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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. Alan Lewis joined the board after the May 8, 2018 town election, succeeding Claude von Roesgen. On May 15, 2018 the board unanimously chose Nathan Brown as Chair, Kate Reid as Vice Chair and Alan Lewis as Clerk. Kerry Kissinger’s last meeting was April 23, 2019. Covers 21 meetings, May 15 to April 23, 2019.
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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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From the agendas Carlisle posts on its official site. Agendas can change; the posted agenda is the official one.
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 23Not to support Item C. (New salt shed)Motion: On the motion made by Luke Ascolillo and seconded by Kerry…Passed 3–2 · see note
April 23, 2019: Not to support Item C. (New salt shed)
On the motion made by Luke Ascolillo and seconded by Kerry Kissinger it was VOTED (3-2) not to support Item C. (New salt shed).
The minutes give the count as 3-2 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Luke Ascolillo and seconded by Kerry Kissinger it was VOTED (3-2) not to support Item C. (New salt shed)..” (Motion: Ascolillo, second: Kissinger)
Apr 23Support Items D and E. (DPW trailer, New septic…Motion: On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Kate…Passed 3–2 · see note
April 23, 2019: Support Items D and E. (DPW trailer, New septic system)
On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Kate Reid it was VOTED (3-2) to support Items D and E. (DPW trailer, New septic system).
The minutes give the count as 3-2 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Kate Reid it was VOTED (3-2) to support Items D and E. (DPW trailer, New septic system)..” (Motion: Lewis, second: Reid)
Apr 23Recommend Article 18 - To amend the Town of…Motion: motion to recommend Items A and B. 2 motion not to…Passed 3–2 · see note
April 23, 2019: Recommend Article 18 - To amend the Town of Carlisle Zoning Bylaws establishing a ban commercial marijuana sales
Motion to recommend Items A and B. 2 motion not to support Item C. 3« motion to recommend Items D and E Article 18 - Amend the Carlisle Zoning Bylaws On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Luke Ascolillo it was VOTED (3-2) to recommend Article 18 - To amend the Town of Carlisle Zoning Bylaws establishing a ban commercial marijuana sales.
The minutes give the count as 3-2 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“motion to recommend Items A and B. 2 motion not to support Item C. 3« motion to recommend Items D and E Article 18 - Amend the Carlisle Zoning Bylaws On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Luke Ascolillo it was VOTED (3-2) to recommend Article 18 - To amend the Town of Carlisle Zoning Bylaws establishing a ban commercial marijuana sales..” (Motion: Lewis, second: Ascolillo)
Apr 23Not to support Article 17 - Police Station RenovationsMotion: On the motion made by Luke Ascolillo and seconded by Kerry…Passed 3–2 · see note
April 23, 2019: Not to support Article 17 - Police Station Renovations
On the motion made by Luke Ascolillo and seconded by Kerry Kissinger it was VOTED (3-2) not to support Article 17 - Police Station Renovations.
The minutes give the count as 3-2 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Luke Ascolillo and seconded by Kerry Kissinger it was VOTED (3-2) not to support Article 17 - Police Station Renovations..” (Motion: Ascolillo, second: Kissinger)
Apr 23The authorize the Planning Board to expend a not…Motion: On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Kerry…Passed · see note
April 23, 2019: The authorize the Planning Board to expend a not to exceed total of $2,500.00 in funds from its "Planning-Professional" account for the purpose of materials and marketing for Master Planning-...
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Kerry Kissinger, it was VOTED that the authorize the Planning Board to expend a not to exceed total of $2,500.00 in funds from its "Planning-Professional" account for the purpose of materials and marketing for Master Planning- related activities.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Kerry Kissinger, it was VOTED that the authorize the Planning Board to expend a not to exceed total of $2,500.00 in funds from its "Planning-Professional" account for the purpose of materials and marketing for Master Planning- related activities..” (Motion: Reid, second: Kissinger)
Apr 9Accept the FY¥2018 Audit Report prepared by Clifton Larson…Motion: On the motion made by Luke Ascolillo and seconded by Kate…Passed 4–0 · see note
April 9, 2019: Accept the FY¥2018 Audit Report prepared by Clifton Larson Allen, LLP presented on April 9, 2019
On the motion made by Luke Ascolillo and seconded by Kate Reid, it was unanimously VOTED to accept the FY¥2018 Audit Report prepared by Clifton Larson Allen, LLP presented on April 9, 2019. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Kissinger-Aye, K. Reid-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye
Yes: Ascolillo, Brown, Kissinger, ReidThe roll call does not list Alan Lewis, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Luke Ascolillo and seconded by Kate Reid, it was unanimously VOTED to accept the FY¥2018 Audit Report prepared by Clifton Larson Allen, LLP presented on April 9, 2019. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Kissinger-Aye, K. Reid-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye.” (Motion: Ascolillo, second: Reid)
Apr 9Approve the Eagle Scout Project for the Malcolm Meadows…Motion: On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Luke…Passed 4–0 · see note
April 9, 2019: Approve the Eagle Scout Project for the Malcolm Meadows Conservation Land as presented by Robert Nichol Life Scout, Troop 1820 of Acton, Massachusetts and to further approve the use of…
On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the Eagle Scout Project for the Malcolm Meadows Conservation Land as presented by Robert Nichol Life Scout, Troop 1820 of Acton, Massachusetts and to further approve the use of the transfer station for the removal of rubbish found in the Malcolm Meadows Trail area. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Késsinger-Aye, K. Reid-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye
Yes: Ascolillo, Brown, Kissinger, ReidThe roll call does not list Alan Lewis, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the Eagle Scout Project for the Malcolm Meadows Conservation Land as presented by Robert Nichol Life Scout, Troop 1820 of Acton, Massachusetts and to further approve the use of the transfer station for the removal of rubbish found in the Malcolm Meadows Trail area. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Késsinger-Aye, K. Reid-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye.” (Motion: Lewis, second: Ascolillo)
Apr 9Support Warrant Articles 1-8 - Consent Agenda Items in…Motion: On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Alan…Passed 4–0 · see note
April 9, 2019: Support Warrant Articles 1-8 - Consent Agenda Items in the April 29, 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen to support Warrant Articles 1-8 - Consent Agenda Items in the April 29, 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ROLL CALL: K. Kissinger Aye, K. Reid-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, L. Ascolille-Aye
Yes: Ascolillo, Brown, Kissinger, ReidThe roll call does not list Alan Lewis, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen to support Warrant Articles 1-8 - Consent Agenda Items in the April 29, 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ROLL CALL: K. Kissinger Aye, K. Reid-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, L. Ascolille-Aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Lewis)
Apr 9Support Warrant Article 9 - Fiscal Year 2019 Budget…Motion: On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Alan…Passed 3–0 · see note
April 9, 2019: Support Warrant Article 9 - Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Transfers in the 4/29/2019Annual Town Meeting Warrant
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen to support Warrant Article 9 - Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Transfers in the 4/29/2019Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ROLL CALL: K. Kisstuger-Aye, K. Reid-Aye, N. Brown-Aye,
Yes: Brown, Kissinger, ReidThe roll call does not list Luke Ascolillo and Alan Lewis, who were at the meeting, so they are left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen to support Warrant Article 9 - Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Transfers in the 4/29/2019Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ROLL CALL: K. Kisstuger-Aye, K. Reid-Aye, N. Brown-Aye,.” (Motion: Reid, second: Lewis)
Apr 9Of Selectmen _to support Warrant Article 11 - Special…Motion: On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Alan…Passed 4–0 · see note
April 9, 2019: Of Selectmen _to support Warrant Article 11 - Special Appropriations in the 4/29/2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant ROLL CALL: K. Késsinger-Aye, K. Reid-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, L. Asvolillo-Aye
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen _to support Warrant Article 11 - Special Appropriations in the 4/29/2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant ROLL CALL: K. Késsinger-Aye, K. Reid-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, L. Asvolillo-Aye
Yes: Ascolillo, Brown, Kissinger, ReidThe roll call does not list Alan Lewis, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen _to support Warrant Article 11 - Special Appropriations in the 4/29/2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant ROLL CALL: K. Késsinger-Aye, K. Reid-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, L. Asvolillo-Aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Lewis)
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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