Where Carlisle's money goes

A plain-English look at what your town spends, what you pay, and how it's changing.

$39.9 million a year
That's what Carlisle spent across all town services.
69¢ of every dollar goes to schools.
Schools $27.7 million
69%
public schools — teachers, buildings, buses
Public safety $4.7 million
12%
police, fire, and ambulance
General government $3.5 million
9%
town hall, clerk, finance, elections
Public works $1.6 million
4%
roads, snow plowing, trash, parks
Culture & recreation $1.1 million
3%
library, parks, recreation programs
Health & human services $951,000
2%
public health, senior & veterans services
Debt interest $331,000
1%
interest on money borrowed for buildings & projects
Source: Carlisle FY2024 audited financial statements (audited actuals, FY2024). Figures are rounded for readability.
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