Carlisle, Massachusetts
Community Organizations
Carlisle is served by a close network of non-profits that protect its open land, keep its history, run its library, and report its news. A few of them are listed here, and every one takes volunteers.
Community Organizations
| Organization | What they do |
|---|---|
| Carlisle Conservation Foundation | A community land trust that buys, protects and cares for open space, farmland and trails across Carlisle. |
| Carlisle Historical Society | Founded in 1933, it keeps the town’s records and artifacts and hosts talks on Carlisle history, often at the Heald House. |
| Gleason Public Library | The town’s public library at 22 Bedford Road, a member of the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium, with books, programs and meeting space. |
| The Carlisle Mosquito | Carlisle’s independent nonprofit weekly newspaper, published since 1972 and delivered free to every household in town. |
Town & Senior Resources
| Organization | Notes |
|---|---|
| Council on Aging & Human Services | The town’s programs, transportation, and outreach for older residents. Director Geoffrey Kotowski. Reach the department through Town Hall at 978-759-7610. |
| Gleason Public Library | Free programs, computers, and a card that works at libraries across Massachusetts. 22 Bedford Road. |
| Recreation | Youth programs, summer activities, and the town’s parks, fields and trails. Director of Recreation Holly A. Mansfield. |
For current hours and a fuller list, see the town’s department pages at carlislema.gov.