One driver died and another was flown to UMass Memorial Hospital after a two-vehicle crash this morning on Route 20 in Charlton.
Category: Charlton
Charlton Select Board begins process to change town’s health insurance after steep premium hikes
Facing a 20% midyear premium increase and the planned departure of several communities from its insurance trust, the Charlton Select Board voted unanimously to begin the process of changing the town’s employee health insurance plan.
Charlton Select Board clashes over proposed policy to enforce cooperation with federal agencies
The Charlton Select Board debated whether a proposed federal cooperation, non-obstruction policy — which does not mention ICE — would clarify town procedures or duplicate existing law while potentially discouraging residents from volunteering.
Allegation of special parking access for elected official leads to heated exchange at Charlton Select Board
A Jan. 27 Charlton Select Board discussion on library parking grew tense after a member alleged an elected official’s family had received special overnight parking access.
Revere man arrested for posing as yard worker, hockey fundraiser before Charlton break-ins
After a complex investigation, police arrested a 52-year-old Revere man who was caught on surveillance video posing as a yard worker before breaking into a Charlton home twice and allegedly stealing $100,000 in cash and valuables. He was later released on $10,000 bail.
Overdose response in Charlton leads to search warrant, seizure of AK-47, sawed-off shotgun, and fentanyl
A medical response for an unresponsive Charlton man escalated into a criminal investigation after police obtained a search warrant and reported finding an AK-47-style rifle with a round chambered, a sawed-off shotgun, suspected fentanyl, digital scales, and a bulletproof vest.
Cleaning lady charged with stealing over $40,000 from Charlton-based employer’s bank accounts
A 50-year-old Webster woman was charged with larceny over $1,200 by single scheme for making dozens of fraudulent transactions from the accounts of a Charlton-based employer whose business and private residence she cleaned.
Southbridge man charged with larceny, withholding evidence during Charlton overdose response
Police say a Southbridge man assisting an unresponsive victim in a Charlton residence stole narcotics and attempted to drop and cover a blue pill during the investigation.
Worcester man charged after Charlton police find cocaine while preparing his property for court
Charlton police say they found cocaine in a Worcester man’s jacket during a routine property check before transporting his belongings to court, leading to a new drug charge and eventual warrant.
Charlton firefighters respond to fire on loading dock at Amazon facility
The Charlton Fire Department responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a fire inside a cardboard auger machine at the Amazon facility on Sturbridge Road, which prompted an evacuation, mutual aid requests, and a first-alarm assignment.