MassVoter.com← Carlisle Select BoardCarlisle Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
November 26, 2019
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Kate Reid, Alan Lewis, Barney Arnold, Luke Ascolillo, Nathan Brown
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Cont'd FY20 Tax Classification Hearing
For the purpose of setting the fiscal 2020 property tax rate, that the Board approve a residential factor of one, thereby establishing a uniform tax rate with no differences between commercial and...
On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED: for the purpose of setting the fiscal 2020 property tax rate, that the Board approve a residential factor of one, thereby establishing a uniform tax rate with no differences between commercial and residential property tax rates, and that the Board not grant an open space discount, not adopt a residential exemption, and not to adopt a small commercial exemption for fiscal year 2020.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED: for the purpose of setting the fiscal 2020 property tax rate, that the Board approve a residential factor of one, thereby establishing a uniform tax rate with no differences between commercial and residential property tax rates, and that the Board not grant an open space discount, not adopt a residential exemption, and not to adopt a small commercial exemption for fiscal year 2020..” (Motion: Brown, second: Ascolillo)
Close the public hearing
On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED: to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED: to close the public hearing..” (Motion: Brown, second: Ascolillo)
Off Premise /Package Store License -Ferns Country Store
Approve the Off-Premise License Renewal for Berry Barn LLC dba Ferns Country Store, located at 8 Lowell Street, Carlisle, MA 01741
On the motion made by Barney Arnold, and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the Off-Premise License Renewal for Berry Barn LLC dba Ferns Country Store, located at 8 Lowell Street, Carlisle, MA 01741.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Barney Arnold, and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the Off-Premise License Renewal for Berry Barn LLC dba Ferns Country Store, located at 8 Lowell Street, Carlisle, MA 01741..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Brown)
Common Victualers License - Ferns Country Store
Approve a Common Victualers License to Berry Barn LLC dba Ferns Country Store, located at 8 Lowell Street, Carlisle, MA 01741
On the motion made by Barney Arnold, and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously VOTED to approve a Common Victualers License to Berry Barn LLC dba Ferns Country Store, located at 8 Lowell Street, Carlisle, MA 01741.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Barney Arnold, and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously VOTED to approve a Common Victualers License to Berry Barn LLC dba Ferns Country Store, located at 8 Lowell Street, Carlisle, MA 01741..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Brown)
Carry-In Liquor License - Ferns Country Store
Issue a Carry-In Liquor License to Berry Barn LLC dba Ferns Country Store, located at 8 Lowell Street, Carlisle, MA 01741
On the motion made by Barney Arnold, and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously VOTED to issue a Carry-In Liquor License to Berry Barn LLC dba Ferns Country Store, located at 8 Lowell Street, Carlisle, MA 01741.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Barney Arnold, and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously VOTED to issue a Carry-In Liquor License to Berry Barn LLC dba Ferns Country Store, located at 8 Lowell Street, Carlisle, MA 01741..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Brown)
Town Government Organization /Policy & Bylaw Review
Adopt the amended Ambulance Fees Policy as follows: AMBULANCE FEES POLICY The town currently enters a contract with a third-party billing company to bill for Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously VOTED to adopt the amended Ambulance Fees Policy as follows: AMBULANCE FEES POLICY The town currently enters a contract with a third-party billing company to bill for Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously VOTED to adopt the amended Ambulance Fees Policy as follows: AMBULANCE FEES POLICY The town currently enters a contract with a third-party billing company to bill for Emergency Medical Services (EMS)..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Brown)
Adopted 11/26/19
Adopt the following "Election of Chairpersons Policy" as presented this evening
On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to adopt the following "Election of Chairpersons Policy" as presented this evening.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to adopt the following "Election of Chairpersons Policy" as presented this evening..” (Motion: Lewis, second: Arnold)
Adopt the Town of Carlisle General Funds & Long-term Funds Investment Policy presented on 11/26/19 as amended
On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Alan Lewis it was unanimously VOTED to adopt the Town of Carlisle General Funds & Long-term Funds Investment Policy presented on 11/26/19 as amended.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Alan Lewis it was unanimously VOTED to adopt the Town of Carlisle General Funds & Long-term Funds Investment Policy presented on 11/26/19 as amended..” (Motion: Brown, second: Lewis)
Appointments/Resignations
Appoint the following individuals to serve on the Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee
On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to appoint the following individuals to serve on the Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to appoint the following individuals to serve on the Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee..” (Motion: Lewis, second: Arnold)
Recreation Commission
Appoint Lynette Kelleher (601Rutland Street) to serve on the Recreation Commission with a term that will expire June 30, 2021
On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED to appoint Lynette Kelleher (601Rutland Street) to serve on the Recreation Commission with a term that will expire June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED to appoint Lynette Kelleher (601Rutland Street) to serve on the Recreation Commission with a term that will expire June 30, 2021..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Ascolillo)
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting - Rescheduled to Tuesday, December 10 th
Approve the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting to be held on Tuesday December 10 th
On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting to be held on Tuesday December 10 th.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting to be held on Tuesday December 10 th..” (Motion: Lewis, second: Arnold)
Minutes
Approve the November 12, 2019 Board of Selectmen meeting minutes as amended
On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the November 12, 2019 Board of Selectmen meeting minutes as amended.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the November 12, 2019 Board of Selectmen meeting minutes as amended..” (Motion: Lewis, second: Arnold)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session for the purposes of approving Executive Session meeting minutes and that afterwards the Board will not return to open session
On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to enter into Executive Session for the purposes of approving Executive Session meeting minutes and that afterwards the Board will not return to open session ROLL CALL VOTE: L. Ascolillo-Aye, A. Lewis- Aye, B. Arnold -Aye and K. Reid-Aye
Yes: Arnold, Ascolillo, Lewis, ReidThe roll call does not list Nathan Brown, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to enter into Executive Session for the purposes of approving Executive Session meeting minutes and that afterwards the Board will not return to open session ROLL CALL VOTE: L. Ascolillo-Aye, A. Lewis- Aye, B. Arnold -Aye and K. Reid-Aye.” (Motion: Lewis, second: Arnold)
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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