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February 26, 2019
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Kate Reid, who is counted absent.
Present: Nathan Brown, Luke Ascolillo, Alan Lewis, Kerry Kissinger
Absent: Kate Reid
Every vote, in order
Acceptance of Long Ridge Road trail easement
Approve and execute the Conservation and Trail Easement as granted by Jeffrey A. Brem and Lisa H. Brem, owners of the premises located at 100 Long Ridge Road, Carlisle, MA to the Town of Carlisle,...
On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED to approve and execute the Conservation and Trail Easement as granted by Jeffrey A. Brem and Lisa H. Brem, owners of the premises located at 100 Long Ridge Road, Carlisle, MA to the Town of Carlisle, in the care, custody and control of its Conservation Commission pursuant to M.G.L. c.40, §8C, a perpetual conservation and trail easement over the area of the premises consisting of approx. 3.40 acres and identified as the "Restricted Land Part of EUA-1" as shown on a plan of land entitled "Master Site Plan & Easement Plan - 'Birch Farm' - 100 Long Ridge Road, Carlisle, MA prepared for Lifetime Green Homes, LLC by Meisner Brem Corp. as well as a perpetual conservation and trail easement over the fifteen foot (15'} wide conservation trail areas shown on said Plan as the "15' Wide Pedestrian Trail Easement" and "Limited Use Area - 15' Wide Pedestrian Trail Easement.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED to approve and execute the Conservation and Trail Easement as granted by Jeffrey A. Brem and Lisa H. Brem, owners of the premises located at 100 Long Ridge Road, Carlisle, MA to the Town of Carlisle, in the care, custody and control of its Conservation Commission pursuant to M.G.L. c.40, §8C, a perpetual conservation and trail easement over the area of the premises consisting of approx. 3.40 acres and identified as the "Restricted Land Part of EUA-1" as shown on a plan of land entitled "Master Site Plan & Easement Plan - 'Birch Farm' - 100 Long Ridge Road, Carlisle, MA prepared for Lifetime Green Homes, LLC by Meisner Brem Corp. as well as a perpetual conservation and trail easement over the fifteen foot (15'} wide conservation trail areas shown on said Plan as the "15' Wide Pedestrian Trail Easement" and "Limited Use Area - 15' Wide Pedestrian Trail Easement..” (Motion: Lewis, second: Ascolillo)
Cemetery Deeds
Transfer land in the public burial ground to Xiamomin W'an (160 Commonwealth Ave, Boston MA 0211602736) at Green Cemetery Lot D-25, Graves 1, 2 and 3
On the motion made by Luke Ascolillo and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to transfer land in the public burial ground to Xiamomin W'an (160 Commonwealth Ave, Boston MA 0211602736) at Green Cemetery Lot D-25, Graves 1, 2 and 3. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Kissinger-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye and A. Lewis-Aye. Deed No.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Luke Ascolillo and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to transfer land in the public burial ground to Xiamomin W'an (160 Commonwealth Ave, Boston MA 0211602736) at Green Cemetery Lot D-25, Graves 1, 2 and 3. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Kissinger-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye and A. Lewis-Aye. Deed No..” (Motion: Ascolillo, second: Lewis)
Transfer land in the public burial ground to John H. Keating and Celeste U. Hoehn (133 Forest Park Drive, Carlisle, MA ) at Green Cemetery Lot D-192, Graves 3 and 4
On the motion made by Luke Ascolillo and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to transfer land in the public burial ground to John H. Keating and Celeste U. Hoehn (133 Forest Park Drive, Carlisle, MA ) at Green Cemetery Lot D-192, Graves 3 and 4. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Kissinger-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye and A. Lewis-Aye. Deed No.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Luke Ascolillo and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to transfer land in the public burial ground to John H. Keating and Celeste U. Hoehn (133 Forest Park Drive, Carlisle, MA ) at Green Cemetery Lot D-192, Graves 3 and 4. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Kissinger-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye and A. Lewis-Aye. Deed No..” (Motion: Ascolillo, second: Lewis)
Deed No. 629 & Deed No, 630
Approve the request of Patricia Laskey (as custodian of Green Cemetery Deeds #629 and #630) to transfer land back to Green Cemetery Lot D-288, Graves 1, 2,3 and 4 and Green Cemetery Lot D-288,...
On the motion made by Luke Ascolillo and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the request of Patricia Laskey (as custodian of Green Cemetery Deeds #629 and #630) to transfer land back to Green Cemetery Lot D-288, Graves 1, 2,3 and 4 and Green Cemetery Lot D-288, Graves 1, 2, 3 and 4. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Kissinger-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye and A. Lewis-Aye.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Luke Ascolillo and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the request of Patricia Laskey (as custodian of Green Cemetery Deeds #629 and #630) to transfer land back to Green Cemetery Lot D-288, Graves 1, 2,3 and 4 and Green Cemetery Lot D-288, Graves 1, 2, 3 and 4. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Kissinger-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye and A. Lewis-Aye..” (Motion: Ascolillo, second: Lewis)
Town Administrator's Report
Affirm the execution of the borrowing authorization documents by the Board of Selectmen for short term borrowings in the amount of $3.6M
On the motion made by Luke Ascolillo and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to affirm the execution of the borrowing authorization documents by the Board of Selectmen for short term borrowings in the amount of $3.6M. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Kissinger-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye and A. Lewis-Aye.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Luke Ascolillo and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to affirm the execution of the borrowing authorization documents by the Board of Selectmen for short term borrowings in the amount of $3.6M. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Kissinger-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye and A. Lewis-Aye..” (Motion: Ascolillo, second: Lewis)
Charity bike ride - Boston Brain Tumor Society
Approve the Boston Brain Tumor Society's request to conduct a portion of its' Sunday, May 19, 2019 bicycle ride in the Town of Carlisle with the understanding that they shall consult with the...
On the motion made by Luke Ascolillo and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the Boston Brain Tumor Society's request to conduct a portion of its' Sunday, May 19, 2019 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: K. Kissinger-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye and A. Lewis-Aye.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Luke Ascolillo and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the Boston Brain Tumor Society's request to conduct a portion of its' Sunday, May 19, 2019 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: K. Kissinger-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye and A. Lewis-Aye..” (Motion: Ascolillo, second: Lewis)
Appointment of Special Police Officers
Confirm the February 12, 2019 appointment of Jared Layman and Eloi Ruegg as Special police officers in the Town of Carlisle
On the motion made by Luke Ascolillo and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to confirm the February 12, 2019 appointment of Jared Layman and Eloi Ruegg as Special police officers in the Town of Carlisle. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Kissinger-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye and A. Lewis-Aye.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Luke Ascolillo and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to confirm the February 12, 2019 appointment of Jared Layman and Eloi Ruegg as Special police officers in the Town of Carlisle. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Kissinger-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye and A. Lewis-Aye..” (Motion: Ascolillo, second: Lewis)
Appoint David Freedman (301 Hutchinson Rd) to the Community Preservation Committee to serve as the Housing Authority representative
On the motion made by Luke Ascolillo and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to appoint David Freedman (301 Hutchinson Rd) to the Community Preservation Committee to serve as the Housing Authority representative. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Kussinger-Ave, 1. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye and «A.
Yes: Ascolillo, Brown, KissingerThe 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 Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to appoint David Freedman (301 Hutchinson Rd) to the Community Preservation Committee to serve as the Housing Authority representative. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Kussinger-Ave, 1. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye and «A..” (Motion: Ascolillo, second: Lewis)
Minutes
Approve the Board of Selectmen meeting minutes for January 8, 2019 and January 29, 2019 as presented
On the motion made by Luke Ascolillo and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the Board of Selectmen meeting minutes for January 8, 2019 and January 29, 2019 as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Kissinger-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye and A. Lewis-Aye.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Luke Ascolillo and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the Board of Selectmen meeting minutes for January 8, 2019 and January 29, 2019 as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Kissinger-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye and A. Lewis-Aye..” (Motion: Ascolillo, second: Lewis)
Enter into executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, §21(a) paragraphs (2), (3) and (6) to discuss strategy with respect to union (police officers) and nonunion (Chief Fisher) negotiations,...
On the motion made by Luke Ascolillo and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen enter into executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, §21(a) paragraphs (2), (3) and (6) to discuss strategy with respect to union (police officers) and nonunion (Chief Fisher) negotiations, potential litigation (JJ Supple) and to consider the purchase of real property (108 Stearns Street) as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's bargaining, negotiating and litigating positions and that afterwards the Board will not retum to open session. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Kissinger-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye and A. Lewis-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 enter into executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, §21(a) paragraphs (2), (3) and (6) to discuss strategy with respect to union (police officers) and nonunion (Chief Fisher) negotiations, potential litigation (JJ Supple) and to consider the purchase of real property (108 Stearns Street) as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's bargaining, negotiating and litigating positions and that afterwards the Board will not retum to open session. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Kissinger-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye and A. Lewis-Aye..” (Motion: Ascolillo, 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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