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According to Charlton Charlton’s town govern- The board also recent- “Charlton’s gain will be Town Administrator Robin ment, but one that’s likely ly named its first human our loss,” said John Saad, Craver, Foglio’s new post to be subtle from the outside. resources director. chair of the Oxford BOS. and the others will correct On Monday, the Selectmen Foglio has a lot of expe- “This is Charlton’s first a somewhat confusing sit- voted to appoint Donna rience in this area, hav- finance director, and they uation that has existed for Foglio the town’s first ing spent 34 years as town couldn’t ask for a better per- years — the situation of finance director, thus com- accountant in Oxford. The son.” bining the treasurer and selectmen there announced Cheryl Leblanc agreed, Please Read FOGLIO, page A14 Charlton company CAPEN HILL PUTS ON A CAPER assessed penalty for violation at former Charlton WoolenMill BOSTON – The an Immediate Response Action Massachusetts Department to address historic ground- of Environmental Protection water contamination and to (MassDEP) has assessed submit required documenta- a $46,400 penalty against tion to MassDEP, including B&K Development Corp. of Immediate Response Action Charlton for violating oil and Status Reports and a Tier Courtesy photos hazardous materials cleanup Classification Submittal A musician from Quinebaug Drums encourages a very young enthusiast as she tries her first rhythmic duo. regulations following reported or Permanent Solution hazardous materials releases Statement. MassDEP has also And it was a thorough hit! As she grabs the maracas instead and finds yet another way to at the former Charlton Woolen issued a unilateral adminis- express herself. The Capen Hill Sanctuary held a family fun day June 3 to celebrate 40 years Mill, 12 South Sturbridge St. trative order requiring B&K of being open to the public. With food, entertainment and fun for all, it was a great day. More Over a number of years, the photos page 9. corporation failed to conduct Please Read WOOLEN MILL, page A3 Konieczny retires from Charlton approves Dudley Fire Department changes to ‘Buy BY JASON BLEAU Recycled’ policy NEWS STAFF WRITER DUDLEY — After 39 years of service BY JASON BLEAU qualify for sustainable materi- Dudley has said goodbye to one of its most NEWS STAFF WRITER committed firefighters with the recent al recovery program munici- retirement of Captain Dave Konieczny on CHARLTON – In its attempt pal grants in the current fiscal Saturday, June 17. to embrace its status as a year, a funding source many Konieczny was honored by selectmen “green community” to the full- towns utilize to promote recy- during their June 19 meeting two weeks est, Charlton has updated its cling initiatives, composting, after Dudley hired its first full-time female policy for “buy recycled”, the resource reduction activities, firefighter, Maria Soja, to the department. first such change since the pol- and more. icy was amended in 1998. Town Administrator Robin Selectmen took the time to thank Konieczny Jason Bleau photo for his service, many crediting him as a Selectmen addressed the pol- Craver read a document pre- powerful spokesman for his fellow firefight- Dudley Fire Chief Dean Kochanowski presents icy changes during a meeting sented to selectmen by the retiring Captain Dave Konieczny with his helmet ers especially when contract negotiations June 13, approving two adjust- recycling committee reveal- as a thank you for his 39 years of service to the were taking place. ments previously accepted by ing that it has been nine years department. “I’ve negotiated union contracts on one the town’s recycling commit- since changes were made to the side of the table or the other for 36 years at tee. The changes were said to Please Read KONIECZNY, page A14 be required for the town to Please Read POLICY, page A14 2 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER• Friday, June 30, 2017 www.StonebridgePress.com How do you make sure you make the right investment in a home? At the end of the day this is this home. We want to think of over-improve the home for the your house and you want to whether there will be issues if neighborhood or the town. If Neighbors – You could have ensure that it is a place that you had to sell your home that you live in a neighborhood a beautiful home but if all REALTor’S you can call home. Even if would cause the average buyer with all 1000 square feet ranch- your neighbors homes are not REporT the home is a place that you to not purchase the home. Here es, don’t add a 2nd floor to your appealing then that can cause never plan on moving from, I are a few things to consider: home and an addition of the an issue in the future. Yes, you always think we should consid- back. 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