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August 11, 2020
7 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Alan Lewis, Barney Arnold, Kate Reid, Luke Ascolillo, David Model
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Executive Session - Collective Bargaining Issue (Police)
Enter into executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, §21(a) paragraphs (2) and (3) to discuss collective bargaining and strategy with respect to potential litigation as an open meeting may have a...
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED to enter into executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, §21(a) paragraphs (2) and (3) to discuss collective bargaining and strategy with respect to potential litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's and litigating positions and that afterwards the Board will return to open session. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, A. Lewis- Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid-Aye.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED to enter into executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, §21(a) paragraphs (2) and (3) to discuss collective bargaining and strategy with respect to potential litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's and litigating positions and that afterwards the Board will return to open session. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, A. Lewis- Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid-Aye..” (Motion: Reid, second: Model)
Full-time Police Officer
Appoint Kerry Baxter (Nashua, NH), as a full-time Police Officer for the Town of Carlisle Police Department subject to the completion of the following; 1) background check, a pre-employment...
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was VOTED, to appoint Kerry Baxter (Nashua, NH), as a full-time Police Officer for the Town of Carlisle Police Department subject to the completion of the following; 1) background check, a pre-employment physical examination and Mass Police recertification. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, A. Lewis- Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid-Aye.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was VOTED, to appoint Kerry Baxter (Nashua, NH), as a full-time Police Officer for the Town of Carlisle Police Department subject to the completion of the following; 1) background check, a pre-employment physical examination and Mass Police recertification. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, A. Lewis- Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid-Aye..” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
Part-time COA Social Worker
Appoint Carol Grueneich (Chelmsford, MA) to the part-time Council on Aging Social Worker for the Town of Carlisle
On the motion made Kate Reid and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was VOTED to appoint Carol Grueneich (Chelmsford, MA) to the part-time Council on Aging Social Worker for the Town of Carlisle. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, A. Lewis- Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid-Aye.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On the motion made Kate Reid and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was VOTED to appoint Carol Grueneich (Chelmsford, MA) to the part-time Council on Aging Social Worker for the Town of Carlisle. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, A. Lewis- Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid-Aye..” (second: Ascolillo)
Town Administrator's Report
Issue a proclamation to celebrating the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment and to declare Tuesday, August 18, 2020 as: 100th Anniversary Day of a Women's Right to Vote
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to issue a proclamation to celebrating the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment and to declare Tuesday, August 18, 2020 as: 100th Anniversary Day of a Women's Right to Vote. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, A. Lewis- Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid-Aye.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to issue a proclamation to celebrating the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment and to declare Tuesday, August 18, 2020 as: 100th Anniversary Day of a Women's Right to Vote. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, A. Lewis- Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid-Aye..” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
Conservation Commission Request for use of Intents Account
Approve the use of $4,424.16 from the Wetlands Protection Aid, "Intents" account for the purpose of funding wages for three hours per week for the Conservation Commission Administrative Assistant
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the use of $4,424.16 from the Wetlands Protection Aid, "Intents" account for the purpose of funding wages for three hours per week for the Conservation Commission Administrative Assistant. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, A. Lewis- Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid-Aye.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the use of $4,424.16 from the Wetlands Protection Aid, "Intents" account for the purpose of funding wages for three hours per week for the Conservation Commission Administrative Assistant. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, A. Lewis- Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid-Aye..” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the minutes of July 28, 2020 as amended
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was VOTED to approve the minutes of July 28, 2020 as amended. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, A. Lewis- Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid-Aye.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was VOTED to approve the minutes of July 28, 2020 as amended. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, A. Lewis- Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid-Aye..” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
Liaison Reports
Adjourn
On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Kate Reid, it was unanimously VOTED to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Kate Reid, it was unanimously VOTED to adjourn the meeting..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Reid)
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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