Carlisle Zoning Board Approves Museum Gala, Three Other Permits in April Session
Carlisle's Zoning Board of Appeals approved four special permits and cleared two comprehensive-permit modifications at its April 16 hybrid meeting.
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Carlisle Middle School Building Project Projects $7.4 Million in Final Savings
Carlisle's middle school building project is on track to close with roughly $7.4 million in projected savings against an original pre-construction estimate of approximately $111 million.
Carlisle Finance Committee Unanimously Elects New Leadership Ahead of Annual Town Meeting
CARLISLE — April 16, 2026 — Carlisle Finance Committee unanimously elected a new officer slate and outlined its town meeting strategy at its April 16 meeting. The committee approved a full leadership transition to take effect after Annual Town Meeting on April 27: Don Kupka as chair, Lindsay Liss as vice chair,
Carlisle Human Services Committee Launches Search for New Member
Carlisle's Human Services Committee reported charitable distributions nearly double last year's pace and began recruiting a new member.
Concord Commission Approves Piano Art Installation 4-1 in Historic Districts
Concord's Historic Districts Commission approved a 30-day installation of three painted pianos in the historic districts, 4-1, while raising serious size concerns about a proposed Black Heritage Trail marker project.
Carlisle Climate Action Committee Backs Revised Solar Policy, Names Town Meeting Speakers
Carlisle Climate Action Committee unanimously re-endorsed two revised town meeting warrant articles and heard an update from consultants on the town's climate action plan revision.
Spencer-East Brookfield School Committee Approves $597,740 to Plug FY26 Budget Gaps
CARLISLE — April 15, 2026 — Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School Committee approves $597,740 in budget fixes ahead of May override vote. The committee voted unanimously at its April 15 meeting to approve $297,102 in line-item transfers and $300,638 from excess-and-deficiency reserves to close fiscal year
Carlisle Board of Health Takes No Action on Two Mold Inspection Appeals
CARLISLE — April 15, 2026 — Carlisle Board of Health unanimously declines to act on two mold-related inspection appeals tied to Concord Housing Authority units. The board voted four times in favor of no action on appeals filed by tenant Catherine Kershaw, who alleges she has been sickened by toxic mold
Concord Transportation Advisory Committee reviews final draft of two-year mobility plan
Concord Transportation Advisory Committee takes up final draft of comprehensive mobility strategy.
Carlisle Pollinator Panel Votes to Oppose DPW Facility at Peter Spring Fields
Carlisle's Pollinator Advisory Committee voted unanimously Tuesday to urge the town to keep Peter Spring Fields in organic agricultural use, away from a proposed Department of Public Works relocation.