Carlisle public meetings in 2021

Board of Assessors

The Carlisle Board of Assessors meets on December 29, 2021, for a single executive session. The agenda lists interviews for an assessor position. No public agenda items, votes, or dollar amounts are listed.

• Executive session for assessor interviews

The Carlisle Board of Assessors held a brief meeting on December 29, 2021, during which they approved the minutes from a prior meeting and voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss hiring an Assessor. The board did not return to open session after the executive session, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved meeting minutes (3-0)
• Voted to enter executive session to discuss hiring an Assessor (3-0)

Master Plan Steering Committee

The Master Plan Steering Committee will meet via teleconference to discuss recommendations and determine next project steps. The agenda is limited to these discussion items.

• Recommendations Discussion
• Next Project Steps

The committee approved prior meeting minutes and finalized a draft list of recommendations for the Master Plan, with small edits to be compiled for distribution to town boards and committees by Jan. 3. Members also discussed organizing priorities around four overarching themes, including land use, fiscal planning, facilities, and sustainability. A joint meeting with the Select Board and Planning Board was tentatively scheduled for Feb. 1.

• Approved Sept. 22, 2021 minutes (8-0, Christina abstained)
• Approved Oct. 17, Oct. 27, Nov. 3, Nov. 17, Dec. 10 minutes with small edits (9-0)
• Finalized draft recommendations for distribution to town boards by Jan. 3

Board of Assessors

The Carlisle Board of Assessors is meeting to conduct interviews for an assessor position, held in executive session. The agenda contains no other business items.

• Executive session interviews for assessor position

The Board of Assessors held a brief open meeting and voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss hiring an Assessor. No other substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Approved meeting minutes (3-0)
• Voted to enter executive session to discuss hiring an Assessor (3-0)

Municipal Facilities Committee

The committee will review updates on the library roof and RTU studies. Members will also continue discussions regarding merging Town and School facilities management. The agenda includes reviews of DPW trailer status and Bog House maintenance.

• Library roof study 50% submittal from Gale
• Library RTU study information from Guardian
• DPW trailer status including sprinklers and occupancy
• Bog House maintenance issues
• Merging Town and School facilities management

The Municipal Facilities Committee voted unanimously to accept ongoing maintenance of the Cranberry Bog House, contingent on a formal lease with tenants and a maintenance agreement with the Conservation Commission. The committee also discussed DPW trailer sprinkler requirements, library roof and RTU projects, and merging town and school facilities management, but took no other formal votes.

• Approved accepting maintenance of Cranberry Bog House contingent on lease and MOA (5-0)
• Discussed DPW trailer R3 classification requiring sprinkler system
• Discussed library RTU replacement and roof study, considering ARPA funding
• Discussed merging town and school facilities management, no action

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Board of Directors will meet to vote on the establishment of a capital reserve account and the resolution of the FY21 cumulative surplus. The board will also consider a waiver application for provisions of 603 CMR 50.00.

• Establishment of a Capital Reserve Account
• Resolution of FY21 Cumulative Surplus
• Waiver application for provisions of 603 CMR 50.00

Transfer Station Task Force

The Transfer Station Task Force will discuss subcommittee updates and the preparation of reports. The agenda also includes approving minutes from the December 8, 2021, meeting.

• Approval of December 8, 2021, meeting minutes
• Subcommittee updates
• Report preparation
• Public comments

The Transfer Station Task Force reviewed and finalized its interim report to the Select Board, with several changes agreed upon. The report will be presented to the Select Board on January 11, 2022. Key changes include adding a recommendation to recycle glass instead of using it as landfill cover, including homeowners in construction and demolition (C&D) fees, and updating recycling metrics to show both percentages and tonnages. The task force also decided to remove the oil tank removal from the task force's expenses, as the DPW will manage and fund it.

• Agreed to add recommendation to recycle glass rather than use as landfill cover
• Agreed to include homeowners pulling building permits in C&D fees as first recommendation
• Agreed to list both percentages and tonnage for recycling metrics, with a goal of 38-40% recycling rate
• Removed oil tank removal from task force expenses; DPW to manage and pay
• Removed Appendix C (Swap Shop guidelines) from draft
• Scheduled interim report presentation to Select Board for January 11, 2022
• Set next task force meeting for January 5, 2022

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The joint School Committee meeting includes discussions on COVID updates and capital plans for CCRSD and CPS. The committee will consider votes regarding the CASE Capital Plan, the CASE Collaborative Reserve Account, and the FY23 Superintendent’s recommended budgets.

• Vote to approve CASE Capital Plan
• Vote to establish CASE Collaborative Reserve Account
• Vote to approve proposal for CASE Surplus
• Vote to approve CCHS tennis court scoreboard
• Vote to approve STM Warrant Article

The joint Concord-Carlisle and Concord School Committees approved a $102,816,000 warrant article for the new Concord Middle School, along with several CASE Collaborative financial measures and other action items. The committees also discussed COVID updates, budget guidelines, and the CCHS capital plan, but took no final action on those items.

• Approved $102,816,000 STM warrant article for new Concord Middle School (4-0)
• Approved CASE Capital Plan for FY22 (6-0)
• Established CASE Collaborative reserve account (6-0)
• Approved CASE surplus proposal (6-0)
• Approved one HS USA exchange student from Italy for spring 2022 (6-0)
• Authorized expenditure and donations for CCHS tennis court scoreboard (6-0)
• Approved Executive Session minutes from 11/9/21 (6-0)

Conservation Restriction Advisory Committee

The committee will review minutes from the November 23 meeting and discuss updates on several conservation restrictions. Members will also address a reported violation at Elliott Concord River Preserve and select future site visits.

• Approval of CR#28 (Ice Pond) monitoring report
• Follow-up on CR#32 (80 Russell St.) inspection
• Status update for CR#70 (542 School St.)
• Reported violation on CR#65 (Elliott Concord River Preserve)
• Selection of upcoming site visits

The Conservation Restriction Advisory Committee approved the November 23, 2021 minutes with edits, and approved the CR#28 inspection report as amended. They discussed a deer fence incursion on CR#32 and agreed to draft a letter requesting removal. They also scheduled a site visit for the CR#65 encroachment issue and selected the Poole CR for the next monitoring visit.

• Approved November 23, 2021 minutes as amended
• Approved CR#28 inspection report as amended
• Agreed to draft letter to neighbor about deer fence on CR#32
• Scheduled site visit for CR#65 encroachment on December 28 at 10am
• Selected Poole CR (#54) for next monitoring visit on January 9 at 10am

Select Board

The Carlisle Select Board will discuss a new personnel policy regarding health insurance coverage for surviving spouses. The meeting also includes discussions on municipal land needs and job descriptions for town administrator positions.

• Public comment session on Recreation Commission Pickleball proposal
• Discussion of new personnel policy for surviving spouse health insurance
• Discussion of Municipal Land needs
• Review of Town Administrator and Assistant Town Administrator job descriptions
• LEPC update

The Select Board agreed to issue an RFP to hire a search firm for an interim Town Administrator following Timothy Goddard's retirement announcement. The board also unanimously appointed Bertide Neptune to the Affordable Housing Trust. A proposed policy to provide health insurance to surviving spouses was discussed but requires Town Meeting approval. The board heard extensive public comment on a pickleball facility grant but took no action, with Town Counsel clarifying the grant agreement is non-binding.

• Approved issuing RFP for interim Town Administrator search (consensus)
• Appointed Bertide Neptune to Affordable Housing Trust (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 23, 2021, as amended (unanimous)
• Agreed to reschedule Municipal Land needs discussion
• Agreed to contact Board of Health chair about office hours change

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review and approve minutes from prior meetings. The committee is also scheduled to discuss changes to the FY23 budget and approve a letter to departments.

• Review and approval of prior meeting minutes
• Discussion of FY23 budget changes
• Approval of letter to departments

The Carlisle Finance Committee unanimously approved the preliminary FY22-FY23 budget as presented, which has a net increase of approximately 2.3%. They also approved a departmental letter for distribution regarding the budget. No funds were allocated for potential EDCO liability, as noted during discussion.

• Approved minutes from December 6 and December 13, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary FY22-FY23 budget as presented (unanimous)
• Approved departmental letter for distribution regarding budget (unanimous)

Town Governance Task Force

The Task Force will discuss SharePoint document files and review the meeting agenda. The meeting also includes updates regarding third round interviews and a review of the drafting process for reports and recommendations.

• Third round interview updates
• Report/recommendations drafting process
• Review of member action items
• Discussion of SharePoint document files

The Carlisle Town Governance Task Force met remotely and made procedural decisions, including adopting 'the CGTF' or 'the task force' as the report's voice, with 'we' allowed to avoid repetition. They also discussed interview scheduling, the Jan. 25 deadline for skeleton warrant articles, and the types of suggestions for the final report. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Adopted 'the CGTF' or 'the task force' as the report's voice, with 'we' allowed to avoid repetition
• Discussed interview schedule and updated the schedule spreadsheet
• Discussed Jan. 25 deadline for skeleton warrant articles
• Discussed types of suggestions for final report: warrant articles, non-voting changes, small suggestions
• Discussed town administrator vs. town manager differences
• Discussed town charter requirements for structural changes
• Referenced Massachusetts general law chapter 41, section 1b for converting elected to appointed positions
• Adjourned at 10:00 am (5-0)

ARPA Committee

The Carlisle ARPA Committee will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting. Members will also provide updates and review the status of the potential ARPA funding list.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Review of potential ARPA funding list status

The Carlisle ARPA Committee met on December 20, 2021, but made no substantive decisions. They postponed approval of November minutes due to lack of distribution, discussed the status of ARPA funding requests (only the Planning Board's submission received), and noted that a consultant would be contacted. The meeting adjourned with a procedural motion.

• Postponed approval of November 30 draft minutes (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:27pm (3-0)

Public Safety Facility Task Force & Municipal Facilities Joint Meeting

The Public Safety Building Task Force and Municipal Facilities Joint Meeting will hold an initial organizational meeting. The agenda is limited to discussing the meeting schedule.

• Discussion of meeting schedule

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review candidates for the Assessor position during an executive session. The general session includes a discussion on land assessment analysis and the Harring abatement case. The board will also review and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Candidate review for Assessor
• Harring abatement case
• Land assessment analysis and discussion
• Review and approval of prior meeting minutes

The Board of Assessors approved a $64,600 abatement on the Harring property for FY '21, reducing the assessment to the lower FY '22 value. They also voted to refund $100,000 from the overlay account to the town's general fund to help cover unanticipated legal expenses. The board advanced the principal assessor hiring process, narrowing candidates to five finalists who will be interviewed by board members and town officials.

• Approved $64,600 abatement for Harring property FY '21 assessment (3-0)
• Approved $100,000 refund from overlay account to general fund (unanimous)
• Shortlisted 5 candidates for principal assessor position from pool of 7
• Agreed town administrator and department heads will interview finalist

Cultural Council

The Carlisle Cultural Council will review grant awards, the FY22 grant cycle, and upcoming programming such as Old Home Day 2022. The meeting also includes discussions regarding ARPA grants and council fundraising.

• Approval of November 5 and November 19 minutes
• FY22 programming including Old Home Day 2022
• Discussion of ARPA grants and council fundraising
• Castle Playground discussion

The Carlisle Cultural Council approved FY22 grant awards totaling $4,275 to 13 organizations, with individual awards ranging from $200 to $500. The council also approved a 6-0 motion to grant an extension to Beyond the Notes for their reimbursement request after their final concert. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included discussion of future programming and fundraising.

• Approved FY22 grants totaling $4,275 (13 awards, amounts from $200 to $500)
• Approved extension for Beyond the Notes to complete reimbursement request (6-0)
• Approved minutes from 11/5/21 and 11/19/21 with light edits

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) will discuss scheduling a bylaw review with co-chairs. The committee will also address January leadership changes and planning for a Basic Rights Workshop.

• Scheduling a bylaw review
• January leadership changes for co-chair and publicity chair roles
• Basic Rights Workshop date and advertising
• Social media, website, and newsletter updates
• Scheduling January coffee chats

Municipal Facilities Committee

The Municipal Facilities Committee will review progress on library roof and RTU studies. The meeting includes discussions regarding DPW salt shed expansion and potential uses for ARPA funding. Additionally, the committee will continue discussing the merger of Town and School facilities management.

• Library roof study 50% submittal from Gale
• RTU study information from Guardian
• DPW salt shed expansion
• Possible projects for ARPA funding
• Merging Town and School facilities management discussion

Town Governance Task Force

The Task Force will provide updates regarding the third round of interviews. Members will also discuss the drafting process for reports and recommendations.

• Third round interview updates
• Report and recommendations drafting process
• Approval of minutes from November and December 2021 meetings
• Review of SharePoint document files

The Carlisle Town Governance Task Force met and approved the minutes from its 29 Nov and 13 Dec 2021 meetings. Members discussed posting questionnaire responses, updated the interview schedule, and agreed on a structure for writing the final report, with Chair Rebekah Vieira to serve as formatter. They tentatively set 13 Jan 2022 to begin selecting final topic areas. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of 29 Nov 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 13 Dec 2021 (unanimous)
• Agreed on report structure with final all-in-one document to be built later
• Tentatively set 13 Jan 2022 to begin selection of final topic areas

Conservation Commission

The Commission will conduct hearings regarding landscape improvements at 101 Arrowhead Lane and a new driveway off South Street. The agenda also includes reviews of tree removal guidelines and conservation land management.

• Notice of Intent: Paved driveway and culvert replacement off South Street
• Notice of Intent: Landscape improvements at 101 Arrowhead Lane
• Resource Area Delineation confirmation at 445 East Riding Drive
• Review of Tree Removal Guidelines for Homeowners
• Discussion on Greenough Dam Repair plaque wording

The Carlisle Conservation Commission voted to issue an Enforcement Order requiring the property owner at 178 Brook Street to submit a survey plan and a wetland scientist's remediation plan within 60 days. The Commission also continued three hearings (101 Arrowhead Lane, off South Street, and 445 East Riding Drive) to January 13, 2022, and authorized limited work at 42 Bingham Road. Administrative items included approving bills and authorizing the Administrator to sign documents.

• Issued Enforcement Order for 178 Brook Street requiring survey plan and wetland remediation plan within 60 days (4-0)
• Continued NOI hearing for 101 Arrowhead Lane to Jan 13, 2022 (4-0)
• Continued NOI hearing off South Street to Jan 13, 2022 (4-0)
• Continued ANRAD hearing for 445 East Riding Drive to Jan 13, 2022 (4-0)
• Allowed stumping, ledge removal, and rip rap placement at 42 Bingham Road between stream crossings (4-0)
• Authorized Conservation Administrator to sign documents (4-0)
• Approved bills as presented (4-0)
• Deferred decision on Certificate of Compliance for 49 Concord Street until spring

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss the community's COVID-19 status, including mask mandates and booster clinics. The meeting also includes a progress report on the Benfield Farms septic upgrade and an update regarding the Fern’s Country Store well.

• COVID-19 discussion regarding mask mandates and booster clinics
• Benfield Farms Septic Upgrade progress report and permit conditions
• Fern’s Country Store well update
• PFA status report

The Board of Health approved the completed septic field at Benfield Farms but will not allow waste to flow until the installer provides an O&M plan, startup plan, as-built drawings, and other items. The board also discussed COVID-19 trends, mask mandate review, PFAS testing, and an emergency septic upgrade request at 19 Bellows Hill Road, which was not approved due to winter installation restrictions.

• Approved Benfield Farms septic field, but withheld permission to send waste until O&M and startup plans are provided
• Approved minutes of 10/6/21 and 11/16/21 as amended
• Tabled FAST permit conditions pending review of startup plan
• Discussed 19 Bellows Hill Rd. emergency septic upgrade; homeowners to use tight tank until after March 1
• Deferred mask mandate review to January, per 11/16 vote

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Policy Subcommittee is meeting to review and discuss several school district policies. The agenda includes approving minutes from previous meetings and evaluating topics ranging from employment statements to student records.

• Approval of August 23, November 3, and November 10, 2021, meeting minutes
• Review of Equal Opportunity Employment (A4) and Background Checks (A5) policies
• Review of Emergency Closings (C4) and Staff Evaluation (C5) policies
• Review of School Bus (E5) and Facility Naming (F3) policies
• Review of Student Records (J15) and Residency Policy (J12)

The Carlisle School Committee Policy Subcommittee met via Zoom and approved minutes from three prior meetings. Members reviewed proposed revisions to the Residency Policy (J12), discussed adopting the MASC reference policy for Student Records (J15), and considered updates to the Library Selection Materials Policy (I7), including adding a reconsideration form. No final votes were taken on the policy changes; they remain under discussion.

• Approved minutes from Aug 23, Nov 3, and Nov 10, 2021 subcommittee meetings
• Reviewed J12 Residency Policy revisions for clarification
• Discussed adopting MASC reference policy for J15 Student Records
• Discussed compiling library materials policy and adding reconsideration form

Gleason Public Library Trustees

The Trustees will conduct the Director's 2021 performance evaluation and review library reopening plans. The agenda also includes updates on a private foundation donation proposal and maternity leave policy.

• Director’s 2021 performance evaluation
• Library reopening review
• Private foundation donation proposal update
• Maternity Leave policy update

The Gleason Public Library Trustees approved a revised fundraising proposal from Schwartz/Silver, which will be sent to town counsel for approval. They also reviewed the director's 2021 performance evaluation, which scored 4.9 out of 5, and identified draft goals for 2022. The library received state certification and a grant for a diversity audit, and the roof project will go out for bid in January 2022.

• Approved revised fundraising proposal from Schwartz/Silver
• Approved November minutes
• Identified draft goals for director's 2022 performance
• Received state certification for library
• Received grant for diversity audit on collection
• Roof project to be put out for bid in January 2022

Affordable Housing Trust

The Carlisle Affordable Housing Trust will discuss several housing-related topics. Agenda items include the South St SROSC and the Housing Production Plan. The meeting also covers surveys for the Governance Task Force and Master Plan.

• South St SROSC discussion
• Housing Production Plan discussion
• Governance Task Force survey
• Master Plan Survey

The Carlisle Affordable Housing Trust met on December 14, 2021, and discussed several housing initiatives. They reviewed progress on the Benfield septic system, explored potential grant funding from the American Rescue Act, and planned to deed two tax-foreclosed parcels to Habitat for Humanity. The board also discussed a proposed Senior Residential Open Space Community on South Street and forming a larger Housing Production Plan committee. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only votes were to approve prior meeting minutes.

• Approved September 23, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 11, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed ARPA grant for $20k HPP cost (total $45k) — in process
• Discussed deeding two tax-foreclosed parcels to Habitat for Humanity — to be placed on spring town warrant
• Discussed South Street SROSC proposal — scheduled for January 10 Planning Board meeting
• Discussed forming larger Housing Production Plan committee — next meeting December 28

Planning Board

The Carlisle Planning Board will discuss a preliminary plan for a Senior Residential Open Space Community on South Street. The agenda also includes reviews of file scanning proposals and updates on pickleball court plans. Additionally, the board will address ANR plans for properties on Acton Street, Martin Street, Curve Street, and Cranberry Hill Lane.

• Preliminary Plan Discussion: 23.5-acre SROSC on South Street
• Review of Morgan Records proposal for scanning Planning Board files
• American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding request
• Update on Pickleball Court Proposal
• ANR Plans for Acton Street, Martin Street, Curve Street, and Cranberry Hill Lane

The Carlisle Planning Board unanimously endorsed two ANR (Approval Not Required) plans, one for 45 and 63 Acton Street and another for Martin Street, Curve Street, and Cranberry Hill Lane. The board also approved meeting minutes, authorized payment of invoices, and discussed future items including a document scanning proposal, GIS improvements, and a pickleball court proposal. No public hearings were held, and the SROSC discussion was postponed to January 2022.

• Endorsed ANR plan for 45 and 63 Acton Street (7-0)
• Endorsed ANR plan for Martin Street, Curve Street, and Cranberry Hill Lane (7-0)
• Approved minutes from 11/8/21 meeting (7-0)
• Authorized Co-Chair Yelle to sign invoices (7-0)
• Agreed to submit ARPA funding request for document scanning
• Agreed to discuss pickleball proposal further at 1/10/22 meeting
• Set 2022 meeting dates: Jan 10, Feb 14, Mar 14

Finance Committee

The committee will review minutes from prior meetings and discuss Concord-Carlisle Regional School District matters. The agenda also includes a request from Assistant Town Administrator Tim Goddard and a discussion and vote on the preliminary FY23 budget.

• Review & Approve Minutes from Prior Meetings
• Concord-Carlisle Regional School District discussion
• Assistant Town Administrator Request (Tim Goddard)
• Preliminary FY23 Budget Discussion & Vote

The Carlisle Finance Committee reviewed the Concord-Carlisle Regional School District's FY23 budget request (a 4.23% increase to Carlisle without debt) and discussed the FY23 town budget, including a proposed Assistant Town Administrator position and capital equipment items. No votes were taken on these items; decisions were deferred to the next meeting on December 20, 2021. The committee approved the minutes from the December 7 meeting (6-0).

• Approved minutes from December 7 meeting (6-0)
• Deferred vote on CCRSD FY23 budget guideline to Dec. 20
• Deferred vote on FY23 Long Term Capital Requirements to Dec. 20
• Deferred vote on FY23 Budget Guideline to Dec. 20
• No action taken on Assistant Town Administrator request

Cranberry Bog Working Group

The Cranberry Bog Working Group will discuss the Cranberry Bog Restoration and Management plan and several Notices of Intent (NOI). The meeting includes discussions on invasive plant management, dam maintenance, and native water lily control. Members will also review correspondence regarding the Cranberry Bog House.

• Cranberry Bog Restoration and Management plan
• Invasive Plant management NOI
• Cranberry Bog Dam #1 NOI
• Control of native water lilies (Nymphaea odorata)
• Correspondence regarding the Cranberry Bog House

The group reviewed draft NOI materials for Phragmites treatment and the main restoration plan, with edits to be submitted by the next meeting. They discussed the Bog Dam #1 NOI, noting the dam is in poor condition and needs inspection. No formal votes were taken on these items; the minutes from November 15 were approved unanimously.

• Approved November 15, 2021 minutes unanimously
• Reviewed draft NOI for Phragmites treatment; edits to be submitted by January 10
• Discussed Bog Dam #1 NOI; inspection meeting to be scheduled
• Tabled water lily control for a year to assess if 2021 was exceptional
• Agreed to seek funding for Bog Dam #1 via warrant article in 2022

Town Governance Task Force

The Town Governance Task Force will meet to discuss SharePoint document files and review member action items. The group also intends to plan the third round of interviews.

• Planning for third round interviews
• Discussion of SharePoint document files
• Review of member action items

The Carlisle Governance Task Force met and finalized the list and assignments for its third round of interviews, with a deadline of January 6, 2022. It also agreed to cancel its SurveyMonkey membership after downloading needed data. No formal votes were taken on substantive policy matters.

• Finalized third-round interview list and interviewer assignments
• Set January 6, 2022 deadline for completing third-round interviews
• Agreed to email third-round questions to all prior interviewees plus additional staff/volunteers
• Consensus to cancel SurveyMonkey membership after downloading final output
• Adjourned at 9:59am (unanimous roll call vote)

Master Plan Steering Committee

The Master Plan Steering Committee is meeting to discuss a survey update, recommendations, and future project steps. The agenda consists only of these procedural discussion items.

• Survey Update
• Recommendations Discussion
• Next Project Steps

The committee discussed survey results and made several adjustments to draft Master Plan recommendations, including consolidating land acquisition items, revising a commercial zoning study recommendation, cutting a transportation item, and moving a water item. No formal votes were taken; the meeting focused on discussion and next steps for finalizing the plan.

• Consolidated land acquisition recommendations 1A, 2A, 4C, 4D
• Revised recommendation 4B to pursue a commercial/mixed-use zoning district study
• Cut transportation recommendation 11B based on survey results
• Moved water recommendation 7D to section 23 (public health) and rewording
• Moved environmental stewardship recommendation 15C from near-term to short-term
• Assigned next steps for responsible parties, drivers/metrics, survey summary, and needs vs. wants

Trails Committee

The committee is reviewing 2021 goals for conservation land activities and trail maintenance. Discussion topics include boardwalk repairs, dam maintenance, and easement relocations. The meeting also includes a review of recent tree and mowing report logs.

• Approval of October 15 meeting minutes and bills
• Planning for boardwalk repair, bench installation, and duckboard construction
• Discussion of trail flooding at Sachs Greenway and Towle
• Review of the Tree/Boardwalk/Mowing Report Log
• Discussion regarding 542 School Street CR

The Carlisle Trails Committee approved a $30.20 reimbursement for No Bikes signs, authorized the chair to notify Ken Harte of approval for the latest draft of the 542 School Street Conservation Restriction, and discussed trail maintenance and bench installations. No major policy decisions were made; most items were routine approvals and updates.

• Approved $30.20 reimbursement to Marc Lamere for No Bikes signs (unanimous)
• Authorized Alan to notify Ken Harte of approval for latest draft of 542 School Street Conservation Restriction (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 15 meeting as written
• Discussed bench placements on multiple trails, with follow-up by Chris

Concord Carlisle Adult and Community Education Committee

The committee will review the November 2021 minutes and discuss FY22 registration and budget numbers. The agenda also includes winter program planning and updates on future programs involving town offices.

• Approval of November 2021 minutes
• Review of FY22 registration and budget numbers
• Winter program planning and updates
• Future 'Meet the... Town Offices' program discussion

The Concord Carlisle Adult and Community Education (CCACE) Advisory Committee met on December 10, 2021, and approved the November 2021 minutes. The committee reviewed registration and budget numbers, noting a positive balance of about $100,000 expected after credit card receipts post. They discussed program updates, including a potential 'Meet the...Town Offices' series, an ESL program, and winter/spring planning. No formal votes were taken on these proposals.

• Approved November 2021 minutes (motion by Marla Iyasere, second by Carol Murphree)

Town Governance Task Force

The Town Governance Task Force will review minutes from several recent meetings and discuss SharePoint document files. The meeting also includes planning for a third round of interviews and reviewing task force action items.

• Approval of meeting minutes from November 12 to December 6, 2021
• Planning for the third round of interviews
• Review of member action items and tracker updates

The Carlisle Governance Task Force met on December 9, 2021, and approved minutes from four prior meetings (11/12, 11/18, 11/22, 12/6) with minor edits. Minutes from 11/29 and 12/3 were not approved and will be deferred. The group also discussed edits to focus areas and interview documents, and assigned interviews with Chief Sorrows, Chief Fisher, and Tim Goddard.

• Approved minutes of 11/12/21 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of 11/18/21 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of 11/22/21 with formatting edits (4-0)
• Approved minutes of 12/6/21 with small edit (4-0)
• Deferred approval of 11/29/21 and 12/3/21 minutes to future agenda
• Assigned Anagnostopoulos to interview Chief Sorrows and Chief Fisher
• Assigned Moroney to interview Tim Goddard with Cruise as partner

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The School Committee will conduct a fiscal year 2023 budget hearing and consider a kindergarten school fee increase. The committee will also review Case Collaborative capital funds and playground committee updates. An executive session is scheduled to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the Carlisle Teachers’ Association.

• FY23 Budget Hearing
• Kindergarten School Fee Increase
• Case Collaborative Capital Funds approval
• Payroll Warrant of $403,836.70
• Accounts Payable Warrant of $219,084.58

The Carlisle School Committee unanimously approved a $500 increase in the kindergarten school fee for 2022-2023, approved the establishment of a CASE Collaborative Capital Reserve Account, and transferred $300,000 from surplus funds to that account. The committee also approved prior meeting minutes and discussed the FY23 budget, which includes a 3.9% increase over FY22, though the Finance Committee is recommending a lower growth rate.

• Approved $500 increase in kindergarten school fee for 2022-2023 (unanimous)
• Approved establishment of CASE Collaborative Capital Reserve Account (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $300,000 from CASE Collaborative FY21 surplus to capital reserve (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Nov 17, 2021 School Committee meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of SESC meetings from Aug 16, Sep 23, Oct 13, 2021 (unanimous)

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Carlisle School Committee is holding a public hearing regarding the FY23 school budget. Copies of the budget are available for review at the Superintendent’s Office at 83 School Street.

• Public hearing on the FY23 School Budget

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Policy Subcommittee will review several district policies, including facility fees and sustainable fleet procedures. The meeting also includes reviews of regulations regarding student discipline, publications, and welfare.

• Review of Facility Fees history and recommendations
• Review of Sustainable Fleet Policy
• Review of Athletic Concussion regulations (File JJIF-R)
• Review of student policies including discipline, publications, and grievances
• Approval of November 19, 2021, meeting minutes

Transfer Station Task Force

The Transfer Station Task Force is meeting to approve minutes from the November 10 and November 24, 2021 meetings. The group will also receive updates from its subcommittees.

• Approval of November 10, 2021, meeting minutes
• Approval of November 24, 2021, meeting minutes
• Subcommittee updates

The Carlisle Transfer Station Task Force unanimously approved a Construction & Demolition (C&D) fee proposal and an updated layout proposal for the Transfer Station. The C&D proposal will collect fees and issue cards when building permits are applied for, with details to be confirmed with the building inspector. The layout proposal, updated after input from DPW's Gary Davis, recommends moving the Swap Shed and adjacent containers back to the fence. The committee also discussed revisions to a draft proposal to the Select Board, including sticker fees and changing the glass vendor.

• Approved C&D fee proposal (unanimous)
• Approved updated Transfer Station layout proposal (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 10 and November 24, 2021 (unanimous)

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The joint meeting includes discussions regarding COVID updates, ESSER-3, and the FY23 Superintendent’s Recommended Budget. The committee will also review CCHS student updates and building project updates. Two votes are scheduled to approve capital plans for both CCRSD and CPS.

• Vote to approve CCRSD Capital Plan
• Vote to approve CPS Capital Plan
• FY23 CCRSD Superintendent’s Recommended Budget discussion
• CMS Building Project Update discussion
• ESSER-3 discussion

The Concord-Carlisle and Concord School Committees met jointly and approved the FY23 CCRSD Capital Plan, which includes lighting and paving work. They also discussed COVID updates, the FY23 budget, and the Concord Middle School building project. A motion to endorse the $548,000 operational savings estimate for the middle school project passed unanimously.

• Approved CCRSD Capital Plan for FY23 including lighting and paving (unanimous)
• Directed SC chair to communicate to Concord Finance Committee that $548,000 operational savings estimate remains sound (unanimous)
• Agreed to shift $55,000 from Ripley canopy to inclusive playground at Thoreau (discussion, no formal vote)
• Recommended moving DEI position out of METCO grant and adding METCO director position (discussion)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hold a joint meeting with the Select Board to discuss the Fiscal Year 2023 budget. The meeting is scheduled for December 7, 2021.

• FY23 Budget discussion

The Carlisle Finance Committee discussed the FY23 budget with the Select Board, aiming to keep the overall expenditure increase to no more than 2.5%, down from the 3.2% requested by departments. No final budget decisions were made, but the Committee expects to issue Preliminary Budget Guidelines to departments before year-end. The discussion also covered upcoming warrant articles, including a $500,000 Municipal Facilities request and a potential $1.5 million high school road repair, both pending Town Meeting approval.

• Set target of no more than 2.5% increase for FY23 budget (discussion, no vote)
• Expected to send Preliminary Budget Guidelines to departments before end of year
• Identified possible line-item reductions, but no decisions made
• Noted upcoming warrant articles: $500,000 Municipal Facilities, $1.5M high school road repair (pending Town Meeting approval)

Land Stewardship Committee

The committee is reviewing repair estimates for the Bog House, including electrical work and ceiling repairs. The meeting also covers maintenance plans for Towle Field and the Greystone boardwalk.

• Status report on Bog House repair estimates for electrical, ceiling, and window work
• Proposed lawn conversion outreach program for wildflower/pollinator meadows
• Planned Towle Stone Wall Clearing for March
• Review of Hartwell Woods sign location and wording
• Greystone boardwalk replacement by the Trails Committee

The Carlisle Land Stewardship Committee met via teleconference on December 7, 2021, and approved the November 9, 2021 meeting minutes as written. The committee discussed a proposed pollinator promotion project (P4) and agreed to decide on one or two simple demonstration projects at the next meeting. No formal votes were taken on substantive items; the meeting focused on discussion and planning for future actions.

• Approved November 9, 2021 meeting minutes as written
• Agreed to decide on one or two simple pollinator demonstration projects at next meeting
• Decided to have a list of unusual plants or a sign with pictures for Towle kiosk plant list
• Brownrigg volunteered to write LSC's 2021 Annual Report
• Agreed to await Ognibene's discussions with landowners before deciding on Hartwell Woods sign

Select Board

The Select Board will meet with the Finance Committee for 2022 budget coordination. The board will also discuss town funding priorities with the ARPA Committee. Other agenda items include a pickleball grant presentation and discussions regarding health insurance policy.

• 2022 ATM/Budget Coordination Meeting with Finance Committee
• Discussion of Town funding priorities with ARPA Committee
• Presentation of Pickleball grant by Recreation Commission
• Discussion of new policy regarding survivor’s health insurance
• 2022 ABCC License Renewals for Fern’s Country Store

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Special Education Subcommittee will review minutes from the October 25, 2021 meeting. The subcommittee will also receive updates regarding its goals for the 2021-22 year and the Circuit Breaker Audit.

• Review/approval of October 25, 2021 minutes
• Update on SESC Goals/Focus Areas for 21-22
• Update on Circuit Breaker Audit

The Carlisle School Committee's Special Education Subcommittee approved the October 25 meeting minutes and reviewed its 21-22 goals. It scheduled a joint meeting with SEPAC for January 20, 2022, to improve communications, and will share a summary of assessment tools and student progress with the full School Committee in February. The subcommittee also received an update confirming that documentation for the state's Circuit Breaker audit was submitted on time.

• Approved the October 25, 2021 subcommittee meeting minutes.
• Scheduled a joint SESC/SEPAC meeting for January 20, 2022, to improve communications.
• Planned to share a summarized update on assessments and student progress with the School Committee in February.
• Confirmed Circuit Breaker audit documentation was submitted to DESE by the deadline.

Finance Committee

The Carlisle Finance Committee will review prior meeting minutes and discuss a proposal for the position of Assistant Town Administrator. The committee will also review the draft FY23 budget ahead of a meeting with the Select Board.

• Proposal for the Position of Assistant Town Administrator
• Review of Draft FY23 Budget
• Meeting with Select Board on 12/07

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will discuss a proposal for a new community center and the establishment of a Dog Park Design Committee. The meeting also includes updates on pickleball proposals, softball field improvements, and tennis court repairs.

• Establishment of Dog Park Design Committee and appointments
• Community Center Proposal discussion
• Pickleball proposal updates
• Updates on proposed softball field improvements
• Tennis courts repair discussion

The Recreation Commission accepted Phil Gibson's nomination to fill a vacancy and established a Dog Park Design Committee. The commission also discussed updates on the pickleball facility and community center projects, including a $250,000 donation offer, and reviewed options for softball field improvements and tennis court repairs.

Town Governance Task Force

The Town Governance Task Force is meeting to plan the third round of interviews. The group will also discuss SharePoint document files and update the member action item tracker.

• Planning for third round interviews
• Review of SharePoint document files
• Update on member action item tracker

The Carlisle Governance Task Force met remotely and continued editing its interview questionnaire (V6), aligning questions under main topic areas. Members agreed to begin the third round of interviews with the Select Board without waiting for the full interviewee list, and to allow repeat interviews for deeper dives. No formal decisions were made beyond these procedural agreements.

• Continued editing of Interview Focus Areas V6 (consensus)
• Agreed to start third-round interviews with Select Board (consensus)
• Agreed interviewees can be interviewed a second time for deeper dive (consensus)
• Adjourned at 10:31am (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Carlisle Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a Special Permit application. Joel Port is requesting permission to operate a garden design and garden construction business at 57 Wolf Rock Road.

• Special Permit application (2114 SP) for a garden design and construction business at 57 Wolf Rock Road

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Carlisle Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a Special Permit application. Steve Robinson is requesting to expand an existing enclosed porch into a 4-season room at 87 Bingham Road.

• Special Permit for porch expansion at 87 Bingham Road

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider two new special permit applications. One request involves expanding an enclosed porch at 87 Bingham Road. The other concerns operating a garden design and construction business at 57 Wolf Rock Road.

• Application 2113: Porch expansion at 87 Bingham Road
• Application 2114: Garden design and construction business permit at 57 Wolf Rock Road

The Carlisle Zoning Board of Appeals granted a two-year special permit to Joel Port to operate a garden design and construction business at 57 Wolf Rock Road, with conditions limiting trailer storage, prohibiting employees, and setting specific hours. The board also continued the public hearing for Steve Robinson's special permit application to expand a porch at 87 Bingham Road until January 3, 2022, pending submission of required dimensional plans. The board delayed approval of the November 1, 2021 minutes to the next meeting.

• Granted special permit (Application 2114) to Joel Port for garden design business at 57 Wolf Rock Road, with conditions: storage of a 5x8 ft open box trailer and potential 8x20 ft enclosed trailer, no employees, and hours Mon-Fri 7am-6pm, Sat 7am-1pm, closed Sunday.
• Voted 3-0 to continue the public hearing for Application 2113 (Steve Robinson's porch expansion at 87 Bingham Road) to January 3, 2022, pending submission of two-dimensional plans.
• Delayed approval of November 1, 2021 minutes until the January 3, 2022 meeting.

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Board of Directors is meeting to review and approve several financial reports and administrative appointments. The body will decide on the resolution of the FY21 cumulative surplus and the establishment of a capital reserve account.

• Approval of FY21 Audit Report
• Approval of FY21 Cumulative Surplus and its resolution
• Establishment of a Capital Reserve Account
• Appointment of Finance and HR Director to MNHG Board
• Approval of E-Rate Consultant and Procurement Card

Town Governance Task Force

The Town Governance Task Force is meeting to discuss focus areas from survey results and plan the third round of surveying. The agenda also includes approving minutes from four November 2021 meetings and reviewing member action items.

• Reviewing survey result focus areas
• Planning the third round of surveys
• Approving minutes from November 12, 18, 22, and 29, 2021
• Discussing SharePoint document files
• Reviewing member action items

The Carlisle Town Governance Task Force met remotely and discussed the need to focus on government organization as requested by the Select Board. Members reviewed and clarified definitions for survey questionnaire line items 19 through 37, and developed interview questions. No formal decisions or approvals were made during the meeting. The meeting concluded with a unanimous vote to adjourn.

• Adjourned the meeting: motion by RJ Mathew, seconded by Brian Cruise, approved unanimously by all five present members.

Municipal Facilities Committee

The committee will review library roof and RTU studies and discuss DPW trailer status and salt shed expansion. Members will also continue discussions regarding merging Town and School facilities management.

• Library roof study discussion
• RTU study presentation by Guardian
• DPW salt shed expansion
• DPW trailer certificate of occupancy status
• Discussion on merging Town and School facilities management

The Municipal Facilities Committee discussed a proposal from Guardian for a library rooftop unit replacement, but took no action, awaiting an updated proposal. They also discussed a potential $20,000 residential sprinkler system for the trailer if it can be reclassified as R3, and selected two members to serve on a hiring committee for a school facilities manager.

• Approved minutes of November 22, 2021 meeting (all in favor)
• No action on library RTU replacement; awaiting updated proposal from Guardian
• Jerry Lerman and Steve Hinton volunteered for school facilities manager hiring committee
• Adjourned at 9:58 am

Regional Meetings

The Lowell Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting on December 2, 2021. The agenda consists of routine reports from the Administrator, Finance Director, and Facility Director. The board will also vote on the FY21 audit report minutes.

• Vote on October 28, 2021 meeting minutes
• Review of invoices in the warrant
• Report of Audit & Finance Committee on FY21 Audit
• Discussion regarding meeting time

Conservation Commission

The Carlisle Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Notice of Intent filed by Kevin Belmonte. The proposal includes landscape improvements within the 100-foot Buffer Zone of a Bordering Vegetated Wetland.

• Landscape improvements including patio, steps, walls, lawn renovation and new plantings at 101 Arrowhead Lane

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review landscape improvements at 101 Arrowhead Lane and resource area delineation at 445 East Riding Drive. It will also address an enforcement order regarding tree removal on Town Conservation Land. Other business includes discussing tree removal guidelines and Greenough Dam repairs.

• Enforcement Order: Tree removal violation at 42 Bingham Road
• Notice of Intent: Landscape improvements at 101 Arrowhead Lane
• Resource Area Delineation hearing for 445 East Riding Drive
• Emergency Certification: Tree removal at 134 East Street
• Discussion on Tree Removal Guidelines for Homeowners

The Commission voted to continue two hearings to December 16: a Notice of Intent for landscape improvements at 101 Arrowhead Lane and an Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation at 445 East Riding Drive. It also voted to allow Dan Wells to use a drone at Foss Farm in December 2021, extending to January 7 if necessary. The Commission authorized the Administrator to sign documents and approved bills as presented.

• Continued hearing for 101 Arrowhead Lane landscape improvements to December 16 at 7:15 p.m.
• Continued hearing for 445 East Riding Drive resource area delineation to December 16 at 7:45 p.m.
• Approved Dan Wells' drone use at Foss Farm for December 2021, extending to January 7 if necessary.
• Authorized the Conservation Administrator to sign documents on behalf of the Commission.
• Approved bills as presented.
• Discussed enforcement at 42 Bingham Road, outlining next steps for stump removal and erosion control.
• Discussed unpermitted tree removal at 178 Brook Street and a Certificate of Compliance issue at 136 Hartwell Rd.

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Joint School Committees DEI Subcommittee is meeting to review minutes from November 10, 2021. The agenda also features an update from the DEI Director and discussions regarding state updates and school committee training.

• Approval of November 10, 2021 minutes
• DEI Director Update
• MASS/State Updates
• School Committee Training

The DEI Subcommittee met and accepted the prior meeting's minutes. The group received updates on equity audit focus groups, a listening session with students of color, and upcoming professional development. Members discussed the film 'Silent Beats' and the article 'Raising Antiracist Children,' and considered next steps for broader engagement. The meeting adjourned with no public comment.

• Approved minutes from the 11/3/21 meeting
• Heard update on equity audit focus groups running through December
• Heard report on regional listening session with students of color
• Discussed upcoming DEI-related professional development offerings
• Discussed the film 'Silent Beats' and the article 'Raising Antiracist Children'
• Discussed next steps to involve other CPS/CCRSC members and other school committees
• Heard superintendent update on MASS work regarding antiracist professional development
• Adjourned at 12:28 PM

Master Plan Steering Committee

The Master Plan Steering Committee is meeting to review a survey update and discuss recommendations regarding drivers and metrics. The committee will also outline next project steps.

• Survey update
• Discussion of recommendation drivers
• Discussion of recommendation metrics
• Next project steps

The Master Plan Steering Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 1, 2021, was canceled. No decisions or actions were taken.

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The committee will vote to approve several school policies, including those regarding student conduct and activity accounts. Discussions are also scheduled for the CCRSD Capital Plan and the CMS Building Project update.

• Vote to approve various school committee policies
• Discussion of CCRSD Capital Plan
• CMS Building Project update
• Review of CPS Capital Plan

The joint Concord and Concord-Carlisle School Committees voted to adopt policies JJF, JFABB, JIH, JJIF, and JICC, and to remove JICC-R from the policy manual. They also agreed on a capital plan schedule, placing repaving and lighting in FY23, the turf field in FY24, and the amenities building design in FY24. The committees heard updates on COVID cases, student engagement survey data, and the Concord Middle School building project budget of $102,716,610.

• Adopted policies JJF, JFABB, JIH, JJIF, JICC and removed JICC-R from the policy manual (roll call vote).
• Agreed to place repaving & lighting in FY23, turf field in FY26, amenities building design and tractor trailer in FY24, and amenities building in FY25 in the CCRSD Capital Plan.
• Approved minutes from the 10/26/21 and 11/9/21 meetings.
• Adjourned the CCSC meeting at 8:27 PM and the CSC meeting at 8:50 PM.

ARPA Committee

The Carlisle ARPA Committee will discuss the current status of the ARPA process. The committee will also review received funding request submissions and the potential ARPA funding list.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Discussion of ARPA process and current status
• Review of funding request submissions and potential ARPA funding list

The ARPA Committee approved the November 16 meeting minutes as printed (3-0 vote). The committee discussed the ARPA process, noting that the request form and letter were distributed to town departments on November 24 and posted with the Mosquito. No additional funding requests were received before this meeting, and the committee provided initial guidance that approved ARPA funds would likely go directly to organizations, which should submit requests themselves.

• Approved the November 16 meeting minutes as printed (3-0 vote).
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:40pm (3-0 vote).

Gleason Public Library Trustees

The Gleason Library Trustees will review library reopening procedures and meeting room reservations. The agenda also includes a discussion of a private foundation donation proposal and an update to the maternity leave policy.

• Library reopening review and meeting room reservations
• Private foundation donation proposal
• Maternity Leave policy update

The Gleason Public Library Trustees approved reopening the Hollis meeting room to the public with the same restrictions as the library and a suggested attendance limit of 25 people, down from the normal 50-person fire code limit. They also approved the FY23 action plan from the updated strategic plan. Other actions included approving the October minutes and discussing budget, staffing, and facility updates.

• Approved reopening Hollis meeting room to public with library restrictions and 25-person suggested limit
• Approved FY23 action plan from updated strategic plan
• Approved minutes from October 12 meeting
• Discussed budget tracking, PFAS testing, boiler repairs, and winterization efforts
• Noted Personnel Board has not yet voted on library requisition
• Noted Tory Fiske leaving for full-time position at another library
• Friends offered to underwrite scheduling software; Martha to consider
• Next art installment in February with higher proceeds to Endowment

Finance Committee

The committee will review previous meeting minutes and receive liaison reports. The agenda also includes discussion regarding a proposed Assistant Town Administrator and the draft FY23 budget model.

• Proposed Assistant Town Administrator
• Draft FY23 Budget Model
• Review and approval of prior meeting minutes
• Liaison reports

Town Governance Task Force

The Town Governance Task Force will review progress on assigned tasks and provide an update on the Select Board meeting. The group also plans to discuss survey result focus areas and prepare for a third round of surveying.

• Update on second round interviews
• Discussion of survey result focus areas
• Planning for third round survey
• Select Board meeting update

The Carlisle Governance Task Force decided to skip the optional second round of interviews and move directly to a third round, prioritizing questions for the Select Board. They also postponed a proposal to split infrastructure into physical and non-physical categories, keeping the five predefined focus areas. The group began developing questions for the third round, focusing on topics like government structure and HR function, with discussion on avoiding bias toward DEI as a methodology.

• Decided to move to third round of interviews, prioritizing questions for the Select Board
• Postponed proposal to split infrastructure into physical vs. non-physical, keeping 5 predefined focus areas
• Began developing questions for third round interviews, with group editing and discussion
• Adjourned meeting at 11:00am with unanimous vote

Transfer Station Task Force

This meeting consists of procedural items, including subcommittee updates and a vote to approve minutes from November 10, 2021.

• Vote to approve November 10, 2021, minutes
• Subcommittee updates

The Task Force decided to leave sticker fees unchanged, with possible future consideration, and recommended that the Select Board prioritize the private hauler issue for a new committee rather than deciding it now. They also agreed to pursue option 2B for the transfer station site plan, which would involve meeting with Gary to assess viability, and discussed a scaled C&D fee but took no action.

• Left sticker fees unchanged, deferring any change to future consideration.
• Recommended to the Select Board that the private hauler issue be a priority for the new committee, not decided now.
• Agreed to pursue option 2B for the transfer station site plan, contingent on meeting with Gary to assess viability.
• Decided to try low-cost bins in Phase 1 as an ADA access alternative.
• Discussed a scaled C&D fee but took no action.

Board of Health

The Board of Health will hold an executive session to discuss legal strategy. This discussion concerns the litigation Michael Bush et al. v. Town of Carlisle et al. in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.

• Executive session regarding litigation strategy for Case No. 1:21-cv-11794-ADB

Conservation Restriction Advisory Committee

The Conservation Restriction Advisory Committee will review minutes from the October 26 meeting. The agenda includes discussing site visits and reviewing the CR#70 draft for 542 School St.

• Review of CR#70 draft (542 School St.)
• Rescheduling site visit for CR#32 (80 Russell St.)
• Approval of outstanding monitoring reports

The Conservation Restriction Advisory Committee approved the October 26, 2021 minutes as written. It rescheduled the canceled CR#32 (80 Russell St.) inspection for Sunday, December 12 at 10:00am. The committee discussed CR#28 (Ice Pond Rd.) and CR#70 (542 School St.), proposing edits to the CR#70 draft, including adding horse paddocks and animal waste to prohibited activities and nesting boxes to permitted activities. No final approvals were made on these items.

• Approved the October 26, 2021 meeting minutes as written.
• Rescheduled the CR#32 inspection from Nov. 14 to Dec. 12 at 10:00am.
• Agreed to add horse paddocks and solid/liquid animal waste to prohibited activities in CR#70 draft.
• Agreed to add Wood Duck and Merganser nesting boxes as a permitted activity in CR#70 draft.
• Tabled final approval of CR#70 draft pending edits and CCF confirmation of survey.

Select Board

The Carlisle Select Board will conduct an FY22 Tax Classification Hearing. The agenda includes a report on community cable needs from Buske Associates and an update from the Governance Task Force. An executive session is scheduled to discuss litigation strategy and charges against a public official.

• FY22 Tax Classification Hearing
• Dangerous dog hearing for "Dexter" at 81 Greystone Lane
• Community Cable Needs Assessment report by Buske Associates
• Governance Task Force update from Chair Rebekah Vieira

Household Recycling Committee

The Carlisle Household Recycling Committee will review meeting minutes and discuss updated MADEP Waste Bans. The committee will also receive an update from the Transfer Station Task Force.

• Review of minutes
• Discussion of updated MADEP Waste Bans
• Transfer Station Task Force (TSTF) update

Municipal Facilities Committee

The Municipal Facilities Committee is continuing discussions regarding the merger of Town and School facilities management. The committee will also review Department of Public Works updates on salt shed expansion and trailer occupancy. Reports from town and school facilities managers are scheduled for review.

• Merging Town and School facilities management discussion
• Salt shed expansion
• Trailer certificate of occupancy
• Site-wide alarm system
• Reports from town and school facilities managers

The Municipal Facilities Committee approved a $2,450 alarm quote from American Alarm for the town trailer, contingent on Fire Department approval. The committee also discussed merging town and school facilities management, with concerns raised about staffing and the need for a study. No final decision was made on the merger.

• Approved $2,450 alarm quote from American Alarm for trailer, contingent on Fire Department approval (4-0)
• Approved minutes of July 8 and November 11, 2021 meetings (unanimous)
• Discussed merging town and school facilities management; no decision made
• Discussed trailer sprinkler system options; no decision made

Town Governance Task Force

The Town Governance Task Force is reviewing progress on assigned tasks and SharePoint files. Members will also receive an update on survey analysis and plan the second round of interviews.

• Survey analysis update
• Second round interview planning
• Review of previously assigned task updates
• Discussion of SharePoint document files

The Carlisle Governance Task Force met remotely on November 22, 2021, and reviewed action items, survey analysis, and focus areas. No formal decisions were made; the group only discussed ongoing work and scheduled future meetings.

• Reviewed action items; Item 44 complete, Items 46 and 47 ongoing
• Agreed to update Survey folder
• Scheduled meetings: Nov 29 (2 hrs), Dec 3 (1 hr), no meeting Dec 2

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Policy Subcommittee will review several school district policies, including student discipline and welfare. The meeting also includes a discussion on facility fees and a sustainable fleet policy.

• Review of Facility Fees history and recommendations
• Review of Sustainable Fleet Policy
• Review of student-related policies including discipline, complaints, and welfare
• Approval of October 28, 2021 minutes

The joint Concord/Carlisle School Committees Policy Subcommittee met and reviewed facility fee policies, discussing potential fee increases and a tiered system for residents, nonprofits, and for-profits. No final decisions were made; the subcommittee agreed to refine the fee spreadsheet and revisit the policies at a December meeting. The next meeting was rescheduled from December 9 to December 8.

• Approved minutes from 10.28.21 (3-0)
• Agreed to update facility fee spreadsheet and bring back for review
• Agreed to work on KF and KF-R policies for December review
• Rescheduled December 9 meeting to December 8 at 10:00 AM
• Adjourned at 11:31 AM (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will discuss plans for hiring a new assessor and review department administrative protocols. The board also intends to review GIS map changes and make a decision on the Harring abatement claim.

• Decision on Harring abatement claim
• Plans for hiring a new assessor
• Review of GIS map changes and possible funding
• Review of Patriot documents for DOR submission
• Review of temporary compensation adjustments

The Board of Assessors voted to accept Patriot Properties' interim assessment adjustments, which showed minimal year-over-year changes. They also voted to transfer supervisory duties for personnel to Town Administrator Tim Goddard. The board discussed hiring a new principal assessor, agreed to a 25% interim pay increase for administrative assistant Marianne McInerney, and deferred a decision on Heidi Harring's abatement petition pending further investigation.

Cultural Council

The Carlisle Cultural Council is reviewing grant awards and the scoring of FY22 grant applications. The meeting also includes discussions on Old Home Day 2022 programming and planning for ARPA funds.

• Scoring of FY22 grant applications
• Old Home Day 2022 programming
• ARPA funds plan
• Council fundraising plan
• Community Center discussion

The Carlisle Cultural Council voted 6-0 to approve the allocation of FY22 grant funds as summarized in an attached appendix. Council members scored each proposal and calculated averages before awarding amounts. The Council retained 20% of state funds for local cultural initiatives, as previously decided in October. A 15-day waiting period applies before awards can be announced.

• Approved FY22 grant fund allocations as summarized in the appendix, via a 6-0 roll call vote.
• Retained 20% of state funds to support local cultural initiatives, as decided in October.
• Deferred discussion of Old Home Day 2022.
• Noted no action needed on FY21 grantees who postponed events.
• Reported no response yet on ARPA Covid-19 Relief Funds.
• Planned to mail fundraising appeal letters beginning in December.
• Reported local funds account balance at $3,619.04.
• Scheduled next meeting for December 19, 2021 at 8:30 AM via Zoom.

Concord Carlisle Adult and Community Education Committee

The committee will review October 2021 minutes and discuss FY22 registration and budget numbers. Members will also consider proposed changes to the organization's by-laws and mission statement for a vote. Program updates regarding Armchair Travel and Can We Talk are also scheduled.

• Vote on changes to by-laws and mission statement
• Review of FY22 registration and budget numbers
• Recruitment timeline for Armchair Travel liaison
• Final numbers for Can We Talk program
• Discussion of open Advisory Committee seats

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) will meet via Zoom on November 18 to approve October meeting minutes. The committee will also receive an update from the Student Support Services Director and discuss by-law updates regarding officer roles. Additionally, members will discuss student transitions from 4th to 5th grade.

• Approval of October meeting minutes
• Updates to SEPAC by-laws regarding terms of office and officer roles
• Discussion on student transitions from 4th to 5th grade
• Student Support Services Director update

Town Governance Task Force

The Town Governance Task Force will discuss survey takeaways and provide an update on second-round interviews. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from four recent meetings in October and November.

• Review of survey takeaways
• Update on second round interviews
• Approval of minutes from Oct 21, Oct 28, Nov 12, and Nov 15
• Review of task tracker updates

The Carlisle Governance Task Force met remotely and set December 2 as the target date for completing second-round interviews, by consensus. It approved minutes from the October 21 and November 15 meetings by unanimous roll call votes, and discussed a possible written focus statement. Members also began categorizing survey comment themes into twelve general areas for further review.

• Set December 2 as the target date for completion of second round interviews (by consensus)
• Approved minutes of the 10/21/2021 meeting by unanimous roll call vote (7-0)
• Approved minutes of the November 15, 2021 meeting by unanimous roll call vote (7-0)
• Agreed each member would consider areas to focus on for compiling collected information
• Adjourned at 10:55 am by unanimous roll call vote (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The commission will hold continued hearings on multiple Notices of Intent regarding driveways, septic systems, and dwellings near wetlands. The agenda also includes discussions on tree removal guidelines for homeowners and FY’23 budget revisions.

• Notice of Intent for a paved driveway and culvert replacement off South Street
• Notice of Intent for a patio, hot tub, and gazebo at 80 Captain Wilson Lane
• Notices of Intent regarding residential construction near wetlands
• Discussion on tree removal guidelines for homeowners
• FY’23 budget revision

Board of Health

The Board of Health will consider a septic system permit for Clark Farm Stand and a presentation regarding Senior Residential Open Space at 0 South Street. Discussion items include an update on Benfield Farms leach field installation and COVID-19 town status.

• Clark Farm Stand septic system permit
• 0 South Street Senior Residential Open Space presentation
• Benfield Farms Leach Field Installation update
• PFA status report
• COVID-19 town status

The November 17, 2021 Board of Health meeting was cancelled because of a conflict with the COVID-19 vaccination clinic. No decisions were made, and no items were discussed. The agenda had listed potential items including a septic system permit for Clark Farm Stand and a presentation for 0 South Street, but none were addressed.

• Meeting cancelled due to conflict with COVID Vaccination Clinic

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Carlisle School Committee will meet to discuss school fees, budget updates, and playground committee progress. The agenda also includes an executive session regarding collective bargaining or litigation strategy. Additionally, the committee will review several payroll and accounts payable warrants.

• Presentation and discussion of school fees
• Updates on Highland Building/Dog Park and Castle Playground Committee
• Review of payroll warrant 22PR10 ($436,717.33)
• Fall 2021 Technology Discard List action item
• Executive session regarding collective bargaining or litigation strategy

The Carlisle School Committee met on November 17, 2021, and approved prior meeting minutes and the Fall 2021 Technology Discard List unanimously. They discussed a proposed $500 increase to kindergarten fees for FY23, reviewed the FY23 budget timeline, and heard updates on DEI initiatives, playground plans, and community engagement. No final votes were taken on fee changes or budget items.

• Approved minutes from Oct 13, Oct 20 (with edits), and Oct 27, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved Fall 2021 Technology Discard List (5-0)
• Entered executive session for collective bargaining/litigation strategy (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:56 PM (5-0)

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The School Advisory Council will meet to discuss topics including COVID vaccination for children, cafeteria food, and diversity and inclusion. The agenda also includes reviewing minutes from the October meeting and discussing dropoff and pickup procedures.

• COVID vaccination for children
• Food in the cafeteria
• Diversity and inclusion
• Dropoff and pick up procedures
• Review of October meeting minutes

The Carlisle School Advisory Council met on November 17, 2021, and approved the minutes from the October 20, 2021 meeting. The council discussed COVID vaccination for children, noting high family interest, and considered the possibility of maskless policies if vaccination rates reach 80-90%, but no decision was made. Other topics included communication about school vandalism, cafeteria food options, diversity and inclusion efforts, and drop-off/pick-up procedures. No formal votes were taken on these discussion items.

• Approved minutes of October 20, 2021 meeting (motion by Susan, seconded by Linda)

Historical Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing regarding a roofing replacement application for 9 Lowell Street. Members will also discuss upcoming roofing work at 14 Westford Street and potential communications equipment installation at 27 School Street.

• Public hearing for 9 Lowell Street roofing replacement
• Roofing project discussion for 14 Westford Street/5 Lowell Street A
• Communications equipment proposal for 27 School Street
• Presentation on commission roles by Nathan Brown
• Updates on Green Cemetery Summerhouse

The Carlisle Historical Commission voted unanimously to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for application 2021-08, approving the roof replacement at 9-11 Lowell Street using GAF Timberline HDZ architectural shingles. The commission also held informational meetings on proposed repairs at 5 Lowell Street/14 Westford Street and wireless equipment installation at 27 School Street, but took no formal votes on those items. A presentation by Select Board Liaison Nathan Brown covered commission rules, jurisdiction, and procedures.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness 2021-08 for roof replacement at 9-11 Lowell Street (unanimous vote).
• Held informational meeting on roofing and entablature repairs at 5 Lowell Street/14 Westford Street; no formal action taken.
• Held informational meeting on wireless equipment installation at 27 School Street; no formal action taken.
• Discussed adding a rule about repairs not requiring a hearing; no decision made.
• Adjourned meeting by unanimous vote.

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will hold a public hearing regarding an application to replace the roof at 9–11 Lowell Street. Interested parties may attend in person or via Zoom to provide input on the application.

• Application #2021-08: Roof replacement at 9–11 Lowell Street

Master Plan Steering Committee

The Master Plan Steering Committee is meeting to review a survey update. The committee will also hold a discussion regarding recommendations for drivers, metrics, and timing.

• Survey update
• Discussion of recommendations regarding drivers, metrics, and timing

The committee reviewed and edited the 'drivers' section of the master plan, making numerous wording changes and dropping several bullets. They also discussed survey results and assigned timelines to recommendations. No formal votes were taken; decisions were made by consensus.

• Dropped bullet on public-private partnerships (consensus)
• Removed 'car-oriented' from land use driver (consensus)
• Dropped bullet 4 in Land Use & Zoning Policy (consensus)
• Dropped bullet 8 in Housing (consensus)
• Dropped first two bullets in Transportation (consensus)
• Dropped bullet 4 in Sustainability (consensus)
• Dropped bullet 4 in Cultural and Historic Resources (consensus)
• Dropped bullets 2 and 3 in Open Space, Rec, and Nat. Resources (consensus)

Board of Health

The Board of Health is reviewing a septic system permit for Clark Farm Stand and an application for 0 South Street. The meeting includes an update on the Benfield Farms leach field installation and a discussion on COVID-19 status. An executive session is scheduled to discuss litigation strategy.

• Septic system permit for Clark Farm Stand
• Senior Residential Open Space Application for 0 South Street
• Update on Benfield Farms Leach Field Installation
• Discussion of COVID-19 town status
• Executive session regarding Michael Bush et al. v. Town of Carlisle et al. litigation

The Board voted 3-2 to continue the indoor mask mandate and review it in early January, rejecting a move to make it a strong recommendation. It also unanimously approved allowing performers and speakers to remove masks while performing or speaking. The Board tabled other outstanding minutes, discussed a septic permit for Clark Farm Stand, and reviewed a senior housing project at 0 South Street.

• Continued mask mandate 3-2, review in January
• Allowed performers/speakers to remove masks while performing (unanimous)
• Approved amended 10/27/21 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled other outstanding minutes
• Discussed Clark Farm Stand septic permit; agent to check with DEP
• Discussed 0 South Street senior housing; engineer to consult state on water/septic

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review prior meeting minutes and discuss capital and facilities needs beyond FY23. The committee is also scheduled to hold a discussion regarding the FY23 draft budget.

• Review & Approve Prior Meeting Minutes
• Capital & Facilities Needs Beyond FY23
• Discussion of FY23 Draft Budget

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to discuss an Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Brian Cruise. This discussion is scheduled to take place during an executive session.

• Executive Session: Discussion of Open Meeting Law complaint by Brian Cruise

ARPA Committee

The Carlisle ARPA Committee will discuss potential ARPA projects and determine next steps following a meeting with Strategic Municipal Services. The committee also plans to define the initial funding request process, including key dates and forms.

• Review of potential ARPA projects
• Definition of funding request process and key dates
• Review of funding request letter and form
• Debrief of Strategic Municipal Services meeting

The Carlisle ARPA Committee approved the ARPA Process Letter and Request Form, which will be distributed to town departments and boards. The committee also debriefed a consultant meeting, deciding to seek additional ARPA support options. Prior meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved October 19, 2021 minutes (3-0)
• Approved November 8, 2021 minutes (3-0)
• Approved ARPA Process Letter and Request Form with edits (3-0)
• Agreed to identify and consider additional external ARPA support options
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Cranberry Bog Working Group

The Cranberry Bog Working Group will discuss the Cranberry Bog Restoration and Management plan and invasive plant management recommendations. The agenda also includes discussions on native water lily control and an invasive species control NOI for Windswept Bog. Additionally, the group will elect officers.

• Review of October 18, 2021, minutes
• Cranberry Bog Restoration and Management plan discussion
• Invasive plant management recommendations from John Bakewell
• Discussion regarding control of native water lilies
• Election of CBWG officers

Town Governance Task Force

The Town Governance Task Force will discuss survey response updates and analyze survey results. The meeting also includes planning for the second round of interviews and reviewing task tracker updates.

• Survey analysis update
• Second round interview planning/status
• Review of previously assigned task updates
• Discussion of SharePoint document files

The Carlisle Governance Task Force met and made progress on its survey and interview process. Members updated the tracker, assigned second-round interviewees to interviewers, and set March 7 as the due date for recommendations. The meeting was adjourned with a unanimous vote.

• Updated tracker items from 'ongoing' to 'done' for survey functionality, first-round interviews, and mission statement
• Amended tracker item to have Kyle provide 'n' recommendations based on survey
• Created tracker item to collect and include all paper survey responses
• Assigned second-round interviewee/interviewer pairs (e.g., Blake/Bohn, Brown/Dalbec)
• Created tracker item for team to reach out to second-round interviewees
• Created tracker item for uploading first-round interview minutes to SharePoint
• Added Mission Statement to November 18 meeting agenda
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (7-0)

Town Governance Task Force

The Town Governance Task Force will discuss survey analysis and plan for second round interviews. Members will also review feedback from the Select Board and address mission statement development.

• Approval of minutes from October 4, October 21, October 25, October 28, and November 4, 2021
• Survey analysis discussion
• Second round interview planning
• Mission statement development
• Review of Select Board update feedback

The Carlisle Governance Task Force agreed to conduct a third round of interviews focused on top survey issues, with a report deadline of March 7, 2022. They also approved minutes from two prior meetings and assigned tasks for survey analysis and mission statement amendments.

• Consensus to conduct third round of interviews focused on top survey issues
• Set March 7, 2022 as report deadline (per Town Moderator)
• Approved 10/4/21 minutes as amended (4-0)
• Approved 11/4/21 minutes (4-0, Dalbec abstained)
• Dalbec to lead survey theme identification by 11/18/21
• Anagnostopoulos to insert warrant article 17 language into mission document

Municipal Facilities Committee

The committee will discuss the FY23 budget presentation to FinCom and library studies regarding the roof and RTU. Discussion will also cover DPW projects including salt shed expansion and a site-wide alarm system. The meeting includes continuing discussions on merging Town and School facilities management.

• Gale’s proposal for library roof study bid documents and project management
• Library RTU study
• DPW salt shed expansion
• DPW site-wide alarm system
• FY23 budget presentation to FinCom

The committee discussed the DPW trailer, deciding to remove beds and install recliners to avoid R3 occupancy classification, which would require a sprinkler system. They will also pursue an appeal of the classification. The FY23 budget request of $500K for a warrant article was discussed, and the merger of town and school facilities management was postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved minutes of October 28, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Discussed FY23 budget request of $500K for warrant article and $100K for operations
• Decided to replace trailer beds with recliners to avoid R3 classification
• Decided to pursue appeal of trailer classification with state
• Postponed town-school facilities merger discussion to next meeting
• Sidelined salt shed expansion for trailer work

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review a septic system permit for Clark Farm Stand and hear a presentation regarding 0 South Street. Discussion items include the Benfield Farms leach field installation, PFA's status report, and the town's COVID-19 status.

• Clark Farm Stand septic system permit
• Senior Residential Open Space presentation at 0 South Street
• Benfield Farms Leach Field Installation update
• PFA status report
• COVID-19 town status

The Carlisle Board of Health meeting scheduled for November 10, 2021, was cancelled because of a conflict with a COVID vaccination clinic. No decisions were made or items discussed. The next meetings are scheduled for December 1 and December 15, 2021.

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Policy Subcommittee is meeting to conduct reviews of multiple Carlisle Public Schools policies. The agenda includes discussions on topics ranging from student transportation and staff evaluations to student safety regulations.

• Review of school bus and student transportation policies
• Review of drug and alcohol use by students policy
• Review of background checks and equal opportunity employment statements
• Review of student records regulations and residency policy
• Review of facility naming and energy star compliance

The Carlisle School Committee Policy Subcommittee reviewed four policies and made no final decisions. It added Policy I7 (Library Materials Selection) to its review agenda after learning it was updated without librarian input. It recommended updating Policy J10 to match MASC's ILD policy, and will gather registrar feedback on J12 and J15 before recommending changes. Policy K1 (Energy Star Compliance) was reaffirmed with no edits.

• Added Policy I7 Library Materials Selection to 2021-2022 review agenda
• Recommended updating Policy J10 to MASC Policy ILD
• Deferred J12 Residency Policy changes pending registrar feedback
• Deferred J15 Student Records changes pending registrar feedback
• Reaffirmed Policy K1 Energy Star Compliance with no edits

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Joint School Committees DEI Subcommittee will meet to approve minutes from September 8 and September 21, 2021. The agenda includes an update from the DEI Director and subcommittee reading and training.

• Approval of September 8 and September 21, 2021, minutes
• DEI Director Update
• Subcommittee reading and training

The DEI subcommittee met remotely and heard from cultural competency consultant Dr. Paula Martin, who led an exercise on bias. Director Andrew Nyamekye reported that 30 students are in the Calculus Project and that equity survey completion rates were 91% at the middle school and 79% at the high school, with a full report expected by early March. The committee approved minutes from two prior meetings, with one abstention. No formal policy decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from 9.8.21 (2-0-1, Booth abstained)
• Approved minutes from 9.21.21 (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:27 AM (unanimous)

Transfer Station Task Force

This meeting covers procedural items including a vote to approve October 3, 2021, minutes. The task force will also receive subcommittee updates.

• Vote to approve October 3, 2021, minutes
• Subcommittee updates

The Transfer Station Task Force voted to recommend two hazardous waste days per year instead of one, and to partner with Strategic Materials for glass recycling. They also agreed to postpone decisions on glass crushing, cardboard baling, and single-stream recycling, and to move several recommendations to a long-term committee. No formal votes were taken on these items; they were discussion outcomes.

• Recommended 2 hazardous waste days per year (discussion, no vote)
• Recommended partnering with Strategic Materials for glass recycling (discussion, no vote)
• Postponed decision on glass crushing, cardboard baling, single-stream recycling (discussion, no vote)
• Agreed to move items 1 & 4 to long-term Transfer Station Committee (discussion, no vote)
• Approved minutes from Nov 3, 2021 (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 10:17 (unanimous)

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The joint committee will discuss the Concord Middle School Building Project, including ESSER funds and solar energy. Members will also review first readings for several student-related policies and examine FY22 variance reports. An executive session is scheduled to discuss litigation strategy regarding EDCO Collaborative.

• Concord Middle School Building Project costs and ESSER funding
• First readings of student conduct and activity account policies
• Vote to accept tennis gift
• Vote to accept CCYB Ripley Light donation
• Executive session regarding EDCO Collaborative litigation strategy

Gleason Public Library Trustees

The Trustees will discuss and approve an architect selection for an interior space remodel at the library. Residents may review submitted architectural responses at the library before the meeting.

• Architect selection for interior space remodel

The Gleason Public Library Trustees approved Schwartz/Silver's design services proposal and agreed to proceed with Phase 1, with exceptions including no furniture reuse, a new cost estimator for Phase 2, three town hall meetings instead of one, and eight 3D renderings instead of three. Christine Stevens will request a resubmitted proposal with these changes. The meeting was held via Zoom due to COVID-19.

• Approved Schwartz/Silver design services proposal for Phase 1
• Requested no re-use of furnishings
• Requested three town hall meetings instead of one
• Requested eight 3D renderings instead of three
• Christine Stevens to ask for referrals and credentials for new cost estimator PM+C

Land Stewardship Committee

The committee will discuss repair estimates for Bog House and updates on 2022 sign purchases. Members will also review Woodward signage reports and animal grazing plans for Woodward fields.

• Estimates for Bog House repairs including electrical work and stove exhaust fans
• Update on quotes for 2022 sign purchases
• Preliminary report on signage needed for Woodward
• Assessment of animal grazing plans for Woodward fields
• Status reports on Greenough Dam repair and Towle Stone Wall clearing

The committee discussed several items but made no formal decisions. They reviewed updates on handicapped parking signs, a sign purchase quote, and estimates for Bog House repairs. They also discussed signage for Woodward Land and a site visit report on invasive plants and grazing. No votes were taken.

• Approved October 12 meeting minutes as amended
• Discussed handicapped parking sign costs and state ADA contact (no action)
• Reviewed second sign quote of ~$4,500 for 2022 sign purchase (no action)
• Discussed obtaining estimates for Bog House repairs (no action)
• Discussed signage for Woodward Land (no action)
• Noted CBWG meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum (no action)
• Noted Towle Land wall clearing approved by ConsCom (no action)

Select Board

The Select Board will consider a request from Chief Fisher to hire an additional police officer. The agenda also includes a dangerous dog hearing and an update on the Town Governance Task Force.

• Request to hire an additional Police Officer
• Dangerous dog hearing for “Dexter” at 81 Greystone Lane
• Update from Town Governance Task Force Chair Rebekah Vieira
• Collective bargaining strategy with CTA
• Review of cemetery deeds

The Select Board continued the dangerous dog hearing for Dexter to November 23, 2021, to allow the dog owners' attorney time to review testimony. The board also approved a $100,000 backhoe purchase for the cemetery, accepted a Conservation Commission resignation, and made several appointments.

• Continued dangerous dog hearing for Dexter to Nov. 23
• Approved $100,000 backhoe purchase from Perpetual Care account
• Accepted resignation of Conservation Commissioner Kenneth Belitz
• Appointed Brian Murphy to Conservation Commission
• Appointed Lee Storrs and Christine Lear to Public Safety Facility Task Force
• Appointed Scott Jamison to Recreation Commission
• Approved cemetery deed transfers (4 deeds)
• Approved FY21 audit amendment with Clifton Larson Allen for $38,750

Planning Board

The Carlisle Planning Board and Tree Warden will hold a joint public hearing regarding the removal of eight trees along the West Street right of way. The proposed removal is necessary to facilitate the installation of a 40,000 gallon fire cistern.

• Removal of eight trees (maple, oak, and pine) on West Street
• Installation of a 40,000 gallon fire cistern
• Petition by the 566 Acton Street Nominee Trust

Planning Board

The Carlisle Planning Board and Tree Warden will hold a joint public hearing regarding a petition by the 566 Acton Street Nominee Trust. The proposal involves removing approximately 28 feet of stone wall and several trees on West Street. This action is intended to allow for the construction of a common driveway serving three single-family homes.

• Removal of approximately 28 feet of stone wall on West Street
• Removal of two 6" deciduous trees, one 24" oak, and one 10" deciduous tree
• Construction of a common driveway for three single-family homes

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold joint public hearings with the Tree Warden regarding requests for Scenic Road alterations on West Street. The agenda also includes an update from the Master Plan Steering Committee and discussions regarding the FY23 budget. Additionally, the board will consider a request for a lender's agreement release and an accessory apartment permit renewal.

• Public hearings for tree and stone wall removals on West Street
• Release of funds for 81 Russell Street Tri-Party Lender's Agreement
• Renewal of Accessory Apartment Special Permit at 45 Pine Brook Rd
• Master Plan Steering Committee update

The Planning Board unanimously approved three Scenic Road Alteration requests by the 566 Acton Street Nominee Trust to remove stone walls and trees along West Street for driveway and fire cistern construction. It also released $9,266 in funds held under a Tri-Party Lender's Agreement for 81 Russell Street, and renewed an Accessory Apartment Special Permit at 45 Pine Brook Rd. The board discussed but did not finalize Master Plan recommendations, continuing that discussion to the next meeting.

• Approved removal of 28 ft stone wall and 4 trees on West St (Map 17 Parcel 21-13) (6-0)
• Approved removal of 8 trees on West St (Map 17 Parcel 18-15) for fire cistern (6-0)
• Approved removal of 26 ft stone wall and 4 trees on West St (Map 18 Parcel 23-7) with conditions (6-0)
• Released $9,266.00 secured by Tri-Party Lender's Agreement for 81 Russell St (6-0)
• Renewed Accessory Apartment Special Permit at 45 Pine Brook Rd, conditional on property purchase (6-0)
• Approved minutes of 10/18/21 meeting (6-0)
• Authorized Co-Chair Blake to begin getting Interim Building Inspector contract position in place

Finance Committee

The Carlisle Finance Committee will review and approve minutes from previous meetings. The committee is also scheduled to discuss the Municipal Facilities Committee FY23 and a proposal for additional full-time police officers.

• Review and approval of prior meeting minutes
• Municipal Facilities Committee FY23
• Proposed additional full-time police officers

The Finance Committee reviewed the proposed 2022-23 municipal budget, including a proposal to create a separate maintenance budget for items under $2,000 and a shared facilities manager. Police Chief John Fisher discussed adding two full-time officers at a net cost of $28,000, noting the current full-time staffing level is not sustainable. No formal votes were taken on these items; the committee only approved prior meeting minutes and adjourned.

• Approved minutes from February 23, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 1, 2021 (unanimous)
• Discussed municipal budget proposal for 2022-23, no vote
• Discussed police request for two additional officers, no vote

Cranberry Bog Working Group

The Cranberry Bog Working Group will discuss the Cranberry Bog Restoration and Management plan. The meeting includes reviews of invasive plant management recommendations and native water lily control. Members will also elect officers and review correspondence regarding the Cranberry Bog House.

• Cranberry Bog Restoration and Management plan discussion
• Invasive plant management recommendations from John Bakewell
• Discussion of native water lilies (Nymphaea odorata) control
• Election of CBWG officers

The Cranberry Bog Working Group meeting scheduled for November 8, 2021, was cancelled because a quorum was not reached. No substantive decisions were made or discussed.

Town Governance Task Force

The Town Governance Task Force meeting includes updates on previously assigned tasks and survey responses. Members will discuss SharePoint files and conduct a survey analysis. The group also plans for second-round interviews.

• Survey response update and analysis
• Planning for second round interviews
• Review of Select Board update request
• Discussion of SharePoint document files

The Carlisle Governance Task Force canceled its meeting originally scheduled for Monday, November 8, 2021 at 9am. No substantive decisions were made, as the meeting did not take place.

• Canceled Nov. 8, 2021 meeting

ARPA Committee

The Carlisle ARPA Committee will review and approve minutes from the previous meeting. The committee is also scheduled to meet with Strategic Municipal Services and discuss next steps.

• Review and approval of prior meeting minutes
• Meeting with Strategic Municipal Services
• Discussion of next steps

The ARPA Committee met with Strategic Municipal Services (SMS) to discuss potential external support for ARPA work, but took no substantive decisions. Prior meeting minutes were not approved and were deferred to the next meeting. The committee will debrief on the SMS discussion and determine next steps at a future meeting.

• Adjourned meeting at 8:00pm (3-0)
• Deferred approval of prior meeting minutes to next meeting

Cultural Council

The council will conduct an initial review of FY22 grant applications and discuss programming for Old Home Day 2022. The meeting also includes updates on project statuses and planning for ARPA funds and fundraising.

• Initial review of FY22 grant applications
• Extension requests for Carlisle Community Chorus and Beyond The Notes
• Project status updates for Glow House and Celebrating Carlisle's Landscapes
• Planning for ARPA funds and council fundraising
• FY22 programming discussions including Old Home Day 2022

The Carlisle Cultural Council approved a 5-0-0 motion to extend the FY21 grant for the Carlisle Community Chorus to June 2022. The council also approved a letter to the Carlisle ARPA Committee requesting authorization to coordinate with local cultural groups for COVID-19 relief funds, with a 5-0-1 vote. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved extension for Carlisle Community Chorus grant to June 2022 (5-0-0)
• Approved letter to Carlisle ARPA Committee requesting coordination for COVID-19 relief funds (5-0-1)

Town Governance Task Force

The Task Force will review minutes from October 25 and October 28, 2021. The meeting also includes discussions regarding survey analysis and planning for second round interviews.

• Review/approval of October 25 and October 28, 2021, minutes
• Survey analysis
• Second round interview planning
• Select Board update request

The Carlisle Town Governance Task Force approved minutes from two prior meetings and decided to prepare lists of individuals for a second round of interviews. Members also agreed that only Chair Rebekah Vieira would attend the Select Board meeting on 9 Nov. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural and planning-focused.

• Approved 25 October minutes (5-0)
• Approved 28 October minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Decided each member will prepare a list of individuals for next interview round (5-0)
• Decided only Rebekah Vieira will attend Select Board meeting on 9 Nov

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The subcommittee is scheduled to review a wide range of existing Carlisle Public Schools policies. These reviews include topics such as background checks, emergency closings, and student transportation.

• Approval of October 20, 2021 meeting minutes
• Review of policy A5 (Background Checks)
• Review of policy C4 (Emergency Closings)
• Review of policy E5 (School Bus)
• Review of policy J4 (Drug and Alcohol Use by Students)

The Carlisle School Committee Policy Subcommittee met on November 3, 2021, and approved the minutes from the October 20, 2021 meeting. They reviewed nine school policies, deciding to reaffirm several without changes, while planning follow-ups on others. No final policy changes were made at this meeting.

• Approved minutes of October 20, 2021 Policy Subcommittee meeting
• Reaffirmed policy F3 Facility Naming
• Reaffirmed policy G1 Domestic Violence Leave
• Reaffirmed policy I4 Field Trip
• Reaffirmed policy J4 Drug and Alcohol Use by Students
• Reaffirmed policy J9 Pregnant Students
• Discussed adding diversity language to policy A4 Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
• Discussed possible change to policy E5 School Bus to allow students to ride alternate buses

Regional Meetings

The Lowell Regional Transit Authority Audit & Finance Subcommittee will meet on November 3, 2021. The meeting is scheduled to discuss the completed FY21 audit. Due to state emergency orders, the meeting will be held via remote participation.

• Discussion of the completed FY21 audit

Transfer Station Task Force

The Transfer Station Task Force will meet to approve minutes from October 20, 2021. The agenda includes a presentation of a decision tree by Tom Bilotta and an update on the Education Subcommittee.

• Approval of October 20, 2021 meeting minutes
• Decision Tree presentation by Tom Bilotta
• Education Subcommittee discussion

The Carlisle Transfer Station Task Force met and approved the October 20 minutes. They discussed next steps, including grant funding, fee structures, and operational changes. Subcommittees were formed for education, private haulers, and equipment. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the minutes.

• Approved October 20, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Formed subcommittees: Education (Barney, Carren, Christine), Private Haulers (John Petrie, Christine), Equipment (John Lavery, Tom Bilotta)

Master Plan Steering Committee

The Master Plan Steering Committee met for a discussion of recommendations. The provided agenda was sparse and contained no specific details on the content of these recommendations.

• Discussion of recommendations

The Master Plan Steering Committee reviewed and clarified 85 community engagement recommendations, consolidating some and prioritizing others for a town-wide survey. They identified fiscal sustainability recommendation 7A (a rolling facilities plan) as the most central, and clarified several others, including a senior tax deferment program. The priority recommendations will be presented to the Planning Board on November 8th.

• Consolidated recommendations 12B-12L into a single technology strategy recommendation
• Clarified recommendation 22D to specify a property tax deferment program with a lien on the home
• Identified recommendation 7A (rolling facilities plan) as the most central recommendation
• Noted that Conant Land is Town-owned and will be addressed in the Fiscal Sustainability narrative
• Deferred further definition of 'major renovations' in fossil fuel restriction recommendation 16A

Affordable Housing Trust

The Carlisle Affordable Housing Trust will discuss the MAPC Town of Carlisle Housing Production Plan scope of work. The agenda includes discussion regarding a CHAPA MEI grant application and legal support. Members will also receive updates on Benfield and Rocky Point.

• MAPC Town of Carlisle Housing Production Plan Scope of Work
• CHAPA MEI grant application
• Legal support discussion
• Membership discussion
• Updates on Benfield and Rocky Point

The Carlisle Affordable Housing Trust voted unanimously to authorize Beverly Shorey to sign an agreement with MAPC for the Housing Production Plan and to spend $25,000 from its treasury to fund it. The Trust also voted unanimously to engage Kathleen O'Donnell as legal counsel at $150 per hour. No other substantive decisions were made; the remaining items were discussions or updates.

• Authorized Beverly Shorey to sign MAPC agreement for Housing Production Plan (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 expenditure from CAHT treasury for Housing Production Plan (unanimous)
• Engaged Kathleen O'Donnell as legal counsel at $150/hour (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review and approve minutes from four prior meetings. The committee will also discuss presentations regarding the FY23 departmental budgets.

• Review and approval of minutes from four prior meetings
• Discussion of FY23 Departmental Budget Presentations

The Finance Committee met jointly with the Select Board and discussed the FY23 departmental budget presentations, focusing on staffing levels, the Carlisle Public School's 4.1% budget increase, and rising Concord/Carlisle High School contributions. No formal decisions were made; the committee committed to future long-term capital planning and expressed a desire for the Finance Department to take a greater role in the budget process.

• Approved minutes from 9/20/21 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 10/18/21 (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 8:29pm (unanimous)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will discuss several park-related proposals, including the Community Center Proposal and pickleball updates. The commission is scheduled to vote on awarding the Dog Park Design Contract. Other discussions include softball field improvements and irrigation cabinet repairs.

• Vote to award the Dog Park Design Contract
• Proposed improvements to softball field
• Pickleball proposal updates and deliberations
• Community Center Proposal discussion
• Allocation of funds for Spalding Irrigation cabinet repair

The Recreation Commission approved the dog park design contract with Fisher Design Group, nominated Scott Jamison to the commission, and accepted a contract for Brick Building repairs. The commission also discussed the proposed pickleball facility, with members expressing support and outlining next steps including an engineering study and Town Meeting vote. No final decision was made on the pickleball facility itself.

• Approved September 20, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Nominated Scott Jamison to Recreation Commission (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Fisher Design Group for dog park design phase (unanimous)
• Accepted Marty's Landscaping and Home Improvement contract for Brick Building repairs (unanimous)
• Approved $1,650 for Wi-Fi irrigation clock and cabinet repair (unanimous)
• Approved additional $2,000 for October mowing costs (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding an application by Robert Kvietkauskas. The request seeks a special permit to continue operating an insurance brokerage business at 50 School Street.

• Special permit application for an insurance brokerage at 50 School Street

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a special permit application for the continued operation of an insurance brokerage business. The property is located within the Residence A Historic District.

• Application 2112: Special permit for an insurance brokerage at 50 School Street

The Carlisle Zoning Board of Appeals voted 6-0 to grant Robert Kvietkauskas a five-year special permit renewal for the Carlisle Insurance Brokerage, with the same conditions as the 2016 permit. The board also approved the October 4, 2021 minutes as amended and discussed an application checklist to be revised and sent to Town Counsel.

• Granted special permit renewal for Carlisle Insurance Brokerage (6-0)
• Approved October 4, 2021 minutes as amended
• Closed public hearing for Application 2112 (6-0)
• Discussed and amended application checklist for Town Counsel review

Personnel Committee

The Carlisle Personnel Committee is meeting to address the CoA Transportation/Office Manager position and additional hours for the Assistant Treasurer-Collector. The agenda does not provide specific details regarding proposed actions or decisions.

• CoA Transportation/Office Manager
• Additional hours for Assistant Treasurer-Collector

The Carlisle Personnel Committee meeting scheduled for October 28, 2021 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No decisions were made or items discussed.

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Policy Subcommittee will meet via Zoom to elect a Chair and approve previous meeting minutes. The committee is scheduled to review several district policies regarding student conduct, athletics, and school bus usage.

• Vote for Chair of Policy Subcommittee
• Approval of March 18 and April 28, 2021, minutes
• Review of student discipline and welfare policies
• Review of athletic concussion and school bus conduct policies
• Review of Sustainable Fleet Policy

The Concord/Concord-Carlisle School Committees' Policy Subcommittee met and voted to move four policies forward to the School Committee for first readings: Student Activity Accounts (JJF), Admission of Exchange Students (JFABB), Searches and Interrogations (JIH), and Athletic Concussion (JJIFF). The subcommittee also voted to reapprove and re-date the Student Conduct on School Buses policy (JICC) and remove its regulation (JICC-R) from the policy manual, placing it in student handbooks instead. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved moving policy JJF Student Activity Accounts to School Committee for first reading (3-0)
• Approved moving policy JFABB Admission of Exchange Students to School Committee for first reading (3-0)
• Approved moving File JIH Searches and Interrogations to School Committee for first reading (3-0)
• Approved moving policy JJIFF Athletic Concussion to School Committee for first reading (3-0)
• Approved reapproving and re-dating File JICC and removing JICC-R from policy manual to student handbooks (3-0)

Municipal Facilities Committee

The committee will discuss the FY23 budget for presentation to FinCom. Agenda items include library roof and RTU studies, as well as updates on DPW salt shed expansion and trailer status. Discussion continues regarding merging Town and School facilities management.

• Library roof study proposal from Gale
• FY23 budget discussion for FinCom presentation
• DPW salt shed expansion
• DPW site-wide alarm system
• Merging Town and School facilities management

The Municipal Facilities Committee voted unanimously to accept Gale Associates' proposal for bid documents and project management for the library roof study, despite concerns about the $84,000 cost. The committee also approved a $15,180.43 quote from Triumph for a DPW trailer ramp. Discussions on the FY23 budget included proposals for increased facilities manager funding and a possible combined town-school facilities manager position.

• Accepted Gale Associates quote for library roof study (4-0)
• Approved Triumph quote for DPW trailer ramp at $15,180.43 (4-0)
• Discussed FY23 budget request including $80K for facilities manager expenses and $47K for enhanced salary

Regional Meetings

The Lowell Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting on October 28, 2021. The agenda includes monthly reports from the Administrator, Finance Director, and Facility Director. Members will also receive an update regarding the Appia Complaint.

• Acceptance of September 23, 2021 meeting minutes
• Review of warrants and invoices
• Administrator’s Report
• Finance Director’s Monthly Report
• Appia Complaint Update

Town Governance Task Force

The Town Governance Task Force will review task updates, SharePoint files, and survey responses. Kyle Dalbec will provide an assessment of SurveyMonkey capabilities and other necessary tools. The group will also approve minutes from several October meetings.

• Approval of minutes from October 4, 10, 21, and 25, 2021
• Assessment of SurveyMonkey capabilities and additional tools by Kyle Dalbec
• Update on survey responses and task tracker
• Review of interview progress and note taker sign-ups

The Carlisle Governance Task Force met remotely and approved the October 14, 2021 meeting minutes with revisions by unanimous roll call vote. Consideration of minutes from October 4, 21, and 25 meetings was tabled because the minute preparers were absent or abstention would leave fewer than four voting members. Members agreed to review survey comments and prepare personal insights for the November 12 meeting, and discussed interview scheduling progress.

• Approved October 14, 2021 minutes with revisions (4-0)
• Tabled October 4, 2021 minutes (preparer absent)
• Tabled October 21, 2021 minutes (preparer absent)
• Tabled October 25, 2021 minutes (abstention issue)
• Agreed to review survey comments and prepare insights for Nov 12 meeting
• Approved adjournment (4-0)

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review several Notices of Intent involving construction, septic systems, and driveway extensions near wetlands. The agenda also includes interviews for a commission vacancy and a grazing license agreement. Additionally, the board will discuss homeowner tree removal guidelines.

• Notice of Intent for office and garage construction at 547 Westford Street
• Request for Determination regarding a septic system at 201 Bedford Road
• Notice of Intent for a patio, gazebo, and retaining walls at 80 Captain Wilson Lane
• Multiple Notices of Intent for driveway and building work at 566 Acton Street
• Discussion of tree removal guidelines for homeowners

The Carlisle Conservation Commission issued Standard Orders of Conditions for two West Street lots (DEP 125-1125 and 125-1127) and a Negative Determination for a septic system at 201 Bedford Road. It also approved an Agricultural Grazing Agreement with Clark Farm for Woodward Fields and recommended Brian Murphy for appointment to fill a vacancy. Several hearings were continued to November 18, 2021.

• Issued Standard Order of Conditions for DEP 125-1125 (West Street lot) with special conditions (4-0)
• Issued Standard Order of Conditions for DEP 125-1127 (West Street lot) with special conditions (4-0)
• Issued Negative Determination/B2 for septic work at 201 Bedford Road (5-0)
• Approved Agricultural Grazing Agreement with Andrew Rodgers of Clark Farm for Woodward Fields (4-0)
• Recommended Brian Murphy to Select Board for Conservation Commission appointment (4-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for DEP 125-0966 at 81 Russell Street (4-0)
• Approved Land Use Permit for Scout Troop 135 at Foss Farm and camping permit at Towle Conservation Land (5-0)
• Continued hearings for 547 Westford Street, 80 Captain Wilson Lane, and 566 Acton Street projects to November 18, 2021

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Notice of Intent for 453 West St. The proposal includes constructing part of a dwelling, a paved driveway, and septic system components within a 100-foot wetland buffer zone.

• Proposed construction of a dwelling portion at 453 West St.
• Installation of a private paved driveway and septic system components
• Work within the 100-foot Buffer Zone of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands

Conservation Commission

The Carlisle Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Notice of Intent filed by Sheila Heen. The proposal includes constructing an office and garage, extending a driveway, and relocating a septic tank near a wetland buffer zone.

• Public hearing for construction at 547 Westford St.
• Proposed office and garage construction
• Driveway extension and septic tank relocation
• Work within the 100-foot Buffer Zone of a Bordering Vegetated Wetland

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Notice of Intent filed by Justin Neal. The filing seeks after-the-fact approval for work within the 100' Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands. Proposed work includes a patio, walkway, hot tub, gazebo, and retaining wall extensions.

• After-the-fact filing for unapproved work at 80 Captain Wilson Lane
• Installation of concrete paver patio, walkway, and hot tub
• Construction of a gazebo
• Extension of previously approved large boulder retaining walls

Conservation Commission

The Carlisle Conservation Commission is holding a public hearing regarding a Notice of Intent. The proposal involves constructing a portion of a private paved driveway, an infiltration trench, and associated grading and tree removal near a wetland on West St.

• Public hearing for driveway construction at West St. (Map 17 Parcel 18 Lot 15)
• Proposed work includes a paved driveway, infiltration trench, grading, and tree removal
• Work is located within the 100' Buffer Zone of a Bordering Vegetated Wetland

Personnel Committee

The Carlisle Personnel Committee met to discuss personnel matters. Agenda items included the CoA Transportation / Office Manager role and additional hours for the Assistant Treasurer-Collector.

• CoA Transportation / Office Manager
• Additional hours for Assistant Treasurer-Collector

Board of Health

The Board will review a garbage grinder allowance request for 9 Timothy Lane and a septic system upgrade timetable for 27 Old East Street. Discussion items include water issues at Fern’s Country Store and PFAs sampling updates.

• Garbage Grinder allowance request for 9 Timothy Lane
• Septic system upgrade timetable for 27 Old East Street
• Water issue update for Fern’s Country Store
• Permit modification discussion for Clark Farm Market
• PFAs sampling update

The Carlisle Board of Health approved a septic permit for 8 Timothy Lane with a garbage grinder restriction, and approved a temporary deed restriction for 27 Old East Street until the septic system is upgraded. The board also discussed updates on Fern's Country Store water issue, Clark Farm Market permit, Benfield Farms leach field, FY23 budget, and PFAS sampling, but took no final action on these items.

• Approved septic permit for 8 Timothy Lane with garbage grinder restriction (unanimous)
• Approved temporary deed restriction for 27 Old East Street until septic upgrade (unanimous)
• Tabled minutes approval until next meeting

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Carlisle School Committee will hold a meeting focused on member training. The session will be facilitated by Dorothy Presser from the Massachusetts Association of School Committees.

• School Committee Member Training led by Dorothy Presser

The Carlisle School Committee met for a training session on roles and responsibilities, led by a Massachusetts Association of School Committees facilitator. No substantive decisions were made; the only action was a unanimous vote to adjourn.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Carlisle Finance Committee will meet on October 27, 2021. The agenda includes scheduled sessions for the DPW, Town Hall, Gleason Library, Facilities, Recreation, CCRSD, and Finance Department.

• DPW at 4:30 pm
• Town Hall at 5:00 pm
• Gleason Library at 6:00 pm
• CCRSD at 7:45 pm
• Finance Department at 8:30 pm

The Finance Committee heard budget presentations from DPW, Town Hall, COA, Town Clerk, Finance, Recreation, and CCRSD for FY23. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was informational, with departments outlining expected needs and cost increases. The meeting adjourned unanimously.

• No formal decisions made; budget presentations only

Select Board

The agenda outlines a schedule of sessions involving various town departments and committees. The document does not list specific discussion topics, motions, or decisions for these scheduled items.

• Town Clerk
• DPW
• Gleason Library
• CCRSD
• Finance Department

Master Plan Steering Committee

The Master Plan Steering Committee met to discuss recommendations. The agenda contains no other specific items or topics.

• Recommendations discussion

The Master Plan Steering Committee discussed and approved edits to multiple draft recommendations, including changes to fossil fuel restrictions, water use reduction, and housing affordability language. The committee also approved minutes from previous meetings and assigned follow-up tasks to staff. No final plan was adopted; the changes are part of an ongoing review process.

• Approved minutes from October 15 and October 20 (6-0)
• Approved minutes from July 30 (5-0)
• Revised recommendation 16A to restrict fossil fuel use, with narrative on major renovations and embodied carbon
• Revised recommendation 17A on recycling and solid waste, to be vetted with DPW
• Revised recommendation 18B to encourage reduction of community-wide water use, especially during dry months
• Revised recommendations 20B and 20D on housing affordability to reference the Housing Production Plan
• Revised recommendation 21A to support intergenerational needs via municipal properties or a new Community Center
• Revised recommendation 23A on community health concerns, removing 'community-wide'

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Joint School Committee is meeting to discuss budget projections, school improvement plans, and COVID-19 updates. The agenda includes votes on transportation bonuses and a committee appointment.

• Vote to approve transportation COVID bonuses
• Vote to appoint representative to Superintendent’s Sustainability Committee
• Discussion of updated 5-year budget projections for CCRSD
• Review of facility fees and local district comparables
• CCHS School Improvement Plan updates

Conservation Restriction Advisory Committee

The Conservation Restriction Advisory Committee will review monitoring reports for several properties, including Cutters Ridge and Malcolm Meadows. The committee also plans to elect officers and interview a candidate for a vacancy.

• Election of Officers
• Approval of CR #22 (Cutters Ridge) monitoring report
• Review of CR #53 (Malcolm Meadows) monitoring report
• Review of CR #48 (West St) monitoring report
• Interview with Jeannie Geneczko for committee vacancy

The Conservation Restriction Advisory Committee elected Ken Harte as Chair, Rick Oches as Vice Chair, and Nancy Cowan as Secretary. The committee approved monitoring reports for CR#22 (Cutters Ridge), CR#53 (Malcolm Preserve), and CR#48 (West St), with minor edits to the Malcolm Preserve report. The CR#28 (Ice Pond) report was tabled pending completion of blanks. A new member, Jeannie Geneczko, was welcomed.

• Elected Ken Harte as Chair, Rick Oches as Vice Chair, Nancy Cowan as Secretary
• Approved minutes of June 22, 2021 as written
• Approved monitoring report for CR#22 (Cutters Ridge) as written
• Approved monitoring report for CR#53 (Malcolm Preserve) as amended
• Approved monitoring report for CR#48 (West St)
• Tabled CR#28 (Ice Pond) monitoring report pending completion of blanks

Select Board

The Carlisle Select Board will hold a public hearing regarding an Eversource grant of location for natural gas service on Bedford Road. The agenda also includes a presentation by Clark Farm, LLC concerning an Agricultural Preservation Restriction and a review of the FY 23 Board of Health budget.

• Public hearing: Eversource grant of location for natural gas service on Bedford Road
• Presentation by Clark Farm, LLC regarding Agricultural Preservation Restriction
• FY 23 Board of Health budget presentation
• Executive session to consider the value of real property at 201 Concord Street
• Discussion of Transfer Station Task Force charge

The Select Board unanimously approved an Agricultural Preservation Restriction (APR) with an Affirmative Covenant and Option to Purchase at Agricultural Value for Clark Farm, LLC, protecting approximately 9.57 acres at 185 Concord Street. The board also approved an Eversource grant of location for underground conduit on Bedford Road, appointed Kate Reid to MAGIC and the CTA contract negotiating team, and endorsed a MAGIC letter urging the Commonwealth to use ARPA funds for direct COVID costs. The board reviewed but made no decision on the FY23 Board of Health budget and heard a presentation from the Transfer Station Task Force.

• Approved Agricultural Preservation Restriction for Clark Farm, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Eversource grant of location for ~162 feet of conduit on Bedford Road (unanimous)
• Appointed Kate Reid as MAGIC representative (unanimous)
• Appointed Kate Reid as Select Board representative for CTA contract negotiations (unanimous)
• Endorsed and signed MAGIC letter urging Commonwealth to use ARPA funds for COVID costs (unanimous)
• Endorsed joint Inter-Municipal Agreement for Shared Health Services Grant (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 28, 2021 as amended (4-0-1, Brown abstained)
• Approved minutes of October 12, 2021 as amended (unanimous)

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Special Education Subcommittee will review minutes from previous meetings and discuss goal setting for the 2021-2022 school year. The meeting also includes a period for public comments.

• Review/approval of minutes from August 16, September 23, and October 13, 2021
• Goal setting for the 2021-2022 school year

The Carlisle School Committee's Special Education Subcommittee discussed and set goals for the 2021-2022 school year, focusing on communication and data transparency, and will share them with the full committee in November. It also approved the minutes from three prior meetings (8/16, 9/23, 10/13) by motion. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were taken.

• Approved minutes from 8/16/21, 9/23/21, and 10/13/21 meetings (motion by Comperchio, seconded by Mostoufi)
• Set 2021-2022 goals for the subcommittee, to be shared with the full school committee in November

Finance Committee

The Carlisle Finance Committee has scheduled meetings with several municipal departments and boards. These include sessions with the Fire Department, Police Department, and Board of Health. The agenda also includes time for the Planning Board and Carlisle Public Schools.

• Fire Department
• Police Department
• Board of Health
• Planning Board
• Carlisle Public School

The Carlisle Finance Committee met via teleconference to review FY23 budget proposals from the Fire, Communications, Police, Board of Health, Planning, Conservation, Library, and School departments. No formal votes were taken on any budget items; the meeting was informational, with discussion only. The committee also discussed rescheduling the October 27 meeting due to the Municipal Finance Committee not being ready to present.

• Discussed rescheduling 10/27 meeting to 6:30pm (no vote)
• Reviewed Fire Department budget proposal including UTV purchase and engine replacement (no vote)
• Reviewed Communications Department budget with no non-salary increases (no vote)
• Discussed Police request for two new officers, not approved (no vote)
• Reviewed Board of Health budget with small increases (no vote)
• Discussed Planning Board staffing reorganization (no vote)
• Reviewed Conservation budget, level from last year (no vote)
• Reviewed Library budget and potential MAR impacts (no vote)

Town Governance Task Force

The Town Governance Task Force will review task updates regarding SharePoint files and survey responses. The meeting includes discussions on meeting conduct, norms, and rules of order. Members will also address interview priorities and scheduling progress.

• Review of survey response updates
• Discussion of meeting conduct, norms, and rules of order
• Final mosquito communication relating to survey
• Planning for interview priorities and scheduling

The Carlisle Governance Task Force met remotely and approved a final letter reminding residents of the survey deadline, to be published in the Mosquito. The group also set upcoming meeting dates and discussed interview logistics and meeting conduct norms. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved final Mosquito survey letter (6-0)
• Set meeting schedule: 10/28, 11/4, 11/8 TBD, 11/12
• Adjourned at 9:56am (6-0)

Select Board

The agenda consists of a schedule for several municipal departments and boards to meet with the Select Board. No specific motions, contracts, or ordinances are detailed in this document.

• Fire Department
• Police Department
• Board of Health
• Planning Board
• Carlisle Public School

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) will meet via Zoom to receive an update from the Student Support Services Director. Co-chairs will discuss FCSN membership confirmation and scheduling a Basic Rights Workshop. The publicity chair will also provide updates regarding newsletters, website changes, and coffee chats.

• Student Support Services Director Update
• FCSN membership confirmation
• Scheduling of Basic Rights Workshop
• Publicity updates for newsletter and website

Town Governance Task Force

The Town Governance Task Force will review progress on assigned tasks, including SharePoint files and survey responses. The meeting also includes discussing interview priorities, questions, and scheduling for October.

• Approval of minutes from 10/4/2021, 10/7/2021, and 10/14/2021
• Update on survey responses
• Discussion of interview priorities and questions
• Review of member action items

The Carlisle Governance Task Force approved finalized interview questions for Round 1 of candidate interviews, with a unanimous vote. The group also agreed to interview the first seven identified candidates, with flexibility to add department heads and select committee heads, and to potentially request second-round interviews based on survey feedback. Survey response update noted 251 responses as of the meeting time, with a letter to be sent to the local paper to encourage more participation.

• Approved finalized interview questions for Round 1 (unanimous)
• Agreed to interview first seven identified candidates
• Agreed to potentially request second-round interviews based on survey feedback
• Agreed to interview department heads and certain select committee heads
• Approved minutes from 10/7/21 and 10/14/21 meetings

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Carlisle School Committee will discuss the FY23 budget review. The committee is also scheduled to take action on a Magic Subregion letter regarding ARPA Funds.

• FY23 Budget Review
• Action on Magic Subregion letter regarding ARPA Funds

The Carlisle School Committee reviewed the proposed FY23 budget but took no vote on it, scheduling further discussion for November and a public hearing for December. The committee unanimously endorsed a MAGIC Subregion letter asking the Commonwealth to use ARPA funds to assume COVID-related costs for municipalities. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Endorsed MAGIC Subregion ARPA funds request (5-0)
• No vote on FY23 budget; further discussion set for November 17 meeting
• Public hearing on FY23 budget scheduled for December

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The School Advisory Council will discuss updates regarding playgroups and mathematics programming. The meeting also includes a review of minutes from the June 9, 2021 meeting.

• Review of June 9, 2021 minutes
• Playgroup Update
• Elementary math pilot and middle school math research

The School Advisory Council held a meeting via Zoom on October 20, 2021. The agenda included public comment, introductions, selection of a parent co-chair, approval of minutes from the June 9, 2021 meeting, a playgroup update, and discussion of an elementary math pilot and middle school math research. No formal decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved minutes from spring meeting on 6/9/21
• Discussed elementary math pilot and middle school math research

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Policy Subcommittee is reviewing several Carlisle Public Schools policies. These reviews include the Equal Opportunity Employment Statement, background checks, and emergency closings. The committee will also evaluate policies regarding the evaluation of administration, faculty, and staff.

• Review of Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
• Review of Background Checks policy
• Review of Emergency Closings policy
• Review of Evaluation of Administration, Faculty and Staff policies

The Carlisle School Committee Policy Subcommittee met via Zoom and reviewed four policies. Minor edits were suggested to the Equal Opportunity Employment Statement and Background Checks policies, while no edits were suggested for Emergency Closings and Evaluation of Administration, Faculty and Staff policies. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural.

• Reviewed CSC Policy A4 Equal Opportunity Employment Statement, suggested minor edits
• Reviewed CSC Policy A5 Background Checks, suggested capitalization edits
• Reviewed CSC Policy C4 Emergency Closings, no edits suggested
• Reviewed CSC Policy C5 Evaluation of Administration, Faculty and Staff, no edits suggested

Historical Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to install replacement signage at 7 Westford Street. The meeting also includes updates on the Green Cemetery Summerhouse and administrative discussions about property owner communications.

• Public hearing for signage at 7 Westford Street
• Updates on Green Cemetery Summerhouse
• Approval of July 21, 2021 minutes

Transfer Station Task Force

The Transfer Station Task Force will meet via Zoom to approve minutes from September 29, 2021. The agenda includes an interim report to the Select Board. Most other items on the agenda lack specific descriptive details.

• Approval of September 29, 2021 minutes
• Interim Report to Select Board
• Discussion regarding education
• Discussion regarding a decision tree

The Transfer Station Task Force discussed C&D disposal and agreed to recommend eliminating permit fees for large items and C&D for stickered residents with pickup-size loads or less, with an optional refund of $450 in 2021 fees to 8 residents. They also reviewed and approved edits to an interim report to the Select Board, including clarifying that the town is not knowingly violating recycling laws. No formal votes were taken on these items due to lack of quorum at adjournment.

• Approved minutes from September 29, 2021 (motion by Lavery, seconded by Bilotta)
• Agreed to recommend no fee for large items and no C&D fee for stickered residents with pickup-size loads or less
• Agreed to consider optional refund of $450 in 2021 C&D fees to 8 residents
• Approved motion that the charge's second bullet is understood as town not knowingly violating recycling laws (motion by Lavery, seconded by Bilotta)
• Agreed to eliminate 'close transfer station' from Out of Box section of interim report
• Agreed to reword 'other section' to 'Curbside pickup' in interim report
• Agreed to add collaboration with charities for swap shed or furniture pickup in report
• Agreed to note dumping rate based on 2019 in report

Master Plan Steering Committee

The committee met to conduct a discussion regarding recommendations. The provided agenda contains no other specific items or topics for review.

• Recommendations discussion

The Master Plan Steering Committee reviewed and revised draft recommendations across fiscal sustainability, connectivity, and environmental stewardship sections, adding new items on broadband access, cybersecurity, and revenue sources. The committee also approved minutes from two prior meetings and discussed survey wording changes. No final decisions were made on the master plan itself; the revisions are part of the ongoing drafting process.

• Approved minutes for 09/15/2021 and 10/06/2021 (unanimous)
• Reworded fiscal sustainability recommendation 9B on user fees
• Added recommendation 9C on exploring new revenue sources (e.g., real estate transfer fees, impact fees)
• Added recommendation 11C on school-age transportation needs
• Added recommendation 12A on increasing broadband internet access
• Added recommendation 12G on improving/updating the Town website
• Added recommendation 12H on reviewing cyber security measures
• Dropped recommendation 15F, folding its content into 15E narrative

Town Governance Task Force

The Town Governance Task Force will review task updates and SharePoint document files. Members will also establish priorities and questions for upcoming interview rounds.

• Review of previously assigned task updates
• Discussion of SharePoint document files
• Setting October interview priorities and questions
• Determining second-round interview priorities and questions
• Review of member action items

The Carlisle Town Governance Task Force selected seven individuals to interview as part of its governance review, assigning each to a member. The group also discussed an Open Meeting Law violation related to distributing an interviewee list and agreed to follow Town Counsel guidance. Interview questions were tabled for the next meeting.

• Selected 7 interviewees: Tim Goddard, Kim Kane, Jim O'Shea, Peggy Wang, Gary Davis, Jon Metivier, Joan Ingersoll
• Assigned interviewers by consensus: Kim Kane–JB, Peggy Wang–PA, John Metivier–VM, Jim O'Shea–RM, Tim Goddard–KD, Joan Ingersoll–RV, Gary Davis–BC
• Tabled drafting interview questions for next meeting (21-Oct)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (7-0)

ARPA Committee

The committee will meet with the Town Administrator to discuss the ARPA process and external resource support. Members will also review a MAGIC letter regarding State ARPA funds and receive an update on potential fund usage.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Discussion of ARPA process and external resource support
• Review of MAGIC letter regarding State ARPA funds
• Update on potential ARPA fund usage

The committee approved prior minutes and discussed ARPA administration, noting auditors declined due to conflict and external support is needed. They supported scheduling a meeting with Strategic Municipal Services and confirmed ~$750k (50%) of ARPA funds received. Discussion of the MAGIC letter was deferred until Kate Reid is present.

• Approved October 5, 2021 minutes (2-0)
• Supported external ARPA resource support and requested meeting with Strategic Municipal Services
• Deferred MAGIC letter discussion until Kate Reid is present
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding a common driveway special permit for West Street and scenic road alterations on Acton Street and West Street. The board will also receive an update from the Master Plan Steering Committee.

• Continued public hearing for common driveway special permit at 10, 11 & 13 West Street
• Public hearing for stone wall removal on Acton Street
• Joint public hearing for tree and stone wall removal on West Street
• Master Plan Steering Committee update
• Discussion regarding stone wall work at 566 Acton Street

The Carlisle Planning Board approved the Common Driveway Special Permit Decision for Stillmeadow Farm South (Lots 10, 11 & 13 West Street) unanimously (7-0) and closed the public hearing. The Board also consented to a scenic road alteration to remove approximately 7 feet of stone wall on Acton Street, with stones to be reused on site. A joint hearing with the Tree Warden for additional scenic road alterations on West Street was continued to November 8, 2021, due to missing tree posting requirements.

• Approved Common Driveway Special Permit Decision for Stillmeadow Farm South (7-0)
• Closed public hearing for Stillmeadow Farm South common driveway (7-0)
• Consented to removal of ~7 ft stone wall on Acton Street, stones to be reused (7-0)
• Closed public hearing for Acton Street scenic road alteration (7-0)
• Continued West Street scenic road alteration hearing to 11/8/21 (7-0)
• Approved minutes from 9/27/21 meeting (7-0)
• Authorized payment of 4 project review invoices (7-0)
• Re-appointed officers and appointed new liaisons for FY22 (7-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a petition to remove approximately 7 feet of stone wall along the right of way on Acton Street. The proposed removal is intended to facilitate the construction of a common driveway for two single-family homes.

• Removal of approximately 7 feet of stone wall on Acton Street
• Construction of a common driveway for two single-family homes

Planning Board

The Planning Board and Tree Warden will hold a joint public hearing regarding a petition to remove approximately 26 feet of stone wall on West Street. The proposal seeks to construct a common driveway for two single-family homes and includes the removal of several trees.

• Removal of approximately 26 feet of stone wall on West Street (a Scenic Road)
• Removal of two 10” oaks, one 26” pine, and one 4” maple tree
• Construction of a common driveway for two single-family homes

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Special Education Parent Advisory Council will review previous meeting minutes and receive updates from the Director of Student Services. The council will also address open leadership positions and upcoming parent workshops.

• Approval of June 10 and September 18 meeting minutes
• Filling vacancies for Co-President, Secretary, and Publicity Chair
• Updates from the Director of Student Services
• Discussion regarding SEPAC's role in advising the school committee

Municipal Facilities Committee

The committee will discuss merging the management of Town and School facilities. The agenda includes progress reports on library RTU and roof studies. Facilities managers for both the Town and School are scheduled to provide reports.

• Combining Town and School facilities management
• DPW trailer certificate of occupancy status
• Library RTU study progress report
• Library roof study discussion
• Reports from Town and School facilities managers

Finance Committee

The committee will review minutes from previous meetings and examine FY21 financial results presented by Kelly Beyer. The agenda also includes liaison updates and preparations for upcoming departmental budget meetings.

• Review and approval of prior meeting minutes
• FY21 financial results presentation
• Liaison updates
• Preparations for departmental budget meetings

The Finance Committee approved minutes from four prior meetings and reviewed FY21 financial results, including a $332,658.46 excess revenue over budget and a $220k surplus in the Group Insurance line item. No new substantive decisions were made; the meeting focused on updates and preparations for FY23 budget sessions.

• Approved Feb 23, 2021 minutes (4-0)
• Approved Mar 15, 2021 minutes (6-0)
• Approved Jun 6, 2021 minutes (6-0)
• Approved Aug 23, 2021 minutes (6-0)

Cranberry Bog Working Group

The working group will meet with MaryAnn DePinto of Three Oaks Environmental regarding the RFP for the Cranberry Bog restoration and management plan. The agenda also includes an update on water registration renewal and invasive plant management recommendations.

• Meeting with Three Oaks Environmental regarding the restoration and management plan RFP
• Update on Water Registration renewal for the Bog
• Invasive plant management recommendations from John Bakewell
• Discussion regarding control of native water lilies (Nymphaea odorata)

Select Board

The Carlisle Select Board will discuss and vote on a letter of response regarding the State redistricting plan. The meeting is scheduled for 9:30 a.m.

• Vote on letter of response to State redistricting plan

The Carlisle Select Board voted unanimously 3-0 to send a letter to the Joint Committee on Redistricting opposing the proposed House redistricting plan. The letter argues the plan splits Concord and Carlisle, which share a regional school district, and would damage their effective state representation. No other substantive decisions were made at this special meeting.

• Approved sending letter to Joint Committee on Redistricting opposing proposed House redistricting plan (3-0)

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Concord Carlisle High School School Advisory Council will meet to discuss statutory obligations under Chapter 71, Section 59C. The agenda also includes reviews of the School Improvement Plan and the District Curriculum Accommodation Plan (DCAP).

• Chapter 71, Section 59C statutory obligations
• School Improvement Plan review
• District Curriculum Accommodation Plan (DCAP) review

Master Plan Steering Committee

The Master Plan Steering Committee met via teleconference for a discussion regarding recommendations and MP elements coordination. The provided agenda contains no other specific items or scheduled decisions.

• Discussion of recommendations

The committee reviewed and edited a list of 85 recommendations for clarity and consistency with 24 Master Plan goals, focusing on items 3C, 3D, 5A, 5B, 7A, 7C, 7D, 8A, and 9A. Changes were agreed upon and will be re-drafted before the next meeting. Item 8A was not finalized pending additional information on the Bog House property. The committee also discussed mailing paper surveys to all registered voters to boost survey participation.

• Agreed to wording changes on recommendations 3C, 3D, 5A, 5B, 7A, 7C, 7D, and 9A
• Deferred finalizing recommendation 8A pending more info on Bog House status
• Discussed mailing paper surveys to ~4,000 registered voters (cost underwritten privately)
• Scheduled continued review for October 20, 2021

Trails Committee

The Carlisle Trails Committee will discuss progress on 2021 conservation land activities and infrastructure needs. The meeting also includes a review of recent maintenance reports and planning for upcoming community walks.

• Greenough Land Trail Improvements and Woodward Village trails
• Boardwalk repair and duckboard installation planning
• Greenough Dam repair discussion
• Review of Tree, Boardwalk, and Mowing Report Log
• Planning for a post-Thanksgiving walk

The Carlisle Trails Committee approved the September meeting minutes as amended. They discussed and planned various trail maintenance projects, including installing benches, repairing boardwalks, and addressing trail flooding. No formal votes were taken on these items; they were discussed and assigned to volunteers.

• Approved September 10 meeting minutes as amended
• Installed bench at Towle field near marker T13 (Oct. 13)
• Agreed next two benches on Woodhaven Trail and Malcolm Outer Loop
• Replaced 14 rotten decking boards on Cross Street Greystone boardwalks (Sept. 25)
• Repaired boardwalk on Rockstrom Trail (Oct. 13)
• Selected route for Hart Farm Trail reroute and made first cut (Sept. 12)
• Received $1,412 donation from MTB50 ride
• Scheduled next meeting for December 3, 2021

Concord Carlisle Adult and Community Education Committee

The CCACE Advisory Committee will review FY22 registration and budget numbers. The meeting includes discussions on class formats for Winter 2022 and a review of the organization's mission statement and by-laws.

• Review of current and proposed Mission Statement
• Discussion on Zoom vs in-person formats for Armchair Travel and Drivers Ed
• FY22 registration and budget numbers
• Creation of a liaison position
• $25 referral discount for IMSCC

The Concord Carlisle Adult and Community Education (CCACE) Advisory Committee met and approved the September 2021 minutes. They reviewed proposed by-law changes, including a new mission statement and liaison positions, with a vote scheduled for November. The committee also discussed program updates, including strong registration numbers and a positive budget balance of over $150,000.

• Approved September 2021 minutes (motion by Claudia Feeney, second by Barbara Magee)
• Scheduled vote on proposed mission statement and by-law changes for November meeting
• Agreed to send survey to Armchair Travel registrants about winter format (Zoom vs in-person)
• Agreed to advertise for advisory committee members on back cover of winter catalog
• Volunteered Demi Ayres and Paula Casey for gift wrapping at The Concord Bookshop

Town Governance Task Force

The Town Governance Task Force is meeting to review survey responses and SharePoint document files. Members will also establish priorities and questions for upcoming rounds of interviews. The agenda includes reviewing action items and approving minutes from October 4 and October 7, 2021.

• Establishing interview priorities and questions
• Reviewing survey response updates
• Approving minutes from October 4 and October 7, 2021
• Updating task tracker and action items

The Carlisle Town Governance Task Force reviewed survey responses (180+ received) and voted unanimously to publish a reminder in the Mosquito encouraging residents to complete the survey before month's end. Members also reached tentative consensus to conduct a first round of 7 interviews (one per member) with town staff, excluding Select Board members and policy makers, though interview process details remain unresolved. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved drafting and publishing survey reminder in Mosquito (4-0)
• Agreed to move forward with 7 initial interviews, 1 per member
• Excluded Select Board members and policy makers from first interview round
• Assigned Kyle Dalbec to lead survey data analysis
• Assigned all members to bring 7 interview names to next meeting

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will begin a project with Patriot focused on new growth and field assessments. Members will also review progress on new growth numbers and discuss interim assessment adjustments. Additionally, the board will address department staffing and coverage concerns.

• Kick-off of new growth and field assessment project with Patriot
• Review of progress on new growth numbers
• Discussion of interim assessment adjustments
• Discussion of department staffing/coverage concerns

The Carlisle Board of Assessors voted unanimously to increase the tax work-off abatement for seniors from an unspecified amount to $1,500 per year, funded through the overlay account. The board also discussed the withdrawal of an appeal by the Divine Will Foundation, the anticipated extended absence of the principal assessor, and plans to use Patriot Properties to cover her duties. No other formal decisions were made.

• Increased tax work-off abatement to $1,500 per year (unanimous)
• Noted Divine Will Foundation withdrawing appeal; potential overlay fund release discussed

Conservation Commission

The Carlisle Conservation Commission will review a Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Geoffrey Freeman. The request involves installing a septic tank, pump chamber, and sewer line within the 100-foot buffer zone of a Bank Resource Area at 201 Bedford Rd.

• Septic tank, pump chamber, and sewer line installation at 201 Bedford Rd

Conservation Commission

The meeting includes continued hearings for residential projects involving septic systems, driveways, and home construction within wetland buffer zones. Members will also discuss tree removal guidelines and signage for Cutter’s Ridge Trail.

• Notice of Intent for garage and driveway expansion at 1756 Monument Street, Concord
• Construction of a common driveway for three lots on West Street
• Request for determination for a septic system at 201 Bedford Road
• Discussion regarding 'No Biking' signs for Cutter’s Ridge Trail
• Update on Greenough Dam Repair and wetlands replication plan

The Carlisle Conservation Commission voted to close hearings and issue orders of conditions for several wetland projects, including a garage addition at 1756 Monument Street and a common driveway at West Street. The commission also accepted a $1,400 gift from a biking group, approved trail signage, and continued hearings for other projects. All votes were unanimous except where noted.

• Issued Standard Order of Conditions for 1756 Monument Street garage project (5-0, Wells abstained)
• Issued Order of Conditions for West Street common driveway project (4-0, Ognibene and Wells abstained)
• Issued Standard Order of Conditions for single-family home at Map 18, Parcel 23-7 (5-0, Wells abstained)
• Closed hearing for single-family home at Map 17, Parcel 22-9; draft OOC to be reviewed Oct 28
• Continued hearing for single-family home at Map 18, Parcel 23-6 to Oct 28 for site visit
• Continued hearing for septic system at 201 Bedford Road to Oct 28
• Accepted $1,400 gift from Mosquito Mountain Biking Group into Conservation Gift Fund (6-0)
• Approved two 'No Biking' signs for Cutter's Ridge Trail (6-0)

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Carlisle School Committee will discuss updates on the Brick Building, Highland Building, and FY23 budget. Action items include decisions on naming the Performing Arts Studio and determining Brick Building usage. The committee will also process several payroll and accounts payable warrants.

• Action item: Brick Building Usage
• Action item: Naming of the Performing Arts Studio
• Review of FY23 Budget
• Payroll Warrants #1822 ($402,445.40) and #2222 ($408,696.47)
• Accounts Payable Warrants #2022 ($59,775.40) and #2422 ($46,395.34)

The Carlisle School Committee approved several action items, including allowing the Recreation Department to use space in the Brick Building through June 30, 2030, and naming the performing arts studio in honor of William Wolfgang Shaw. They also approved the 2021-2022 School Committee goals and offsite overnight/out-of-state field trips for grades 6 and 8. The meeting included an executive session and discussion of COVID protocols, field trip planning, and budget review.

• Approved Recreation Department use of Brick Building space through June 30, 2030 (5-0)
• Approved naming performing arts studio in honor of William Wolfgang Shaw (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved School Committee goals for 2021-2022 (5-0)
• Approved offsite overnight and out-of-state field trips for Grade 6 and Grade 8 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of September 15, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation (5-0)

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Special Education Subcommittee will review minutes from August 16 and September 23, 2021. The committee also plans to discuss goal setting for the 2021-2022 school year.

• Review/approval of August 16, 2021 minutes
• Review/approval of September 23, 2021 minutes
• Goal setting for 2021-2022 school year

The Carlisle School Committee's Special Education Subcommittee met and reviewed four proposed goals for the 2021-2022 school year, focusing on communication about programs, student progress, partner organizations, and special education finances. No formal decisions were made; minutes from prior meetings were held for approval, and the subcommittee plans to finalize goals before sharing them with the full school committee in November.

• Held approval of August 16 and September 23, 2021 minutes until October 25 meeting
• Reviewed four proposed 2021-2022 goals for the subcommittee
• Scheduled two additional joint meetings with SEPAC during the year
• Agreed to update goal list before October 25 subcommittee meeting

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing to gather comments on community cable needs related to the Comcast contract renewal. The input will inform the final Community Needs Assessment prepared by the town's consultant.

• Public hearing on Comcast cable license renewal
• Community Needs Assessment to capture public comments

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Joint School Committee will review preliminary fall budget updates for fiscal year 2023 for both CCRSD and CPS. The agenda also includes discussions regarding COVID-19 updates, student enrollments, and ESSER-III funds.

• CCRSD FY23 preliminary fall budget updates
• CPS FY23 preliminary fall budget updates
• COVID-19 updates
• October 1 enrollment figures
• ESSER-III discussion

The Concord and Concord-Carlisle school committees met jointly and approved an early release day at Thoreau Elementary School in November to allow teachers to move into modular classrooms. They also discussed preliminary FY23 budget updates for both districts, reviewed COVID updates, and heard recommendations for ESSER-III funding allocations.

• Approved early release on Nov 5 or Nov 12 at Thoreau Elementary (unanimous)
• Approved open session minutes from 9/14/21 and 9/16/21 (unanimous)
• Adjourned CCSC meeting at 8:37 PM (unanimous)
• Adjourned joint meeting at 9:30 PM (unanimous)

Gleason Public Library Trustees

The Trustees will review the library's reopening status and discuss a recent meeting with the Select Board. The agenda also includes reviewing fundraising proposals and updating maternity leave and social media policies.

• Library reopening review
• Approval of 2022 holiday closing schedule
• Review of private foundation donation proposal
• Maternity Leave policy update
• Social media policy review

The Gleason Public Library Trustees approved the 2022 holiday closing schedule with edits and the newly revised social media policy. They also approved the September minutes and discussed reopening plans, a potential PFAS/water report, and a possible backfill for Deena's position, but no final decision was made on that position.

• Approved September 2021 minutes
• Approved 2022 holiday closing schedule with edits
• Approved newly revised social media policy

Land Stewardship Committee

The committee will discuss recommendations for handicapped parking spaces and sign purchases for 2022. Members will also review protocols for removing non-native plants and foraging on conservation lands.

• Recommendations for handicapped parking spaces
• Sign purchase quotes for 2022
• Protocols for removal of non-native plants from conservation land
• Protocols for foraging from conservation lands
• Status of Towle Stone Wall Clearing proposal

The Land Stewardship Committee met and discussed several topics, including ADA-compliant handicapped parking at seven conservation lands, new signs for 2022, and invasive plant control. No formal votes or decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational and planning-focused.

• Approved September 14 meeting minutes as written
• Discussed ADA parking options; no decision made
• Discussed 2022 sign purchase; new quotes needed
• Discussed Cranberry Bog House safety recommendations; no action taken
• Discussed Benfield baseline report outline; no approval
• Discussed foraging and invasive plant policies; no decision
• Discussed future invasive control with John Bakewell; no action
• Discussed water lily removal at Cranberry Bog; deferred to working group

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing to consider a petition from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a EVERSOURCE. The proposal involves installing approximately 162+ feet of conduit in Bedford Road. This installation is intended to provide underground electric service to the Kay’s Walk Carlisle multi-unit residential development.

• Public hearing for Eversource Grant of Location petition
• Installation of 162+ feet of conduit on Bedford Road
• Underground electric service for Kay’s Walk Carlisle development

The Select Board approved a location order granting NSTAR Electric Company dba Eversource Energy permission to install underground conduits and manholes along Bedford Road. The work includes approximately 136 feet of conduit south of pole 5/72 and 26 feet north of pole 5/73 at Kay's Way. Construction must follow the filed plan and town bylaws, and be done to the Select Board's satisfaction.

• Approved location order for Eversource to install ~136 feet of conduit on Bedford Road
• Approved installation of ~26 feet of conduit at Kay's Way intersection
• Required construction per plan by T. Thibault dated August 9, 2021
• Required compliance with town bylaws and policies on conduits and manholes
• Required work to be done to the satisfaction of the Select Board

Select Board

The Carlisle Select Board will hold public hearings regarding natural gas service from Eversource on Bedford Road and the Community Cable Needs Assessment. The board also plans to discuss FY22 goals for Police, Fire, and Communications departments and consider changes to Green Cemetery fees.

• Grant of location for Eversource natural gas service on Bedford Road
• Closing of Community Cable Needs Assessment hearing
• Consideration of changes to Green Cemetery fee structure
• Discussion of FY22 Police, Fire, and Communications departmental goals
• Continuation of Dangerous Dog hearing

The Select Board unanimously voted to declare the dog Beau (Carlisle Dog License Number 865) a Dangerous Dog after a public hearing that included testimony about four separate biting incidents. The board ordered that the dog be humanely restrained, muzzled and leashed when off the owner's property, and identified via microchip or similar method. The board also voted to continue the Eversource public hearing, close the Comcast cable needs hearing, and approved several cemetery deed transfers.

• Declared dog 'Beau' a Dangerous Dog and ordered humane restraint, muzzling/leashing when off premises, and lifetime identification.
• Voted to continue the Eversource public hearing to October 26, 2021.
• Voted to close the public hearing for the Community Cable Needs Assessment.
• Approved four Green Cemetery deed transfers (Deeds 763-766).
• Supported the Planning Board's appointment of Christina Christodoulopoulos to the Master Plan Steering Committee.
• Appointed Jeannie Geneczko to the Conservation Restriction Advisory Committee.
• Voted to preliminarily deny Comcast's renewal license proposal to allow for continued negotiation.
• Approved the minutes of September 14, 2021, as presented.

Planning Board

The Planning Board Staffing Subcommittee meeting includes a review of previous action items and continued discussions regarding the Planner position. The agenda also covers assignments, deadlines, and next meeting dates.

• Continued discussions related to the Planner position
• Review of previous action items

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet via Zoom to discuss an Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Brian Criuse. This matter is scheduled for an executive session.

• Discussion of an Open Meeting Law complaint by Brian Criuse

Cultural Council

The Carlisle Cultural Council will discuss grant awards, fundraising, and the FY22 grant cycle. The meeting also includes planning for FY22 programming, such as Old Home Day 2022.

• Approval of September 17, 2021 minutes
• Grant awards and related actions
• FY22 programming including Old Home Day 2022
• FY22 Grant cycle discussion
• Fundraising updates

The council approved a 5-0-1 extension for the Voices of Reentry grant to June 2022, with one abstention. It also unanimously approved allocating 5% and 20% of state funds for administrative costs and the Old Home Day music program, respectively. The council discussed the FY22 grant cycle, noting fewer applications and planning a review meeting for December 17.

• Approved extension for Voices of Reentry grant to June 2022 (5-0-1)
• Approved 5% state funds for administrative costs for OHD music program (6-0)
• Approved 20% state funds for OHD music program (6-0)

Municipal Facilities Committee

The Municipal Facilities Committee will discuss updates regarding DPW salt shed expansion and trailer occupancy status. The committee will also review progress on library roof and RTU studies. Additionally, members will follow up on the proposal to merge Town and School facilities management.

• Salt shed expansion
• Library roof study discussion
• RTU study progress report
• Merging Town and School facilities management follow-up
• DPW trailer certificate of occupancy status

Town Governance Task Force

The Town Governance Task Force will review and approve minutes from three recent meetings. The group will also hold discussions regarding task timelines, interview processes, and future recommendations.

• Approval of minutes from 9/23/2021, 9/30/2021, and 10/4/2021
• Discussion regarding timeline of assigned task
• Discussion regarding interview priorities and process
• Discussion regarding recommendations

The Carlisle Governance Task Force approved the minutes from its September 23 and September 30 meetings, with the latter approved 4-0-1 after a quorum was reached. Members discussed the task list, agreeing that Vice-Chair Moroney would finalize and send a survey, and that Member Cruise would track issues with obtaining contact information. They also discussed recommendation strategies and interview plans, agreeing to develop a first-round interview list and questions at the next meeting, with a goal to finish interviews by November 3, 2021.

• Approved September 23, 2021 minutes as modified, 4-0
• Approved September 30, 2021 minutes as modified, 4-0-1
• Approved revision to September 23, 2021 minutes to add reference to September 13, 2021 minutes, 5-0
• Agreed Vice-Chair Moroney will draft and send survey letter and finalize distribution list
• Agreed Member Cruise will track information-gathering issues
• Agreed to compile a mandatory interviewee list and develop interview questions at next meeting
• Agreed to revisit recommendation strategy discussions at a later date
• Adjourned meeting at 10:54am, 5-0

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss COVID-19 status reports and mask mandates. The meeting includes reviews of deed restriction requests for 75 Peter Hans Road and 288 Lowell Street. Members will also discuss permit conditions for Garrison Place and a water issue update for Fern’s Country Store.

• Deed restriction modification request for 75 Peter Hans Road
• Deed restriction request for 288 Lowell Street
• COVID-19 status report and mask mandate discussion
• Water issue update for Fern’s Country Store
• Discussion of permit conditions for Garrison Place

The Carlisle Board of Health approved two deed restriction modifications (75 Peter Hans Road and 288 Lowell Street) to allow additional rooms while maintaining septic capacity, and voted unanimously to continue the town's mask mandate, revisiting it in November. The board also issued a certificate of compliance for Garrison Place's septic system and declined to endorse a glass grinder purchase.

• Approved garbage grinder deed restriction for 75 Peter Hans Road (4-1)
• Approved garbage grinder deed restriction and Title 5 inspection for 288 Lowell Street (unanimous after amendment)
• Continued mask mandate, revisit in November (unanimous)
• Issued certificate of compliance for Garrison Place septic system (unanimous)
• Declined to endorse glass grinder purchase
• Approved minutes from 8/25/21 and 9/7/21

Master Plan Steering Committee

The committee will receive updates on community engagement and discuss recommendations for Master Plan elements coordination.

• Community Engagement Updates
• Recommendations Discussion

The committee discussed and agreed on revisions to several goals and recommendations for the Carlisle Master Plan, including making Goal 1A more specific about environmentally sensitive agricultural use, rewording Goal 2B and 2C, and reordering sections. They also discussed survey launch plans and outreach methods. No final votes were taken; decisions were made by consensus.

• Agreed to make Goal 1A more specific: 'Support efforts to designate open space and new land acquisitions specifically for environmentally sensitive agricultural use'
• Agreed to change Goal 1B to pursue grants for 'Grow Local' agricultural promotion
• Agreed to move Bog house recommendation to Goal 1C
• Agreed to drop second sentence of Goal 2B, leaving evaluation of educational and regulatory options for historic protection
• Agreed to new language for Goal 2C on educating owners of historic properties
• Agreed to reorder sections to place section 3 first in Carlisle Character goals
• Agreed to have Jack and Kerry reword Goal 3C
• Agreed to consider new language for Goal 3D on protecting natural resources

Planning Board

The Planning Board Staffing Subcommittee met to review previous action items and continue discussions related to the Planner position. The meeting also included setting assignments, deadlines, and determining next meeting dates.

• Continued discussions related to Planner position
• Review of previous action items

Gleason Public Library Trustees

The Gleason Public Library Trustees scheduled presentations from Schwartz/Silver, Lerner Ladds Bartels, and GUND Partnership. Each firm is scheduled to deliver a 20-minute presentation followed by 10 minutes of questions and answers.

• Presentation by Schwartz/Silver
• Presentation by Lerner Ladds Bartels
• Presentation by GUND Partnership

ARPA Committee

The Carlisle ARPA Committee will meet to establish committee roles and review eligible uses for ARPA funding. The meeting also includes identifying key deadlines and outlining a timeline for deliverables.

• Definition of committee roles
• Review of ARPA funding and eligible uses
• Identification of key deadlines and deliverables
• Outline of process for deliverables

The first meeting of the ARPA Committee was held to define roles and review Carlisle's ARPA funding. The committee elected Scott Triola as chair (3-0) and discussed eligible uses, including the Carlisle Public School water filtration project. No funding decisions were made; the committee will confirm the town's allocation and meet with the Town Administrator next.

• Elected Scott Triola as ARPA Committee Chair (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Municipal Facilities Committee

The Municipal Facilities Committee will continue discussions on a proposed organizational chart for Facilities and Grounds. The meeting includes updates on Department of Public Works (DPW) items, such as salt shed expansion and trailer status. Additionally, members will review progress reports regarding library roof and RTU studies.

• Proposed organizational chart for Facilities and Grounds
• DPW salt shed expansion
• DPW site-wide alarm system
• Library roof study discussion
• Library RTU study progress report

Town Governance Task Force

The Town Governance Task Force will review task updates and SharePoint document files. The meeting includes a vote to finalize survey content and distribution methods. Members will also discuss interviews and distribution tasks.

• Vote on survey content and distribution finalization
• Review of previously assigned task updates
• Discussion regarding SharePoint document files
• Review of member action items

The Carlisle Governance Task Force finalized its survey document and a letter to the Carlisle Mosquito, setting the survey closing date for October 31, 2021. The group also decided not to email employees about the survey before the article was published, and Kyle volunteered to handle data analysis.

• Approved final survey version with closing date Oct 31, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved finalized letter for Carlisle Mosquito publication (4-0, Rebekah absent)
• Decided not to email survey to Town employees before Mosquito article (5-0)
• Kyle volunteered to perform data analysis from Survey Monkey

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding an application to amend plans approved in August 2019. Applicants Eric Adams and Angus Beasley are requesting to reconfigure rear parking spaces at 21–23 Bedford Road. The property is located within the Residence A Historic District.

• Application to amend plans for parking reconfiguration at 21–23 Bedford Road

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a Special Permit application. Kevin Walker is requesting permission for the continued operation of a landscaping business at 350 Rutland Street.

• Special Permit application (2109 SP) for a landscaping business in the Residence B District

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Carlisle Zoning Board of Appeals will review two applications at this meeting. One request seeks a special permit for a landscape business at 350 Rutland Street. Another application proposes amending plans to reconfigure rear parking spaces at 21-23 Bedford Road.

• Special Permit for continued landscape business operation at 350 Rutland Street
• Plan amendment to reconfigure rear parking spaces at 21-23 Bedford Road

The Carlisle Zoning Board of Appeals approved a five-year renewal of a special permit for Kevin Walker's landscape business at 350 Rutland Street, with the same conditions as the 2018 permit. The board also approved an amendment to the parking plan for 21-23 Bedford Road, reconfiguring spaces as requested by the Historical Commission, despite a potential legal challenge noted by the board. Both decisions were approved unanimously (5-0).

• Granted special permit renewal for landscape business at 350 Rutland St (5-0)
• Approved parking plan amendment for 21-23 Bedford Rd (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Aug 2 and Sep 13 meetings as amended

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Board of Directors will interview and potentially appoint a Financial Administrator. The meeting includes a vote on the appointment and a subsequent vote on the contract for the position.

• Interview and potential appointment of Financial Administrator
• Contract for the next Financial Administrator

Town Governance Task Force

The Town Governance Task Force will meet to finalize an initial survey and authorize its distribution. The meeting also includes discussions regarding collection methods, interview priorities, and recommendations.

• Finalizing and authorizing initial survey distribution
• Discussion of collection methods
• Discussion regarding interview priorities and process
• Discussion regarding recommendations
• Approval of minutes from September 9, 23, and 27, 2021

The Carlisle Town Governance Task Force met and approved minutes from previous meetings. They reviewed and made changes to a community survey, adding a comment box and highlighting selected responses, and set the survey closing date for Nov. 1. They also revised a letter to local outlets and decided to send additional letters in coming weeks. Interviews were discussed but tabled.

• Approved 9/9 minutes as amended
• Approved 9/27 minutes as amended
• Added comment box to survey question 4
• Decided to highlight only selected response level in survey
• Set survey closing date to Nov. 1
• Made substantial changes to survey letter to the Mosquito and other outlets
• Decided to send additional letters to the Mosquito and other outlets in coming weeks
• Tabled discussion on when to start interviews and how to conduct them

Planning Board

The Planning Board Staffing Subcommittee will review previous action items and continue discussions related to the Planner position. The meeting also includes setting assignments, deadlines, and future meeting dates.

• Discussion of the Planner position
• Review of previous action items

The Planning Board Staffing Subcommittee meeting scheduled for September 29, 2021, was cancelled by the subcommittee chair and will be rescheduled to a future date to be determined. No substantive decisions were made.

• Meeting cancelled by subcommittee chair
• Rescheduled to a future date TBD

Transfer Station Task Force

The Transfer Station Task Force will review charges for a potential report to the Select Board on October 26, 2021. The meeting also includes subcommittee updates and a vote to approve minutes from September 1 and September 15, 2021.

• Approval of September 1 and September 15, 2021, meeting minutes
• Review of charges for a potential report to the Select Board on October 26, 2021
• Subcommittee updates

The Transfer Station Task Force discussed and refined its approach for an upcoming report to the Select Board, emphasizing solid waste reduction through increased recycling. No formal decisions were made beyond approving prior minutes; the group planned further research on costs and potential recommendations.

• Approved minutes from September 1 and September 15, 2021 (unanimous)
• Discussed focusing efforts on solid waste reduction via recycling, not legal compliance or cost reduction
• Agreed to research costs for making C&D self-supporting for future recommendation
• Scheduled next meeting for October 13, 2021

Master Plan Steering Committee

The Master Plan Steering Committee is hosting a community forum regarding the town's master plan. The meeting includes a presentation of draft plan goals and findings from recent community engagement, followed by a discussion on possible plan recommendations.

• Presentation of draft plan goals and findings from recent community engagement
• Discussion of possible plan recommendations

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Joint School Committee will discuss financial projections, including five-year salary estimates for CTA and CCTA. The committee will also review the FY21 variance report and MCAS 2021 results. A vote is scheduled to approve the updated FY22 school calendar.

• Vote to approve FY22 School Calendar Update
• Review of preliminary five-year salary projections for CTA and CCTA
• Discussion of FY21 ending balances and variance reports for CPS and CCRSD
• Update on ESSER-3 Grant and MCAS 2021 results

The Concord and Concord-Carlisle school committees met jointly and approved changing the high school early release date from February 9, 2022 to January 12, 2022. They also approved minutes from prior meetings and received updates on COVID cases, budget projections, and grant planning. No other formal votes were taken.

• Approved FY22 calendar change moving CCHS early release to Jan. 12, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved joint meeting minutes from 8/17/21 and 8/31/21 (unanimous)
• Approved moving CPS agenda items to end of meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will review a community cable needs assessment with Buske Associates and discuss negotiating strategy with Comcast. The meeting also includes updates on FY21 receipts and expenditures, bond refinancing, and cemetery fees.

• Real property value exemption for 201 Concord Street
• Review of FY21 receipts and expenditures
• Bond refinancing update
• Community Cable Needs Assessment presentation with Buske Associates
• Review of Green/Area Cemetery fees and available funds

The Select Board unanimously approved the sale of $7,650,000 in General Obligation Refunding Bonds to BOK Financial Securities, Inc. to refinance a portion of the town's 2012 debt and reduce interest costs. The board also unanimously appointed Kelly Beyer as the new Town Accountant effective immediately. A dangerous dog hearing for a dog named Beau was continued to October 12, 2021, with the dog to remain confined under a restraining order. The board also approved warrants totaling over $1.2 million and declared October as Community Chest month.

• Approved sale of $7,650,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds to BOK Financial Securities, Inc. (4-0)
• Appointed Kelly Beyer as Town Accountant effective immediately (4-0)
• Continued dangerous dog hearing for dog 'Beau' to October 12, 2021 (4-0)
• Declared October as Community Chest month (4-0)
• Approved Town/School Payroll Warrant #1822 ($764,275.24) and Expense Warrants totaling $480,717.16
• Appointed David Model as Clerk of the Select Board for bond certification (4-0)
• Supported request to hire Priscilla Dumka part-time through December for CARES program closeout
• Supported Library Director's request for new job description rating by Personnel Board

Personnel Committee

The Carlisle Personnel Committee will discuss the CoA Transportation/Office Manager position and additional hours for the Assistant Treasurer-Collector.

• CoA Transportation/Office Manager
• Additional hours - Assistant Treasurer-Collector

Planning Board

The Carlisle Planning Board will conduct a continued public hearing regarding a common driveway special permit for Stillmeadow Farm South. The board will also review an ANR plan for Stearns Street and receive a progress report on Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness.

• Continued public hearing for Common Driveway Special Permit at 10, 11 & 13 West Street
• ANR Plan review for 51 and 0 Stearns Street
• Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) designation and progress report

The Carlisle Planning Board unanimously approved a common driveway special permit for Stillmeadow Farm South, serving three lots on West Street, subject to police chief approval of the name 'Valentine Way.' The board also endorsed an ANR plan for a parcel exchange at 51 and 0 Stearns Street, approved minutes, and appointed a new member to the Master Plan Steering Committee.

• Approved common driveway special permit for Stillmeadow Farm South (5-0)
• Endorsed ANR plan for 51 and 0 Stearns Street parcel exchange (5-0)
• Approved minutes from 9/13/21 meeting (5-0)
• Appointed Christina Christodoulopoulos to Master Plan Steering Committee (5-0)
• Agreed to retain only final endorsed plans for prior projects
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Town Governance Task Force

The Town Governance Task Force will review task updates and discuss SharePoint document files. The group is scheduled to vote on finalizing survey content and distribution methods.

• Vote on survey content and distribution finalization
• Review of previously assigned task updates
• Discussion regarding SharePoint document files

The Carlisle Town Governance Task Force reviewed and updated its outreach survey draft, adding a new 'Diversity' section and rewording questions in 'Your Involvement.' No final approval was made; the survey and an announcement letter will be approved at the next meeting on September 30.

• Reviewed and updated Outreach Survey DRAFT v7
• Added 'Diversity' section with three questions
• Reworded questions in 'Your Involvement' section and deleted one
• Deferred approval of survey and announcement letter to next meeting

Master Plan Steering Committee

The Master Planning Facility Task Force will discuss the need for a Facilities Master Plan and various options. The meeting includes a review of estimated costs and different scenarios, alongside an opportunity for community comments.

• Discussion of Facilities Master plan need and options
• Review of estimated costs and scenarios
• Community comments

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Board of Directors will review personnel and treasurer reports and approve warrants for the Concord Superintendent. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss strategy and contract negotiations for the Executive Director and the Administrator of Finance and Human Resources.

• Personnel Report (Vote Required)
• Approval of Warrants - Concord Superintendent (Vote Required)
• Executive Director’s FY21 Evaluation (Discussion Only)
• Contract negotiations with non-union personnel: Administrator of Finance and Human Resources
• Contract negotiations with non-union personnel: Executive Director

Highland Building Committee

The Highland Building Committee will meet to approve meeting minutes. The committee will also review School Committee questions and feedback and discuss next steps for master plan facility plans.

• Approval of minutes
• Review of School Committee questions and feedback
• Discussion of next steps for master plan facility plans and Highland

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The SEPAC and SESC will meet to approve May meeting minutes and fill board positions for co-chair and publicity/membership. The agenda also includes updates on MassPAC membership and the use of ESSER III funds.

• Approval of May meeting minutes
• SEPAC board position appointments (Co-chair, Publicity/Membership)
• Discussion regarding the use of ESSER III funds
• Updates on MassPAC membership and website plans

The Carlisle School Committee's Special Education Subcommittee met jointly with SEPAC and approved minutes from April 2021. They appointed Meredith Bielecki as SEPAC Co-Chair and Sesha Gadey as Publicity/Membership Chair unanimously. The group discussed renewing MassPac membership, planning a speaker event, and setting goals for the year, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved April 2021 SEPAC meeting minutes
• Appointed Meredith Bielecki as SEPAC Co-Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Sesha Gadey as SEPAC Publicity/Membership Chair (unanimous)

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Joint School Committees DEI Subcommittee will receive an update from the DEI Director. The committee will also discuss its mission, charge, organization, and practices.

• DEI Director update
• Discussion of DEI Subcommittee mission, charge, organization, and practices

The DEI subcommittee heard an update from Director Andrew Nyamekye on district DEI work, including a new public dashboard, an upcoming equity survey, and efforts to address under-representation of students of color in programs like AP classes and music. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• No formal votes taken; meeting was informational
• Discussed upcoming equity survey scheduled for November
• Reviewed new DEI dashboard to be posted on website

Town Governance Task Force

The Town Governance Task Force will work to finalize an initial survey for distribution. The meeting includes discussions on collection methods, interview processes, and recommendations. Members will also review recent minutes and task updates.

• Finalizing and authorizing the distribution of an initial survey
• Discussion on survey collection methods
• Reviewing interview priorities and process
• Discussion regarding recommendations
• Approval of minutes from September 9, 13, 16, and 20, 2021

The Carlisle Governance Task Force met remotely and approved the minutes from its September 16 and September 20 meetings, each by unanimous roll call vote. The September 9 minutes were tabled because revisions had not been made. The group also discussed outreach, including a webpage on the town website, and continued revising a draft survey.

• Approved September 16, 2021 minutes with revision (7-0)
• Approved September 20, 2021 minutes with revision (7-0)
• Tabled September 9, 2021 minutes
• Tabled collection methods, interview priorities, and recommendations discussions

Affordable Housing Trust

The Carlisle Affordable Housing Trust meeting focuses on organizing officers and reviewing minutes. The agenda also includes discussions regarding Rocky Point Benfield Habitat and town-owned properties.

• Organization of officers (Chair, Secretary, Treasurer)
• Rocky Point Benfield Habitat discussion
• Town Owned Properties discussion
• Approval of June 15 meeting minutes

The Carlisle Affordable Housing Trust met and unanimously elected a slate of officers: Kate Reid and Beverly Shorey as co-chairs, Carolyn Ing as secretary, and Mark Levitan as treasurer. Members discussed the Rocky Point affordable unit, Benfield maintenance issues, potential Habitat for Humanity sites, and the Moseley parcel on Bedford Road. They also discussed a Housing Production Plan with estimated costs of $45,000 and assigned follow-up tasks.

• Elected officers: Co-chairs Kate Reid and Beverly Shorey, Secretary Carolyn Ing, Treasurer Mark Levitan (unanimous)
• Discussed Rocky Point affordable unit and CHAPA lottery requirement
• Discussed Benfield property maintenance issues
• Discussed two Habitat for Humanity parcels in arrears in Land Court
• Discussed CAHT ownership of Moseley parcel on Bedford Road
• Discussed Housing Production Plan with estimated $45,000 cost; assigned follow-up to Shorey, Cosgrove Deery, and Reid

Conservation Commission

The commission will hold hearings for several Notices of Intent regarding new single-family homes, driveways, and septic systems. The agenda also includes requests to amend existing orders of conditions and discussions on conservation land management, such as Greenough Dam repairs.

• Notices of Intent for single-family homes and a common driveway at West Street and Acton Street parcels
• Resource Area Delineation hearings for 445 East Riding Drive, 75 West Street, and Clark Farm Road
• Requests to amend Orders of Conditions for 575 South Street and 97 Hanover Road
• Discussion on Greenough Dam repairs and invasive species treatment plans
• Review of land use permits for the All Carlisle Trails Bike Ride and trail mowing

The Conservation Commission approved a request to amend Orders of Conditions for a septic system replacement at Benfield Farms senior housing, issuing a Standard Order of Conditions with special conditions including use of non-woven geotextile material and reduced grading steepness. The Commission also issued Orders of Conditions for septic system replacements at 142 Russell Street and 97 Hanover Road, and continued several hearings on wetland delineations and driveway projects.

• Approved amended OOC for Benfield Farms septic system replacement (6-0)
• Issued Standard Order of Conditions for 142 Russell Street septic system (6-0)
• Amended OOC for 97 Hanover Road retaining wall removal (6-0)
• Issued Standard Order of Conditions for 566 Acton Street parcel (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Issued Standard Order of Conditions for 566 Acton Street parcel (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Closed hearing and issued ORAD for 75 West Street wetland delineation (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Continued hearing for 445 East Riding Drive wetland delineation to Oct 14
• Continued hearing for 1756 Monument Street garage addition to Oct 14

Conservation Commission

The Carlisle Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a Notice of Intent filed by John Sabatino. The proposal includes adding a new garage, expanding an existing driveway, and revising a septic tank location near a bordering vegetated wetland.

• Public hearing for garage addition and driveway expansion at 1756 Monument St., Concord, MA
• Proposed revision of a septic tank location within 100 feet of a bordering vegetated wetland

Conservation Commission

The Carlisle Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to amend an Order of Conditions for Benfield Farms, LLC. The proposal involves replacing a failed subsurface sewage disposal system at 575 South St. This includes extending grading for the leaching field into a 100-foot Buffer Zone on Lot 4A.

• Request to amend Order of Conditions by Benfield Farms, LLC
• Replacement of a failed subsurface sewage disposal system
• Extension of grading into the 100-foot Buffer Zone on Lot 4A

Board of Health

The Carlisle Board of Health will review a COVID-19 status report. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding a septic system upgrade at Benfield Farms.

• COVID-19 Status Report
• Benfield Farms – Septic System Upgrade

The Carlisle Board of Health meeting scheduled for September 22, 2021 was cancelled. No decisions were made.

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will hold public hearings regarding requests for Certificates of Appropriateness for properties on Westford Street and Lowell Street. The meeting also includes discussions on membership updates and administrative processes for historic property owners.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for new roofing at 26 Westford Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness for replacement signage at 7 Westford Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness for roof, gutters, and windows at 93 Lowell Street
• Consideration of Krissy O’Shea as a third alternate member

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will hold a public hearing regarding an application to install a new roof at 26 Westford Street. The application was submitted by owners Alan Merry and Mary Jane Knutson.

• Application #2021-07: New roof installation at 26 Westford Street

Historical Commission

The Carlisle Historical Commission will hold a public hearing on September 22, 2021. The hearing concerns application #2021-05 to replace signage at 7 Westford Street.

• Public hearing for signage replacement at 7 Westford Street (Application #2021-05)

Historical Commission

The Carlisle Historical Commission will hold a public hearing regarding application #2021-06. The application proposes the installation of a new roof, gutters, and storm windows at 93 Lowell Street.

• Application #2021-06: proposed installation of new roof, gutters, and storm windows at 93 Lowell Street

Master Plan Steering Committee

The Master Plan Steering Committee is discussing strategies for fall community engagement. This includes updates on the Fall Forum, survey questions, and plan recommendations.

• Fall Forum updates
• Survey questions
• Plan recommendations

The Master Plan Steering Committee met to finalize the wording of survey questions for the town's master plan. Extensive discussion led to several recommended wording changes, including specifying 'active recreation,' consolidating commercial activity questions, and eliminating a Community Preservation Act question. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was focused on refining the survey text.

• Finalized survey question wording with multiple recommended changes
• Recommended specifying 'active recreation' in open space questions
• Recommended consolidating three commercial activity questions
• Recommended eliminating Community Preservation Act question
• Recommended changing priority ratings to 'yes,' 'no,' or 'need more information'
• Recommended breaking down municipal water/wastewater question into three sub-questions

Finance Committee

The Carlisle Finance Committee will review minutes from a previous meeting and receive liaison updates. The committee will also discuss takeaways from the Select Board meeting and work on drafting the FY23 budget letter and questionnaire.

• Review and approval of prior meeting minutes
• Liaison updates
• Takeaways from the Select Board meeting
• Drafting the FY23 budget letter and questionnaire

The Carlisle Finance Committee met via teleconference and approved the minutes from August 23rd. They discussed budget guidance for FY23, including a focus on consolidating maintenance budgets and early notification of personnel requests. The committee agreed to distribute the budget guidance letter and questionnaire to departments within the week and scheduled department budget meetings for October 25 and 27. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 pm.

• Approved minutes of August 23rd by roll call vote
• Agreed to distribute budget guidance letter and questionnaire to departments within the week
• Scheduled department budget meetings for October 25 and 27
• Adjourned by roll call vote

Recreation Commission

The Carlisle Recreation Commission will review a presentation regarding a Pickleball Grant Agreement and hold public comments. The agenda also includes updates on the dog park design, tennis courts, and an Eagle Scout project proposal.

• Presentation on Pickleball Grant Agreement
• Eagle Scout Project Proposal
• Dog Park updates from Design Subcommittee
• Tennis Courts discussion
• Executive Session for Donor Negotiations

The Recreation Commission discussed a private foundation's proposal to build a pickleball facility on the Mosely property, including a $53,500 engineering study and a $1.5 million construction cap, but took no vote on it. The Commission approved Byron Woodman's Eagle Scout landscaping project at the Brick Building. It also approved minutes from May, July, and August meetings, and discussed tennis court resurfacing, the Dog Park project, and a potential Recreation Office move to the Brick Building.

• Approved May 21, 2021 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved July 14, 2021 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved August 11, 2021 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved Byron Woodman's Eagle Scout project at the Brick Building (all in favor)
• Discussed pickleball facility proposal; no vote taken
• Discussed tennis court resurfacing; awaiting proposals
• Discussed Dog Park design phase; RFP being written
• Discussed moving Recreation Office to Brick Building; contract extension to 2030 proposed

Town Governance Task Force

The Town Governance Task Force will meet to finalize an initial survey and discuss its distribution. The meeting includes a working session on question content and a vote to approve the final survey form for submission to social media forums.

• Vote to approve final form of survey and distribution text
• Working session to finalize initial survey questions
• Discussion regarding survey distribution to social media forums

The Carlisle Governance Task Force met remotely and focused on editing the draft survey questions that will be sent to town residents. Members agreed to add a 'no opinion' option and to rephrase a question about information access to emphasize ease of access. They also discussed grouping the 'Quality of Services' questions and added a suggestion for respondents to use the comments box. The meeting was adjourned with all seven members voting in favor.

• Agreed to include a 'no opinion' option for survey questions
• Decided to keep the question about recommending Carlisle in the survey
• Changed the question about information sharing to ask how easy it is for residents to access town information
• Grouped and ungrouped 'Quality of Services' questions (Q7-Q15) during the meeting
• Added a suggestion in the survey to remind respondents to use the comments box
• Approved adjournment motion by unanimous vote (7-0)

Cultural Council

The Carlisle Cultural Council will elect officers and approve minutes from August 20 and August 27. The meeting includes discussions regarding grant awards, fundraising, and the FY22 grant cycle.

• Election of officers
• COA program change request
• Old Home Day 2022 programming
• FY22 grant cycle management system and outreach

The Carlisle Cultural Council unanimously elected Mark Levitan as Chair, Dan Lennon as Vice-Chair, Jenn Albanese as Clerk, and Alain Bojarski as Treasurer for 2021-2022. The council also approved changing the Susan B. Anthony event from in-person to a live-hosted virtual event on October 21, reducing costs from $350 to $300. Minutes from August 20 and August 27 were approved, with the latter amended to include Kenny Selcer in the roll call vote on Grant Priorities language. The council discussed plans for Old Home Day 2022, fundraising, and the FY22 grant cycle, but took no other formal votes.

• Approved 8/20/21 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 8/27/21 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Elected Mark Levitan as Chair, Dan Lennon as Vice-Chair, Jenn Albanese as Clerk, Alain Bojarski as Treasurer (6-0)
• Approved change of Susan B. Anthony event to virtual, reducing cost from $350 to $300 (6-0)

Concord Carlisle Adult and Community Education Committee

The committee will approve June 2021 minutes and review final FY21 budget figures. Members will also discuss FY22 registration and budget numbers alongside program updates. Additionally, the committee will review by-laws with a plan to revise the mission statement.

• Approval of June 2021 minutes
• Review of final FY21 budget numbers
• Discussion of FY22 registration and budget numbers
• Program updates for Adult Ed, Drivers Ed, and IMSCC
• Plan to revise the by-laws mission statement

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Joint School Committee is holding a workshop to discuss school committee goals and practices. The committee will also vote to appoint members to the DEI and Policy subcommittees.

• Vote to appoint a member to the DEI Subcommittee
• Vote to appoint a member to the Policy Subcommittee
• Discussion of School Committee goals and practices

The Concord-Carlisle and Concord School Committees held a joint workshop with no public comment. The committees unanimously approved Courtland Booth to the DEI Subcommittee and Tracey Marano to the Policy Subcommittee. The rest of the meeting was a discussion of the committees' goals and practices, including COVID protocols, budgeting, and community engagement. No other action items were taken.

• Approved Courtland Booth as a member of the DEI Subcommittee (unanimous)
• Approved Tracey Marano as a member of the Policy Subcommittee (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:59 PM (unanimous)

Municipal Facilities Committee

The committee will review updates regarding DPW trailer status and salt shed expansion. Members will also discuss roof and RTU studies for the library. Additionally, the meeting includes a continued discussion of the proposed organizational chart for Facilities and Grounds.

• DPW trailer status (grading, paving, certificate of occupancy)
• Salt shed expansion
• Site-wide alarm system
• Library roof study discussion
• Proposed Facilities and Grounds organizational chart

The Municipal Facilities Committee discussed but made no final decisions on the DPW trailer's fire code compliance, salt shed expansion, or library roof study. The committee agreed to hold off on a site-wide alarm system until trailer issues are resolved and to focus the next meeting on the organizational chart. Minutes from September 2 were approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes of September 2, 2021 (5-0)
• Deferred DPW trailer fire code compliance decisions pending further input from Fire Department
• Deferred salt shed expansion pending follow-up with Scott Simpson and Gary Davis
• Held off on site-wide alarm system until trailer issues resolved
• Agreed to make next meeting about organizational chart only
• Adjourned at 9:24 AM (5-0)

Gleason Public Library Trustees

The Gleason Public Library Trustees are meeting to review the library reopening process. The agenda also includes updates on fundraising, the Master Plan Committee, and maternity leave policy.

• Library reopening review
• Fundraiser update
• Master Plan Committee recap
• Maternity Leave policy update

The Gleason Public Library Trustees met via Zoom and approved the August minutes. The director reported on roof repair options, a job posting for Deena's backfill position, and high demand for hotspots. The 125th anniversary garden gala netted approximately $16,000. No formal votes were taken on policy or budget items.

• Approved August meeting minutes
• Noted roof repair options under evaluation
• Reported 26 applications for Deena's backfill position
• Reported RFQ posted for space renovation; bids open Sept 24
• Reported gala netted ~$16,000
• No action required on mask mandate letter
• Set next meeting for Oct 12

Town Governance Task Force

The Town Governance Task Force will vote on the content and number of questions for initial information gathering. The group will also decide on collection methods including mail, email, and web. Additionally, members will discuss project management approaches and interview scheduling.

• Vote to approve information gathering questions
• Vote to approve collection methods including mail, email, and web
• Discussion on project management and timeline establishment approach
• Review of interview scheduling process

The Carlisle Governance Task Force approved minutes from four prior meetings and tabled two others for later review. Members agreed to move toward a longer online survey (20-30 questions) for town feedback, with paper options available, and to review Sherborn's interview and survey documents as homework. The group also reached consensus on a hybrid interview approach (initial 1:1s, then group interviews) and assigned action items for survey distribution, a PO Box, and a project management matrix.

• Approved minutes from 8-5-2021 (6-0-1), 8-20-2021, 8-27-2021, and 9-2-2021 (all 7-0).
• Tabled approval of 9-9-2021 and 9-13-2021 minutes for later review.
• Consensus to pursue a survey with 20-30 questions rather than 3-5 general ones.
• Consensus to offer paper survey copies at a TBD location, possibly Town Hall or library.
• Assigned action items: PA to look into a PO Box and ask COA about distribution; KD to draft town communication; VM to ask about an email.gov account and contact Master Plan team.
• Consensus to use a hybrid interview process: initial 1:1s with key stakeholders, then group interviews if desired.
• Assigned RV to add an agenda item on prioritizing interview candidates for the next meeting.
• Consensus that RM will own the project management matrix document, with a draft to be shared at a future meeting.

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Carlisle School Committee will hold discussions regarding fall school reopening plans and goal setting for the 2021-22 school year. The agenda includes an action item concerning a school purchasing card. Financial warrants for accounts payable and payroll are also scheduled for review.

• Discussion on Fall School Reopening
• Action item regarding School Purchasing Card
• Accounts Payable #1722: $142,706.47
• Payroll Warrant #1522: $376,176.95

The Carlisle School Committee unanimously approved the creation of a School Purchasing Card (P-Card) to replace personal credit card use by staff, with oversight by the superintendent and business manager. The committee also approved the minutes from the August 18 and August 25 meetings. No other formal votes were taken; remaining items were discussions, including fall reopening updates, master planning, and budget timelines.

• Approved the School Purchasing Card program as presented, unanimously.
• Waived normal procedure to vote on the School Purchasing Card at this meeting, unanimously.
• Approved minutes from the August 18 and August 25, 2021 meetings, unanimously.
• Approved Accounts Payable warrant #1722 for $142,706.47 and Payroll warrant #1522 for $376,176.95.

Transfer Station Task Force

The Transfer Station Task Force will meet to approve minutes from September 1, 2021. The agenda also includes subcommittee updates and a review of charges for a potential report to the Select Board on October 12, 2021.

• Vote to approve September 1, 2021 minutes
• Subcommittee updates
• Review of charges for a potential report to the Select Board on October 12, 2021

The Carlisle Transfer Station Task Force met on September 15, 2021, and deferred approval of the September 1 minutes to the next meeting. Members discussed subcommittee updates, including a proposed results document, Waste Management and glass crusher conversations, and a building inspector discussion on C&D. The committee agreed to prepare a presentation for the Board of Selectmen, with a 'light touch' or comprehensive plan option, and John Lavery will investigate redemption machines. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned unanimously.

• Deferred approval of September 1, 2021 minutes to next meeting
• Agreed to prepare a BOS presentation (light touch or comprehensive plan)
• Assigned John Lavery to investigate redemption machines
• Adjourned at 10:29 by unanimous vote

Master Plan Steering Committee

The Master Plan Steering Committee will review minutes and receive focus group updates from BPG. The meeting also includes discussions regarding fall community engagement, survey questions, and plan recommendations.

• Focus group updates from BPG
• Fall community engagement planning
• Review of survey questions
• Discussion of plan recommendations

The Master Plan Steering Committee unanimously approved minutes from its August 18 and September 1 meetings. Members discussed focus group updates, the upcoming Fall Forum, and survey questions, with plans to finalize draft survey questions on September 22. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from August 18, 2021 MPSC meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 1, 2021 Elements Coordination meeting (unanimous)

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Joint School Committee will discuss COVID-19 updates, DESE protocols, and the CCHS Capital Plan. The agenda also includes discussions regarding middle school revenue offsets and Finance Committee requests for FY23. A vote is scheduled for a vaccine policy and the surpusing of books from Thoreau Library.

• Vote to approve vaccine policy
• Vote to surplus books from Thoreau Library
• Discussion of CCHS Capital Plan
• Review of Finance Committee requests for FY23
• Recognition of new School Resource Officers

The Concord and Concord-Carlisle school committees voted unanimously to approve a vaccine policy (File: EBCFAA). They also approved surplusing books from the Thoreau library. The committees discussed COVID-19 protocols, including the new Test and Stay option, and received updates on capital plans and the Concord Middle School building project.

• Approved Vaccine Policy File: EBCFAA (unanimous)
• Approved surplusing books from Thoreau library (unanimous)
• Approved Open Session minutes from 7/28/21 (amended, unanimous)
• Approved Executive Session minutes from 7/28/21 (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss the process and priorities for the FY23 Budget with the Select Board. This meeting is held in conjunction with a scheduled Select Board meeting.

• Discussion of FY23 budget priorities and process

The Finance Committee and Select Board met jointly to discuss the upcoming 2022-2023 budget process. They agreed to schedule preliminary department budget reviews for October 25 and October 27, 2021, and to form an informal group to explore long-term revenue and efficiency opportunities. The committee also reiterated support for additional hours for finance department tax collector hires and had no questions for the Citizen ARPA committee candidate, John Kaufman.

• Scheduled preliminary department budget reviews for October 25 and 27, 2021
• Agreed to form an informal group to study long-term revenue and efficiency opportunities
• Reiterated support for additional hours for finance department tax collector hires
• Had no questions for Citizen ARPA committee candidate John Kaufman

Regional Meetings

The Upper Middlesex Commission on the Status of Women is meeting to discuss vision, priorities, and capacities for the upcoming year. The agenda includes committee nominations and reviews of standing items such as legislative updates and an equity audit update.

• Committee nomination and responsibilities
• Review of commission multi-year planning
• Potential to establish ‘Friends of UMCSW’
• Equity audit update
• Upcoming year meeting and programming calendar

Land Stewardship Committee

The Land Stewardship Committee is reviewing maintenance protocols for Towle Field and deciding on the extent of stone wall clearing at that location. The meeting also includes discussions regarding ADA parking signs, off-road activity at Foss, and various property repair needs.

• Decision on nature and extent of stone wall clearing at Towle Field
• Review of latest draft for Towle Field mowing protocols
• Discussion regarding ADA handicapped parking signs
• Status reports on Greenough Dam repair and Benfield sign installation
• Repair needs for Greystone boardwalk and Towle parking lot entrance

The Land Stewardship Committee voted 6-0 (with one abstention) to recommend that the Conservation Commission approve a proposal by Marc Wey and volunteers to clear vegetation from a portion of the stone wall along Westford Street at Towle Field. The committee also revised the Towle Field mowing protocol, deciding not to add mowing on the west side of the main field, and discussed several other items including off-road vehicle damage at Foss Farm and ADA parking signs.

• Approved recommendation to ConsCom for stone wall clearing at Towle Field (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Decided not to send revised mowing protocol to ConsCom; agreed to mow west side every other year with volunteer flagging of poison ivy
• Discussed off-road vehicle damage at Foss Farm; Willard to contact Mark Duffy, Asarkof to place stakes
• Asarkof to terminate license for Woodward Land and obtain land use permit for mowing paths
• Willard to ask DPW about ADA parking signs for conservation lands
• Agreed to create table of long-term land use permits and maintenance agreements; Asarkof to work with Willard

Select Board

The Select Board will meet with the Finance Committee to discuss the preliminary FY23 budget process, including town-wide facilities maintenance and financial sustainability. The board will also consider a request from the Town Clerk regarding whether Carlisle remains a single precinct.

• Discussion of preliminary FY23 budget process
• Vote on whether Carlisle remains a single precinct
• Hearing for Community Cable Needs Assessment study
• Request for additional hours for the Assistant Tax Collector
• Appointments to Public Safety Building and Municipal Facilities committees

The Carlisle Select Board voted unanimously to remain a single precinct per MGL Ch. 54, s.6, based on 2020 census population of 5,237. The board approved an increase in hours for the Assistant Treasurer/Collector position from 30 to 35 hours, contingent on Personnel Board approval. It also adopted FY2022 strategic goals, made several appointments to town committees, and approved cemetery deed transfers. The board discussed budget planning with the Finance Committee, setting deadlines for personnel changes and warrant articles.

• Approved remaining a single precinct (unanimous roll call)
• Approved increase in Assistant Treasurer/Collector hours to 35 (unanimous)
• Adopted FY2022 Strategic Goals (unanimous)
• Appointed John Kaufman to ARPA Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Mark Levitan to Affordable Housing Trust (unanimous)
• Appointed Deborah Bentley to Cultural Council (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Kenny Selcer from Cultural Council (unanimous)
• Approved four cemetery deed transfers (unanimous)

Planning Board

The board will continue public hearings for common driveway special permits at Stillmeadow Farm. Members will also hear requests for stone wall and tree removals on Scenic Roads. Additionally, the board will consider a bond release request for Lion’s Gate Subdivision.

• Common driveway special permits for Stillmeadow Farm lots on West Street and Acton Street
• Scenic Road Alterations to remove stone walls and trees near West Street and Acton Street
• Final bond release request for Lion’s Gate Subdivision at 570 West Street

The Carlisle Planning Board closed public hearings and approved common driveway special permits for Stillmeadow Farm East and Northeast, and continued the hearing for Stillmeadow Farm South. It also approved three scenic road alteration requests to remove stone walls and trees, and released bond funds for the Lion's Gate Subdivision. The board made several appointments and adjusted its meeting schedule.

• Closed public hearings and authorized finalizing common driveway special permits for Stillmeadow Farm East and Northeast (7-0).
• Continued the public hearing for Stillmeadow Farm South common driveway to September 27, 2021 (7-0).
• Consented to removal of 16 feet of stone wall on West Street for a driveway serving Lot 15 (7-0).
• Consented to removal of 29 feet of stone wall, a twin 10-inch birch, and a twin 3-inch elm on Acton Street for Lot 9 (7-0).
• Consented to removal of 17 feet of stone wall, a 12-inch oak, and a 48-inch pine on Acton Street for the Stillmeadow Farm Road entrance (7-0).
• Released $5,000 held for maintenance records and $1,420 for grass establishment in the Lion's Gate Subdivision (7-0).
• Appointed Pete Yelle to MAGIC, Jason Walsh to CRAC, and Adelaide Grady to CPC (7-0 each).
• Approved moving to once-monthly meetings starting in November, with a second meeting only as needed (7-0).

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a petition to remove approximately 16 feet of stone wall on West Street. The removal is proposed by the Trustees of the 566 Acton Street Nominee Trust to allow for the construction of a private driveway to a single-family home. No trees in the right of way require removal for this project.

• Removal of approximately 16 feet of stone wall on West Street
• Construction of a private driveway to a single-family home

Planning Board

The Carlisle Planning Board and Tree Warden will hold a joint public hearing regarding a petition to remove approximately 29 feet of stone wall on Acton Street. The proposal includes the removal of two birch and elm trees to maintain sight lines for a new private driveway. This project involves a section of Acton Street designated as a Scenic Road.

• Removal of approximately 29 feet of stone wall on Acton Street
• Removal of a twin 10-inch birch and a twin 3-inch elm tree
• Construction of a private driveway for one single-family home

Planning Board

The Planning Board and Tree Warden will hold a joint public hearing regarding a petition to remove part of a stone wall on Acton Street, a Scenic Road. The proposal includes removing approximately 17 feet of stone wall and two trees to facilitate the construction of a common driveway for four single-family homes.

• Removal of approximately 17 feet of stone wall on Acton Street
• Removal of a 12” oak tree and a 48” pine tree
• Construction of a common driveway to serve four single-family homes

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Concord SEPAC meeting will review minutes from June 2021 and introduce new leadership. Members will discuss 2021-22 priorities such as literacy guidelines and website updates. The council also seeks to fill several vacant board positions.

• Open board positions for Co-President, Secretary, Publicity Chair, and Board Member at Large
• Discussion of 2021-22 goals including dyslexia guidelines implementation
• Request for district funding for website renewal
• Planning for a Basic Rights Workshop and Q&A with the Director of Student Services

Town Governance Task Force

The Town Governance Task Force will hold a working session to finalize two letters for distribution via email and social media. The group will also vote on the final form and distribution plan for these communications.

• Finalizing an email letter for the town distribution list
• Finalizing a letter for Mosquito and other social media forums
• Vote to approve final form and distribution of letters

The Carlisle Governance Task Force approved two letters: one to town department heads and employees, and one to the public via The Mosquito and social media, both related to a governance survey. The group also voted to dedicate its September 16 meeting to finalizing the plan for executing the activities outlined in the letters. The meeting was adjourned after these actions.

• Approved the letter draft to Town Hall addressees (CGTF 2021.09.08 Letter Draft to Town Hall Addressees.pdf) by unanimous roll call vote.
• Approved the initial letter to the public (CGTF 2021.09.08 Initial letter to public V2-1.docx) by unanimous roll call vote.
• Voted to dedicate the September 16 meeting to formulating the plan to execute the activities outlined in the letters.
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:33am by unanimous roll call vote.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Carlisle Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a Special Permit application for 190 Lowell Street. Lauren and Matt Marolda are requesting to replace an existing non-conforming garage. The proposal involves a structure located 22 feet from the lot line where 40 feet is required.

• Special Permit application 2110 SP for 190 Lowell Street
• Request to replace a non-conforming garage at 22 feet from the lot line

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will discuss two applications regarding garage construction at 190 Lowell Street. The board will consider reopening a public hearing for a variance request and reviewing a new special permit application.

• Reopening public hearing for garage variance at 190 Lowell Street (Application 2107)
• Special permit request to replace non-conforming garage at 190 Lowell Street (Application 2110)

The Carlisle Zoning Board of Appeals granted a special permit to Lauren and Matt Marolda to replace an existing non-conforming garage at 190 Lowell Street, allowing a setback of 16'6" from the lot line where 40 feet is required. The vote was 4-0. The board also discussed but did not approve changes to parking at 21-23 Bedford Road, requiring a formal application. Prior minutes from August 2, 2021, were delayed for approval.

• Granted special permit (Application 2110) to replace non-conforming garage at 190 Lowell St (4-0)
• Withdrew without prejudice variance application (2107) for garage at 190 Lowell St
• Delayed approval of August 2, 2021 minutes to next meeting
• Required formal application to amend 2019 special permit for parking at 21-23 Bedford Rd

Trails Committee

The committee will review 2021 goals regarding conservation land activities and trail infrastructure. Discussions include boardwalk repairs, dam repairs, and various easement updates. The meeting also includes the approval of August 13 minutes and bills.

• Approval of August 13 meeting minutes and bills
• Updates on Greenough Land Trail improvements and Greenough Dam repair
• Planning for boardwalk repairs, bench installation, and duckboard construction
• Discussion regarding the Hart Farm Bypass trail
• Review of tree, boardwalk, and mowing report logs

The Carlisle Trails Committee approved spending up to $40 for six-inch square 'No Bikes' signs for the Cutter's Ridge Trail, with Marc Lamere to seek landowner and Conservation Commission approval. The committee also approved the August minutes as amended, planned emergency repairs for the Greystone boardwalk, and scheduled a site visit to select a route for the Hart Farm Trail reroute.

• Approved the August 13 meeting minutes as amended.
• Approved spending up to $40 for 'No Bikes' signs for Cutter's Ridge Trail, with Marc to seek approvals.
• Planned emergency replacement of 24 broken or rotting decking boards on the Greystone boardwalk, with Gary Davis paying for boards and DPW covering materials.
• Scheduled a site visit for September 12 at 9 am to select a route for the Hart Farm Trail reroute.
• Scheduled the next meeting for October 15, 2021 at 7:30 pm via video conference.

Highland Building Committee

The Highland Building Committee will review cost estimators for apartment and office renovations with Tocci. The committee will also discuss next steps regarding Carlisle Public School.

• Review of cost estimators for apartment and office renovations
• Discussion of next steps with Carlisle Public School
• Approval of minutes

The Highland Building Committee reviewed detailed cost estimates from Tocci Group for two renovation options: approximately $1.6 million for four apartments and $2.2 million for office space. No formal decision was made; the committee agreed to await feedback from the School Committee at its September 15 meeting before developing a use plan.

• Reviewed $1.6M apartment renovation cost estimate
• Reviewed $2.2M office renovation cost estimate
• Agreed to await School Committee feedback before next steps

Town Governance Task Force

The Town Governance Task Force met to acknowledge a compiled interview list and review initial survey introduction letters. These communications include emails for the town distribution list, social media posts, and individual interviewee letters. The meeting also included a review of action items for members.

• Acknowledgment of compiled interview list
• Review of survey introduction letters for email, social media, and interviewees
• Review of member action items

The Carlisle Governance Task Force voted 4-1 to approve the process for sending three letters: one to the public, one to town government, and one to town employees. The public letter is planned for publication in the Mosquito on September 16, 2021, with a final vote on its revised version scheduled for September 13. The employee letter is planned for distribution on September 13, preceded by a notification email to Tim Goddard and department heads. A member's concern about lacking a survey plan was deferred to the September 16 meeting.

• Voted 4-1 to approve the process for submitting the three letters
• Agreed to finalize the public letter's revised version on September 13, 2021
• Planned to publish the public letter in the Mosquito on September 16, 2021
• Agreed to send the employee letter on September 13, 2021
• Agreed to notify Tim Goddard and department heads via email before distributing the employee letter
• Deferred discussion of survey and information-gathering plans to the September 16 meeting
• Agreed RJ Mathew would send a project management matrix to Paul A for review

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review several Notices of Intent regarding residential construction, septic systems, and driveway work near wetlands. The agenda also includes wetland restoration at Garrison Place/Russell Conservation Land and poison ivy management on town trails.

• Notice of Intent for a common driveway at West Street
• Septic system installation at 142 Russell Street
• Wetland restoration at Garrison Place/Russell Conservation Land
• Poison ivy control on the Carlisle trail system
• Review of wetland delineation at 0 South Street

The Conservation Commission closed the continued hearing for DEP 125-1085 and voted to accept the Order of Resource Area Delineation (ORAD) as drafted for 0 South Street. The Commission also continued several hearings to September 23, 2021, including for the common driveway at West Street and five related single-family home proposals. It voted to solicit quotes for peer review of two of those lots and to obtain a quote for revising a wetland replication area for the Greenough Dam project. The meeting was conducted remotely via Zoom.

• Closed hearing DEP 125-1085 and accepted the ORAD as drafted for 0 South Street.
• Continued hearing DEP 125-1103 (common driveway, West Street) to September 23, 2021 at 8:00 p.m.
• Continued hearing DEP 125-1107 (Clark Farm Road) to September 23, 2021 at 7:45 p.m.
• Continued hearing DEP 125-1115 (75 West Street) to September 23, 2021 at 7:15 p.m.
• Continued hearing DEP 125-1117 (142 Russell Street) to September 23, 2021 at 7:30 p.m.
• Continued hearing DEP 125-1033A (97 Hanover Road) to September 23, 2021 at 7:45 p.m.
• Voted to solicit quotes for peer review of Lots 6 and 9 (DEP 125-1120, 125-1119, 125-1122, 125-1118, 125-1121) and continued those hearings to September 23, 2021 at 8:00 p.m.
• Voted to obtain a quote from Stamski and McNary for revising the wetland replication area for the Greenough Dam project.

Conservation Commission

The Carlisle Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Notice of Intent filed by Laura and Michael Foley. The proposal involves replacing a failed 4-bedroom sewage disposal system with a new system, including lines, a tank, and portions of the septic field. This work would occur within the 100-foot Buffer Zone of a Bordering Vegetated Wetland.

• Public hearing for sewage system replacement at 142 Russell St
• Replacement of a failed 4-bedroom sewage disposal system
• Proposed work within the 100-foot Buffer Zone of a Bordering Vegetated Wetland

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Notice of Intent for a new single-family dwelling. The proposal includes tree removal and grading within a 100-foot wetland buffer zone.

• Public hearing for construction of a single-family dwelling at 566 Acton Street
• Proposed tree removal and grading in a 100-foot wetland buffer zone

Conservation Commission

The Carlisle Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Notice of Intent for a residential project. The proposal includes building a single-family dwelling, tree removal, and grading near a bordering vegetating wetland.

• Notice of Intent for construction at 566 Acton St. (Map 17 Parcel 24 -4)
• Proposed single-family dwelling with associated grading
• Tree removal and construction of a retaining wall under 4 feet high

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Notice of Intent for work at West St. Map 18 Parcel 23-6. The proposal includes constructing a private paved driveway, removing trees, and replacing an existing pipe at a stream crossing. This work would occur within the buffer zone of a Bordering Vegetated Wetland.

• Public hearing for driveway construction and tree removal
• Proposed replacement of an existing pipe at a stream crossing
• Construction of a wetlands replication area

Conservation Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Notice of Intent for work near a Bordering Vegetated Wetland. The proposal includes constructing a private paved driveway, tree removal, and stormwater management. Some work would occur within the 100-foot Buffer Zone at West St.

• Public hearing for driveway construction and grading
• Proposed tree removal and stormwater management near a Bordering Vegetated Wetland

Conservation Commission

The Carlisle Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Notice of Intent for 566 Acton St. The proposal includes constructing a private paved driveway, part of a dwelling, and an open bottom box culvert. This work would occur within a Bordering Vegetated Wetland buffer zone.

• Construction of a private paved driveway and water supply well at 566 Acton St.
• Installation of an open bottom box culvert to cross an intermittent stream
• Proposed tree removal, grading, and infiltration trench work within a wetland buffer zone

Board of Health

The Carlisle Board of Health will review a COVID-19 status report. The agenda also includes a tentative discussion regarding a septic system upgrade at Benfield Farms.

• COVID-19 status report
• Benfield Farms septic system upgrade (tentative)

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Joint School Committees DEI Subcommittee is meeting to discuss its mission, charge, organization, and practices. The agenda also includes potential action items following this discussion.

• Discussion of DEI Subcommittee mission, charge, organization, and practices

The CCRSC/CSC DEI Subcommittee met and agreed to use a draft charge as a starting point for its work, with further review planned. Tracey Marano was elected chair. The group discussed policy review, budget considerations, and outreach, and decided to invite Mr. Nyamekye to the next meeting. No formal policy or budget decisions were made.

• Agreed to use the draft charge as a starting point, to be reviewed in depth later
• Elected Tracey Marano as Chair of the subcommittee
• Decided to formally invite Mr. Nyamekye to the next meeting and include him in scheduling

Board of Health

The Board of Health is meeting to address a septic system upgrade for Benfield Farms. The agenda also includes space for new business.

• Benfield Farms – Septic System Upgrade

The Board of Health approved an adjustment to the Benfield Farms septic system upgrade plan, increasing the minimum distance to groundwater to 4.5 feet. The approval is contingent on the engineer addressing comments, finalizing construction permit conditions, escrow agreement, and O&M manual. The motion passed 3-1, with Galligan voting against.

• Approved plan adjustment for 4.5' min groundwater separation (3-1)
• Approval contingent on engineering comments, permit conditions, escrow, O&M manual

Conservation Restriction Advisory Committee

The committee will elect officers and review minutes from the June 22, 2021 meeting. Members will also review monitoring reports for CR #22 (Cutters Ridge) and CR #53 (Malcolm Meadows).

• Election of Officers
• Review monitoring report for CR #22 (Cutters Ridge)
• Review monitoring report for CR #53 (Malcolm Meadows)

The Conservation Restriction Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for September 7, 2021, was cancelled and not held due to the lack of a quorum. No decisions were made or items discussed.

Municipal Facilities Committee

The committee will review updates on DPW projects including fire alarm systems and paving. They will also discuss progress reports for library roof and RTU studies and a proposed organizational chart for Facilities and Grounds.

• Fire Alarm system ($55,600 L.W.Bills)
• Trailer status/paving ($24,750 Allied)
• Library roof study progress report (Gale Assoc)
• Library RTU study progress report
• Proposed organizational chart for Facilities and Grounds

The Municipal Facilities Committee approved a $24,750 paving quote from Allied for the DPW trailer area, with the condition that hay bales be installed as a barrier. The committee also discussed the library roof study, noting that increasing insulation to R30 would require significant modifications and is not recommended by Gale Associates. No other formal votes were taken; other items were informational or deferred.

• Approved Allied paving quote for $24,750 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of 08/19/21 meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:40 am (5-0)

Town Governance Task Force

The Town Governance Task Force will discuss and edit several compiled documents, including a public relations strategy and a survey introduction letter. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from July and August 2021.

• Review of Public Relations Strategy Document
• Editing of Initial Survey Introduction Letter and Questions
• Review of Process Flow Document
• Approval of minutes from 7/20/2021, 8/5/2021, and 8/27/2021

The Task Force voted 6-0-1 to revise the July 20, 2021 minutes to show Emily Lawson abstained from the vote to adjourn, correcting an earlier inaccuracy. Members agreed to postpone review of other minutes until the next meeting. They also discussed a potential Open Meeting Law violation from an emailed opinion sent to a quorum that morning, and adopted a consensus to avoid last-minute emails. The group tabled further discussion of the public relations strategy and instead agreed to draft three separate outreach letters, with deadlines of September 13 for a Town Hall directory letter and September 17 for a public letter in the Mosquito.

• Approved revising July 20, 2021 minutes to record Emily Lawson's abstention (6-0-1).
• Postponed review of all other minutes to the next meeting.
• Adopted consensus to avoid sending emails after 12pm for evening meetings and after end of business for morning meetings.
• Adopted consensus that all members provide emailed responses, even 'no comment', to avoid confusion.
• Tabled discussion on including dissenting opinions in reports.
• Tabled discussion on the task force's role in advocacy versus presenting options.
• Agreed to draft three separate outreach letters: to Town Hall directory, to the public, and to specific Town officials.
• Set deadlines: Town Hall directory letter by September 13, public letter in the Mosquito by September 17.

Transfer Station Task Force

The Transfer Station Task Force will discuss updates from its Data and Education subcommittees. The agenda also includes a discussion on a decision tree and an interim report intended for the Select Board.

• Approval of minutes from July 7, August 4, and August 18, 2021
• Data subcommittee report
• Education Subcommittee outline
• Decision Tree discussion
• Interim report to the Select Board

The Transfer Station Task Force approved a motion clarifying that its charge to 'reduce solid waste' means diverting recyclables, construction debris, and other materials from the solid waste dumpster into appropriate disposal streams, not reducing overall volume entering the station. The committee also discussed financial data, including rising solid waste costs, and planned to present a preliminary report to the Select Board on October 12, 2021.

• Approved motion defining 'reduce solid waste' as diverting recyclables, C&D, and other streams from the solid waste dumpster (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 7, August 4, and August 18, 2021 (unanimous)
• Held data subcommittee report for next meeting
• Scheduled preliminary report to Select Board for October 12, 2021

Master Plan Steering Committee

The committee will discuss next steps for Master Plan elements articles and leadership workshops. The agenda also includes updates on the Fall Forum, surveys, and plan assembly assignments.

• Fall Community Engagement next steps
• Leadership Workshops
• Fall Forum & Survey updates
• Story Map/Best Practices status
• Plan Assembly & Writing Assignments

The Master Plan Steering Committee met to plan a community forum scheduled for September 29, 2021, at 7:00 PM, expected to be in a hybrid format. Members were asked to volunteer for both virtual and in-person roles, and to send Alexis a list of the most important recommendations from the 70 existing ones, plus survey questions. The committee also discussed the option of Master Plan Elements articles, but decided the StoryMap would primarily serve the community education role, making the articles a lower priority. Alexis will send a draft StoryMap text for review.

• Scheduled the community forum for September 29, 2021 at 7:00 PM in a hybrid format.
• Decided that the StoryMap will primarily serve the community education role, making Master Plan Elements articles a lower priority.
• Set a deadline of September 8 for members to send articles to Alexis if they choose to pursue them.
• Agreed to send articles via email blast to the MPO roster, not in the Carlisle Mosquito.
• Requested members to volunteer for both virtual and in-person roles at the forum.
• Requested members to send Alexis a list of the most important recommendations from the 70 existing ones, plus survey questions.
• Agreed to focus survey questions on finance and zoning perspectives.
• Agreed that Alexis will send a draft StoryMap text for members to review and suggest changes.

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Joint School Committee will discuss back-to-school plans and COVID-19 updates. The meeting includes a review of the employee COVID-19 vaccination requirement policy.

• Vote to approve staff child enrollments
• Vote to appoint third member to DEI Subcommittee

The Concord-Carlisle and Concord School Committees met jointly and approved staff requests to enroll children of Radka Grein and Courtney Latta with waived tuition. They also appointed Fatima Mezdad to the DEI Subcommittee. The committees accepted prior meeting minutes and heard updates on the start of school, COVID-19 cases and vaccination rates, and the district's finances.

• Approved open session joint minutes from 7/7/21, 7/12/21, and 7/15/21.
• Approved executive session minutes from 7/7/21, 7/12/21, and 7/15/21.
• Approved staff child enrollment requests for Radka Grein and Courtney Latta with tuition waived.
• Appointed Fatima Mezdad to the DEI Subcommittee.

Select Board

The Carlisle Select Board will review personnel requests for the Council on Aging and Finance departments. The meeting also includes a proposal to combine committees and a review of Town Personnel Policy revisions.

• Property value consideration for 338 Bedford Road regarding a pickleball complex gift
• Proposal to combine Veterans/Celebrations committees
• Personnel requests for Council on Aging and Finance departments
• Review of revisions to Town of Carlisle Personnel Policies
• Finalization of FY22 Select Board goal-setting process

The Select Board voted unanimously to support the Board of Health's indoor mask mandate effective September 1, 2021, and to combine the Celebrations and Veterans Committees into a new Celebrations and Veterans Committee. The board also voted to move the Council on Aging's request for a new Transportation/Office Manager position to the Personnel Board, and approved all of Town Counsel's revisions to the Personnel Policies, including adding Juneteenth as a holiday. Appointments were made to the Conservation Restriction Advisory Committee, Land Stewardship Committee, and Cultural Council.

• Voted unanimously to support the Board of Health's indoor mask mandate effective September 1, 2021.
• Voted unanimously to combine the Celebrations and Veterans Committees into the Celebrations and Veterans Committee.
• Voted unanimously to move the COA's request for a new Transportation/Office Manager position to the Personnel Board.
• Agreed to add the Juneteenth holiday and not remove any existing recognized holidays.
• Approved all of Town Counsel's revisions to the Personnel Policies, leaving out the Military Leave section for future discussion.
• Voted unanimously to appoint Lee Tatatistcheff to the Conservation Restriction Advisory Committee (term expiring June 30, 2022).
• Voted unanimously to appoint Judy Asarkof to the Land Stewardship Committee (term expiring June 30, 2022).
• Voted unanimously to appoint Deborah Bentley to the Cultural Council (term expiring June 30, 2024).

Planning Board

The Planning Board Staffing Subcommittee will continue discussions related to the Planner position. The meeting also includes a review of previous action items and setting assignments or deadlines.

• Discussions related to Planner position
• Review of previous action items

Town Governance Task Force

The Town Governance Task Force will acknowledge prepared action items from the August 20, 2021 meeting. These items include a Public Relations Strategy Document and an initial survey introduction letter and questions.

• Public Relations Strategy Document
• Initial Survey Introduction Letter and Questions

The Carlisle Governance Task Force met on August 27, 2021, and discussed two draft documents: a public relations strategy and an initial survey introduction letter. Members assigned points of contact for collecting comments on each document, with comments due before the September 2 meeting. The meeting was adjourned with a 6-0 roll call vote.

• Approved adjournment motion 6-0 in a roll call vote.
• Assigned Rebekah Vieira as point of contact for comments on the public relations strategy documents.
• Assigned Brian Cruise as point of contact for comments on the survey introduction letter and questions.
• Scheduled next meeting for September 2 at 9:00 am.

Cultural Council

The Carlisle Cultural Council is meeting to discuss the Grant Priorities statement for the FY22 grant cycle. The agenda also includes procedural items and new business.

• FY22 Grant cycle: Grant Priorities statement

The Carlisle Cultural Council approved a revised grant priorities statement for the FY22 grant cycle, which now requires non-Carlisle-based applicants to have a local sponsor. The motion passed 3-0-1, with Kenny Selcer abstaining. The council also discussed supporting grant recipients with post-award requirements, such as promotion assistance.

• Approved revised FY22 grant priorities statement (3-0-1)
• Discussed supporting grant recipients with post-award requirements

Planning Board

The Planning Board Staffing Subcommittee is meeting to continue discussions related to the Planner position and review previous action items. The agenda also includes setting assignments, deadlines, and future meeting dates.

• Continued discussions related to the Planner position
• Review of previous action items

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review several resource area delineations and a notice of intent for driveway construction off South Street. The agenda also includes a status update on the Greenough Dam Repair Project and a land use permit request for geocaching on Conservation Lands.

• Status update on Greenough Dam Repair Project
• Land use permit for geocaching on Conservation Lands
• Notice of Intent for driveway and culvert work off South Street
• Request to amend an Order of Conditions at 97 Hanover Road
• Review of resource area delineations at multiple locations

The Commission voted to issue Certificates of Compliance for two projects at 94 Brook Street (DEP 125-133 and DEP 125-1034), covering wetland fill and replication work. It also approved a peer review for a resource area delineation at 445 East Riding Drive, accepted the amended Cranberry Bog Maintenance Agreement, and issued a Land Use Permit to the Carlisle Education Foundation for a geocaching event. Several hearings were continued to September 2021, including those for 75 West Street, 0 South Street, and 97 Hanover Road.

• Authorized the Conservation Administrator to sign documents approved at this meeting.
• Approved expenses as described.
• Authorized peer review by Dr. John Rockwood for the resource area delineation at 445 East Riding Drive.
• Continued the hearing for 445 East Riding Drive to September 23, 2021.
• Continued the hearing for 0 South Street to September 9, 2021.
• Continued the hearing for Clark Farm Road to September 9, 2021.
• Continued the hearing for 75 West Street to September 9, 2021.
• Issued Certificates of Compliance for DEP 125-133 and DEP 125-1034 at 94 Brook Street.

Conservation Commission

The Carlisle Conservation Commission is holding a public hearing regarding a resource area delineation filing by Douglas Frizzell. The hearing seeks confirmation of approximately 2,305 linear feet of wetland boundary on a 19.5587-acre property.

• Confirmation of ~2,305 linear feet of wetland resource area boundary at 445 East Riding Dr.

Board of Health

The Board will continue a public hearing regarding a septic system upgrade at 142 Russell Street that requires a local waiver for a wetland setback. The meeting also includes discussions on COVID-19 community status, testing, and vaccinations.

• Septic system upgrade waiver for 142 Russell Street
• Discussion of COVID-19 community status, testing, and vaccinations

The Board unanimously approved a waiver allowing a septic system upgrade at 142 Russell Street to be 83 feet from wetlands, contingent on final as-built grading and Conservation Commission approval. The Board also unanimously approved a town-wide mask mandate for indoor public spaces, with an exception for employees at their desks, to be revisited in early October. A proposed pop-up COVID clinic around September 25 was not pursued due to high vaccination rates.

• Approved minutes of 8/11/21 as amended, unanimously.
• Closed the public hearing for 142 Russell Street, unanimously.
• Approved a wetland setback waiver of 83 feet for 142 Russell Street, contingent on as-built grading and Conservation Commission approval, unanimously.
• Approved a town-wide mask mandate for indoor public spaces, except for employees at desks, to be revisited in early October, unanimously.
• Decided against holding a pop-up COVID clinic in late September due to high vaccination rates.

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The School Committee will discuss plans for fall school reopening and goal setting for the 2021-22 school year. The agenda also includes reviews of staffing, policies, and field trip programs.

• Discussion on Fall School Reopening
• Goal Setting for 21-22 School Year
• Accounts Payable Warrant #1422 ($56,579.17)
• Payroll Warrant #1222 ($282,023.84)
• Action items for policy updates and subcommittee appointments

The Carlisle School Committee unanimously approved the revised Face Covering Policy for the 2021-2022 school year. They also approved appointments for committee representatives and subcommittees. Discussion on Nature's Classroom field trips for grades 6 and 7 was tabled pending family interest surveys and possible schedule changes.

• Approved revised Face Covering Policy (5-0)
• Approved slate of committee representatives and subcommittee appointments (5-0)
• Tabled vote on Nature's Classroom field trips for grades 6 and 7
• Approved Accounts Payable Warrant #1422: $56,579.17
• Approved Payroll Warrant #1222: $282,023.84

Master Plan Steering Committee

The Master Plan Steering Committee is conducting a focus group regarding the sustainability element of the town's Master Plan. The meeting will involve reviewing and discussing draft recommendations.

• Review and discussion of Draft Master Plan Recommendations for the sustainability element

The Environmental Stewardship Focus Group held its final meeting and unanimously approved the minutes from prior meetings. The group reached consensus on proposed changes to goals and recommendations, which will be submitted to the Master Plan Steering Committee. No formal decisions were made; the meeting focused on refining draft recommendations.

• Approved minutes for 08-05-2021 and 08-12-2021 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for 08-25-2021 meeting by email vote (unanimous)
• Finalized draft recommendations for submission to Master Plan Steering Committee

Board of Health

The Board of Health is reviewing design comments for the Benfield Farms septic system upgrade. The board will also discuss a draft decision and associated conditions for the project.

• Benfield Farms – Septic System Upgrade

The Board of Health special meeting scheduled for August 24, 2021, was cancelled. No decisions were made. The agenda had listed a discussion of the Benfield Farms septic system upgrade, but the meeting did not occur.

• Cancelled the August 24, 2021 special meeting

Personnel Committee

The committee is reviewing the wage chart placement for the Transportation/Office Manager position and the Historical Commission Administrative Assistant. These items involve grading and salary placement on the existing wage chart.

• Grading of Transportation/Office Manager on Wage chart
• Placement of Historical Commission Admin. Asst on Wage chart

Board of Health

The COVID Task Force will discuss the current community COVID status and the wearing of face covers. The meeting also includes general information.

• Community COVID Status discussion
• Discussion on wearing of face covers

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The CSC Policy Subcommittee scheduled a meeting for August 23, 2021. The agenda includes a policy review and an opportunity for public comments, though no specific policies are identified in the document.

• Policy review

The Carlisle School Committee Policy Subcommittee met to review and update the Face Covering Policy (L2). They decided to remove the phrase 'on school grounds' from paragraph #2, as masks will not be required outdoors, and to replace 'when appropriate social distancing is enforced' with 'in particular approved situations' in paragraph #3. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned after the policy discussion.

• Removed 'on school grounds' from Face Covering Policy paragraph #2
• Replaced 'when appropriate social distancing is enforced' with 'in particular approved situations' in paragraph #3
• Decided to refer to CDC guidelines for mask recommendations if needed

Finance Committee

The Carlisle Finance Committee will review minutes from a previous meeting and receive liaison reports. The committee is also scheduled to discuss the FY23 budget plan.

• Review and approval of prior meeting minutes
• Liaison reports
• FY23 budget plan discussion

The Carlisle Finance Committee met via teleconference and approved the July 15, 2021 minutes unanimously, with Melissa McMorrow abstaining. Members discussed FY23 budget planning, including the timing of a draft letter to department heads, and received updates on school and police contract reviews. No substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval and procedural planning.

• Approved July 15, 2021 minutes (unanimous, McMorrow abstained)
• Discussed FY23 budget planning process and draft letter timing

Master Plan Steering Committee

The Master Plan Steering Committee is hosting a focus group regarding the town's Housing Element. The committee will review and discuss draft recommendations for the Master Plan.

• Review and discussion of draft Master Plan recommendations

The Carlisle Master Plan Steering Committee held a workshop to review and refine draft recommendations for the town's Master Plan. Members discussed and suggested edits to goals related to housing, sustainability, and other elements, but no formal decisions were made. The meeting was a working session to gather input for future plan revisions.

• No formal votes or decisions taken; workshop discussion only
• Suggested rewording of housing goals 22A, 22B, 22D to emphasize strategic planning, funding, and regulatory changes
• Discussed moving 22D to 22A position as a top priority
• Agreed to add anti-teardown bylaw consideration to historic preservation goal 4A
• Noted overlap between goals 17A and 22D, and suggested clarifying sustainable principles
• Discussed adding 'H' (Housing) element to goals 17C, 20A, 20B
• Agreed to explore visual aids like street scape elevations and renderings for housing types

Planning Board

The Planning Board Staffing Subcommittee is meeting to clarify its goal and purview. The committee will also discuss approaches to achieve these goals and establish assignments and deadlines.

• Clarification of committee goal and purview
• Discussion of approaches to achieve the goal
• Establishment of assignments and deadlines

Town Governance Task Force

The Task Force will review operating norms and task delegation for roles such as minutes and public relations. Members will also continue discussions to define the group's mission and establish methodologies for interviews and information gathering.

• Defining the task force mission
• Establishing interview and information gathering methods
• Assigning tasks for minutes, agenda, and public relations
• Reviewing technology and OML updates

The Carlisle Governance Task Force met remotely on August 20, 2021, and approved the minutes from its July 20 meeting by a 6-0 roll call vote (with one abstention). Members discussed operating norms, technology, scope, and methodology, and assigned volunteers to draft a public relations strategy, a questionnaire, and a stakeholder introduction proposal. No final decisions were made on substantive policy matters; the meeting focused on planning and process.

• Approved July 20, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0, one abstention)
• Volunteered members to take minutes at future meetings
• Discussed preference for evening meetings (4 members indicated preference)
• Assigned RJ Mathew to draft public relations strategy
• Assigned Vanessa Moroney to draft questionnaire and stakeholder introduction proposal
• Scheduled next meeting for August 27, 2021 at 9:00 am

Cultural Council

The Council will review grant awards and discuss planning for September 25 Old Home Day. The agenda also includes updates on the FY22 grant cycle and membership.