Carlisle Mosquito

08/21/2026

08/20/2026

**UPDATE: PATCH STILL AT LARGE**
Treasure Hunt Thursday Week 7! In the penultimate treasure hunt of 2026, we will travel across borders, over dams, and through the woods to what was once the sight of a historic barn. While there, enjoy the breathtaking view of the pond near where it was located. The Greenough Land is the largest parcel owned by the Town of Carlisle and was purchased in 1973. Please stay off private property!

If you are the lucky treasure hunter to have sleuthed out the patch’s location and find it, you will be rewarded with one of the following prizes:

1.) A personal meet and greet with K9 Officer Eric Koukos and K9 Athena
Or
2.) A personal demonstration of the Carlisle Police Department Drone
Or
3.) A ride to school in a police cruiser for up to two students (restrictions may apply)

A code has been left with the patch, follow the instructions on the letter and redeem your prize! We encourage the finder to take a selfie with the patch to show off their great achievement! There is no age limit, and we encourage this to be a family affair. Happy Treasure Hunting!

08/19/2026

This week’s Mosquito is online!
The August 21 issue of the Mosquito is available now at www.carlislemosquito.org/.

The paper will be on vacation next week, but will return with the September 4 issue. Enjoy the last days of summer!

08/14/2026

Looking for something to do this weekend?
The Apollo Ensemble of Boston will perform a concert on August 15 at 1 p.m., featuring works by Bizet, de Falla, and others. The concert will take place at the Pavilion of Great Brook Farm State Park, 165 North Road.

The Apollo Ensemble of Boston is a full symphony orchestra that performs summer concerts in Carlisle and regular-season concerts in Jamaica Plain and Cambridge. On Saturday, August 15 at 1 p.m. they will perform works by Georges Bizet (L’Arlesienne, Suites No. 1 and 2), Manuel de Falla (Three-Cornered Hat, Suites No. 1 and 2), Geronimo Gimenez (Intermedio from La Boda de Luis Alonso), and Gabriela Lena Frank (Elegia Andina). For more information visit apolloensembleofboston.com

08/14/2026

West Nile Virus Confirmed in Mosquitoes from Carlisle

Risk Level: Moderate
Date: August 13, 2026

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) announced today that West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquitoes collected from Carlisle, Massachusetts.

WNV is most commonly transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. The mosquitoes that carry this virus are common throughout the state and are found in urban as well as more rural areas. While WNV can infect people of all ages, people over the age of 50 are at higher risk for severe infection.

Visit carlislema.gov for the full press release.

08/08/2026

Celebrating 35 years of the Swap Shed with our favorite finds from there 🤍

https://carlislemosquito.org/celebrating-carlisles-swap-shed-and-favorite-finds-from-it/

Town of Carlisle, MA

08/05/2026

The August 7 issue of the Mosquito is available online!
Got a minute? Dig into this week’s roundup of Carlisle news, photos, and feature stories, available now at www.carlislemosquito.org. (Photo by Betsey Jackson)

08/04/2026

07/23/2026

This week’s Mosquito includes news about the Health Director’s resignation, Newhouse Animal Rescue, and more. Read it online now at www.carlislemosquito.org

07/15/2026

We have received reports of black bear sightings throughout town.

Black bears are a normal part of Massachusetts wildlife, and in most cases, they will avoid people. Residents are encouraged to review the attached Mass Wildlife flyer for important information on how to safely coexist with black bears and reduce the likelihood of attracting them to your property.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Carlisle Animal Control Officer Cianci.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post and staying bear aware!