Carlisle Mosquito

01/08/2026

Y E A R IN REVIEW by : https://carlislemosquito.org/year-in-review-carlisle-sought-progress-amid-the-challenges-of-2025/

01/07/2026

The January 9 issue of the Carlisle Mosquito is now online!
Read this week’s Mosquito at www.carlislemosquito.org.

12/23/2025

PRESS RELEASE:

Carlisle Police Department’s K9 Athena to get donation of body armor

Carlisle Police Department, MA, K9 Athena will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Athena’s vest was sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Delivery is expected within ten weeks.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., established in 2009, is a 501(c)(3) charity whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. This potentially lifesaving body armor for four-legged K9 officers is U.S. made, custom fitted, and National Institute of Justice (NIJ) certified. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has provided over 6,225 vests valued at $6.9 million to K9s in all 50 states, made possible by both private and corporate donations.

The program is open to U.S. dogs at least 20 months old, actively employed, and certified with law enforcement or related agencies. K9s with expired vests are also eligible to participate. There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. accepts tax-deductible contributions in any amount, while a single donation of $1,050 will sponsor one vest. Each vest has a value of $1800.00, weighs an average of 4-5 lbs., and comes with a five-year warranty. For more information, or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call (508) 824-6978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts donations at www.vik9s.org, or you may mail your contribution to P.O. Box 9, East Taunton, MA 02718.

12/17/2025

This week’s Mosquito is online!
The latest issue of the Carlisle Mosquito is online now at www.carlislemosquito.org.

The paper will not publish December 26 or January 2, and will resume weekly publication with the January 9 issue.

Have a very Happy Holiday Season!

12/15/2025

12/11/2025

A new shop has opened in Carlisle Center!! Read more about it here: https://carlislemosquito.org/a-new-boutique-in-carlisle-center-opens-just-in-time-for-the-holidays/

And go check it out IRL! Photos and piece by

12/10/2025

The December 12 issue is now online!
This week’s Mosquito celebrates the holiday season in Carlisle. Dive in now at www.carlislemosquito.org.

Correction from the printed paper: The Holiday Fire Engine Parade will be on Sunday, December 14, at 11:15 a.m. in Carlisle Center. The route will proceed down Church Street to Bedford Road and back to the Center.

12/10/2025

Detours will be in effect Dec. 11, 14 and 15.

12/09/2025

The Dispatcher says that tree work is the reason for the temporary road closure.

West Street will be closed today between Route 225 and Acton Street from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Officers will be on site assisting with the detour.

12/04/2025

This week’s Mosquito is now online!
There’s a lot happening in town these days! Learn the details in this week’s Mosquito, online at www.carlislemosquito.org.

12/02/2025

On this Giving Tuesday, please consider supporting your local newspaper, The Carlisle Mosquito! The QR code above will take you to our giving link.

We greatly appreciate your support — and fully depend upon it to keep you informed, showcase the town’s and Carlislean’s victories and accomplishments, bring you the news, photos, features, police log, upcoming events, and so much more. Many, many thanks!

11/30/2025