The Council meeting included the swearing-in of two new police officers. The board approved professional audit services, the purchase of maintenance equipment for public works, and repairs for park infrastructure. Appointments were made to the Zoning Board of Review, and several budget transfers were authorized, along with funding for summer camp lunches. Key discussions involved the delivery of local EMS services, the potential cancellation of an upcoming meeting, and the submission of town charter amendment questions for ballot. Additionally, the Council addressed the status of environmental land use restrictions at a former fuel tank site.
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The Town of Charlestown proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027), a Town Council recommended pre-adoption draft.
Jan 27, 2026·Board meeting
Charlestown Budget Commission Open Meeting/Regular Meeting Minutes
The Public Works Director introduced himself and outlined current needs, including the purchase of a preventative maintenance product for vehicle undercarriages and a new brush cutter due to high repair costs on existing equipment. A significant discussion focused on proposing a lease program through Enterprise to replace all office and DPW vehicles every five years, which is projected to significantly reduce maintenance costs. The Town Administrator explained the plan to acquire the necessary equipment to maintain Charlestown Beach Road, including applying dust control product in-house rather than outsourcing. The Commission reviewed several budget line items (Town Council, Town Administrator, Town Treasurer, Public Assistance, Municipal Court) and scheduled the next meeting for February 6, 2026.
