Open Space & Recreation Committee

Meetings

  • 37 Main Street
    Charlton, MA 01507

Members

  • Deborah Ceccarini
  • Darlene Emco-Rollins
  • Robert Hartwig
  • Paul Kolesnikovas
  • Lisa Westwell

Conservation Agent

Todd Girard

Overview

The Town of Charlton updated its Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) in 2017. The plan was developed by the Charlton Open Space and Recreation Committee with assistance from the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission. Funding was provided by the Town of Charlton.

Terms & Definitions

Open Space for this planning process is defined as public and privately-owned undeveloped lands which are important for a variety of reasons, including recreation, conservation, water resource protection, agriculture, forestry, or simply because of their scenic qualities and their contribution to the overall character of the town.

The terms recreational open space or recreation refer to land used for active recreational purposes, such as athletic fields or golf courses. Land used for active recreation does not qualify technically as open space because, for example, these parcels are often covered with paved surfaces such as that for tennis courts, basketball courts and parking lots.

Committee Goal

Open space and recreational planning will help us preserve open space while allowing development to occur that is consistent with the character of the Town.