MassVoter.com← Carlisle Select BoardCarlisle Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
March 12, 2019
5 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Nathan Brown, Kate Reid, Luke Ascolillo, Alan Lewis, Kerry Kissinger
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
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Appoint Bryan Sorrows as the permanent full-time Fire Chief of Carlisle, subject to a successful pre-employment physical, background check, and contract negotiations
On the motion made by Luke Ascolillo and seconded by Kate Reid, it was VOTED [4-1] to appoint Bryan Sorrows as the permanent full-time Fire Chief of Carlisle, subject to a successful pre-employment physical, background check, and contract negotiations. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Kissinger-Aye, K. Reid-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye and A. Lewis-Nay.
Yes: Ascolillo, Brown, Kissinger, ReidNo: Lewis
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Luke Ascolillo and seconded by Kate Reid, it was VOTED [4-1] to appoint Bryan Sorrows as the permanent full-time Fire Chief of Carlisle, subject to a successful pre-employment physical, background check, and contract negotiations. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Kissinger-Aye, K. Reid-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye and A. Lewis-Nay..” (Motion: Ascolillo, second: Reid)
Not to exercise the town's Right of First Refusal (ROFR) under MGL Ch. 61B for parcels 14-17-21 (108 Stearns Street)
On the motion made by Luke Ascolillo and seconded by Kate Reid, it was unanimously VOTED not to exercise the town's Right of First Refusal (ROFR) under MGL Ch. 61B for parcels 14-17-21 (108 Stearns Street). ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Késsinger-Aye, K. Reid-Alye, N. Brown-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye and A. Lewis-Aye.
Yes: Ascolillo, Brown, Kissinger, LewisThe roll call names Kate Reid but records no vote for that member, 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 not to exercise the town's Right of First Refusal (ROFR) under MGL Ch. 61B for parcels 14-17-21 (108 Stearns Street). ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Késsinger-Aye, K. Reid-Alye, N. Brown-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye and A. Lewis-Aye..” (Motion: Ascolillo, second: Reid)
Town Meeting as follows
Transfer land in the public burial ground to Nicholas and Susan Shaw (105 Captain Wilson Lane) at Green Cemetery Lot D-19, Graves1, 2, 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 Nicholas and Susan Shaw (105 Captain Wilson Lane) at Green Cemetery Lot D-19, Graves1, 2, 3 and 4. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Kassinger-Aye, K. Reid-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, L. Ascolillo-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 transfer land in the public burial ground to Nicholas and Susan Shaw (105 Captain Wilson Lane) at Green Cemetery Lot D-19, Graves1, 2, 3 and 4. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Kassinger-Aye, K. Reid-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye and A. Lewis-Aye..” (Motion: Ascolillo, second: Lewis)
Appoint Steve Hubermann as a full voting member on the Agricultural Commission with a term expiring on June 30, 2019
On the motion made by Luke Ascolillo and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to appoint Steve Hubermann as a full voting member on the Agricultural Commission with a term expiring on June 30, 2019. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Késsinger-Aye, K. Reid-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, L. Ascolillo-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 appoint Steve Hubermann as a full voting member on the Agricultural Commission with a term expiring on June 30, 2019. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Késsinger-Aye, K. Reid-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye and A, Lewis-Aye..” (Motion: Ascolillo, second: Lewis)
Executive Session (Collective Bargaining -Police)
Enter into executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, §21(a) paragraph (2) to discuss strategy with respect to union (police officers) and nonunion (Chief Fisher) negotiations, as an open meeting...
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED to enter into executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, §21(a) paragraph (2) to discuss strategy with respect to union (police officers) and nonunion (Chief Fisher) negotiations, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's negotiating position and that afterwards the Board will not return to open session. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Kissinger-Aye, K. Retd-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye and A. Lewis-Aye.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED to enter into executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, §21(a) paragraph (2) to discuss strategy with respect to union (police officers) and nonunion (Chief Fisher) negotiations, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's negotiating position and that afterwards the Board will not return to open session. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Kissinger-Aye, K. Retd-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye and A. Lewis-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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