Cultural Council

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

Carlisle Cultural Council backs two community projects with $500,000 in CPA funding support. Karen Gettings presented the Friends of Gleason Library's request for an additional $500,000 in Community Preservation Act funding for the library renovation, which the council voted 5-0 to support for

Carlisle Cultural Council approves $3,500 in winter grants. The council unanimously approved the full allocation during its April 6 meeting, led by Chair Deborah Bentley, after reviewing six submitted applications with three identified as having substantial budgets: Mosquito Color Edition, Sound

Carlisle Cultural Council selects volunteer captains for upcoming Music Festival, defers grants. A March 14 fundraiser generated $4,072.52 in net proceeds. Chair Deborah Bentley will lead Sunday vendor operations while Amanda Kern takes Friday offering captain duties. The council deferred review of

Carlisle Cultural Council approves prior minutes, advances Music Festival fundraiser. The council met remotely and unanimously approved the previous meeting's minutes. The Multicultural Fair reduced its grant requirement from $400 to $250, allowing the council to retain an additional $150. The