion by Bob Nelson; seconded by Jennifer Mooney; vote: all in favor. • Sign letters to Selectboard re: zoning bylaw amendments: motion by Bob Nelson; seconded by Lori Shulda‑Merrigan; vote: all in favor. • Adjourn meeting: motion by Bob Nelson; seconded by Jennifer Mooney; vote: all in favor.
