🌱 How will Concord-Carlisle schools change after the DOJ harassment settlement?

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In today's newsletter:

• How will Concord-Carlisle schools change after the DOJ harassment settlement?

Also on today's calendar: Intro to Cross-Step Waltz Workshops and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the DJ's favorite part of the candy? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Cloudy and cooler, with a high of 55 and low of 44 degrees.
• Sunday: Showers; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 54, low: 35.
• Monday: Cool with clouds and sun, with a high of 51 and low of 28 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• DOJ settles with Massachusetts school district over claims of antisemitic harassment (washingtonexaminer.com) — Federal officials have reached a settlement with the Concord-Carlisle school district after investigating antisemitic harassment incidents affecting Jewish students between 2023 and 2025. The agreement requires clearer procedures and staff training so Carlisle and Concord families can expect faster, more effective responses if future complaints arise, aiming to ensure a safer, more inclusive school environment.
   

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📸 Around Carlisle

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Carlisle

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Saturday April 18

• Intro to Cross-Step Waltz Workshops
  First Religious Society , 27 School St , Carlisle
  2:00 pm

Monday April 20

• Cemetery Committee Meeting
  Carlisle, MA Calendar , 66 Westford Street , Carlisle
  10:00 am
• Fire Station Building Renovation Committee Meeting (Hybrid)
  Carlisle, MA Calendar , 66 Westford Street , Carlisle
  3:30 pm

Tuesday April 21

• Board of Assessors Meeting - Presentation
  Carlisle, MA Calendar , 66 Westford Street , Carlisle
  7:00 pm

Thursday April 23

• Conservation Commission Meeting (Remote)
  Carlisle, MA Calendar
  7:00 pm

Friday April 24

• The Concord Players present Brigadoon
  51 Walden St , Concord
  8:00 pm

Tuesday April 28

• Women's Bible Study
  Carlisle Congregational Church , 147 School Street , Carlisle
  9:30 am

Sunday May 3

• Paws In The Park
  Longfellow's Wayside Inn , 72 Wayside Inn Rd , Sudbury
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday April 18

• Goats and Giggles
  Chip-In Farm , 201 Hartwell Rd , Bedford
  9:00 am
• Stone Carving Saturdays (16+) Sat 4/18 9:30am-SP26
  Bedford Depot , 80 Loomis St , Bedford
  9:30 am
• British Army Camp Followers Display
  Minute Man Visitor Center
  10:00 am
• Smith House Open House
  Smith House
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Werfen N.A. posted a job opening for Senior Supervisor, CNC Operations in Bedford. Apply here.
• Entegris, Inc. posted a job opening for Machine Operator, 6 am to 2:30 pm, Mon-Fri in Billerica. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Carlisle here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Bedford

• New Online Contact Form for Disability Concerns (thebedfordcitizen.org)
• Shawsheen Connection for April (thebedfordcitizen.org)
• Planning Board Talks Objectives For Upcoming Year (thebedfordcitizen.org)

Concord

• Patriots Day 2026 reprising Concord Center block party (concordbridge.org)
• A Thoreauvian view of Hanscom growth? (concordbridge.org)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The wrapper (rapper) (Thank you Austin D. for sending it in!)
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