Carlisle Mosquito

09/10/2025

This week’s Mosquito is now online!
School is back in session and all kinds of fall events and activities are getting underway. Find out about what’s happening in this week’s Mosquito, online now at www.carlislemosquito.org

09/10/2025

📢 Public Hearings – MBTA Communities – Zoning for Multi-Family Housing

The Planning Board will refine draft zoning language and site selection for compliance with the MBTA Communities Act.

🗓 Dates:
• Monday, Sept. 29 – 7 PM
• Monday, Oct. 6
• Monday, Oct. 20

📍 Where:
Clark Room @ Town Hall – 66 Westford Street
💻 Or join via Zoom (link in agenda)

🔗 Details + draft bylaws: carlislema.gov/1195/MBTA-Communities

09/10/2025

Cranberry Bog Trail Closure

The Conservation Commission, in coordination with the Department of Public Works, has temporarily closed the north section of the East Bog Loop Trail at the Cranberry Bog. This decision was made out of an abundance of caution due to the presence of small sinkholes, which pose a potential safety risk to trail users. Please refer to the attached map for details on the closure area.

Pictured: A map of a trail, showing that the northern edge of the Cranberry Bog Trail is Closed.

09/04/2025

Interested in how high schoolers spend their summers these days?

Then check out this great piece by one of our new high school correspondents, Adeline Weinstock: https://carlislemosquito.org/how-high-schoolers-spend-their-summers-these-days/

08/30/2025

See the Community Announcements posted on August 29, 2025.

08/22/2025

08/20/2025

This week’s Mosquito is now online!
Did you hear that Concord voters opposed funding for the proposed amenities/bathroom building at the Concord-Carlisle High School? The vote at their August 19 special election was not close. Take a look at this week’s Mosquito to learn more, and catch up on what’s been happening in Carlisle. It’s online now at www.carlislemosquito.org!

After a break of two weeks, we’ll resume weekly publication with the September 12 issue.

08/14/2025

GOT JAPANESE KNOTWEED?

You too can participate in Carlisle's pilot Japanese knotweed disposal program!

The Transfer Station will accept Japanese knotweed on:
September 6, 13 and 20, 1:00pm-4:00pm

Visit the Carlisle Environmental Sustainability Committee website for details (https://www.carlislema.gov/1314/Japanese-Knotweed-Disposal-Program)

Program for Carlisle residents with a valid Transfer Station sticker

08/14/2025

Create a stunning pint glass that is unique and also functional. An awesome night that is perfect for a library date night. This workshop will be lead by Mandy Roberge of Wicked Good Henna and is sponsored by the Friends of the Gleason. Currently being…Learn More . Registration required. Spaces ar...

08/12/2025

Carlisle Elevated to High Risk for West Nile Virus

The MA Department of Public Health announced on August 12, 2025, that Carlisle has been elevated to high risk for West Nile Virus (WNV) transmission. Residents are advised to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites, such as using insect repellent, wearing protective clothing, eliminating standing water where mosquitoes breed, and being aware of peak mosquito hours from dusk to dawn.

08/12/2025

Carlisle has been elevated to High Risk for West Nile virus.

Carlisle Elevated to High Risk for West Nile Virus

The MA Department of Public Health announced on August 12, 2025, that Carlisle has been elevated to high risk for West Nile Virus (WNV) transmission. Residents are advised to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites, such as using insect repellent, wearing protective clothing, eliminating standing water where mosquitoes breed, and being aware of peak mosquito hours from dusk to dawn.

08/07/2025

🚨 N E W AUTHOR ALERT 🚨
Very excited to introduce Christie Jacobson’s first piece for the Mosquito!

Antifragile kids, strengthened by the wind: https://carlislemosquito.org/strengthened-by-the-wind-antifragile-kids/

Also happy to reference one of my very first columnists, and free range parenting star of 🤗