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Last Week in Carlisle | November 24 through 30, 2025 | Carlisle Shakes Off Thanksgiving Sleep: Downtown Crime Response and Home Sales Surge

Last Week in Carlisle | November 24 through 30, 2025 | Carlisle Shakes Off Thanksgiving Sleep: Downtown Crime Response and Home Sales Surge

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What Happened Last Week in Carlisle, PA?

Carlisle experienced a week that mixed quiet holiday downtime with a major police response, all while our local real estate market kept moving. The week of November 24–30, 2025, which included the Thanksgiving holiday, was marked by institutional closings but serious activity in public safety and housing transactions.

Here are the key events and developments in our town last week:

Urgent Action: Two Arrests Made After Downtown Shooting Incident

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Our town saw a moment of volatility amid the holiday quiet when a targeted shooting incident happened in the downtown district on November 27. This serious crime demanded a quick response from our public safety teams. The good news is that the Carlisle Police Department reacted immediately and thoroughly to the situation. This fast police work led to the arrest of two individuals who face serious charges related to the shooting. The speedy action helped limit how long the threat lasted in our community. Separately, the borough also announced a CodeRED Cybersecurity Incident earlier in the week on November 24, 2025.

Our Town Offices and Schools Took Planned Holiday Breaks

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Many of the institutions that run our community took scheduled time off, which led to a planned slowdown in operations. The period from November 24 to November 30, 2025, included the national Thanksgiving holiday. Because of this, institutional operations went into a period of planned inactivity. This downtime included closures for the Thanksgiving Recess and for the Day After Thanksgiving. While many were closed, necessary information like the Borough Calendar and the 2025 Agendas and Minutes remain available online. We also saw an announcement on November 24 regarding PennDOT Pavement Patching Scheduled and details on Thanksgiving Operations.

Carlisle Real Estate Market Snapshot (November 24–30, 2025)

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Here is a look at our Real Estate Market last week. Overall, while the number of homes sold dropped off a bit from the busy week before, thast is expected with a holiday week. And our local market’s median price is showing strength going into the end of the month, especially when looking back to last year.

Information is deemed reliable and correct, but is not guaranteed. Data comes from Bright MLS and is for the entire Carlisle School District.

Sales Statistics:

  • Total Home Closings: 9 sales (down from 13 previous week, up from 4 previous year)
  • Median Sale Price: $315,000 (up from $289,000 previous week, up from $205,000 previous year)
  • Lowest Sale Price: $135,000
  • Highest Sale Price: $770,841 (7 Red Oak Lane)

Homes that closed November 24–30, 2025:

  • 580 N North Middleton Road, Carlisle, PA 17013 – 11/25/25 – $135,000
  • 927 Hamilton Street, Carlisle, PA 17013 – 927 Hamilton Street, Carlisle, PA 17013 – $203,000
  • 232 Cherry St, Carlisle, PA 17013 – 11/25/25 – $300,000
  • 1129 Easy Rd, Carlisle, PA 17015 – 11/25/25 – $315,000
  • 2208 Circle Road, Carlisle, PA 17013 – 11/26/25 – $335,000
  • 1121 Oak St, Carlisle, PA 17013 – 11/24/25 – $420,000
  • 8 McCoy Ln, Carlisle, PA 17015 – 11/26/25 – $650,000
  • 12 E North St, Carlisle, PA 17013 – 11/25/25 – $770,841

Market Stats for the Entire Month of November 2025: CLICK HERE

Other Happenings

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While the targeted downtown shooting, the holiday closures, and the real estate market activity were definitely the most noteworthy and impactful stories last week, a number of other important administrative, institutional, and community events occurred between November 24 and November 30, 2025, that reflect the normal function of our town, even around the Thanksgiving holiday.

Here’s a summary of other developments for the week:

Institutional and Administrative Updates

  • Borough Planning Meeting Held: The Carlisle Planning Commission held its scheduled public meeting on Monday, November 24, 2025. This was the final formal governance session before the holiday recess.
  • Borough Operational Announcements: Several routine, but important, announcements were made by Carlisle Borough on November 24, 2025, including details on Thanksgiving Operations, PennDOT Pavement Patching Scheduled, and news regarding a CodeRED Cybersecurity Incident.
  • Dickinson College System Migration: Dickinson College used the holiday week for a major infrastructure change. On November 24, the institution permanently retired the Totara (Professional LMS) system, starting a migration process toward Workday for employee learning and Brightspace for student content. Additionally, key academic support centers (such as the QR Center, DSRL, and Math/CS help rooms) were closed for the break from November 25 through November 30, with services set to resume December 1.
  • County Dog License Announcement: Cumberland County administrative offices utilized Monday, November 24, 2025, to announce that the sale of 2026 Dog Licenses would begin on December 1, 2025. Community licensing events were scheduled for December 1, December 8, and December 15.
  • Holiday Closures Confirmed: Our Carlisle Borough Hall officially observed the long holiday weekend by suspending non-essential services on Friday, November 28, 2025, for the Day After Thanksgiving. The Carlisle Area School District (CASD) also began its Thanksgiving Recess on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, continuing until December 1.

Community and Public Safety Minor Activity

  • Routine Law Enforcement Events: The Carlisle Police Department carried out community service functions, including a “Found Dog” notice posted on November 25 seeking the owner of a dog found in the 300 block of North East Street. An update was posted on November 29 stating that the owners of a lost dog found near F Street and Pitt Street were located and reunited.
  • Community Remembrance: The local press continued the important function of memorializing residents. Sarah E. Horn, 77, of Carlisle, passed away on November 24, 2025. Obituaries for David Foreman, Edward Jake Fulwiley, Annette Smith, Shirley J. Travis, and Carl Winfield Jr. were also published on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
  • Regional Law Enforcement: Regional arrests occurred outside the Borough, including a DUI charge and a harassment charge in Middlesex Township on November 28 and November 30, 2025, respectively.
  • Leisure Activity: The community engaged in self-directed holiday leisure activities, such as evening strolls downtown to view festive window displays, and supported local businesses like Castlerigg Wine Shop and the Carlisle Theatre, rather than attending large, organized public events which are set to begin in early December.

Looking Back at a Mixed Week in Carlisle

The seven days from November 24 through November 30, 2025, for our Carlisle community showed two different sides: the smooth operation of planned holiday shutdowns alongside a serious, but quickly contained, public safety issue. Our government and educational organizations followed their approved calendars for the Thanksgiving holiday. Meanwhile, the Carlisle Police Department showed an immediate and thorough response to the downtown shooting incident on November 27. This swift action led to two arrests on serious charges, which successfully reduced the danger to our town. Even with the holiday quiet, the local real estate market continued moving, seeing 7 total sales close, with a median price of $300,000. As we move forward, we should see institutional life pick up again after the holiday period.

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