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Carlisle Select Board
How the Carlisle Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide for three-year terms. Luke Ascolillo served as Chair, Kerry Kissinger as Vice Chair and Kate Reid as Clerk (chosen June 14, 2017), with Nathan Brown and Claude von Roesgen. MassVoter has loaded this board’s minutes from January 9, 2018 on. Claude von Roesgen’s last meeting was April 30, 2018. The minutes call the board the Board of Selectmen. Covers 8 meetings, January 9 to April 30, 2018.
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What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
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Members
"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
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Loaded: Carlisle Select Board minutes from January 9, 2018 through September 8, 2026: 247 meetings and 1,946 votes. The town’s Agenda Center holds the board’s minutes back to 2006; MassVoter has loaded 2018 on. The October 17, 2020 Special Town Meeting renamed the Board of Selectmen the Select Board; the minutes use the new name from October 27, 2020. Most minutes are typed documents with searchable text; 36 sets from 2018 to 2021 have no usable text (35 scanned images and one file with a garbled text layer), which MassVoter read with text recognition and checked where names were unclear. Not here: executive-session minutes; cancelled meetings; votes of the Finance Committee, Planning Board, Board of Health, School Committee, Library Trustees and other boards at joint meetings (two joint meetings are recorded only in the other board’s minutes, which show no Select Board vote); meetings with an agenda but no posted minutes (among them May 29, 2018 (the minutes link leads to a missing file), October 22, 2019, June 8, 2021, December 7, 2021, May 4, 2022 (the file posted is a draft of the May 24, 2022 minutes), September 13, 2022 (the file posted is a draft of the October 11, 2022 minutes), February 16, 2023 (the file posted is the February 28, 2023 minutes), September 12, 2023, May 7, 2024, July 23, 2024 (the agenda is posted in place of minutes) and August 13, 2024 (the minutes link opens an empty file)); and meetings after September 8, 2026 (the September 22 and October 6, 2026 minutes are not posted yet). Carlisle’s minutes usually read “On the motion made by … and seconded by …, it was unanimously VOTED” or “The motion carried by unanimous voice vote,” which is shown as every member present voting yes. Whenever a member takes part remotely (and at every meeting from March 2020 to 2022) the board votes by roll call (“ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, N. Brown-Nay, …”), shown by name; some roll calls list a member with no vote or leave a member out, and that member is left out of that vote, with a note. Members who abstain or vote no are usually named. Where a split count names no one (“VOTED (3-2)”) we show the count only, with a note (16 votes), and where the minutes say only “it was VOTED” with no count or names we show the result only (47 votes). Members who recused themselves are not shown in that vote; members who arrived late or left early are shown only in the votes they were there for. A motion with no recorded outcome is not counted as a vote. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
Apr 24Approve the sale of a Bond Anticipation Note for…Motion: On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Claude…Passed 3–0 · see note
April 24, 2018: Approve the sale of a Bond Anticipation Note for the purpose of a Public Safety Communications System as authorized by Article 19 of Annual Town Meeting held May 2, 2017
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Claude Von Roesgen, it was unanimously VOTED that Board of Selectmen approve the sale of a Bond Anticipation Note for the purpose of a Public Safety Communications System as authorized by Article 19 of Annual Town Meeting held May 2, 2017. The note will be dated May 2, 2018, will come due March 1, 2019 and will be issued in the amount of $2,961,100.00 at an interest rate of 1.85% payable to Eastern Bank. Roll Call Vote: N. Brown-Aye, K. Kissinger, K. Reid-Aye, and C. Von Roesgen -Aye
Yes: Brown, Reid, RoesgenLuke Ascolillo arrived at 8:10PM, after this vote, and is not shown voting. The roll call names Kerry Kissinger but records no vote for that member, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Claude Von Roesgen, it was unanimously VOTED that Board of Selectmen approve the sale of a Bond Anticipation Note for the purpose of a Public Safety Communications System as authorized by Article 19 of Annual Town Meeting held May 2, 2017. The note will be dated May 2, 2018, will come due March 1, 2019 and will be issued in the amount of $2,961,100.00 at an interest rate of 1.85% payable to Eastern Bank. Roll Call Vote: N. Brown-Aye, K. Kissinger, K. Reid-Aye, and C. Von Roesgen -Aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Roesgen)
Apr 24Accept the letter of resignation from Sally Zielinski, Ph.D.…Motion: On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Claude…Passed 3–0 · see note
April 24, 2018: Accept the letter of resignation from Sally Zielinski, Ph.D. with gratitude for her service on the Board of Registrars effective June 30, 2018
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Claude Von Roesgen, it was unanimously VOTED to accept the letter of resignation from Sally Zielinski, Ph.D. with gratitude for her service on the Board of Registrars effective June 30, 2018. Roll Call Vote: N. Brown-Aye, K. Kissinger, K. Reid-Aye, and C. Von Roesgen -Aye
Yes: Brown, Reid, RoesgenLuke Ascolillo arrived at 8:10PM, after this vote, and is not shown voting. The roll call names Kerry Kissinger but records no vote for that member, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Claude Von Roesgen, it was unanimously VOTED to accept the letter of resignation from Sally Zielinski, Ph.D. with gratitude for her service on the Board of Registrars effective June 30, 2018. Roll Call Vote: N. Brown-Aye, K. Kissinger, K. Reid-Aye, and C. Von Roesgen -Aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Roesgen)
Apr 24Appoint Madeleine Blake (127 Carleton Rd) to serve as…Motion: On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Claude…Passed 3–0 · see note
April 24, 2018: Appoint Madeleine Blake (127 Carleton Rd) to serve as the Planning Board's representative on the LIP Regulations Committee for a one year term that will expire on June 30, 2019
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Claude Von Roesgen, it was unanimously VOTED to appoint Madeleine Blake (127 Carleton Rd) to serve as the Planning Board's representative on the LIP Regulations Committee for a one year term that will expire on June 30, 2019. Roll Call Vote: N. Brown-Aye, K. Kissinger, K. Reid-Aye, and C. Von Roesgen -Aye
Yes: Brown, Reid, RoesgenLuke Ascolillo arrived at 8:10PM, after this vote, and is not shown voting. The roll call names Kerry Kissinger but records no vote for that member, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Claude Von Roesgen, it was unanimously VOTED to appoint Madeleine Blake (127 Carleton Rd) to serve as the Planning Board's representative on the LIP Regulations Committee for a one year term that will expire on June 30, 2019. Roll Call Vote: N. Brown-Aye, K. Kissinger, K. Reid-Aye, and C. Von Roesgen -Aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Roesgen)
Apr 24Declares that: (A) that parcel of land located on…Motion: On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Claude…Passed 3–0 · see note
April 24, 2018: Declares that: (A) that parcel of land located on Hartwell Road, containing 1.97 acres of land, and shown on Carlisle Assessors Maps as Map 4, Block 23A, Lot 1, and…
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Claude Von Roesgen, it was unanimously VOTED to declares that: (A) that parcel of land located on Hartwell Road, containing 1.97 acres of land, and shown on Carlisle Assessors Maps as Map 4, Block 23A, Lot 1, and further described at the Middlesex North Registry of Deeds in Book: 20279, Page: 84; and (B) that parcel of land located near Hartwell Road and adjacent to the Lot described above, containing 4.98 acres of land, and shown on Carlisle Assessors Maps as Map 4, Block 23A, Lot 3, and further described at the Middlesex North Registry of Deeds in Book: 20279, Page: 84, is no longer needed for general municipal purposes and recommend that the Town Meeting vote to transfer the care, custody, management and control of the land to the Conservation Commission to be held for conservation purposes. Roll Call Vote: N. Brown-Aye, K. Kissinger, K. Reid-Aye, and C. Von Roesgen -Aye
Yes: Brown, Reid, RoesgenLuke Ascolillo arrived at 8:10PM, after this vote, and is not shown voting. The roll call names Kerry Kissinger but records no vote for that member, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Claude Von Roesgen, it was unanimously VOTED to declares that: (A) that parcel of land located on Hartwell Road, containing 1.97 acres of land, and shown on Carlisle Assessors Maps as Map 4, Block 23A, Lot 1, and further described at the Middlesex North Registry of Deeds in Book: 20279, Page: 84; and (B) that parcel of land located near Hartwell Road and adjacent to the Lot described above, containing 4.98 acres of land, and shown on Carlisle Assessors Maps as Map 4, Block 23A, Lot 3, and further described at the Middlesex North Registry of Deeds in Book: 20279, Page: 84, is no longer needed for general municipal purposes and recommend that the Town Meeting vote to transfer the care, custody, management and control of the land to the Conservation Commission to be held for conservation purposes. Roll Call Vote: N. Brown-Aye, K. Kissinger, K. Reid-Aye, and C. Von Roesgen -Aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Roesgen)
Apr 24Approve the Boston Brain Tumor Society's request to conduct…Motion: On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Claude…Passed 3–0 · see note
April 24, 2018: Approve the Boston Brain Tumor Society's request to conduct a portion of its' Sunday, May 20, 2015 bicycle ride in the Town of Carlisle with the understanding that they shall…
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Claude Von Roesgen, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the Boston Brain Tumor Society's request to conduct a portion of its' Sunday, May 20, 2015 bicycle ride in the Town of Carlisle with the understanding that they shall consult with the Police Dept. regarding traffic and roadway safety issues. Roll Call Vote: N. Brown-Aye, K. Kissinger, K. Reid-Aye, and C. Von Roesgen -Aye
Yes: Brown, Reid, RoesgenLuke Ascolillo arrived at 8:10PM, after this vote, and is not shown voting. The roll call names Kerry Kissinger but records no vote for that member, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Claude Von Roesgen, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the Boston Brain Tumor Society's request to conduct a portion of its' Sunday, May 20, 2015 bicycle ride in the Town of Carlisle with the understanding that they shall consult with the Police Dept. regarding traffic and roadway safety issues. Roll Call Vote: N. Brown-Aye, K. Kissinger, K. Reid-Aye, and C. Von Roesgen -Aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Roesgen)
Apr 24Transfer land in the public burial ground to Sharon…Motion: On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Claude…Passed 3–0 · see note
April 24, 2018: Transfer land in the public burial ground to Sharon Kling of 466 Cross Street at Green Cemetery Lot D-215, Graves 1, 2 and 3
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Claude Von Roesgen, it was unanimously VOTED to transfer land in the public burial ground to Sharon Kling of 466 Cross Street at Green Cemetery Lot D-215, Graves 1, 2 and 3. Roll Call Vote: N. Brown-Aye, K. Kissinger, K. Reid-Aye, and C. Von Roesgen -Aye
Yes: Brown, Reid, RoesgenLuke Ascolillo arrived at 8:10PM, after this vote, and is not shown voting. The roll call names Kerry Kissinger but records no vote for that member, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Claude Von Roesgen, it was unanimously VOTED to transfer land in the public burial ground to Sharon Kling of 466 Cross Street at Green Cemetery Lot D-215, Graves 1, 2 and 3. Roll Call Vote: N. Brown-Aye, K. Kissinger, K. Reid-Aye, and C. Von Roesgen -Aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Roesgen)
Apr 24Support Article 1Motion: On the motion made by Claude Von Roesgen and seconded by…Passed 4–0 · see note
April 24, 2018: Support Article 1
On the motion made by Claude Von Roesgen and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED to support Article 1. Roll Call Vote: N. Brown-Aye, K. Kissinger, K. Reid-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye and C. Von Roesgen - Aye
Yes: Ascolillo, Brown, Reid, RoesgenThe roll call names Kerry Kissinger but records no vote for that member, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Claude Von Roesgen and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED to support Article 1. Roll Call Vote: N. Brown-Aye, K. Kissinger, K. Reid-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye and C. Von Roesgen - Aye.” (Motion: Roesgen, second: Ascolillo)
Apr 24Support Article 9Motion: On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Luke…Passed 4–0 · see note
April 24, 2018: Support Article 9
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED to support Article 9. Roll Call Vote: N. Brown-Aye, K. Kissinger, K. Reid-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye and C. Von Roesgen -Aye
Yes: Ascolillo, Brown, Reid, RoesgenThe roll call names Kerry Kissinger but records no vote for that member, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED to support Article 9. Roll Call Vote: N. Brown-Aye, K. Kissinger, K. Reid-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye and C. Von Roesgen -Aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Ascolillo)
Apr 24Support Article 10Motion: On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Luke…Passed 4–0 · see note
April 24, 2018: Support Article 10
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED to support Article 10. Roll Call Vote: N. Brown-Aye, K. Kissinger, K. Reid-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye and C. Von Roesgen -Aye
Yes: Ascolillo, Brown, Reid, RoesgenThe roll call names Kerry Kissinger but records no vote for that member, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED to support Article 10. Roll Call Vote: N. Brown-Aye, K. Kissinger, K. Reid-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye and C. Von Roesgen -Aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Ascolillo)
Apr 24Support Article 11Motion: On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Luke…Passed 4–0 · see note
April 24, 2018: Support Article 11
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED to support Article 11. Roll Call Vote: N. Brown-Aye, K. Kissinger, K. Reid-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye and C. Von Roesgen -Aye
Yes: Ascolillo, Brown, Reid, RoesgenThe roll call names Kerry Kissinger but records no vote for that member, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED to support Article 11. Roll Call Vote: N. Brown-Aye, K. Kissinger, K. Reid-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye and C. Von Roesgen -Aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Ascolillo)
From the Carlisle Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): The Carlisle Mosquito — Rebekah Vieira (Melinda Lindquist) and David Thomas (Beth Clarke), May 2026; Christine Stevens and Travis Snell (Melinda Lindquist, May 2025); Scott Triola (Nancy Hartle, May 2023). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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