Board of Assessors reviews proposed Demolition Review Bylaw
Board of Assessors reviews proposed demolition review bylaw for November town meeting. The Historical Commission presented its final draft on August 18, proposing a 12-month waiting period for demolishing buildings built before 1970, replacing an earlier 18-month proposal with rolling 50-year age
Board of Assessors · Meeting of August 18, 2026
CARLISLE — Board of Assessors reviews proposed demolition review bylaw for November town meeting. The Historical Commission presented its final draft on August 18, proposing a 12-month waiting period for demolishing buildings built before 1970, replacing an earlier 18-month proposal with rolling 50-year age criteria. Chair Kenneth Mostello raised concerns about ambiguous language in a key bylaw provision, questioning whether it mandates compliance or merely suggests best practices.
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Source: the Board of Assessors meeting of August 18, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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