Town of
Carlisle
Massachusetts
Phone: 978-369-6136
Town Administrator:
Ryan McLaneSelect Board:
Barney Arnold
Seth Model
Kate Reid
Travis Snell
Scott Triola
Annual Town Meeting:
May 13, 2024late Apr or early May, Monday
Municipal Election:
May 21, 2024no formula; doesn't seem to have pattern - typically May or June
Demographics
| Population | 5,181 | |
| Population Density | 340 | |
| Registered Voters | 3,955 | |
| Income Per Capita | $229,125 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $355,477 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 94% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $940,300 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,296 | |
| Total Households | 1,787 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.91 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $14.15 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $14.15 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $1,593,015,930 | |
| Total Expenditures | $31,062,304 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $29,843,059 | |
| State Aid | $1,864,268 | |
| Local Receipts | $1,191,100 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,001 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 22.0% | |
| CPA Exemptions | Low income, first $100,000 - residentialLow income, first $100,000 - residential |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Carlisle was once called “city of the woods” by Henry David Thoreau. Residents enjoy the charm of a New England farming community with winding roads weaving past stone walls, farm fields, and unspoiled woods.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,780 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 5 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Middlesex | |
| Area | 15.3 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 54.8 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Metropolitan Area Planning Council |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
Lori Trahan
Mass. Senate
Michael Barrett
Mass. House
Simon Cataldo