Old Home Day Committee

It is with a deep sense of regret that we are announcing the cancellation of Charlton Old Home Day for this year. The Committee has been discussing this for months now and have finally decided that it’s in the best interest of the residents to cancel; the challenges with protecting all of us from Covid-19 are to great to overcome.  We are aware that the state of Massachusetts is doing better, but we are not completely confident that the virus will be all but eliminated by September 7. In the off chance that even one person could become ill, it is simply not worth it to continue. 

However, we are already looking forward to next year and plan to have the biggest and best Old Home Day ever! Please consider joining us at our January meeting on the 28th at 4 p.m. at the Senior Center to plan for 2021.   

>> Kathleen Walker

>> Charlton Old Home Committee


About Old Home Day

Old Home Day is an event held in Charlton, Massachusetts on Labor Day weekend at the end of each summer. Established in 1897, the event brings friends, neighbors, family, and visitors together with a true community spirit. It is a tradition begun over 120 years ago when the citizens of Charlton gathered at the end of summer, before the beginning of the fall harvest and the onset of winter.

The essence of Old Home Day consists of a tradition, which reminds us all that we are part of a community. It offers a chance for folks to join and reflect on the important things required to be a citizen here in a small town in Massachusetts. This day celebrates the town, the people and the past, and it’s so much fun!

The entertainment and many of the activities vary from year to year, but are free of charge. It is a day filled with exciting entertainment, traditional events, friendship and fun to the residents of Charlton, neighboring towns, extended families, acquaintances and anyone who wants to know what Charlton is really all about!

2019 Old Home Day Dates

The 123nd Old Home Day will be celebrated on Monday, September 2, 2019!

Thanks to Our 2019 Donors!

  • Anastasi Insurance Agency, Inc. 
  • Bay STATE mobile Vet, Inc
  • Camosse Masonry Supply
  • Charlton Optical
  • Casella
  • Cornerstone Bank
  • Country Bank for Savings
  • Charlton Road Race Committee
  • Diane Dabrowski - Alliance Realty
  • Incom, Inc
  • Slim’s & Berthiaume
  • Karl Storz Endovision, Inc.
  • Linda Thurston
  • Boombas 24 Hr. Towing
  • Millennium Power
  • O’Malley’s Truck and Auto Body
  • Overlook Masonic Health Center
  • Savers Bank
  • Ted’s Package Store
  • MTD Micro Molding
  • 508 Base LLC

Old Home Day 2019 Award Winners

  • Quinn Beck – Youth Service Award
  • Rita Reil – Community Service Award
  • Sue Crockett – Community Service Award
  • Linda Davis – Community Service Award
  • Jack Bacon – Posthumous Award 
  • Camosse Masonry Supply – Business Award
  • Debra Ciesluk – Parade Marshall
  • Kathy Kuehl – Citizen of the Year

2019 Activities & Events

The Old Home Day Committee of Charlton, Massachusetts announced the dates for the 123rd Old Home Day weekend celebration to be held from Saturday, August 31 through Monday, September 2, 2019.

All are welcome to enjoy the free entertainment and take part in the spirit of the community!

Information - Gazebo on Common 

Road Race - 9 a.m. at Common

Children’s Field Games 11:30 - 2 p.m. Field behind Library

Kids Road Race - 11:30 at Common

Liam Coleman - music 11:30 at Bandstand

Shepherd Hill Vocalists - 12 noon at Bandstand

Lee Irish Step Dancers - 12:30 at Bandstand

Bad News Jazz Band & Blue Orchestra 1 p.m.at Bandstand

Awards Ceremony - 2 p.mm. at Bandstand

Ron Jones & The Die Hards - 2:30 at Bandstand

Parade - Steps off from Overlook 3:30

All Day

Stilt Walker - Common

Grizzly Adams Photos - Common near Gazebo

Scottish Highland Games - Field behind Library

Flower Show - Federated Church

Art Show - Town Hall Lobby

Train Rides - Common

Bounce House - Field behind Library

Inflatable Obstacle Course - Field behind Library

Petty Zoo - Field behind Library

Blessing Farm Pony Rides - Field behind Library

2019 Committee Members

Kathleen Walker                              Chair

        Heather Clements                           Parade & Vendors

        Christine Grondalski                       Entertainment

        Mike Lally                                         Fundraising, Banner

        Jennie Frisella                                 Brochure

        Darlene Emco-Rollins                    Appreciation

        Sabrina Webb                                  Treasurer, Social Media

        Hayley Clements                             Kids Games

        Victoria Tinsley                               Kids Games

        Lisa Thomas                                    Vendors

        Beau Desrosjers                              Vendors, Trash Removal

Isabella Herholz                              Kids Games 

Anya Grondalski                              M.C.

        Gerry Doble                                      Soap Box Derby

        Ray Delisle                                       Committee Member

        Todd Girard, Ex-Officio                  Common Layout, Banner

        Lt. Danny Dowd, Ex-Officio           Traffic, Safety