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Carlisle Select Board
How the Carlisle Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide for three-year terms. Barney Arnold joined the board after the May 7, 2019 town election, succeeding Kerry Kissinger. On May 14, 2019 the board unanimously chose Kate Reid as Chair, Alan Lewis as Vice Chair and Barney Arnold as Clerk. From March 2020 the board met remotely and voted by roll call. The 2020 town election was moved to June 30, 2020; Nathan Brown’s last meeting was June 23, 2020. Covers 35 meetings, May 14 to June 23, 2020.
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What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
Sources: Massachusetts Select Board Handbook (MMA) · Mass. Division of Local Services: the town budgetYour Carlisle ballot: 13 quizzes, about a minute each.
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Members
"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
About missing minutes
Loaded: Carlisle Select Board minutes from January 9, 2018 through September 8, 2026: 247 meetings and 1,946 votes. The town’s Agenda Center holds the board’s minutes back to 2006; MassVoter has loaded 2018 on. The October 17, 2020 Special Town Meeting renamed the Board of Selectmen the Select Board; the minutes use the new name from October 27, 2020. Most minutes are typed documents with searchable text; 36 sets from 2018 to 2021 have no usable text (35 scanned images and one file with a garbled text layer), which MassVoter read with text recognition and checked where names were unclear. Not here: executive-session minutes; cancelled meetings; votes of the Finance Committee, Planning Board, Board of Health, School Committee, Library Trustees and other boards at joint meetings (two joint meetings are recorded only in the other board’s minutes, which show no Select Board vote); meetings with an agenda but no posted minutes (among them May 29, 2018 (the minutes link leads to a missing file), October 22, 2019, June 8, 2021, December 7, 2021, May 4, 2022 (the file posted is a draft of the May 24, 2022 minutes), September 13, 2022 (the file posted is a draft of the October 11, 2022 minutes), February 16, 2023 (the file posted is the February 28, 2023 minutes), September 12, 2023, May 7, 2024, July 23, 2024 (the agenda is posted in place of minutes) and August 13, 2024 (the minutes link opens an empty file)); and meetings after September 8, 2026 (the September 22 and October 6, 2026 minutes are not posted yet). Carlisle’s minutes usually read “On the motion made by … and seconded by …, it was unanimously VOTED” or “The motion carried by unanimous voice vote,” which is shown as every member present voting yes. Whenever a member takes part remotely (and at every meeting from March 2020 to 2022) the board votes by roll call (“ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, N. Brown-Nay, …”), shown by name; some roll calls list a member with no vote or leave a member out, and that member is left out of that vote, with a note. Members who abstain or vote no are usually named. Where a split count names no one (“VOTED (3-2)”) we show the count only, with a note (16 votes), and where the minutes say only “it was VOTED” with no count or names we show the result only (47 votes). Members who recused themselves are not shown in that vote; members who arrived late or left early are shown only in the votes they were there for. A motion with no recorded outcome is not counted as a vote. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
Jun 23Appoint the following individuals to serve as Associate members…Motion: And it was further VOTED to appoint the following individuals to…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
June 23, 2020 (Special meeting): Appoint the following individuals to serve as Associate members of the Council on Aging with terms expiring June 30, 2021: Walter Hickman 249 Concord St. Donna MacMullan 5 Hillside Rd.…
And it was further VOTED to appoint the following individuals to serve as Associate members of the Council on Aging with terms expiring June 30, 2021: Walter Hickman 249 Concord St. Donna MacMullan 5 Hillside Rd. Wendy Barrow 166 Fiske Street ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, A. Lewis-Aye and K. Reid-Aye
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“And it was further VOTED to appoint the following individuals to serve as Associate members of the Council on Aging with terms expiring June 30, 2021: Walter Hickman 249 Concord St. Donna MacMullan 5 Hillside Rd. Wendy Barrow 166 Fiske Street ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, A. Lewis-Aye and K. Reid-Aye.”
Jun 2Execute and post the June 20, 2021 Annual Town…Motion: On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Luke…Passed 3–0 · Abstained: Lewis
June 2, 2020 (Special meeting): Execute and post the June 20, 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant subject to final review by Town Counsel
On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED to execute and post the June 20, 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant subject to final review by Town Counsel. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown, K. Reid-Aye and Alan Lewis- abstained.
Yes: Arnold, Ascolillo, ReidAbstained: LewisThe roll call names Nathan Brown but records no vote for that member, so that member is left out of this vote. The minutes call the vote unanimous; the member who abstained is shown abstaining.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED to execute and post the June 20, 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant subject to final review by Town Counsel. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown, K. Reid-Aye and Alan Lewis- abstained..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Ascolillo)
May 26Approve the CCHS budgetary plan for FY21 as discussed…Motion: On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by David…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
May 26, 2020 (Special meeting): Approve the CCHS budgetary plan for FY21 as discussed and further agreed to send a fetter of support the Commissioner of Education
On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the CCHS budgetary plan for FY21 as discussed and further agreed to send a fetter of support the Commissioner of Education.
It was seconded by David Model, who is not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the CCHS budgetary plan for FY21 as discussed and further agreed to send a fetter of support the Commissioner of Education..” (Motion: Arnold)
May 26Change Town Election voting hours from 11 a.m.-?7 p.mMotion: On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by David…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
May 26, 2020 (Special meeting): Change Town Election voting hours from 11 a.m.-?7 p.m
On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to change Town Election voting hours from 11 a.m.-?7 p.m. Town Moderator Wayne Davis requested that the final Town Meeting Warrant/Informational Booklets for the Saturday, June 20, 2020 be mailed out as soon as possible to the residents.
It was seconded by David Model, who is not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to change Town Election voting hours from 11 a.m.-?7 p.m. Town Moderator Wayne Davis requested that the final Town Meeting Warrant/Informational Booklets for the Saturday, June 20, 2020 be mailed out as soon as possible to the residents..” (Motion: Arnold)
Apr 28Adopt local! options to extend due dates for real…Motion: On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Barney…Passed · see note
April 28, 2020 (Special meeting): Adopt local! options to extend due dates for real and personal property tax payments, applications for exemptions, and a waiver of interest on certain municipal tax and excise bills paid…
On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was VOTED pursuant to Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020, the Board of Selectmen voted to adopt local! options to extend due dates for real and personal property tax payments, applications for exemptions, and a waiver of interest on certain municipal tax and excise bills paid by June 30, 2020.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was VOTED pursuant to Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020, the Board of Selectmen voted to adopt local! options to extend due dates for real and personal property tax payments, applications for exemptions, and a waiver of interest on certain municipal tax and excise bills paid by June 30, 2020..” (Motion: Brown, second: Arnold)
Mar 10Approve and execute the 34 Amendment to the Service…Motion: On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Luke…Passed · see note
March 10, 2020: Approve and execute the 34 Amendment to the Service Agreement berveen Wheelabrator North Andover, Inc. and the Town of Carlisle as presented this evening
On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was VOTED to approve and execute the 34 Amendment to the Service Agreement berveen Wheelabrator North Andover, Inc. and the Town of Carlisle as presented this evening.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was VOTED to approve and execute the 34 Amendment to the Service Agreement berveen Wheelabrator North Andover, Inc. and the Town of Carlisle as presented this evening..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Ascolillo)
Mar 10Award the Complete Streets - Bedford Road project bid…Motion: On the motion made by Luke Ascolillo and seconded by Barney…Passed · see note
March 10, 2020: Award the Complete Streets - Bedford Road project bid to Allied Paving of Chelmsford, Mass., in the amount of $448,225, subject to successful contract negotiations and contingent on Town Meeting...
On the motion made by Luke Ascolillo and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was VOTED to award the Complete Streets - Bedford Road project bid to Allied Paving of Chelmsford, Mass., in the amount of $448,225, subject to successful contract negotiations and contingent on Town Meeting approval of additional funding; and, in the event that contract negouations with Allied Paving fail, to award the project bid to the second low bidder, J.J. Phelan Co., subject to successful contract negotiations with that bidder and contingent on Town Meeting approval of additional funding.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Luke Ascolillo and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was VOTED to award the Complete Streets - Bedford Road project bid to Allied Paving of Chelmsford, Mass., in the amount of $448,225, subject to successful contract negotiations and contingent on Town Meeting approval of additional funding; and, in the event that contract negouations with Allied Paving fail, to award the project bid to the second low bidder, J.J. Phelan Co., subject to successful contract negotiations with that bidder and contingent on Town Meeting approval of additional funding..” (Motion: Ascolillo, second: Arnold)
Mar 10Grant permission for Race Amity Day committee, to hold…Motion: On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Bamey…Passed · see note
March 10, 2020: Grant permission for Race Amity Day committee, to hold a picnic on the Town Common on Sunday, June 14th from 1:00pm - 5:00pm, provided that the committee meet with Chief…
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Bamey Arnold, it was VOTED to grant permission for Race Amity Day committee, to hold a picnic on the Town Common on Sunday, June 14th from 1:00pm - 5:00pm, provided that the committee meet with Chief Fisher to discuss the need for a police detail.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Bamey Arnold, it was VOTED to grant permission for Race Amity Day committee, to hold a picnic on the Town Common on Sunday, June 14th from 1:00pm - 5:00pm, provided that the committee meet with Chief Fisher to discuss the need for a police detail..” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
Feb 25Adopt the Revised Sick Leave Policy as presented on…Motion: On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney…Passed · see note
February 25, 2020: Adopt the Revised Sick Leave Policy as presented on February 25, 2020
On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was VOTED to adopt the Revised Sick Leave Policy as presented on February 25, 2020.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was VOTED to adopt the Revised Sick Leave Policy as presented on February 25, 2020..” (Motion: Lewis, second: Arnold)
Feb 25Appoint Heather Gracy as a full-time Dispatcher with the…Motion: On the motion made Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Arnold,…Passed · see note
February 25, 2020: Appoint Heather Gracy as a full-time Dispatcher with the Carlisle Police Department
On the motion made Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was VOTED to appoint Heather Gracy as a full-time Dispatcher with the Carlisle Police Department.
The minutes record the result but no count or names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On the motion made Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was VOTED to appoint Heather Gracy as a full-time Dispatcher with the Carlisle Police Department..” (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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