Town of Charlton Vision and Goal Statements
In the Year 2020, the Town
of Charlton is
recognized as having a high quality of life, exceptional livability, a strong
identity, civic pride, and opportunities for all citizens to participate in our
community life. We have managed
residential and controlled business growth in a way that has retained our
essential rural and historic character, a quality environment, and active
agriculture. Charlton is a community
that sets high standards for protecting and maintaining the quality of our
built and natural environment. Charlton
remains essentially a farming and rural residential community, and the Hamlet
of Charlton serves as the primary focus for community life. Town government
provides quality community services and effectively responds to concerns and
needs of all citizens. Our
infrastructure is consistent with the rural nature of our town, the capacity of
our resources, and with our growth management strategies.
Goals
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Goal 1: The town’s rural, agricultural, historic and
aesthetic character is protected and enhanced. Regulatory and non-regulatory land use
programs and policies guide development in Charlton to ensure that our Town
remains a quality community and where future residential, agricultural and business
development is consistent with the unique character, environment, and culture
of Charlton.
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Goal 2: While respecting landowners’ rights, the town’s
rural vistas and scenic views from public spaces are identified, protected,
and enhanced for the enjoyment of all.
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Goal 3: The Town’s environmental resources, particularly
groundwater quality, quantity and availability are protected.
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Goal 4: Open spaces exist to protect the environment, provide
recreational benefits and to maintain the unique character of the town.
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Goal 5: The Town promotes activities that enhance
community pride and citizen involvement.
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Goal 6: All community facilities and programs are readily
accessible and open to all residents.
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Goal 7: The Hamlet serves as a primary focus for Town
government, cultural and economic activities.
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Goal 8: Quality public infrastructure is ecologically
sound and does not in itself induce growth and development.
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Goal 9: The Town
has quality, aesthetically pleasing, and safe roads and pathways for vehicular
traffic, walking and biking.
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Goal 10: Transportation assistance is available for senior
citizens and those with special needs.
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Goal 11: Town government is effective, responsive, and
innovative.
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Goal 12: Farmlands are protected and active farms of
varying types are economically viable and a major land use in Charlton.
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Goal 13: Parks, open spaces, walking and biking trails,
and diverse programs provide high quality, active and passive recreation, and
opportunities for educational and cultural development for all ages.
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Goal 14: A diversity of housing opportunities exists to
meet a wide variety of residential needs.
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