Cultural Council approves Music Festival grant, recommends new members
Carlisle Cultural Council approves $10,000 Music Festival grant and committee appointments. The council unanimously approved a $10,000 grant to the Old Home Day Committee to address the $10,523.87 shortfall in the 2026 Music Festival. Chair Debbie Bentley recommended to the Select Board the
Cultural Council · Meeting of June 1, 2026
Carlisle Cultural Council approves $10,000 Music Festival grant and committee appointments. The council unanimously approved a $10,000 grant to the Old Home Day Committee to address the $10,523.87 shortfall in the 2026 Music Festival. Chair Debbie Bentley recommended to the Select Board the reappointment of Chris Brenne and the appointment of Mark Levitan to the council for three-year terms.
The festival's total costs of $12,873.87 include sound engineering, musicians, tents, and support, with sponsorships covering $2,350.
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Source: the Cultural Council meeting of June 1, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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