MassVoter.com← Carlisle Select BoardCarlisle Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
March 26, 2019
12 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
During the meeting:
- Kerry Kissinger took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Special 1-Day Liquor License Approval
Board of Selectmen grant a One-day Wine and Malt Beverages License pursuant to MGL Chpt. 138, Section 14 to Gleason Public Library for an event to be held at 22 Bedford Road, Carlisle MA 01741 on...
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen Board of Selectmen grant a One-day Wine and Malt Beverages License pursuant to MGL Chpt. 138, Section 14 to Gleason Public Library for an event to be held at 22 Bedford Road, Carlisle MA 01741 on April 5, 2019 from 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. subject to the applicant providing a host liquor liability insurance certificate. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Kissinger-Aye, K. Reid-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye and A. Lewis-Aye.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen Board of Selectmen grant a One-day Wine and Malt Beverages License pursuant to MGL Chpt. 138, Section 14 to Gleason Public Library for an event to be held at 22 Bedford Road, Carlisle MA 01741 on April 5, 2019 from 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. subject to the applicant providing a host liquor liability insurance certificate. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Kissinger-Aye, K. Reid-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye and A. Lewis-Aye..” (Motion: Reid, second: Lewis)
Approve the location
On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Kate Reid, it was VOTED (4-1) to approve the location. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Kissinger-Nay, K. Reid-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, L. Ascolillo- Aye and A. Lewis-Aye.
Yes: Ascolillo, Brown, Lewis, ReidNo: Kissinger
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Kate Reid, it was VOTED (4-1) to approve the location. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Kissinger-Nay, K. Reid-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, L. Ascolillo- Aye and A. Lewis-Aye..” (Motion: Lewis, second: Reid)
Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) Recommendation
Approve the 2% Cost of Living Adjustment for Fiscal Year 2020 for non-contract town employees
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen approve the 2% Cost of Living Adjustment for Fiscal Year 2020 for non-contract town employees. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Kissinger-Aye, K. Reid-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye and A. Lewis-Aye
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen approve the 2% Cost of Living Adjustment for Fiscal Year 2020 for non-contract town employees. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Kissinger-Aye, K. Reid-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye and A. Lewis-Aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Lewis)
BoS Vote to approve Debt Exclusion questions
Include a question on the May 7, 2019 Town Election ballot for a Debt Exclusion pursuant to MGL Ch. 59, s. 21C (k) to consider excluding the debt service associated with the CCRSD access road...
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen include a question on the May 7, 2019 Town Election ballot for a Debt Exclusion pursuant to MGL Ch. 59, s. 21C (k) to consider excluding the debt service associated with the CCRSD access road reconstruction and new parking lot project and to notify the Town Clerk in writing regarding this vote. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Kissinger-Aye, K. Reid-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye and A. Lewis-Aye.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen include a question on the May 7, 2019 Town Election ballot for a Debt Exclusion pursuant to MGL Ch. 59, s. 21C (k) to consider excluding the debt service associated with the CCRSD access road reconstruction and new parking lot project and to notify the Town Clerk in writing regarding this vote. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Kissinger-Aye, K. Reid-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye and A. Lewis-Aye..” (Motion: Reid, second: Lewis)
Include a question on the May 7, 2019 Town Election ballot for a Debt Exclusion pursuant to MGL Ch. 59, s. 21C (k) to consider excluding the debt service associated with the Police Station...
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen vote to include a question on the May 7, 2019 Town Election ballot for a Debt Exclusion pursuant to MGL Ch. 59, s. 21C (k) to consider excluding the debt service associated with the Police Station renovations project and to notify the Town Clerk in writing regarding this vote. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Kissinger-Aye, K. Reid-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye and A. Lewis-Aye.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen vote to include a question on the May 7, 2019 Town Election ballot for a Debt Exclusion pursuant to MGL Ch. 59, s. 21C (k) to consider excluding the debt service associated with the Police Station renovations project and to notify the Town Clerk in writing regarding this vote. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Kissinger-Aye, K. Reid-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye and A. Lewis-Aye..” (Motion: Reid, second: Lewis)
Vote to close 2019 Annual Town Meeting/Election warrants
Close the warrants for the April 29th 2019 Annual Town Meeting and the May 7th Town Election based on the draft warrants presented this evening subject to final review by Town Counsel and the Town...
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen vote to close the warrants for the April 29th 2019 Annual Town Meeting and the May 7th Town Election based on the draft warrants presented this evening subject to final review by Town Counsel and the Town Administrator as to language and form. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Kissinger-Aye, K. Reid-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye and A. Lewis-Aye.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen vote to close the warrants for the April 29th 2019 Annual Town Meeting and the May 7th Town Election based on the draft warrants presented this evening subject to final review by Town Counsel and the Town Administrator as to language and form. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Kissinger-Aye, K. Reid-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye and A. Lewis-Aye..” (Motion: Reid, second: Lewis)
Rights
Execute the Assignment of Rights to the Acknowledgement of Location and Confirmation of Easement Rights by and between the Carlisle Housing Authority, Carlisle Housing Trust and Board of Selectmen...
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen execute the Assignment of Rights to the Acknowledgement of Location and Confirmation of Easement Rights by and between the Carlisle Housing Authority, Carlisle Housing Trust and Board of Selectmen as outlined in Town Counsel's summary. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Kissinger-Aye, K. Reid-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye and A. Lewis-Aye.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen execute the Assignment of Rights to the Acknowledgement of Location and Confirmation of Easement Rights by and between the Carlisle Housing Authority, Carlisle Housing Trust and Board of Selectmen as outlined in Town Counsel's summary. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Kissinger-Aye, K. Reid-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye and A. Lewis-Aye..” (Motion: Reid, second: Lewis)
Town Administrator's Report
Appoint Finance Director Bonnie Fleck as Carlisle's new representative to to Minuteman Nashoba Health Group
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen to appoint Finance Director Bonnie Fleck as Carlisle's new representative to to Minuteman Nashoba Health Group. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Kissinger-Aye, K. Reid-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, L. Ascolillo- Aye and A. Lewis-Aye.
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 appoint Finance Director Bonnie Fleck as Carlisle's new representative to to Minuteman Nashoba Health Group. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Kissinger-Aye, K. Reid-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, L. Ascolillo- Aye and A. Lewis-Aye..” (Motion: Reid, second: Lewis)
Municipal Facilities Committee
Appoint Alex Parra (31 Bellows Hill Road) as a full-time member of the Conservation Commission with a term expiring June 30, 2020
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen appoint Alex Parra (31 Bellows Hill Road) as a full-time member of the Conservation Commission with a term expiring June 30, 2020. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Kissinger-Aye, K. Reid-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye and A. Lewis-Aye
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen appoint Alex Parra (31 Bellows Hill Road) as a full-time member of the Conservation Commission with a term expiring June 30, 2020. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Kissinger-Aye, K. Reid-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye and A. Lewis-Aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Lewis)
Nominate Deborah Toher (536 Curve Street) and Lawrence Sorli (1022 Westford Street) to be nominated for the position of Animal Inspector and their names be submitted to the Department of...
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that Deborah Toher (536 Curve Street) and Lawrence Sorli (1022 Westford Street) to be nominated for the position of Animal Inspector and their names be submitted to the Department of Agricultural Resources for confirmation. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Kissinger-Aye, K. Reid-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye and A. Lewis-Aye
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that Deborah Toher (536 Curve Street) and Lawrence Sorli (1022 Westford Street) to be nominated for the position of Animal Inspector and their names be submitted to the Department of Agricultural Resources for confirmation. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Kissinger-Aye, K. Reid-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye and A. Lewis-Aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Lewis)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the minutes February 26, 2019 and March 12, 2019 as amended
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the minutes February 26, 2019 and March 12, 2019 as amended. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Kissinger-Aye, K. Reid-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, L. Ascolillo- Aye and A. Lewis-Aye.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the minutes February 26, 2019 and March 12, 2019 as amended. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Kissinger-Aye, K. Reid-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, L. Ascolillo- Aye and A. Lewis-Aye..” (Motion: Reid, second: Lewis)
Executive Session
Enter into executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, §21(a) paragraph (2) to discuss strategy with respect to non- union (Police/Fire Chief) negotiations, as an open meeting may have a...
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to enter into executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, §21(a) paragraph (2) to discuss strategy with respect to non- union (Police/Fire Chief) 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. Reid-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye and A. Lewis-Aye.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to enter into executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, §21(a) paragraph (2) to discuss strategy with respect to non- union (Police/Fire Chief) 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. Reid-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye and A. Lewis-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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