MassVoter.com← Carlisle Select BoardCarlisle Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
December 11, 2018
9 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Nathan Brown, Kate Reid, Luke Ascolillo, Kerry Kissinger, Alan Lewis
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Nathan Brown left the meeting before it ended.
Every vote, in order
Annual License Renewals - Fern's Country Store
Approve the Off Premise License Renewal for Berry Barn LLC dba Ferns Country Store, located at 8 Lowell Street, Carlisle, MA 01741
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Kerry Kissinger, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the Off Premise License Renewal for Berry Barn LLC dba Ferns Country Store, located at 8 Lowell Street, Carlisle, MA 01741
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Kerry Kissinger, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the Off Premise License Renewal for Berry Barn LLC dba Ferns Country Store, located at 8 Lowell Street, Carlisle, MA 01741.” (Motion: Reid, second: Kissinger)
Approve and issue the Common Victuallers License to Berry Batn LLC dba Ferns Country Store, located at 8 Lowell Street, Carlisle, MA 01741
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Kerry Kissinger, it was unanimously VOTED to approve and issue the Common Victuallers License to Berry Batn LLC dba Ferns Country Store, located at 8 Lowell Street, Carlisle, MA 01741.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Kerry Kissinger, it was unanimously VOTED to approve and issue the Common Victuallers License to Berry Batn LLC dba Ferns Country Store, located at 8 Lowell Street, Carlisle, MA 01741..” (Motion: Reid, second: Kissinger)
Approve and issue a Catry-In Liquor License to Berry Barn LLC dba Ferns Country Store, located at 8 Lowell Street, Carlisle, MA 01741
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Kerry Kissinger, it was unanimously VOTED to approve and issue a Catry-In Liquor License to Berry Barn LLC dba Ferns Country Store, located at 8 Lowell Street, Carlisle, MA 01741.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Kerry Kissinger, it was unanimously VOTED to approve and issue a Catry-In Liquor License to Berry Barn LLC dba Ferns Country Store, located at 8 Lowell Street, Carlisle, MA 01741..” (Motion: Reid, second: Kissinger)
Library Trustees - Outreach Program update
Approve the establishment of the budget line "Outreach Programs" for Fiscal Year 2020
On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the establishment of the budget line "Outreach Programs" for Fiscal Year 2020.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the establishment of the budget line "Outreach Programs" for Fiscal Year 2020..” (Motion: Lewis, second: Ascolillo)
FY2019 Tax Classification Heating Continuation
Close the public hearing
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to close the public hearing..” (Motion: Reid, second: Lewis)
For the purpose of setting the fiscal 2019 property tax rate, that the Board of Selectmen approve a residenual factor of one, thereby establishing a uniform tax rate with no differences between...
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED for the purpose of setting the fiscal 2019 property tax rate, that the Board of Selectmen approve a residenual factor of one, thereby establishing a uniform tax rate with no differences between commercial and residential property tax rates, and that the Board not grant an open space discount, not adopt a residential exemption, and not to adopt a small commercial exemption fot fiscal year 2019.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED for the purpose of setting the fiscal 2019 property tax rate, that the Board of Selectmen approve a residenual factor of one, thereby establishing a uniform tax rate with no differences between commercial and residential property tax rates, and that the Board not grant an open space discount, not adopt a residential exemption, and not to adopt a small commercial exemption fot fiscal year 2019..” (Motion: Reid, second: Lewis)
Town Administrator's Report
The warrant be open for the submission of articles (through January 22, 2019) for the 2019 Annual Town Meeting) which shall be held on Monday, April 29, 2019
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that the warrant be open for the submission of articles (through January 22, 2019) for the 2019 Annual Town Meeting) which shall be held on Monday, April 29, 2019.
Yes: Ascolillo, Kissinger, Lewis, ReidNathan Brown had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that the warrant be open for the submission of articles (through January 22, 2019) for the 2019 Annual Town Meeting) which shall be held on Monday, April 29, 2019..” (Motion: Reid, second: Lewis)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the minutes from November 13, 2018 and November 27, 2018 as amended
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the minutes from November 13, 2018 and November 27, 2018 as amended.
Yes: Ascolillo, Kissinger, Lewis, ReidNathan Brown had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the minutes from November 13, 2018 and November 27, 2018 as amended..” (Motion: Reid, second: Lewis)
Executive Session
Enter into executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, §21(a) paragraph (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (J.J. Supple) as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the...
On the motion made by Kerry Kissinger and Luke Ascolillo by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen enter into executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, §21(a) paragraph (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (J.J. Supple) as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating and position and that afterwatds the Board will not return to open session. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Reid-Aye, L.Ascolillo-Aye, K.Kissinger-Aye and A.Lewis-Aye
Yes: Ascolillo, Kissinger, Lewis, ReidNathan Brown had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kerry Kissinger and Luke Ascolillo by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen enter into executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, §21(a) paragraph (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (J.J. Supple) as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating and position and that afterwatds the Board will not return to open session. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Reid-Aye, L.Ascolillo-Aye, K.Kissinger-Aye and A.Lewis-Aye.” (Motion: Kissinger)
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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