Charlestown Planning Board to Hold Public Hearings March 17 on Multiple Applications
Charlestown's planning board will hear applications March 17, including a Calvary Baptist change-of-use and a bakery proposal at the former Ralph's Supermarket site.
The Charlestown Planning Board has scheduled public hearings for Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Silsby Library Community Room at 26 Railroad St., where residents will have the opportunity to weigh in on several site-plan and change-of-use applications that could reshape familiar corners of town.
Among the applications on the agenda is a change-of-use proposal involving Calvary Baptist and a separate application tied to the Ralph's Supermarket site, where a bakery concept is under consideration. The combination of a religious institution seeking a change of use and a commercial proposal at a well-known retail address signals a meeting with broad implications for Charlestown's land-use landscape.
Change-of-use applications require planning board review to ensure that a property's new purpose is compatible with zoning requirements, neighboring uses, and municipal infrastructure. Site-plan review similarly allows the board to evaluate layout, traffic, parking, and other design factors before any new use takes hold.
The Silsby Library Community Room, which has long served as a gathering place for public meetings in Charlestown, provides an accessible venue for residents who wish to attend and speak during the comment period. The hearings are open to the public, and those with questions or concerns about any of the listed applications are encouraged to appear in person on March 17.
The full notice, posted by the Town of Charlestown, outlines the scope of applications scheduled for that evening. Residents seeking additional detail on specific applications can contact the town offices ahead of the hearing date.
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