Carlisle Advances Climate Resilience with Upcoming Deep Dive Meetings
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Meeting Type:
City Council
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Meeting Date:
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Recording Published:
04/11/2024
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Duration:
36 Minutes
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State:
Massachusetts
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County:
Middlesex County
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Towns:
Carlisle
- Meeting Overview:
In a recent meeting, the Carlisle Select Board focused on the town’s steps towards combating the impacts of climate change through the Climate Resilient Carlisle project. This initiative, backed by the Massachusetts Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) program, seeks to align the town’s rules and regulations with established climate goals. The board discussed a series of upcoming “Deep Dive” meetings designed to gather stakeholder input and refine the town’s approach to climate resilience.
The Horley Whitten group’s presentation to the board outlined the necessity of reviewing and potentially revising various town codes and policies to better handle the changing climate, especially concerning flood maps and stormwater management. This review aims to ensure that Carlisle’s regulations are adequate in the face of increasing climate-related challenges. The group emphasized the importance of a collaborative approach, involving consultations with town staff, boards, and commissions to gain comprehensive insight into how existing codes function and to identify areas for improvement.
The presentation detailed the process of engaging with the community and stakeholders through “Deep Dive” meetings. These meetings are intended to facilitate in-depth discussions on the impact of climate change on specific regulations and to collect diverse perspectives on recommended changes. They conveyed a willingness to consider community feedback and to understand the practical implications of their recommendations for Carlisle.
The Select Board underscored the significance of information sharing and learning among different town boards and committees in facing climate-related issues. A strategy was discussed for appointing liaisons to attend other board meetings, which would help to break down informational silos and foster a more unified approach to resilience planning.
Attendees of the meeting raised questions and expressed concerns about the uncertainty of climate impact scenarios and the need to consider the broader implications for infrastructure and transportation. The board responded by emphasizing the project’s focus on issues specific to Carlisle and reiterated the value of collaborative learning and information sharing. Attendees were prompted to prepare comments and input for the forthcoming meetings in May.
The Select Board meeting concluded with a note of appreciation for the participants’ engagement and a reminder that the session was recorded for those unable to attend.
Ryan McLane
City Council Officials:
Nathan Brown, Travis Snell, Barney Arnold, David Model, Kate Reid, Ryan McLane (Town Administrator), Aubrey Thomas (Assistant Town Administrator), Gretchen Gallimore (Executive Assistant)
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Meeting Type:
City Council
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Meeting Date:
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Recording Published:
04/11/2024
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Duration:
36 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Massachusetts
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County:
Middlesex County
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Towns:
Carlisle
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