Welcome to the Carlton Community Update page
Updated October 1, 2025
Help Shape Carlton’s Future — Join the Planning Commission!
Are you passionate about the future of Carlton? Do you want to have a voice in how our city grows and develops? The City of Carlton is currently accepting applications for an opening on the Planning Commission.
This is a great opportunity for residents to get involved in local government, contribute to important decisions about land use, zoning, and development, and help preserve the character and vision of our community.
Applicants must be:
- Residents of Carlton
- Committed to attending monthly meetings
- Interested in learning about city planning and development
No prior experience is required — just a willingness to serve and a desire to make a difference. Apply today and be part of the team that helps guide Carlton’s future!
Applications are available at City Hall or online at Vacancy- Planning Commissioner | Carlton OR . For more information, contact the City Recorder’s Office at aamerson [at] ci.carlton.or.us (aamerson[at]ci[dot]carlton[dot]or[dot]us)
On Friday, October 31st, bring the children and family to Downtown Carlton from 4 to 6pm to take part in the Downtown Trick or Treat event! Businesses in downtown Carlton will be passing out candy to all the ghosts and goblins who stop by. Don't miss it! 👻
Big Infrastructure Improvements Coming to Carlton! 🚧
On September 22, construction began on the W. Grant/Main Street Sanitary Sewer & Paving Improvements Project.
This $2.3 million project — supported by a $2.2 million federal grant and City funds — will replace century-old sewer lines under:
• West Main Street
• Main Street/Highway
• Pine Street
• West Grant Street
• Plus, related street improvements!
Why this matters:
✅ Replace sewer lines first installed in the 1920s
✅ Reduce stormwater infiltration that overwhelms our treatment plant
✅ Restore and repave streets once underground work is complete
The work is scheduled through May 2026 and is timed to coordinate with ODOT’s West Main Street paving project in summer 2026 — helping minimize disruptions and maximize cost efficiency.
👉 As construction progresses, we will keep the community updated about when and where work is happening so you can plan ahead.
Thank you to our U.S. Senators, Representatives, and partners at the EPA for helping Carlton secure this critical funding. Together, we’re building a safer, stronger future for our community.
As fall arrives and leaves begin to drop, we kindly ask that you do not rake or blow leaves into the street. Our street cleaning service does not remove leaves, and leaving them in the roadway can cause several problems:
- Safety Hazard: Wet, decomposing leaves are slippery and can make walking and driving dangerous.
- Drainage Issues: Leaves block storm drains, causing puddles and potential flooding.
- Clogs and Backups: Leaves that reach the storm drain can clog the system, leading to water backup and flooding in nearby areas.
To dispose of leaves properly, please contact Recology at 503-472-3176 to request a Green Waste cart. This service helps recycle yard debris and keeps our streets clean and safe.
Thank you for helping keep Carlton safe and beautiful this season!
Work crews will continue to be onsite working on the East Main Street Sidewalk repair project. The project is expected to last about a month or so, depending on the weather. We ask to keep the crews safe as well as the new sidewalks intact, we ask that you please refrain from parking along the street during the project and abiding by all posted sidewalk closures. Sponsor info and youth crew picture are noted below.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Have questions? Please call city staff at 503-852-7575. We’re here to help.
The deadline is approaching for your Backflow test results!
The State of Oregon requires that all installed backflow devices be tested annually to insure they are in working order. Every property owner connected to city water is responsible for hiring a certified backflow tester and submitting their test results to the City of Carlton no later than October 31st every year.
If you are unsure if you have a backflow or are not sure when it was tested, you can contact our office: 503-852-7575. More information is available on our website HERE.
October
- 10/7- City Council meeting at 7pm
- 10/13 - Planning Commission meeting at 6pm
- 10/28- Municipal Court at 3pm
- 10/31- HALLOWEEN! 🎃
November
- 11/4- City Council meeting at 6pm
- 11/10- Planning Commission meeting at 6pm
- 11/11- City Offices closed in observance of Veteran's Day
- 11/25- Municipal Court at 3pm
- 11/27-28- City Offices closed in observance of Thanksgiving 🦃
- 11/29- Small Business Saturday; Support local businesses!
