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1. Administration
   1. Council on Aging and Human Services Website
   2. Human Resources
   3. Select Board
      1. Agenda & Meeting Packets
      2. Annual Town Reports
      3. Applications & Forms
         1. Complaint Forms
         2. Private Sign on Town Property Application
      4. Volunteer Information
      5. Policies & Procedures
      6. Proclamations
      7. Studies & Reports
         1. Housing Production Plan 2015 (PDF)
         2. MRI Fire Service Study (PDF)
         3. MRI Fire Service Study - Appendix A (PDF)
         4. Open Space & Recreation Plan 2013 (PDF)
         5. Public & Private Ways (PDF)
         6. 2009 Town Needs Study (PDF)
         7. Archived Reports
      8. Road Maintenance Planning
      9. Scholarships and Community Relief Funds
      10. Useful Links & Legislators
      11. Building Projects
          1. Fire Station Renovation and Expansion
          2. Police Station Renovation
          3. Gleason Public Library Renovation
          4. Department of Public Works Renovation
   4. Town Administrator
      1. Select Board
      2. Human Resources
         1. Complaint Forms
         2. Collective Bargaining Agreements
         3. Employee Training
         4. Massachusetts Workplace Poster Requirements
         5. Personnel Policies (PDF)
         6. Employee Assistance Program
         7. Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance Options
         8. Retirement
         9. OBRA
         10. FY26 Wage and Classification Plan with COLA
      3. Advisory Committees
         1. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
         2. Cable Advisory Committee
         3. Community Choice Aggregation Working Group
         4. Insurance Advisory Committee
         5. Senior Tax Advisory Committee
            1. Committee Charge/Goals & Objective (PDF)
            2. Senior Tax Worker Program
         6. IT Advisory Committee
      4. Town Administrator Reports
      5. Reports and Information
      6. Town Policies
      7. Bylaws
      8. Budget Information
      9. Municipal Newsletter
      10. Procurement
          1. Procurement Procedure (non-school) Supplies and Services
          2. Quotation Request Form
          3. Compliance Checklist
      11. Road Maintenance
      12. TA Goals
      13. Complaint Forms
      14. TA Evaluations
   5. Town Clerk
      1. Annual Town Reports
      2. Board and Committee Resources
         1. Open Meeting & Ethics Law
         2. Public Body Member Handbook
      3. Bylaws
         1. General Bylaws (PDF)
         2. Attorney General Bylaw Approvals
         3. Zoning Bylaws (PDF)
         4. Zoning District Map
      4. Forms & License Applications
         1. Raffle Permit Information
         2. Dog Licenses
         3. Marriage Licenses
      5. Green Cemetery
      6. Town Officials
         1. Appointed Officials
         2. Elected Officials
      7. Town Records 1860-1877
      8. State & Federal Elected Officials
      9. State Public Records Division
      10. Birth, Marriage, and Death Certificates and Marriage Licenses
      11. Voter Registration and Election Information
          1. Board of Registrars
          2. Past Election Results
          3. Town Meeting
      12. Dog Licensing
   6. Town Meeting
      1. About Town Meeting
      2. Procedures & Other Guidelines
      3. Presentation Guidelines (PDF)
      4. Upcoming Town Meeting
         Meeting Information
      5. Past Town Meetings
      6. Annual Town Reports
2. Accounting & Finance
   1. Assessors
      1. Assessors Property Record Cards
      2. Abatement Information
      3. Abutters List Request Form (PDF)
      4. Exemptions
      5. Motor Vehicle Excise Tax & Abatement Information
      6. Personal Property Form of List
      7. Registry of Deeds
      8. Change of Address Form
      9. Carlisle Assessors Maps
      10. Tax Classification Hearing
      11. Taxpayer's Guide to Property Valuations
      12. Senior Means-Tested Tax Exemption
      13. Tax Rate History
      14. Public Disclosure Notice
   2. Town Accountant
      1. Annual Financial Audits
      2. W-9 Blank Form
   3. Treasurer / Tax Collector
      1. Online Tax Payments
      2. Tax Rate
      3. Auditor's Report
      4. MLC Request
      5. Request for Tax Payment Information
3. Building / Land Use / Zoning
   1. Board of Health
      1. Animal Management
         Proposed Septic Regulations
      2. Applications
         Proposed Septic Regulations
      3. Community Health
         Parents Helping Parents Organization
      4. Emergency Preparedness
      5. Environmental Health
      6. Fees
         1. Engineering Fee Schedule (PDF)
         2. General Fee Schedule (PDF)
      7. Food Service Permits
      8. Mosquitoes and Ticks
      9. Regulations & Policies
         1. Local Regulations
         2. State Regulations
      10. Septic Resources
      11. Well Resources
      12. FAQs
      13. Opioid Abatement Fund
   2. Building Department
      1. Required Application Materials
         1. Building Permit Application Requirements
         2. Homeowners Electrical Permit Guidelines
         3. Shed-Fence-Tent Information
      2. Zoning
         1. Non-Conforming Buildings & Uses (PDF)
         2. Setbacks
         3. Summary Use Regulations (PDF)
      3. Scanned Files by Address, 1960s-present
      4. Monthly Permit Reports
      5. Checking for Open Permits
   3. Conservation Commission
      1. Committees
         1. Conservation Restriction Advisory Committee
         2. Land Stewardship Committee
            1. Conservation Properties
               1. Benfield Conservation Land
               2. Cranberry Bog
               3. Davis Corridor and Malcolm Land
               4. Foss Farm
               5. Fox Hill
               6. Greenough Land
               7. Russell Conservation Land
               8. Towle Land
               9. Town Forest and Heidke Parcel
               10. Hutchins and Robbins Fields
            2. Conservation & Stewardship
               1. Conservation Land Use Guidelines (PDF)
               2. Pesticide Use Report (PDF)
               3. Founding Document (PDF)
            3. Interesting Links
            4. Towle Field Mowing Protocols
            5. Agricultural Agreements
            6. Conservation Permits
            7. Meeting Packets
         3. Trails Committee
      2. Conservationist of the Year
      3. Conservation Properties
      4. Flood Map Updates
         1. Flood Insurance Studies (Prelim)
         2. RFIRM Maps
         3. Flood Depth Grid Maps
         4. Change Since Last FIRM
      5. Foss Farm Community Gardens
      6. Helpful Links
      7. Invasive Plant Information
      8. Living with Wildlife Fact Sheets (mass.gov)
      9. Planting within Jurisdictional Areas
      10. Tree Removal Guidelines
      11. Using Conservation Lands
          1. Rules & Regulations (PDF)
          2. Camping Permit Application (PDF)
          3. Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices (PDF)
          4. Camping - Leave No Trace Principals
          5. Hunting and Deer Control
      12. Wetlands Permitting
          1. Abutter Notification Forms
          2. Bylaw Fees (PDF)
          3. Carlisle Nonzoning Wetlands Bylaw (PDF)
          4. Winter Wetlands Delineation Policy (PDF)
          5. Wetlands Protection Act Forms and Instructions
          6. Wetlands FAQs
          7. Rules for Hiring Consultants Under 53G
      13. WPA Filings by Property Address – APPROVED
      14. Meeting Packets
   4. Historical Commission
      1. Historic District
         1. Historic District Map & Catalog
         2. Historic District Map (PDF)
         3. Historic District Properties
      2. Application
      3. Historical Commission Info
         1. CHC Info Flyer (PDF)
         2. Annual Report 2024 (PDF)
         3. Annual Report 2023 (PDF)
      4. Historical Resources Survey
         1. Historic Properties Survey Final Report 2010 (PDF)
         2. Historic Properties Index (PDF)
      5. Rules and Regulations
      6. Demolition Review Bylaw
   5. Planning Board
      1. GIS & Online Mapping
      2. MBTA Communities
         Subcommittee Information (April-December 2024)
      3. Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness
      4. Applications & Other Forms
      5. Rules & Regulations
      6. Fee Schedule (PDF)
      7. Planning Documents
      8. Wireless Facilities List (PDF)
      9. Carlisle Bylaws
         1. Zoning Bylaws (PDF)
         2. General Bylaws (PDF)
         3. Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendments
      10. Helpful Links
      11. Stillmeadow Farm Information
      12. Accessory Dwelling Units & 2-Family Conversions
      13. Planning Board Meeting Packets
      14. Planning Board Meeting Schedules
      15. PB Meeting Recordings
      16. Scenic Roads
      17. Zoning Map (Official Version 11/2/25)
   6. Zoning Board of Appeals
      1. ZBA Rules & Regulations (PDF)
      2. Application for a Hearing (PDF)
      3. Carlisle Zoning Bylaws (PDF)
      4. Carlisle General Bylaws (PDF)
      5. General Laws of Massachusetts
      6. ZBA Exhibits - Lifetime Green Homes
      7. Chapter 40B Information
      8. Pending Applications
   7. Sustainability
      1. Electric Vehicle Charging
      2. Green Communities / Climate Leaders
      3. Environmental Sustainability Committee
      4. Sustainability Achievements Since 2011
      5. Community Choice Aggregation Program
         1. Carlisle CCA Program History
         2. Semi-Annual Reports
         3. Contract #3 Status Reports
         4. Contract #2 Status Reports
         5. Contract #1 Status Reports
         6. Regulatory Documents
4. Public Safety
   1. Department of Public Works
      1. Green Cemetery
      2. Plowing Policy (PDF)
      3. Transfer Station
         1. Transfer Station Regulations
         2. Recycling at the Transfer Station
         3. Recycling Food Scraps, Compost, and Source Reduction
         4. Map of the Transfer Station
         5. Hazardous Waste Collection
         6. Transfer Station Action Committee
      4. Road Maintenance Planning
      5. Street Opening Permit Application
   2. Emergency Notifications
   3. Fire Department
      1. Applications, Inspections, and Permits
      2. Emergency Preparedness
      3. Fire Department Information
         1. Fire Alarm Codes
         2. Fire Apparatus
         3. Fire Dept Roster
         4. Fire Dept History
         5. Water Sources
         6. Fire Statistics
         7. Permits Issued
         8. Radio System
      4. Resource Info for Residents
         1. Massachusetts State Fire Marshall
         2. Carbon Monoxide & Smoke Detectors
            1. Smoke Detectors Save Lives
            2. General Information
         3. Emergency Preparedness
         4. Eversource Equipment Info (PDF)
         5. Fire Prevention Office
            1. Carbon Monoxide & Smoke Detectors
            2. Chimney & Woodstove Fire Safety
            3. Cooking Safety (PDF)
            4. Dryer Safety (PDF)
            5. Open Burning Season
            6. Preventing Fires in the Home
            7. Spring Safety
            8. Summer Safety
         6. HIPAA Compliance
         7. Open Burning Information
            1. Local Rules & Regulations for Open Burning
            2. State Open Burning Regulations
            3. Safety Tips for Open Burning Season
            4. Open Burning Frequently Asked Questions
            5. MassDEP Answers to Your Burning Questions (PDF)
         8. Preventing False Fire Alarms
         9. Additional Links
   4. Police Department
      1. Animal Control
      2. Communications Dept
      3. Community Programs
      4. Crime Info
         1. Police Logs
         2. Seniors - Reduce Your Chances of Becoming a Victim
         3. Sexual Assault / Rape Awareness & Prevention
         4. Firearm Safety
      5. Downloadable Forms
      6. File of Life
      7. Firearms Licensing
      8. General Bylaws (PDF)
      9. Local Resources
      10. Weekly Police Call Logs
      11. Police Report Requests
      12. North Eastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council

Boards & Committees

1. Boards & Committees A through F
   1. Affordable Housing Trust
      1. CAHT Information
      2. Housing Production Plan
      3. Sustainable Development
      4. Development Resources
      5. Find Affordable Housing
      6. Chapter 40B Law & Regulations
   2. Agricultural Commission
      1. Right to Farm Bylaw
         1. Right To Farm Bylaw Disclosure
         2. Right To Farm Bylaw
      2. Carlisle Agricultural Producers
         1. Carlisle Agricultural Directory
         2. Fill Out the Questionnaire
      3. State Agricultural Links
         1. Mass. Association of Agricultural Commissions
         2. Mass. Department of Agricultural Resources
         3. Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 128
         4. Farming in Wetlands Resource Areas (PDF)
         5. Handbook for Agricultural Commissions (PDF)
      4. Additional Resources
         1. A New England Food Vision
         2. Wildland & Woodlands Report
   3. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Committee
   4. Board of Assessors
   5. Board of Health
   6. Cable Advisory Committee
      1. Cable License Renewal
      2. Cable TV Renewal License to Comcast (PDF)
      3. Inter-Municipal Agreement - Town of Concord
      4. Concord PEG Access Advisory Committee
      5. Minuteman Media Network (MMN)
      6. Recorded Meetings
   7. Cemetery Committee
   8. Cranberry Bog Working Group
   9. Community Preservation Committee
      1. Community Preservation Plan
         1. 2016 Community Preservation Plan (PDF)
         2. Previous Years' Plans
      2. Grant Agreements
      3. Project Reports
      4. FY 2027 CPA Project Eligibility Application Form
         FY 2024 CPA Project Eligibility Application Form
   10. Conservation Commission
   11. Conservation Restriction Advisory Committee
       1. CRAC Mission Statement
       2. CR Basics
       3. CRAC Inspections
       4. Open Space Map (PDF)
       5. Useful Links
   12. Council on Aging & Human Services Board
   13. Cultural Council
   14. Department of Public Works (DPW) Building Renovation Committee
   15. Environmental Sustainability Committee
       1. Japanese Knotweed Disposal Program
       2. Eversource Heat Pump Electric Delivery Rates Information
       3. Earthwise Community Action Items
       4. Route to Sustainability Day
       5. The Built Environment
          1. Home Energy Efficiency Upgrades
          2. Home Electrification
          3. Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Panels
          4. Remodeling
       6. Natural Environment
          1. Japanese Knotweed
          2. Native & Invasive Plants
          3. Biodiverse Lawns & Sustainable Yard Care
          4. Protecting Wildlife
       7. Transportation and Mobility
       8. Lifestyle
          1. Food and Diet
          2. Sustainable Fashion and Clothing
          3. Waste Reduction
       9. Municipal Efforts
       10. Town Hall Native Flower Beds
       11. Get Involved
       12. Committee Achievements
       13. Important Documents
   16. Friends of Center Park
       1. Center Park Website
       2. Terms of Agreement
   17. Finance Committee
   18. Fire Station Building Renovation Committee
2. Boards & Committees G through Z
   1. Historical Commission
   2. Land Stewardship Committee
   3. Library Trustees
   4. Municipal Facilities Committee
      Town Facilities Condition Study 2017 (PDF)
   5. Planning Board
   6. Police Station Building Renovation Committee
   7. Recreation Commission
      1. Programs & Registration
         1. Registration Website
         2. Registration Form (PDF)
         3. Program Policies
         4. Concord-Carlisle Youth League Sites
         5. Evaluation Feedback Form (PDF)
      2. Fields & Facilities
      3. Summer Employment
         1. Recreation Job Openings
         2. Summer Job Applicant (PDF)
   8. Safety Committee
   9. School Committee
   10. Select Board
   11. Trails Committee
       1. Maps & Descriptions
          1. Trails in Carlisle Trail Book
          2. Trail Maps
          3. Trail Marking System
          4. Happy Trails (Mosquito Reporting) (PDF)
       2. General Information
          1. Preserving Our Trails
          2. Trail Etiquette
          3. Trail Marking System
          4. Trekker Award
             Trekker Award Recipients
          5. Carlisle Trails Inventory
       3. Annual Reports, Forms & Documents
       4. Upcoming Events and Photos
       5. Trail Maintenance Guidelines
   12. Transfer Station Action Committee (TSAC)
       1. Agenda & Meeting Packets
       2. Event Planning
       3. TSAC Reports and Publications
       4. Recycling at the Transfer Station
       5. Recycling Guide & Map
       6. Compost & Source Reduction
       7. Transfer Station Information
       8. Reuse
   13. Town Governance Task Force
   14. Town Meeting Study Committee
   15. Veterans and Celebrations Committee
       Most Honored Citizen Award Winners
   16. Zoning Board of Appeals

Living & Visiting

1. Assessors
2. Board of Health
3. Community
   1. Carlisle Master Plan
      1. Events
         1. Carlisle Master Plan Kick Off Session
         2. Climate Impacts for Carlisle Presentation
         3. Demographic & Financial Trends Presentation
      2. Resources
         1. Work Plan
         2. Demographic
         3. Education
         4. Housing
         5. Frequently Asked Questions
      3. News
   2. Community Choice Aggregation Program
   3. Cultural Council
      1. Grants Information
      2. Grant Recipients
      3. Mass Cultural Council Links
      4. Carlisle Music Festival
         1. Musician Bios
         2. Carlisle Music Festival Program 2025
      5. Donate
   4. Youth Commission
4. Conservation Commission
5. Parks Facilities
6. Education
   1. Carlisle Public Schools Website
   2. Carlisle Public School PTO Website
   3. Concord-Carlisle Regional High School Website
   4. Minuteman High School Website
7. Resident Services
   1. Council on Aging and Human Services Website
   2. Gleason Public Library Website
   3. Fire
   4. Police
   5. Recreation Registration Website
   6. Veterans Services
8. Town Clerk

How Do I…

1. Find
   1. Agenda & Minutes Center
   2. Cranberry Bog Working Group
   3. Cranberry Bog
   4. Documents
   5. Facilities
   6. FAQs
   7. News Flash
   8. Trail Maps
   9. My Portal
   10. Online Mapping
2. Contact
   1. Contact Info
   2. Police Department
   3. Select Board
   4. Town Administrator
3. Sign Up For
   1. Recreation Programs & Registration
   2. Voter Registration
   3. Volunteering (Boards & Committees)
4. Submit
   1. Job Applications
   2. Online Payments
   3. Permits & Applications
   4. Tax Payments
   5. Complaints