Carlisle Mosquito

11/20/2025

Thinking about what to make or bring for Thanksgiving? Look no further! We have recipes for all 🦃🍗🍽️

https://carlislemosquito.org/a-feast-for-all-thanksgiving-recipes/

11/19/2025

This week’s Mosquito has the Special Election results, lots of budget and school news, and Thanksgiving recipes! It’s all online at www.carlislemosquito.org.

There is a MassDOT traffic advisory for Route 225, which will be closed on Wednesday, November 19 and Thursday, November 20, from 8 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. to allow work on the Concord River Bridge. While the bridge is closed, traffic will be detoured from Route 225 to Maple Street in Carlisle, Treble Cove Road and Nashua Road in Billerica, and North Road (Route 4) back to Route 225 in Bedford.

We will not publish next week, and will resume publication with the December 5 issue. The Mosquito wishes everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving!

11/15/2025

MassDOT has issued an advisory regarding the the bridge carrying Route 225 over the Concord River.

On Wednesday, November 19, and Thursday, November 20, from 8:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. the following morning, detours will be in place to allow for work on the Bedford-Carlisle Bridge – Route 225 related to the installation of a temporary traffic signal system.

Drivers traveling through the affected areas should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution.

During the work, the following detours will be in effect:

Route 225 westbound (Carlisle Road)
• Vehicular traffic will be detoured beginning at the intersection of North Road and Carlisle Road onto Route 4 (North Road) northbound.
• Follow Route 4 (North Road) in Bedford becomes Chelmsford Road in Bedford which becomes Nashua Road in Billerica.
• Turn left onto Treble Cove Road (heading southwest) in Billerica, which becomes Maple Street in Carlisle.
• Turn left onto Maple Street at the intersection of East Street.
• Turn left onto Maple Street at the intersection of Brook Street.
• Turn right onto Route 225 Bedford Street in Carlisle.

Route 225 eastbound (Bedford Road)
• Vehicular traffic will be detoured beginning at the intersection of Bedford Road and Maple Street in Carlisle onto Maple Street heading northeast.
• Turn right only Maple Street at the intersection of Brook Street.
• Turn right only onto Maple Street at the intersection of East Street.
• Follow Maple Street in Carlisle becomes Treble Cove Road in Billerica.
• Turn right on Route 4 southbound (Nashua Road in Billerica).
• Follow Route 4 (Nashua Road) in Billerica which becomes Chelmsford Road in Bedford which becomes North Road in Bedford.
• The detour ends at the intersection of Route 225 Carlisle Road in Bedford.

The schedule for this work is weather dependent and subject to change without notice.

The full release is available on bedfordma.gov: https://www.bedfordma.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=635

11/14/2025

Congratulations to Our Newly Elected MCOPA Officers!

Please join the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association in congratulating two outstanding leaders:

Chief Andrew Amendola, Carlisle, Massachusetts Police Department - elected as 3rd Vice President of MCOPA.

Chief Kevin DiNapoli, Wenham Police Department– elected as Sergeant-at-Arms of MCOPA.

Both chiefs bring exceptional professionalism, integrity, and commitment to public safety. Their leadership and service strengthen our association and the communities we proudly serve across the Commonwealth.

We look forward to working closely with Chief Amendola and Chief DiNapoli in the years ahead. Congratulations to both!

11/12/2025

This week’s Mosquito is now online!
Read about Clark Farm Market’s closing and what’s planned next for the Bedford Road property — it’s in this week’s Mosquito, available at www.carlislemosquito.org.

And don’t forget to vote in the town’s Special Election on Thursday!

The single ballot question asks voters to approve a debt exclusion for borrowing design funds for the proposed Fire Station renovation. The November 2 Special Town Meeting approved the $1.4M in funding, but the debt exclusion ballot question must also pass for the design work to move forward. The polls will be open at Town Hall from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

11/09/2025

Keeping the memory of Rory Bentley alive: https://carlislemosquito.org/editorial-keeping-the-memory-of-rory-bentley-alive/

11/07/2025

The Bedford Road Bridge (rte 225) will be CLOSED to ALL TRAFFIC for overnight work beginning at 8pm through 6am on the following dates:

November 9
November 10
November 12
November 13

Please plan ahead for your alternate route.

Town of Carlisle
Bedford Massachusetts Police Department
Concord MA Police Department
Westford Police Department
Chelmsford Police Department
Town of Acton, Mass. Police
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Carlisle Fire Department

11/06/2025

NBA powerhouse Sam Presti, GM of 2025 NBA Champions , returns to Carlisle: https://carlislemosquito.org/where-are-they-now-nba-powerhouse-sam-presti-returns-to-carlisle/

11/05/2025

This week’s Mosquito is now online!
The November 7 issue of the Carlisle Mosquito is packed with Town Meeting news, loads of colorful photos, and a story about someone who grew up in town before moving on to an interesting career—Sam Presti, General Manager of the Oklahoma City Thunder, the team that won this year’s NBA championship. Find these and more online now at www.carlislemosquito.org/.
(Photo by Lisa Deupree)

11/04/2025

NOTICE: Pheasant Hill Lane will be closed from 8:00am to approximately 10:00am on Wednesday, November 5 for emergency tree removal.

11/03/2025

Last Day to Register to Vote before the Special Town Election
TODAY before 5pm is the last day to register to vote before the Nov 13th Special Election. (Only if you are not currently a voter.)
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Town Clerk’s office by telephone at 978-369-6155 or email.

Voter Registration
Any citizen may register to vote at the Town Clerk’s Office during regular business hours.

Other opportunities to register include voter registration sessions (10 days prior to an election), by mail, at the Registry of Motor Vehicles or ONLINE.
If you are unsure of your voter status; please contact the Town Clerk by telephone at 978-369-6155 or email or check online at the Secretary of the Commonwealth's website.

Thursday, November 13, 2025 Special Town Election
Clark Room, Town Hall, 66 Westford Street, Carlisle, MA 01741, 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Deadline to register to vote (if not already registered): November 3, 2025
For voters who will be out of Town on Election Day, in-person absentee voting is available at the Town Clerk's Office until 12:00 pm November 12, 2025.

Vote by mail is available for this election. To receive a mailed ballot, please complete and return a vote by mail application. Vote by mail applications must be received by the Town Clerk's Office by 5:00 pm on Wednesday November 5, 2025. Click here for a vote by mail application. Voted ballots must be received by the Town Clerk's Office by 8:00 pm on November 13, 2025.

Find more at carlislema.gov.

11/02/2025

Community Announcements — November 2, 2025

New articles have been posted at www.carlislemosquito.org

• Special Town Meeting approves Fire Station funding, MBTA zoning for Woodward Village.

• Emergency support available for local SNAP recipients.

It’s never too late! You can mail your check to 662A Bedford Road, Carlisle MA 01741 or click the link below to send your tax-deductible donation.