MassVoter.com← Carlisle Select BoardCarlisle Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
17 recorded votes, 17 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Start my ballot →Present: Kate Reid, Alan Lewis, Barney Arnold, Nathan Brown, Luke Ascolillo
Absent: None
During the meeting:
MGL C.41,§11 to appoint Karen Gettings (146 Tophet Road) to fill the position of Library Trustee being vacated by Priscilla Stevens through the May 2020 Annual Town Election
On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Amold, it unanimously /'OTED (6-0) by the Board of Selectmen and the remaining Gleason Public Library Trustees pursuant to MGL C.41,§11 to appoint Karen Gettings (146 Tophet Road) to fill the position of Library Trustee being vacated by Priscilla Stevens through the May 2020 Annual Town Election. ROLL CALL VOTE: Alan Lewis-Aye, B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, C. Stevens-Aye, P. Stevens-Aye
Yes: Arnold, Ascolillo, Brown, LewisJoint vote of the Select Board and the Gleason Library Trustees (Christine and Priscilla Stevens) to fill a trustee vacancy; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown. The roll call does not list Kate Reid, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
“On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Amold, it unanimously /'OTED (6-0) by the Board of Selectmen and the remaining Gleason Public Library Trustees pursuant to MGL C.41,§11 to appoint Karen Gettings (146 Tophet Road) to fill the position of Library Trustee being vacated by Priscilla Stevens through the May 2020 Annual Town Election. ROLL CALL VOTE: Alan Lewis-Aye, B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, C. Stevens-Aye, P. Stevens-Aye.” (Motion: Lewis, second: Arnold)
Appoint Scott M. Simpson (117 Judy Farme Road ) to serve on the Carlisle Municipal Facilities Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2020
On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen appoint Scott M. Simpson (117 Judy Farme Road ) to serve on the Carlisle Municipal Facilities Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2020. ROLL CALL VOTE: Alan Lewis-Aye, B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye
Yes: Arnold, Ascolillo, Brown, LewisThe roll call does not list Kate Reid, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
“On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen appoint Scott M. Simpson (117 Judy Farme Road ) to serve on the Carlisle Municipal Facilities Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2020. ROLL CALL VOTE: Alan Lewis-Aye, B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye.” (Motion: Lewis, second: Arnold)
Appoint Mark Levitan (105 Wolf Rock Road) to serve on the Cultural Council to a term expiring June 30, 2022
On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously MWOTED that the Board of Selectmen appoint Mark Levitan (105 Wolf Rock Road) to serve on the Cultural Council to a term expiring June 30, 2022. ROLLCALL VOTE: Alan Lewis-Aye, B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye
Yes: Arnold, Ascolillo, Brown, LewisThe roll call does not list Kate Reid, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
“On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously MWOTED that the Board of Selectmen appoint Mark Levitan (105 Wolf Rock Road) to serve on the Cultural Council to a term expiring June 30, 2022. ROLLCALL VOTE: Alan Lewis-Aye, B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye.” (Motion: Lewis, second: Arnold)
Pass along the following department personnel requests to the Personnel Board for their evaluation: ¢ Request to grade Police Department Administrative Assistant ¢ Request for 30 hour/week Board...
On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen pass along the following department personnel requests to the Personnel Board for their evaluation: ¢ Request to grade Police Department Administrative Assistant ¢ Request for 30 hour/week Board of Health Administrative Assistant ¢ Request for new part-time 19.5 hours/week CoA Outreach Worker *® Request to grade Board of Assessors Administrative Assistant © Request for 6 additional hours for Assistant Town Clerk ¢ Request for additional hours and to grade the Conservation Commission Administrative Assistant ROLL CALL VOTE: Alan Lewis-Aye, B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye
Yes: Arnold, Ascolillo, Brown, LewisThe roll call does not list Kate Reid, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
“On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen pass along the following department personnel requests to the Personnel Board for their evaluation: ¢ Request to grade Police Department Administrative Assistant ¢ Request for 30 hour/week Board of Health Administrative Assistant ¢ Request for new part-time 19.5 hours/week CoA Outreach Worker *® Request to grade Board of Assessors Administrative Assistant © Request for 6 additional hours for Assistant Town Clerk ¢ Request for additional hours and to grade the Conservation Commission Administrative Assistant ROLL CALL VOTE: Alan Lewis-Aye, B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye.” (Motion: Lewis, second: Arnold)
Transfer land in the public burial ground to Eugene and Ruth Brandeis (575 South Street No. 205) at the Green Cemetery Lot D112, Graves 3 and 4
On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously OTED that the Board of Selectmen transfer land in the public burial ground to Eugene and Ruth Brandeis (575 South Street No. 205) at the Green Cemetery Lot D112, Graves 3 and 4, ROLL CALL VOTE: Alan Lewis-Aye, B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye,
Yes: Arnold, Ascolillo, Brown, LewisThe roll call does not list Kate Reid, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
“On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously OTED that the Board of Selectmen transfer land in the public burial ground to Eugene and Ruth Brandeis (575 South Street No. 205) at the Green Cemetery Lot D112, Graves 3 and 4, ROLL CALL VOTE: Alan Lewis-Aye, B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye,.” (Motion: Lewis, second: Arnold)
Transfer land in the public burial ground to John and Cynthia Nock (41 Canterbury Court) at Green Cemetery Lot D113, Grave 3
On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously 'OTED that the Board of Selectmen transfer land in the public burial ground to John and Cynthia Nock (41 Canterbury Court) at Green Cemetery Lot D113, Grave 3. ROLL CALL VOTE: Alan Lewis-Aye, B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye,
Yes: Arnold, Ascolillo, Brown, LewisThe roll call does not list Kate Reid, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
“On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously 'OTED that the Board of Selectmen transfer land in the public burial ground to John and Cynthia Nock (41 Canterbury Court) at Green Cemetery Lot D113, Grave 3. ROLL CALL VOTE: Alan Lewis-Aye, B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye,.” (Motion: Lewis, second: Arnold)
Transfer land in the public burial ground to Carl Cline (59 Fern Lane) at Green Cemetery Lot D113, Graves 1 and 2
On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Amold, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen transfer land in the public burial ground to Carl Cline (59 Fern Lane) at Green Cemetery Lot D113, Graves 1 and 2. ROLL CALL VOTE: Alan Lewis-Aye, B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye,
Yes: Arnold, Ascolillo, Brown, LewisThe roll call does not list Kate Reid, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
“On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Amold, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen transfer land in the public burial ground to Carl Cline (59 Fern Lane) at Green Cemetery Lot D113, Graves 1 and 2. ROLL CALL VOTE: Alan Lewis-Aye, B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye,.” (Motion: Lewis, second: Arnold)
Voted to close the hearing
On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen voted to close the hearing. ROLL CALL VOTE: Alan Lewis-Aye, B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye,
Yes: Arnold, Ascolillo, Brown, LewisThe roll call does not list Kate Reid, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
“On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen voted to close the hearing. ROLL CALL VOTE: Alan Lewis-Aye, B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye,.” (Motion: Lewis, second: Arnold)
Approve the minutes of July 23, 2019 as amended
On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the minutes of July 23, 2019 as amended. ROLL CALL VOTE: Alan Lewis-Aye, B. Amold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye,
Yes: Arnold, Ascolillo, Brown, LewisThe roll call does not list Kate Reid, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
“On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the minutes of July 23, 2019 as amended. ROLL CALL VOTE: Alan Lewis-Aye, B. Amold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye,.” (Motion: Lewis, second: Arnold)
Not to exercise the Town's right of first refusal under MGL C.61,§8 to acquire the land consisting of one parcel containing approximately 41.86 acres located in Carlisle, Middlesex County,...
On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen vote not to exercise the Town's right of first refusal under MGL C.61,§8 to acquire the land consisting of one parcel containing approximately 41.86 acres located in Carlisle, Middlesex County, Massachusetts recorded in Middlesex County North Registry of Deeds in Book 28212, Page 71 and Book 4992, Page 30 and shown as Lot X on the plan entitled "Memorandum of Understanding Plan" prepared by Stamski & McNary, Inc. dated 10/10/17. The notice of non-exercise is limited to a sale and conversion of the property for Residential Open Space Community (ROSC) development with a maximum of 18 units as described in a Memorandum of Understanding between the Owners and the Town dated 10/18/17. If the property is used for anything other than a ROSC development with a maximum of 18 units, the notice of non-exercise shall be null and void. ROLL CALL VOTE: Alan Lewis-Aye, B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye
Yes: Arnold, Ascolillo, Brown, LewisThe roll call does not list Kate Reid, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
“On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen vote not to exercise the Town's right of first refusal under MGL C.61,§8 to acquire the land consisting of one parcel containing approximately 41.86 acres located in Carlisle, Middlesex County, Massachusetts recorded in Middlesex County North Registry of Deeds in Book 28212, Page 71 and Book 4992, Page 30 and shown as Lot X on the plan entitled "Memorandum of Understanding Plan" prepared by Stamski & McNary, Inc. dated 10/10/17. The notice of non-exercise is limited to a sale and conversion of the property for Residential Open Space Community (ROSC) development with a maximum of 18 units as described in a Memorandum of Understanding between the Owners and the Town dated 10/18/17. If the property is used for anything other than a ROSC development with a maximum of 18 units, the notice of non-exercise shall be null and void. ROLL CALL VOTE: Alan Lewis-Aye, B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye.” (Motion: Brown, second: Lewis)
Pursuant to MGL Ch.39, s. 10 call for a Special Town Meeting to be held Monday, October 7, 2019 at 7:00pm in the Corey Auditorium at the Carlisle Public School
On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen pursuant to MGL Ch.39, s. 10 call for a Special Town Meeting to be held Monday, October 7, 2019 at 7:00pm in the Corey Auditorium at the Carlisle Public School.
Yes: Arnold, Brown, Lewis, ReidLuke Ascolillo had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
“On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen pursuant to MGL Ch.39, s. 10 call for a Special Town Meeting to be held Monday, October 7, 2019 at 7:00pm in the Corey Auditorium at the Carlisle Public School..” (Motion: Brown, second: Lewis)
Adopt and approve the Deer Control Committee Charter and 2019 Regulations for Bow Hunting of Deer on Carlisle Town Land as presented this evening
On the motion made by Barney Amold and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen adopt and approve the Deer Control Committee Charter and 2019 Regulations for Bow Hunting of Deer on Carlisle Town Land as presented this evening.
Yes: Arnold, Brown, Lewis, ReidLuke Ascolillo had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
“On the motion made by Barney Amold and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen adopt and approve the Deer Control Committee Charter and 2019 Regulations for Bow Hunting of Deer on Carlisle Town Land as presented this evening..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Lewis)
Priscilla Dumka interim Finance Director and Kathy Henze be named interim Town Treasurer and compensated at the entry level grade for those positions, retroactive to July 5 until a new Finance...
On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen that Priscilla Dumka interim Finance Director and Kathy Henze be named interim Town Treasurer and compensated at the entry level grade for those positions, retroactive to July 5 until a new Finance Director is hired.
Yes: Arnold, Brown, Lewis, ReidLuke Ascolillo had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
“On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen that Priscilla Dumka interim Finance Director and Kathy Henze be named interim Town Treasurer and compensated at the entry level grade for those positions, retroactive to July 5 until a new Finance Director is hired..” (Motion: Brown, second: Lewis)
Award the contract for the Master Plan project to Civic Moxie of Brookline, Mass. in the amount of $135,000 and further authorize the Chair or the Town Administrator to execute the appropriate...
On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen award the contract for the Master Plan project to Civic Moxie of Brookline, Mass. in the amount of $135,000 and further authorize the Chair or the Town Administrator to execute the appropriate contract documents.
Yes: Arnold, Brown, Lewis, ReidLuke Ascolillo had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
“On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen award the contract for the Master Plan project to Civic Moxie of Brookline, Mass. in the amount of $135,000 and further authorize the Chair or the Town Administrator to execute the appropriate contract documents..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Lewis)
Grant permission to the Carlisle Kids' House to hold a Movie Night on the Town Common on Friday, September 27th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm with the understanding that they will coordinate with the...
On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen grant permission to the Carlisle Kids' House to hold a Movie Night on the Town Common on Friday, September 27th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm with the understanding that they will coordinate with the Town's public safety officials to ensure a safe and enjoyable event for all.
Yes: Arnold, Brown, Lewis, ReidLuke Ascolillo had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
“On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen grant permission to the Carlisle Kids' House to hold a Movie Night on the Town Common on Friday, September 27th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm with the understanding that they will coordinate with the Town's public safety officials to ensure a safe and enjoyable event for all..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Lewis)
Declare September 15, 2019 as Down on the Farm Day
On the motion made by Al,an Lewis and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen declare September 15, 2019 as Down on the Farm Day.
Yes: Arnold, Brown, Lewis, ReidLuke Ascolillo had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
“On the motion made by Al,an Lewis and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen declare September 15, 2019 as Down on the Farm Day..” (second: Arnold)
Adjourn
On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to adjourn the meeting.
Yes: Arnold, Brown, Lewis, ReidLuke Ascolillo had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
“On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to adjourn the meeting..” (Motion: Brown, 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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