Concord HDC Approves Pride Crosswalk on Main Street, Advances Two Sign Applications
Concord's Historic Districts Commission unanimously approved a temporary rainbow pride crosswalk on Main Street at its March 18 meeting.
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Carlisle School Committee Meeting Produces No Reportable Record From March Session
CARLISLE — March 18, 2026 — Carlisle School Committee's March 18 meeting cannot be reported from the available recording. The sole transcript fragment captured by Carlisle's community access TV consists of the repeated phrase "I don't know, I don't know, I don'
Concord-Carlisle Shelter Agreement, Inspector Vacancy Dominate Board of Health Meeting
CARLISLE — March 18, 2026 — Concord Board of Health hears of inspector departure, major septic permit, and unresolved emergency shelter agreement with Carlisle. Inspector Mike Finioli, described as a three-and-a-half-year veteran of the department, gave notice at the March 18 meeting with his last day March 19,
Carlisle Public Works Commission Opposes Solar, Composting Petitions; Backs $600,000 Planning Fund
Carlisle Public Works Commission unanimously opposes solar rooftop bylaw and composting petition, backs $600,000 facilities study.
Carlisle Conservation Committee Plans Knotweed Mapping, Invasive Consulting for Spring
Carlisle Conservation Committee plans knotweed mapping, invasive consulting, and Earth Day willow giveaway.
Carlisle Planning Board unanimously advances six zoning articles to Annual Town Meeting
CARLISLE — March 16, 2026 — Carlisle Planning Board unanimously recommends six zoning bylaw amendments for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting. Meeting remotely on March 16, Chair Rob Almeida and members Andrew Boardman, Abby Flanagan, Alan Boghossian, Sue Felschen, and Pat Nelson voted to advance articles covering exterior lighting, MBTA Communities implementation,
Carlisle Audit Committee Sets April Deadline to Track FY25 Financial Statements
Carlisle's Financial Audit Advisory Committee reviewed a delayed fiscal year 2025 audit timeline and ongoing internal control concerns at its March 9 meeting.
Carlisle Oversight Committee Questions Groundwater Monitoring Near Concord Town Line
Carlisle's 2229 Main Street Oversight Committee raised concerns about gaps in groundwater monitoring and debated public outreach strategy ahead of an April 2 EPA town-hall meeting.
Carlisle Cemetery Committee Unanimously Backs $850,000 Sleepy Hollow Expansion
Carlisle Cemetery Committee unanimously backs $850,000 Sleepy Hollow expansion ahead of town meeting.