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Thursday, October 29, 2026. The latest posted briefing is 2 days old. More recent news is below. Read the October 29 edition →
Today & coming up
- Mon, Nov 2, 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Fire station renovation committee meets Monday. The Fire Station Building Renovation Committee meets in a hybrid session Monday, Nov. 2, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at 66 Westford Street.Town of Carlisle
- Mon, Nov 2, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.: Historical Commission holds demolition bylaw office hour. The Historical Commission offers a remote office hour Monday, Nov. 2, from 7 to 7:30 p.m. to answer questions on the demolition review bylaw.Town of Carlisle
- Mon, Nov 2, 7:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.: Affordable Housing Trust meets Monday. Carlisle's Affordable Housing Trust meets remotely Monday, Nov. 2, from 7 to 7:45 p.m.Town of Carlisle
- Mon, Nov 2, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.: Recreation Commission meets Monday at School Street. The Recreation Commission meets Monday, Nov. 2, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 97 School St.Town of Carlisle
- Mon, Nov 2, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.: Finance Committee holds hybrid meeting Monday. The Finance Committee meets in hybrid format Monday, Nov. 2, from 7 to 9 p.m. at 66 Westford Street.Town of Carlisle
- Mon, Nov 2, 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.: Zoning hearing on Lowell Street canceled. The Zoning Board of Appeals canceled its Nov. 2 public hearing on 255 Lowell Street, File 2604, after the application was withdrawn.Town of Carlisle
- Mon, Nov 2, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.: Early and absentee ballots processed Monday. The town will remove early-voted and absentee ballots Monday, Nov. 2, from 9:30 a.m. to noon at 66 Westford Street ahead of Tuesday's election.Town of Carlisle
- Mon, Nov 2, 12:00 p.m.: Library building committee meets Monday. The Gleason Public Library Building Committee meets remotely Monday, Nov. 2, at noon.Gleason Public Library
- Mon, Nov 2, 7:00 p.m.: Library trustees meet remotely Monday. Gleason Public Library's board of trustees holds a remote meeting Monday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m.Gleason Public Library
- Mon, Nov 2, 7:30 p.m.: Zoning Board of Appeals meets Monday. The Zoning Board of Appeals holds a remote meeting Monday, Nov. 2, at 7:30 p.m.Town of Carlisle
Latest local news
- Carlisle to host free environmental film seriesOctober 30
- Carlisle real estate taxes due Nov. 2October 30
- Carlisle Morning Brief, Oct. 30: CCHS students speak at Black Heritage Trail unveilingOctober 30
- Carlisle Morning Brief, Oct. 29: Preschool enrollment open through Dec. 4October 29
- Carlisle Morning Brief, Oct. 27: General store bid uncovers septic crisisOctober 27
- Carlisle Morning Brief, Oct. 26: School Committee meets remotely WednesdayOctober 26
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Past briefings
- Thursday, October 29, 2026 — CCHS students speak at Black Heritage Trail unveiling
- Wednesday, October 28, 2026 — Carlisle Public Schools open integrated preschool applications for 2026-2027 through December 4
- Monday, October 26, 2026 — Couple's bid to reopen Carlisle general store uncovers townwide septic and well contamination
- Sunday, October 25, 2026 — Carlisle School Committee holds a remote meeting Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. amid fall business
- Saturday, October 24, 2026 — Carlisle School Committee opens community survey for next superintendent search through Nov. 6