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January 8, 2019
16 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Nathan Brown, Kate Reid, Luke Ascolillo, Alan Lewis, Kerry Kissinger
Absent: None
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Executive Session - Joint Meeting with Carlisle Affordable Housing Trust (CAHT)
Enter into a joint executive session with the Carlisle Affordable Housing Trust, pursuant to Af.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(1), to discuss an Open Meeting Law Complaint filed against the members of the...
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED by the Board of Selectmen enter into a joint executive session with the Carlisle Affordable Housing Trust, pursuant to Af.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(1), to discuss an Open Meeting Law Complaint filed against the members of the Board of Selectmen and the Carlisle Affordable Housing Trust on December 20, 2018, to invite Tim Goddard, and Ivria Glass Fried to attend the joint executive session, and to reconvene in open session for the purpose of continuing on with the items as listed in the Board of Selectmen's agenda. ROLL CALL VOTE: A. Lewis-Aye, Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, K. Reid-Aye and K. Kissinger- Aye.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED by the Board of Selectmen enter into a joint executive session with the Carlisle Affordable Housing Trust, pursuant to Af.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(1), to discuss an Open Meeting Law Complaint filed against the members of the Board of Selectmen and the Carlisle Affordable Housing Trust on December 20, 2018, to invite Tim Goddard, and Ivria Glass Fried to attend the joint executive session, and to reconvene in open session for the purpose of continuing on with the items as listed in the Board of Selectmen's agenda. ROLL CALL VOTE: A. Lewis-Aye, Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, K. Reid-Aye and K. Kissinger- Aye..” (Motion: Reid, second: Ascolillo)
Adjourn
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED to adjourn the meeting of the Carlisle Affordable Housing Trust. ROLL CALL VOTE: A. Lewis-Aye, Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, K. Reid-Aye and K. Kissinger- Aye.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED to adjourn the meeting of the Carlisle Affordable Housing Trust. ROLL CALL VOTE: A. Lewis-Aye, Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, K. Reid-Aye and K. Kissinger- Aye..” (Motion: Reid, second: Ascolillo)
Community Input
Select Option 2
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to select Option 2. ROLL CALL VOTE: A. Lewis-Aye, Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, K. Reid-Aye and K. Kissinger-Aye.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to select Option 2. ROLL CALL VOTE: A. Lewis-Aye, Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, K. Reid-Aye and K. Kissinger-Aye..” (Motion: Reid, second: Lewis)
Sub-Committee Report & Appointments to Carlisle Housing Authority
Appoint the following individuals ¢ David Freedman (301 Hutchinson Road) replacing Morgan Bearse ¢ George Payne (575 South Street) replacing Mark Levitan e Beverly Shorey (200 Tophet Road)...
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to appoint the following individuals ¢ David Freedman (301 Hutchinson Road) replacing Morgan Bearse ¢ George Payne (575 South Street) replacing Mark Levitan e Beverly Shorey (200 Tophet Road) replacing Steven Pearlman on the Carlisle Affordable Housing Authority through the May 7, 2019 Annual Town Election. ROLL CALL VOTE: A. Lewis-Aye, Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, K. Reid-Aye and K. Kissinger aye.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to appoint the following individuals ¢ David Freedman (301 Hutchinson Road) replacing Morgan Bearse ¢ George Payne (575 South Street) replacing Mark Levitan e Beverly Shorey (200 Tophet Road) replacing Steven Pearlman on the Carlisle Affordable Housing Authority through the May 7, 2019 Annual Town Election. ROLL CALL VOTE: A. Lewis-Aye, Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, K. Reid-Aye and K. Kissinger aye..” (Motion: Reid, second: Lewis)
Amend the minutes of November 13, 2018 for the purpose of adding a list of documents presented at the meeting including the proposal as submitted by Nathan Brown on how the Board of Selectmen...
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to amend the minutes of November 13, 2018 for the purpose of adding a list of documents presented at the meeting including the proposal as submitted by Nathan Brown on how the Board of Selectmen approach the Carlisle Housing Authority (CHA), the appointments to that group, and the Carlisle Affordable Housing Trust (CAHT) going forward. ROLL CALL VOTE: A. Lewis-Aye, Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, K. Reid-Aye and K. Kissinger-Aye.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to amend the minutes of November 13, 2018 for the purpose of adding a list of documents presented at the meeting including the proposal as submitted by Nathan Brown on how the Board of Selectmen approach the Carlisle Housing Authority (CHA), the appointments to that group, and the Carlisle Affordable Housing Trust (CAHT) going forward. ROLL CALL VOTE: A. Lewis-Aye, Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, K. Reid-Aye and K. Kissinger-Aye..” (Motion: Reid, second: Lewis)
Appointments
Appoint the School Facilities Manager Robert J. Fortado become an as the ex-officio member of the Municipal Facilities Committee
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was VOTED to appoint the School Facilities Manager Robert J. Fortado become an as the ex-officio member of the Municipal Facilities Committee. ROLL CALL VOTE: A. Lewis-Aye, Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, K. Reid- Aye and K. Kissinger-Aye.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was VOTED to appoint the School Facilities Manager Robert J. Fortado become an as the ex-officio member of the Municipal Facilities Committee. ROLL CALL VOTE: A. Lewis-Aye, Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, K. Reid- Aye and K. Kissinger-Aye..” (Motion: Reid, second: Lewis)
Cemetery Deed 726
Transfer land in the public burial ground to Douglas R. Sommer (125 Keith Hill Road) at Green Cemetery Lot D-257, Graves 1
On the motion made by Luke Ascolillo and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen vote to transfer land in the public burial ground to Douglas R. Sommer (125 Keith Hill Road) at Green Cemetery Lot D-257, Graves 1. ROLI, CALL VOTE: A. Lewis- Aye, Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, K. Reid-Aye and K. Kissinger-Aye.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Luke Ascolillo and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen vote to transfer land in the public burial ground to Douglas R. Sommer (125 Keith Hill Road) at Green Cemetery Lot D-257, Graves 1. ROLI, CALL VOTE: A. Lewis- Aye, Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, K. Reid-Aye and K. Kissinger-Aye..” (Motion: Ascolillo, second: Lewis)
Cemetery Deed 121A
Transfer land in the public burial ground from Richard Cobb- Stevens, Cemetery Deed No. 121A, Grave 1 back to the Town of Carlisle
On the motion made by Luke Ascolillo and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen vote to transfer land in the public burial ground from Richard Cobb- Stevens, Cemetery Deed No. 121A, Grave 1 back to the Town of Carlisle.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Luke Ascolillo and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen vote to transfer land in the public burial ground from Richard Cobb- Stevens, Cemetery Deed No. 121A, Grave 1 back to the Town of Carlisle..” (Motion: Ascolillo, second: Lewis)
Cemetery Deed 727
Transfer land in the public burial ground to Patricia and John Laskey (203 East Riding Drive) at Green Cemetery Lot D-126, Graves 1, 2, 3, and 4
On the motion made by Luke Ascolillo and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen vote to transfer land in the public burial ground to Patricia and John Laskey (203 East Riding Drive) at Green Cemetery Lot D-126, Graves 1, 2, 3, and 4. ROLL CALL VOTE: A. Lewis-Aye, Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, K. Reid-Aye and K. Kissinger-Aye.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Luke Ascolillo and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen vote to transfer land in the public burial ground to Patricia and John Laskey (203 East Riding Drive) at Green Cemetery Lot D-126, Graves 1, 2, 3, and 4. ROLL CALL VOTE: A. Lewis-Aye, Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, K. Reid-Aye and K. Kissinger-Aye..” (Motion: Ascolillo, second: Lewis)
Cemetery Deed 728
Transfer land in the public burial ground to Patricia and John Laskey (203 East Riding Drive) at Green Cemetery Lot D-127, Graves 1, 2,3, and4
On the motion made by Luke Ascolillo and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen vote to transfer land in the public burial ground to Patricia and John Laskey (203 East Riding Drive) at Green Cemetery Lot D-127, Graves 1, 2,3, and4. ROLL CALL VOTE: A. Lewis-Aye, Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, K. Reid-Aye and K. Kissinger-Aye.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Luke Ascolillo and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen vote to transfer land in the public burial ground to Patricia and John Laskey (203 East Riding Drive) at Green Cemetery Lot D-127, Graves 1, 2,3, and4. ROLL CALL VOTE: A. Lewis-Aye, Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, K. Reid-Aye and K. Kissinger-Aye..” (Motion: Ascolillo, second: Lewis)
Cemetery Deed 729
Transfer land tn the public burial ground to Patricia and John Laskey (203 East Riding Drive) at Green Cemetery Lot D-128, Graves 1, 2, 3, and 4
On the motion made by Luke Ascolillo and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen vote to transfer land tn the public burial ground to Patricia and John Laskey (203 East Riding Drive) at Green Cemetery Lot D-128, Graves 1, 2, 3, and 4. ROLL CALL VOTE: A. Lewis-Aye, Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, K. Reid-Aye and K. Kissinger-Aye.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Luke Ascolillo and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen vote to transfer land tn the public burial ground to Patricia and John Laskey (203 East Riding Drive) at Green Cemetery Lot D-128, Graves 1, 2, 3, and 4. ROLL CALL VOTE: A. Lewis-Aye, Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, K. Reid-Aye and K. Kissinger-Aye..” (Motion: Ascolillo, second: Lewis)
Town Administrator's Report
Approve the PEG Local Access operating agreement with the Town of Concord dated January 8, 2019
On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Kate Reid, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the PEG Local Access operating agreement with the Town of Concord dated January 8, 2019. ROLL CALL VOTE: A. Lewis-Aye, Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, K. Reid-Aye and K. Kissinger-Aye.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Kate Reid, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the PEG Local Access operating agreement with the Town of Concord dated January 8, 2019. ROLL CALL VOTE: A. Lewis-Aye, Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, K. Reid-Aye and K. Kissinger-Aye..” (Motion: Lewis, second: Reid)
Execute the Conservation Easement as granted by 1000, LLC., to the Town of Carlisle, a municipal corporation in the County of Middlesex, Commonwealth of Massachusetts having its usual place of...
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that Board of Selectmen execute the Conservation Easement as granted by 1000, LLC., to the Town of Carlisle, a municipal corporation in the County of Middlesex, Commonwealth of Massachusetts having its usual place of business at 66 Westford Street, Carlisle, MA, in the care, custody and control of its Conservation Commission pursuant to M.G.L. ¢.40, §8C, the following parcels of land: 1) Parcel B on the "Plan of Land in Carlisle, Massachusetts (Middlesex County) For: Urban Scale 1"=60° April 9, 2015" prepared by Stamski and McNaty, Inc. and recorded with the Middlesex North District Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 243 as Plan 99, Parcel B contains about 2.4868 acres, more or less, according to said plan. 2) A certain parcel of undeveloped land in said Carlisle, being shown as Lot A-2 on a plan entitled, "Plan of Land in Carlisle, Massachusetts (Middlesex County), for Barbara Trainor, Scale 1"°=60', March 17, 2005" Stamski and McNary, Inc. 80 Harris Street, Acton, Mass.", recorded in Middlesex North District Registry of Deeds Book of Plans 218 at Page 13. 3) Lot A-2 contains 1.9243 acres, more or less, according to said plan. ROLL CALL VOTE: A. Lewis-Aye, Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye,
Yes: Ascolillo, Brown, LewisThe roll call does not list Kate Reid and Kerry Kissinger, 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 Board of Selectmen execute the Conservation Easement as granted by 1000, LLC., to the Town of Carlisle, a municipal corporation in the County of Middlesex, Commonwealth of Massachusetts having its usual place of business at 66 Westford Street, Carlisle, MA, in the care, custody and control of its Conservation Commission pursuant to M.G.L. ¢.40, §8C, the following parcels of land: 1) Parcel B on the "Plan of Land in Carlisle, Massachusetts (Middlesex County) For: Urban Scale 1"=60° April 9, 2015" prepared by Stamski and McNaty, Inc. and recorded with the Middlesex North District Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 243 as Plan 99, Parcel B contains about 2.4868 acres, more or less, according to said plan. 2) A certain parcel of undeveloped land in said Carlisle, being shown as Lot A-2 on a plan entitled, "Plan of Land in Carlisle, Massachusetts (Middlesex County), for Barbara Trainor, Scale 1"°=60', March 17, 2005" Stamski and McNary, Inc. 80 Harris Street, Acton, Mass.", recorded in Middlesex North District Registry of Deeds Book of Plans 218 at Page 13. 3) Lot A-2 contains 1.9243 acres, more or less, according to said plan. ROLL CALL VOTE: A. Lewis-Aye, Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye,.” (Motion: Reid, second: Lewis)
Minutes Approval Cont
Amend the meeting minutes of April 10, 2018 with regards to the motion as voted for the Center Park Management Options as follows
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED to amend the meeting minutes of April 10, 2018 with regards to the motion as voted for the Center Park Management Options as follows:
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED to amend the meeting minutes of April 10, 2018 with regards to the motion as voted for the Center Park Management Options as follows:.” (Motion: Reid, second: Ascolillo)
Center Park Management Options as follows
Approve the minutes of December 11, 2018 as amended
On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the minutes of December 11, 2018 as amended. ROLL CALL VOTE: A. Lewis- Aye, Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, K. Reid-Aye and K. Kissinger-Aye.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the minutes of December 11, 2018 as amended. ROLL CALL VOTE: A. Lewis- Aye, Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, K. Reid-Aye and K. Kissinger-Aye..” (Motion: Lewis, second: Ascolillo)
Enter into executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, §21(a) paragraphs (2) and (3) to discuss strategy with respect to the Police union contract, the Teacher's union contract and the Police...
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board enter into executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, §21(a) paragraphs (2) and (3) to discuss strategy with respect to the Police union contract, the Teacher's union contract and the Police Chief's employment agreement as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's bargaining position and that afterwards the Board will not return to open session. ROLL CALL VOTE: A. Lewis-Aye, Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, K. Reid-Aye and K. Kissinger-Aye.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board enter into executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, §21(a) paragraphs (2) and (3) to discuss strategy with respect to the Police union contract, the Teacher's union contract and the Police Chief's employment agreement as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's bargaining position and that afterwards the Board will not return to open session. ROLL CALL VOTE: A. Lewis-Aye, Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, K. Reid-Aye and K. Kissinger-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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