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This week in Carlisle

Updated June 16, 2026

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June 25, 2026
Conservation Commission
Conservation Commission
Protects Carlisle's wetlands, rivers, and open spaces. Reviews any construction projects near sensitive natural areas.
Coming up June 25: public hearing on home renovation and septic upgrade at 343 Bedford Road under Wetlands Protection Act.
Notice of Intent — West Isle Corp., 343 Bedford Road (Map 22, Parcel 72-A)
Public hearing on West Isle Corp.'s plan to partially reconstruct and renovate the existing dwelling and upgrade the sewage disposal system at 343 Bedford Road, within wetlands jurisdiction.
📍 343 Bedford Road, Map 22, Parcel 72-A, Carlisle, MA
Open to all residents — you can attend and speak during public comment. View agenda → ·Contact the board →

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12 items · last 60 days

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📋 Proposed Conservation Commission · June 11, 2026
Request for Determination DOA# 398 — Boardwalk on Two Rod Road
Carlisle Trails Committee seeks approval under the Wetlands Protection Bylaw to install a boardwalk on Two Rod Road (Assessors Map 2, Parcel 10-X).
📍 Two Rod Road, Assessors Map 2, Parcel 10-X
Why this matters: Wetlands work near a public trail affecting nearby parcels.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Conservation Commission · June 11, 2026
Notice of Intent — West Isle Corp., 343 Bedford Road (Map 22, Parcel 72-A)
Public hearing on proposed partial reconstruction/renovation of existing dwelling and sewage disposal system upgrade at 343 Bedford Road; meeting is virtual only.
📍 343 Bedford Road, Map 22, Parcel 72-A, Carlisle, MA
Why this matters: Septic upgrade and home renovation near wetlands affects nearby properties.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
• Status unclear Conservation Commission · June 11, 2026
Meeting rescheduled (watermark notice)
Document bears a watermark indicating this hearing has been rescheduled; check the Town website for the updated date.
Why this matters: Hearing date may have changed — confirm before attending.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
🔄 Postponed Conservation Commission · June 11, 2026
DOA #397 – 72 Brook Street: Tree Removal in Wetland Buffer (continued)
Continued hearing on Glenn Sinsigalli's request to remove 17 trees within the 100-foot wetland buffer zone at Parcel 13-63-D.
📍 72 Brook Street, Parcel 13-63-D
Why this matters: Wetland buffer removal affects nearby properties and precedent.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed DOA #398 – Two Rod Road Trail: Boardwalk Construction in Wetland Buffer Conservation Commission · June 11, 2026
Carlisle Trails Committee seeks approval to build two boardwalks (50'×5' and 40'×5') within the wetland buffer zone along Two Rod Road Trail, Parcel 2-10-X.
📍 Two Rod Road Trail, Parcel 2-10-X
Why this matters: Town trail infrastructure project near wetlands.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed NOI DEP #125-1212 – 253 Nowell Farme Road: Home Addition & Retaining Wall Conservation Commission · June 11, 2026
Public hearing on Edward Theones's plan to add onto an existing home, build a retaining wall, relocate the driveway, and plant mitigation vegetation within the 100-foot wetland buffer at Parcel 1-61-20K.
📍 253 Nowell Farme Road, Parcel 1-61-20K
Why this matters: Construction in wetland buffer; affects neighborhood drainage.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
🔄 Postponed Full Certificate of Compliance – Woodward Village, Kay's Walk (continued) Conservation Commission · June 11, 2026
Continued review of compliance request by Now Communities LLC for the 18-unit Woodward Village residential development at Kay's Walk.
📍 Woodward Village, Kay's Walk
Why this matters: Closes out 18-unit development's conservation obligations.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Enforcement Order – 509 South Street: Unpermitted Wetland Fill Conservation Commission · June 11, 2026
Commission reviews enforcement action against Jessie & Matthew Pescatore for unpermitted filling of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands and buffer zone; a restoration plan has been submitted.
📍 509 South Street, Parcel 5-4-0
Why this matters: Active enforcement for illegal wetland fill.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Greenough Pond Water Level Discussion Conservation Commission · June 11, 2026
Commission will discuss current water levels at Greenough Pond.
📍 Greenough Pond
Why this matters: Pond levels affect nearby residents and recreation.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Cranberry Bog Update – Curve Street Dam Phase 1 Inspection Report Conservation Commission · June 11, 2026
Commission receives and reviews the Phase 1 inspection report for Curve Street Dam.
📍 Curve Street Dam
Why this matters: Dam inspection results affect safety and water management.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed CPS Out-of-District (OOD) Discussion Finance Committee · June 9, 2026
Discussion of Carlisle Public Schools out-of-district placements (special-ed students educated outside town), which typically carry significant per-pupil costs.
Why this matters: OOD placements are among the costliest school budget drivers.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed FY27 Reflection/Discussion Finance Committee · June 9, 2026
Finance Committee reviews and discusses the FY27 (Fiscal Year 2027) budget outcomes.
Why this matters: FY27 budget directly affects property tax levy.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome

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How to get involved

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Show up and speak
Every meeting above is open to any resident, and most have a public comment period — usually a few minutes per person, no sign-up needed. Showing up matters more than you'd think; most decisions are made in front of nearly empty rooms.
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Write to the board before the meeting
Often more effective than speaking at the meeting itself — board members read constituent email, and a handful of messages on one topic gets noticed. Each board's contact page is linked from its meetings above.
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Know the appeal windows
Some decisions aren't final right away — zoning board rulings, for example, can be appealed to Superior Court within 20 days. Items with an open appeal window are flagged above with a countdown.
⚠️ These summaries are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original source documents for anything important. This site is not affiliated with the Town of Carlisle and is not legal advice.

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