Carlisle public meetings in 2025

Environmental Sustainability Committee

The Environmental Sustainability Committee holds a regular virtual meeting with updates on ongoing projects and liaison reports from town boards. No votes or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda consists of staff and committee updates.

• Wildlife Corridors Project update
• Trail signs discussion
• EV Charger Working Group report
• Fire Station Building Renovation Committee liaison report
• Leading Cities update

Municipal Facilities Committee

The committee will approve minutes from past meetings, hear a report from the Facilities Manager, and discuss a potential upgrade to the Town Hall BMS software with cost unknown. They will also review ongoing projects including the Town Hall bathroom renovation, Grant/Robbins HVAC study, Brick building HVAC, Town Hall mechanical room expansion, and Library mechanical room/HVAC. Public input is invited.

• Approval of minutes from 12/2/25 (with SB), 12/4/25, and 12/4/25 (with FinCom)
• Discussion of upgrade to Town Hall BMS software (cost unknown)
• Ongoing Town Hall bathroom renovation
• Grant/Robbins HVAC study
• Brick building HVAC and Town Hall mechanical room expansion

Land Stewardship Committee

The Carlisle Land Stewardship Committee will meet to discuss a proposed management plan for the Woodward property and review an agricultural license. The meeting includes a public comment period and a session with a Grow Native representative.

• Approval of meeting minutes from November 25 and December 8
• Public Comment period
• Meet with Grow Native representative(s)
• Discuss proposed management plan for Woodward property
• Discuss applicability of current license to licensee's vision

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Concord and Carlisle school committees will meet jointly to discuss proposed FY27 budgets for both the Concord-Carlisle Regional School District and Concord Public Schools. A vote is scheduled on the competency determination policy. Other agenda items include a $25,000 gift donation, cell phone policy process, and first reading of the 2026-2027 calendar. The meeting also allows for public comment and will enter executive session for collective bargaining with support staff.

• Gift donation of $25,000 from Ruettgers Family Charitable Foundation to the Ruettgers Fund at CCHS
• Discussion of CCRSD FY27 budget (30 minutes)
• Vote on Competency Determination Policy
• Discussion of Cell Phone Policy Process
• First reading of Calendar 2026-2027

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Concord-Carlisle Regional School District and Concord School Committee are meeting to discuss their respective FY27 budgets. The body will vote on a Competency Determination Policy and review the 2026-2027 calendar. The meeting includes a strategy session regarding collective bargaining with the CTA and CTA Support Staff.

• Gift donation of $25,000 from the Ruettgers Family Charitable Foundation to the Ruettgers Fund at CCHS
• Vote on Competency Determination Policy
• Discussion of CCRSD FY27 Budget and CPS FY27 Budget
• $1,000 Grant from MASS Energize
• CPS Middle School Pathway Policy Revision

Agricultural Commission

The Carlisle Agricultural Commission will nominate a fifth member to the board. They will also discuss ways to support and optimize agricultural opportunities in town while protecting remaining farmland. Other business may arise as needed.

• Nominate a 5th member to the Agricultural Commission
• Discussion on how to best support and optimize agricultural opportunities in Carlisle and protect what is left

Historical Commission

The Carlisle Historical Commission will hold two public hearings: a continuation for a Certificate of Appropriateness for door replacement and signage at 9-11 Lowell St, and a new hearing for a white picket fence and gates at 49 Concord St. The commission will also discuss administrative updates including the Demolition Review Bylaw, proposed ADU rules, and other town reports.

• Continuation of public hearing for Application 2025-01B: Certificate of Appropriateness for door replacement and signage at 9-11 Lowell St
• New public hearing for Application 2025-06: Certificate of Appropriateness for 4' white picket fence and 3 gates at 49 Concord St
• Discussion of Demolition Review Bylaw
• First reading and discussion of Proposed Planning Board ADU Rules and Regulations
• Update on Gleason Public Library staircase and CPA application

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will hold a public hearing on December 17, 2025, to consider an application for a perimeter white picket fence at 49 Concord Street. Written correspondence is due by December 10, 2025.

• Public hearing on Application No. 2025-06 at 49 Concord Street
• Request for 4-foot white picket fence with 3 gates
• Written comments due December 10, 2025
• Meeting location: Clark Room at Town Hall
• Application available at Town Clerk's Office

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a joint meeting with the Finance Committee for the first draft of the FY27 budget presentation. Discussions will include the Cranberry Bog House with the Affordable Housing Trust and the DPW Building Committee charter with a potential vote. The board will also vote on amended language for H4414, an Act relative to the town administrator, and consider a new employee health insurance option.

• FY27 Budget Presentation, Draft 1, joint with Finance Committee
• Cranberry Bog House discussion joint with Affordable Housing Trust
• DPW Building Committee Charter (potential vote)
• Vote on amended language of H4414, an Act relative to the town administrator
• Additional employee health insurance option presentation

Select Board

The Carlisle Select Board will meet in executive session on December 16, 2025, to conduct strategy sessions for contract negotiations with Police Chief Andrew Amendola, as permitted under state law. The board will not return to open session, meaning no public discussion or votes will occur. This is a closed meeting with no public agenda items.

• Executive session under MGL c. 30A, §21, reason two for strategy sessions on nonunion personnel negotiations
• Specifically concerns contract negotiations with Police Chief Andrew Amendola
• Board will not return to open session

Council on Aging and Human Services

The Council on Aging and Human Services will hear staff reports from the director and social worker, review financials, and receive an update from Minuteman Senior Services. Old/new business includes discussion of Carlisle Human Services. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Director’s Report by Geoff Kotowski
• Social Worker’s Report by Kathleen Bond
• Minuteman Senior Services Update by Jerry Lerman
• Financials review by Abha Singhal
• Carlisle Human Services discussion under old/new business

Affordable Housing Trust

The Carlisle Affordable Housing Trust will hold a joint meeting with the Select Board to discuss the Cranberry Bog House. No other items are listed on the agenda. The meeting is a discussion, with no decisions or votes explicitly scheduled.

• Joint meeting with Select Board to discuss the Cranberry Bog House

Community Preservation Committee

The committee will receive updates on the status of several ongoing and completed community preservation projects. The meeting includes a period for community input on potential projects in open space, recreation, affordable housing, and historic preservation.

• Expected FY 27 applications: Regional School Committee/CCHS Amenities BLDG
• Expected FY 27 application: Cranberry Bog House affordable housing design documents
• Completed 2025 project: Banta Davis Track Restoration/Accessibility FY26
• In-progress projects including Gleason Library Interior Renovation and Central Burying Ground Conservation
• In-progress projects including Diment Park and Spalding Field Restoration

Cultural Council

The Carlisle Cultural Council will hold a remote meeting to welcome a new member, approve minutes from November 14 and 21, and review a finance report covering fundraising and Open Studios expenses. The main item is continuing grant scoring and discussion. The meeting is largely administrative with no specific grant amounts or project names listed.

• Welcome new member
• Approval of minutes from 14 November and 21 November
• Finance report: fundraising and Open Studios expenses
• Continuation of grant scoring and discussion

Police Station Building Renovation Committee

The committee will meet to receive a construction update on the police station renovation project. The meeting also includes a period for community input.

• Renovation Project Construction Update

Conservation Commission

The Carlisle Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on December 11, 2025, at 7:00 pm via remote participation. The hearing concerns a Notice of Intent filed by EcoPlantPlans LLC, on behalf of Marilyn Cugini and Stephen Smith, for removal of invasive vegetation around and within the 100-foot buffer zone at 300 Curve Street. The meeting is virtual only; access details will be posted on the town website.

• Public hearing on Notice of Intent for invasive vegetation removal at 300 Curve Street (Assessors Map 32, Parcel 88-3)
• Work involves removal of invasive vegetation within and around the 100-foot buffer zone under Mass. Wetlands Protection Act and Carlisle Wetlands Protection Bylaw
• Meeting conducted virtually via remote participation

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a project at 300 Curve Street. The body will also discuss the FY27 budget and review several bills for reimbursement and services.

• Public Hearing: Site restoration and informal retaining wall at 300 Curve Street
• FY27 Budget Discussion
• Payment of bills including $1,484.00 and $636.00 to Weston & Sampson
• Enforcement Order Update for 300 Robbins Drive
• Cranberry Bog Dam #1 emergency repair maintenance determination

Planning Board

The Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Core Committee is meeting to discuss the implementation of and potential applications for MVP Action Grants. The committee will also discuss a recommendation to the Planning Board regarding the future of the MVP Core Committee.

• MVP Action Grant application implementation
• Recommendation to Planning Board on the future of the MVP Core Committee

Affordable Housing Trust

The Carlisle Affordable Housing Trust will discuss an update on the Bog House project, including a meeting with the Select Board and a housing consultant. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and set the next meeting date.

• Bog House update
• Meeting with Select Board regarding Bog House
• Housing consultant review
• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Decision on next meeting date

Trails Committee

The Carlisle Trails Committee will hold a regular meeting on December 10, 2025, in the Heald Room at Town Hall. They will approve minutes and bills, review progress on 2025 goals including completed trail improvements, and discuss a proposal for a new trail at Greenough. Old and new business include trail signage, an update on beaver trapping, and planning a moonlight walk.

• Proposal for a new trail at Greenough (flagged, LSC meeting Dec 9)
• Eagle Scout projects: Brady Quayle (new Town Forest trail) and Lucas Milliken (Great Meadows sign kiosk)
• Completed conservation land activities: Two Rod Road improvements, Malcolm Outer loop wet area correction, Spalding bridge railing repair
• Trekker Award #87 to Fran Rayson
• Review of beaver trapping at the Cranberry Bog and Otter Slide dams

At the December 10 meeting the Trails Committee approved two expense bills—$38.81 to WJ Graves for Two Rod Road work and $44.13 to Concord Lumber for Marion Trail repair—both charged to the CPA account. The committee also approved the corrected minutes from the November 5 meeting and adopted a policy to make future trail signs one line of text using existing 3.5‑inch material. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved $38.81 bill to WJ Graves for Two Rod Road (CPA account)
• Approved $44.13 bill to Concord Lumber for Marion Trail repair (CPA account)
• Approved corrected minutes of 11‑5‑25 (minutes approved)
• Adopted policy to use one‑line 3.5" sign material for future trail signs
• Presented Trekker Award #87 to Fran Rayson

Safety Committee

The Carlisle Safety Committee will discuss a potential speed limit reduction. They will also review minutes from October meetings and take community input. The meeting is on December 10, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. in Town Hall.

• Review and approve minutes from 10/1/2025 and 10/29/2025
• Speed limit reduction discussion
• Community input period
• Set future meeting schedule

The committee approved a unanimous motion empowering Laura Harrison to communicate their speed‑limit recommendations to the Select Board. They also approved an amended motion to ask the Town Council about adjusting the school‑zone radius to support speed changes. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved minutes from 10/1/25 (unanimous)
• Empowered Laura Harrison to communicate recommendations to Select Board (unanimous)
• Approved amended motion to request Town Council review of school‑zone radius (approved)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Youth Commission

The Carlisle Youth Commission will recap the December FNL event, plan the January 9th FNL including fire permit, DJ, photos, movie, and snacks, and discuss future FNL themes and a Screenagers discussion. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and public comments.

• Approve meeting minutes from 11/11/25
• December FNL recap
• Planning for January 9th FNL (fire permit, DJ, photos, movie, snacks, swag, craft, games, raffle gift cards)
• Future FNL themes
• Screenagers discussion

The Carlisle Youth Commission voted to approve the minutes from the November meeting. All listed members present approved the minutes. The commission also discussed upcoming events, financial status, and chaperone procedures, but no further formal actions were taken.

• Approved November meeting minutes (unanimous)

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The School Committee will hold a public hearing on the FY27 budget, discuss the 2026-2027 calendar and preschool program options, and vote on athletic cross country fees ($234 for FY27, $243 for FY28) and a $1,500-per-pay-period stipend for middle school principal responsibilities through June 2026. They will also consider warrants totaling over $1.1 million and then adjourn to executive session for administrator negotiations.

• FY27 Budget Hearing and presentation
• Vote on FY27 and FY28 Athletic Cross Country fees ($234/$243)
• Vote to approve $1,500/pay period stipend for middle school principal duties through June 2026
• Discussion of 2026-2027 school calendar and preschool program options
• Warrants totaling $1,115,723.59 (Accounts Payable and Payroll)

The committee opened the FY27 Budget Hearing and later closed it, both motions passing unanimously. A consent agenda was approved, authorizing four financial warrants totaling $1,115,723.47. The warrants included two accounts payable and two payroll payments. The board also adopted focus indicators for the superintendent's June 2026 evaluation.

• Opened FY27 Budget Hearing (unanimous)
• Closed FY27 Budget Hearing (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable Warrant 26SE10 for $148,598.23 (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable Warrant 26SE11 for $53,526.12 (unanimous)
• Approved Payroll Warrant 26PR10 for $461,180.06 (unanimous)
• Approved Payroll Warrant 26PR11 for $452,419.18 (unanimous)
• Adopted superintendent evaluation focus indicators (unanimous)

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Carlisle School Committee is holding a public hearing on the FY27 school budget on December 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the Carlisle School Community Room and via Zoom. Copies of the budget are available in the Superintendent’s Office at 83 School Street.

• Public hearing on FY27 school budget
• Hearing scheduled for Dec 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
• Location: Carlisle School Community Room and Zoom
• Budget available at Superintendent's Office, 83 School Street

Land Stewardship Committee

The Land Stewardship Committee will review the 2027 budget and land use permits for Billerica Walk. The body will also discuss repairs and rules for Foss Farm and updates regarding Woodward Land.

• 2027 Budget review including CPA funding for an Environmental Management Expert
• Land Use Permits for Billerica Walk
• Foss Farm parking lot repair, speed bumps, and new rules
• New Greenough Trail discussion with Trails Committee
• Woodward Land baseline assessment and subcommittee update

The Land Stewardship Committee approved several actions, including supporting the Conservation Commission’s Japanese knotweed eradication grant and the new Greenough trail proposal. It issued a land‑use permit for Marlies Henderson’s Billerica hike outings and added up to $500 for bluebird houses to the FY 27 budget. The committee also voted to recommend that ConsCom submit the Ecozone Biodiversity grant for Foss Farm, passing the motion with one abstention.

• Approved minutes of Nov 18, 2025 meeting with wording changes (unanimous)
• Issued land‑use permit to Marlies Henderson for Jan 4‑10, 2026 hike outings (unanimous)
• Supported new Greenough trail off Maple St to pond viewpoint (unanimous)
• Supported Conservation Commission’s SuAsCo Japanese knotweed eradication grant (unanimous)
• Added FY 27 budget allocation for bluebird houses not to exceed $500 (unanimous)
• Recommended ConsCom submit Ecozone Biodiversity grant for Foss Farm (passed; Spinney abstained)
• Approved redistribution of stewardship responsibilities for multiple properties (unanimous)
• Postponed Beaver Questions from Julie Durrell (no vote recorded)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold continued public hearings regarding site plans and a scenic road petition. The board is also scheduled to vote on the 'Climate Resilient Carlisle' MVP Report and discuss multi-family zoning ideas.

• Site Plan Review for Accessory Dwelling Unit at 163 Sunset Road
• Site Plan Review for Accessory Dwelling Unit at 106 Maple Street (continued to Jan 12, 2026)
• Scenic Road Petition for 532 South Street
• Vote to support 'Climate Resilient Carlisle' MVP Report & Recommendations
• Discussion on Woodward Village Residential Open Space Community Special Permit

The Planning Board concluded that the modifications at Woodward Village are substantial and will require a building inspector’s review of the retaining wall. The developer agreed to contact the inspector. The Board also voted unanimously to continue public hearings for 163 Sunset Road, 106 Maple Street, and 532 South Street, and to support the Climate Resilient Carlisle MVP report. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved unanimously.

• Found Woodward Village changes substantial – building inspector review required (6-0-0)
• Continued 163 Sunset Road ADU hearing to Jan 12, 7:00 PM (6-0-0)
• Continued 106 Maple Street ADU hearing to Jan 12, 7:15 PM (6-0-0)
• Continued 532 South Street scenic‑road hearing to Jan 12, 7:30 PM (6-0-0)
• Supported Climate Resilient Carlisle MVP report and recommendations (6-0-0)
• Approved meeting minutes as amended (6-0-0)

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The joint school committee will vote on an Early Retirement/Separation Incentive Benefit Plan. The committee will also receive updates on the FY27 budget. A joint discussion with the Finance Committee and Select Board will cover capital planning.

• Vote on Early Retirement/Separation Incentive Benefit Plan
• FY27 budget updates
• Joint discussion of capital planning with Finance Committee and Select Board

The committee voted to approve the Early Retirement/Separation Incentive Benefit Plan (ERSIP) with an amendment requiring ten years of service and a January 15, 2026 application deadline. All members present voted aye. The meeting also included a presentation of FY27 budget updates, but no vote was taken on the budget.

• Approved Early Retirement/Separation Incentive Benefit Plan (ERSIP) with 10‑yr service requirement and Jan 15 2026 deadline – unanimous aye

Land Stewardship Committee

The Land Stewardship Committee and Woodward Subcommittee will meet to review several documents. The discussion focuses on licenses, committee input, and feedback from abutters.

• Review of license and supporting documents
• Review of AG committee input
• Review of CCF letters
• Review of Sam and Sue Pietropaola feedback document
• Review of input from other abutters

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Carlisle School Committee's Special Education Subcommittee and the Special Education Parent Advisory Committee will hold a joint meeting to discuss the district's Targeted District Review, including developing a Student Opportunity Act plan and reviewing MCAS data for special education students. They will also consider making special education training mandatory for new school committee members and plan a survey for the SEPAC community. The meeting will be held remotely on December 4, 2025.

• Develop a Student Opportunity Act plan and progress report
• Presentation of academic progression (MCAS data) of students in special education
• Discussion of special education training mandatory for onboarding new school committee members
• Design a survey for the SEPAC community to be sent in early 2026
• Review of ESY 2025 and recreation/extracurricular activities for students with higher needs

The subcommittee reviewed a series of school policies and decided to recommend reaffirming or editing each with technical edits. The minutes from the November 7 2025 meeting were formally approved. The meeting was adjourned at 1:37 PM.

• Recommend reaffirming J6 Entrance Age policy with technical edits
• Recommend reaffirming J8 Physical Restraint policy with technical edits
• Recommend editing J11 Student Welfare policy to mirror the MASC policy
• Recommend editing J12 Residency policy to include immunization language and technical edits
• Recommend reaffirming J13 School Attendance policy with technical edits and rename handbook
• Recommend reaffirming J16 Student Rights and Responsibilities policy with technical edits
• Recommend editing J17 Students Transportation by Staff in Private Vehicles policy to align with MASC policy
• Recommend reaffirming J19 Student Dress policy

Environmental Sustainability Committee

The committee will meet virtually to review reports from various municipal liaisons and coordinators. Discussions include the Municipal Native Plant Landscaping Policy and the Wildlife Corridors Project.

• Cemetery Committee Municipal Native Plant Landscaping Policy
• Wildlife Corridors Project
• TSAC Sustainability at School and Invasives Disposal discussion
• EV Charger Working Group report
• Land Use and Sustainability Coordinator report

The committee unanimously approved Eric joining the Fire Station Building Renovation Committee as the ESC representative. Members also unanimously approved submitting an ESC article to the town newsletter. A motion to have Sarah create a calendar page on the ESC website passed with all members voting aye except Alan, who abstained. Approval of the meeting minutes was postponed.

• Approved Eric joining Fire Station Building Renovation Committee as ESC rep (unanimous roll call)
• Approved ESC article submission to town newsletter (unanimous roll call)
• Approved request for Sarah to create ESC website calendar page (all aye, Alan abstained)
• Postponed approval of meeting minutes

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Special Education Subcommittee and Special Education Parent Advisory Committee are meeting to discuss district reviews and student representation. The body will review academic progression data and discuss training requirements for school committee members.

• Development of a Student Opportunity Act plan and progress report
• Presentation of MCAS academic progression data for students in special education
• Proposal to make special education training mandatory for new school committee onboarding
• Implementation of the CPS Special Education school web page
• Design of a SEPAC community needs survey for early 2026

Municipal Facilities Committee

The Municipal Facilities Committee is holding a joint meeting with the Finance Committee. The body will discuss capital projects for fiscal year 2027.

• Discussion of FY27 capital projects

The committee reviewed its FY 26 capital request with the Finance Committee but took no votes on any items. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously (3‑0)

Municipal Facilities Committee

The Municipal Facilities Committee will select a representative for the Fire Station Renovation Building Committee and discuss ongoing projects including Town Hall mechanical room expansion and bathroom renovations. The committee will also revisit motions from the November 20 meeting and discuss future capital projects ahead of Finance Committee meetings.

• Approve minutes from June 13, October 29, and November 20, 2025 meetings
• Redo motions from November 20, 2025 meeting
• Select MFC representative for Fire Station Renovation Building Committee
• Ongoing projects: Town Hall mechanical room expansion, bathroom renovation, Grant/Robbins HVAC study, Brick building HVAC, Library mechanical room/HVAC
• Discuss future capital projects and upcoming meeting with School Board regarding DPW renovation

The committee voted to spend no more than $52,000 from its funds to add four bathrooms to Town Hall. It also rejected a $53,000 bid for a mechanical‑room expansion. An $8,500 allocation was approved for exterior doors on the Brick building. Additionally, the committee agreed to purchase a $260 induction fan for the Highland building furnace and moved attic‑insulation funding to FY28.

• Approved up to $52,000 for four Town Hall bathrooms (vote unanimous)
• Rejected the $53,000 bid for the Town Hall mechanical‑room expansion (vote unanimous)
• Allocated $8,500 for Brick building exterior doors (vote unanimous)
• Approved purchase of $260 induction fan for Highland building furnace
• Moved Town Hall attic‑insulation funding to FY28

Town Meeting Study Committee

The Town Meeting Study Committee is meeting to review data gathering and analysis. The committee will discuss drafts for its final report.

• Approval of minutes from 8-28-25 and 9-25-25 meetings
• Discussion of data gathering, analysis, and final report drafts

The Town Meeting Study Committee unanimously approved the minutes from 8/28/25 and 9/25/25. It agreed to adopt highlighted sections of the “Things to do for Town Meetings” document and to include items 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12 from the public‑education document. Nancy Pierce will provide a two‑page survey summary, and drafts of the final report are due by Jan 5, 2026. The next meeting was scheduled for Jan 15, 2026 at 7 PM and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved minutes for 8/28/25 and 9/25/25 (unanimous vote)
• Adopted highlights for Sections 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.3, and 3.1.6 of the town‑meeting guide
• Included items 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, and 12 in the public‑education document
• Agreed to consider sending invitations to about 15% of registered voters
• Agreed to consider formal invitations to new community members
• Nancy Pierce will deliver a two‑page summary of survey results
• Committee will use the written style from Brian’s draft; drafts due on or before Jan 5, 2026
• Scheduled next meeting for Jan 15, 2026 at 7 PM and adjourned the meeting

Agricultural Commission

The Agricultural Commission will consider a nomination to fill its fifth member seat. The meeting also provides time for any other business that may arise.

• Nominate 5th Member
• Other business that may arise

The scheduled Agricultural Commission meeting on December 10, 2025 was canceled. No nominations, agenda items, or other business were considered, and no decisions were made.

Cemetery Committee

The Carlisle Cemetery Committee will hold a regular meeting to review minutes, discuss committee membership, receive updates from the Department of Public Works and the Cemetery Information Management System, and review regulations and the project list. No specific decisions or financial items are listed; the agenda is primarily procedural.

• Review and approval of minutes
• DPW update
• CIMS update
• Regulations review
• Project List review

The committee agreed to raise cemetery fees and will develop a new fee schedule. It decided not to adopt stringent monument size regulations at this time. The group will work with the Environmental Sustainability Committee and the Carlisle Garden Club on a planting‑guidelines brochure. Plans were made to publicize the cemetery through a newsletter article, a newspaper piece, a spring open house at Wilson Chapel, and cemetery tours.

• Agreed to raise cemetery fees (new schedule to be formulated)
• Decided not to adopt strict monument size regulations now
• Will develop a new fee schedule and review fees annually
• Will create a planting‑guidelines brochure with ESC and Garden Club
• Maeve will write a piece for the Municipal newsletter
• Committee member will write a story for the Mosquito newspaper about Green Cemetery
• Planned open house at Wilson Chapel in spring
• Planned cemetery tours for the public

Select Board

The Carlisle Select Board will consider and vote on several items, including approval of loan documents for the Police Station Renovation and Elevator Renovation projects, a conservation restriction grant at 180 Prospect St, and appointments to the Fire Station Building Renovation Committee. The board will also discuss the DPW Building Committee charter and may vote on personnel policy revisions, among other routine items.

• Appointment of Eric Balles as Environmental Sustainability Committee representative and Tony Mariano as Board of Health representative to the Fire Station Building Renovation Committee
• Vote on approval of loan documents for the Police Station Renovation and Elevator Renovation Projects
• Vote on grant of conservation restriction at 180 Prospect St from Katherine L. Endicott to Sudbury Valley Trustees, Inc.
• Discussion and potential vote on a DPW Building Committee Charter
• Approval of four cemetery deed transfers (Deeds 859–862) to Samuel Gould, Jenifer Bush, John Richardson, and Charles and Arlene Davis

The board unanimously approved a $5 million loan to fund the police station renovation and elevator upgrades. It also confirmed several appointments to the Cultural Council and the Fire Station Building Renovation Committee. The board approved a conservation restriction for Sweet Autumn Farm and renewed its Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission certification. Revised personnel policies were adopted.

• Approved $5 million police station renovation and elevator loan (5-0)
• Appointed Diane Staheli to the Cultural Council (5-0)
• Appointed Eric Balles to the Fire Station Building Renovation Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Tony Mariano to the Fire Station Building Renovation Committee (4-0)
• Appointed Greg Zurlo, Suzanne Spinney, and David Flannery as at-large members of the Fire Station Building Renovation Committee (5-0)
• Approved conservation restriction for 180 Prospect Street (12‑acre Sweet Autumn Farm) (4-0)
• Renewed 2026 Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission licensing (5-0)
• Adopted revised personnel policies (4-0)

Municipal Facilities Committee

The Municipal Facilities Committee will hold a joint meeting with the Select Board to discuss the Department of Public Works renovation project. The meeting will be held remotely on December 2, 2025.

• Joint meeting with Select Board to discuss DPW renovation project

The Municipal Facilities Committee reviewed Hill‑LiRo's report on improvements to the town's Department of Public Works facility and answered questions from the Select Board. Discussion included possible soil‑testing costs of $50,000‑$100,000 around fuel pumps and the timeline for turning the feasibility study into bid documents. The committee noted that a presentation will be made at the spring Town Meeting to seek funding, and that the Select Board will determine a charter for a DPW building committee in January. No votes were taken.

Conservation Restriction Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to review a new conservation restriction and a proposed trail relocation. The session includes a review of the November 12, 2025, meeting minutes.

• Review of new conservation restriction State #17603 at 180 Prospect St.
• Proposed trail relocation for CR #65 at Elliot Concord River Preserve

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board will hold public hearings on two variance requests: one for a second‑floor garage addition at 564 East Street and another for a basement laundry and bathroom at 358 East Street. Both applications seek variances and special permits under Zoning Bylaw Sections 6.3, 7.2, and 7.5. The board will also vote on the 2026 meeting schedule and the FY27 budget.

• Variance & special permit hearing for 564 East Street (second‑floor garage)
• Variance & special permit hearing for 358 East Street (basement remodel)
• Vote to approve 2026 meeting schedule
• Vote to approve FY27 budget

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved the FY27 budget, allocating $1,000 for board expenses. It also approved the amended 2026 meeting schedule. Hearings for two pending applications (564 East St and 358 East St) were continued to Jan 5 2026. The board agreed to explore a formal recognition for former member Steve Hinton.

• Approved FY27 Budget with $1,000 allocation (4-0-0)
• Approved 2026 Meeting Schedule as amended (4-0-0)
• Continued hearing for Case 2503 – 564 East Street – to Jan 5, 2026 (4-0-0)
• Continued hearing for Case 2504 – 358 East Street – to Jan 5, 2026 (4-0-0)
• Approved agenda (3-0-0)
• Accepted prior meeting minutes (amended) (3-0-1)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Carlisle Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on December 1, 2025 at 7:30 pm via Zoom. The hearing concerns an application (file number 2504) from Makeover and Finishes Group requesting a variance and/or special permit to add a laundry room and full bathroom in an existing basement at 358 East Street, a non‑conforming structure on a non‑conforming lot within the Residence B District. The Board will consider whether the proposed work complies with Zoning Bylaw Sections 6.3, 7.2, and 7.5 and the required 40‑foot setback.

• Variance and/or special permit request for basement remodel at 358 East Street
• Application filed by Makeover and Finishes Group, file #2504
• Proposed addition of laundry room and full bathroom in existing basement
• Location within Residence B District, subject to Zoning Bylaw Sections 6.3, 7.2, 7.5
• Public hearing scheduled Dec 1, 2025, 7:30 pm on Zoom

Land Stewardship Committee

The Land Stewardship Committee and Woodward Subcommittee are meeting to establish a framework for their work, including goals, documents, and stakeholder invitations. No substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Introduce member availability to meet
• Establish framework: roadmap, documents, meeting schedule, stakeholders
• Review input and formulate recommendations to LSC
• Schedule next meetings

Cultural Council

The Carlisle Cultural Council will meet remotely to approve minutes from the previous meeting and conduct grant scoring and discussion. This is a routine meeting focused on evaluating grant proposals.

• Grant scoring and discussion

Concord Carlisle Adult and Community Education Committee

The Concord Carlisle Adult and Community Education Advisory Committee will discuss the Continuing Education Coordinator position, gift wrapping signups, and program updates including English Language Learner classes, Driver's Ed parent classes, and IMSCC student showcase. Registration and budget numbers will also be reviewed. The meeting is primarily discussion and updates rather than final decisions.

• Continuing Education Coordinator position discussion
• Gift wrapping signups
• English Language Learner classes update
• Possible partnership with Minuteman for Driver's Ed
• Registration and budget numbers review

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

This is a routine procedural meeting of the School Advisory Council at Concord-Carlisle High School. The agenda includes introductions, a review of statutory obligations under Chapter 71, Section 59C, and public comments. No specific decisions, proposals, or financial items are listed.

• Discussion of statutory obligations under Chapter 71, Section 59C

Police Station Building Renovation Committee

The Police Station Building Renovation Committee will receive an update on the renovation project and solicit input from community members. No specific actions or approvals are listed on the agenda.

• Community Input
• Police Station Renovation Project Update

Transfer Station Action Committee

The committee will review October solid waste numbers and survey responses. Members will discuss a $6,600 MassDEP grant and brainstorm the committee's future focus on waste and source reduction.

• MassDEP grant award of $6,600
• Update on Black Earth curbside pickup
• Discussion on composting at schools with Concord parents
• Planning for a new sustainably sourced compost sign at the Transfer Station

The Transfer Station Action Committee approved the minutes from the October 23 meeting with a unanimous vote. The committee reviewed September solid‑waste tonnage, updates on DEP points, and curbside organics pickup. Members discussed several ideas to reduce solid‑waste generation, but no further actions were voted on.

• Accepted October 23 minutes (unanimous)

Environmental Sustainability Committee

The committee will meet virtually to discuss a Municipal Native Plant Landscaping Policy for the cemetery. The session includes updates on wildlife corridors, the Fire Station renovation design, and the Massachusetts Vanguard Program (MVP).

• Cemetery Committee Municipal Native Plant Landscaping Policy discussion
• Wildlife Corridors Project update
• Fire Station Renovation Design update
• MVP update
• EV Charger Working Group liaison report

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a continued public hearing on a Notice of Intent for construction at 163 Sunset Road, including a dwelling addition, accessory dwelling unit, and new sewage system within the 100-foot wetland buffer zone. A public meeting will consider a Determination of Applicability for a failing sewage system replacement at 55 Suffolk Lane. The commission will also review a tree removal application at 547 Westford Street and discuss a draft Conservation Restriction at 180 Prospect Street.

• Public hearing (continued from 8/7/25) on Notice of Intent DEP #125-1202 for 163 Sunset Road: addition, ADU, and sewage system in wetland buffer zone
• Public meeting on DOA #396 at 55 Suffolk Lane: replacement of failing sewage system with temporary construction vehicle access in buffer zone
• Tree removal application at 547 Westford Street: removal of dead trees (10 red pines, 4 ash, 1 black cherry) near structures
• Discussion and possible votes on carrying over FY26 funds to FY27 for Greenough Dam Repair and Cranberry Bog Dam #1
• Discussion of final draft of Conservation Restriction at 180 Prospect Street

The Conservation Commission approved an Order of Conditions for the 163 Sunset Road ADU project and issued a Negative 3 determination for the sewage system at 55 Suffolk Lane. It also approved a tree removal application at 547 Westford Street, authorized payment of several town bills, and gave conditional approval to a conservation restriction for 180 Prospect Street pending advisory committee review. Finally, the commission approved the proposed trail relocation at Elliott Concord River Preserve.

• Approved Order of Conditions for DEP File #125-1202 (163 Sunset Road) – motion passed
• Issued Negative 3 Determination for DOA #396 (55 Suffolk Lane) – motion passed
• Approved tree removal application for 547 Westford Street with mitigation planting – motion passed
• Authorized payment of five bills totaling $3,537.53 – motion passed
• Approved Conservation Restriction for 180 Prospect Street, pending CR Advisory Committee and Select Board – motion passed
• Approved trail relocation at Elliott Concord River Preserve – motion passed

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to discuss proposed revisions to the Town of Carlisle Water Supply Regulations and consider their adoption. The board will also hear requests regarding an accessory dwelling unit and a septic system installation.

• Adoption of proposed revisions to Town of Carlisle Water Supply Regulations
• Request for Accessory Dwelling Unit at 106 Maple Street
• Request for winter septic system installation and hearing notice waiver at 55 Suffolk Lane
• FY 27 Budget Planning
• Carlisle School well status

The Board of Health approved the FY26 budget, adding a 1.21% overall increase and a 3% salary increase for staff. Tony Mariano was appointed to the fire‑station renovation committee. Linda Fantasia was reauthorized to represent the Board on the Great Meadows and Opioid Settlement Boards. The septic system at 55 Suffolk Lane was approved for replacement before Dec. 31.

• Approved FY26 budget with 1.21% overall increase and 3% salary raise (unanimous)
• Added Mosquito Control Membership line item of $15,450 to operating account (unanimous)
• Appointed Tony Mariano to fire‑station renovation committee (unanimous)
• Reauthorized Linda Fantasia to represent BOH on Great Meadows and Opioid Settlement Boards (unanimous)
• Approved replacement of septic system at 55 Suffolk Lane before Dec. 31 (unanimous)
• Approved 9/24/25 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Approved 10/22/25 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Municipal Facilities Committee

The Municipal Facilities Committee will discuss several capital projects including the Town Hall bathroom renovation, mechanical room expansion, and elevator project. The committee will also continue discussion of uses for FY25 warrant article funds and receive a report from the Facilities Manager.

• Town Hall bathroom renovation project
• Town Hall mechanical room expansion
• Elevator project
• Grant/Robbins HVAC study and potential MSBA funding
• Continued discussion of FY25 warrant article funds

The Municipal Facilities Committee meeting on November 20, 2025 did not officially occur because the agenda was posted in error. No business was conducted. All agenda items will be considered at the next regularly scheduled meeting on December 4, 2025 at 9 AM.

Historical Commission

The Carlisle Historical Commission will discuss several community topics, including an informal talk with the new Ferns ownership and a safety committee discussion about the upcoming Complete Streets project. The commission will continue the hearing on Application 2025-01B for door replacement and signage at 9‑11 Lowell Street. A Friends of Center Park proposal for a picnic table (Application 2025-05) will be considered, and a demolition review bylaw will be reviewed among other administrative updates.

• Informal discussion with new Ferns ownership
• Informal discussion with Safety Committee about upcoming Complete Streets project
• Continuation of hearing on Application 2025-01B: Door Replacement and Signage at 9‑11 Lowell St
• Friends of Center Park proposal for picnic table (Application 2025-05)
• Review of Demolition Review Bylaw

The commission approved the meeting minutes from five prior sessions unanimously. It continued the hearing for the 9‑11 Lowell Street Certificate of Appropriateness to Dec. 17, 2025. It approved the Center Park picnic‑table application, allowing a cedar table with wood‑chip surround and a memorial plaque while requiring an accessible table to remain. The body agreed to pursue CPA funding for an updated historic‑properties index and endorsed the “light‑touch” variance for the Gleason Library’s historic stair.

• Approved September‑October 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Continued hearing on Application 2025‑01B (9‑11 Lowell St) to Dec 17, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Center Park picnic table application as described, with wood‑chip area and plaque (unanimous)
• Agreed to apply for CPA funds for a new historic‑properties index
• Preferred “light‑touch” approach for Gleason Library MAAB variance and will write supporting letter
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (third Wednesday monthly, Jan 4th Wednesday, no Aug/Dec meetings)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposal for the property at 42 Lowell Street. The commission is reviewing an application to add a donated cedar picnic table and plaque to Carlisle Center Park.

• Application No. 2025-05: Proposed cedar picnic table and plaque at 42 Lowell Street

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2026 tax classification and vote on the tax rate and shift. They will also vote on a natural gas contract, open the Annual Town Meeting warrant, and consider a Fire Station Renovation Building Committee charter. Additional items include personnel policy discussion, town administrator evaluation, and several financial votes.

• Fiscal Year 2026 tax classification hearing and vote
• Natural gas contract vote
• Vote to open the Annual Town Meeting warrant
• Fire Station Renovation Building Committee charter vote
• Notification of appointments: Scott Hammond as Interim Building Commissioner and Zachariah Coleman as Police Officer

The Board unanimously adopted a single residential tax factor, setting a uniform FY2026 property tax rate of $12.81 per $1,000 of assessed value and rejected all proposed discounts and exemptions. It authorized the Town Administrator to negotiate a new natural gas contract with Sprague Operating Resources at a maximum of $11 per dekatherm. The Board also approved the Fire Station Renovation Building Committee charter, updated personnel policies, transferred a DPW SUV to the Council on Aging, and accepted a $1,000 community crisis gift.

• Adopted uniform FY2026 property tax rate of $12.81 per $1,000 (unanimous)
• Rejected open space discount for FY2026 (unanimous)
• Rejected residential exemption for FY2026 (unanimous)
• Rejected small commercial exemption for FY2026 (unanimous)
• Authorized Town Administrator to negotiate natural gas contract up to $11 per dekatherm (unanimous)
• Approved Fire Station Renovation Building Committee charter (unanimous)
• Approved personnel policy updates with pending revisions (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of DPW SUV to Council on Aging (unanimous)

Land Stewardship Committee

This meeting includes discussion and potential decisions on metal detecting permits, the 2027 budget, and various land management issues such as Foss Farm improvements and Woodward Land subcommittee updates. The committee will also address beaver management questions and complete remaining items from 2024.

• Land use permits for metal detecting
• 2027 budget discussion
• Foss Farm: smaller plot availability, speed bumps, parking lot repair
• Woodward Land subcommittee update and baseline assessment
• Beaver questions from Julie Durrell

The Land Stewardship Committee approved a metal detection permit and authorized the Chair, Co‑Chair or Conservation Agent to sign Land Use Permits. It accepted line‑item costs up to $6,000 for conventional mowing and $8,000 for specialized/steep‑slope mowing. The committee also approved invasive‑species removal estimates for several sites and allocated $5,000 to hire a consultant for land‑management strategies. All motions passed by roll‑call vote.

• Approved metal detection permit (roll‑call vote)
• Authorized LSC Chair, Co‑Chair or Conservation Agent to sign Land Use Permits (roll‑call vote)
• Accepted mowing budget limits: up to $6,000 for conventional mowing and up to $8,000 for specialized/steep‑slope mowing (roll‑call vote)
• Approved invasive‑species removal cost estimates for designated conservation lands (roll‑call vote)
• Allocated $5,000 to hire a consultant for land‑management strategy development (roll‑call vote)
• Approved minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting (roll‑call vote; two members abstained)
• Approved line‑item costs for mowing as described (roll‑call vote)

Planning Board

The Carlisle Planning Board will continue public hearings for two accessory dwelling unit site plan reviews and consider a scenic road petition. The meeting will also include discussions on a residential open space community special permit, a solar project, and the draft FY27 budget.

• Continued Public Hearing: Accessory Dwelling Unit, 163 Sunset Road
• Continued Public Hearing: Accessory Dwelling Unit, 106 Maple Street
• Public Hearing: Scenic Road Petition, 532 South Street
• Discussion: Woodward Village Residential Open Space Community Special Permit
• Discussion: 201 Concord Street Solar Special Permit

The board moved the public hearings for 163 Sunset Road, 106 Maple Street, and the Scenic Road petition to Dec. 8, approving each motion unanimously. It approved a Nitsch Engineering invoice and adopted the October minutes. The board deferred a decision on the Woodward Village retaining‑wall changes pending site visits and unanimously endorsed the 2026 work plan and Cluster Development Zoning strategy.

• Continued public hearing for 163 Sunset Road to Dec 8 (5‑0‑0)
• Continued public hearing for 106 Maple Street to Dec 8 (5‑0‑0)
• Continued Scenic Road petition hearing to Dec 8 (6‑0‑0)
• Approved Nitsch Engineering invoice for East Riding Drive (5‑0‑0)
• Approved October 20, 2025 minutes (motion approved)
• Approved October 30, 2025 minutes (5‑0‑0)
• Deferred decision on Woodward Village retaining‑wall modification pending site visits
• Endorsed 2026 work plan and continued Cluster Development Zoning work (5‑0‑0)

Planning Board

The board will review the minutes from the September 11, 2025 meeting. It will continue discussion of recommendations to prioritize, identify champions, and set timeframes. The board will consider a recommendation regarding the future of the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Core Committee and how to implement those recommendations. Finally, the board will set a date for the next MVP Core Committee meeting.

• Review minutes from 9/11/25
• Continue discussion of recommendations to prioritize, champions, and timeframes
• Discuss recommendation on future of MVP Core Committee and implementation
• Set date for next MVP Core Committee meeting

The Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Core Committee approved the July 31 minutes after a motion by Christina Christodoulopoulos and second by Meghan Sullivan, with all members voting in favor. The committee also approved the September 11 minutes, moved by Christina Christodoulopoulos, seconded by Meghan Sullivan, with unanimous approval. The committee scheduled its next meeting for December 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM.

• Approved July 31 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 11 minutes (unanimous)
• Changed fire protection recommendation status to “initiated” (lead: Fire Department)
• Updated safe installation of energy storage batteries and EVs recommendation to “in progress” (lead: Fire Dept & Building Dept)
• Confirmed wetlands protection recommendation as “in progress” (lead: Conservation Commission)
• Changed power line recommendation lead entity to Select Board (with Planning Board support)
• Updated Board of Health septic and well standards recommendation to “in progress”
• Scheduled next meeting for December 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM

Planning Board

The Planning Board and Tree Warden will hold a joint public hearing regarding a Scenic Road petition. The board will consider a request to remove invasive vegetation and reconstruct a stone wall.

• Scenic Road petition for 532 South Street (Map 5, Parcel 53-0) regarding invasive vegetation removal and stone wall reconstruction

Cultural Council

The Carlisle Cultural Council will approve the minutes from the October 24 meeting, then evaluate and discuss grant applications. They will also consider approving a fundraising postcard and its associated funding. The meeting will conclude with setting the next meeting date.

• Approval of minutes from the October 24 meeting
• Scoring and discussion of grant applications
• Approval of fundraising postcard and related funding

The Cultural Council approved the meeting minutes as amended on 10/24/25. A motion to fund the design, printing, and mailing of a fundraising postcard was approved for up to $850. The vote was recorded as Aye from each member present. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved minutes amended on 10/24/25 (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved funding for fundraising postcard printing and mailing up to $850 (roll‑call vote: Debbie Bentley – Aye; Dan Lennon – Aye; Amanda Kern – Aye; Chris Brenne – Aye; Laurelyn Roberts – Aye)

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Carlisle School Committee will vote to set FY28 fees for preschool tuition, kindergarten tuition, and transportation, as well as FY27 and FY28 athletic fees. They will also vote to accept PTO/CEF faculty and staff grants and to approve an out-of-state overnight field trip to Washington DC for grade 8 in June 2026. The consent agenda includes meeting minutes and four warrants totaling approximately $1.51 million. Public comments will be heard at the start of the remote meeting.

• Vote to set FY28 fees for preschool tuition, transportation, and kindergarten tuition, plus FY27 and FY28 athletic fees
• Vote to approve out-of-state overnight field trip to Washington DC for grade 8 (June 3-5, 2026)
• Vote to accept PTO/CEF Faculty and Staff Grants as presented on 11/12/25
• Consent agenda includes warrants: AP 26SE08 ($126,154.34), AP 26SE09 ($44,382.23), Payroll 26PR08 ($456,938.35), Payroll 26PR09 ($884,368.22; school portion $450,851.20)
• Public comments and approval of October 15, 2025 meeting minutes

The Carlisle School Committee approved its consent agenda, accepted the PTO/CEF faculty and staff grants, set FY28 tuition, transportation and athletic fees (and FY27/28 athletic fees), and approved an overnight Grade 8 field trip to Washington, DC. All motions passed unanimously with each member voting aye.

• Approved Consent Agenda (accounts payable and payroll warrants) – unanimous
• Accepted PTO/CEF Faculty and Staff Grants – unanimous
• Set FY28 Preschool, Kindergarten, Transportation fees and FY27/28 athletic fees – unanimous
• Approved overnight Grade 8 field trip to Washington, DC (June 3‑5, 2026) – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting at 3:07 PM – unanimous

Affordable Housing Trust

The Carlisle Affordable Housing Trust will discuss housing strategies following the MBTA Communities Act vote and the Bog House property. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and deciding the next meeting date. The agenda is primarily procedural with these two substantive discussion topics.

• Discussion of housing approaches after the MBTA Communities Act vote
• Discussion of Bog House property
• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Setting next meeting date

The Carlisle Affordable Housing Trust approved the October 9 and October 30, 2025 minutes unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken; discussions on the MBTA site and Bog House continued without decisions. The next meeting was set for December 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM (hybrid). The meeting adjourned at 7:54 PM.

• Approved 10/9/25 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 10/30/25 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for Dec 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM (hybrid)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:54 PM (motion passed)

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The School Committee will discuss the FY27 budget, student academic performance data, and a Special Education update. Action items include votes to accept PTO/CEF grants, set FY28 fees for preschool, transportation, and kindergarten tuition as well as FY27 and FY28 athletic fees, and approve an out-of-state overnight field trip to Washington DC for grade 8 scheduled for June 3-5, 2026. The committee will also enter executive session for negotiations with nonunion personnel.

• FY27 Budget Presentation
• Vote to set FY28 fees for preschool tuition, transportation, kindergarten tuition, and FY27/FY28 athletic fees
• Vote to approve out-of-state overnight field trip to Washington DC for grade 8 (June 3-5, 2026)
• Special Education Update (20 minutes)
• Diment Park Expansion discussion

The committee agreed to implement a 4% increase in preschool, kindergarten, and transportation fees for FY27. The consent agenda vote was postponed until the next meeting. Votes on FY28 tuition and transportation fees and on PTO grants are scheduled for the November 14 meeting. No vote was taken on the Diment Park expansion, but the committee requested updates as the project progresses.

• Agreed to implement a 4% across‑board fee increase (no vote tally recorded)
• Consent agenda vote postponed to next meeting
• FY28 preschool, kindergarten, transportation, and athletic fees vote scheduled for 11/14/25
• PTO grant approval vote scheduled for 11/14/25
• Diment Park expansion discussed; no vote requested

Conservation Restriction Advisory Committee

The committee will review minutes from September, receive an update on CR #70, and address multiple conservation restriction matters. Key items include a response to a violation on CR #4 and a new CR #17408 from the Carlisle Conservation Foundation. They will also schedule site visits for CR #33 and 33a.

• Review of CR #4 violation owner response
• New CR #17408 (CCF) inquiry
• Site visit scheduling for CR #33 and 33a
• Recap of RCD#7 site visit
• Woodward Conservation Land CR inquiry from CCF

The committee approved the September 9 minutes after a minor edit. They decided to send a letter to the owners of 42 Bingham Rd confirming the new home construction complied with the conservation restriction. The group agreed that the Conservation Commission Foundation will prepare the baseline for the Woodward property and endorsed its request for the town to assess the northern boundary and historic cart‑path right‑of‑way. Site visits for CR #33 and #33a were scheduled for Dec 13 and Dec 14 at 9 a.m., and no additional visits were planned.

• Approved September 9 minutes after one edit
• Decided to send letter to 42 Bingham Rd landowners confirming compliance
• Agreed CCF will create baseline for Woodward property CR
• Endorsed CCF request for town to determine northern boundary and historic cart‑path status
• Nancy to draft letter to CCF; Rick to review before mailing
• Rick to contact Select Board Chair and Town Administrator about consulting CRAC on future CRs
• Scheduled CR #33 site visit Dec 13, 9 am; CR #33a Dec 14, 9 am; Madeleine to send meeting details
• Decided not to schedule additional site visits at this time

Youth Commission

The Carlisle Youth Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, receive public comments, and discuss updates on past and upcoming Friday Night Lights (FNL) events. Key planning for the December 5th FNL includes a fire permit, DJ, photos, movie, snacks, swag, crafts, games, and raffle gift cards.

• Approve meeting minutes from October 7, 2025
• Recap of November FNL event
• Financial and chaperone updates
• Planning for December 5th FNL: fire permit, DJ, photos, movie, snacks, swag, craft, games, raffle gift cards
• Discussion of future FNL themes

The commission approved the October 2025 meeting minutes. A scholarship proposal was motioned forward and approved. The board voted to add a photo booth for future events and approved that motion.

• Approved October 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Matt DeCastro, approved by Heather, Brooke, Chelsea)
• Approved additional scholarship for a local family (motion approved, no vote tally provided)
• Approved addition of a photo booth for upcoming events (motion by Brooke, approved by all present)

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Carlisle School Committee Policy Subcommittee meeting on November 7, 2025 will be held remotely via Zoom. The committee will approve the minutes from the October 17, 2025 meeting. Members will review and discuss a series of current CPS policies for the 2024‑2025 school year, including nondiscrimination, ethics, safety, health, transportation, and student welfare policies. The agenda also includes a review of MASC Updated Policies from August 2025 and a period for public comments before adjournment.

• Approve minutes from the October 17, 2025 School Committee meeting
• Review nondiscrimination and disability policies (A2, A8)
• Review safety and health policies such as communicable diseases, medication administration, and building security (E1, E4, F1)
• Review student welfare policies including bullying prevention, hazing prohibition, and discipline (J2, J3, J14)
• Review MASC Updated Policies (August 2025) and accept public comments

The subcommittee approved the minutes from the October 17, 2025 meeting. It adopted recommendations to either reaffirm or revise eight district policies, including school bus, school visits, no idling, tobacco products, remote learning, bullying prevention, and hazing. The recommendations call for technical edits to most policies and incorporation of language from the MASC policies where noted. The meeting was adjourned without public comments.

• Approved minutes of October 17, 2025 meeting
• Recommended reaffirming E5 School Bus policy with technical edits
• Recommended adopting revised C7 School Visits policy with MASC language
• Recommended reaffirming F4 No Idling policy with technical edits
• Recommended revising I8 Tobacco Products on School Premises policy with minor MASC edits
• Recommended reaffirming I11 Remote Learning policy with technical edits
• Recommended reaffirming J2 Bullying Prevention policy with technical edits
• Recommended reaffirming J3 Prohibition of Hazing policy with technical edits

Environmental Sustainability Committee

The committee will meet virtually to discuss environmental and infrastructure projects. Key agenda items include a presentation on the Talbot Mills dam removal and updates on the Wildlife Corridor Project and Fire Station Renovation.

• Talbot Mills dam removal presentation by Dan Cook
• Wildlife Corridor Project update
• Fire Station Renovation discussion
• National Grid Conference update
• COAHS Heat Pump, Weatherization and Electrification presentation

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the October meetings. It recommended Alan as the ESC representative on the Safety Committee and approved two newsletter articles. Members also authorized posting environmental events on the Clark Room display board. Finally, the committee approved sending an amended letter to the Select Board advocating removal of the Talbot Mills Dam.

• Approved minutes of 02 Oct 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 16 Oct 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 30 Oct 2025 (unanimous)
• Recommended Alan to the Safety Committee as ESC liaison (unanimous)
• Approved newsletter article “Travel Greener This Holiday Season!” (unanimous)
• Approved newsletter article “ESC’s Eagle Scout Project – Water Chestnut Composting Bins” (unanimous)
• Authorized ESC co‑chairs to post environmental events on the Clark Room display board (unanimous)
• Approved sending the letter to the Select Board advocating Talbot Mills Dam removal (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a Notice of Intent (DEP File #125-1202) for Shell Yu's proposed addition to an existing dwelling, construction of an accessory dwelling unit, and upgraded sewage system at 163 Sunset Road within a 100‑foot buffer zone to bordering vegetated wetlands. The commission will also consider routine items such as approving minutes, a $2,000 bill for BestWay Wildlife, and votes on dam repair scope, dam removal support, and the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Public hearing: Shell Yu's addition, ADU, and sewage upgrade at 163 Sunset Road (DEP File #125-1202)
• Bill: BestWay Wildlife – $2,000
• Vote to approve draft Scope of Work for Cranberry Bog Dam #1 repair (DEP File #125-1147)
• Vote to submit a letter of support for removal of Talbot Mill Dam from the Wild & Scenic Rivers Council
• Vote to approve the January–June 2026 Conservation Commission meeting schedule

The commission approved the October 9 minutes, a $2,000 bill to BestWay Wildlife, and a bi‑monthly 2026 meeting schedule. It continued the public hearing for the 163 Sunset Road ADU project to Nov 20 and approved the draft scope of work for the Cranberry Bog Dam #1 repair. The board conditionally approved emergency repair proposals from SumCo and T Ford pending verification and authorized TA McLane to sign the emergency repair proposal. Finally, the commission unanimously supported the Talbot Mill Dam removal and recommended the Select Board approve it.

• Approved October 9 minutes (vote: Murphy, Willard, Webster, Wells, Shepard aye; Hundal abstain)
• Approved BestWay Wildlife $2,000 bill (vote: Willard, Webster, Murphy, Hundal, Wells, Shepard aye)
• Adopted bi‑monthly 2026 meeting schedule (vote: Willard, Ognibene, Murphy, Hundal, Wells, Shepard aye)
• Continued public hearing for 163 Sunset Road ADU to Nov 20, 2025 (vote: Murphy, Webster, Hundal, Wells, Shepard aye)
• Approved draft scope of work for Cranberry Bog Dam #1 repair (vote: Hundal, Murphy, Willard, Wells, Webster, Shepard aye)
• Conditionally approved emergency dam repair scope for SumCo and T Ford proposals (vote: Murphy, Webster, Hundal, Wells, Shepard aye)
• Authorized TA McLane to sign emergency repair proposal (vote: Murphy, Webster, Hundal, Wells, Willard, Shepard aye)
• Supported Talbot Mill Dam removal and recommended Select Board approval (vote: Murphy, Willard, Webster, Shepard aye)

Trails Committee

The Trails Committee is meeting to discuss ongoing maintenance and remediation projects across town conservation lands. The body will review progress on specific trail repairs and the status of two Eagle Scout projects.

• Two Rod Road trail improvements
• Spalding bridge railing and decking repair
• Elliott steep trail remediation with Nov 6 ConsCom site visit
• Eagle Scout projects: new Town Forest trail and Great Meadows sign kiosk
• Slippery boardwalk resolution for Russell St steps

The Trails Committee adopted the October 1 meeting minutes as amended. It approved payment of a $263.96 invoice from Brox Industries and an $11.02 invoice from Concord Lumber, both to be drawn from the CPA account.

• Approved October 1 minutes (as amended)
• Approved payment of $263.96 invoice from Brox Industries (CPA account)
• Approved payment of $11.02 invoice from Concord Lumber (CPA account)

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Joint School Committee will discuss a competency determination policy, approve FY26 transfers, and review capital projects. The meeting includes a public comment period and an executive session on security personnel.

• Acceptance of $1,760 anonymous donation for CCHS citizenship programming
• First Reading of Competency Determination Policy
• CCRSD FY26 First Quarter Transfers (vote)
• Data presentation on CCRSD capital projects
• Executive Session on security personnel deployment

The committee voted to approve the CCRSD FY26 First Quarter Transfers as presented. The Consent Agenda, which included acceptance of two anonymous donations ($1,760 and $60), was also approved. Both motions passed with all members voting aye.

• Approved Consent Agenda, including acceptance of $1,760 donation for CCHS Student Citizenship Programming (unanimous aye)
• Approved Consent Agenda, including acceptance of $60 donation through Blackbaud Giving Fund (unanimous aye)
• Approved CCRSD FY26 First Quarter Transfers as presented (unanimous aye)

Cemetery Committee

The Cemetery Committee will consider several items, starting with the review and approval of the previous meeting's minutes. It will discuss updates on ground-penetrating radar, review current regulations with input from the Garden Club, examine fee analysis and the project list, and evaluate committee membership applications. The meeting will also set next steps and schedule the next meeting.

• Review and approval of minutes
• Regulations review, including Garden Club recommendations
• Fee analysis review
• Project list review
• Committee membership and applications review

The committee unanimously approved the October meeting minutes. They added the deteriorated exterior of the Wilson Chapel porch to the Projects List. Members agreed that an increase in cemetery fees is needed and will develop new fee recommendations for the Select Board. The committee will ask the Environmental Sustainability Committee to discuss the Landscape Policy and headstone size guidelines.

• Approved October minutes (unanimous)
• Added Wilson Chapel porch exterior to Projects List
• Agreed fee increase is necessary
• Will develop new fee recommendations for Select Board
• Will request Environmental Sustainability Committee discussion on Landscape Policy

Town Trust Fund Administration Working Group

The Town Trust Fund Administration Working Group will consider approving the minutes from its October 20 meeting. It will also combine similar-purpose funds, finalize category names, and discuss the composition and naming of a new Disbursing Committee. The group will draft a documentation procedure for new funds and schedule its next meeting.

• Approve October 20 meeting minutes
• Combine funds with similar purpose and finalize category names
• Discuss composition, name, and meeting frequency of the Disbursing Committee
• Write documentation procedure for new funds
• Set next meeting date

The group approved the October 20 meeting minutes. It decided to combine town trust funds into four categories—Cemetery, School, Public Works, and Financial Assistance—and assign each to the appropriate town committee. Chaput funds were merged into the Scholarship category, and the group tentatively agreed to allocate scholarship funds to the School Committee. The next meeting was set for December 1 at 5 pm.

• Approved October 20 meeting minutes
• Consolidated funds into Cemetery, School, Public Works, and Financial Assistance categories
• Consolidated Chaput funds into Scholarship category
• Tentatively agreed to allocate scholarship funds to the School Committee
• Declined to document intake procedures for the future Friends of Carlisle fundraising arm
• Set next meeting date for Dec 1, 5 pm at Town Hall

Select Board

The Select Board will meet remotely to appoint a member to the Recreation Commission and discuss the process and initial recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2027 budget.

• Appointment of Chris Edelson to the Recreation Commission
• Discussion of the FY27 Budget Process and Initial Recommendations

The Select Board unanimously approved the nomination of Chris Edelson to the Recreation Committee. The Board discussed the FY27 budget process, projected a 6.5% tax increase for FY27, and identified long‑term fiscal challenges. Members reached consensus to issue a budget letter asking departments to hold expenses flat and to seek a 1% reduction in budget growth. A joint Finance Committee meeting was scheduled for December to review initial budget submissions.

• Appointed Chris Edelson to the Recreation Committee (unanimous)
• Agreed to issue a budget letter requesting departments to hold expense growth flat
• Added language seeking a 1% reduction in budget growth
• Scheduled a joint Finance Committee meeting in December to review initial budget submissions
• Adopted a proactive approach to managing the town's fiscal trajectory

Land Stewardship Committee

The Land Stewardship Committee will review proposed decisions on problems or issues identified in 2024, as part of a detailed discussion of Table Z. The agenda also includes a land use permit request for a Thanksgiving Boy Scouts camping overnight and an update on beaver activity at Cranberry Bog. Other items are minutes approval and public comment.

• Review of Table Z: 'Proposed Decisions on Problems or Issues Identified in 2024'
• Land Use Permit for Thanksgiving Carlisle Boy Scouts Camping Overnight
• Cranberry Bog Beaver update
• Minutes approval from October 14 and September 18 Subcommittee meetings
• Public comment period

The Land Stewardship Committee approved the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes with amendments and the September 18, 2025 preliminary subcommittee minutes, both by roll‑call vote. The committee also approved the Land Use Permit for the Carlisle Scouts BSA Troop overnight camping on Towle Field, again by roll‑call vote. Other agenda items were discussed but no further actions were voted on.

• Approved October 14, 2025 LSC meeting minutes with amendments (roll‑call vote)
• Approved September 18, 2025 preliminary Woodward Subcommittee minutes (roll‑call vote)
• Approved Carlisle Scouts BSA Troop overnight camping LUP on Towle Field (roll‑call vote)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss potential votes for a Special Town Meeting. Following this discussion, the Board will move to the Corey Auditorium to commence the Special Town Meeting.

• Discussion of potential votes for Special Town Meeting
• Commencement of Special Town Meeting

Chair Scott Triola cancelled the scheduled meeting at 12:15 pm, citing no need for discussion. The Board then met for a Special Town Meeting at 1:00 pm. No substantive actions or approvals were recorded.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss and potentially vote on Article 1 of the Special Town Meeting, which concerns MBTA Communities requirements. The Board will then proceed to the Special Town Meeting at 1:00 PM in the Corey Auditorium.

• Discussion and possible votes on Special Town Meeting Article 1: MBTA Communities

Environmental Sustainability Committee

The Environmental Sustainability Committee will meet to discuss and form positions on articles for the Special Fall Town Meeting. The meeting is a virtual session open to the public.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Discussion on Special Fall Town Meeting articles
• Public input period
• New Business

The Environmental Sustainability Committee approved the September 18 minutes, with one member abstaining. It unanimously supported Article 2 for the Fire Department renovation and expansion design costs and adopted statements of support for the MBTA Communities Law and for the St. Irene’s site to be presented at Town Meeting. The committee also approved updates to its heat‑pump electric‑rate webpage.

• Approved September 18 minutes (all aye, Alan abstained)
• Supported Article 2 – Fire Department renovation and expansion design costs (unanimous)
• Approved statement of support for MBTA Communities Law (unanimous)
• Approved statement of support for Article 2 (Fire Department) (unanimous)
• Supported zoning amendment on open space and light pollution (unanimous)
• Approved statement favoring St. Irene’s site for Town Meeting (unanimous, Christina absent)
• Approved updates to heat‑pump electric‑rate webpage (unanimous, Christina absent)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review, discuss, and vote on proposed amendments to the MBTA Communities zoning, confirm final zoning language, and prepare for the November 2 Town Meeting. They will also discuss and vote on Article 2 regarding fire station renovation design costs. Other business includes approving invoices, minutes from October 20, and liaison reports.

• Vote on proposed MBTA Communities zoning amendments
• Confirm final zoning language for Town Meeting
• Discussion and vote on Article 2: Fire Station Renovation Design Costs
• Approve minutes of October 20, 2025

The Board voted 4-0-0 to endorse the fire station renovation article for the upcoming town meeting. It also approved a zoning amendment to remove references to swimming pools and tennis courts from specific sections, also by a 4-0-0 vote. Both actions followed public discussion and member motions.

• Endorsed fire station renovation article for town meeting (4-0-0)
• Approved amendment stripping swimming pools and tennis courts from zoning sections (4-0-0)

Affordable Housing Trust

The Carlisle Affordable Housing Trust is meeting to discuss old business. The primary focus is the Trust's position on articles and proposed parcels regarding the MBTA Communities Zoning Overlay.

• MBTA Communities Zoning Overlay articles and proposed parcels

The Carlisle Affordable Housing Trust reviewed four options for meeting state housing requirements. After discussion, members unanimously voted to support the St. Irene’s site for the MBTA zoning. No other actions were taken. The next regular meeting is set for November 13, 2025.

• Supported St. Irene’s site for MBTA zoning (unanimous)

Community Preservation Committee

The committee will review and finalize the FY27 CPA funding cycle timeline and discuss potential applications, notably a renewed request from the Regional School Committee for the CCHS Amenities Building and a proposal for the Cranberry Bog House for affordable housing. They will also vote on approving the September 19 meeting minutes, receive updates on outstanding CPA projects, and evaluate the October 9 workshop.

• Vote to approve September 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of FY27 CPA funding cycle timeline
• Potential application from Regional School Committee for CCHS Amenities Building
• Potential application for Cranberry Bog House affordable housing
• Update on outstanding CPA projects from current grantees

Municipal Facilities Committee

The Municipal Facilities Committee will discuss elevator bids and the use of FY25 warrant article funds. The body will also review ongoing HVAC studies and renovations for Town Hall, the Library, and the Brick building.

• Review of elevator bids
• Grant/Robbins HVAC study
• Town Hall bathroom renovation
• Brick building HVAC
• Library mechanical room/HVAC

The Municipal Facilities Committee accepted the minutes from the October 19 meeting. It approved allocating no more than $25,000 from MFC funds to cover any elevator‑project cost overruns, except legal issues. The committee also recommended keeping the existing gas heating system in the police‑station renovation. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted the minutes prepared on 10/19 (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved allocation of up to $25,000 from MFC funds for elevator project overages (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Recommended retaining the existing gas heating system in the police station renovation (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous roll‑call vote)

Safety Committee

The Safety Committee will meet to discuss reducing speed limits and provide input for Town Meeting warrant articles. The body will also review minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting.

• Speed limit reduction discussion
• Town Meeting warrant article input
• Approval of 10/1/2025 meeting minutes

The committee voted unanimously to state it will not make any specific recommendations regarding the vote between Saint Irene’s Parish and Kay’s Walk for the MBTA zoning bylaw. It also voted unanimously to refrain from taking a position on the fire station renovation article. No decisions were made on speed‑limit or safety‑zone proposals.

• Declined to make recommendations on MBTA site vote (unanimous)
• Declined to make recommendations on fire station renovation (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will hold a public meeting to discuss the status of revaluation certification, a proposed demolition review bylaw, and a recent subdivision. The meeting will include public commentary and a routine business session before adjourning.

• Public commentary and routine board business
• Discuss reval certification status
• Discuss Historic Commission’s proposed Demolition Review Bylaw
• Discuss recent subdivision at 75 West St.
• Executive session for exemption applications

The Board approved the minutes from the June 17, July 22 and September 30, 2025 meetings, each by a 3‑0 vote. It also approved the Motor Vehicle Excise Monthly List of Taxes Abated for July 2025 and confirmed that the final revaluation certification was approved on October 15, 2025. A motion to enter executive session to review exemption applications was carried unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved June 17, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved July 22, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved September 30, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved Motor Vehicle Excise Monthly List of Taxes Abated for July 2025
• Final revaluation certification approved on 10/15/2025
• Entered executive session to review exemption applications (3-0)

Council on Aging and Human Services

The Council on Aging and Human Services will determine board recommendations for three warrant articles for the November 2 Special Town Meeting. The body will also review staff and financial reports.

• Recommendations on 3 Warrant Articles for Nov. 2 Special Town Meeting

The board accepted the September 23, 2025 minutes, the September 2025 Director’s Report, and the October 1, 2025 Financial Report by voice vote. It voted to apply $400 per month for two months to a resident in the Rental Assistance Program. The board also voted to support compliance with the MBTA Communities Act and to support the Fire Station funding article, and agreed to combine the November and December meetings into a single meeting in early December.

• Accepted September 23, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Accepted September 2025 Director’s Report (voice vote)
• Accepted October 1, 2025 Financial Report (voice vote)
• Approved $400/month rental assistance for two months for a resident
• Supported compliance with the MBTA Communities Act (no site selected)
• Supported passage of the Fire Station funding article
• Agreed to combine November and December board meetings into one early‑December meeting

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will discuss proposed amendments to the Zoning Bylaw regarding the MBTA Communities Multi-Family Overlay District. The Commission may vote to take an official position on these amendments for the Fall Special Town Meeting article.

• Review of MBTA Communities Multi-Family Overlay District Zoning Bylaw amendments

The Carlisle Historical Commission voted to recommend a yes vote for either of the two sites under the MBTA Communities Multi‑Family Overlay District zoning amendment. The motion was moved by Colby Mauke, seconded by Krissy O’Shea, and passed with all four members voting aye. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Recommended a yes vote on either site for the MBTA Community Zoning Overlay (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Cultural Council

The Carlisle Cultural Council will meet remotely to approve prior minutes, review a grant matrix and received grants, receive updates on Open Studios events, and prepare for a November fundraising drive. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific financial decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from October 3 meeting
• Review of grant matrix and grants received
• Update on Open Studios events on October 25 and November 8
• Planning for November fundraising drive

The Cultural Council approved the minutes from the October 3 meeting and unanimously approved the revised Grant Marking Matrix. The council agreed to support Diane Staheli’s appointment by having Debbie Bentley write a supporting letter to the Selectboard. Discussions about Open Studios events and a November fundraising postcard were noted, but no formal decisions were made on those items.

• Approved minutes from 10/3/25 (unanimous Ayes)
• Approved revised Grant Marking Matrix (unanimous Ayes: Bentley, Lennon, Kern, Brenne, Roberts, Wynn)
• Supported Diane Staheli’s application for council appointment; Debbie Bentley to write supporting letter to Selectboard

Transfer Station Action Committee

The Transfer Station Action Committee will approve the September 18 meeting minutes and set future meeting dates, including a hybrid session on November 20 and a January meeting. Members will review September solid‑waste numbers and consider recruitment efforts for new committee members. An update on the disposal of Japanese Knotweed collected on September 20 will be presented. The committee will also examine a draft letter to be mailed with November tax bills and discuss other transfer‑station updates.

• Approve minutes of the September 18 meeting
• Confirm November 20 hybrid meeting date and set a January meeting date
• Review solid‑waste numbers for September
• Update on disposal of Japanese Knotweed collected September 20
• Review draft letter to be mailed with November tax bills

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct public hearings regarding dwelling additions and sewage systems at 163 Sunset Road and 393 South Street. The body will also review compliance certificates for projects on Bingham Road and Bedford Road and address a violation at 30 Robbins Drive.

• Public hearing for addition, ADU, and sewage system at 163 Sunset Road
• Public hearing for dwelling addition and walkway at 393 South Street
• Violation of Order of Conditions at 30 Robbins Drive
• Payment of bills including $9,060 to Weston & Sampson
• Discussion on a support letter for the removal of the Talbot Mill Dam

The Conservation Commission approved $9,364.98 in bills. It moved the public hearing for the Sunset Road addition to November 6. It approved an Order of Completion for 393 South Street, denied a partial Certificate of Compliance for 42 Bingham Road, and denied a waiver of the two‑year growing period for a full Certificate of Compliance at 142 Bedford Road.

• Approved bills totaling $9,364.98 (6‑aye vote)
• Continued public hearing for DEP 125‑1202, 163 Sunset Road to Nov 6 (4‑aye vote)
• Issued Order of Completion for DEP 125‑1206, 393 South Street (4‑aye vote)
• Denied partial COC for DEP 125‑1154, 42 Bingham Road (4‑aye vote)
• Denied waiver of two‑year growing period for full COC for DEP 125‑1183, 142 Bedford Road (4‑aye vote)

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Special Education Subcommittee and Special Education Parent Advisory Committee are meeting to define focus areas and success metrics for the year. The group will also discuss the Student Opportunity Act plan as part of the district's Spring 2025 Targeted District Review.

• Approval of September 25, 2025 meeting minutes
• Definition of 2 or 3 strategic focus areas for the year
• Discussion of Student Opportunity Act plan and progress report

The committee voted to modify its goals and agreed that members will take part in special‑education training later in the school year. Approval of the meeting minutes was postponed to a future meeting. No other items were formally decided.

• Modified School Committee goals (vote passed)
• Approved participation in special‑education training for committee members (future)
• Deferred approval of meeting minutes to a future meeting

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review a Planning Board presentation on the MBTA Communities project and a proposal for the Carlisle Fire Station. The board is also reviewing draft revisions to water supply regulations.

• MBTA Communities Project presentation and discussion
• Carlisle Fire Station proposal presentation
• Review of draft Revised Water Supply Regulations
• Ratification of Emergency Beaver Permit
• PFAS Testing update

The Board approved the October 24, 2025 minutes unanimously. It voted 4‑1 to recommend compliance with the MBTA Communities zoning requirement. The Board unanimously supported the new fire station proposal and also unanimously ratified emergency beaver permits. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved 9/24/25 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended compliance with MBTA act (4-1)
• Supported new fire station proposal (unanimous)
• Ratified emergency beaver permits (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss warrant article positions for an upcoming Special Town Meeting, including MBTA Communities and Fire Station Design. The board will also review school antidiscrimination efforts and consider a one-day alcohol permit.

• Warrant article positions on MBTA Communities, Fire Station Design, and Demolition Review
• Approval of no parking signs on Maple Street
• One-day alcohol permit for Gleason Public Library Trustees Books and Brews Trivia Night on November 22, 2025
• Presentation on antidiscrimination efforts from Carlisle Public Schools and Concord Carlisle Regional School District
• Notification of appointments for Marc Cianci (Police Officer, Animal Control Officer) and Jessica Ritenhouse (Finance/HR Assistant)

The Select Board approved the installation of no‑parking signs on Maple Street and a one‑day alcohol permit for a library event, both unanimously. It decided to use only the Corey Auditorium for the Special Town Meeting, saving about $12,000. The Board maintained its position of supporting MBTA zoning compliance without endorsing a specific site and scheduled a special budget discussion for November 3.

• Approved Maple Street no‑parking signs (unanimous)
• Approved one‑day alcohol permit for Gleason Library event (unanimous)
• Decided to use only Corey Auditorium for Special Town Meeting, saving $12,000
• Maintained position supporting MBTA compliance without site recommendation
• Scheduled special budget discussion meeting for Nov 3

Planning Board

The Planning Board is holding a continued public hearing on proposed zoning bylaw amendments to create a Multi-Family Overlay District. This would allow multi-family housing at a density of 15 units per acre to be reviewed by the Planning Board before a November 2 Special Town Meeting.

• Joint meeting with Historical Commission regarding Demolition Review Bylaw
• Proposed zoning for 95 units on one site of approximately 6.33 acres
• Potential sites include 147 School St, 187 East St, 63 Old North Rd, 67 Old North Rd, Kay's Walk, and 75 & 6-X West St

The Board approved the amended minutes from the October 6 meeting by a 7‑0‑0 roll‑call vote. It also approved three invoices—$33.34 for a nameplate, $380 for a conference fee, and $311 for a hotel stay—by a 7‑0‑0 roll‑call vote. Both actions were authorized for payment from the appropriate budget lines.

• Approved October 6 minutes (7-0-0)
• Approved invoices: $33.34 nameplate, $380 conference fee, $311 hotel (7-0-0)

Historical Commission

The Carlisle Historical Commission will discuss the Demolition Review Bylaw article from the recent Special Town Meeting and consider holding it for further review and input. The meeting also includes administrative updates and other business.

• Review and possible holding of Demolition Review Bylaw article from Special Town Meeting

The commission voted unanimously to delay the Demolition Review Bylaw warrant article and will bring it back at a future date. They set a Zoom meeting for October 28, 2025 to decide the town’s position on the MBTA Communities Zoning Bylaw. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Postponed Demolition Review Bylaw warrant article for Fall Town Meeting (unanimous vote)
• Scheduled Historical Commission meeting on Oct 28, 2025 to discuss MBTA Communities Zoning Bylaw position
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Town Trust Fund Administration Working Group

This is an organizational meeting of the Town Trust Fund Administration Working Group. The group will review its charter, examine the rules of original bequests, and document the specific funds under its purview. No decisions or monetary amounts are discussed.

• Review of the Working Group charter as approved by the Select Board
• Review of rules stipulated in each original bequest for available funds
• Documentation of specific funds under the Trust Fund committee's purview
• Procedures for documenting new funds received
• Exploring potential consolidation of funds

The Working Group unanimously decided not to include four library funds and to consult the School Committee about scholarship funds, including the Robbins Loan. Sandy will post the original text of each bequest and send her Excel source file. Christine will contact Brian Waterson to inform the School Committee about the scholarship funds. The next meeting is scheduled for November 5 at 5 pm.

• Unanimous vote to exclude four library funds and discuss scholarship funds with School Committee
• Sandy to post original bequest texts and send Excel source file
• Christine to reach out to Brian Waterson to inform School Committee about scholarship funds
• Next meeting set for 11/5 at 5 pm

Concord Carlisle Adult and Community Education Committee

The committee will approve September 2015 meeting minutes and receive fall updates on Adult Education, Drivers Ed, and IMSCC. Registration numbers and budget figures will be discussed, along with potential projects such as a presentation and gift wrapping.

• Approve meeting minutes from September 2015
• Adult Education updates: ELL classes, Parent Education, winter planning, need for mah jongg instructor
• Drivers Ed: winter/spring schedules
• IMSCC: new flute teacher, small group lessons
• Advisory Committee projects: presentation for next meeting, gift wrapping

The committee approved the September minutes without dissent. Members discussed adult‑education enrollment, funding efforts for English‑language classes, and upcoming parent‑education events. The group assigned Carlene to contact the tourism/visitors’ center for 2026 partnership ideas, Polly to develop a poll on one‑night workshop interest, and Anne to organize a holiday gift‑wrapping day at the Concord Bookshop. The next meeting is scheduled for Jan. 9, 2026.

• Approved September minutes (unanimous)
• Carlene tasked to check tourism center for 2026 partnership opportunities
• Polly to create and distribute a poll on one‑night workshop interest
• Anne to organize holiday gift‑wrapping day at Concord Bookshop

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The School Advisory Council of Concord-Carlisle High School is meeting for introductions, a review of statutory obligations under Chapter 71, Section 59C, and public comments. No specific decisions or proposals are on the agenda; the meeting is primarily procedural.

• Review of statutory obligations under Chapter 71, Section 59C
• Public comment period
• Attendance by principals, faculty, parents, students, and METCO director

The council reviewed the 2023‑24 attendance policy, compared it with other Dual County League schools, and gathered feedback from members and parents. No formal approvals, rejections, or votes were recorded.

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The School Committee Policy Subcommittee will meet remotely to review and revise a wide range of current Carlisle Public Schools policies. The body will also review the August 2025 MASC updated policies and the MASC Online Policy Reference Manual.

• Review of nondiscrimination, ethics, and administrative structure policies
• Review of health and safety policies including communicable diseases, medication administration, and athletic concussions
• Review of student-related policies including bullying prevention, hazing, dress code, and discipline
• Review of residency and school choice policies
• Review of August 2025 MASC Policy Updates

The Policy Subcommittee approved the minutes from the October 3 meeting and reviewed a series of existing policies. It adopted the MASC "Visitors to School" policy and recommended revisions or reaffirmations for non‑discrimination, ethics, damage and vandalism, athletic concussion, buildings and grounds safety, tobacco prohibition, emergency plans, and professional staff hiring. Two policies (Non‑Discrimination and Tobacco) were deferred for future review. The next subcommittee meeting is set for November 7, 2025.

• Approved minutes of the October 3, 2025 meeting
• Adopted the MASC "Visitors to School" policy with suggested sign‑in/out language
• Recommended revising the Damage and Vandalism policy with specific paragraph insertions and wording changes
• Recommended reaffirming the Non‑Discrimination policy with a hyphen removal and further research on harassment protocols
• Recommended reaffirming the School Committee Ethics policy with a wording change in paragraph 4
• Recommended reaffirming the Athletic Concussion policy after correcting a typo
• Recommended revising the Buildings and Grounds Safety and Security policy with minor edits
• Recommended reaffirming the Tobacco Products on School Premises policy with technical edits

Police Station Building Renovation Committee

The committee will meet to review community input and receive an update on construction. The body will also discuss the meeting schedule.

• Community input
• Construction update
• Meeting schedule

Environmental Sustainability Committee

The Environmental Sustainability Committee is meeting virtually. They will hear an MBTA presentation from the Planning Board, discuss a Demolition Review Bylaw, and receive updates on the Fire Station Renovation Design and Japanese Knotweed Disposal Plan. Outreach plans for a Heat Pump and Weatherization workshop are also on the agenda. No decisions or votes are scheduled.

• MBTA presentation by Planning Board member Stacy Lennon
• Discussion of Demolition Review Bylaw
• Japanese Knotweed Disposal Plan wrap-up
• Fire Station Renovation Design update
• Heat Pump, Weatherization and Electrification workshop

The committee approved a $250 k registration fee for the National Grid Energy Solutions Summit, passing the motion unanimously. It deferred review of the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes and scheduled a special meeting for October 30 to rank MBTA parcel options. Members were asked to consider contingency‑budget projects before the November session.

• Approved $250k registration fee for National Grid Energy Solutions Summit (unanimous)
• Deferred review of 9/18/2025 meeting minutes (postponed)
• Scheduled special ESC meeting for Oct. 30 to rank MBTA parcel options (set)
• Requested members consider contingency‑budget ideas before November session (advised)

Municipal Facilities Committee

The committee will approve minutes from previous meetings, discuss the fire station expansion project, receive reports from the Facilities Manager, review status of ongoing projects such as elevators, Town Hall bathroom renovation, brick building HVAC, and library mechanical room HVAC, continue discussion of FY25 warrant article fund uses, gather community input, and set the date for the next meeting.

• Fire station expansion project – presented by Scott Triola
• Elevator status update
• Town Hall bathroom renovation
• Brick building HVAC work
• Library mechanical room HVAC upgrade

Municipal Facilities Committee

The Municipal Facilities Committee will discuss the Fire Station expansion project, review HVAC studies for Grant & Robbins and other town buildings, and continue discussing uses of FY25 warrant article funds. The meeting also covers updates on ongoing projects including elevator repairs, Town Hall bathroom renovation, and library mechanical room work.

• Fire Station expansion project discussion
• Grant & Robbins HVAC study
• Town Hall bathroom renovation status
• Elevator status update
• Continued discussion of FY25 warrant article fund uses

The committee accepted the minutes from the September 25 meeting. It approved support for the fire station renovation and expansion design, covering projected design costs of $1.4 million. It allocated $122,850 from FY25 MFC funds for Environ Energy’s HVAC and decarbonization proposal for the Robbins/Grant school buildings. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted minutes prepared on 09/25 (unanimous)
• Approved support for Warrant Article 2 fire station renovation design costs ($1.4 M) (unanimous)
• Allocated $122,850 from FY25 MFC funds for Environ Energy HVAC/decarbonization proposal (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Carlisle School Committee will discuss and potentially set FY27 fees for preschool, kindergarten, transportation, and athletics. They will also review a Targeted District Report, hear a preschool processes update, and vote on naming the Outdoor Classroom. The consent agenda includes four warrants totaling over $1.2 million.

• Consent agenda: Accounts Payable Warrants 26SE06 ($231,613.15) and 26SE07 ($119,492.73), Payroll Warrants 26PR06 ($457,330.38) and 26PR07 ($455,438.29)
• Discussion of FY27 fees: preschool tuition, kindergarten tuition, transportation fee, athletic fees
• Vote to approve naming of the Outdoor Classroom
• Targeted District Review overview and report discussion
• Discussion of June 2026 8th grade overnight trip to Washington, DC

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Carlisle School Committee will meet to approve consent agenda items including accounts payable and payroll warrants totaling over $828,000. The meeting will also include discussions on budget transfers, preschool fees, and a vote to name the Outdoor Classroom.

• Vote to approve naming of the Outdoor Classroom
• Vote to approve FY25 Year-End Budget Transfers
• Accounts Payable Warrant 26SE06: $231,613.15
• Payroll Warrant 26PR06: $457,330.38
• FY27 Fee Discussion: Preschool, Kindergarten, Transportation, and Athletic fees

The committee unanimously approved the consent agenda. It also unanimously approved naming the outdoor classroom the Linda Vanaria Classroom and amended Goal #2 to include a special‑education training component. A motion was made to waive the usual voting procedure and consider FY25 year‑end budget transfers at this meeting, but the outcome was not recorded. No public comments were received.

• Consent agenda approved unanimously
• Naming of outdoor classroom approved as the Linda Vanaria Classroom (unanimous)
• Goal #2 modified to include special‑education training (unanimous)
• Motion to waive voting procedure for FY25 Year‑End Budget Transfers made (outcome not recorded)
• Preschool enrollment process discussed (no vote)
• Plaza redesign recommendations discussed (no vote)
• FY27 fee discussion continued (no decision)
• No public comments received

Historical Commission

The Carlisle Historical Commission will continue two hearings from September: a door replacement and signage application at 9-11 Lowell St, and a proposal for lighting of the American flag at the Honor Roll Memorial. The commission will also receive an update from the Planning Board and discuss the town's Demolition Review Bylaw.

• Continued hearing for 9-11 Lowell St door replacement and signage (Application 2025-01B)
• Continued hearing for Honor Roll Memorial American flag lighting (Application 2025-02B)
• Discussion of Demolition Review Bylaw

The commission voted to continue the Lowell Street door‑replacement and signage application (2025‑01B) to the November 19 meeting. It also closed the lighting‑the‑American‑flag application (2025‑02B) at the Town Common. In a straw poll, members unanimously agreed to postpone the Demolition Review Bylaw until the spring town meeting for additional outreach. The meeting was adjourned after a unanimous vote.

• Continue Application 2025‑01B (door replacement & signage at 9‑11 Lowell St.) – unanimous approval
• Close hearing on Application 2025‑02B (lighting American flag at Town Common) – unanimous approval
• Postpone Demolition Review Bylaw until Spring Town Meeting – unanimous agreement (straw poll)
• Adjourn meeting – unanimous approval

Historical Commission

The Carlisle Historical Commission is holding an open house to discuss a proposed Demolition Review Bylaw and potential updates to it. The meeting is open to the public, both in person at Town Hall and via Zoom. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the discussion is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Discuss the proposed Demolition Review Bylaw and updates to the bylaw

Select Board

The Select Board will receive a presentation from Tecton on the fire station design. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda contains only this single informational item.

• Tecton Fire Station Design Presentation

The October 14, 2025 Select Board meeting was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were discussed and no minutes were recorded.

Land Stewardship Committee

The Land Stewardship Committee will approve minutes, discuss a mowing contract, and review conservation projects including the Cranberry Bog and Two Rod Road Trail. The committee will also plan future meeting dates and discuss the 2026 and 2027 budgets.

• Approval of September meeting minutes
• Discussion on mowing contract scope and cost
• Review of 2026 and 2027 budgets
• Update on Cranberry Bog Dam #1 repairs
• Review of Two Rod Road Trail improvements

The Land Stewardship Committee approved the September 16, 2025 minutes, tabled the September 18, 2025 minutes, and moved two agenda items to positions 8 and 9. The committee decided no action on bat‑house evaluation, to continue monitoring field‑edge erosion, and to draft revised protocol language. A recommendation was made to explore CPA funding for a senior‑use trail improvement.

• Approved September 16, 2025 LSC meeting minutes (roll‑call vote passed)
• Tabled September 18, 2025 LSC meeting minutes (motion to table adopted)
• Moved agenda items to #8 and #9 (verbal agreement adopted)
• No action taken on bat‑house usage evaluation
• Continue monitoring N. Field entry erosion (monitoring to continue)
• Provenzano to draft and circulate revised protocol wording
• Lyman recommended LSC investigate CPA funding for senior trail improvement

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on two Notices of Intent for construction within the 100-foot buffer zone to bordering vegetated wetlands, at 163 Sunset Road and 393 South Street. The agenda also includes several requests for certificates of compliance for past projects, and discussions on the Fire Station Renovation Project, trails work, and beaver management at the Cranberry Bog. The commission will also consider appointing a liaison to the Community Preservation Committee.

• Public Hearing: Notice of Intent for addition and ADU at 163 Sunset Road (continued from prior meetings)
• Public Hearing: Notice of Intent for addition and walkway at 393 South Street
• Request for Full Certificate of Compliance at 84 West Street (private driveway and stormwater management)
• Discussion of Fire Station Renovation Project
• Discussion of beaver trapping and lodge removal at the Cranberry Bog

The commission approved revised minutes for 8/28/25 and 9/11/25 and authorized payment of an $80 mosquito bill from the General Fund. It voted to continue two public hearings (163 Sunset Road and 393 South Street). The board denied a tree‑removal request for 806 East Street and issued full certificates of compliance for 84 West Street and 42 Bingham Road.

• Approved revised minutes for 8/28/25 (Murphy and Willard abstained)
• Approved revised minutes for 9/11/25 (Ognibene and Willard abstained)
• Approved $80 Carlisle Mosquito bill payment from General Fund (unanimous aye)
• Continued hearing for 163 Sunset Road to Oct 23, 2025 (unanimous aye)
• Continued hearing for 393 South Street pending DEP file number (unanimous aye)
• Denied tree removal request and applicability for 806 East Street (unanimous aye)
• Issued Full Certificate of Compliance for 84 West Street (unanimous aye)
• Issued Full Certificate of Compliance for 42 Bingham Road (unanimous aye)

Planning Board

The Planning Board is meeting solely in executive session to discuss an individual, Julie Mercier, under a state law provision allowing closed-door discussion of reputation, character, or mental health. The board will not reconvene in open session after the closed portion.

• Executive session to discuss Julie Mercier under Reason 1 (reputation, character, physical or mental health)

Affordable Housing Trust

The Carlisle Affordable Housing Trust will consider old business on the Bog House. New business includes a review by the Planning Board and an MBTA representative of the Town Meeting warrant and zoning motions, a discussion by the Historical Commission on the Demolition Delay bylaw, approval of prior meeting minutes, and setting the next meeting date.

• Review of Town Meeting warrant and zoning motions by Planning Board and MBTA
• Historical Commission discussion of Demolition Delay bylaw
• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Decision on next meeting date
• Old business item: Bog House

The Trust voted unanimously to support the West Street and St. Irene’s sites for the MBTA zoning overlay. It decided not to take a position on the Demolition Delay By‑Law because the impact on affordable housing was unclear. The minutes from the August 14 meeting were approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by a motion.

• Support West Street and St. Irene’s for MBTA zoning overlay – approved unanimously
• No position taken on Demolition Delay By‑Law – decision not to adopt a stance
• Approve August 14, 2025 minutes – approved unanimously
• Adjourn meeting – motion passed

Cemetery Committee

The Carlisle Cemetery Committee will review and approve minutes, receive updates on GPR, lot sales, and the Garden Club. The committee will also conduct a regulations review, fee analysis, and discuss project lists and committee membership. The meeting is largely procedural with policy reviews.

• Review and approval of minutes
• GPR update, lot sales, Garden Club update
• Regulations review
• Fee analysis review
• Project list discussion

The committee approved the September 9 minutes after adding missing numbers. They agreed to postpone any burial fee increase until five years have passed since the last raise and to review fees every five years. Maeve Lobo was accepted as a new volunteer and Dana will submit a resignation letter to the Select Board. The next meetings were scheduled for November 5 and December 3.

• Approved September 9 minutes after adding missing data
• Postponed burial fee increase for five years and set five‑year review cycle
• Accepted Maeve Lobo as a committee volunteer
• Dana to write resignation letter to the Select Board
• Agreed to read Concord cemetery regulations for possible additions
• Planned additional GPR work at the end of October
• DPW to clear a grave with large dead evergreens
• Set dates for next meetings: November 5 and December 3

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The joint Concord‑Carlisle School Committee meeting will begin with recognitions, updates from the superintendent and chairs, and a public comment period. A consent agenda includes a $10,000 donation from the League of Women Voters, acceptance of the High School Donations Trust Fund distribution, and second approval of CCHS travel for 2025‑26. The committee will hold a budget workshop and present the CCRSD FY27 Finance Committee memo and budget guidelines, and will vote on three warrants totaling $2,028,403.56. Additional discussion items cover October enrollment, school stories, and representation to the Town Bias Reporting Working Group.

• Vote on warrants: $343,533.04 (8/31/25), $819,064.58 (9/11/25), $865,805.94 (9/25/25)
• League of Women Voters donation of $10,000 (consent agenda)
• Accept annual distribution from the High School Donations Trust Fund
• Second approval of CCHS travel for 2025‑26 (multiple international destinations)
• Budget workshop and CCRSD FY27 Budget Guidelines presentation

The Concord‑Carlisle School Committee approved the FY25 year‑end budget transfers presented by the superintendent, passing the motion unanimously. The committee also approved three warrants totaling $2,028,403.56 and adopted the consent agenda, removing four items and approving a $10,000 donation, the high school donations trust distribution, and travel funding for CCHS seniors.

• Approved FY25 year‑end budget transfers (unanimous ayes)
• Approved Warrants 1019 ($343,533.04), 1025 ($819,064.58) and 1029 ($865,805.94) (unanimous ayes)
• Approved Consent Agenda with items B, E, G and H removed (aye votes from all members)
• Approved League of Women Voters donation of $10,000 (consent agenda)
• Approved acceptance of annual distribution from the High School Donations Trust Fund (consent agenda)
• Approved second approval of CCHS travel for 2025‑26 (consent agenda)

Select Board

The Select Board will finalize and sign warrants for a Special Town Meeting and Special Election, recommend articles for the meeting, and discuss a residency policy. The board will also appoint a member to the Conservation Commission.

• Appoint Sylvia Willard to Conservation Commission
• Recommend Fire Station Design Article for Special Town Meeting
• Recommend MBTA Communities Act Article for Special Town Meeting
• Recommend Demolition Review Bylaw Article for Special Town Meeting
• Recommend Banta Davis Track Rehabilitation CPA Article for Special Town Meeting

The board appointed Sylvia Willard to the Conservation Commission for a term ending June 30 2028. It voted to support the MBTA Communities Zoning Bylaw and the Fire Station Renovation Design Cost articles, while postponing a decision on the Demolition Review Bylaw. The Special Town Election and Special Town Meeting warrants were approved, and the 2026 Annual Town Meeting was scheduled for mid‑May. Cemetery deed transfers and a sign request for the Carlisle Foundation were also approved.

• Appointed Sylvia Willard to Conservation Commission (term to 6/30/2028) – unanimous
• Supported Article 1 MBTA Communities Zoning Bylaw – unanimous
• Supported Article 2 Fire Station Renovation Design Costs – unanimous
• Delayed position on Article 3 Demolition Review Bylaw – decision deferred
• Approved Special Town Election warrant for Nov 13 2025 – voice vote unanimous
• Approved Special Town Meeting warrant for Nov 2 2025 – voice vote unanimous
• Set 2026 Annual Town Meeting date range May 17‑19 2026 – voice vote unanimous
• Approved cemetery deed transfers to private owners – voice vote unanimous

Youth Commission

The Carlisle Youth Commission will meet via Zoom on October 7, 2025, to discuss planning for the November 3rd Friday Night Lights (FNL) event, including theme, fire permit, DJ, and other details. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes, public comments, financial and chaperone updates, and future FNL theme projections.

• Approve meeting minutes from September 8, 2025
• Recap of October FNL event
• Planning for November 3rd FNL (theme, fire permit, DJ, photos, movie, snacks, swag, craft, games, raffle gift cards)
• Financial update
• Chaperone update

The commission approved the prior meeting minutes. A motion was passed to approve six scholarship financial aid requests, with Brooke moving, Chelsea seconding, and all members voting in favor. The commission also agreed to prepare a backup laptop plan and request a school network login for future events.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved six scholarship financial aid requests (unanimous)
• Agreed to prepare a backup laptop plan and seek school network login

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on proposed zoning bylaw amendments that would create a new MBTA Communities Multi‑Family Overlay District, allowing up to 95 new multi‑family units at a density of 15 units per acre. The board will also hear a special permit request for a ground‑mounted solar photovoltaic system on 201 Concord Street and continue site‑plan reviews for several accessory dwelling unit applications. Additional staff updates and other business will be addressed.

• Special Permit – Intermediate Ground‑Mounted Solar PV, 201 Concord St (Applicant: Brian Kuhn for Jaleel Mohammed)
• Site‑Plan Review – Accessory Dwelling Unit, 163 Sunset Rd (Applicant: Shell Yu) – hearing continued to Nov 17
• Site‑Plan Review – Accessory Dwelling Unit, 684 East St (Applicant: Steven Hinton)
• Site‑Plan Review – Accessory Dwelling Unit, 106 Maple St (Applicants: Johanna Wetmore & Chris Robert) – hearing continued to Nov 17
• MBTA Communities Multi‑Family Overlay District zoning amendment proposal (up to 95 units on designated parcels)

The Board approved a special permit for a 60‑kilowatt ground‑mounted solar photovoltaic system at 201 Concord Street, adding conditions on electricity usage records and construction timing. It also voted to continue three accessory dwelling unit hearings to November 17 and approved a $5,000 invoice for a legal advertisement. Finally, the Board eliminated four large parcels from further development consideration.

• Approved 60‑kW solar special permit at 201 Concord St with conditions (7-0-0)
• Continued ADU hearing for 163 Sunset Rd to Nov 17, 7 PM (7-0-0)
• Continued ADU hearing for 106 Maple St to Nov 17, 7 PM (7-0-0)
• Approved $5,000 invoice for MBTA Communities legal ad (7-0-0)
• Approved amended minutes from Sep 15 and Sep 25 meetings (7-0-0)
• Eliminated 84 South St, 641 South St, 575 South St, and Concord St parcel 8-10-B from consideration (7-0-0)

Cultural Council

The Carlisle Cultural Council will discuss setting up the process for issuing denial/grantee letters to applicants (volunteer needed). They will also recap the September grantee reception, finalize the grant matrix, and plan for Open Studios and a Music Festival survey. The treasurer will report on balance, final grantee reporting, and the upcoming MCC Financial Report due October 9.

• Discussion of process for denial/grantee letters (volunteer needed)
• Recap of Grantee reception in September
• Open Studios organization on October 25 and November 8
• Music Festival survey
• Treasurer's report: balance, final grantee reporting, MCC Financial Report due October 9

The Cultural Council approved the minutes from the August and September meetings. A motion to spend $125 on ten new lawn signs for upcoming Open Studios was approved unanimously. Discussion on a process for issuing denial/grantee letters was postponed to a future meeting. The next council meeting is scheduled for October 24, 2025.

• Approved minutes from 8/5, 9/5, and 9/17 (unanimous)
• Approved $125 to print ten additional lawn signs (all members voted Aye)
• Adopted new grant matrix rubric and removed penalty option (consensus)
• Postponed discussion on process for issuing denial/grantee letters
• Assigned Laurelyn Roberts to order 10 new lawn signs and stickers
• Tasked Debbie Bentley to recruit volunteers for the Music Festival and to issue a Google contacts sheet

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The subcommittee will meet remotely to review a list of current Carlisle Public Schools policies, most dated March 8, 2023, and will also review updated policies from the Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC) from August 2025. The meeting includes approval of minutes from September 19, 2025. No final decisions or votes are scheduled on the agenda.

• Approval of September 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of 30+ current CPS policies including nondiscrimination, bullying prevention, physical restraint, remote learning, and student discipline
• Review of MASC Policy Update August 2025 and the MASC Online Policy Reference Manual
• Policies addressed include A2, A8.2, B2, C1, C2, C3, C7, E1, E4, E5, E6, F1, F4, F7, G3, G5, I8, I11, J2, J3, J6, J8, J11, J12, J13, J14, J16, J17, J19, J20, K3
• Public comment period included

The subcommittee approved the September 19, 2025 meeting minutes and agreed on standard terminology for future policies. It decided to reaffirm the Nondiscrimination, Non‑Discrimination Definitions, School Committee Ethics, Administrative Structure, and Communicable Diseases policies with Technical Edits. The Damage and Vandalism, Distribution of Information, and School Visits policies were postponed for future review, and the Medication Administration policy will be sent to the Health Office for feedback.

• Approved September 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Standardized terminology: "Superintendent," "The District," and "School Committee"
• Reaffirmed Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability policy with Technical Edits
• Reaffirmed Non‑Discrimination Policy Including Definitions and Resources with Technical Edits
• Reaffirmed School Committee Ethics policy with Technical Edits
• Reaffirmed Administrative Structure policy with Technical Edits
• Reaffirmed Communicable Diseases policy with Technical Edits
• Postponed Damage and Vandalism, Distribution of Information, and School Visits policies for future meetings

Environmental Sustainability Committee

The Environmental Sustainability Committee will receive a Select Board presentation on the Fire Department Project and discuss updates on the Japanese Knotweed Disposal Plan, Wildlife Corridors Project, and MBTA Communities Act draft zoning language. Committee members will also hear liaison reports and consider outreach plans including a heat pump and weatherization presentation.

• Select Board presentation on Fire Department Project
• Japanese Knotweed Disposal Plan update
• Wildlife Corridors Project update
• MBTA Communities Act draft zoning language input
• Fire Station Renovation Design update

The Environmental Sustainability Committee approved the September 4, 2025 minutes and unanimously appointed Eric Balles as co‑chair. It also approved a motion to forward draft zoning comments to the Planning Board and agreed to support a statement recommending removal of the Concord Street parcel from consideration. The committee approved a heat‑pump outreach newsletter article and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved September 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Eric Balles as co‑chair (unanimous)
• Approved motion to communicate draft zoning comments to Planning Board (unanimous)
• Supported issuing a statement to Planning Board recommending removal of Concord Street parcel (unanimous)
• Approved heat‑pump, weatherization and electrification newsletter article for publication (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to discuss and review draft regulations for the Carlisle water supply. The meeting will be held in person at Town Hall and via Zoom.

• Discussion and review of draft Carlisle Water Supply Regulations
• Meeting held at Town Hall 66 Westford Street
• Remote participation available via Zoom

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet to discuss the Demolition Review Bylaw. The body will also receive an update regarding the September 29 Planning Board meeting.

• Update from the 9/29 Planning Board Meeting
• Discussion of Demolition Review Bylaw

The commission approved amendments to the Demolition Review Bylaw, reducing the review period from 18 months to 12 months and setting the age threshold to a fixed date of December 31 1969. It also shortened the notification window to the Building Commissioner from 15 days to 10 business days. A checklist defining historical significance criteria was adopted. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Reduced demolition review period to 12 months (bylaw amendment)
• Set age threshold to Dec 31 1969 for historic significance (bylaw amendment)
• Shortened notification to Building Commissioner to 10 business days (bylaw amendment)
• Adopted checklist defining historical significance criteria (bylaw amendment)

Trails Committee

The Carlisle Trails Committee will approve minutes from the September 3 meeting and approve quarterly bills. Members will discuss ongoing trail projects such as Two Rod Road improvements, the Malcolm Outer Loop wet area correction, and a proposal for a new trail at Greenough. Additional topics include trail signage, a slippery boardwalk resolution, and the postponed wetlands bylaw. The committee also plans upcoming public walks and the 40th anniversary celebration.

• Approve minutes from September 3 meeting
• Approve quarterly bills for the Trails Committee
• Two Rod Road trail improvements scheduled for Oct 18‑19
• Malcolm Outer Loop wet area correction completed Sep 20‑21
• Proposal for a new trail at Greenough

The Trails Committee approved four expense payments for the Malcolm Meadows project, covering deck screws, pressure‑treated boards, hemlock boards, and stickers. It also approved a small expenditure (under $200) for the Two Rod Road trail hardening work. Other items such as Eagle Scout projects and beaver trapping were discussed but no formal actions were taken.

• Approved $199.98 Home Depot deck screws expense (CPA account)
• Approved $359.45 pressure‑treated boards expense (Concord Lumber)
• Approved $905.25 hemlock boards expense (The Trustees of Reservations)
• Approved $422.50 for 500 stickers expense (Ink, Etc.)
• Approved expenditure (under $200) for Two Rod Road trail hardening project

Safety Committee

The Carlisle Safety Committee will review and approve prior meeting minutes, prioritize community feedback on safety issues, and hear public input on specific concerns including parking on Maple Street, accidents at the rotary and Banta Davis crosswalk, and a hazardous tree on River Road. The committee will also set future meeting dates.

• Prioritization of SB community feedback (likely School Building or community safety)
• Community input on Maple Street no-parking request
• Discussion of accidents at the rotary and crossing lights at Banta Davis crosswalk
• Hazardous tree on River Road
• Review and approval of minutes from June 4, 2025 and September 3, 2025

The committee approved a motion to use the town’s 250th‑anniversary “lee‑over” signs as temporary no‑parking signs along the S‑curve of Maple Street and to evaluate the effect for three months. Earlier motions to correct the June 4 and September 3 minutes were also approved. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved correction of June 4 minutes typo (motion approved, seconded by Brian King)
• Approved correction of September 3 formatting issues (motion approved, seconded by Glenn Reed)
• Approved motion to propose to Select Board use 250th‑anniversary lee‑over signs as temporary no‑parking signs on Maple Street, with 3‑month assessment (all in favour)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will discuss preliminary FY26 property valuations and the status of revaluation certification. They will also review the Historic Commission's proposed Demolition Review Bylaw. The meeting includes public commentary and routine board business.

• Discuss preliminary FY26 valuations update
• Discuss Reval certification status
• Discuss Historic Commission's proposed Demolition Review Bylaw
• Public commentary per BOA policy
• Routine board business, document signing, minutes approval

The board signed the Assessors Warrant to Collect Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Tax (Commitment #5 for 2025). It approved the monthly lists of motor vehicle excise taxes abated for July and August 2025 and approved updated property values for five properties after revisions. The board postponed any endorsement of the Historical Commission’s proposed Demolition Review Bylaw pending further analysis. The meeting minutes were approved by a 3‑0 vote.

• Signed Assessors Warrant to Collect Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Tax (Commitment #5 for 2025)
• Approved Motor Vehicle Excise Monthly List of Taxes Abated for July 2025
• Approved Motor Vehicle Excise Monthly List of Taxes Abated for August 2025
• Approved updated values for five properties after record‑card revisions
• Postponed decision on Demolition Review Bylaw (tabled)
• Approved meeting minutes (3-0 vote)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendments to create a Multi-Family Overlay District. These changes would allow multi-family housing at a density of 15 units per acre via Site Plan Review. The proposals are intended for consideration at the November 2, 2025 Special Town Meeting.

• Proposed Section 5.13 MBTA Communities Multi-Family Overlay District
• Option to allow 95 units on one site of approximately 6.33 acres
• Option for cluster development of 95 units across multiple sites
• Proposed zoning applications for parcels including 63 Old North Rd, 75 West St, and 147 School St
• Proposed zoning applications for parcels including 187 East St and 343 Bedford Rd

The board held a public hearing on proposed MBTA Communities multi‑family overlay district and reviewed several potential sites. Members evaluated ecological, septic, traffic, and infrastructure factors but did not vote on any amendment or site selection. The meeting concluded with public comments and no formal approvals or denials.

Planning Board

The Carlisle Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, September 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the Clark Room at Town Hall, 66 Westford Street, and via Zoom. The hearing will consider proposed zoning bylaw amendments that add Section 5.13 MBTA Communities Multi-Family Overlay District, allowing multi‑family housing as of right at a density of 15 units per acre. The amendment outlines six development options that could provide 95‑96 units across the listed parcels. The board’s decision will be forwarded to the November 2, 2025 Special Town Meeting.

• Add new Section 5.13 MBTA Communities Multi-Family Overlay District to the zoning bylaw
• Permit up to 95‑96 multi‑family units at 15 units per acre through various site‑plan options
• Amend Section 2 to list the new overlay district and update the zoning map reference
• Public hearing scheduled for Sep 29, 2025, 7:00 PM at 66 Westford Street (Clark Room) and Zoom
• Potentially applicable parcels include 1265 Westford St, 1263 Westford St, 75 West St, 12 Carriage Way, 346 East Riding Dr, and many others

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold two public hearings: one on a proposal to add an addition and an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) with a new sewage system within the 100-foot buffer zone to wetlands at 163 Sunset Road (continued from previous meetings), and another on an amendment to restore and stabilize the Cranberry Bog Dam #1 at 750 Curve Street. The commission will also consider a tree removal application for two dead trees in the buffer zone at 508/532 South Street, and discuss new and pending business including minutes, bills, and a drought declaration.

• Public hearing on Notice of Intent for 163 Sunset Road: addition, ADU, and sewage disposal within 100-foot buffer zone to wetlands (DEP File #125-1202, continued)
• Public hearing on Order of Conditions Amendment for 750 Curve Street: stabilization of Cranberry Bog Dam #1 using GreenArmor mats
• Tree removal application for two dead trees in buffer zone at 508/532 South Street
• Bills to be approved: Carlisle Rubbish $80.00, Weston & Sampson $6,148.00, W.B. Mason $6.38
• Update: EEA has declared Level 2 Significant Drought for Middlesex County; Carlisle's Open Space and Recreation Plan extended through March 2031

The commission voted to approve three bills—Carlisle Rubbish $80, Weston & Sampson $6,148, and W.B. Mason $6.38—totaling $6,234.38. Approval of the August 28 minutes was tabled pending edits. The public hearing for DEP 125-1202 (163 Sunset Road) was continued to October 9, 2025, and the public hearing on the amended OOC for DEP 125-1147 (750 Curve Street) was closed.

• Tabled approval of 8/28/25 minutes (pending edits)
• Approved three bills totaling $6,234.38 (Hundal, Webster, Ognibene, Ognibene, Shepard-aye)
• Continued public hearing for DEP 125-1202 (163 Sunset Road) to Oct 9, 2025 (Murphy, Webster, Hundal, Ognibene, Shepard-aye)
• Closed public hearing on amended OOC for DEP 125-1147 (750 Curve Street) (Wells, Ognibene, Webster, Murphy-aye)

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Carlisle School Committee's Special Education Subcommittee (SESC) and Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) are meeting jointly to reflect on the previous year, discuss enrollment and staffing levels, and set goals for student services for the 2025-2026 school year. No votes or specific budget items are on the agenda; the discussion is focused on planning and parent input.

• Review of special education highlights and challenges from the past year
• Enrollment and staffing updates with areas of concern or need
• Student services goals and alignment with district priorities
• SEPAC parent feedback and priorities for 2025-2026
• Establishment of future meeting topics and schedule

The joint SESC/SEPAC meeting reviewed updates on enrollment, staffing and student services. Members decided to hold a separate meeting to follow up on goals and priorities identified during the APPLE program. The meeting was adjourned at 12:28 PM.

• Schedule separate follow‑up meeting on APPLE program goals (no vote recorded)
• Motion to adjourn adopted (motion by Whitt, seconded by Kelleher)

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Joint School Committee Communications Working Group will meet to discuss the status of the Story of Schools initiative. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists solely of this discussion item.

• Discussion: Status of Story of Schools

The Communications Working Group discussed feedback on the draft document and identified several follow‑up actions. Carrie Rankin will coordinate the final photos for the back‑cover and aim to have revisions completed by the weekend. Tracey Marano will draft a letter for the group photo and obtain pricing for an initial print run of 100 copies. No formal approvals or votes were recorded.

• Assigned Carrie Rankin to coordinate final photos for the back‑cover
• Assigned Tracey Marano to write a letter for the group photo
• Assigned Tracey Marano to get pricing for an initial 100‑copy print run
• Set a deadline for document revisions by the end of the weekend

Municipal Facilities Committee

The Municipal Facilities Committee will approve the minutes from its June 13 and September 11 meetings. It will receive a report from the Facilities Manager and review the status of several ongoing projects, including elevator upgrades, a Town Hall bathroom renovation, HVAC work in the brick building, and HVAC in the library mechanical room. The committee will continue its discussion of how to allocate FY25 warrant article funds. Finally, it will solicit community input and choose the date for its next meeting.

• Approve minutes from 06/13/25 and 9/11/25 meetings
• Elevator status update
• Town Hall bathroom renovation
• HVAC work in brick building
• HVAC work in library mechanical room

The committee accepted the September 11 meeting minutes. Members agreed to reallocate about $340,000 of Municipal Facilities Committee funds toward priority repairs and upgrades. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted September 11 minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to repurpose $340K MFC funds for priority projects
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Meeting Study Committee

The Town Meeting Study Committee will meet to discuss data gathering and analysis for their final report. This is a working meeting with no votes or public hearings scheduled.

• Discussion of data gathering and analysis for final report

The Town Meeting Study Committee met to discuss how to structure its report, ways to increase participation, and the possibility of remote voting. No formal actions, approvals, or denials were recorded. The meeting was adjourned by a motion that was seconded and carried.

Board of Health

The Carlisle Board of Health will discuss a septic system upgrade and a request for an accessory dwelling unit at 684 East Street. It will also consider a fall vaccination clinic, the MBTA Communities Project request for records, and an update to private well regulations. The meeting includes community input, a public health nurse report, and administrative updates.

• Septic system upgrade at 684 East Street
• Request for accessory dwelling unit at 684 East Street
• Fall vaccination clinic discussion
• MBTA Communities Project – planning board request for records
• Private well regulations update

The Board of Health unanimously approved an accessory dwelling unit conversion for the barn at 684 East Street. A senior vaccine clinic was scheduled for October 3, 2025, and the Board decided not to sponsor a separate fall clinic. The Board also approved the June 25 and August 20, 2025 meeting minutes and will provide available well information to the Planning Board.

• Approved accessory dwelling unit conversion at 684 East Street (unanimous)
• Scheduled senior vaccine clinic for October 3, 2025
• Decided not to sponsor a separate fall vaccination clinic
• Approved June 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 20, 2025 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Will provide well information to Planning Board as requested
• Continued work on well‑quality regulations (next meeting to be scheduled)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will consider approving a ballot question for the town election on fire station design. They will also discuss the upcoming Special Town Meeting, including the demolition delay bylaw and the MBTA Communities Act. Other business includes appointments to committees, approval of one-day alcohol permits for Oktoberfest events, and a cemetery deed.

• Approve ballot question for fire station design at town election
• Discuss demolition delay bylaw and MBTA Communities Act for Special Town Meeting
• Appoint Carren Panico (Tophet Rd) to Community Preservation Committee, Tal Rotman (Autumn Ln) to Safety Committee, Kyra Prats (River Rd) to Environmental Sustainability Committee
• Approve one-day alcohol permits for Concord Carlisle Foundation Oktoberfest (Oct 4) and First Religious Society Oktoberfest (Oct 28)
• Approve cemetery deed 857 to William G. and Lee Means

The board appointed new members to the Community Preservation, Safety, and Environmental Sustainability committees. It approved a ballot question for the fire station design project to appear on the November 13, 2025 election. The board also adopted a charter for a Trust Fund Working Group, appointed its members, and approved a one‑day alcohol permit for an event on October 4, 2025.

• Appointed Carren Panico to Community Preservation Committee (5‑0)
• Appointed Tal Rotman to Safety Committee (5‑0)
• Appointed Kyra Prats to Environmental Sustainability Committee (5‑0)
• Approved fire station design ballot question for Nov 13, 2025 election (5‑0)
• Approved Trust Fund Working Group charter (5‑0)
• Appointed Trust Fund Working Group members and COA Director as non‑voting (5‑0)
• Approved one‑day alcohol permit for Deepa Chungi at 201 Bedford Road on Oct 4, 2025 (5‑0)

Select Board

The Carlisle Select Board will hold discussions and updates on the upcoming Special Town Meeting, including the Demolition Delay Bylaw and the MBTA Communities Act. The board will also consider approving a ballot question for a Fire Station Design project for the town election. Other agenda items include appointments to town committees, approval of one-day alcohol permits for local Oktoberfest events, and approval of a cemetery deed.

• Appointments to Community Preservation, Safety, and Environmental Sustainability Committees
• Discussion of Special Town Meeting logistics, Demolition Delay Bylaw, and MBTA Communities Act
• Approval of a ballot question for Fire Station Design at the town election
• Charter approval and appointments to the Trust Fund Working Group
• One-day alcohol permits for Concord Carlisle Foundation and First Religious Society Oktoberfest events

Agricultural Commission

The Carlisle Agricultural Commission will discuss several items at its September 23, 2025 meeting, including a review of issues at Foss Farm, a newly proposed wetlands by-law, and the upcoming Summer Farm Festival. No votes or decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• Review of Foss Farm issues
• Discussion of a new proposed wetlands by-law
• Summer Farm Festival planning

The Agricultural Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It decided to wait for interest at the upcoming GBG event before selecting a fifth member. Plans were set for an ice‑cream social at GBF, limiting attendance to the first 25 respondents who must RSVP to John Lee.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (unanimous)
• Postponed selection of a fifth commission member pending GBG event interest
• Set ice‑cream social at GBF with attendance limited to first 25 respondents; RSVP to John Lee

Council on Aging and Human Services

The Carlisle Council on Aging and Human Services will hear the Director's Report, the Social Worker's Report, financial statements, and a report from Minuteman Senior Services. The meeting will also include a brief Old/New Business segment and confirm the date for the next meeting. No decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Director’s Report – Geoffrey Kotowski
• Social Worker’s Report – Kathleen Bond
• Financial Report – Abha Singhal
• Minuteman Senior Services Report – Jerry Lerman
• Old/New Business discussion

The council accepted the August 12, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the September 2025 Director’s Report. Finally, the board accepted the final FY25 Financial Report and the September 2025 Financial Report, each by voice vote.

• Accepted August 12, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Accepted September 2025 Director’s Report (voice vote)
• Accepted final FY25 Financial Report and September 2025 Financial Report (voice vote)

Select Board

The Select Board and Planning Board are holding a joint meeting to interview candidates for the Planning Board. The boards will vote on an appointment during the session.

• Interviews and vote for Planning Board candidates

The Select Board and Planning Board held a joint meeting to interview candidates for an open Planning Board seat. Both boards voted to appoint Dwight DeMay, whose term will run until the 2026 Annual Town Election. The Select Board then adjourned the meeting.

• Appointed Dwight DeMay to Planning Board – Planning Board vote: 5 ayes, 1 abstain
• Appointed Dwight DeMay to Planning Board – Select Board vote: 5 ayes
• Adjourned Select Board meeting

Planning Board

The Planning Board will interview candidates for a seat and vote on an appointment. The board will also discuss the MBTA Communities Act, including site selection, scoring, and draft zoning for a public hearing.

• Interview and vote on Planning Board candidate appointment
• MBTA Communities Act site selection and scoring
• Discussion of draft zoning and public hearing procedures
• Upcoming public hearings on October 6 and October 20
• Fall Town Meeting scheduled for November 2, 2025

The Planning Board approved the appointment of Dwight DeMay to fill the open seat, with a 5-0-0 roll‑call vote after a prior recommendation passed 5-0-1 (one abstention). The Board also voted to remove the previously considered scattered‑sites approach from its options. With the scattered‑sites strategy eliminated, the Board will continue exploring one‑site development alternatives to meet state housing mandates.

• Appointed Dwight DeMay to Planning Board (5-0-0 roll call)
• Recommendation to appoint Dwight DeMay approved (5-0-1 roll call, 1 abstention)
• Removed scattered sites approach from consideration (approved by roll call)

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Carlisle‑Concord Regional School District Joint School Committee will meet at 2:00 PM via Zoom. The agenda lists a discussion on the status of the "Story of Schools" initiative. No other specific decisions or actions are detailed in the agenda.

• Discussion of the status of the Story of Schools program

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will vote on approving May meeting minutes, recommending a candidate for an at-large position to the Select Board, and voting on a Special Town Meeting warrant article for additional funding for the Banta-Davis project. The committee will also elect a chair for FY26.

• Vote on Special Town Meeting warrant article for Banta-Davis additional funding
• Recommendation of applicant for CPC at-large position appointment to Select Board
• Election of CPC Chair for FY26
• Approval of May 18, 2025 meeting minutes

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Carlisle School Committee Policy Subcommittee will hold a remote meeting to plan policy reviews and set a meeting schedule for the 2025-2026 school year, and discuss MASC policy resources and online reference manual.

• Planning for 25-26 school year: list of current policies to review and setting meeting schedule
• Discussion of MASC policy updates and online policy reference manual

The School Committee Policy Subcommittee set four Zoom meetings for the first half of the 2025‑26 school year to review policies and present recommendations to the full committee mid‑year. The subcommittee noted it will use MASC newsletters and the Policy Reference Manual during the review process. The meeting was conducted remotely in accordance with Governor Healey’s legislation. No other actions were taken.

• Scheduled subcommittee meeting for Oct 3, 2025 at 12:30 PM via Zoom
• Scheduled subcommittee meeting for Oct 17, 2025 at 12:30 PM via Zoom
• Scheduled subcommittee meeting for Nov 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM via Zoom
• Scheduled subcommittee meeting for Nov 21, 2025 at 12:30 PM via Zoom
• Approved the minutes of the Sep 19, 2025 subcommittee meeting on Oct 3, 2025

Transfer Station Action Committee

The committee will review solid waste numbers, discuss recruitment, and receive updates on Japanese knotweed disposal. Key discussions include a promotional plan for Black Earth curbside pickup and a resident suggestion for parking stripes at hoppers. The committee will also consider budget use of RDP funds and planning for transfer station expansion contingent on a wetlands study.

• Black Earth curbside pickup promotion plan in eastern Carlisle includes a $39.50 subsidy per household
• Resident suggests painting no-parking stripes at loading hoppers to improve traffic flow
• Budget: RDP funds approximately $6,000, with $1,500 proposed for organic support (bins, subsidies)
• Transfer station expansion planning requires a wetlands study estimated at $3,000–$5,000
• Committee seeks to recruit an additional member

The committee unanimously approved the July 17, 2025 minutes. It voted to retain a minimum cash balance of $2,500 by July 1 to cover early‑year expenses. The group decided to take no action on painting stripes at the trash hoppers, deferring the idea to future repaving plans. A hazardous‑waste collection day was scheduled for October 25, 2025.

• Approved July 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Retained $2,500 minimum cash balance by July 1 (vote passed)
• Decided no action on painting hopper stripes, to revisit during repaving
• Scheduled hazardous‑waste day for Oct 25, 2025
• Set transfer‑station sticker sales to begin Dec 1, 2025
• Tentatively set TSAC meetings for Oct 23 and Nov 20, 2025
• Assigned Ben Sherry as volunteer for Sep 20 Japanese knotweed collection
• Barney Arnold to add TSAC funding update to next Select Board agenda

Environmental Sustainability Committee

The committee will discuss updates on the Japanese Knotweed Disposal Plan and Wildlife Corridors Project. They will also review draft zoning language related to MBTA requirements and scoring for Kimball's site. The Fire Station Renovation Design update and a presentation on heat pumps and weatherization are on the agenda.

• Japanese Knotweed Disposal Plan update
• Wildlife Corridors Project
• MBTA updates and draft zoning language input, Kimball’s site scoring
• Fire Station Renovation Design update
• Heat Pump, Weatherization and Electrification presentation

The committee unanimously approved the Kimball site scores for the MBTA draft zoning. It also approved up to $350 for publicity and refreshments for an upcoming heat‑pump outreach event. Members agreed to support Kyra Prats’s full membership application, post event information on the ESC website, and pursue several outreach and partnership ideas. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

• Approved Kimball site MBTA scores (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved up to $350 for publicity and refreshments for Heat Pump/Weatherization/Electrification event (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Agreed to submit a letter of support to the Select Board for Kyra Prats’s full membership application
• Agreed to post event publicity on the ESC website
• Agreed to consider a health fair during Route to Sustainability Day
• Agreed to secure space on the Clark Room bulletin board for ESC announcements
• Agreed to explore partnership with Concord for Japanese knotweed disposal
• Motion to adjourn the meeting (passed)

Land Stewardship Committee

The Land Stewardship Committee and its Woodward Subcommittee will hold a special meeting to organize the subcommittee's work. Members will discuss quorum, meeting schedule, scope, stakeholder engagement, and a fact-finding site visit. No binding decisions or financial items are on the agenda.

• Discuss subcommittee membership and quorum
• Establish framework: roadmap, goals, stakeholder identification and notification
• Plan site visit and review of licensee documents
• Schedule additional meetings

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council is meeting to hold a grantee reception. No other business or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Grantee reception

The Carlisle Cultural Council met on September 17, 2025 for a grantee reception at Center Park. Members gave welcoming, introduction, keynote, and closing remarks. The meeting was adjourned at 6:48 pm. No official actions or votes were recorded.

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Carlisle School Committee will discuss the potential impact of MBTA Communities rezoning on the Carlisle School, review survey data from the Belonging Project, and vote on School Committee goals for the 2025-26 school year. The consent agenda includes approval of past meeting minutes and warrants totaling over $3.3 million. Other items include updates on enrollment and staffing, a proposal to name the outdoor classroom, and discussion of vocational technical education options.

• Discussion of MBTA Communities rezoning impact on Carlisle School
• Belonging Project survey data presentation and listening sessions
• Vote to approve School Committee Goals for 2025-26
• Proposal to name the outdoor classroom
• Discussion of vocational technical education (CTE) in Carlisle

The committee voted to approve the consent agenda, which included multiple accounts payable and payroll warrants as well as the Fall 2025 Technology Discard List. The motion was made by Ms. Whitt, seconded by Mr. Jamison, and passed unanimously with all members voting aye. No other substantive decisions were recorded in this meeting.

• Approved Consent Agenda covering accounts payable and payroll warrants (unanimous)
• Approved Fall 2025 Technology Discard List (unanimous)

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Campus Completion Subcommittee will hold a public meeting to discuss next steps for the Amenities Building. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Amenities Building Next Steps

The committee took a roll‑call vote to adjourn the September 17, 2025 meeting, with all three voting members (Marano, Waterson, Williams) voting aye. No other motions were adopted, denied, or tabled during this session.

• Adjourned meeting (3‑0 roll‑call vote)

Historical Commission

The Carlisle Historical Commission is holding a meeting to continue hearings on two applications from July: door replacement and signage at 9-11 Lowell St, and lighting of the American flag at the Honor Roll Memorial. New applications include window replacement at 14 Concord St and roofing replacement at 68 Church St. There will also be an informational discussion about a new storage shed at 49 Concord St. Administrative updates cover house plaques, the demolition review bylaw, and an MBTA Communities update.

• Continuation of hearing for door replacement and signage at 9-11 Lowell St (Application 2025-01B)
• Continuation of hearing for lighting the American flag at Honor Roll Memorial (Application 2025-02B)
• New application for window replacement at 14 Concord St (Application 2025-03)
• New application for roofing replacement at 68 Church St (Application 2025-04)
• Informational discussion on a new storage shed at 49 Concord St

The Historical Commission approved Certificates of Appropriateness for window replacements at 14 Concord Street and roof replacement at 68 Church Street, both unanimously. It also continued the public hearing for the 9‑11 Lowell Road application to October 15. The Commission scheduled a special meeting on October 2 to examine possible revisions to the Demolition Review Bylaw before its presentation to the Planning Board.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 14 Concord Street window replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 68 Church Street roof replacement with Moire Black shingles (unanimous)
• Continued hearing on 9‑11 Lowell Road application to Oct. 15 (unanimous)
• Continued hearing on Honor Roll Memorial lighting application (no vote recorded, decision to continue)
• Scheduled special meeting on Oct. 2 to discuss Demolition Review Bylaw revisions (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from July 16, July 23, and Sept. 9 with minor changes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:45 pm (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is hosting an open house to discuss a proposed Demolition Review Bylaw and gather public feedback. The meeting will be held in-person at Town Hall or via Zoom.

• Open house to discuss proposed Demolition Review Bylaw
• Public feedback session for the bylaw proposal

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review the preliminary valuation updates for fiscal year 2026. The board will also discuss the current status of revaluation certification.

• Preliminary FY26 valuations update
• Reval certification status

The Board of Assessors meeting scheduled for September 16, 2025 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were considered or decided.

Select Board

The Carlisle Select Board will hear community input and then hold a legal hearing on a request to terminate a nuisance dog order issued on November 23, 2021 to Joseph and Maura Topol of Dexter. The board will consider whether to lift the order under Massachusetts General Laws chapter 140, section 157.

• Request to terminate November 23, 2021 nuisance dog order for Joseph and Maura Topol (Dexter) – legal hearing under MGL c.140 s.157

The Board opened a hearing to consider terminating the nuisance dog order issued on November 23, 2021 to Joseph and Maura Topol for their dog Dexter. After discussion, the Board voted unanimously to close the hearing and then unanimously voted to terminate the order. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Terminate Nuisance Dog Order for Dexter (unanimous)
• Close hearing on Nuisance Dog Order (unanimous)
• Return Chair duties to Scott Triola (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Land Stewardship Committee

The Land Stewardship Committee will discuss updates on the Cranberry Bog Dam #1, including a letter from Julie Durrell regarding beavers and new sink holes, as well as a hydrology and hydraulics study. They will also consider invasive treatment at Towle Field, land-use permits for the Boy Scouts and trail cameras, and the LSC budget for 2026–2027.

• Cranberry Bog Dam #1: beaver damage, sink holes, and H&H study
• Towle Field invasive treatment
• Land-use permits: Boy Scouts, Russell Trail Cameras, Hurley Collection
• Woodward Property parking and subcommittee update
• LSC budget planning for 2026 and 2027

The committee approved several land‑use permits, including a contingent permit for a Boy Scouts camping event, a permit for trail‑camera installation on six properties, and a request to collect liverwort specimens. It also formed a subcommittee to review the Woodward agricultural license, approved clearing vegetation at Cranberry Bog Dam #1, and directed confirmation of Oxbow contracts for Towle and the Bog. All motions passed by roll‑call vote.

• Form subcommittee to review Woodward AgLicense (motion passed by roll call vote)
• Grant Boy Scouts camping permit contingent on meeting with LSC and CA (motion passed by roll call vote)
• Approve Jamie Webster land‑use permit for trail cameras on Russell, Benfield, Twin Peaks, Greystone Lane, Buttrick, and Greenough properties (motion passed by roll call vote)
• Grant Kay Hurley land‑use request to collect liverwort specimens from Towle Field (motion passed by roll call vote)
• Approve clearing vegetation from crest and sides of Cranberry Bog Dam #1 (motion passed by roll call vote)
• Confirm Oxbow contracts for Towle and Cranberry Bog for 2025 (motion passed by roll all vote)
• Adjourn meeting (motion passed unanimously)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review consultant work and site selection score cards for MBTA Communities. The board will discuss draft zoning and milestone dates leading up to the November 2nd Town Meeting.

• MBTA Communities site selection scoring for one site, cluster development, and scattered sites
• Review of draft zoning for MBTA Communities
• Update on ADU Bylaw
• Review of invoices and September 8, 2025 minutes

The Planning Board decided to continue reviewing the draft zoning document for cluster development on an individual basis before the next meeting. Members also agreed to include a one‑site option in the proposal for further evaluation. Upcoming dates were set for a special Planning Board meeting on September 22, a public hearing on September 29, and a second public hearing on October 6.

• Agreed to continue reviewing draft zoning documents individually (no vote recorded)
• Agreed to consider including a one‑site option in the development proposal (no vote recorded)
• Scheduled a special Planning Board meeting for September 22
• Set first public hearing for September 29
• Set second public hearing for October 6

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Joint School Committee Communications Working Group will meet remotely to discuss the status of the 'Story of Schools' project. The agenda contains only this single discussion item and procedural matters.

• Discussion of 'Status of Story of Schools'

Concord Carlisle Adult and Community Education Committee

The Concord Carlisle Adult and Community Education Advisory Committee will review FY24/FY25 registration and budget numbers, approve May 2025 minutes, and receive summer updates on Drivers Ed and IMSCC programs. Fall highlights include the English Language Learner program and Parent Education. The committee will also discuss advisory projects for the year.

• Approve meeting minutes from May 2025
• Drivers Ed: 1 new instructor, 2 pending; 4 classes with 80 new students; new RMV regulations
• IMSCC: 66 private students; new flute, piano, oboe substitute instructors; hiring for string bass
• Review registration and budget numbers for end of FY24 and start of FY25
• Fall highlights: ELL Program and Parent Education

The Concord‑Carlisle Adult and Community Education Committee approved the prior meeting minutes without dissent. The meeting included updates on driver’s education staffing, the IMSCC music program, and funding for the English Language Learner program and parent‑education initiatives. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Minutes approved unanimously

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings and meetings to review four residential project applications. The body will also discuss a new member nomination and a proposed Wetland Bylaw Amendment for a Special Town Meeting.

• Notice of Intent for a dwelling addition and ADU at 163 Sunset Road
• Notice of Intent for sewage disposal system replacement at 131 Virginia Farme Lane
• Request for Determination for a garage addition at 304 Russell Street
• Request for Certificate of Compliance for a pool and landscaping at 66 Lions Gate Road
• Discussion of Wetland Bylaw Amendment Special Town Meeting Article

The Conservation Commission approved the August 7 minutes and moved the discussion on the Sunset Road addition to the September 25 meeting. It closed the public hearing for the Virginia Farm Road septic replacement, issued a Standard Order of Conditions for that project, issued a negative determination for the Russell Street pool project, and granted a Certificate of Compliance for the Lions Gate Road pool. The commission also tabled the decision on a new member nomination.

• Approved August 7 minutes (Murphy motion, Wells second, vote: Hundal-abstain, Wells-aye, Webster-aye, Murphy-aye, Shepard-aye)
• Moved discussion on NOI DEP 125-1202 (163 Sunset Rd) to 9/25 (Wells motion, Webster second, vote: Wells-aye, Murphy-aye, Webster-aye, Hundal-aye, Shepard-aye)
• Closed public hearing for DEP 125-1204 (131 Virginia Farm Rd) (Wells motion, Webster second, vote: Wells-aye, Murphy-aye, Webster-aye, Hundal-aye, Shepard-aye)
• Issued Standard Order of Conditions for DEP 125-1204 with stockpiling outside buffer (Wells motion, Webster second, vote: Wells-aye, Murphy-aye, Webster-aye, Hundal-aye, Shepard-aye)
• Issued negative determination for DOA 394 (304 Russell St) (Wells motion, Murphy second, vote: Wells-aye, Murphy-aye, Webster-aye, Hundal-aye, Shepard-aye)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for DEP 125-1141 (66 Lions Gate Rd) (Wells motion, Webster second, vote: Wells-aye, Murphy-aye, Webster-aye, Hundal-aye, Shepard-aye)
• Tabled decision on new member nomination (no vote recorded)

Planning Board

The Carlisle Planning Board will first approve the minutes from its July 31, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss recommendations for prioritizing projects, identifying champions, and establishing timeframes. The board will consider a restructuring or reorganization of the MVP Core Committee, and will set a date for the committee's next meeting.

• Approve minutes of July 31, 2025 Planning Board meeting
• Discuss recommendations to prioritize, identify champions, and set timeframes
• Discuss restructuring/reorganization of the MVP Core Committee
• Set date for the next MVP Core Committee meeting

The committee unanimously approved the July 31, 2025 minutes as amended. It decided to keep the current open‑meeting‑law committee structure until the Planning Board reviews the report. The next committee meeting was scheduled for Monday, November 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved July 31, 2025 minutes (amended) – unanimous vote
• Maintained current committee structure until Planning Board review
• Scheduled next meeting for November 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous vote

Municipal Facilities Committee

The Municipal Facilities Committee will approve minutes from previous meetings, receive a report from the Facilities Manager, and discuss several ongoing projects. Topics include the mechanical room and HVAC system at Gleason Library, the status of elevator upgrades, the Town Hall bathroom renovation, and HVAC work on the brick building. The committee will also consider possible uses of the FY25 warrant article, such as surge protection for the school, pH control at the police station, and a study for Grant/Robbins HVAC. Finally, the committee will solicit community input and set the date for the next meeting.

• Approve minutes of past meetings – 06/13/25 and 8/28/25
• Report from Facilities Manager
• Discuss mechanical room and HVAC system at Gleason Library
• Town Hall bathroom renovation update
• Consider FY25 warrant article uses: surge protection for school, pH control at Police Station, study for Grant/Robbins HVAC

The Municipal Facilities Committee accepted the minutes from the August 28 meeting. It voted to accept SchwartzSilver's proposal costing $26,560 for the Gleason Mechanical Room work. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. Other items such as elevator bids and bathroom repairs were discussed but not decided.

• Accepted August 28 minutes (5-0)
• Approved SchwartzSilver proposal for $26,560 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (5-0)

Affordable Housing Trust

The Carlisle Affordable Housing Trust will meet to discuss updates on potential properties for affordable housing, review old business items including the Benfield Fobs and Bog House, and approve prior meeting minutes. The agenda is largely procedural with no significant votes or financial decisions scheduled.

• Update on potential properties for acquisition
• Benfield Fobs status update
• Bog House update
• Approval of prior meeting minutes

The September 11, 2025 Affordable Housing Trust meeting was not held because a quorum was not present. No decisions were made or actions taken.

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Concord-Carlisle School Committee will vote on committee and superintendent goals, protocols, and FY25 year-end figures. The body will also consider votes on FY27 tuition and lunch rates, substitute per diem rates, and access road borrowing.

• FY27 Tuition Rates (vote)
• FY27 School Lunch Rates (vote)
• Substitute Per Diem Rates (vote)
• CCRSD FY25 Year End (vote)
• Access Road Borrowing (vote)

The Concord‑Carlisle Regional School Committee approved several items, including the FY25 year‑end budget transfers, new school committee protocols, updated committee goals, substitute teacher pay rates, FY27 tuition rate changes, and school lunch price adjustments. All motions passed with unanimous aye votes except the protocol approval, which recorded one nay. The tuition changes raise the special‑education non‑resident daily rate to $270 and add a $58,000 annual fee for one‑on‑one support.

• Approved school committee protocols as presented (5 aye, 1 nay)
• Approved amended school committee goals (6 aye)
• Approved FY25 year‑end budget transfers (6 aye)
• Approved substitute teacher and tutor hourly pay increase to $22 (6 aye)
• Approved FY27 non‑resident tuition fee increases, including special‑education rate to $270 per day and $58,000 annual fee (6 aye)
• Approved FY27 school breakfast and lunch price increases effective July 1, 2026 (6 aye)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss updates on several special town meeting articles, including MBTA Communities zoning and a wetland bylaw amendment. They will also review fire station renovation designs and begin discussions on adding cell service to town communication towers. Other business includes police promotions, a demolition delay bylaw discussion, a 5-year road maintenance plan, and appointments to town committees.

• Promotion of Sgt. James Mastrogiovanni and Officer Robert Ludwig
• Discussion of Historical Commission Demolition Delay Bylaw
• Fire Station Renovation Design Discussion
• Special Town Meeting Article Status Update: MBTA Communities Zoning, Wetland Bylaw Amendment, Community Preservation Committee Banta Davis Track Financial Adjustment
• Initial Discussion on Adding Cell Service to Carlisle Communication Towers

The board accepted a police drone donation, approved adding Verizon antennas to the 2 Proctor Road monopole, reduced the Cemetery Committee charter, appointed an alternate river‑stewardship council representative, and approved a $5,900 water‑flow study and a $1,000 clock‑repair exemption. All motions passed unanimously. No other substantive votes were recorded.

• Accepted drone donation for the Police Department (unanimous)
• Approved Verizon cell service enhancement adding nine antennas to 2 Proctor Road monopole (unanimous)
• Amended Cemetery Committee charter to reduce members from five to three (unanimous)
• Appointed Jonathan DeKock as alternate representative to the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord River Stewardship Council (unanimous)
• Approved $5,900 scope of work to analyze water flow on Audubon Lane (unanimous)
• Approved exemption for Mark Gibson to provide personal services up to $1,000 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 26 2025 (unanimous)

Conservation Restriction Advisory Committee

The Conservation Restriction Advisory Committee will review minutes from July and discuss updates to the Wetlands Bylaw with Alex Parra, as well as the MBTA Communities Act's effect on protected lands. The meeting also includes an update on Conservation Restriction #70 and scheduling of site visits.

• Discussion of Wetlands Bylaw updates with Alex Parra
• Discussion of MBTA Communities Act and 'protected lands'
• Update on Conservation Restriction #70
• Site visit scheduling

The committee approved the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes and appointed Madeleine Blake as a member. It scheduled site visits for RCD #7 on Oct 19 and for CR #33 and #33a on Nov 15‑16, 2025. The group decided not to give official feedback on the wetlands‑bylaw update and agreed to review the proposed bylaws before the next meeting before taking a formal position.

• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Madeleine Blake to the Conservation Restriction Advisory Committee
• Scheduled site visit to RCD #7 on Oct 19, 2025
• Scheduled site visits to CR #33 and #33a on Nov 15‑16, 2025
• Decided not to provide official feedback on the wetlands‑bylaw update
• Agreed to review the proposed wetlands bylaws before the next meeting before taking a formal position

Historical Commission

The Carlisle Historical Commission will present a Demolition Delay Bylaw to the Select Board for consideration. The presentation is scheduled for 7:20 pm. No other agenda items are listed.

• Demolition Delay Bylaw presentation to Select Board

The Historical Commission members Ben Herter and Krissy O’Shea presented the Demolition Review Bylaw to the Carlisle Select Board. No vote or formal decision was recorded; the presentation was for preparation for the upcoming Special Town Meeting.

Cemetery Committee

The Cemetery Committee will meet to discuss a CIMS update and conduct a project work review. The agenda also includes updates on outreach and the Select Board liaison.

• CIMS Update
• Project work review
• Mosquito editorial and Muni Newsletter updates

The committee unanimously approved the August meeting minutes. It gave no objection to placing a marker on a grave for a family member who is not buried there, requiring proof of lot ownership. The committee plans a walk with the Garden Club to discuss Green Cemetery beautification. The next meeting is set for October 9, 2025.

• Approved August minutes (unanimous)
• No objection to marker for non‑buried family member, pending ownership proof
• Arrange Garden Club walk to discuss Green Cemetery beautification
• Set next meeting for Thursday, October 9, 2025

Planning Board

The Planning Board will continue discussions on MBTA Communities compliance, including fiscal impact, Town Meeting logistics, site selection scoring, and draft zoning. A vote on a legal ad to submit to the Mosquito is anticipated. Three accessory dwelling unit public hearings are continued to October 6th. The meeting also includes routine business such as invoices and minutes approval.

• Continued public hearing for ADU at 163 Sunset Road (applicant Shell Yu)
• Continued public hearing for ADU at 684 East Street (applicant Steven Hinton) continued to Oct 6
• Continued public hearing for ADU at 106 Maple Street (applicants Johanna Wetmore & Chris Robert) continued to Oct 6
• MBTA Communities: discuss fiscal impact with Finance Committee, site selection score cards, draft zoning, vote on legal ad
• Upcoming Fall Town Meeting scheduled for Sunday November 2nd, 2025

The Planning Board approved all pending invoices, including $4,700 to CAI Technologies and $7,201 to other vendors, each by a unanimous 6‑0‑0 vote. The board also approved the August 25 minutes unanimously. It moved the public hearings for three accessory‑dwelling‑unit applications to October 6, 2025, with specific start times, again by unanimous vote. The board discussed fiscal impact and agreed to shift the November meeting to November 17, but no vote was recorded for that change.

• Approved CAI Technologies invoices totaling $4,700 (6-0-0)
• Approved remaining invoices: Hancock Associates $4,492, Horsley Whitten $1,930, APA Dues $779 (6-0-0)
• Approved August 25, 2025 minutes as written (6-0-0)
• Continued ADU hearing for 163 Sunset Road to Oct 6, 7:15 PM (6-0-0)
• Continued ADU hearing for 684 East Street to Oct 6, 7:30 PM (6-0-0)
• Continued ADU hearing for 106 Maple Street to Oct 6, 7:45 PM (6-0-0)

Youth Commission

The Carlisle Youth Commission will meet to approve prior minutes and discuss updates on the Friday Night Lights program, including registration, off-site events, and a photo booth. The main focus is planning the October 3rd FNL event, covering theme, fire permit, DJ, photos, movie, snacks, crafts, games, and raffle gift cards. Financial and chaperone updates are also on the agenda.

• Approve meeting minutes from June 22, 2025
• FNL Registration update for 2025/2026
• Planning for FNL on October 3rd (theme, fire permit, DJ, photos, movie, snacks, swag, craft, games, raffle gift cards)
• Chaperone Update
• Financial Update

The commission approved the prior meeting minutes and adopted a Pink Social theme for October to support Kicks for Cancer. Members voted 35‑to‑0 to hold the October off‑site Family Night at Roller Kingdom and selected the movie Pink Panther for the event. The board also submitted a fire permit, tasked Brooke with an iPad follow‑up, assigned snack and pizza purchases, and set a fundraiser reward that lets the top‑raising class choose the next theme.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted October Pink Social theme aligned with Kicks for Cancer
• Approved off‑site Family Night at Roller Kingdom (35 votes)
• Selected Pink Panther as the movie for the event
• Submitted fire permit (Brooke)
• Assigned Brooke to email school about iPad
• Tasked Janelle with purchasing snacks and seltzer
• Tasked Heather with ordering pizza and a chaperone with pickup

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Concord-Carlisle Joint School Committee Communications Working Group will meet remotely via Zoom. The agenda includes discussion of the Status of Story of Schools, along with routine items such as call to order and approval of minutes. No votes or decisions are explicitly listed; the primary business is a discussion item.

• Discussion: Status of Story of Schools

The Communications Working Group reviewed a draft document, noting needed photos, updated numbers, and content ideas. Members agreed to refine data and consider layout changes. The group set the next meeting for Monday, September 15, 2025 at 2:00 pm and adjourned.

• Scheduled next meeting for Sep 15, 2025 at 2:00 pm (no vote recorded)

Cultural Council

The Carlisle Cultural Council will meet remotely to approve minutes from August 8, 2025, and discuss old business including a grantee reception, promotion of grants, and organization of Open Studios. New business includes setting up the grant evaluation process for October 2025 and establishing procedures for issuing denial and grantee letters. The treasurer will report on balances, final grantee reporting, and the MCC Financial Report due October 9th.

• Approval of minutes from August 8, 2025
• Discussion of grantee reception in September
• Organization of Open Studios (October 25 and November 8)
• Music Festival survey update
• Grant evaluation setup for October 2025

The Cultural Council voted to approve a $200 expenditure for printing stickers for updated lawn signs, with all five members voting aye. The council also agreed to allow a local Indian fair‑trade couple to participate in this year's Open Studios. Discussion on the process for issuing denial and grantee letters was postponed, and a meeting was scheduled for October 24 to address grant‑application questions.

• Approved $200 for sticker printing (5‑0 vote)
• Allowed Indian fair‑trade couple to participate in Open Studios (unanimous agreement)
• Postponed discussion on denial/grantee letter process (no vote recorded)
• Scheduled October 24 meeting to review grant application questions (agreed)
• No changes to council balance reported (status unchanged)
• Set up meeting among Kristi, Mark, and town accountant to reconcile MCC funds (planned)
• Approved to update lawn‑sign dates and design stickers (action assigned to Debbie)
• Approved to include survey mention in CCC letter to the Mosquito (action assigned to Debbie)

Environmental Sustainability Committee

The Environmental Sustainability Committee will meet to approve minutes, review a rough budget breakdown for fiscal year 2026, and discuss a proposed Wetland Bylaw Amendment presented by the Conservation Commission. The agenda also includes reports on liaison committees, the MBTA draft zoning language, and a presentation on heat pump weatherization.

• Approval of minutes and treasurer's report
• FY26 Work Plan and Rough Budget Breakdown
• Conservation Commission Wetland Bylaw Amendments presentation
• Heat Pump, Weatherization and Electrification presentation
• MBTA draft zoning language

The Environmental Sustainability Committee unanimously approved minutes from the August meetings, supported Kyra Prats’s associate membership, and authorized modest funds for outreach and education projects. Approvals included $50 for Concord River cleanup flyers, $100 for water‑chestnut composting bin materials, and $250 for a Mass Audubon speaker. The proposed wetland bylaw amendments were postponed until the spring town meeting.

• Approved August 7 minutes (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved August 19 minutes (passed; Alan and Mac abstained)
• Supported associate membership for Kyra Prats (unanimous)
• Approved up to $50 for flyers/posters for Concord River cleanup (unanimous)
• Approved up to $100 for water‑chestnut composting bin materials (unanimous)
• Approved up to $250 for Mass Audubon speaker fee (unanimous)
• Postponed wetland bylaw amendment discussion until spring town meeting (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Agricultural Commission

The commission decided to table the proposed conservation and wetlands bylaw changes until the Spring Town Meeting for further discussion and revision. It also agreed to rewrite the agricultural exemption language to align with state law and to prepare a formal recommendation for the Conservation Commission and Select Board. The next commission meeting was scheduled for September 23 at 6 PM.

• Tabled proposed conservation bylaw changes until Spring Town Meeting
• Agreed to rewrite agricultural exemption language to align with state law
• Decided to prepare formal recommendation to Conservation Commission and Select Board
• Scheduled next meeting for September 23 at 6 PM

Trails Committee

The Carlisle Trails Committee will discuss trail maintenance and improvement projects, including work on Two Rod Road and the Malcolm Outer loop. A proposal for a new trail at Greenough will be presented. The committee will also plan work weekends for September and October and address signage, safety, and an Eagle Scout project request.

• Plan work weekend for Two Rod Road trail improvements on Oct. 18-19
• Plan work weekend for Malcolm Outer loop wet area correction on Sept. 20-21
• Spalding bridge railing and decking repair (fall execution)
• New request for Eagle Scout project – Brady Quayle at Town Forest
• Proposal for new trail at Greenough – Jonathan DeKock

The committee approved the minutes from the August meeting as amended. It decided against adding “Established 1985” to the trail sticker and approved a simple sticker design. The next meeting was scheduled for October 1, 2025. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved August meeting minutes as amended
• Approved simple trail sticker design (no "Established 1985")
• Scheduled next meeting for Oct 1, 2025 at 6:30 pm

Safety Committee

The Carlisle Safety Committee will discuss a potential LEAP grant for construction design projects and consider input to the Planning Board's MBTA Communities selection criteria. The committee will then vote on new Safety Committee members. The meeting will also include community input, approval of minutes, and scheduling of future meetings.

• Discuss potential LEAP grant proposal for construction design projects
• Discuss input to Planning Board MBTA Communities selection criteria
• Vote on new Safety Committee candidates

The committee unanimously approved a motion delegating authority to Chair Laura Harrison to write a LEAP grant proposal for the Church Street project. It also unanimously recommended Tal Rotman to the Select Board for the open safety‑committee seat. The committee decided not to provide detailed input on the MBTA site‑selection scoring. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Delegated authority to Chair Laura Harrison to write LEAP grant proposal for Church Street (unanimous)
• Recommended Tal Rotman to Select Board for open safety committee seat (unanimous)
• Decided not to provide input on detailed MBTA site‑selection scoring (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a joint meeting with the Gleason Public Library Trustees to interview applicants for a vacant trustee position and vote on an appointment.

• Joint meeting with Gleason Public Library Trustees
• Interviews with Trustee Applicants
• Joint Appointment to fill vacancy (Vote)

The Select Board and Library Trustees interviewed two candidates for a vacant trustee seat. After discussion they determined Jennifer Saak was the best fit. The board unanimously voted to appoint Saak as a Library Trustee, with a term ending at the next Annual Town Election. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned.

• Appointed Jennifer Saak as Gleason Public Library Trustee (unanimous)
• Adjourned the Select Board meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Carlisle Conservation Commission meets remotely to consider three Notices of Intention for projects near wetlands, a Wetlands Protection Act violation for unpermitted filling, and several administrative items including approvals, tree removals, and discussion of a beaver management plan.

• Notice of Intention at 163 Sunset Road: addition and ADU with new sewage system within 100-foot buffer zone (continued from 8/7/25)
• Notice of Intention at 42 Bingham Road: retroactive approval for landscaping and hardscaping to comply with Order of Conditions
• Notice of Intention at 138 East Street: removal of barn, new barn, tree removal, and knotweed treatment within 100-foot buffer zone
• WPA Violation at 509 South Street: unpermitted filling within Bordering Vegetated Wetlands and buffer zone
• Approval of bills totaling ~$12,543.88 including Weston & Sampson, O'Connor Ace Hardware, and others

The Conservation Commission voted to give Conservation Administrator Meghan Sullivan and Planning and Land Use Coordinator Noelle Beland authority to sign all commission documents and approved bills for the fiscal year. The commission also approved $12,530.66 in various bills, postponed discussion of the Shell Yu ADU project, approved the order of conditions for 42 Bingham Road, and issued a notice of intent for 128 East Street. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Authorized Meghan Sullivan and Noelle Beland to sign all commission documents (4 ayes)
• Authorized Sullivan and Beland to sign approved bills (4 ayes)
• Approved bills totaling $12,530.66 (4 ayes)
• Postponed discussion of Shell Yu ADU project (4 ayes)
• Closed public hearing and approved OOC for 42 Bingham Road (4 ayes)
• Issued notice of intent for 128 East Street barn project (4 ayes)

Municipal Facilities Committee

The Municipal Facilities Committee will discuss a mechanical room at Gleason Library with GGD, review ongoing projects including elevators, Town Hall bathroom renovation, and brick building HVAC, and discuss maintenance funding for the next fiscal year. The meeting will also include approval of past minutes, a report from the Facilities Manager, and community input.

• Discuss mechanical room at Gleason Library with GGD
• Review elevator status as an ongoing project
• Town Hall bathroom renovation update
• Brick building HVAC project status
• Discuss maintenance funding for next fiscal year

The Municipal Facilities Committee accepted the lowest $64,760 bid from Boston Mechanical for the Brick Building HVAC project. It also approved using a $6,789.80 utility incentive and a $15,425 Green Communities Grant to fund weatherization, with the remaining costs split between RecCom and MFC. Several items were set for future bidding or study, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted August 18 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $64,760 Boston Mechanical HVAC bid for Brick Building
• Allocated $6,789.80 utility incentive and $15,425 grant to weatherization (balance split RecCom/MFC)
• Elevator contracts to be bid next month; one elevator planned for summer installation
• Town Hall bathroom project to be put out for bid
• Jerry to compile list to repurpose $335,000 MFC funds
• MFC to study HVAC replacement for Grant & Robbins buildings
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Meeting Study Committee

The committee will review statistical reports from an exit poll and discuss information regarding the Fall Town Meeting. Members will also consider additional implementations for the upcoming meeting.

• Review of exit poll and statistical report results
• Discussion of Fall Town Meeting information
• Planning for Fall Town Meeting implementations

The Town Meeting Study Committee approved the minutes from the July 2, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. Members discussed ongoing survey analysis and the timeline for the committee’s final report. An update from the Select Board on the upcoming Town Meeting schedule was shared. The committee set a September 25 meeting to finalize recommendations.

• Approved July 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled September 25 meeting to discuss final recommendations
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Concord-Carlisle Regional School District is holding a joint workshop to establish operational protocols. The committee will vote on goals, liaison assignments, and AI guidelines. The Concord School Committee will also hold an executive session regarding CTA grievances.

• Vote on AI Policy and Guidelines
• Vote on School Committee Goals
• Vote on School Committee Practices and Protocols
• Vote on School Committee Liaisons
• Concord Carlisle Foundation Grant Awards

The committee accepted three Concord‑Carlisle Foundation grant awards totaling $23,125. It approved the appointed school‑committee liaisons, the AI Policy and Guidelines, and an amendment to the July 22, 2025 minutes, then adopted the revised minutes. The board also voted to enter an executive session for strategy discussions on Step 4 grievances.

• Approved $15,000, $3,125, and $5,000 grant awards (unanimous)
• Approved School Committee liaisons (unanimous)
• Approved AI Policy and Guidelines (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to July 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 22, 2025 minutes with amendment (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for grievance strategy (unanimous among those present)

Select Board

The Carlisle Select Board will hear a presentation on the Tecton Fire Station and discuss a vote to close the Special Town Meeting Warrant. The board will also review personnel policies, a road‑maintenance community feedback forum, and reports from the Town Administrator and various liaisons. Additional community input will be solicited before adjournment.

• Appointment of Sam Fisher as DPW Laborer/Driver
• Road Maintenance Community Feedback Forum
• Tecton Fire Station Presentation
• Vote to close Special Town Meeting Warrant
• Town Administrator Report

The Select Board voted unanimously to close the Special Town Meeting warrant scheduled for November 2, 2025. It also approved the minutes from the August 11 and August 12 meetings, with two members abstaining on the August 11 minutes. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote. No other formal actions were taken.

• Closed Special Town Meeting warrant (5-0)
• Approved August 11 minutes (3-0, 2 abstain)
• Approved August 12 minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss the MBTA Communities compliance process, including scoring of site selection locations for both One Site/Cluster Development and Scattered Sites. They will also receive an update from the consultant and review significant milestone dates leading up to the November 2025 Fall Town Meeting.

• Scoring of site selection for One Site & Cluster Development locations
• Scoring of site selection for Scattered Sites locations
• Update on consultant work for MBTA Communities
• Review of milestone dates leading up to Town Meeting

The board reviewed consultant feedback on site constraints, water supply, septic and nitrogen limits, and presented several zoning scenarios (maximum scatter, hybrid, clustered, single‑site). Public comments raised concerns about water protection, affordable housing and use of existing parcels. No votes or formal approvals were recorded; the discussion will inform options for the upcoming Town Meeting.

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Carlisle School Committee meeting will begin with a call to order, then discuss a draft letter addressed to the Concord Select Board. The committee will vote on whether to approve that letter. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Review draft letter to Concord Select Board
• Vote to approve letter to Concord Select Board

The Concord‑Carlisle School Committee voted to approve the draft letter to the Concord Select Board, with six members in favor and one against. The motion to adjourn the meeting was then passed unanimously. The approved letter will be read at the upcoming Select Board meeting.

• Approved draft letter to Concord Select Board (6‑1 vote)
• Motion to adjourn meeting passed (7‑0 vote)

Land Stewardship Committee

The Land Stewardship Committee will approve minutes from August and July, discuss the status of the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, and plan for the FY2027 budget request. The meeting will also cover the Woodward Subcommittee, Foss Farm, and Cranberry Bog developments.

• Approval of August and July minutes
• Status of FY 26 budget
• FY2027 Budget Request planning
• Foss Farm signage
• DPW field work consideration

Trails Committee

The Trails Committee is meeting to coordinate maintenance work weekends and review trail remediation projects. The body will also discuss a new Eagle Scout project request and plan for the committee's 40th anniversary.

• Two Rod Road trail improvements work weekend Oct. 18-19
• Malcolm Outer loop wet area correction work weekend Sept 20-21
• Eagle Scout project request from Brady Quayle
• Spalding bridge railing and decking repair
• Annual MTB ride on Oct. 5

The committee approved the July 9 meeting minutes as amended. It voted to spend up to $400 on new trail stickers using the lower‑right design. Members assigned tasks to finalize the trail‑use inventory PDF and to supervise the proposed Fisher Trail Eagle Scout project. Additional work on Two Rod Road and the Malcolm Meadows outer loop was scheduled for October and September.

• Approved July 9 meeting minutes as amended
• Authorized up to $400 to purchase trail stickers (lower‑right design)
• Tasked Sarah to finalize trail‑use inventory PDF and post to town website
• Assigned Warren to supervise the Fisher Trail Eagle Scout project
• Scheduled Fisher Trail walk for Aug. 30 at 3 pm
• Planned Two Rod Road extension project for Oct. 18‑19 (pending approvals)
• Planned Malcolm Meadows outer loop and bog bridge work for Sept. 20‑21
• Noted COAHS Fall Wellness Fair canceled

Planning Board

The Carlisle Planning Board will attend the Board of Health meeting on August 20, 2025. No separate Planning Board business is listed; the meeting is solely for attendance at the other board's session. The agenda provides a Zoom link for remote participation.

• Meeting consists solely of attendance at the Board of Health meeting

The Carlisle Planning Board met with the Board of Health on August 20, 2025 to discuss MBTA compliance planning and the town’s well and septic system data. The Board of Health explained it cannot provide a list of failed wells or septic systems and cannot score sites before applications. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss the continued high West Nile virus risk in Carlisle, consider two requests for accessory dwelling units at 163 Sunset Road and 684 East Street, and hold a general discussion on MBTA-related matters. Other ongoing business includes personnel policies, the five-year financial forecast, and status updates on Benfield Farms and Woodward Village.

• West Nile virus high-risk status for Carlisle as of August 12
• Accessory dwelling unit request at 163 Sunset Road (Yu)
• Accessory dwelling unit request at 684 East Street (Hinton)
• General discussion on MBTA topics
• Board of Health personnel policies discussion

The Board of Health unanimously approved the minutes from July 14, 2025. It accepted the accessory dwelling unit application for 163 Sunset Road, contingent on approval of the septic system design. The 684 East Street ADU application was tabled for further review. The Board also agreed to request a 30‑day extension on the Planning Board records request and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved July 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted 163 Sunset Road ADU application pending septic design approval (unanimous)
• Tabled 684 East Street ADU application (no vote recorded)
• Agreed to request 30‑day extension for Planning Board records request (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Concord-Carlisle joint school committee will meet on August 20, 2025, to discuss several policy matters, including an Anti-Semitism Action Plan, a draft AI policy, and superintendent goals. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and warrants totaling over $4.6 million for both Concord Public Schools and the regional district. Action items include decisions on student activity funds, bus surplus, and a bus lease.

• Consent agenda includes warrants for CPS and CCRSD totaling $4,651,460.11
• Discussion of Anti-Semitism Action Plan
• First reading of AI policy and protocols draft
• Action items: student activity funds, bus surplus, and CPS bus lease
• Approval of student handbook addition and CCHS Earth Science trip

The Concord‑Carlisle School Committee approved the student handbook addition, adding religious waiver language and using the full name "The Ellen Garrison Building at Concord Middle School." The committee also approved the July 22, 2025 meeting minutes with an addendum and adopted the consent agenda after removing those two items. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Student Handbook addition (7 ayes)
• Approved July 22, 2025 meeting minutes with addendum (7 ayes)
• Approved Consent Agenda as presented after removal of minutes and handbook (7 ayes)

Environmental Sustainability Committee

The committee will meet virtually to discuss outreach efforts. The primary agenda item is the posting of an Eversource Heat Pump Rate fact sheet on the committee's website.

• Discussion of Eversource Heat Pump Rate fact sheet website posting

The Environmental Sustainability Committee voted unanimously to approve the draft Eversource Heat Pump Rate fact sheet and its introduction language for posting on the committee website. The motion was moved by Eric Balles, seconded by Keith Therrien, and passed by roll‑call vote. The meeting was then adjourned by motion of Eric Balles.

• Approved Eversource Heat Pump Rate fact sheet and introduction language for website (unanimous roll‑call)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Land Stewardship Committee

The Land Stewardship Committee will consider a vote on an addendum to the license for Woodward Property after addressing abutter concerns. Other business includes approving bills, reviewing land use permits, and discussing property maintenance. The committee will also receive updates on Foss Farm, Cranberry Bog developments, and the status of the FY26 budget.

• Vote on addendum to license for Woodward Property after abutter concerns
• Status update on FY26 budget
• Land use permits review
• Updates on Foss Farm
• Developments at Cranberry Bog

The Land Stewardship Committee approved contracts for Oxbow treatments at Towle Land and the Cranberry Bog. It also approved a land‑use permit for Alex Karasoulos to study vascular plants on the Cranberry Bog, Towle Land and Foss Farm, and approved keeping the Greenough Barn cupola in place as a kiosk. The camping permit for the Foss Farm event was tabled until September.

• Approved Oxbow treatment contracts for Towle Land and Cranberry Bog (roll call vote, one abstention)
• Approved Alex Karasoulos LUP to study vascular plants on Cranberry Bog, Towle Land and Foss Farm (roll call vote)
• Approved Greenough Barn cupola to remain in place for conversion to a kiosk (roll call vote)
• Tabled Foss Farm camping event LUP until September (roll call vote)

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The School Committee will discuss planning and goal setting for the 2025-2026 school year and the school administration model. Members will vote on two out-of-state overnight field trips scheduled for April 2026.

• Vote on overnight field trip to Quebec (April 13-16, 2026)
• Vote on overnight field trip to Puerto Rico (April 13-17, 2026)
• Discussion on 2025-2026 School Administration Model
• Planning and goal setting for the 2025-2026 school year

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Carlisle School Committee will discuss planning and goal setting for the 2025-2026 school year, an update on the school administration model, and proposed world language trips. They will vote on two overnight field trips: to Quebec (April 13-16, 2026) and Puerto Rico (April 13-17, 2026). Public comment will be heard.

• Vote on out-of-state overnight field trip to Quebec, April 13-16, 2026
• Vote on out-of-state overnight field trip to Puerto Rico, April 13-17, 2026
• Planning and goal setting for the 2025-2026 school year
• Update on the 2025-2026 school administration model
• Discussion of world language proposed trips for April 2026

The committee voted unanimously to approve an overnight field trip to Quebec scheduled for April 14‑17, 2026, and an overnight field trip to Puerto Rico scheduled for April 13‑17, 2026. All five members (Jamison, Kelleher, Steele, Waterson, Whitt) voted aye on each motion. The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 AM after a unanimous vote.

• Approved overnight field trip to Quebec, April 14‑17, 2026 (Jamison, Kelleher, Steele, Waterson, Whitt all aye)
• Approved overnight field trip to Puerto Rico, April 13‑17, 2026 (Jamison, Kelleher, Steele, Waterson, Whitt all aye)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:00 AM (Jamison, Kelleher, Steele, Waterson, Whitt all aye)

Municipal Facilities Committee

The Municipal Facilities Committee will approve minutes from previous meetings and receive a report from the Facilities Manager. They will discuss the mechanical room at Gleason Library with GGD and receive updates on elevator status, Town Hall bathroom renovation, and brick building HVAC. The committee will also discuss maintenance funding for the next fiscal year.

• Discuss mechanical room at Gleason Library with GGD
• Update on elevator status
• Update on Town Hall bathroom renovation
• Update on brick building HVAC
• Discuss maintenance funding for next fiscal year

The Municipal Facilities Committee accepted the minutes from the August 4 meeting. It approved a $64.00 invoice for the Bog House fire‑extinguisher inspection. The meeting was then adjourned. No other actions were formally decided.

• Accepted minutes from 08/04 (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved $64.00 fire‑extinguisher inspection invoice for Bog House (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous roll‑call vote)

Affordable Housing Trust

The Trust approved the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes with a 4‑0 vote from the members present. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote after all seven members were present. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved July 15 minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will vote on referring a proposed zoning law bylaw amendment to the Planning Board. Other notable items include a discussion of a street sign program, a presentation on a Historical Commission demolition delay bylaw, and a presentation on the Tecton Fire Station with a potential vote. The board will also discuss logistics for a Special Town Meeting and consider several cemetery deed transfers.

• Vote to refer a proposed zoning bylaw amendment to the Planning Board (MGL Ch 40A)
• Potential vote on Tecton Fire Station presentation
• Street Sign Program Discussion
• Historical Commission Demo Delay Bylaw Presentation
• Special Town Meeting logistics discussion (potential vote)

The Select Board approved several actions by unanimous vote. It appointed Alex Parra to the Land Stewardship Committee, referred the MBTA Communities zoning bylaw amendment to the Planning Board, and adopted two proclamations (India Day and Concord‑Carlisle Foundation Month). The board also approved cemetery deed transfers, waived fees for two street‑opening permits, and approved the July 22 minutes.

• Appointed Alex Parra to the Land Stewardship Committee (5-0-0)
• Referred MBTA Communities zoning bylaw amendment to the Planning Board (5-0-0)
• Approved July 22 minutes (5-0-0)
• Proclaimed August 15, 2025 as India Day (5-0-0)
• Proclaimed October 2025 as Concord Carlisle Foundation Month (5-0-0)
• Approved multiple cemetery deed transfers (5-0-0)
• Waived fees for street openings on Church Street and School Street (5-0-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0-0)

Council on Aging and Human Services

The Carlisle Council on Aging and Human Services will meet to approve minutes, receive updates from the director and social worker, review financials, and discuss other monthly reports. The agenda includes only routine administrative items.

• Call to order and minutes approval
• Director's report from Geoff Kotowski
• Social worker's report from Kathleen Bond
• Financial report from Abha Singhal
• Friends' report and Minuteman Senior Services update

The board accepted the June 24, 2025 minutes, the August 8, 2025 Director’s Report, and the August 1, 2025 Financial Report, each by voice vote. The Town Administrator approved the FY26 one-year operational plan for COAHS. The meeting also included updates on transportation, staffing, and program reviews, but no further actions were decided.

• Accepted June 24, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Accepted August 8, 2025 Director’s Report (voice vote)
• Accepted August 1, 2025 Financial Report (voice vote)
• FY26 one-year operational plan approved by Town Administrator
• Carryover of $12K from Friends of COAHS completed

Cemetery Committee

The Carlisle Cemetery Committee will review and approve the previous meeting's minutes, receive an update on the Cemetery Information Management System (CIMS), and review ongoing project work. The agenda also includes standard items such as other business, next steps, scheduling the next meeting, and a period for visitor comments.

• Review and approval of minutes
• CIMS (Cemetery Information Management System) update
• Project work review

The Cemetery Committee unanimously approved the July meeting minutes. It accepted some of the proposed regulation changes and attached a revised document. The committee decided to add Green Burials to the project list, noting it as a long‑term project that will involve the Board of Health and the Select Board. Other items such as fee increases and signage were left for further discussion.

• Unanimously approved July minutes (motion by Gordon, seconded by Dana)
• Accepted some suggested regulation changes (revised document attached)
• Added Green Burials to the project list as a long‑term project

Fire Apparatus Assessment Committee

The Fire Apparatus Assessment Committee will hold a site‑visit at Westford Fire Station, 65 Boston Rd, on August 11, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. The agenda includes a tour of the station and then adjourns. Interested participants must pre‑register by emailing Executive Assistant Gretchen Gallimore ([email protected]) before 12 p.m. on Friday, August 8.

• Site visit at Westford Fire Station, 65 Boston Rd, Westford
• Fire station tour scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on August 11, 2025
• Pre‑registration required via email to Gretchen Gallimore
• Meeting adjourns after the tour

Select Board

This is a site visit agenda with a single item: a tour of the Westford Fire Station. No votes, discussions, or decisions are scheduled.

• 8:30 a.m. Westford Fire Station tour (65 Boston Rd, Westford); pre-registration required by emailing Executive Assistant Gretchen Gallimore before 12pm on August 8th.

The Carlisle Select Board met on August 11, 2025 at the Westford Fire Station. Board members and staff toured the facility and there was no discussion or deliberation. The meeting adjourned at 9:34 A.M. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss MBTA Communities site selection and draft zoning. The board intends to vote on submitting a Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Select Board for the Warrant. Three scheduled public hearings for accessory dwelling units have been continued to September 8th.

• Vote to submit MBTA Communities Zoning Bylaw Amendment to Select Board
• Review and vote to support Climate Resilient Carlisle Report
• MBTA Communities site selection score cards for cluster and scattered sites
• Continued public hearings for 163 Sunset Road, 684 East Street, and 106 Maple Street
• Town Administrator Bylaw Implementation

The Board approved several motions, including continuing three accessory‑dwelling unit public hearings to September 8, 2025. It removed 1056 Curve Street from the MBTA site list and added a septic leaching field near 84 South Street. The Board voted unanimously to submit a memo to the Select Board requesting a special town meeting to consider MBTA community zoning‑bylaw amendments. The Board also asked for clarification of staff‑grievance language in the Town Administrator Bylaw.

• Approved continuation of ADU hearing for 163 Sunset Road (motion to continue hearing for 106 Maple Street) to Sep 8 2025 (6-0-0)
• Approved continuation of ADU hearing for 684 East Street (motion to continue hearing for 106 Maple Street) to Sep 8 2025 (6-0-0)
• Approved continuation of ADU hearing for 106 Maple Street to Sep 8 2025 (6-0-0)
• Approved minutes of Aug 4, 2025 meeting as amended (6-0-0)
• Approved removal of 1056 Curve Street from potential MBTA sites (6-0-0)
• Approved addition of septic leaching field across from 84 South Street to potential MBTA sites (6-0-0)
• Approved submission of memo to Select Board for special town meeting on MBTA zoning‑bylaw amendments (6-0-0)

Cultural Council

The Carlisle Cultural Council is meeting to review grant requirements and organize volunteers for the grant evaluation process. The body will also discuss upcoming community events and marketing costs.

• Approval of MCC LCC grant requirements
• Grant process volunteer roles for spreadsheet setup (October 2025) and notification letters (Dec-Jan 2025)
• Music Festival survey
• Grantee reception in September
• Open Studios on October 25th and November 8th

The council approved the minutes from the July 11, 2025 meeting. They approved a $350 budget for the Grantee Reception’s musicians, juice, and marketing, with all six members voting aye. They also approved reimbursement of $146.61 to Mark Levitan for festival promotion expenses and adopted the 2025 grant requirements for the 2026 grant round.

• Approved minutes of July 11, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved $350 budget for Grantee Reception musicians, juice, and marketing (6 Ayes)
• Approved reimbursement of $146.61 to Mark Levitan for festival promotion expenses (4 Ayes)
• Adopted 2025 grant requirements for the 2026 grant round (6 Ayes)

Environmental Sustainability Committee

The committee will meet virtually to review the FY26 work plan and budget breakdown. Members will also discuss a disposal plan for Japanese knotweed and the town newsletter schedule.

• FY26 Work Plan and rough budget breakdown
• Japanese Knotweed Disposal Plan
• Town Newsletter approval and schedule
• Eagle Scout Projects
• Land Use and Sustainability Coordinator Report

The committee unanimously approved adding $75 to the publicity budget for the Japanese knotweed disposal events. It also unanimously approved the minutes from the July 10 and July 17 meetings and approved Christina’s Japanese knotweed article for the Town Newsletter. No other motions were voted on.

• Approved minutes from July 10 meeting (unanimous roll call)
• Approved minutes from July 17 meeting (unanimous roll call)
• Added $75 to Japanese knotweed disposal publicity budget (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Christina’s Japanese knotweed article for Town Newsletter (unanimous roll call)

Conservation Commission

The commission will hold public hearings on two Notices of Intention: a recharge trench at 534 Concord Street and an ADU addition with driveway and septic work at 163 Sunset Road, both within the 100-foot buffer zone. They will also consider certificates of compliance, a red line change request, tree removal applications, and administrative approvals. New business includes recommending a Land Stewardship Committee appointment and discussing wetland bylaw questions.

• Public hearing: recharge trench for water softener backwash at 534 Concord Street (DEP 125-1201)
• Public hearing: dwelling addition and ADU with new septic system at 163 Sunset Road (DEP 125-1202)
• Certificate of Compliance for underground utilities at 211 Bellows Hill Road (DEP 125-1044, 125-1049)
• Red line change request to remove retaining wall at 226 Bingham Road (DEP 125-1173)
• Tree removal applications for hazardous and healthy trees within buffer zone at 393 South Street and 148 Rutland Street

The Conservation Commission voted to authorize Meghan Sullivan to sign documents on its behalf, with all four members voting aye. The commission also approved closing the public hearing and issuing a standard order of condition for the DEP 125-1201 project at 534 Concord Street. The public hearing for the DEP 125-1202 project at 163 Sunset Road was continued to August 28. Certificates of compliance were issued for projects at 211 Bellows Hill Road (DEP 125-1044 and DEP 125-1049). An emergency tree‑removal certificate was issued for a hazardous oak at 393 South Street.

• Authorized Meghan Sullivan to sign documents (Webster, Murphy, Ognibene, Wells aye)
• Closed public hearing for DEP 125-1201, 534 Concord Street (Ognibene, Murphy, Webster, Wells aye)
• Issued standard OOC for DEP 125-1201, 534 Concord Street (Ognibene, Murphy, Webster, Wells aye)
• Continued public hearing for DEP 125-1202, 163 Sunset Road to Aug 28 (Ognibene, Murphy, Webster, Wells aye)
• Issued COC for DEP 125-1044, 211 Bellows Hill Road (Ognibene, Murphy, Webster, Wells aye)
• Issued COC for DEP 125-1049, 211 Bellows Hill Road (Ognibene, Murphy, Webster, Wells aye)
• Issued Emergency Certificate for removal of hazardous oak at 393 South Street (Shepard issued, commission approved)
• Tabled approval of June 26 minutes until Aug 28 (no vote taken)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss survey feedback and scoring for site selection regarding MBTA Communities. The board will review draft zoning and establish a timeline for a public hearing and milestones leading to the November 2 Town Meeting.

• Review of draft zoning for MBTA Communities
• Discussion of scoring for one site, cluster development, and scattered site locations
• Analysis of survey feedback
• Planning of public hearing timeline
• Review of minutes from 7/28/25

The Planning Board voted to move the 75 West Street (2022 parcels) forward for the one‑site approach (5‑0‑1, one abstention). It also approved advancing the 641 South Street parcel combined with Benfield for a single‑site approach (6‑0‑0). The Board eliminated 1056 Curve Street from cluster development (6‑0‑0) and prioritized the remaining higher‑ranking sites for further consideration (6‑0‑0).

• Advance 75 West Street (2022 parcels) for one‑site approach (5‑0‑1, Adams abstained)
• Advance 641 South Street parcel with Benfield for combined single‑site (6‑0‑0)
• Eliminate 1056 Curve Street from cluster development (6‑0‑0)
• Prioritize remaining higher‑ranking sites for further consideration (6‑0‑0)

Municipal Facilities Committee

The Municipal Facilities Committee will consider a $11,500 purchase for a new HVAC system for the school server room. The meeting will also review minutes from prior meetings, receive a facilities manager report, and discuss ongoing projects such as elevator status, Town Hall bathroom renovation, and HVAC for the brick building. Additional discussion will cover the mechanical room at Gleason Library and long‑term capital projects.

• HVAC system for school server room – $11,500
• Mechanical room at Gleason Library – discussion with SchwartzSilver and BLW
• Elevator status update
• Town Hall bathroom renovation discussion
• Brick building HVAC discussion

The Municipal Facilities Committee accepted the minutes from the July 17 meeting. It directed staff to obtain comparable price proposals from BLW Engineers and GGD for HVAC design changes in the Gleason Mechanical Room and to outline associated risks. The committee voted to finance the $11,500 air‑conditioner replacement in the Grant building IDF room, using allocated grant funds. It scheduled repairs to the main breaker after a rodent incident, estimating a $20,000 cost and filing an insurance claim.

• Accepted July 17 minutes (unanimous)
• Ordered comparable price proposals from BLW Engineers and GGD for HVAC design changes
• Directed Laser to submit risk proposal by Wednesday
• Directed Lerman to request GGD estimate and schedule meeting
• Approved financing of $11,500 AC replacement in Grant building IDF room (vote in favor)
• Scheduled main breaker repairs with estimated $20,000 cost and filed insurance claim
• Recorded $4,800 repair cost for Gleason Elevator
• Planned HR reminder on key‑fob usage for Town Hall meetings

Planning Board

The Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Core Committee will review feedback from the Climate Resilient Carlisle Survey, discuss recommendations and prioritize next steps. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and scheduling a future meeting.

• Minutes of June 5 and June 26, 2025 meetings
• Review of Climate Resilient Carlisle Survey feedback
• Discussion of recommendations and prioritization of next steps
• Setting date for next MVP Core Committee meeting

The board unanimously accepted the amended minutes from June 5 and June 26, 2025. Members tasked Wasserman and Mercier with compiling a list of recommendations currently in process. The next meeting was scheduled for September 11, 2025 at 10:00 am to focus on ongoing initiatives and discuss possible committee restructuring. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted June 5, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved June 26, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Tasked Wasserman and Mercier to compile a list of recommendations (no formal vote recorded)
• Scheduled next meeting for September 11, 2025 at 10:00 am
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss feedback from open houses and surveys regarding MBTA Communities. The board will review draft zoning, site selection score cards, and milestone dates leading up to the Town Meeting.

• Review of draft zoning for MBTA Communities
• Discussion of scoring for one site, cluster development, and scattered sites locations
• Review of consultant work updates
• Discussion of 5-year budget projection for Fin Comm

The Planning Board examined open‑house comments and a resident survey on housing preferences, water and septic suitability, and development approaches. Members discussed weighting criteria for site‑selection scorecards and heard public questions about contiguity, town‑owned land, and infrastructure limits. No motions were adopted, voted on, or formally recorded.

Historical Commission

The Carlisle Historical Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss the MBTA Communities Zoning initiative and provide input to the Planning Board on Site Selection Scorecards and related topics. The meeting is open to the public in person at Town Hall or via Zoom.

• Special meeting of the Historic Committee on MBTA Communities Zoning
• Input to Planning Board on Site Selection Scorecards

The commission reviewed the Planning Board's current thinking on the Cluster Development and One Site options for the MBTA Communities Act, focusing on the Structure Suitability scorecard. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Fire Apparatus Assessment Committee

The Fire Apparatus Assessment Committee will hold a hybrid meeting to discuss apparatus assessment matters with the Select Board. The session is scheduled for Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 7:10 P.M. in the Clark Room at Town Hall.

• Hybrid meeting with Select Board
• Zoom meeting details provided
• Meeting ID and passcode listed

The Select Board appointed Glenn Reed as the Environmental Sustainability Committee representative to the Safety Committee. It also approved a Workplace Violence Policy and a General Labor Law Compliance statement, both to be reviewed by Town Counsel. The Board accepted the FY26 goals with two wording changes and adjourned the Fire Apparatus Assessment Committee meeting.

• Appointed Glenn Reed as Environmental Sustainability Committee representative to Safety Committee (5-0)
• Approved Workplace Violence Policy for review by Town Counsel (4-0)
• Approved General Labor Law Compliance statement for review by Town Counsel (4-0)
• Accepted FY26 goals with two amendments (4-0)
• Adjourned Fire Apparatus Assessment Committee meeting (5-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to discuss property valuation impacts related to potential re-zoning under the MBTA Communities law. The board will also review assessments for the Estate class of homes and FY26 valuation updates.

• Impact of MBTA Communities law re-zoning on property valuations
• Assessments of the Estate class of homes
• Preliminary FY26 valuations update
• Status of cyclical and permit inspections

The Board of Assessors signed the Assessors Warrant to Collect Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Tax (Commitment #4 for 2025). The meeting minutes were approved by a unanimous 3‑0 vote. No other actions were decided; the board received updates on re‑inspections and market‑based assessment reviews.

• Signed Assessors Warrant to Collect Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Tax (Commitment #4 for 2025) – approved unanimously (3‑0)
• Approved the meeting minutes – approved unanimously (3‑0), date approved 10/28/2025

Select Board

The Select Board will vote on a collective bargaining agreement with the Carlisle Police Unit (Dispatch) and on personnel policies including Workplace Violence and Labor Law Compliance. They will also deliberate on dog hearing requests and vote on the 2025 Road Maintenance Project. The meeting includes appointments, a Fire Apparatus Assessment Committee report, and discussion of board goals and residency requirements.

• Vote to approve collective bargaining agreement with Carlisle Police Unit, Local 201a (Dispatch)
• Vote on Workplace Violence Policy and General Labor Law Compliance
• Deliberation and potential setting of hearing dates for dog complaints by Esteban Toro & Maria Restrepo Toro and Joe & Maura Topol
• Vote on 2025 Road Maintenance Project
• Appointment of Glenn Reed to Safety Committee and resignation of Helen Young from Conservation Commission

The Select Board appointed Glenn Reed as the Environmental Sustainability Committee representative to the Safety Committee. It approved a new Workplace Violence Policy and a General Labor Law Compliance statement. The Board accepted FY26 goals with two wording changes and agreed to schedule hearings for two dog nuisance cases at the August 12 meeting.

• Appointed Glenn Reed as Environmental Sustainability Committee rep to Safety Committee (5-0)
• Approved Workplace Violence Policy (4-0)
• Approved General Labor Law Compliance statement (4-0)
• Accepted FY26 goals with two amendments (4-0)
• Agreed to schedule hearings for Dexter and Sasha dog cases (date to be set at Aug 12)
• Endorsed FAAC recommendation to let Tecton Architects refine fire station design concepts

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Concord-Carlisle Regional School Committee and Concord Select Board will hold a joint meeting to discuss anti-Semitism, including a presentation by Rep. Simon Cataldo and the Executive Director of MASC, as well as legal guidance on FERPA. They will also receive a superintendent update and discuss the 'Story of the Schools'. The consent agenda includes warrants, removal of science department materials from CCHS, acceptance of a photography donation, and approval of several sets of minutes.

• Discussion on anti-Semitism with Rep. Simon Cataldo, MASC Executive Director Glenn Koocher, and FERPA attorney Paige Tobin
• Superintendent update and next steps
• Consent agenda includes removal of science department materials from CCHS and vote to accept donation of photography
• Approval of communications working group minutes (July 9, 2025) and multiple joint school committee minutes

The Concord‑Carlisle School Committee held a joint meeting to address a civil‑rights complaint alleging antisemitism in the schools. The superintendent and several officials provided updates and resources, and community members gave extensive public comment. No motions, votes, or formal actions were recorded in the minutes.

Agricultural Commission

The committee accepted the May 6, 2025 LSC minutes as written. It approved a charter amendment allowing the leadership to be either two Co‑Chairs or a Chair and Vice Chair. Additional actions approved included recommending Alex Parra as a new LSC member, approving a recreational‑drone land‑use permit for Kay Hurley, authorizing a $2,251 payment to Backyard Invasives, and directing the Chair and Vice Chair to conduct a site visit to plan summer mowing at the Cranberry Bog.

• Accepted May 6, 2025 LSC minutes (passed by roll call vote)
• Amended charter to allow either two Co‑Chairs or a Chair and Vice Chair (passed by roll call vote)
• Recommended Alex Parra for LSC membership to ConsCom (passed by roll call vote)
• Approved Kay Hurley’s recreational‑drone land‑use permit (passed by roll call vote)
• Approved payment of $2,251 to Backyard Invasives for services rendered (passed by roll call vote)
• Directed Chair and Vice Chair to conduct site visit and plan summer mowing at Cranberry Bog (passed by roll call vote)

Land Stewardship Committee

The Land Stewardship Committee will discuss updates to its charter, including renaming co‑chairs to Chair and Vice Chair and establishing a six‑month associate‑member period effective September 2025. The meeting will also review a drone land‑use permit request, the Foss Farm herbicide status, and the FY 26 budget status. Additional agenda items cover cranberry bog maintenance, Canadian thistle treatment at Towle Field, and planning for the FY 27 budget request.

• Charter amendment to change co‑chairs to Chair and Vice Chair and create a six‑month associate‑member period (effective Sept 2025)
• Review and decision on Kay Hurley’s drone land‑use permit request
• Foss Farm herbicide status update and consideration of additional well sampling
• Cranberry bog interim maintenance scope and plan
• Presentation of FY 26 budget status

The Land Stewardship Committee approved several actions, including adopting a new leadership structure that allows either two Co‑Chairs or a Chair and Vice Chair. It also recommended a new member, approved a drone permit for monitoring mushroom fairy‑rings, and authorized payment to Backyard Invasives. Additional items such as the Woodward Ag License and the Foss herbicide report were deferred to August.

• Accepted minutes of the May 6, 2025 LSC meeting (roll call vote)
• Adopted new leadership structure allowing two Co‑Chairs or a Chair and Vice Chair (roll call vote)
• Recommended Alex Parra for LSC membership to ConsCom (roll call vote)
• Approved Kay Hurley’s drone land‑use permit for Fox Hill field monitoring (roll call vote)
• Approved payment of $2,251 to Backyard Invasives for services rendered (roll call vote)
• Directed Chair and Vice Chair to conduct site visit and plan summer mowing at Cranberry Bog (roll call vote)
• Deferred discussion of Woodward Ag License issues to August
• Deferred review of Foss herbicide report and related items to August

Fire Apparatus Assessment Committee

The Fire Apparatus Assessment Committee will review the meeting minutes, discuss the MRI report, and consider recommendations for new fire apparatus. The committee will then present its findings to the Select Board. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Review and approve previous meeting minutes
• Discussion of the MRI report
• Consideration of fire apparatus recommendations
• Presentation of recommendations to the Select Board

Fire Apparatus Assessment Committee

The Carlisle Fire Apparatus Assessment Committee will meet on July 18, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. in the Heald Room, 66 Westford St, and via Zoom. The committee will review and approve the minutes from the June 30 and July 7, 2025 meetings, examine an MRI report, and consider recommendations for fire apparatus.

• Review and approve minutes from June 30, 2025 and July 7, 2025
• Review MRI report
• Discuss fire apparatus recommendations

The Fire Apparatus Assessment Committee approved the June 30 and July 7 meeting minutes. It then voted 5‑0 to adopt the fire apparatus station space recommendations, directing the department to maintain current service levels and add capacity for EMS growth. The committee also asked MRI to clarify fiscal estimate discrepancies in its final report.

• Approved June 30, 2025 minutes (4‑0; Balles abstained)
• Approved July 7, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Approved fire apparatus station space recommendations (5‑0; motion by Scott Jamison, seconded by Eric Balles)
• Requested MRI to clarify fiscal estimate discrepancies in the final report

Transfer Station Action Committee

The committee will review June solid waste data and survey responses. Members will discuss local haulers and the status of Black Earth curbside pickup.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Review of June solid waste numbers
• Discussion regarding local haulers
• Update on Black Earth curbside pickup
• Disposal plans and volunteer needs for Japanese Knotweed

The committee unanimously approved a subsidy covering the $39.50 starter kit fee for up to 50 Black Earth curbside‑pickup customers, about $2,000 total. It also unanimously voted to issue a first written warning to local hauler Mow ’n Grow Landscape for multiple violations. Chair and Vice‑Chair positions were filled unanimously, and the June 17 minutes were approved without dissent.

• Approve June 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Issue first written warning to Mow ’n Grow Landscape (unanimous)
• Elect Laura Snowdon as Chair (unanimous)
• Elect Ben Sherry as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approve $2,000 subsidy for Black Earth starter kits (unanimous)

Environmental Sustainability Committee

The Environmental Sustainability Committee will meet to approve the ranking of potential MBTA zoning sites and a Japanese knotweed plan. The meeting will also include the approval of previous minutes and time-sensitive updates.

• Approval of scorecard ranking of potential MBTA zoning sites
• Approval of Japanese knotweed plan
• Approval of minutes
• New Business / Other time-sensitive updates

The Environmental Sustainability Committee approved the July 3 and June 25 meeting minutes, all unanimously. It also approved the ESC Ecological Sensitivity scorecard and related letters for submission to the Planning Board. The committee adopted the amended Japanese knotweed information and disposal documents and authorized up to $300 for a pilot advertisement. All motions passed unanimously by roll‑call vote.

• Approved July 3 meeting minutes (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved June 25 meeting minutes (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved ESC Ecological Sensitivity scorecard for MBTA sites (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved MBTA Scorecard Ecological Sensitivity Criteria comments (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved letter describing assumptions and asterisked scores (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved letter of concern regarding MBTA scorecard weighting (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved Japanese knotweed information document (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved Japanese knotweed disposal document (unanimous roll‑call)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review a request to amend the order of conditions for DEP 125-1195, allowing relocation of a well at 30 Robbins Drive and related tree removal and replacement. The meeting will also introduce a new Conservation Administrator, vote on signing authority for the Planning and Land Use Coordinator, approve several bills totaling $4,207.33, and address liaison selections and fund allocation for FY26.

• Amendment request for DEP 125-1195 – well relocation at 30 Robbins Drive, includes removal of five trees and replacement of a 30" oak with a 2‑inch caliper red oak
• Tree removal application for two medium maple trees at 185 Silver Hill Road
• Certificate of Compliance items for projects at 211 Bellows Hill Road and 111 Carriage Way involving utility work in wetland buffer zones
• Approval of bills: Stamski & McNary $546.33, MACC $760, Weston & Sampson $2,756 & $1,147, Carlisle Rubbish $65
• Vote to authorize Planning and Land Use Coordinator Noelle Beland to sign documents for the Commission

The Conservation Commission authorized Meghan Sullivan to sign documents on its behalf and approved payment of four vendor bills totaling $4,? (Stamski & McNary $546.33; MACC $760.00; Weston & Sampson $2,756.00 and $1,147.00; Carlisle Rubbish $65.00). It closed the public hearing on DEP 125-1195 and issued an amended Order of Conditions for 30 Robbins Drive, and approved a Certificate of Compliance for 111 Carriage Way. The board also appointed Brian Murphy as liaison to CRAC and LSC and George Shepard as liaison to the ESC.

• Authorized Meghan Sullivan to sign Commission documents (5-0)
• Approved payment of listed bills (Stamski & McNary $546.33; MACC $760.00; Weston & Sampson $2,756.00 and $1,147.00; Carlisle Rubbish $65.00) (6-0)
• Approved minutes from the June 5, 2025 meeting (6-0)
• Closed public hearing and issued amended Order of Conditions for DEP 125-1195, 30 Robbins Drive (6-0)
• Approved Certificate of Compliance for DEP 125-1068, 111 Carriage Way (6-0)
• Appointed Brian Murphy as liaison to CRAC and LSC (6-0)
• Appointed George Shepard as liaison to ESC (6-0)

Municipal Facilities Committee

The Municipal Facilities Committee will discuss the mechanical room at Gleason Library with SchwartzSilver (architects) and BLW (consultants). They will also review ongoing projects including elevator status, Town Hall bathroom renovation, and Brick Building HVAC. No votes or decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily a discussion and update session.

• Discuss mechanical room at Gleason Library with SchwartzSilver and BLW
• Status update on elevators
• Town Hall bathroom renovation update
• Brick building HVAC update
• Discuss long-term capital projects

The Municipal Facilities Committee approved a $200,000 commitment for design upgrades of building projects, including HVAC and decarbonization efforts. The committee also approved payment of an invoice for a Town Hall toilet replacement. Minutes from the July 3 meeting were accepted and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved payment of Town Hall toilet replacement invoice (unanimous)
• Committed $200,000 for design upgrades of building projects (approved)
• Accepted minutes prepared on 07/03 (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will continue a public hearing on a Certificate of Appropriateness for changes at 9-11 Lowell Street, including a new flagstone path, patio, and sign for a new store. A new public hearing is scheduled for the Town Common. The meeting also includes an open house on the Demolition Review Bylaw and discussion of house plaques and membership.

• Continue public hearing for application 2025-01 — Certificate of Appropriateness for 9-11 Lowell Street (path, patio, sign)
• New public hearing for application 2025-03 — Certificate of Appropriateness for Town Common
• Demolition Review Bylaw Open House
• Approval of meeting minutes from May 21 and June 16, 2025
• Discussion of House Plaques program

The Historical Commission split Application 2025-01 into two parts and unanimously approved the patio and herringbone walkway (2025-01A). It also split Application 2025-02, approved the flag relocation (2025-02A), and postponed the lighting portion to the next meeting. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Split Application 2025-01 into 2025-01A and 2025-01B (unanimous)
• Approve Application 2025-01A – herringbone walkway and half‑moon patio (unanimous)
• Approve May 21 and June 18, 2025 minutes with changes (unanimous)
• Split Application 2025-02 into 2025-02A and 2025-02B (unanimous)
• Approve Application 2025-02A – add Space Force flag and respace flags (unanimous)
• Postpone lighting portion (2025-02B) to next meeting (unanimous)
• Continue streetscape impact evaluation at July 23 meeting
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The Carlisle Historical Commission will hold an open house on July 16, 2025 from 6:30-7:30 PM in the Clark Room at Town Hall to discuss the proposed Demolition Review Bylaw. Information about the proposed bylaw is available online. The public may attend in person or remotely via Zoom, and written comments may be submitted to [email protected].

• Open house discussion of proposed Demolition Review Bylaw
• Public may participate in person or remotely (Zoom link posted 48 hours before meeting)
• Written comments accepted via email to [email protected]

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss proposed changes to a town-owned memorial. The body will review an application for modifications to the site's flags and lighting.

• Application No. 2025-02: adding a light to the American Flag pole and adding the Space Force Flag at the Veterans Honor Roll Memorial (27 School St)

Affordable Housing Trust

The Carlisle Affordable Housing Trust will consider approving the minutes from its previous meeting. It will also decide on the date for the next meeting. Additional discussion will cover updates on the Bog House project, CPA funds, and the inclusion of affordable housing in MBTA community plans.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Decision on next meeting date
• Update on Bog House project
• CPA funds status report
• Discussion of affordable housing inclusion in MBTA communities

The Trust voted to send a recommendation to the Planning Board for a cluster housing project of at least ten units, with ten percent designated as affordable units. The motion passed with five votes in favor and one member abstaining. The board also approved the minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting, with four members voting yes and two abstaining. No other actions were decided.

• Approved recommendation for cluster housing (≥10 units, 10% affordable) – vote 5-0-1
• Approved June 3, 2025 minutes – vote 4-0-2

Fire Apparatus Assessment Committee

The Fire Apparatus Assessment Committee will review and approve minutes from its June 30 and July 7 meetings, receive a status update on an MRI (likely equipment evaluation), and discuss remaining work and future meeting dates. The agenda is largely procedural with no funding decisions or specific purchases listed.

• Approve minutes of June 30, 2025
• Approve minutes of July 7, 2025
• MRI status update (no details provided)
• Member updates on remaining work and meeting dates

The Fire Apparatus Assessment Committee adjourned the July 14 meeting with a 5‑0 vote. The committee later approved the meeting minutes on July 21, 2025, by a 4‑0 vote. Future meetings were scheduled to review the draft MRI report on July 18 and July 21.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0 vote)
• Approved meeting minutes on July 21, 2025 (4-0 vote)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss MBTA Communities zoning drafts, site selection scoring, and survey updates. The board will also hold continued public hearings for accessory dwelling units and a scenic road petition.

• Site Plan Review for Accessory Dwelling Units at 163 Sunset Road, 684 East Street, and 106 Maple Street
• Scenic Road Petition from Eversource Energy covering multiple streets including Acton, Cross, Curve, and Concord Road
• Review of draft zoning and site selection score cards for MBTA Communities
• Vote to support the Climate Resilient Carlisle Report
• Approval Not Required Plan for 149 Estabrook Road

The board approved several motions to continue accessory dwelling unit hearings in August, endorsed an Approval Not Required plan for 149 Estabrook Road, and authorized invoices for office supplies and engineering services. It also voted to remove numerous hazardous trees classified as level 3 and level 2 across several streets.

• Approved continuation of ADU hearing for 163 Sunset Road to Aug 11 (6-0-0)
• Approved continuation of ADU hearing for 684 East Street to Aug 11 (6-0-0)
• Endorsed Approval Not Required plan for 149 Estabrook Road (5-0-1)
• Approved invoices for $97.26 office supplies and $500 engineering work (6-0-0)
• Approved removal of level 3 hazard trees on Curve, Fiske, South, and West Streets (6-0-0)
• Approved removal of level 3 hazard tree at 577 Acton Street (5-0-1)
• Approved removal of level 2 hazard trees on Curve, Fiske, South, and West Streets (6-0-0)
• Approved removal of level 2 hazard trees on Concord, North, and Rockland Roads (6-0-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss a request to relocate a private well at 30 Robbins Drive, which currently does not meet the required 100‑foot leaching field distance, only 80 feet. The agenda also includes a public health nurse report, updates on technical assistance grant close‑out, garbage grinder allowance, and status reports for Woodward Village and Benfield Farms. Minutes from previous meetings will be approved, and the next meeting date will be set.

• Relocation of private well at 30 Robbins Drive – waiver request for 80‑foot leaching field
• Public Health Nurse report (community input)
• Technical Assistance Grant close‑out
• Garbage grinder allowance discussion
• Status reports: Woodward Village and Benfield Farms

Board of Health

The Carlisle Board of Health will consider two waiver requests: one for a private well relocation at 30 Robbins Drive (80-foot leaching field distance vs. required 100 feet) and one for a failed septic system replacement at 131 Virginia Farme Road (71-foot distance to wetlands vs. required 100 feet). A resident request regarding water supply and deed restrictions will be discussed, and the Conservation Commission will present a proposed Wetland Bylaw. Ongoing business includes updates on Benfield Farms and Woodward Village, and a garbage grinder allowance discussion.

• 30 Robbins Drive – waiver for well relocation with 80' leaching field distance (100' required)
• 131 Virginia Farme Road – waiver for failed septic system with 71' distance to wetlands (100' required)
• Resident request (Randy Brown): Carlisle Water Supply and Deed Restrictions discussion
• Conservation Commission presentation on Proposed Wetland Bylaw
• Garbage Grinder Allowance discussion

Board of Health

The Board of Health will consider waiver requests for a private well relocation and a septic system replacement. The Conservation Commission will also present a proposed wetland bylaw.

• Waiver request for private well relocation at 30 Robbins Drive (80’ distance provided vs 100’ required)
• Waiver request for failed septic system replacement at 131 Virginia Farme Rd (71’ distance to wetlands provided vs 100’ required)
• Presentation by Conservation Commission on Proposed Wetland Bylaw
• Status reports for Benfield Farms and Woodward Village
• Discussion on Garbage Grinder Allowance

Board of Health

The Carlisle Board of Health will hold public hearings on two waiver requests: a private well relocation at 30 Robbins Drive (leaching field distance 80' instead of required 100') and a failed septic system replacement at 131 Virginia Farme Rd (wetlands distance 71' instead of 100'). The board will also hear a presentation on a proposed Wetland Bylaw from the Conservation Commission and discuss ongoing business including garbage grinder allowance and financial forecasts.

• Public hearing: 30 Robbins Drive – Relocation of private well requiring waiver (100' leaching field distance required, 80' provided)
• Public hearing: 131 Virginia Farme Rd – Replacement of failed septic system requiring waiver (100' leaching field distance to wetlands required, 71' provided)
• Presentation: Proposed Wetland Bylaw from Conservation Commission
• Discussion: Garbage Grinder Allowance
• Discussion: Five Year Financial Forecast due 7/31/2025

The Board reopened the public hearing for the 30 Robbins Drive well relocation, then closed it after approving a 60‑foot wetland setback waiver using a Presby system. It opened a hearing for the 131 Virginia Farme Rd septic replacement and unanimously approved a waiver for a 71.84‑foot wetland setback with a five‑bedroom system. Additional actions included authorizing staff communications and allowing a board member to liaise with Benfield.

• Reopened public hearing for 30 Robbins Drive relocation (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for 30 Robbins Drive (unanimous)
• Approved waiver for 60' wetland setback using Presby system at 30 Robbins Drive (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing for 131 Virginia Farme Rd septic replacement (unanimous)
• Approved waiver for 71.84' wetland setback with 5‑bedroom system at 131 Virginia Farme Rd (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for 131 Virginia Farme Rd (unanimous)
• Allowed Mariano to speak with Benfield on behalf of the BOH (unanimous)
• Authorized Health Director Fantasia to send response to Ryan McLane (unanimous)

Cultural Council

The council will recap recent events (Music Festival, Race Amity Day) and discuss the Farmers Market music update. New business includes planning a grantee reception in September and organizing Open Studios on October 25 and November 8. The treasurer's report and social media strategy for summer will also be reviewed.

• Grantee reception planning for September
• Open Studios dates: October 25 and November 8
• Music Festival recap
• Race Amity Day recap
• Farmers Market music update

The Cultural Council elected Debbie Bentley as chair, Jenn Albanese as clerk, and Kristi Wynn as treasurer, and appointed Mark Levitan as an ex‑officio member. The minutes from June 13 were approved. A motion to create a Google questionnaire for the Music Festival was approved. Financial motions to transfer $400 to Old Home Day and to spend up to $150 for a replacement tent were both approved unanimously.

• Elected Debbie Bentley chair, Jenn Albanese clerk, Kristi Wynn treasurer (unanimous)
• Approved June 13 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved creation of Google questionnaire for Music Festival (unanimous)
• Approved $400 transfer to Old Home Day for miscellaneous expenses (unanimous)
• Approved up to $150 spend for replacement 20x10 ft tent (unanimous)

Environmental Sustainability Committee

The Environmental Sustainability Committee will rank potential MBTA zoning sites for the Planning Board's scorecard and vote on a Japanese knotweed management plan. The meeting also includes public input periods and other time-sensitive updates.

• Ranking of potential MBTA zoning sites for Planning Board scorecard
• Approval of Japanese knotweed plan

The Environmental Sustainability Committee approved an $8.24 expenditure to print a Biomap poster, with a unanimous vote. The Japanese knotweed plan was postponed. Members scheduled an additional meeting on July 17 to finalize rankings and assigned tasks to draft documents and compile score summaries. The meeting was adjourned by motion.

• Approved $8.24 Biomap poster printing (unanimous)
• Postponed Japanese knotweed plan
• Scheduled additional meeting July 17 to finalize rankings
• Mac Hisey to draft document on Planning Board scorecard methodology (assigned)
• Alan Gilden and Mac Hisey to compile summary of scores/rankings (assigned)
• Eric Balles to draft document on ecological sensitivity scores (assigned)
• Eric Balles to draft ESC document for next meeting (assigned)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a workshop to discuss goals for Fiscal Year 2026. The meeting is scheduled for July 9, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the Clark Room at Town Hall.

• FY26 Goals Workshop
• Meeting location: Clark Room, Town Hall
• Meeting time: 5:00 p.m.
• Meeting date: July 9, 2025
• Meeting location address: 66 Westford St., Carlisle, MA 01741

The board reviewed FY25 goals, agreeing on which are complete, will continue, or be dropped. They drafted and adopted a FY26 Goals Document covering character, fiscal sustainability, caring community, and environmental stewardship. The FY26 goals will be reviewed, modified or approved at the July 22 regular meeting. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Reviewed FY25 goals and reached consensus on their status
• Developed and finalized FY26 Select Board Goals Document
• Agreed to carry forward appropriate FY25 goals into FY26
• Planned public review of FY25 goal scorecard at July 22 meeting
• Scheduled review and possible approval of FY26 goals at July 22 meeting
• Unanimously adjourned the meeting (motion by David Model, seconded by Barney Arnold)

Trails Committee

The Carlisle Trails Committee will review and discuss ongoing and planned trail maintenance projects, including the completed Twin Peaks boardwalk rebuild. They will consider a new Eagle Scout project request and address safety issues such as a slippery boardwalk. The meeting also covers approvals of minutes and bills, and planning for fall work weekends.

• Twin Peaks boardwalk rebuild completed (High priority)
• Two Rod Road trail continued improvements (High/Medium priority)
• Malcolm Outer loop wet area correction (High priority)
• Slippery boardwalk resolution (High priority) - Sarah
• New Eagle Scout project request - Brady Quayle

The Trails Committee approved the June 4 meeting minutes without dissent. It then voted unanimously to allow up to $3,000 for materials on the Malcolm Meadows wet‑area trail project. Several items were noted as pending or removed from the agenda, including the Bartlett Farm crossing and the Likely Trail boardwalk. The next meeting is set for August 20, 2025.

• Approved June 4 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved up to $3,000 for Malcolm Meadows project materials (unanimous)
• Removed first‑aid kit distribution from agenda (completed)
• Removed Bartlett Farm Wet Area crossing from agenda (no action)
• Removed Likely Trail boardwalk from agenda (deferred to next year)
• No further action on Long Ridge Road trail access to Blood Farm Trail (abutter uninterested)
• Noted Spalding Bridge may need additional work in fall (no decision)
• Scheduled next meeting for August 20, 2025 at 6:30 pm

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The joint school committee communications working group will meet remotely to discuss the status of the Story of Schools project. No votes or decisions are anticipated; the agenda is limited to this single discussion item.

• Discussion of the status of the Story of Schools project

The group discussed goals for rebooting the project and set a target draft for the August 20 school committee meeting. Members agreed to review enrollment data, add student quotes, and complete text edits by July 15 via feedback to Carrie Rankin. A school committee photo will be scheduled for August 20. The motion to adjourn was passed unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)
• Set deadline for text edits by July 15
• Schedule school committee photo for August 20

Select Board

The Select Board will vote on submitting the Town Administrator Bylaw to the legislative delegation. They will also receive a culvert evaluation presentation, discuss financial transfers jointly with the Finance Committee, and open the Special Town Meeting warrant. Other items include FY26 goals preparation, scholarship fund priorities, a cemetery deed, and an appointment.

• Vote to submit Town Administrator Bylaw to legislative delegation
• Culvert Evaluation Presentation
• Financial Transfers (joint with Finance Committee)
• Open Special Town Meeting Warrant and schedule discussion
• Appointment of Royce Taylor to Traffic Safety Member, Police Department

The Select Board unanimously opened the warrant for the November 2 special town meeting and set an early closing date of August 26, 2025. It also appointed a new traffic safety officer, approved a cemetery land transfer, authorized a $5,000 budget transfer, and took several personnel and scholarship actions.

• Appointed Royce Taylor as traffic safety officer (unanimous)
• Approved June 10 minutes with name correction (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Green Cemetery land to Brian and Molly Sorrows (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 year‑end budget transfer from COAHS to insurance (unanimous)
• Opened Special Town Meeting warrant (unanimous)
• Set Aug 26, 2025 as closing date for Special Town Meeting warrant (unanimous)
• Authorized Ryan McLane to submit legislation expanding town administrator duties (unanimous)
• Dissolved Scholarship Advisory Committee and appointed Christine Stevens to lead new scholarship framework (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board is hosting an open house to present and discuss potential sites for MBTA Communities compliance. The event runs from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. No votes or decisions are scheduled; it is a public information session.

• Open house on MBTA Communities site selection from 4:00 to 7:00 PM

The Carlisle Planning Board met on July 8, 2025 with Chair Smith and members present. The meeting’s purpose was to facilitate an open house about site selection for the MBTA Communities Act. No formal discussion or votes were taken, and no decisions were made.

Conservation Restriction Advisory Committee

The committee will review monitoring reports for Conservation Restrictions #3, #4, #13, and #22, along with a recap of a visit to RCD#2. They will also discuss an update on CR #70, membership renewal, and schedule fall meetings and site visits. The agenda includes approval of minutes from May 13, 2025.

• Review monitoring reports for CR #3, CR #4, CR #13, and CR #22
• Recap of RCD#2 site visit
• Update on Conservation Restriction #70
• Membership renewal confirmation and town oversight discussion
• Fall meeting schedule and site visit scheduling

The Conservation Restriction Advisory Committee approved the monitoring reports for CR #3, #4, #13, and #22. It scheduled fall meetings for September 9, October 7, and November 12, and planned site‑visit notifications for CR 33 and 33a in November. The committee assigned Nancy Cowan to lead a re‑inspection of RCD #7 and Rick Oches to lead an inspection of CR #29. Sylvia Willard will check if Alex Parra can speak at the September meeting about wetlands‑bylaw changes.

• Approved CR #3 monitoring report (typo corrected)
• Approved CR #4 monitoring report and owner notification letter
• Approved CR #13 monitoring report
• Approved CR #22 monitoring report
• Scheduled fall meetings for Sep 9, Oct 7, and Nov 12
• Planned site‑visit notifications for CR 33 and 33a in November
• Assigned Nancy Cowan to lead re‑inspection of RCD #7
• Assigned Rick Oches to lead inspection of CR #29

Cemetery Committee

The Cemetery Committee will meet to approve minutes, discuss CIMS follow-up, and review project work. No significant decisions or financial items are on the agenda.

• Review and approval of minutes
• CIMS follow-up discussion
• Project work review
• Planning for next meeting and next steps

The committee unanimously approved the June meeting minutes. Members agreed to add cemetery perimeter trimming, overgrowth removal, the NRHP designation and Old Home Day to the project list. They decided to borrow the historic hearse for next year’s Old Home Day Parade and to schedule a Zoom meeting with CIMS. Additional actions include preparing a sign cost estimate, sending corrected regulations, and analyzing cemetery fees.

• Approved June minutes unanimously (motion by Gordon, seconded by Dana)
• Added cemetery perimeter trimming and overgrowth removal to project list (agreement)
• Restored NRHP designation and added Old Home Day to project list (agreement)
• Decided to consider borrowing historic hearse for Old Home Day Parade (consensus)
• Planned Zoom conference with Caitlyn of CIMS (Gretchen to set up)
• Susan to send corrected regulations to members before next meeting
• Dana to create list of cemetery street signs and obtain cost estimate
• Gordon to analyze cemetery burial and perpetual care fees

Fire Apparatus Assessment Committee

The Fire Apparatus Assessment Committee will review minutes from June 30, receive an MRI update, and discuss assessment criteria and apparatus needs. No votes or decisions are on the agenda; the meeting is primarily for discussion and planning.

• Review and approve minutes from June 30, 2025
• MRI update on apparatus condition or evaluation
• Discussion of assessment criteria for fire apparatus
• General apparatus discussion among members

The Fire Apparatus Assessment Committee approved the meeting minutes on July 18, 2025 with a 5‑0 vote. The committee then moved to adjourn the July 7 meeting, which was also approved 5‑0. No other motions were recorded as decided during this session.

• Approve meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourn meeting (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review site selection score cards and discuss locations for One Site and Cluster Development. The body will also debrief from an open house and review milestone dates leading up to the Town Meeting.

• Review of MBTA Communities site selection score card criteria
• Discussion of One Site and Cluster Development locations
• Review of Planning Board meeting and outreach schedule for July and August
• Approval of minutes from 6/16/25 and 6/23/25

The Planning Board agreed to share the MBTA Communities scorecard template with the Environmental Sustainability Committee for preliminary scoring. It decided to complete all scoring of site‑selection criteria by the July 28 meeting. The Board also resolved to keep the public survey open and to eliminate historic structures from consideration for one‑site development while allowing nuanced evaluation for cluster projects.

• Share scorecard template with Environmental Sustainability Committee (ESC) for preliminary scoring
• Complete all site‑selection scoring by July 28 meeting
• Keep public survey open for additional resident responses
• Eliminate historic structures from one‑site development criteria
• Allow nuanced historic‑structure evaluation for cluster development
• Plan next open house for the following day, 4‑7 PM in school community room
• Volunteer board members to assist with distance measurements and data entry
• Refer ecological‑sensitivity criteria to ESC for further input

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Carlisle School Committee will meet to discuss planning and goal setting for the 2025-2026 school year. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 7, 2025, at 10:00 AM in the Community Room of the Robbins Building.

• Planning and Goal Setting for the 2025-2026 School Year

The committee discussed planning and goal setting for the 2025‑2026 school year and created a working list of goals. A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Jamison, seconded by Ms. Whitt, and passed unanimously. No substantive actions or approvals were taken.

Agricultural Commission

The Agricultural Commission will meet to discuss a letter to the LSC. This letter is being drafted in response to a request from the LSC.

• Discussion of response letter to LSC

Environmental Sustainability Committee

The Environmental Sustainability Committee will hold a virtual meeting to elect new officers including Chair or Co-Chairs and Treasurer, and approve prior meeting minutes. They will receive updates on the Land Use and Sustainability Coordinator, MBTA Communities compliance, the invasive species plan including water chestnut removal, and other liaison reports covering natural environment, outreach, built environment, and transportation. No votes on ordinances or contracts are anticipated.

• Election of Chair or Co-Chairs and Treasurer
• Update on MBTA Communities compliance
• Invasive species plan and water chestnut removal (including Eagle Scout project)
• Municipal Facilities Committee update
• Safety Committee update

The committee unanimously appointed Glenn Reed and Christina Christodoulopoulos as co‑chairs and Alan Gilden as treasurer. Glenn Reed was also unanimously reappointed as the ESC representative on the Safety Committee. Eric Balles and Christina Christodoulopoulos were unanimously reappointed as ESC representatives on the MVP committee. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Glenn Reed and Christina Christodoulopoulos appointed as co‑chairs (unanimous roll call)
• Alan Gilden appointed as treasurer (unanimous roll call)
• Glenn Reed reappointed as ESC representative on the Safety Committee (unanimously approved)
• Eric Balles and Christina Christodoulopoulos reappointed as ESC representatives on the MVP committee (unanimous roll call)

Municipal Facilities Committee

The Municipal Facilities Committee will approve minutes from the June 13 and June 24 meetings and receive a report from the Facilities Manager. It will discuss the mechanical room at Gleason Library and review ongoing projects, including the town hall bathroom renovation, elevator status, and the brick building and DPW study. The committee will also consider membership, officers, plans for the coming year, gather community input, and decide the date and time for the next meeting.

• Approve minutes of 06/13/25 and 06/24/25 meetings
• Discuss mechanical room at Gleason Library
• Review town hall bathroom renovation status
• Review elevators status
• Select date/time for next meeting (July 17, 2025)

McLane approved the replacement of an air‑conditioning unit in a school IDF room for around $11,000. The committee moved to accept the June 24 minutes, which was seconded, but the record does not state the vote outcome. The meeting was adjourned after a unanimous motion.

• McLane approved replacement of AC unit in school IDF room for around $11k (no vote tally recorded)
• Motion to accept June 24 minutes moved by Scott Jamison, seconded by Bill Risso (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Town Meeting Study Committee

The Town Meeting Study Committee will review meeting minutes and discuss plans for a two-day Fall Town Meeting. The group will also review exit poll results.

• Review and approve minutes from May 22 and June 5, 2025
• Review results of an exit poll
• Consideration of a two-day Fall Town Meeting format
• Discussion on implementation plans for Fall Town Meeting

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from May 22 and June 6, 2025. It set the next meeting for August 28, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. The committee determined there is no pressing business for the summer. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved May 22 and June 6 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for August 28, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
• Determined no pressing business for the summer
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Fire Apparatus Assessment Committee

The committee is meeting virtually to approve previous minutes and discuss member updates. The discussion will focus on assessment criteria, information needs, and key dates.

• Review and approval of June 23 and June 26, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of assessment criteria

The Fire Apparatus Assessment Committee approved the minutes from the June 23 and June 26, 2025 meetings, each with a 4‑0 vote. The committee also approved these current minutes on July 18, 2025 (4‑0; Balles abstained). A motion to adjourn the meeting was made and passed unanimously (4‑0). No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved June 23, 2025 FAAC minutes (vote 4‑0)
• Approved June 26, 2025 FAAC minutes (vote 4‑0)
• Approved current meeting minutes on July 18, 2025 (vote 4‑0; Balles abstain)
• Motion to adjourn approved (vote 4‑0)

Police Station Building Renovation Committee

The Police Station Building Renovation Committee is holding its first meeting on June 27, 2025, to launch the renovation project. The agenda includes community input, introductions, a timeline review, and discussion of action steps.

• Renovation project kickoff with introductions, timeline, and action steps
• Community input period

Fire Apparatus Assessment Committee

The committee is meeting virtually to review and finalize questions and goals for MRI.

• Review and finalization of questions and goals for MRI

The Fire Apparatus Assessment Committee confirmed the Select Board had authorized MRI consulting work. The committee reviewed and finalized the questions and goals for the MRI study, covering hazard analysis, service level, apparatus comparison, mutual aid, and career staffing costs. Triola will send the finalized questions to MRI Director Brian Duggan and verify the timeline for recommendations to the Select Board on July 22. A motion to adjourn passed 5‑0 and the minutes were approved 4‑0 on June 30.

• Finalized MRI assessment questions and goals (unanimous)
• Triola to send questions to MRI Director Brian Duggan (planned)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0 vote)
• Approved meeting minutes (4‑0 vote)

Conservation Commission

The Carlisle Conservation Commission will hear two Requests for Determination of Applicability: one from the Town to remove invasive European water chestnut from the Concord River, and another from the Trails Committee to build two boardwalks at Malcolm Preserve. They will also consider an amendment to relocate a well at 30 Robbins Drive, discuss Foss Farm reports, and review a tree removal application at 185 Silver Hill Road. Other business includes authorizing document signing, approving bills, and appointing liaisons.

• Request for Determination of Applicability #392: removal of invasive European water chestnut from Concord River
• Request for Determination of Applicability #393: build two boardwalks at Malcolm Preserve (opposite 368 Stearns Street)
• Request for Amendment of Order of Conditions at 30 Robbins Drive for well relocation (DEP 125-1195)
• Tree removal application at 185 Silver Hill Road (one dead oak, two healthy maples)
• Certificates of Compliance for DEP 125-0931 (393 South Street) and DEP 125-1171 (103 Heald Road)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will discuss several Requests for Determination of Applicability, including invasive plant removal and boardwalk construction. The body will also review tree removal applications and certificates of compliance for residential properties.

• Removal of invasive European Water Chestnut from the Concord River
• Construction of two boardwalks (160-foot and 24-foot) at Malcolm Preserve
• Relocation of a well and removal of five trees at 30 Robbins Drive
• Payment of $3,000 bill to Pace Analytical
• Vote to authorize Noelle Beland to sign documents on behalf of the Commission

The Conservation Commission authorized Noelle Beland to sign documents, approved a $3,000 payment to Pace Analytical, and adopted the May 22 minutes. It issued Negative Determinations of Applicability for both the invasive water chestnut removal project and the Malcolm Preserve boardwalk proposal. The discussion on the amended order of conditions for 30 Robbins Drive was postponed to the July 17 meeting.

• Authorized Noelle Beland to sign Commission documents (5-0)
• Approved $3,000 payment to Pace Analytical for Foss Farm well measurements (5-0)
• Approved May 22, 2025 minutes (4-0-1)
• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability for invasive water chestnut removal (DOA #392) (6-0)
• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability for Malcolm Preserve boardwalk project (DOA #393) (6-0)
• Deferred discussion of amended Order of Conditions for 30 Robbins Drive to July 17 meeting (6-0)

Planning Board

The Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Core Committee will review the finalized Climate Resilient Carlisle report. The body will discuss the adoption of the report and determine next steps for the committee.

• Review of finalized Climate Resilient Carlisle Report
• Adoption of Report
• Project close out

The committee approved the amended meeting minutes unanimously. It adopted the Climate Resilient Carlisle report with five votes in favor and one abstention, directing it be sent to the state before noon on Monday. The group scheduled the next meeting for July 31 at 10:00 AM to review survey results and prioritize recommendations.

• Approved amended meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Climate Resilient Carlisle report as amended (5 ayes, 1 abstention)
• Scheduled next committee meeting for July 31 at 10:00 AM
• Added "Climate" to the report title
• Removed private swimming pool fire‑suppression recommendation
• Changed wording from "housing" to "homes" in the report
• Accepted Chief Sorrows' request to include Fire Department paragraph as an appendix
• Moved housing diversification recommendation to the social resilience theme

Cemetery Committee

This is a routine procedural meeting of the Carlisle Cemetery Task Force. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes, follow-up on the Cemetery Information Management System (CIMS), a review of project work, and planning for next steps. No significant decisions, public hearings, or financial matters are scheduled.

• Review and approval of previous meeting minutes
• CIMS (Cemetery Information Management System) follow-up
• Project work review

Environmental Sustainability Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss initial planning and commitments for RTSD ’26 outreach. The session also includes committee housekeeping and updates on new business.

• RTSD ’26 initial planning and commitments outreach

The Environmental Sustainability Committee voted unanimously to purchase up to 30 birdhouses, not to exceed $660, for distribution at the 2026 River Town Summer Day. The minutes from the June 5 and June 20 meetings were also approved unanimously. The committee noted a tentative joint meeting with ConsCom on August 7 and that the FY26 meeting date is still to be set.

• Approved purchase of up to 30 birdhouses (max $660) – unanimous roll‑call vote
• Approved minutes of 05 June 2025 meeting (amended) – unanimous roll‑call vote
• Approved minutes of 20 June 2025 meeting (amended) – unanimous roll‑call vote

Planning Board

The Planning Board is holding an open house regarding MBTA Communities. The event will take place at the First Religious Society located at 27 School Street.

• MBTA Communities open house

On June 25, 2025, the Carlisle Planning Board met with members present and guests from the Affordable Housing Trust and town planning staff. The meeting was convened to facilitate an open house for site selection under the MBTA Communities Act. No formal discussion or votes occurred, and no decisions were made.

Board of Health

The Board of Health will hold an ongoing discussion and review of water supply regulations. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is for continued consideration of this topic.

• Ongoing discussion and review of Water Supply Regulations

Board of Health

The Board of Health will conduct an ongoing review of water supply regulations. The board will also discuss requests for exemptions regarding Town Hall hours.

• Water Supply Regulations review
• Town Hall Hours exemption requests

The board voted to decline public office hours on Fridays, requesting an exemption to keep the town hall closed to the public on that day. The motion was moved by Erickson, seconded by Mariano, and passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were approved; the meeting was adjourned.

• Declined Friday public office hours, exemption requested (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will vote on a Bond Anticipation Note for the Police Station Renovation Project. The meeting includes joint sessions to discuss end-of-year financial transfers, a DPW building presentation, and a wetland bylaw amendment.

• Vote to award $2,000,000 Bond Anticipation Note for Police Station Renovation Project
• FY25 End of Year Financial Transfers
• DPW Building Presentation
• Wetland Bylaw Amendment Presentation
• Fire Station Subcommittee Report

The Select Board voted unanimously to approve a $2,000,000 5.25% General Obligation bond anticipation note for the police station renovation. The board also unanimously appointed Geoffrey Kotowski to the Lowell Regional Transit Advisory Board and four volunteers to various commissions. Year‑end financial transfers between FY25 budget line items were approved unanimously, and a $44,000 transfer from the reserve fund to the police budget was likewise approved. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $2,000,000 5.25% bond anticipation note for police station renovation (unanimous)
• Appointed Geoffrey Kotowski to Lowell Regional Transit Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Andrew Rogers to Agricultural Commission (term ending 2028) (unanimous)
• Appointed Chris Geggis as Planning Board rep to Conservation Restriction Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Mark Lemere as Trails Committee rep to Conservation Restriction Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Sarah Smith as Planning Board rep to Historical Commission (unanimous)
• Approved FY25 year‑end financial transfers between budget line items (unanimous)
• Approved $44,000 transfer from reserve fund to police budget (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission and Select Board will hold a joint meeting to discuss proposed amendments to the town's Wetlands Bylaw. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is limited to discussion only.

• Discussion of Wetlands Bylaw Amendments

Municipal Facilities Committee

The Carlisle Municipal Facilities Committee will hold a joint meeting with the Select Board to discuss options for the DPW building. The discussion will cover three alternatives: renovation of the existing structure, replacement with new construction, or replacement with modular construction. No decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion item.

• Joint meeting with Select Board to discuss DPW building
• Option: Renovation of existing building
• Option: Replace with new construction
• Option: Replace with modular construction

The Municipal Facilities Committee presented three options to replace the DPW facility and unanimously recommended the pre‑fabricated 10,000‑sq‑ft structure (Path #3) as the preferred choice. The committee noted that further approval and funding decisions will be needed from the Select Board and Finance Committee. The meeting was adjourned after a unanimous motion to adjourn.

• MFC unanimously recommended pre‑fabricated DPW building (Path #3)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously (motion by Scott Jamison, seconded by Bill Risso)