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Carlisle was first settled in 1650, and twice
became a district, first in 1754 and then again in 1780, just after the American Revolution, before
incorporation as a town in 1805.
Carlisle today is a community of close to 4,900 residents.
Carlisle's unique features include its rural appearance and strong
community spirit.
Although there are no industrial parks, no apartment complexes, no
condominiums, no traffic lights, and no shopping plazas, Carlisle is still within 40 minutes of
Boston, and is convenient to four major shopping areas. Approximately 25% of the town is
protected conservation land. Carlisle Vision Long Range Planning Report About Carlisle, MA (via Ferns Country Store) |
| Statistics | Community Profiles | |
|---|---|---|
| Town Center: 20 miles nw. of Boston, MA | Map of Town Center | Department of Housing and Community Development |
| Total Area: 15.53 square miles (9,856 Acres) | ||
| Population (2009): not yet published (2008): 4,874 (ref) (2007): 4,882 (2006): 4,851 (2005): 4,843 (2004): 4,838 (2003): 4,856 (2002): 4,843 (2001): 4,802 (2000): 4,737 (1805): 634 (Incorporated) |
Commonwealth Communities Statistics | |
| Density: 314 persons per square mile (2008) | ||
| Roads: Approximately 55 miles | Credits | |
| Highways: Route 225, Route 27 | Carlisle Center Village scene courtesy of the Gleason Public Library Historical Collection | |
| Tax Rate (2007,2008,2009): $11.96, $12.86, $14.04, respectively | ||
| County: Middlesex | ||
| Postal Code: 01741 | ||
| Phone Numbers: Area Code (978), Directory | Metropolitan Area Planning Council: MAPC member communities |
In 1758, Timothy Wilkins gave 1.5 acres of land for building such a meetinghouse,
which was erected in 1760 just northwest of the present First Religious Society
in Carlisle Center. This was the spark needed to establish the second district
of Carlisle during the Revolution on April 28, 1780 from portions of Concord, Acton,
Chelmsford, and Billerica. At that time there were ninety dwellings and one
hundred two families. Early industries other than farming included grist, fulling
and saw mills. Later came granite and copper mining and the cranberry bog on
Curve street.
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22 Bedford Road PO Box 813 Carlisle, MA 01741 (978) 369-4898 |
Carlisle Town Office
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Elected Town Officials
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