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April 23, 2019
14 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
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Present: Nathan Brown, Kate Reid, Luke Ascolillo, Alan Lewis, Kerry Kissinger
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Carlisle Community Trails Day Challenge
Of the Town of Carlisle, Massachusetts declare Saturday, May 18, 2019 to be "Carlisle Community Trails Day" and encourage all residents to participate in the Trails Day activities, share the...
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Kerry Kissinger, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Carlisle, Massachusetts declare Saturday, May 18, 2019 to be "Carlisle Community Trails Day" and encourage all residents to participate in the Trails Day activities, share the experience with family and/or some new or old friends, and strengthen our collective commitment to pteserving the natural, scenic, and recreational qualities of our Town.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Kerry Kissinger, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Carlisle, Massachusetts declare Saturday, May 18, 2019 to be "Carlisle Community Trails Day" and encourage all residents to participate in the Trails Day activities, share the experience with family and/or some new or old friends, and strengthen our collective commitment to pteserving the natural, scenic, and recreational qualities of our Town..” (Motion: Reid, second: Kissinger)
Approve Conservation Restriction to Carlisle Conservation Foundation
Approve the grant of Conservation Restriction to Carlisle Conservation Foundation, Inc. from the Town of Carlisle Massachusetts, acting by and through its Conservation Commission pursuant to MGL...
On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen approve the grant of Conservation Restriction to Carlisle Conservation Foundation, Inc. from the Town of Carlisle Massachusetts, acting by and through its Conservation Commission pursuant to MGL c. 184, Section 31, 32 and 33 MGL c. 44B, the Community Preservation Act for the 4.01 acre parcel of land and a 2.04-acre parcel on land shown as Lot 1 and 2 on a plan entitled "Plan of Land in Carlisle, Massachusetts for Woodward , and dated December 1, 2015 revised January 8, 2016.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen approve the grant of Conservation Restriction to Carlisle Conservation Foundation, Inc. from the Town of Carlisle Massachusetts, acting by and through its Conservation Commission pursuant to MGL c. 184, Section 31, 32 and 33 MGL c. 44B, the Community Preservation Act for the 4.01 acre parcel of land and a 2.04-acre parcel on land shown as Lot 1 and 2 on a plan entitled "Plan of Land in Carlisle, Massachusetts for Woodward , and dated December 1, 2015 revised January 8, 2016..” (Motion: Lewis, second: Ascolillo)
Recommend Article 12 -- Master Plan Funding
On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Kate Reid it was unanimously VOTED to recommend Article 12 -- Master Plan Funding.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Kate Reid it was unanimously VOTED to recommend Article 12 -- Master Plan Funding..” (Motion: Lewis, second: Reid)
Support Items A and B (Hot water mixing valves, Generator fuel tank)
On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Luke Ascolillo it was unanimously VOTED to support Items A and B (Hot water mixing valves, Generator fuel tank).
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Luke Ascolillo it was unanimously VOTED to support Items A and B (Hot water mixing valves, Generator fuel tank)..” (Motion: Lewis, second: Ascolillo)
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)
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)
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)
Recommend Article 26 - Carlisle Public School Parking Lot Article 30 - Funding for Spalding Field Study
On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Luke Ascolillo it was unanimously VOTED to recommend Article 26 - Carlisle Public School Parking Lot Article 30 - Funding for Spalding Field Study
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Luke Ascolillo it was unanimously VOTED to recommend Article 26 - Carlisle Public School Parking Lot Article 30 - Funding for Spalding Field Study.” (Motion: Lewis, second: Ascolillo)
Recommend Article 30 - Spaulding Field Feasibility Study
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Luke Ascolillo it was unanimously VOTED to recommend Article 30 - Spaulding Field Feasibility Study.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Luke Ascolillo it was unanimously VOTED to recommend Article 30 - Spaulding Field Feasibility Study..” (Motion: Reid, second: Ascolillo)
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)
Not to support the Personnel Request from Conservation Commission
On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Luke Ascolillo it was unanimously VOTED not to support the Personnel Request from Conservation Commission.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Luke Ascolillo it was unanimously VOTED not to support the Personnel Request from Conservation Commission..” (Motion: Reid, second: Ascolillo)
Suppott the 'Town Clerk's Personnel Request for additional hours to provide proper office coverage
On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Luke Ascolillo it was unanimously VOTED to suppott the 'Town Clerk's Personnel Request for additional hours to provide proper office coverage.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Luke Ascolillo it was unanimously VOTED to suppott the 'Town Clerk's Personnel Request for additional hours to provide proper office coverage..” (Motion: Reid, second: Ascolillo)
Request for approval of Planning Board Master Plan expenses
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)
Executive Session
Enter into executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, §21(a) paragraph (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (J.J. Supple), as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the...
On the motion made by Luke Ascolillo and seconded by Kerry Kissinger, it was VOTED that the Board enter into executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, §21(a) paragraph (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (J.J. Supple), as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating 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
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 Kerry Kissinger, it was VOTED that the Board enter into executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, §21(a) paragraph (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (J.J. Supple), as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating 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.” (Motion: Ascolillo, second: Kissinger)
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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