Carlisle Select Board Tackles Budget Adjustments and Future Town Meeting Plans

Overview: The Carlisle Select Board convened recently to address a series of budget reallocations and discuss strategic planning for future town meetings. Key topics included adjustments to the fiscal year 2026 budget, recommendations from the Town Meeting Study Committee for enhancing citizen participation, and the scheduling of upcoming town meetings to optimize resident engagement while avoiding conflicts with local events.

Carlisle Select Board Appoints Interim Police Chief Amidst Leadership Transition

Overview: The Carlisle Select Board meeting on June 9, 2026, was marked by discussions, including the appointment of Deputy Chief Andrew Booth as interim police chief for a term not exceeding seven months after Chief Amandola’s transition to Bedford. The board also covered other topics such as the management of trust funds, volunteer appointments, and updates on various community projects.

Carlisle Select Board Praises Departing Members and Approves Key Renovation Funds

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Carlisle Select Board, the board celebrated the contributions of departing members David Model and Barney Arnold, formally recognized through legislative citations, and approved nearly $1 million in endowment funds dedicated to the Gleon Public Library renovation project. The meeting also addressed the necessity of cybersecurity measures, the potential for a special town meeting, and the formalization of shared services with Lincoln for building commissioner roles.

Carlisle Select Board Discusses Fire Station Project and Budget Adjustments Amid Community Updates

Overview: During the most recent meeting of the Carlisle Select Board, the board conducted a review of ongoing town projects and fiscal strategies, with a focus on the fire station project, police department changes, and adjustments to the town’s budget. These discussions were essential as they addressed the town’s financial planning and infrastructure development, which are central to the community’s future.

Carlisle Select Board Deliberates on Highland Building’s Future Amid Community Concerns

Overview: The recent Carlisle Select Board meeting on April 28, 2026, focused on community issues, notably the future use of the historic Highland building, updates on the fire station project, and revisions to the town’s solicitation bylaw. The board examined topics with implications for community development, historical preservation, and public engagement.