Select Board visits Benfield Farms, hears resident complaints about maintenance and affordability.
Select Board visits Benfield Farms Apartments, documents resident grievances on maintenance and rent. Chair Scott Triola, members Travis Snell and David Thomas, Town Administrator Ryan McLane, and Assistant Town Administrator Aubrey Thomas toured the three-floor complex at 575 South Street and
Select Board · Meeting of February 25, 2026
CARLISLE — Select Board visits Benfield Farms Apartments, documents resident grievances on maintenance and rent. Chair Scott Triola, members Travis Snell and David Thomas, Town Administrator Ryan McLane, and Assistant Town Administrator Aubrey Thomas toured the three-floor complex at 575 South Street and heard from residents about heating failures, electrical problems, unresponsive management, rising rents, and inadequate maintenance spanning 13 years. Residents submitted a 26-point complaint list covering windows, carpets, trash collection, snow removal, and building systems.
The board agreed to review complaints and convene a follow-up meeting with local legislative delegation and the Neighborhood of Affordable Housing to address concerns.
In the full story:
- The complete report — 242 words
Source: the Select Board meeting of February 25, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
Members read the rest of this story and every Carlisle meeting we cover, in full.
Become a memberAlready a member? Sign inA 30-day free trial needs a payment method. After it, your membership renews at the price shown at checkout until you cancel, which you can do anytime from your account. Subscription terms
Share this brief
Know someone in Carlisle who follows town government? Share Townbrief Carlisle: they can sign up free.