Concord Middle School Solar Project Loses Grant, Pivots to Power Purchase Agreement
Carlisle School Committee hears solar grant rejected, budget frozen, and math gaps flagged.
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Carlisle Public Schools — 609 students enrolled (SY2025).
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Concord Middle School Solar Project Pivots to Power Purchase Agreement After Grant Denial
Concord-Carlisle School Committee pivots middle school solar plan after grant falls through.
Lowell School Committee votes 7-0 to restore three student support jobs at Lowell High
CARLISLE -- May 6, 2026, Lowell School Committee voted unanimously to restore three student support specialist positions at Lowell High School, amending the fiscal year 2027 budget by cutting a combined $400,000 from three line items. The 7-0 vote, moved by Mayor Gitcheer and seconded by member Conway, drew
Carlisle Middle School Building Project Projects $7.4 Million in Final Savings
Carlisle's middle school building project is on track to close with roughly $7.4 million in projected savings against an original pre-construction estimate of approximately $111 million.
Spencer-East Brookfield School Committee Approves $597,740 to Plug FY26 Budget Gaps
CARLISLE -- April 15, 2026, Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School Committee approves $597,740 in budget fixes ahead of May override vote. The committee voted unanimously at its April 15 meeting to approve $297,102 in line-item transfers and $300,638 from excess-and-deficiency reserves to close fiscal year