Carlisle, Massachusetts

Gleason Public Library Trustees

Los fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca Pública Gleason discutirán las actualizaciones de la renovación de la biblioteca, incluidos los planes de reubicación y el progreso de la construcción. También recibirán una actualización sobre la recaudación de fondos de la campaña de capital. La reunión incluye comentarios del público y la aprobación de las actas anteriores.

• Aprobar las actas de junio
• Informe del director
• Actualizaciones de la renovación de la biblioteca: estado de la reubicación y construcción
• Actualización de la recaudación de fondos de la campaña de capital
• Comentarios del público

Select Board

El Select Board revisará el progreso del pueblo en las metas del FY26 y discutirá las prioridades para FY27. Esta reunión incluye aportaciones de la comunidad y planificación estratégica.

• Revisión de metas del FY26 (Discusión)
• Discusión de metas del FY27
• Sesión de aportaciones de la comunidad

Planning Board

La Junta de Planificación de Carlisle llevará a cabo una audiencia pública híbrida el 13 de julio de 2026 para considerar una petición de Newhouse Wildlife Rescue Corporation para un cambio de uso de residencial a centro de rescate de vida silvestre y educativo en 1090 North Road.

• Audiencia pública sobre cambio de uso de residencial a centro de rescate/educativo de vida silvestre en 1090 North Road

Safety Committee

El Comité de Seguridad escuchará una actualización de Nitsch sobre los resultados preliminares de las visitas al sitio de la Tarea 1 y los datos de velocidad del Jefe Booth. Discutirán los próximos pasos para la aportación comunitaria sobre las ubicaciones de tráfico. También en la agenda se incluyen actualizaciones sobre la financiación de Complete Streets y señales y espejos.

• Resultados preliminares de las visitas al sitio de la Tarea 1
• Datos de velocidad del Jefe Booth
• Actualización de financiación de Complete Streets
• Discusión sobre señales y espejos

Police Station Building Renovation Committee

El comité recibirá una actualización de construcción para el proyecto de renovación de la estación de policía, discutirá la adquisición de mobiliario y revisará los planes para el acondicionamiento de la sala comunitaria. También se ha programado un período de aportes comunitarios.

• Actualización de construcción sobre la renovación de la estación de policía
• Actualización sobre la adquisición de mobiliario
• Actualización sobre el acondicionamiento de la sala comunitaria
• Período de aportes comunitarios

Cemetery Committee

El comité revisará el uso de Wilson Chapel y otras actividades de Old Home Day. Los miembros discutirán la evaluación de un posible sitio de expansión y revisarán la lista actual de proyectos y el inventario de reparaciones.

• Evaluación del sitio de expansión
• Inventario de proyectos de reparación
• Resumen de Old Home Day (Wilson Chapel, FOGC, folleto de plantas)

Municipal Facilities Committee

El Comité de Instalaciones Municipales discutirá el estudio del Town Hall, recibirá una actualización sobre el estudio HVAC de Grant/Robbins, y revisará proyectos en curso que incluyen la renovación de la biblioteca, renovaciones de ascensores y comités de edificios para Policía, Bomberos y DPW. También considerarán cotizaciones para radios de instalaciones y escucharán la opinión de la comunidad.

• Estudio del Town Hall
• Estudio de HVAC de Grant/Robbins
• Estado de la renovación de la biblioteca
• Renovaciones de ascensores (3 ascensores del Town Hall)
• Comités de edificios para Policía, Bomberos y DPW

Land Stewardship Committee

El Land Stewardship Committee se reunirá para revisar una solicitud de Tufts University. El comité está decidiendo si extender un permiso de uso de suelo para equipo científico en propiedad pública.

• Extensión de permiso para micrófonos ultrasónicos en Foss Farm, Cranberry Bog y Towle Fields

Environmental Sustainability Committee

El Comité de Sostenibilidad Ambiental se reunirá para votar sobre nuevos oficiales, aprobar el plan de trabajo y la asignación presupuestaria del FY27, y asignar roles de enlace. También discutirán solicitudes de miembros, eventos de divulgación y actualizaciones del sitio web.

• Votación sobre nuevos Co-presidentes y Tesorero
• Aprobar el plan de trabajo del comité y la asignación presupuestaria del FY27
• Discutir y votar sobre la solicitud de nuevo miembro
• Votar sobre la presentación del boletín municipal
• Revisar resumen de divulgación: ESC Hour, OHD, evento de la presa SuAsCo, evento OARS

Trails Committee

El comité está discutiendo y priorizando objetivos de mantenimiento para 2026, incluyendo control de erosión y reparaciones de puentes. También revisarán el apoyo a proyectos de Eagle Scout y discutirán el corte de senderos y la accesibilidad.

• Reparación de Two Rod Road Fase 3
• Control de erosión en Old Morse Road
• Puente de Likely Trail hacia Westford
• Proyectos de Eagle Scout: nuevo sendero en Town Forest y kiosco de señalización en Great Meadows
• Propuesta para que DPW corte senderos en terrenos de conservación del pueblo

Finance Committee

El Comité de Finanzas de Carlisle se reunirá virtualmente para considerar y posiblemente aprobar ajustes de transferencia de fin de año para el año fiscal 2026. Este es el único tema sustancial en la agenda.

• FY26 Year End Transfer Adjustments

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

El Comité Escolar de Carlisle votará para aprobar un contrato para el superintendente interino. El comité también establecerá la tarifa de matrícula del preescolar de verano de 2026 y aprobará una solicitud del personal para inscribir a niños en las escuelas del distrito. Además, los miembros se reunirán en sesión cerrada para discutir una queja sobre la ley de reuniones abiertas que involucra al personal del distrito.

• Votación para aprobar el contrato del superintendente interino
• Establecer la tarifa de matrícula del preescolar de verano de 2026
• Aprobar la solicitud del personal para inscribir a niños en las Escuelas Públicas de Carlisle
• Sesión cerrada para discutir una queja sobre la ley de reuniones abiertas que involucra al personal del distrito

Regional Meetings

La Junta Asesora de la Autoridad de Tránsito Regional de Lowell se reunirá en persona y de forma remota para discutir el presupuesto FY2027 y elegir funcionarios. La reunión también incluirá informes estándar y un receso por los meses de verano.

• Elección de Funcionarios
• Presentación del Presupuesto FY2027 de la LRTA
• Informe Mensual del Director de Finanzas
• Informe del Administrador
• Levantamiento de la sesión para julio y agosto

Conservation Commission

La Comisión considerará una Notificación de Intención de West Isle Corp. respecto a trabajos residenciales. El proyecto implica la reconstrucción parcial de una vivienda existente y la mejora del sistema de eliminación de aguas residuales.

• Audiencia pública para 343 Bedford Road (Mapa 22, Parcela 72-A)
• Reconstrucción parcial y renovación de vivienda existente
• Mejora del sistema de eliminación de aguas residuales

Conservation Commission

La Comisión realizará audiencias públicas para proyectos de construcción residencial que afectan zonas de amortiguamiento de humedales. Los miembros también votarán sobre servidumbres de acceso público para Woodward Village y aprobarán varios pagos a proveedores.

• Audiencia pública para la actualización del sistema de alcantarillado en 343 Bedford Road
• Audiencia pública para la ampliación de vivienda y muro de contención en 253 Nowell Farm Road
• Votación para aceptar el sendero peatonal de Woodward Village y las servidumbres de acceso público
• Aprobaciones de pagos para Richey & Clapper ($16,295) y SumCo ($10,580)
• Solicitud para modificar el uso de herbicidas para la Licencia Agrícola de Foss Farm

Board of Health

La Junta de Salud de Carlisle realizará una audiencia pública sobre una exención de retroceso del sistema séptico para una propiedad en 229 Stearns Street. La junta también revisará el programa de tarifas del departamento de salud, discutirá las condiciones actuales de sequía y abordará asuntos de depósitos en garantía para Woodward Village. Se cubrirán informes de salud de rutina y funciones de la junta.

• Audiencia pública: Exención de retroceso séptico para 229 Stearns Street (57.1' vs 100' requerido)
• Revisión del programa de tarifas actual del departamento de salud
• Actualización sobre las cuentas de depósito en garantía de Woodward Village
• Informe del estado de sequía para el pueblo
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 27 de mayo de 2026

Town Meeting Study Committee

El Town Meeting Study Committee y el Select Board están llevando a cabo una reunión conjunta. El propósito principal es presentar y discutir el informe del comité sobre la estructura de reuniones del pueblo.

• Presentación del Town Meeting Study Committee Report

Town Meeting Study Committee

El comité se reúne para finalizar su trabajo aprobando su informe final. También revisarán y aprobarán las actas de la reunión anterior del 28 de mayo de 2026.

• Aprobación del Informe Final para presentación a la Select Board
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 28 de mayo de 2026

Select Board

La Junta votará sobre el ejercicio del derecho de tanteo del pueblo para la venta de una parcela en West Street según el Capítulo 61 de MGL. También votarán sobre las transferencias financieras de fin de año del FY26 y una ordenanza de captación y solicitud. Otros puntos de la agenda incluyen una revisión y programación de la Reunión Municipal, una presentación sobre la vulnerabilidad climática y un nombramiento para el Comité de Sostenibilidad Ambiental.

• Votación sobre el derecho de tanteo para el Lote A-2 en West St., propietario John B. Reichenbach
• Votación sobre las transferencias financieras de fin de año del FY26 (conjunta con el Comité de Finanzas)
• Votación sobre los detalles de la ordenanza de captación y solicitud
• Informe final del Comité de Estudio de la Reunión Municipal y revisión de la Reunión Municipal Anual de 2026
• Nombramiento de Kyra Prats al Comité de Sostenibilidad Ambiental

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

El comité escolar conjunto discutirá y votará sobre un acuerdo con asistentes administrativos de K-12. También votarán sobre un diseño de mural en el Concord Integration Preschool. La reunión se realiza a través de Zoom.

• Votación sobre el acuerdo con asistentes administrativos de K-12
• Votación sobre el diseño del mural en Concord Integration Preschool

Finance Committee

El Carlisle Finance Committee discutirá y posiblemente aprobará las transferencias de fin de año para FY26. También discutirán candidatos para el comité y establecerán metas y horario para el verano.

• Transferencias de fin de año FY26
• Discusión de candidatos del Finance Committee
• Horario de verano y establecimiento de metas

Finance Committee

El Comité de Finanzas de Carlisle y el Selectboard llevarán a cabo una reunión conjunta para discutir y potencialmente aprobar transferencias de fin de año para el año fiscal 2026. También revisarán la próxima Annual Town Meeting. La reunión es híbrida, con opciones presenciales y remotas.

• Transferencias de fin de año del FY26
• Revisión de la Annual Town Meeting

Council on Aging and Human Services

El Carlisle Council on Aging and Human Services está llevando a cabo una reunión regular con informes del director, finanzas y Minuteman Senior Services. Los puntos clave incluyen una actualización sobre el puesto de Social Services Manager y la finalización del Comité de Nominación FY27. La reunión también cubre asuntos rutinarios como actas y programación.

• Informe del director Geoffrey Kotowski
• Actualización sobre el puesto de Social Services Manager
• Informe financiero de Abha Singhal
• Informe de Minuteman Senior Services de Jerry Lerman
• Finalización del Comité de Nominación FY27

Land Stewardship Committee

El comité discutirá el Fox Hill Conservation Land en preparación para una reunión del plan de gestión a largo plazo. También programarán visitas al sitio, revisarán un informe sobre el arranque de castañas de agua del río Concord y discutirán visitas de contratistas para corte de césped y tratamiento de invasivas. Las actualizaciones sobre proyectos actuales incluyen la remoción de cercas, la gestión del nivel del agua y mejoras de senderos.

• Discutir Fox Hill Conservation Land para el plan de gestión
• Programar visitas al sitio
• Informe sobre el arranque de castañas de agua del río Concord en el embarcadero de Bedford (13-14 de junio)
• Visitas de contratistas para corte de césped y tratamiento de invasivas
• Actualizaciones de estado: Remoción de cerca de Woodward, Nivel de agua de Greenough, Cranberry Bog #1, Represa de Curve Street, Plataforma de observación de Benfield

Land Stewardship Committee

El comité discutirá la planificación de gestión a largo plazo para la Tierra de Conservación Fox Hill. Los miembros también revisarán actualizaciones sobre varios proyectos activos, incluyendo la remoción de la cerca Woodward, niveles de agua e informes de represas.

• Plan de gestión de la Tierra de Conservación Fox Hill
• Estado de la Remoción de la Cerca Woodward
• Monitoreo del nivel de agua de Greenough
• Limpieza y niveles de agua del Cranberry Bog #1
• Informe de la Represa Curve Street

Municipal Facilities Committee

La reunión del Municipal Facilities Committee programada para June 18, 2026, fue cancelada porque no se pudo establecer un quórum. La agenda originalmente incluía actualizaciones sobre el estudio de Town Hall, estudios de HVAC y varias renovaciones de edificios.

• Sistema de agua de Town Hall
• HVAC de Brick building
• Renovación de Library
• 3 ascensores de Town

The Municipal Facilities Committee meeting was not called to order due to lack of a quorum. No official business was transacted and no votes were taken.

Environmental Sustainability Committee

El Comité de Sostenibilidad Ambiental discutirá las actualizaciones a la normativa solar y los cargadores de vehículos eléctricos en las escuelas. También votarán sobre compras del fondo de contingencia y un envío al boletín municipal. Los informes de enlace cubren varias juntas y comités municipales.

• Votación sobre compras del fondo de contingencia
• Discusión sobre el cargador de vehículos eléctricos en la escuela con el Coordinador de Uso del Suelo y Sostenibilidad
• Discusión sobre la actualización de la normativa solar
• Actualización de la clase sobre plantas invasoras del DPW
• Votación sobre el envío al boletín municipal

Historical Commission

La Historical Commission llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre un Certificate of Appropriateness para repintar una puerta de entrada en 13A Lowell St. También discutirán actualizaciones al Demolition Review Bylaw, el Bog House Housing Project y cambios de membresía.

• Audiencia pública para Certificate of Appropriateness en 13A Lowell St. (repintar puerta)
• Discusión y acción sobre plan de marketing y objetivos de Demolition Review Bylaw
• Discusión del Bog House Housing Project
• Acción sobre actualización de Historic House Plaque
• Discusión del letrero de CPA en Burying Ground

Historical Commission

La Comisión Histórica de Carlisle llevará a cabo una audiencia pública para considerar la Solicitud No. 2026-01 para repintar la puerta de entrada de madera existente de la Galería de Artesanos de Carlisle en 13A Lowell Street para que coincida con las puertas adyacentes. La propiedad pertenece a Red and White Realty LLC.

• Audiencia pública sobre solicitud para repintar puerta en 13A Lowell St (Parcela 22-29-0)

Agricultural Commission

Esta es una reunión rutinaria de la Comisión Agrícola de Carlisle centrada principalmente en aprobar actas de reuniones anteriores. La agenda incluye participación pública y un breve período para otros asuntos, pero no se enumeran decisiones o discusiones sustanciales.

• Aprobar actas de la reunión del 8 de junio de 2026
• Aprobar actas de la reunión del 23 de abril de 2026
• Aprobar actas de la reunión del 5 de marzo de 2026
• Aprobar actas de la reunión del 5 de febrero de 2026

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

El comité escolar conjunto discutirá y potencialmente votará sobre la Hoja de Ruta de Descarbonización Municipal de Concord, así como actualizaciones sobre el edificio de servicios y los autobuses eléctricos. También considerarán políticas de segunda lectura sobre acoso y no discriminación, políticas de primera lectura sobre administración de medicamentos y restricción de estudiantes, y aprobarán acuerdos laborales para las unidades de mantenimiento y asistentes administrativos. La reunión incluye comentarios públicos y una sesión ejecutiva para negociación colectiva.

• Votación sobre la hoja de ruta de descarbonización municipal de Concord
• Actualización sobre el edificio de servicios
• Votación sobre el Acuerdo de la Unidad de Mantenimiento de CPS/CCRSD 2026-2029
• Votación sobre el Manual del Estudiante 2026-2027 y el Apéndice de CCHS
• Segunda lectura de las políticas JICK (Acoso), AC/AC-R (No Discriminación)

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

El Comité Escolar de Concord-Carlisle revisará actualizaciones sobre la descarbonización del distrito, el edificio de servicios y los autobuses eléctricos. Los miembros votarán varias políticas de seguridad estudiantil, incluyendo las de administración de medicamentos y contención. El comité también aprobará los contratos sindicales de mantenimiento y asistentes administrativos para 2026-2029. Una sesión cerrada abordará la estrategia de negociación colectiva para el personal de apoyo.

• Maintenance Unit Agreement (2026-2029)
• Administrative Assistants Unit Agreement (2026-2029)
• Políticas de administración de medicamentos y contención para estudiantes
• Actualizaciones de políticas de acoso y no discriminación
• Informes de progreso de la hoja de ruta de descarbonización y autobuses eléctricos

DPW Renovation Building Committee

El comité discutirá consideraciones de diseño inicial con HKA para el proyecto de renovación de DPW y planificará fechas de reuniones futuras.

• Discutir consideraciones de diseño inicial con HKA
• Planificar reuniones futuras

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

El Comité Escolar de Carlisle discutirá y luego votará sobre un candidato a superintendente interino. La reunión se realiza de forma remota a través de Zoom debido a la autorización extendida de reunión remota.

• Discusión y votación del candidato a superintendente interino

Celebrations Committee

El comité revisará la reciente Ceremonia del Día de los Caídos para actualizar las listas de verificación de planificación para el próximo año. Los miembros también se reunirán en sesión ejecutiva para elegir al Ciudadano Distinguido para el Old Home Day.

• Revisión posterior al evento de la Ceremonia del Día de los Caídos
• Selección del Ciudadano Distinguido de 2026
• Discusión de las Pautas de Mantenimiento del Monumento al Cuadro de Honor

Police Station Building Renovation Committee

El Comité de Construcción de Renovación de la Estación de Policía recibirá opiniones de la comunidad y actualizaciones sobre el progreso de la construcción, la adquisición de mobiliario y el acondicionamiento de la sala comunitaria. No se esperan decisiones ni votaciones sobre contratos o montos específicos.

• Período de opinión comunitaria
• Actualización de construcción
• Actualización de adquisición de mobiliario
• Actualización de acondicionamiento de sala comunitaria

Cultural Council

El Cultural Council determinará los roles de liderazgo para el próximo período y discutirá la organización y financiamiento de un Music Festival. El comité también planificará una recepción de beneficiarios para septiembre.

• Nombramiento de presidentes, finanzas y secretario para 2026-2027
• Organización y financiamiento del Music Festival
• Planificación de la recepción de beneficiarios de septiembre

Transfer Station Action Committee

El comité revisará los datos de residuos sólidos y de uso de la Estación de Transferencia Black Earth. Los miembros discutirán las prioridades presupuestarias y las propuestas para el año fiscal 2027. La reunión también incluye una revisión de un plan de comercialización de orgánicos.

• Análisis y propuestas del presupuesto del FY27
• Datos de uso de la Estación de Transferencia Black Earth
• Plan de comercialización de orgánicos
• Lista de liderazgo del FY27
• Informe de la visita al sitio de la estación de transferencia del 9 de mayo

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

El Comité Escolar de Carlisle llevará a cabo una entrevista pública para el puesto de superintendente interino. La reunión incluye una llamada al orden y clausura.

• Entrevista pública del candidato a superintendente interino

Safety Committee

Carlisle Safety Committee celebrará una reunión remota para discutir los próximos pasos para recopilar datos de tráfico relacionados con posibles cambios en los límites de velocidad. El grupo revisará el progreso de Task 2 de su proyecto actual antes de levantar la sesión. Esta es una sesión de trabajo en lugar de una audiencia pública o votación.

• Discutir recopilación de datos para posibles cambios en límites de velocidad (Task 2)

Regional Meetings

El Audit & Finance Subcommittee se reunirá para revisar y discutir el presupuesto propuesto para el año fiscal 2027. La reunión se llevará a cabo en la oficina administrativa de la Lowell Regional Transit Authority.

• Reunión del Audit & Finance Subcommittee
• Discusión del presupuesto propuesto FY2027
• Reunión en 115 Thorndike Street, Lowell

Conservation Commission

La Conservation Commission realizará una audiencia pública sobre una Request for Determination presentada por el Carlisle Trails Committee. La comisión decidirá si el proyecto de pasarela propuesto cumple con la Wetlands Protection Bylaw del pueblo.

• Request for Determination DOA# 398 para pasarela en Two Rod Road (Map 2, Parcel 10-X)

Conservation Commission

La Comisión de Conservación está realizando una audiencia pública para revisar una Notificación de Intención presentada por West Isle Corp. La propuesta implica la reconstrucción parcial de una vivienda y actualizaciones al sistema de alcantarillado. Esta reunión se llevará a cabo de manera virtual.

• Notificación de Intención para 343 Bedford Road (Mapa 22, Parcela 72-A)
• Renovación propuesta de la vivienda existente
• Actualización propuesta del sistema de eliminación de aguas residuales

Conservation Commission

La Commission revisará varios proyectos que implican eliminación de árboles, construcción de pasarelas y ampliaciones de viviendas cerca de humedales. También abordarán una orden de cumplimiento por trabajo no permitido en 509 South Street y discutirán los niveles de agua de Greenough Pond.

• Eliminación de árboles en 72 Brook Street
• Construcción de pasarela en Two Rod Road Trail
• Ampliación de vivienda y reubicación de entrada en 253 Nowell Farme Road
• Proyecto de vivienda de 18 unidades en Woodward Village, Kay’s Walk
• Orden de cumplimiento por trabajo no permitido en 509 South Street

The Commission issued a Positive 2a and Negative 3 Determination for construction of two boardwalks along Two Rod Road (5-0-1). Also approved removal of 17 trees with 28 native shrub mitigation at 72 Brook Street (6-0). Public hearings were continued for a garage addition at 253 Nowell Farme Road and a restoration plan at 509 South Street. The Land Stewardship Committee reported on recruitment and site safety issues.

• Approved Two Rod Road boardwalk construction, 50' and 40' lengths (5-0-1)
• Approved tree removal at 72 Brook St with 28 native shrub mitigation (6-0)
• Continued hearing for 253 Nowell Farme Road addition to June 25 (5-0-1)
• Continued Certificate of Compliance for Woodward Village to June 25 (6-0)
• Continued enforcement order for 509 South St restoration to June 25 (6-0)

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

El Comité Escolar decidirá sobre las transferencias del presupuesto para el AF26 y una estrategia para preservar los fondos de cuentas rotativas para futuras matrículas fuera del distrito. La junta también votará para aprobar la evaluación del Superintendente y disolver el Comité de Búsqueda de Superintendente Interino.

• Aprobación de nóminas por un total de $1,092,271.91 y cuentas por pagar por un total de $256,493.18
• Votación sobre las transferencias del presupuesto del AF26
• Votación para disolver el Comité de Búsqueda de Superintendente Interino
• Votación para aprobar la Evaluación del Superintendente
• Discusión sobre la contratación de un maestro de ELA/Estudios Sociales de 5º grado y la dotación de personal de educación especial

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The School Committee se reúne para realizar una entrevista pública con un candidato para el puesto de Superintendente Interino.

• Entrevista pública para candidato a Superintendente Interino

Youth Commission

La Comisión Juvenil de Carlisle se reunirá de forma remota para aprobar las actas de mayo, recibir actualizaciones sobre el FNL de junio y las finanzas, discutir las necesidades de acompañantes y planificar los temas de FNL de otoño, incluida una fecha en septiembre. Esta es una reunión de planificación de rutina.

• Aprobar actas del 5/5/26
• Resumen del evento FNL de junio
• Actualización financiera (sin monto)
• Actualización de acompañantes
• Discutir temas de FNL de otoño y fecha de septiembre

Select Board

The Select Board will vote on a Senior Means Tax Abatement program. They will also reorganize by nominating officers, discuss police chief goals and appoint an interim chief, and receive the Trust Fund Advisory Committee's report. Other items include reviewing warrants and minutes.

• Senior Means Tax Abatement (vote)
• Reorganization: nominate Chair, Vice Chair, Clerk
• Trust Fund Advisory Committee report
• Interim Police Chief appointment for Andrew Booth
• FY27 Volunteer Appointments

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

El Carlisle School Committee llevará a cabo una entrevista pública de un candidato para el puesto de superintendente interino. La reunión es híbrida con acceso remoto disponible.

Finance Committee

El Comité de Finanzas de Carlisle discutirá los costos fuera del distrito de las Escuelas Públicas de Carlisle y reflexionará sobre el presupuesto FY27. También planificarán los objetivos de la sesión de verano y asignarán roles de enlace. La agenda es principalmente una sesión de discusión y planificación, sin votos específicos ni montos en dólares listados.

• Discusión de CPS OOD (costos fuera del distrito de las Escuelas Públicas de Carlisle)
• Reflexión/Discusión del Presupuesto FY27
• Objetivo/Planificación de la Sesión de Verano
• Asignaciones de Enlace

Planning Board

El Planning Board se reorganizará eligiendo oficiales, designados y enlaces. Luego discutirán su plan de trabajo y prioridades para 2026-2027, seguido de una discusión de proceso para una normativa de zonificación ROSC agrupada que se propondrá en la 2027 Annual Town Meeting. La reunión también incluye la aprobación de actas anteriores y facturas.

• Reorganización de la Junta con votos para oficiales, designados y enlaces
• Discusión del plan de trabajo y prioridades 2026-2027
• Discusión de proceso para normativa de zonificación ROSC agrupada para ATM 2027
• Aprobación de actas del 8/20/25 y 5/11/26
• Revisión y aprobación de facturas

Gleason Public Library Trustees

La Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca Pública Gleason revisará el informe del director, aprobará las actas y discutirá el estado del proyecto de renovación de la biblioteca, incluido el contrato con los constructores y la fecha objetivo de mudanza.

• Aprobación de las actas de mayo
• Dar la bienvenida al nuevo fideicomisario y asignar puestos en la junta
• Actualizaciones de la renovación de la biblioteca y estado del contrato
• Actualización de la recaudación de fondos de la campaña de capital
• Revisión financiera de QuickBooks

Agricultural Commission

La Comisión Agrícola de Carlisle discutirá y votará sobre los planes para un evento de verano en Great Brook Farm, incluyendo un recorrido dirigido por Mark Duffy, fecha/hora, cupones de helado y publicidad. También revisarán la declaración de misión, discutirán el Comité de Administración de Tierras y considerarán pausar las reuniones durante la temporada de cultivo.

• Votación sobre evento de verano en Great Brook Farm con recorrido, fecha, cupones de helado
• Discusión sobre membresía y cobertura del Comité de Administración de Tierras
• Consulta sobre el presupuesto de Ag Comm con el Administrador Municipal
• Votación para pausar reuniones durante la temporada de cultivo, reanudar en septiembre
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión anterior

The commission approved holding a summer farm tour and ice cream event at Great Brook Farm on June 27, 2026, at a cost of $500 for ice cream plus two ads, subject to town funding approval. They also unanimously reaffirmed their mission statement. A separate meeting was scheduled for June 17 to approve backlogged minutes.

• Unanimously approved existing mission statement
• Approved Great Brook Farm summer event on June 27, 2026 (noon and 2 p.m.) at $500 ice cream cost plus two ads, subject to town approval
• Scheduled June 17, 2026 meeting to approve backlog of minutes
• Agreed to request annual budget of $2,000-$3,000 from town
• Agreed to pause summer meetings after June 17

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

El comité se reúne para evaluar y deliberar sobre los candidatos para el puesto de Superintendente Interino. El objetivo de la sesión es seleccionar un grupo de finalistas para el cargo.

• Evaluación de candidatos preliminares para Superintendente Interino
• Selección de finalistas para Superintendente Interino

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

El Carlisle School Committee llevará a cabo una reunión remota para evaluar a los candidatos para el puesto de superintendente interino. La reunión incluye una sesión de evaluación preliminar para los candidatos a superintendente interino.

• Evaluación preliminar de los candidatos a superintendente interino

Recreation Commission

La Comisión de Recreación de Carlisle aceptará una renuncia y nombrará un nuevo miembro. Discutirán el Código de Conducta de la Ciudad, planes para el cricket y actualizaciones de instalaciones, incluyendo la renovación del Parque Diment y mejoras en el Campo Spalding. También se discutirá la programación de Summer Fun 2026.

• Votación para aceptar la renuncia de un miembro de la comisión
• Nombramiento de un nuevo miembro de la Comisión de Recreación
• Actualización sobre la renovación del Parque Diment
• Diamante de béisbol del Campo Spalding, jaula de bateo y nivelación del campo
• Letreros de uso de perros en Banta Davis y actualizaciones de las canchas de pickleball

Land Stewardship Committee

El Comité de Administración de Tierras elegirá a los oficiales para los años fiscales 2026 y 2027, revisará su estatuto y discutirá los planes de gestión de las tierras de conservación Fox Hill y Woodward. La reunión también cubre visitas a los sitios, revisiones presupuestarias y actualizaciones sobre el Cranberry Bog.

• Votar para elegir Presidente y Vicepresidente para los años fiscales 2026 y 2027
• Revisar el estatuto revisado del LSC
• Discutir la gestión de la tierra de conservación Fox Hill
• Discutir el estudio y la gestión de la tierra de conservación Woodward
• Actualizaciones de mantenimiento del Cranberry Bog y limpieza de escombros

Environmental Sustainability Committee

El comité se reunirá para votar sobre una revisión del estatuto y una presentación para el boletín municipal. Los miembros recibirán actualizaciones sobre la conectividad de la vida silvestre y el manejo de plantas invasoras. La sesión también incluye informes de enlace sobre el entorno construido y el transporte.

• Votación sobre la revisión del estatuto del comité
• Actualización del Proyecto de Conectividad de Vida Silvestre
• Clase de plantas invasoras del DPW
• Votación sobre la presentación para el Boletín Municipal
• Presentación sobre las represas de Cranberry Bog copatrocinada por SuAsCo

Trails Committee

El Comité de Senderos votará sobre actas, facturas y establecerá metas para 2026. Las actividades de alta prioridad en tierras de conservación incluyen reparaciones de caminos y control de erosión. Apoyarán proyectos de Eagle Scout y discutirán revisiones de la guía de senderos, accesibilidad y señalización. El comité también votará sobre nuevos miembros y oficiales.

• Reparación de Two Rod Road Fase 3
• Trabajo de erosión en Old Morse Road (7 y 15 de mayo, días laborables)
• Puente en Likely Trail hacia Westford
• Proyectos de Eagle Scout: Brady Quayle nuevo sendero en Town Forest, Lucas Milliken quiosco de señalización
• Reparación del puente Spalding el 9 de mayo y reparación de la pasarela Rodgers Connector el 31 de mayo

The committee voted unanimously to recommend John Zielinski and Merritt Maxim as full voting members, and several associate members. Alan Ankers was elected Chair, Pat Wolfe Vice Chair, and Warren Spence Clerk. The committee also approved $242.22 in CPA fund reimbursements for wetland filing and legal notice expenses.

• Approved May 3 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Approved May 12 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Reimbursed Warren $60.22 for wetland filing from CPA account (unanimous)
• Reimbursed $182 to Carlisle Mosquito for legal notice from CPA account (unanimous)
• Recommended John Zielinski and Merritt Maxim as full voting members (unanimous)
• Recommended Kath as associate member through 2028 (unanimous)
• Recommended Sarah Carmichael, Adam Chojnacki, Michael Bond as associate members through 2029 (unanimous)
• Elected Alan Ankers as Chair, Pat Wolfe as Vice Chair, Warren Spence as Clerk (unanimous)

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

El Carlisle School Committee llevará a cabo una reunión remota para reorganizar el comité y recibir una actualización sobre la búsqueda de superintendente. No se esperan votaciones sobre contratos o políticas específicas.

• Reorganización del comité
• Actualización sobre la búsqueda de superintendente

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

Esta reunión conjunta de los Comités Escolares de Concord y Concord-Carlisle incorporará nuevos miembros, elegirá oficiales y votará sobre aumentos salariales no sindicales para el FY27. También discutirán planes de mejora escolar para todas las cinco escuelas (Alcott, Thoreau, Willard, CMS, CCHS), la actualización del Centro de Buceo Maisey O'Donnell y el manual del estudiante 2026-27. Los comités aceptarán una donación anónima de $274 para la Semana Senior y entrarán en sesión ejecutiva para discutir la negociación colectiva con los sindicatos del personal.

• Elección de Presidente y Vicepresidente de los Comités Escolares de Concord-Carlisle y Concord
• Votación sobre aumentos salariales no sindicales para el FY27
• Planes de Mejora Escolar 2026-2027 para todas las escuelas
• Aceptación de donación anónima de $274 para la Semana Senior
• Actualización del Centro de Buceo Maisey O'Donnell

Safety Committee

El Comité de Seguridad revisará las actas anteriores, discutirá el resultado de la Town Meeting y recibirá actualizaciones sobre señales, espejos y el financiamiento de Complete Streets. Se tomará la opinión pública y se establecerán las fechas de futuras reuniones.

• Revisar las actas del 24 de marzo y 1 de abril de 2026
• Actualización sobre la Town Meeting
• Actualización sobre señales y espejos
• Actualización sobre el financiamiento de Complete Streets
• Período de aportes comunitarios

Cemetery Committee

El Cemetery Committee se reunirá para tratar asuntos de rutina, incluida la aprobación de las actas, y recibirá una actualización sobre la evaluación de posibles sitios de expansión para el cementerio. El comité también se preparará para el Old Home Day (OHD) y revisará la lista de proyectos.

• Actualización de la evaluación del sitio de expansión
• Preparación para el OHD (probablemente Old Home Day)
• Revisión y aprobación de actas
• Revisión de la lista de proyectos

Community Preservation Committee

El comité votará sobre si modificar una subvención de la Community Preservation Act para el proyecto de restauración del diamante de béisbol de Spaulding Field. También aprobarán las minutas de su reunión del 18 de mayo.

• Votación sobre la modificación de la subvención de la CPA para la restauración del diamante de béisbol de Spaulding Field
• Adopción de las minutas de la reunión del 18 de mayo de 2026

Zoning Board of Appeals

La Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación llevará a cabo una discusión informal sobre una posible solicitud de variación para 238 Munroe Hill Road. La junta podría votar sobre el nombramiento de un nuevo miembro y la aprobación de un formulario de solicitud revisado. La reunión incluye elementos de procedimiento estándar, como la aprobación de actas y el período de comentarios públicos.

• Discusión informal de la solicitud de variación en 238 Munroe Hill Road
• Posible votación sobre un nuevo miembro de la junta
• Posible votación sobre el formulario de solicitud revisado
• Aprobación de las actas del 4 de mayo de 2026
• Período de comentarios públicos

Town Clerk

Este aviso anuncia el retiro anticipado de las boletas de voto anticipado y ausente para la Elección Anual del Pueblo del 2 de junio de 2026. El proceso se llevará a cabo el 1 de junio de 2026, a partir del mediodía en la Sala Parlin del Ayuntamiento y está abierto a la observación pública. Esto es un asunto de procedimiento, no una reunión deliberativa.

• Retiro anticipado de boletas de voto anticipado y ausente el 1 de junio de 2026 a las 12:00 p.m.
• Ubicación: Sala Parlin, Ayuntamiento, 66 Westford Street, Carlisle
• Observación pública permitida
• Para la Elección Anual del Pueblo del 2 de junio de 2026

Fire Station Building Renovation Committee

El comité escuchará aportes del público, votará las actas y recibirá actualizaciones sobre una determinación del DEP y una protesta de sublicitación presentada. También revisarán dibujos revisados para elementos en el registro de riesgos y refinarán las estimaciones de costos blandos para el presupuesto.

• Actualización sobre determinación del DEP y protesta de sublicitación presentada
• Conjunto de dibujos revisados para elementos en el registro de riesgos
• Refinamientos de estimaciones de costos blandos
• Aprobación de actas
• Discusión del cronograma

Cultural Council

El Carlisle Cultural Council discutirá la organización y financiación del próximo Music Festival y los planes para una recepción de beneficiarios en septiembre. También revisarán la estrategia de marketing de la encuesta de 2026 y recibirán actualizaciones sobre finanzas y redes sociales. Además, el consejo abordará la membresía del comité y los enlaces para el Race Amity Day y el Pride Festival.

• Organización y financiación del Music Festival
• Fecha y ubicación de la recepción de beneficiarios en septiembre
• Discusión de marketing de la encuesta de 2026
• Actualizaciones de enlaces para el Race Amity Day y el Pride Festival
• Revisión del informe financiero

The Carlisle Cultural Council approved a $10,000 grant to the Old Home Day Committee for the 2026 Music Festival (7-0). They also recommended reappointing Chris Brenne and appointing Mark Levitan to the council for three-year terms. Event planning for the Music Festival and upcoming festivals was discussed.

• Approved $10,000 grant to Old Home Day Committee for Music Festival (7-0)
• Recommended reappointment of Chris Brenne to Cultural Council (4-0, unanimous)
• Recommended appointment of Mark Levitan to Cultural Council (5-0, unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 5 meeting (unanimous)

Affordable Housing Trust

El Carlisle Affordable Housing Trust discutirá el proyecto de Bog House, incluyendo informes de arquitectura e ingeniería, y votará sobre una factura de Gienapp Architects por $10,800. También considerarán una factura de la consultora de vivienda Liz Rust (monto por determinar) y revisarán una actualización de monitoreo de CHAPA. Otras discusiones incluyen Friendly 40B's y la membresía del trust hasta 2027.

• Aprobar factura de $10,800 de Gienapp Architects para Bog House
• Aprobar factura (por determinar) de la Consultora de Vivienda Liz Rust
• Discutir informes de arquitectura e ingeniería de Bog House
• Revisar carta de monitoreo de CHAPA fechada el 4/22/2026
• Discutir Friendly 40B's y la membresía de CAHT hasta 2027

Town Clerk

Town Meeting Study Committee

El Comité de Estudio de la Reunión Municipal revisará y finalizará un borrador del informe final, incorporando las lecciones aprendidas de la Reunión Municipal Anual del 18 de mayo. Votarán para aprobar el informe final y las actas de la reunión del 9 de febrero.

• Aprobar actas de la reunión del 9 de febrero de 2026
• Revisar el borrador del informe final
• Agregar lecciones aprendidas de la Reunión Municipal Anual del 18 de mayo de 2026
• Finalizar y aprobar el informe final

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

El Comité Escolar de Carlisle discutirá la planificación de la sucesión del superintendente y podría votar sobre los próximos pasos para la búsqueda del superintendente. La reunión incluye dos períodos de comentarios públicos.

• Discusión sobre la planificación de la sucesión del superintendente
• Posible votación sobre los próximos pasos de la búsqueda del superintendente

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

El Comité Escolar Conjunto Subcomité de Educación Especial y el Comité Asesor de Padres de Educación Especial se reunirán para revisar el año escolar 2025-2026. La reunión incluye un período de comentarios públicos y se lleva a cabo en formato híbrido con acceso remoto a través de Zoom.

• Revisión del año escolar 2025-2026

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

El Interim Superintendent Search Committee se reunirá para discutir y revisar las lecciones aprendidas del proceso de búsqueda. No están programadas votaciones ni decisiones; la reunión es principalmente para reflexión y discusión procedimental.

• Discusión de lecciones aprendidas del proceso de búsqueda

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Carlisle School Committee will discuss superintendent succession planning and may vote on next steps for the superintendent search. Public comments will be heard for 10 minutes. The meeting is hybrid with remote access available.

• Discussion of Superintendent Succession Planning
• Potential vote on Superintendent Search Next Steps

Regional Meetings

El Lowell Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board se reúne para aprobar las actas, revisar los informes financieros y discutir una actualización de sus estatutos. La reunión incluye informes de rutina del Administrador y del Director Financiero.

• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 23 de abril de 2026
• Aprobación del warrant
• Informe del Administrador
• Informe mensual del Director Financiero
• Actualización de los estatutos de la LRTA

Municipal Facilities Committee

El Municipal Facilities Committee aprobará las actas, escuchará un informe del Gerente de Instalaciones, discutirá los resultados de la Town Meeting y asignará $300 para espejos de baño del Town Hall. También recibirán actualizaciones sobre proyectos en curso, incluidos el sistema de agua del Town Hall, el estudio HVAC de Grant/Robbins, el HVAC del Brick building, la renovación de la biblioteca, renovaciones de tres ascensores del Municipio, y comités de construcción para Policía, Bomberos y DPW. Se aceptan comentarios del público a través del chat.

• Asignar $300 para espejos de baño del Town Hall
• Actualización sobre el sistema de agua del Town Hall
• Estado del estudio HVAC de Grant/Robbins
• Actualización sobre la renovación de la biblioteca
• Renovación de 3 ascensores del Municipio

Conservation Commission

La Comisión de Conservación de Carlisle escuchará solicitudes de eliminación de árboles dentro de las zonas de amortiguamiento, votará sobre certificados de cumplimiento para proyectos de construcción pasados y discutirá actualizaciones sobre la presa Cranberry Bog, incluyendo un programa de inspección estatal y opciones futuras. También aprobarán alcances de trabajo para la siega y la eliminación de plantas invasoras en terrenos de conservación.

• Solicitud de eliminación de árboles: 18 árboles en 72 Brook Street
• Certificado de cumplimiento para cancha de tenis en 19 Estabrook Road
• Certificado de cumplimiento para el proyecto de 18 unidades Woodward Village
• Presa Cranberry Bog #1: inspección estatal y discusión de opciones futuras
• Aprobación de factura de $9.36 de O'Connor Ace Hardware

The Commission approved a peer review of the Woodward Village project at a cost not to exceed $2,860, funded by the applicant, before issuing a full certificate of compliance. They conditionally approved a full certificate for 19 Estabrook Road requiring fern species documentation, and approved tree removal at 991 North Road with three native blueberry bushes as mitigation. A tree removal request at 72 Brook Street was continued to allow development of a mitigation planting plan.

• Approved $2,860 peer review for Woodward Village certificate (5-0)
• Approved full certificate for 19 Estabrook Road, conditioned on fern documentation (4-0)
• Approved tree removal at 991 North Road with 3 blueberry bushes as mitigation (5-0)
• Continued tree removal at 72 Brook Street to next meeting (4-0)
• Noted dam repairs completed at Cranberry Bog Dam #1 (informational)

Conservation Commission

La Comisión de Conservación llevará a cabo una audiencia pública virtual sobre una Solicitud de Determinación (DOA# 397) de Glenn Sinsigalli para eliminar 18 árboles en 72 Brook Street (Mapa de Assessores 13, Parcela 63-D) bajo la Ley de Protección de Humedales de Carlisle. La reunión es solo remota y los documentos están disponibles en línea.

• Solicitud de Determinación DOA# 397 para la eliminación de 18 árboles en 72 Brook Street
• Audiencia pública virtual el 28 de mayo de 2026 a las 7:00 pm
• Ubicación de la propiedad: Mapa 13, Parcela 63-D
• Documentos disponibles en el sitio web del municipio bajo 'Presentaciones actuales de la WPA por propiedad'

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will hold a discussion regarding the Spalding Field baseball diamond. No other items are on the agenda.

• Discussion of Spalding Field baseball diamond

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss a septic system at 31 Aaron Way, consider development plans for Woodward Village and Fern's, and appoint agents under state law. Routine reports from the Public Health Nurse and Health Director are also scheduled.

• 31 Aaron Way septic system discussion
• Woodward Village development discussion
• Fern's discussion
• Appointment of agents under M.G.L. c. 111, § 30

Select Board

The Select Board will vote on an inter-municipal agreement with Lincoln for shared building commissioner services and on financing for the Gleason Public Library renovation project, including donation acceptance. They will also review committee charters, personnel policies, and a code of conduct. A special town meeting is on the agenda, along with appointments and the FY25 audit exit conference.

• Appoint Carren Panico to Community Preservation Committee as citizen-at-large
• Review and potential vote on Trails, Building, and Cemetery Committee charters
• Vote on inter-municipal agreement with Lincoln for shared building commissioner services
• Vote on Gleason Public Library renovation project financing and donation acceptance
• Vote on personnel policies and code of conduct

The Select Board approved an inter-municipal agreement with Lincoln for shared building commissioner services. They also approved updated charters for the Trails Committee, Police Station and Fire Station Building Committees, and the Cemetery Committee. A fall special town meeting was discussed but no decision was reached; the board will decide in June. Appointment of Carren Panico to the Community Preservation Committee was deferred to June 9.

• Approved inter-municipal agreement with Lincoln for shared building commissioner services (unanimous)
• Approved revised Trails Committee Charter (unanimous)
• Approved revised Police Station and Fire Station Building Committee charters (unanimous)
• Approved revised Cemetery Committee Charter (unanimous)
• Deferred appointment of Carren Panico to Community Preservation Committee to June 9
• Leaned against holding a fall special town meeting; formal decision scheduled for June 9 or June 23

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The committee will discuss superintendent succession planning and then potentially vote on next steps for the search process. Public comments are allowed at the start.

• Discussion of superintendent succession planning
• Potential vote on superintendent search next steps

Recreation Commission

The Carlisle Recreation Commission meets to discuss the Spalding Field Baseball Diamond. No other agenda items are listed. The meeting is open to the public.

• Discussion of Spalding Field Baseball Diamond

Council on Aging and Human Services

The Carlisle Council on Aging and Human Services will meet to approve a new slate of board members and officers for FY 2025-26. They will also discuss a proposed job description for a shared position with the Recreation Commission. Additionally, a candidate for Select Board will be introduced and take questions.

• Vote on new slate of Board members/officers for FY 2025-26
• Proposed COAHS/RecCom position job description
• Introduction and Q&A with Select Board candidate Rebekah Vieira
• Director's report from Geoffrey Kotowski
• Financial report from Abha Singhal

The board unanimously approved the FY27 board and officers, with Mary Cheever as chair. They accepted the April minutes, May Director's Report (which included a $31K Concord Carlisle Foundation grant), and April financial reports. Discussion on a proposed COAHS/RecCom social services position was tabled pending formation of an advisory group to determine needs.

• Approved FY27 board slate unanimously (Mary Cheever chair, Toni McBride vice chair, Verna Gilbert secretary, Abha Singhal treasurer)
• Accepted April 2026 minutes by voice vote
• Accepted May 2026 Director’s Report by voice vote
• Accepted April 2026 Financial Reports by voice vote
• Tabled social services position job description pending advisory group

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Concord Carlisle High School Advisory Council is meeting to discuss feedback on the draft Student Handbook and School Improvement Plan for the 2026-2027 school year. The meeting includes introductions, statutory obligations, and public comments.

• Review of 2026-2027 Student Handbook draft
• Review of 2026-2027 School Improvement Plan draft
• Public comments period

The School Advisory Council met to review drafts of the 2026-2027 student handbook and school improvement plan. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was focused on discussion and feedback.

• No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and discussion-only.

Recreation Commission

The subcommittee is reviewing the planning process for Diment Park, including coordination with engineers and designers. The group will discuss how the project aligns with the Church Street sidewalk and Complete Streets program, as well as potential grant funding.

• Planning updates from Nitsch Engineering and Lu-La Design Studios
• Coordination with the Church Street sidewalk project
• Discussion of PARC Acquisitions Grant
• Discussion of Municipal ADA Improvement Grant

Environmental Sustainability Committee

The Environmental Sustainability Committee will vote on a charter revision and approve minutes. They will discuss the Wildlife Connectivity Project, trail signs, and an electric mower update. Liaison reports cover multiple town boards and committees. Outreach includes website updates, newsletter, and an invasive pull event.

• Charter revision discussion and vote
• Wildlife Connectivity Project update
• Trail signs discussion
• Contingency funds project discussion and possible vote
• Town Hall invasive pull event discussion

The committee voted unanimously to spend up to $250 on 'Invasive Plants in Massachusetts' booklets for distribution. It also approved several sets of past meeting minutes and discussed a charter revision, asking for comments by the next meeting. No public input was received.

• Approved up to $250 for invasive plant booklets (unanimous)
• Approved April 16, 2026 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Approved April 30, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 7, 2026 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of April 2, 2026 minutes for revisions
• Agreed to host Highland Building presentation at a future meeting

Historical Commission

The Carlisle Historical Commission will review goals for the Demolition Review Bylaw and discuss plans for Fall Town Meeting. They will also consider revisions to commission rules, update on the Historic House Plaque program, and discuss the Bog House Housing Project. Other items include fire station updates and events like Route to Sustainability Day.

• Demolition Review Bylaw goals section review and Fall Town Meeting discussion
• Revisions to Historical Commission Rules & Regulations (discussion/action)
• Historic House Plaque update and action
• Bog House Housing Project discussion
• Fire Station updates

Cemetery Committee

The committee will review and approve prior meeting minutes, recap recent activities, and prepare for the upcoming Town Meeting. They will also discuss a project list and membership matters.

• Review of meeting minutes
• Recap of RTSD
• Town Meeting preparation
• Project list discussion
• Membership update

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Carlisle School Committee will hold a remote meeting on May 19, 2026. The main item is a 45-minute discussion on superintendent succession planning, followed by a possible vote on next steps for the search. Public comments will be taken.

• Discussion on superintendent succession planning (45 minutes)
• Potential vote on superintendent search next steps

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a discussion regarding the upcoming Annual Town Meeting, with potential votes on related matters.

• Annual Town Meeting discussion (potential votes)

The board decided to award the fire station renovation contract to the second lowest bidder because the apparent lowest bidder was not the most responsive and responsible due to the cost of the roof add alternate. The town will not initially pursue the roof add alternate. The board also discussed verbal support for the DPW Building project at the upcoming Annual Town Meeting.

• Awarded fire station renovation to second lowest bidder
• Decided not to pursue roof add alternate

Regional Meetings

The Lowell Regional Transit Authority Audit & Finance Subcommittee will meet on May 18, 2026 to discuss the completed FY2025 audit. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at the LRTA administrative office.

• Discussion of completed FY2025 audit

Fire Station Building Renovation Committee

The committee will discuss and vote on the current bid status and project budget for the fire station renovation. They will also approve previous meeting minutes and take public input.

• Vote on bid status update for fire station renovation
• Vote on project budget update
• Approval of meeting minutes

The committee unanimously revised its recommendation to award the fire station renovation project to Construction Dynamics after rejecting Seaver's bid as nonconforming under Massachusetts statute. The revised $17.5 million budget maintains the town meeting warrant article amount by reducing several contingencies and eliminating line items. The committee declined to rebid the project, citing significant delay and cost escalation risks.

• Rejected Seaver's bid as nonconforming due to exceeding DCAM certification limit (unanimous)
• Revised recommendation to award project to Construction Dynamics as lowest qualified bidder with add alternates 1, 2, 3 (7-0)
• Approved project budget of $17.5M: $14,839,000 construction bid, $1,153,000 contingency, $1,404,000 soft costs, $104,000 soft cost contingency (7-0)
• Advised against rebidding project without roof component, citing 6-month delay and $445,000 escalation risk

Finance Committee

The Carlisle Finance Committee will hold a final discussion on the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. No specific financial figures or action items are listed on this agenda.

• Final FY27 budget discussion

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will discuss and vote on two editorial changes to CPA Warrant Article 26 for the May 18, 2026 Town Meeting. The substance of the article remains unchanged. They will also vote on reappointing Carren Panico as Member-at-Large for a term ending June 30, 2027, and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Vote on editorial changes to CPA Warrant Article 26 for Town Meeting motions booklet
• Vote to recommend Carren Panico's reappointment as Member-at-Large through June 2027
• Approve minutes of April 29, 2026 meeting

The Community Preservation Committee approved minutes from April 29 and unanimously recommended Carren Panico for reappointment as Member-at-Large to the Select Board. The committee also approved two editorial changes to CPA Warrant Article 26, as presented in the ATM Motions’ Booklet. The meeting adjourned after a unanimous vote.

• Approved minutes of 4-29-26 with spelling correction (unanimous)
• Recommended Carren Panico as FY27 Member-at-Large to Select Board (unanimous)
• Approved editorial changes to CPA Warrant Article 26 as in Motions' Booklet (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 5:36pm (unanimous)

Police Station Building Renovation Committee

The Police Station Building Renovation Committee will hear community input and receive updates on construction progress, furniture quotes, and community room A/V equipment quotes. No specific dollar amounts or contractor names are listed. These updates are expected to inform next steps for the project.

• Construction update on police station renovation
• Furniture quote update
• Community room A/V fit-out and quote update
• Community input period

Historical Commission

The Carlisle Historical Commission will discuss and vote on a Community Preservation Act (CPA) article for the Gleason Public Library for the Fiscal Year 2027 Town Meeting. The meeting also includes administrative updates and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Vote on Gleason Public Library CPA FY27 Town Meeting Article

Transfer Station Action Committee

The Transfer Station Action Committee will vote to approve two new members for three-year terms. They will also discuss the budget, including available and committed funds, and a policy proposal regarding parking. Updates on a DEP grant and Black Earth curbside services are scheduled. A proposal to refresh the Swap Shop and a discussion on promoting a Select Board decision are also on the agenda.

• Vote to approve John Petrie and Laura Snowdon for additional 3-year terms
• Budget discussion on available and committed funds
• Transfer Station parking policy proposal
• Update on DEP grant and Black Earth status (bins and curbside)
• Efforts to promote Select Board decision including signage

The committee unanimously approved language for a new parking policy at the Transfer Station, which will be submitted to the Select Board. It also allocated $600 for six signs to promote the food waste policy, and noted that Black Earth curbside collection will begin town-wide on June 26th.

• Approved parking policy proposal language (unanimous)
• Approved John Petrie and Laura Snowdon for additional 3-year terms, plus Geoffrey Aardsma as new member (unanimous)
• Approved $600 for six food waste policy signs (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 12, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Selected raffle winners for May 3 and May 9 events
• Voted to write a Trash Talk article on what happens to recycled materials

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a continued public hearing on a plan to remove invasive Japanese knotweed at 812 Maple Street using livestock grazing, herbicide, and smothering. They will also consider a certificate of compliance for emergency culvert replacement on Westford Street and vote on a mower purchase for trail maintenance. Other items include beaver management strategies, land use permits, and appointment of a liaison to the Land Stewardship Committee.

• Public hearing (continued) for DEP File #125-1208: Japanese knotweed removal and ecological restoration at 812 Maple Street, Greenough Conservation Land
• Request for Full Certificate of Compliance for emergency replacement of collapsed 30-inch culvert on Westford Street (DEP File #125-1189)
• Tree removal request at 991 North Road: three trees within 100-foot buffer zone
• Land use permit request: Girl Scouts evening hike at Foss Farm with 35 people and 5 vehicles on May 29
• Vote to pay bills totaling approximately $1,593.70 to various vendors including Weston & Sampson ($872)

The Conservation Commission closed the public hearing and issued an Order of Conditions for invasive knotweed removal at Greenough Conservation Land, requiring coordination with local groups, a POEA-free herbicide, and monitoring. It also granted a Certificate of Compliance for an emergency culvert replacement on Westford Street and approved a one-time land use permit for a Girl Scouts evening hike at Foss Farm. The commission continued hearings on a tree removal request and discussion of Cranberry Bog Dam #1, and voted to recommend three applicants for open positions and to purchase an electric mower for trail maintenance.

• Recommended Murphy, Webster, and Kiszewski for open commission positions (5-0)
• Issued Order of Conditions for knotweed removal with special conditions (5-0)
• Granted Certificate of Compliance for Westford Street culvert (4-0)
• Continued tree removal hearing to May 28 pending DBH measurements and planting plan (5-0)
• Continued Cranberry Bog Dam #1 discussion to May 28 (5-0)
• Approved one-time land use permit for Girl Scouts hike (4-0)
• Approved purchase of electric mower for trail maintenance with contributions (5-0)

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Carlisle School Committee will discuss and vote on an interim superintendent candidate. They will also consider approving a 6th grade overnight field trip to Nature's Classroom (Oct 13-16, 2026) and review Town Meeting warrant articles. Other agenda items include updates on special education, strategic planning, and facility naming.

• Interim superintendent candidate discussion & vote
• Approval of Grade 6 overnight field trip to Nature's Classroom (Oct 13-16, 2026)
• Accounts Payable Warrants: 26SE20 ($49,738.55), 26SE21 ($248,653.53), 26SE22 ($50,505.98)
• Payroll Warrants: 26PR20 ($481,265.96), 26PR21 ($483,926.65), 26PR22 ($429,985.07)
• Vote on facility naming

Trails Committee

The Carlisle Trails Committee will interview candidates to fill committee vacancies. The meeting includes discussion of candidates and a vote on adjournment.

• Interview candidates for Trails Committee membership

The committee interviewed three applicants for full and associate membership but took no vote on appointments. The only formal action was a unanimous vote to adjourn.

Town Meeting

The Town Moderator is holding open office hours for residents to ask questions about the Annual Town Meeting process and warrant articles. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

Select Board

The Board will discuss and vote on key Town Meeting warrant articles including the FY27 Operating Budget and the Fire Station project. They will also consider a Solicitation Bylaw, Community Preservation Act updates for Bog House and the Library, and a DPW update. Additionally, the Board will vote on a Code of Conduct and Personnel Policies, and hold a police officer pinning ceremony.

• Vote on FY27 Operating Budget
• Fire Station project update and vote
• Solicitation Bylaw discussion
• Police Officer Pinning Ceremony for Zach Coleman and Mark Cianci
• Vote on Code of Conduct

The Select Board unanimously approved a $200,000 increase to the FY27 operating budget for vocational tuition and transportation, offset by $50,000 in increased state aid and $150,000 from free cash. The final operating budget is approximately $11.7 million. The board also unanimously recommended adoption of Article 26 (Community Preservation projects) and Article 22 (Solicitation Bylaw) for Town Meeting, and approved release of certain Executive Session minutes.

• Approved FY27 operating budget with $200,000 vocational line item (unanimous)
• Recommended Article 26 for Town Meeting: Library ($500k), Affordable Housing Trust ($200k), other CPC projects (unanimous)
• Recommended Article 22 (Solicitation Bylaw) for Town Meeting with amendments (unanimous)
• Approved release of Executive Session minutes from 2023-2026 (unanimous)

Municipal Facilities Committee

The Municipal Facilities Committee will discuss funding for the library renovation project and consider a vote to support a warrant article for the Fire Station renovation. They will also receive a report from the Facilities Manager and review ongoing projects including the Town Hall water system, HVAC studies, and elevator renovations. Public comments are accepted via chat.

• Discuss funding for library renovation project
• Possible vote on support for warrant article for Fire Station renovation
• Town Hall water system project update
• Grant/Robbins HVAC study
• Renovation to three Town elevators

The committee voted unanimously to support Article 4, a $17.5 million fire station project, at the Annual Town Meeting. They also approved the April 30 meeting minutes and received updates on facility repairs, library project funding, and the Grant/Robbins schematic design. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Supported Article 4: $17.5M Fire Station Project (5-0)
• Approved April 30 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Gleason Public Library Trustees

The Gleason Public Library Trustees meet jointly with the Municipal Facilities Committee to discuss the library's Community Preservation Act (CPA) application. This is a single-item meeting focused on this funding request.

• Discussion of Gleason Library CPA application

The Gleason Public Library Trustees held a joint meeting with the Municipal Facilities Committee. No substantive decisions were recorded in these minutes; all actions are documented in the MFC minutes.

Fire Station Building Renovation Committee

The Fire Station Building Renovation Committee will review design updates, bid status, and cost estimates for the project. The body will also discuss a recommendation for Warrant Article #4 and an outreach update.

• Review of design and Planning Board outcome
• Update on bid status and project cost estimate
• Warrant Article #4 recommendation to Select Board
• Outreach update and Annual Town Meeting presentation
• Preliminary timeline post Annual Town Meeting

The committee voted to drop the roof replacement alternate (Alternate 4) after the low bidder (Seaver Construction) was disqualified due to insufficient single project limit, and the cost of adding the roof under the next-lowest bidder (CDI) was deemed unjustified. The committee will proceed with Seaver's base bid plus three alternates for a total construction cost of approximately $14.9M and recommend a $17.5M warrant article to the Select Board, excluding the roof.

• Dropped Alternate 4 (roof replacement) from project (7-0)
• Recommended $17.5M warrant article to Select Board (7-0 consensus)
• Approved minutes of 15 April 2026 (6-0-1)
• Approved minutes of 29 April 2026 (6-0-1)

Finance Committee

The Carlisle Finance Committee will discuss the updated budget for fiscal year 2027 during this meeting. No votes or decisions are scheduled beyond the discussion.

• Discussion of FY27 updated budget

Town Meeting

This is an informational session, not a decision-making meeting. The Town Moderator will answer public questions about the Annual Town Meeting process and warrant articles.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct a site plan review for the renovation and expansion of the fire station at 80 Westford Street. They will also review legal documents and as-built plans to close out the Woodward Village project. Additionally, the board will discuss zoning bylaw processes for clustered residential developments.

• Site plan review for Carlisle Fire Station expansion at 80 Westford Street
• Woodward Village close-out review of legal documents and as-built plans
• Discussion of Clustered ROSC Zoning Bylaw process for ATM 2027
• Site plan review requirements for Newhouse Wildlife Rescue
• Vote on positions for upcoming Town Meeting articles

The board voted unanimously to approve ten plan changes for the Woodward Village close-out as insubstantial under the ROSC zoning bylaw. The fire station renovation public hearing was continued after discussion on landscaping, signage, and access. Outstanding items for Woodward include finalizing legal documents and trail kiosk coordination.

• Approved ten as-built plan changes as insubstantial for Woodward Village (7-0)
• Continued public hearing for Carlisle Fire Station renovation and expansion to a future date
• Directed applicant to add larger caliper trees (5-6 inch) at front of outbuilding
• Agreed to remove redundant entrance sign from fire station site plan
• Directed applicant to show future well access route on plans and include scenic road consent condition
• Requested applicant provide red canopy color samples for fire station entrance

DPW Renovation Building Committee

The DPW Renovation Building Committee will interview three designer candidates for the town's Department of Public Works renovation project. The committee will also take public input before the interviews.

• Interview LiRo-Hill at 1:30pm
• Interview RGB at 2:20pm
• Interview HKA at 3:00pm

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Carlisle School Committee will hold public interviews for an interim superintendent candidate. They will also hear a 'Story of a School' presentation. The meeting is conducted via hybrid remote and in-person format.

• Public interviews for interim superintendent candidate
• Story of a School presentation

Safety Committee

The Carlisle Safety Committee will review and approve past meeting minutes, discuss plans for an upcoming Town Meeting presentation, and receive updates on crosswalk signs and Complete Streets funding. The meeting includes time for community input and scheduling future sessions.

• Update on Complete Streets funding
• Town Meeting presenter plan and slide approval
• Update on crosswalk signs
• Meet new committee liaison Rebecca Madden-Sturges
• Review and approve minutes from three past meetings

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will discuss and possibly act on a contract with the school for extended use of the Brick Building, receive a renovation update for Diment Park, and consider filling the Summer Fun Co-Director position. Other agenda items include a purchasing threshold policy, cricket at Spalding, and water line work at the Dog Park.

• Contract with School for Extended Use of the Brick Building
• Diment Park Renovation Update
• Summer Fun 2026 Co-Director Position
• Purchasing Threshold Policy
• Dog Park Water Line

Environmental Sustainability Committee

The Environmental Sustainability Committee will hold a virtual meeting on May 7, 2026. They will discuss and vote on positions for upcoming town warrant articles, consider applications for new committee terms, and hear presentations on the Cranberry Bog House and Library Renovation. The agenda also includes votes on a letter of support for Wildlife Corridors and potential funding for an electric mower, along with updates from various town boards and outreach efforts.

• Vote on positions for warrant articles (item 7)
• Presentation and possible vote on Cranberry Bog House by Town Planner
• Presentation and possible vote on Library Renovation by Gleason Library Trustees
• Vote on letter of support for Wildlife Corridors Project
• Discussion of funding assistance for Conservation Commission electric mower

The committee voted unanimously to support Article 26 V for CPA funding to convert the Cranberry Bog House into affordable housing, including a land swap for conservation replacement. They also unanimously supported CPA funding for Gleason Library renovation, allocated up to $1,500 to assist with purchasing an electric mower, and endorsed two candidates for reappointment to the committee.

• Approved support for Article 26 V (Cranberry Bog House CPA funding) (unanimous)
• Approved support language for Article 26 V (unanimous)
• Approved support for Article 26 III (Gleason Library renovation) (unanimous)
• Approved support language for Article 26 III (unanimous)
• Approved wildlife corridor letter to Ryan (unanimous)
• Allocated up to $1,500 for electric mower purchase (unanimous)
• Endorsed Christina Christodoulopoulos and Glenn Reed for reappointment (unanimous)
• Approved newsletter articles and invasive plant workshop flyer (unanimous)

Council on Aging and Human Services

The Council on Aging and Human Services Nominating Committee will meet to review candidates for the FY2027 board and propose a full slate for approval at the May 26 board meeting.

• Review candidates for FY2027 COAHS Board and propose slate for board vote on May 26

Trails Committee

The Trails Committee will vote on a charter revision and discuss priority trail projects, including Two Rod Road repair, erosion fixes, and new trail construction. They will also approve minutes and bills, and review goals for 2026.

• Two Rod Road repair Phase 3
• Old Morse Road erosion repair
• Elliott steep trail relocation
• New Pond View Trail at Greenough
• Bridge on Likely Trail to Westford

The committee unanimously approved a revised CTC Charter. They also approved bills for lumber purchases, nominated a liaison to the Conservation Restriction Advisory Committee, and authorized a $25 fee for an Old Home Day table. Several trail maintenance projects were completed or advanced.

• Approved revised CTC Charter (unanimous)
• Approved $503.12 Concord Lumber payment from gift account (unanimous)
• Approved $141.28 duckboard lumber payment from CPA account (unanimous)
• Approved April 8 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Nominated Marc as CTC liaison to CRAC (unanimous)
• Authorized $25 payment for Old Home Day table fee (unanimous)
• Agreed to open Carlisle Trekker Award to former residents (unanimous)
• Tabled applicant interviews to May 12 meeting

Town Trust Fund Administration Working Group

The Town Trust Fund Administration Working Group will vote on procedures governing the review, approval, and disbursement of town funding resources. They will also discuss possible approval of The Scholarship Fund of Concord guidelines and prepare final recommendations for the Select Board.

• Approve February 5 meeting minutes
• Vote on Public Assistance procedures for town funding resources
• Review and possible vote on Scholarship Fund of Concord guidelines
• Prepare findings and recommendations for Select Board outbrief

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The joint Concord and Concord-Carlisle School Committees will vote on FY26 budget transfers and second-read policies on building access, visitors, and school nutrition. They will also hear updates on the Thoreau Fire, the Beede Center dry dive addition, and the electric bus pilot, along with a presentation from the Special Education Parent Advisory Council.

• Vote on FY26 budget transfers
• $1,500 donation from Concord Carlisle Foundation for counseling support
• $608 anonymous donation for prom tickets
• CCHS Girls Soccer bonding trip to Camp Merriwood
• CCHS Football preseason trip to Maine

The joint school committee approved the FY26 budget transfers to reallocate funds for higher benefit costs, an OPEB contribution, and increased heating expenses. They also seated new Concord School Committee members, postponed the election of chair to June 3, and appointed a recording secretary. Consent agenda items including minutes and donations were approved.

• Seated new Concord School Committee members (unanimous)
• Postponed election of chair/vice chair to June 3 (3-0-2)
• Appointed Erin Higgins as CSC Recording Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items A-E and G-L (6-0-1)
• Approved April 15 CSC minutes with amendment (4-0-1)
• Approved FY26 budget transfers (6-0-1)

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The joint Concord-Carlisle School Committee will discuss and vote on FY26 budget transfers, consider first and second readings of policies on harassment and non-discrimination, and receive updates on the Thoreau fire, electric buses, and a diving addition at Beede Center. They will also accept donations and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Accept $1,500 Concord Carlisle Foundation donation for counseling support
• Accept anonymous $608 donation for prom tickets
• Vote on FY26 budget transfers (CCRSD)
• First reading of policy JICK - Harassment of Students
• Second reading of policy ECAB - Access to Buildings and Grounds

Cemetery Committee

The Carlisle Cemetery Committee is meeting to review and approve minutes, prepare for Town Meeting, review regulations, receive a DPW update, and discuss the project list. No major decisions or specific projects are mentioned.

• Review and approval of minutes
• Town Meeting preparation: videos, papers, decks
• Regulations review
• DPW update
• Project list review

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will review and ratify previous meeting items for Open Meeting Law compliance, discuss financial and chaperone updates, and plan the June 5th Friday Night Lights event. The main decision is whether to rent inflatables like obstacle courses or interactive games, with vendor Busy Bee offering a two-hour arrival window.

• Ratify March 10 meeting minutes and actions for Open Meeting Law
• May FNL recap and financial update
• Chaperone update for upcoming events
• Discuss inflatable rental options (obstacle courses, interactives) with price limits
• Logistics for June 5th FNL: arrival/pickup times and vendor Busy Bee's offer

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a remote meeting to informally discuss a potential variance application at 238 Munroe Hill Road. They will also vote on articles for the Annual Town Meeting. Other business includes approval of prior meeting minutes and invoices.

• Informal discussion of variance application at 238 Munroe Hill Road
• Votes on Annual Town Meeting articles
• Approval of March 2, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approval of invoices

The board voted 4-0 to support Article 23, amending the nonconforming structure expansion bylaw. It also approved the March 2 meeting minutes as amended and scheduled a site visit for a potential variance application. No formal decision was made on the variance; discussion was informal.

• Approved March 2, 2026, meeting minutes as amended (2-0-2)
• Voted to support Article 23 at Annual Town Meeting (4-0)
• Scheduled site visit for 238 Munroe Hill Road variance concept on May 14, 2026
• Agreed to draft recruitment notice for new ZBA members

Town Meeting

This meeting is a procedural walk-through for presenters of articles on the Annual Town Meeting warrant. No substantive decisions or votes will occur.

• Walk-through of Annual Town Meeting Warrant for procedural and logistical issues

Gleason Public Library Trustees

The Gleason Public Library Trustees will review renovation project funding, including a CPA grant and capital campaign progress. They will also discuss temporary library space during construction and planning for the upcoming Town Meeting.

• Renovation project funding with CPA grant and other fundraising updates
• Capital campaign progress report
• Temporary library space plans
• Review of MFC plans
• Town Meeting planning

The trustees unanimously voted to accept an $820,682 donation from the Library Endowment for the renovation project, contingent on CPA grant approval at Town Meeting. They also approved a $90K lease for temporary library space at 1 River Road and an additional $19,000 contract amendment for Schwartz Silver Architects due to a timeline extension. The budget is on track, with FY27 budget upcoming for Town Meeting approval.

• Accepted $820,682 endowment transfer for renovation (unanimous)
• Approved $90K 12-month lease for temporary library space at 1 River Road (unanimous)
• Authorized $8,810.05 from Hollis Fund and $9,165.25 from Melone Fund for architect fees (unanimous)
• Accepted $19,000 contract amendment for Schwartz Silver Architects (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April meetings

Fire Station Building Renovation Committee

The Fire Station Building Renovation Committee will discuss the project's current schedule and design. Members will review bid estimates and prepare for an upcoming Planning Board meeting.

• Design review for Planning Board submission
• Project cost estimate and bid review
• Water supply determination update
• Community outreach update

The Fire Station Building Renovation Committee reaffirmed its $17.5M project cost estimate, including a 6.5% contingency, and agreed to present that figure to the Select Board. They also received a favorable update from DEP on water supply determination and discussed bid review, outreach, and upcoming meeting schedules.

• Approved minutes of 7 April 2026 (unanimous)
• Confirmed comfort with $17.5M project cost and contingency structure (consensus)
• Agreed to brief Select Board with $17.5M figure and open-item accounting (consensus)
• Requested CMS provide historical change-order data on Tecton (consensus)
• Moved next meeting to May 12 to incorporate Planning Board outcomes (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Carlisle Finance Committee will hold discussions on the Bog House and the FY27 budget. The meeting will also include roll call and adjournment.

• Discussion on Bog House
• Discussion on FY27 budget

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hold a public hearing to present and discuss the operating budget for fiscal year 2027. Residents can provide public comment on the proposed spending and revenue plans.

• FY27 Operating Budget presentation

Cultural Council

The Carlisle Cultural Council will hear a presentation from Gleason Library regarding the upcoming Town Meeting Warrant. Members will also discuss the Highland Building and review plans for upcoming community events. Other agenda items include marketing the 2026 survey, planning the grantee reception, and updates on finances and social media.

• Gleason Library presentation on Town Meeting Warrant
• Highland Building discussion
• 2026 survey marketing
• Upcoming events: Race Amity Day, Pride Festival, Music Festival
• Grantee reception planning in September

The Carlisle Cultural Council unanimously approved two resolutions: supporting the use of CPA funds for the Gleason Public Library renovation and supporting the renovation of the Highland Building for community space. Both motions passed 5-0 and will be presented at Town Meeting.

• Approved motion supporting $500K CPA funds for Gleason Library renovation (5-0)
• Approved motion supporting Highland Building renovation for community space (5-0)

Conservation Restriction Advisory Committee

This committee will recap a site visit for Conservation Restriction #33a, discuss its own charter, and plan summer meetings and conservation restriction inspections.

• Recap site visit for CR#33a
• Discuss CRAC Charter
• Schedule summer meetings
• Schedule CR inspections

Concord Carlisle Adult and Community Education Committee

The CCACE Advisory Committee will approve March meeting minutes and receive program updates on adult education summer classes and fall planning, driver education instructor training and scheduling, and the IMSCC report. They will also review registration and budget numbers and discuss projects and meeting schedules for the upcoming year.

• Program updates: Adult Ed summer classes and fall planning
• Driver Ed: new instructor training this summer and 2026-2027 class schedule
• IMSCC report from Pam & Alison
• Registration and budget numbers review
• Planning for next year's committee projects and meeting schedule

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The joint SESC and SEPAC meeting will discuss planning for Extended School Year (ESY) 2026 and receive an update on the superintendent search. The committee will also hear reports from the School Committee and SEPAC, and approve minutes from two prior meetings.

• ESY 2026 Planning
• Superintendent Search Update
• Approval of minutes from 2/26/26 and 3/26/26 joint meetings
• School Committee Update
• SEPAC Update

Municipal Facilities Committee

The Municipal Facilities Committee will discuss and potentially decide on warrant articles for the upcoming Town Meeting. They will also receive updates on ongoing projects including the library renovation, Town Hall water system, HVAC studies for Grant/Robbins and the brick building, and renovations to three town elevators. The committee will hear a report from the Facilities Manager and take community input.

• Library renovation update
• Town Hall water system project status
• Grant/Robbins HVAC study
• Brick building HVAC study
• Renovation to 3 town elevators

The Committee voted unanimously to support a $500k Community Preservation Act grant for the Gleason Public Library renovation and $579k for the HVAC system. It also endorsed several Town Meeting warrant articles, including $407k for municipal facility maintenance, $1.4m for DPW building design, $1.3m for Town Hall rehabilitation, and a $1.5m combined town operations budget. Support for the $17.5m fire station project was deferred to the May 12 meeting.

• Supported $500k CPA grant for library renovation (5-0)
• Supported $579k for HVAC project (5-0)
• Endorsed Article 3: Municipal Facility Maintenance $407k (5-0)
• Supported DPW Building Project Design $1.4m (5-0)
• Supported Town Hall Rehabilitation Borrowing $1.3m (5-0)
• Supported combining town operations budget $1.5m (5-0)
• Deferred support for Fire Station Project $17.5m to May 12 meeting

Environmental Sustainability Committee

The Environmental Sustainability Committee will vote on funding for an invasive plant workshop's native replacement plants, discuss a co-sponsored presentation, and decide positions on Town Meeting Warrant articles.

• Vote on approval of funds for invasive plant workshop native replacement plants
• Discussion and vote on SuAsCo/ESC co-sponsored presentation by Nick Nelson
• Discussion and votes on positions regarding Town Meeting Warrant articles

The Committee approved an additional $50 for the Invasive Plant Workshop, the workshop proposal, and up to $480 for native plants to replace invasives in the Town Hall parking area. They also agreed to co-host a presentation on dam removal with SuAsCo, approving up to $180 for publicity, and voted to support Town Meeting warrant articles 3, 4, 5, and 6 with statements emphasizing environmental benefits.

• Approved $50 supplement for Invasive Plant Workshop (unanimous)
• Approved Invasive Plant Workshop proposal and submission to Town Administrator (unanimous)
• Approved up to $480 for native plant replacement in parking area (unanimous)
• Approved co-hosting Nick Nelson presentation on dam removal with SuAsCo (unanimous)
• Approved up to $180 for presentation publicity (unanimous)
• Supported warrant article 3 with statement on Green Community funds (unanimous)
• Supported warrant article 4 with statement on sustainability improvements (unanimous)
• Supported warrant article 5 with statement on solar array (unanimous)

DPW Renovation Building Committee

The DPW Building Committee will receive community input and review submissions from design firms responding to a Request for Qualifications for the DPW building renovation project. The committee may discuss and potentially advance one or more firms for further consideration.

• Review of Design Request for Qualifications submissions for DPW building renovation

Fire Station Building Renovation Committee

The committee will review bid results and potential cost estimate impacts for the fire station renovation. They will also discuss design updates, a Planning Board update, and a water supply determination.

• Bid results and cost estimate impact
• Design review and Planning Board update
• Water supply determination update
• Schedule update
• Public input

The committee reviewed bid results, selecting Seaver Construction as apparent low bidder. After risk analysis and budget adjustments, they developed a $17.5M total project budget including all alternates, contingencies, and soft costs. The recommendation will be presented to the Select Board on May 12 and Town Meeting on May 18.

• Identified Seaver Construction as apparent low bidder ($14.44M base + $226,803 alternates)
• Developed $17.5M budget proposal including all four alternates, risk items, and contingencies
• Scheduled DEP meeting for April 30 to resolve water supply requirements
• Set Planning Board presentation for May 11 and Select Board presentation for May 12
• Scheduled public outreach: May 3 display at RTSD, May 16 at transfer station
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Community Preservation Committee

The CPC will discuss and vote on final grant amounts for the Gleason Library Renovation and Cranberry Bog House Affordable Housing projects. They will also vote on the committee's final recommendation to the Annual Town Meeting, which includes FY27 appropriations and several specific projects.

• Adoption of minutes from March 23, 2026
• Finalize grant request for Gleason Library Renovation
• Finalize grant request for Cranberry Bog House Affordable Housing
• Vote on Warrant Article 26: FY27 CPA appropriations and specific projects
• Discussion of CPC Chair/Co-chair for FY27

The Community Preservation Committee unanimously approved a $500K CPA grant for the Gleason Library renovation and a $200K grant for design and permitting of the Cranberry Bog House affordable housing project. The committee also finalized a recommendation to Town Meeting for six CPA appropriations, including rental assistance, high school amenities, and vital records preservation. An interim chair was appointed for June.

• Approved $500K for Gleason Library renovation (unanimous)
• Approved $200K for Cranberry Bog House affordable housing design and permitting (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Article 26: FY27 CPA appropriations for six projects (unanimous)
• Appointed Krissy O'Shea as Interim CPC Chair starting June 2 (unanimous)
• Accepted previous minutes with spelling correction (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Carlisle Board of Health will discuss and potentially vote on a revised fee schedule and amendments to septic regulations, including Section 15.019 on disposal system installer permits and a garbage grinder deed restriction. They will also hear a presentation on a cranberry bog and consider a septic issue at 143 Brook Street.

• Discussion of septic regulations Section 15.019 and garbage grinder deed restriction
• Fee schedule review/update
• Cranberry bog presentation
• 143 Brook Street septic matter
• Appointment of agents under M.G.L. c.111 §30

Select Board

The Select Board will vote on several Town Meeting articles, including the FY27 Compensation and Classification Plan, a cell tower lease, and a canvassing and solicitation bylaw. They will also discuss renovations to the Fire Station and DPW. A joint meeting with the Historical Commission will address the Demo Review Bylaw. Additionally, the board will approve the Annual Town Election warrant and ballot questions.

• Vote on Article 18: FY27 Compensation and Classification Plan
• Vote on Article 21: Lease of town property for cell tower
• Vote on Article 22: Canvassing and Solicitation Bylaw
• Discussion of Fire Station renovation (Article 4) and DPW renovation (Article 5)
• Joint meeting with Historical Commission on Demo Review Bylaw

The Select Board unanimously approved the revised Land Stewardship Committee charter and appointed four members. It also voted 5-0 to recommend the FY27 Compensation and Classification Plan to Town Meeting. Discussion on a proposed canvassing bylaw was continued to May 12, and the board received updates on the library CPA funding request and fire station renovation bids.

• Approved Land Stewardship Committee charter (5-0)
• Appointed four members to Land Stewardship Committee (5-0)
• Recommended passage of Article 18, FY27 Compensation and Classification Plan (5-0)

Historical Commission

The Carlisle Historical Commission meets jointly with the Select Board to discuss the Demolition Review Bylaw and the Highland Building. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only agenda.

• Discussion of Demolition Review Bylaw
• Discussion of Highland Building

Gleason Public Library Trustees

The Gleason Public Library Trustees and the Carlisle Select Board will hold a joint meeting to discuss the library's Community Preservation Act (CPA) application. This application seeks funding for a library project. The meeting will address the specifics of the proposal.

• Discuss Gleason Library CPA application

The Gleason Public Library Trustees held a joint meeting with the Carlisle Select Board on April 28, 2026, lasting only 12 minutes. The minutes refer to Select Board minutes for details and record no substantive decisions or actions.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will receive updates on the library renovation and the Bog House financial status. They will also discuss the draft presentation and the FY27 budget. The meeting includes routine approval of minutes.

• Library Renovation Update
• Bog House Financial Update
• Draft presentation and FY27 discussion

Council on Aging and Human Services

The Council on Aging and Human Services will review financial updates, vote on revisions to local rental assistance applications, and discuss hiring a new social services manager. Members will also meet candidates for open board positions and review library grant materials ahead of May’s town meeting.

• Vote on revised rental assistance application forms
• Recruitment for the Social Services Manager position
• Introduction of candidates for open Council on Aging board seats
• Review of library’s CPA grant application for May Town Meeting Warrant Article 26

The board approved the March minutes, director's report, and financial reports by voice vote. No substantive decisions were made; discussion focused on rental assistance criteria and the social services position.

• Approved March 2026 minutes (voice vote)
• Accepted March 2026 director's report (voice vote)
• Accepted March 2026 financial reports (voice vote)

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The School Committee will meet to review the finalists identified by the search committee. They will also establish the timeline for the interview process for these candidates.

• Review of Search Committee finalists
• Establishment of finalists interview process timeline

Recreation Commission

The Diment Park Subcommittee will discuss the design planning process and review a quote for additional survey work from Dillis & Roy. A vote may be taken to approve the additional cost. The committee will also set a timeline for future meetings with the Planning Board and Lu-La Design Studios.

• Vote on additional survey cost from Dillis & Roy
• Check-in on design planning process with chair summary
• Committee resignation
• Review minutes from April 14, 2026
• Discussion of timeline with Planning Board and Lu-La Design Studios

Gleason Public Library Trustees

The Gleason Public Library Building Committee and Trustees are meeting jointly to review bids for the library renovation project. They will also consider alternate bids and make recommendations on the next steps.

• Public comment period
• Review of renovation bids
• Review of alternate bids
• Recommendations on bid selection

The trustees and Building Committee jointly voted to accept Construction Dynamics, Inc.'s bid of $2,237,000 including alternates for the library renovation. Trustees also voted to request $500,000 in Community Preservation Act funding, noting a $765,700 shortfall after raising $2,361,000 toward the total $3,126,700 project cost.

• Awarded general contractor contract to Construction Dynamics, Inc. for $2,237,000 (with alternates)
• Voted to request $500,000 in CPA funding for the renovation project

Celebrations Committee

The Carlisle Celebrations and Veterans Committee will meet to review the progress of a memorial checklist, discussing completed and open items. They will also discuss Old Home Day and set the next meeting date.

• Review progress on memorial checklist items
• Discuss Old Home Day
• Vote to adjourn

Police Station Building Renovation Committee

The Police Station Building Renovation Committee will hear community input and review proposals from furniture vendors for the police station renovation project.

• Review of furniture vendor proposals
• Public community input session

Regional Meetings

This is a hybrid meeting of the Lowell Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board. The board will vote on minutes from March 26, 2026, a warrant, an administrator's report, a finance director's report, and a bylaws update. The agenda consists mainly of procedural items and routine reports.

• Vote on minutes from March 26, 2026
• Warrant approval (roll call vote)
• Administrator's Report
• Finance Director's Monthly Report
• LRTA Bylaws Update

Conservation Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing on a plan to remove invasive Japanese knotweed at 812 Maple Street using grazing, herbicides, and smothering. They will also consider a minor modification to a stream crossing at 244 Bingham Road and a tree removal request at 387 Acton Street. Additional discussions include selecting a pilot property for a long-term land management plan and reviewing equestrian use at Foss Farm.

• Public Hearing: Japanese knotweed removal at 812 Maple Street (DEP #125-1208)
• Minor modification: reduce box culvert length from 22 ft to 20 ft at 244 Bingham Road (DEP #125-1174)
• Tree removal request for one dead tree in buffer zone at 387 Acton Street
• Selection of pilot conservation property for land management plan
• Discussion of Pony Club equestrian use at Foss Farm

The commission voted 5-0 to select Fox Hill as the pilot property for a long-term land management plan. It also approved conditional removal of a dead tree at 387 Acton Street and authorized specific maintenance items for the Pony Club at Foss Farm. A public hearing on invasive species removal at Greenough Conservation Land was continued to May 14. No action was taken on a culvert modification request; the applicant was directed to submit a formal amendment.

• Continued public hearing on invasive removal at Greenough (5-0)
• Approved tree removal at 387 Acton St, contingent on conservation restriction check (5-0)
• Selected Fox Hill as pilot property for land management plan (5-0)
• Authorized Pony Club maintenance items 1-5, 6 (inside ring), and 9 at Foss Farm (5-0)
• Directed applicant for culvert modification to submit formal amendment (no vote)

Agricultural Commission

The Carlisle Agricultural Commission holds a hybrid meeting to discuss the LSC charter, plan for Sustainability Day and a summer event, and receive a report from a joint visit to the Woodward Property with other committees.

• Discussion of LSC charter
• Sustainability Day planning
• Agricultural Commission Summer Event
• Report on visit to Woodward Property with Trails Committee, Conservation Foundation, and Conservation Commission

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will hold a presentation explaining the relationship between the town budget and property tax assessments, the roles of board versus staff, and property record card information. Public commentary will be heard. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Public commentary period (15 min)
• Presentation: 'Zero Sum Game' on budget and tax assessments

Cemetery Committee

The Cemetery Committee will meet remotely to review a Cemetery Committee article and draft documents for an upcoming Town Meeting. The agenda is procedural with no specific decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review of Cemetery Committee article
• Review of draft documents for Town Meeting

Police Station Building Renovation Committee

The committee will hear a construction update on the police station renovation project. Community input will be taken. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Renovation project construction update
• Community input period

The committee approved the minutes from the March 6, 2025 meeting. No substantive decisions were made on change orders or requests from the police chief; those items remain under review or on hold.

• Approved March 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Transfer Station Action Committee

The Transfer Station Action Committee will review organics strategy following a Select Board meeting and consider a proposal to expand the Swap Shop. Other agenda items include approving minutes, setting a June meeting date, discussing a welcome kit and sandwich board signage, and planning for a May 9th audit.

• Approve minutes from March 5, March 20, and April 3 meetings
• Discuss organics strategy post Select Board April 14 meeting
• Proposal for swap shop expansion
• Proposal for sandwich board info at transfer station
• Follow up on plans for May 9th audit of transfer station operations

The committee decided to proceed with plans to support the Select Board's action on responsible kitchen waste disposal, avoiding the terms 'mandate' and 'ban'. They also approved a grant request for swap shop expansion and authorized up to $500 for a May 9 event at the Transfer Station.

• Approved minutes of March 5, March 20 (amended) and April 3 meetings, unanimously
• Scheduled May 14 and June 11 meetings
• Proceeded with plans to support Select Board's kitchen waste disposal action, avoiding 'mandate' and 'ban'
• Approved grant request for swap shop expansion (unanimous vote)
• Authorized up to $500 for May 9 event (unanimous vote)
• Agreed on welcome kit content, including a one-pager, web link, and kitchen bin
• Set 'Trash Talk' approach to align with Select Board's option
• Approved monthly sandwich board system with protective envelopes

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Interim Superintendent Search Committee will meet remotely only to adjourn into executive session for the purpose of considering or interviewing applicants for the interim superintendent position. No public business will be conducted.

• Adjourn to executive session to interview superintendent applicants (Purpose 8)

Environmental Sustainability Committee

The Carlisle Environmental Sustainability Committee will hold a virtual meeting to discuss and possibly vote on a contingency funds project. They will also discuss the Wildlife Corridors Project, trail signs, and various liaison reports. Outreach updates and a vote on RTSD are also on the agenda.

• Contingency funds project (discussion, possible vote)
• Wildlife Corridors Project (discussion)
• Trail Signs (discussion)
• RTSD (updates, vote)
• Approval of minutes (vote)

The committee unanimously approved up to $400 for a hands-on invasive species removal workshop led by Backyard Invasives. Also approved up to $225 for a third quarterly outreach hour and $8 for table rentals at Route To Sustainability Day. Trail sign work was deferred to next fiscal year due to Conservation Commission workload.

• Approved up to $400 for invasive species workshop (unanimous)
• Approved up to $225 for third quarterly ESC hour (unanimous)
• Approved additional $8 for RTSD table rentals, total $1,108 (unanimous)
• Approved letter to the editor publicizing RTSD (unanimous)
• Approved thank-you letter for RTSD (unanimous)
• Deferred trail sign funding to next fiscal year

Conservation Commission

The Carlisle Conservation Commission is holding a public site visit at Woodward Fields to assess boundary lines, invasive species, field maintenance, and vegetation related to traffic safety. This is the only item on the agenda.

• Site visit of Woodward Fields (parcels 10-3-B-1, 10-3-B-2, and 10-4-OS) to assess invasive species, field maintenance, and vegetation for traffic safety

The Conservation Commission conducted a site visit at Woodward Fields with no deliberation or votes. No substantive decisions were made at this meeting.

Affordable Housing Trust

The Carlisle Affordable Housing Trust will discuss an update on the bog house project's engagement with outside architects and engineers, then vote on final contract estimates as part of a $200K request to the Community Preservation Committee. The trust will also discuss other affordable housing initiatives and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Update on bog house architect and engineer engagement
• Vote to approve final contract estimates for architect and engineers (part of $200K CPC request)
• Other affordable housing initiatives discussion
• Approve minutes of March 19, 2026 meeting
• Set next meeting date

The trust approved up to $40,000 for LandTech to create a site plan for the Bog House, including feasibility of trail parking (5-0, one abstention). Also approved an application to Town Meeting and the Community Preservation Committee for $200,000 in project funding (unanimous). Discussed a potential friendly 40B development that would include 25% affordable units.

• Approved $40,000 for LandTech site plan (5-0, Hart abstained)
• Approved application for $200,000 from Town Meeting and CPC (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 3/19/2026 (unanimous)
• Discussed potential friendly 40B development

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will hear a presentation on the Gleason Public Library's Community Preservation Act (CPA) article for the 2026 Town Meeting and consider a vote of support. They will also discuss the Bog House housing project, revisions to the commission's rules and regulations, and updates to the demolition review bylaw, including a flowchart revision and recommendations from the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Core Committee.

• Gleason Public Library CPA FY27 Town Meeting Article – presentation and possible vote of support
• Bog House Housing Project – discussion
• Revisions to Historical Commission Rules & Regs – discussion and action
• Demolition Review Bylaw flowchart revision – review and discussion
• Fire Station Renovation Project – discussion

Fire Station Building Renovation Committee

The Fire Station Building Renovation Committee will receive updates on design review, water supply determination, and the bidding process for the fire station project. Public input will be taken at the start of the meeting.

• Design review of renovation plans
• Water supply determination update
• Bidding process update
• Planning Board review update
• Outreach update

The committee reached consensus to oppose Planning Board suggestions to widen the rear driveway to two-way and to rotate the fire station sign 90 degrees. They will communicate their preference to keep the driveway one-way and the sign parallel to the street. The group also approved prior meeting minutes and discussed upcoming outreach and bidding deadlines.

• Consensus to keep rear driveway one-way (unanimous)
• Consensus to keep fire station sign parallel to street (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 31 Mar 2026 meeting (6-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for 27 Apr 2026
• Agreed to seek MassDEP guidance on water supply determination
• Planned outreach at Route to Sustainability Day on 3 May

Transfer Station Action Committee

The Transfer Station Action Committee will hold a joint meeting with the Select Board to present and discuss the Food Waste Mandate. The meeting is hybrid and will take place at the Clark Room in the Town Hall.

• Presentation and discussion on Food Waste Mandate
• Joint meeting with the Select Board
• Hybrid meeting format
• Location: Clark Room, Town Hall, 66 Westford St.

Select Board

The Select Board will finalize and sign the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, including votes on a Classification and Wage Plan and a Canvassing and Solicitation Bylaw. They will also discuss a food waste mandate, amend the town credit card policy, and consider an inter-municipal agreement for plumbing and gas inspection services with Acton. Additional votes include approving charters for town committees and a police mutual aid agreement.

• Vote on Inter-Municipal Agreement with Acton for Plumbing and Gas Inspectional Services
• Finalize Annual Town Meeting Warrant (includes Classification and Wage Plan, Canvassing and Solicitation Bylaw)
• Discussion on Food Waste Mandate with Transfer Station Action Committee
• Amend Financial Policy – Town Credit Cards (vote on Fire Chief credit card)
• Vote on Memorandum of Agreement for Police Mutual Aid

The Select Board unanimously adopted a 'Responsible Disposal of Food Waste' policy, effective April 22 (Earth Day), encouraging residents to stop putting food waste in solid waste bins at the transfer station. The policy relies on voluntary compliance with no enforcement. The Board also discussed a proposed shared services agreement with Acton for plumbing inspections, but no vote was taken.

• Adopted voluntary food waste disposal policy (unanimous)

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The joint school committee will discuss and vote on the amenities building project for Town Meeting, receive an update on cell phone policies, and discuss the Maisey O'Donnell Diving Center. Public comment will be heard.

• Vote on amenities building for Town Meeting
• Update on cell phone policy
• Discussion of Maisey O'Donnell Diving Center
• Approval of February 4, 2026 meeting minutes

The joint school committee approved the consent agenda item, adopting the February 4, 2026 minutes as amended (4 ayes, 1 nay, 1 abstain). All other agenda items were discussions only, including updates on cell phone policy, the Amenities Building, and the Maisey O’Donnell Diving Center. No other votes or decisions were taken.

• Approved February 4, 2026 meeting minutes with amendments (4-1-1)

Recreation Commission

The Diment Park Subcommittee will hear a presentation from Lu-La Design Studios on three design options for parking arrangements. Members will discuss pros and cons and decide whether to finalize a design for submission to the Planning Board, followed by discussion of the project timeline.

• Presentation of three design options by Lu-La Design Studios
• Discussion of pros and cons of parking arrangements
• Decision on need for further design modifications
• Determination if one design is ready for Planning Board review
• Discussion of timeline for Planning Board meetings

The Diment Park Subcommittee unanimously approved the February 11, 2026 meeting minutes. They reviewed three conceptual designs from Lu-La Studios, leaning toward a ramp entry option that saves a large oak tree and maximizes play space. No formal vote was taken on the design choices; the T-bone parking option was informally ruled out but kept as a contingency. Next steps include a presentation to the Planning Board on May 11.

• Approved content of Feb 11 minutes (6-0-1 abstain)
• Informally agreed to favor ramp entry design over angled and T-bone parking options
• Deferred final design selection pending Planning Board concept review
• Tabled T-bone option as contingency if ramp proves infeasible

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider a proposed amendment to Section 6.3 of the Zoning Bylaw, which addresses the extension of non-conforming uses. The change aims to align the bylaw with state law (M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 6), shifting jurisdiction from the Planning Board to the Zoning Board of Appeals. This hearing is in advance of the May 18, 2026 Annual Town Meeting.

• Proposed amendment to Section 6.3 Extension of Non-Conforming Use
• Alignment with M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 6
• Shift of jurisdiction to Zoning Board of Appeals
• Public hearing ahead of Annual Town Meeting on May 18, 2026

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on a zoning bylaw amendment aligning non-conforming use rules with state law, and a continued site plan review for the Carlisle Fire Station renovation and expansion at 80 Westford Street. Other discussions include Town Meeting articles, the Bog House, Proctor Road cell tower, DPW building project, and clustered ROSC zoning for the 2027 Annual Town Meeting.

• Zoning bylaw amendment to align Section 6.3 with state law on non-conforming uses
• Continued site plan review for Carlisle Fire Station renovation/expansion at 80 Westford Street
• Discussion of DPW Building Project and process
• Proctor Road Cell Tower update
• Discussion of process for Clustered ROSC Zoning Bylaw for 2027 Town Meeting

The Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend a zoning bylaw amendment to town meeting that aligns Section 6.3 Extension of Non-Conforming Use with state law, removing the 50% threshold. They continued the public hearing for the Carlisle Fire Station renovation and expansion site plan review, with discussion focusing on design and well placement.

• Recommended zoning bylaw amendment to town meeting (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for zoning bylaw amendment (unanimous)
• Moved to have town counsel present legal argument at town meeting (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for Fire Station site plan review

Department of Public Works

The Department of Public Utilities will hold public hearings on Boston Gas Company (National Grid)'s proposal to increase gas base distribution rates by $144 million net, with a total revenue increase of $342 million. The proposal includes a five-year performance-based ratemaking plan, changes to customer charges and low-income discounts, and recovery of capital investments. The Department invites public comments until April 30, 2026, and has scheduled in-person and virtual hearings in multiple locations.

• Proposed $342 million total revenue increase, with $144 million net distribution rate hike (12%)
• Residential heating customers in Boston Gas area would see monthly increase of $23.66 (8.4%)
• Five-year performance-based ratemaking plan with annual formula adjustments
• One-time recovery request for liquefied natural gas life-cycle integrity projects
• Public hearings in Lowell, Quincy, South Yarmouth, Haverhill, Lynn, Acton, Boston, and virtually on April 13, 2026

Police Station Building Renovation Committee

The Police Station Renovation Building Committee will hear a construction update on the renovation project and take community input. The meeting is a regular progress check.

• Renovation project construction update

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Interim Superintendent Search Committee will meet on April 9, 2026, to call the meeting to order and then adjourn to executive session under state law to consider and interview candidates for the interim superintendent position, with no return to open session.

• Adjourn to executive session (MGL Ch. 30A, §21(a), purpose 8) to interview applicants for interim superintendent

Municipal Facilities Committee

The Municipal Facilities Committee will hear a report on Town Hall water system problems, review repair costs, and vote on funding. They will also discuss ongoing projects including HVAC studies, elevator renovations, and building committee updates.

• Vote on funding for Town Hall water system repairs
• Grant/Robbins HVAC study update
• Brick building HVAC status
• Renovation to 3 Town elevators
• Town Hall mechanical room expansion

The committee voted unanimously to spend up to $7,500 to replace the Town Hall pressure tank and close the building for repairs. They also approved $23,000 in fund transfers for facilities projects. Updates were given on elevator renovations, library mechanical contract, and HVAC analysis.

• Approved Town Hall pressure tank replacement and closure (not to exceed $7,500) (5-0)
• Approved minutes from 3/05 and 3/26 (5-0)
• Approved $23k transfer from MFC funds to facilities for projects

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on the Town's plan to remove invasive Japanese knotweed at 812 Maple Street using livestock grazing, herbicide, and smothering. They will also consider a request to invalidate a certificate of compliance for tree removal at 384 River Road and review an enforcement order for unpermitted wetland filling at 509 South Street. Other items include extension requests, tree removal requests, and discussions on land management practices and equipment purchases.

• Public hearing on invasive knotweed removal at Greenough Conservation Land (DEP #125-1208)
• Request to invalidate Certificate of Compliance at 384 River Road (42 trees never removed)
• Enforcement order at 509 South Street for unpermitted wetland filling, restoration plan due
• One-year extension request for sewer system in buffer zone at 229 Stearns Street
• Tree removal requests: one pine at 28 Woodbine Road and five ash at 242 Autumn Lane

The Conservation Commission unanimously supported a proposed structure for developing long-term management plans for conservation lands. The process involves multiple stakeholders, but no pilot property was selected; that decision is deferred to a future meeting.

• Approved $1,296.07 in bills for Foss Farm and Greenough maintenance (6-0)
• Authorized Trails Committee to install temporary duck boards on Otter Slide trail (5-0)
• Continued knotweed removal hearing at 812 Maple Street to April 23 (6-0)
• Authorized staff to help obtain invalid certificate of compliance for 384 River Road (6-0)
• Denied early extension request for septic system at 229 Stearns Street (6-0)
• Approved removal of dead pine tree at 28 Woodbine Road (6-0)
• Approved removal of five ash trees at 242 Autumn Lane with emerald ash borer disposal condition (6-0)
• Supported proposed structure for long-term conservation land management plans (6-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review a slideshow for an April 21 presentation and then enter executive session to deliberate on abatement applications under state law. The agenda includes public commentary and routine business such as document signing and minutes approval.

• Review slideshow for Assessing Department presentation on April 21
• Executive session for abatement applications (M.G.L. Ch. 59, §60)
• Public commentary period (15 minutes)

Trails Committee

The committee is discussing and prioritizing conservation land activities for 2026. Members will review specific trail repairs, accessibility assessments, and potential Eagle Scout projects. The meeting also includes a vote on membership changes and charter revisions.

• Two Rod Road repair Phase 3
• Old Morse Road erosion control
• Elliott steep trail relocation
• New Pond View Trail at Greenough
• Proposal for DPW to mow trails on Town conservation land

The committee approved up to $600 for Lucas Milliken's Eagle Scout project to build an information kiosk at Great Meadows. They also discussed numerous trail maintenance projects and updates on other initiatives. No other funding decisions were made.

• Authorized up to $600 for kiosk (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 03-04-26 as amended (unanimous)
• Agreed to add five goals to draft committee charter
• Set work day for Elliott steep trail relocation on April 12

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The interim superintendent search committee is meeting only to adjourn to executive session to interview applicants for the superintendent position. No public decisions will be made at this meeting.

• Adjourn to executive session to interview employment applicants for superintendent search

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Carlisle School Committee will discuss the facilities budget, review town meeting warrant articles, and engage in strategic planning for superintendent succession. A potential vote on transferring the facilities budget to the Town is scheduled. The committee will also approve consent agenda items including warrants totaling over $1.1 million.

• Approve warrants totaling $1,196,561.46
• Discuss Facilities Budget (20 min)
• Review Town Meeting Warrant Articles (10 min)
• Potential vote on transfer of facilities budget to Town
• Strategic Planning/Superintendent Succession Planning (30 min)

Youth Commission

The Carlisle Youth Commission will discuss planning for an off-site Friday Night Lights event in April, review the April FNL recap, and approve meeting minutes. They will also hear public comments and set future FNL themes for May (Graduation) and June (Pride).

• Approve meeting minutes from 3/10/26
• Public comments
• April FNL recap
• Planning for April off-site FNL
• Future FNL themes: May Graduation, June Pride

The Youth Commission approved booking an ice cream truck for a May event and raised the price limit to $1,200. They also approved purchasing a new ping pong table. The April 'FNL' event was deemed successful, and future themes were set for May (graduation) and June (pride). The next meeting is scheduled for May 5th at 7:30 PM via Zoom.

• Approved March 10 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of new ping pong table (~$500) (unanimous)
• Approved booking ice cream truck for May event
• Approved raising ice cream truck budget cap to $1,200
• Discussed moving future FNL to winter due to success
• Agreed to test no-ticket snack system at school
• Planned to bring own ice packs for future events
• Tabled food truck decision to June

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Interim Superintendent Search Committee will meet to screen and interview applicants for the position. The entire meeting will be held in executive session to protect the recruitment process.

• Interviews for Interim Superintendent candidates

Fire Station Building Renovation Committee

The committee will review the occupancy narrative and current design plans for the fire station renovation. They will also receive an update on the contractor bidding process and discuss outreach strategies for the upcoming Town Meeting.

• Review of occupancy narrative
• Design review of renovation plans
• Update on contractor bidding process
• Plan outreach ahead of Town Meeting

The committee unanimously approved the occupancy narrative estimating the fire station's average daily occupancy at under 25 persons, to be submitted to MassDEP for water supply determination. David Flannery was designated as the committee's representative for MassDEP meetings. Design options for the renovation were presented but no decision was made, pending feedback from the Planning Board.

• Approved occupancy narrative for MassDEP (unanimous)
• Designated David Flannery as MassDEP representative (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

This meeting has been cancelled. The agenda included public commentary, routine business, review of a slideshow for an April 21 presentation, and a move to executive session to deliberate on abatement applications.

• Meeting cancelled
• Slideshow review for Assessing Department presentation on April 21, 2026
• Executive session for abatement applications per MGL c.59 §60

The Board of Assessors meeting scheduled for April 7, 2026, was cancelled. No decisions were made.

School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional)

The Carlisle Interim Superintendent Search Committee is meeting to review interview questions and prepare for initial interviews of candidates for the interim superintendent position. This is a remote meeting with public access via Zoom.

• Review of interview questions for interim superintendent candidates
• Preparation for initial interviews of candidates

Cultural Council

The council will review applications for the winter grant round, which involves funding decisions for local cultural projects. They also plan to organize the triennial Spring 2026 survey and discuss updates on music festival planning and social media marketing.

• Review of winter grant round applications
• Organizing Spring 2026 survey (required every 3 years)
• Update on Music Festival planning
• Social media and marketing update
• Housekeeping on Fall 2026 MCC grants

The Carlisle Cultural Council voted unanimously to fully fund six winter grant applications at $500 each, totaling $3,500. The council also set a standard honorarium range of $300-500 for performers and speakers, and amended the community survey to include 'Other Music' and split social media options. Next steps include launching the survey May 1-June 30 and finalizing the Music Festival lineup.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Fully funded six winter grants at $500 each, totaling $3,500 (unanimous)
• Set honorarium range for performers/speakers at $300-500
• Amended survey: changed 'Popular Music' to 'Other Music', split Social Media into Instagram and Facebook
• Scheduled next meetings: May 4 and June 1 at noon