Carlisle Morning Brief, Tuesday, Oct. 20

From Carlisle News

• Conservation Commission defers Cranberry Bog dam study. The Carlisle Conservation Commission reviewed new hydrologic modeling for the Greenough and Cranberry Bog dams and found the Cranberry Bog model still unvalidated against a second storm event. Additional monitoring and bathymetric surveying could cost $8,000 to $11,000.Carlisle News
• Conservation Commission maps future of 35 land parcels. The Carlisle Conservation Commission reviewed all 35 town conservation parcels and identified five complex properties, Cranberry Bog, Foss Farm, Greenough, Towle and Woodward, needing dedicated planning. Select Board member Scott Triola said land stewardship needs a long-term capital plan.Carlisle News
• Select Board weighs demolition review bylaw for pre-1971 homes. The Carlisle Select Board discussed a demolition review bylaw covering an estimated 38 percent of town housing built before 1971. The bylaw could reach November's special town meeting, though members remain divided over its scope and impact on property rights.Carlisle News
• Conservation Commission weighs Cranberry Bog land swap for housing. The Carlisle Conservation Commission weighed a proposal to trade 30,000 square feet of Cranberry Bog conservation land for about 13 acres of Conant Land for affordable housing, drawing significant public concern. Three related permit hearings were continued to October 8.Carlisle News

Happening Wed, Oct 21

• 12:00 p.m.: Cultural Council meets remotely at noon. The Carlisle Cultural Council holds a remote meeting Wednesday, October 21, at noon.Town of Carlisle
• 7:00 p.m.: Historical Commission meets Wednesday night. The Carlisle Historical Commission meets Wednesday, October 21, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Town Hall, 66 Westford Street, with remote participation available.Town of Carlisle
• 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.: Historical Commission Meeting (Hybrid) meets Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The Historical Commission Meeting (Hybrid) meets Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at 66 Westford Street.Town of Carlisle

Carlisle on Tue, Oct 20

• CCHS speech and debate team earns national award. Concord-Carlisle High School's Speech & Debate Team received the National Speech & Debate Association's 2026 100 Club Award, recognizing a program that now draws about 30 students to twice-weekly meetings and mentors younger debaters.Concord-Carlisle Regional School District
• CPC opens FY28 grant funding cycle. The Community Preservation Committee is accepting funding applications for fiscal year 2028, to be voted at the Spring Annual Town Meeting. Applications are due Monday, November 23 at noon.Town of Carlisle

Coming up

• Thu, Oct 22, 7:00 p.m.: Conservation Commission meets Thursday remotely. The Carlisle Conservation Commission meets remotely Thursday, October 22, from 7 to 10 p.m.Town of Carlisle
• Fri, Oct 23, 10:00 a.m.: Town Administrator holds office hour Friday. Town Administrator Ryan McLane holds an informal office hour Friday, October 23, from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Parlin Room at Town Hall.Town of Carlisle
• Mon, Oct 26, 1:00 p.m.: Early and absentee ballots processed Monday. The Town Clerk's office conducts advance removal of early voted and absentee ballots Monday, October 26, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at Town Hall.Town of Carlisle
• Mon, Oct 26, 3:15 p.m.: Student Advisory Council meets Monday afternoon. The Carlisle Public Schools Student Advisory Council meets Monday, October 26, at 3:15 p.m. at 83 School Street.Town of Carlisle
• Tue, Oct 27, 1:30 p.m.: DPW Building Committee meets Tuesday afternoon. The Department of Public Works Building Committee meets Tuesday, October 27, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Town Hall, with remote participation available.Town of Carlisle
• Tue, Oct 27, 7:00 p.m.: Select Board meets Tuesday night. The Carlisle Select Board meets Tuesday, October 27, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Town Hall, with remote participation available.Town of Carlisle
• Tue, Oct 27, 10:30 a.m.: Council on Aging meets at Saint Irene's. The Council on Aging and Human Services meets Tuesday, October 27, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Saint Irene's Church basement, 181 East Street.Town of Carlisle

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