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Aug 21, 2026

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Free Naloxone Available Through Health Board

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 23, 2026

Flint Road landfill capping advances

The board reported that capping work at the 54 Flint Road landfill was underway, with materials arriving, the cover membrane in place, and deliveries controlled on the road. It plans to request a project update from CMG Environmental at the next meeting.

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Briefing

May 19, 2026

Officials Discuss Blighted Property Enforcement

The Board of Health, town staff, and legal representatives agreed that blighted properties should be addressed through a coordinated, case-by-case process involving health and building officials. No decisions were made on specific properties.

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Briefing

May 5, 2026

Residents raise blasting dust concerns

A resident reported that a recent blasting event near Hylka/Rawson Materials created a major dust cloud, covering vehicles and entering homes, and raised concerns about property damage and residential wells. The Board of Health did not determine what authority it has over the issue; the chair said it was not clearly a Board of Health matter.

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Board Extends Chair’s Term Six Months

The Board of Health unanimously approved keeping Matt Gagner as chair for six additional months, with Jon Sanborn becoming vice chair and Steve Zeveska serving as a member. Soil is scheduled to begin acceptance at the Flint Road Landfill on April 21, 2026, and an outdoor rat-control operation is underway near the Dunkin Donuts dumpsters.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

PFAS landfill review remains on hold

The Board of Health reported that work related to PFAS at the Flint Road Landfill remains on hold as winter ends. A trailer was placed at 54 Flint Road, and a proposed gas tank still requires additional review.

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Briefing

Feb 12, 2026

Board Returns $50,000 Specialist Allocation

Members unanimously voted to return the $50,000 allocated for an epidemiology/public health specialist position, saying the additional position was not currently necessary.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Free Naloxone Available Through Health Board

Charlton’s Board of Health was approved as an affiliate of a community naloxone program and can distribute 144 free kits to residents without collecting names.

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Briefing

Jan 15, 2026

Board approves public health contractor position

Members unanimously approved hiring a contractor for an epidemiologist position, with $50,000 available in the FY26 budget.

1 min readMunicipal coverage