MassVoter.com← Carlisle Select BoardCarlisle Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
November 24, 2020
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
Your Carlisle ballot: 13 quizzes, about a minute each.
Start my ballot →Attendance
Present: Alan Lewis, Barney Arnold, Kate Reid, Luke Ascolillo, David Model
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Affordable Housing Trust
Accept the resignation of George Payne from the Carlisle Affordable Housing Trust effective immediately
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was VOTED to accept the resignation of George Payne from the Carlisle Affordable Housing Trust effective immediately. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold -Aye, Luke 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 Luke Ascolillo, it was VOTED to accept the resignation of George Payne from the Carlisle Affordable Housing Trust effective immediately. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold -Aye, Luke Ascolillo-Aye, A. Lewis-Aye, D. Model-Aye, and K. Reid-Aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Ascolillo)
Zoning Board of Appeals
Appoint Woowon Jay Lew (Milne Cove Road) too serve on the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate member with a term that will expire on June 30, 2023
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED to appoint Woowon Jay Lew (Milne Cove Road) too serve on the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate member with a term that will expire on June 30, 2023. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold -Aye, Luke 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 appoint Woowon Jay Lew (Milne Cove Road) too serve on the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate member with a term that will expire on June 30, 2023. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold -Aye, Luke Ascolillo-Aye, A. Lewis-Aye, D. Model-Aye, and K. Reid-Aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Model)
Appoint Rick Oches (Rockland Road) to serve on the Conservation Restriction Advisory Committee with a term that will expire on June 30, 2021
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was VOTED to appoint Rick Oches (Rockland Road) to serve on the Conservation Restriction Advisory Committee with a term that will expire on June 30, 2021. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold -Aye, Luke 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 Rick Oches (Rockland Road) to serve on the Conservation Restriction Advisory Committee with a term that will expire on June 30, 2021. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold -Aye, Luke Ascolillo-Aye, A. Lewis-Aye, D. Model-Aye, and K. Reid-Aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
Town Administrator's Report
Approve the Carlisle Night of Lights event on Saturday, December 19 organized by the Carlisle Cheer Project, and that we approve the use of the Town Common and Town Rotary for a display of lights
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was VOTED to approve the Carlisle Night of Lights event on Saturday, December 19 organized by the Carlisle Cheer Project, and that we approve the use of the Town Common and Town Rotary for a display of lights. The lights will be in the form of paper bag luminaries using sand for stability and battery-operated lights for illumination to be placed on the grounds by the Cheer Team on Saturday, December 19 and removed on Sunday, December 20. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold -Aye, Luke 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 Luke Ascolillo, it was VOTED to approve the Carlisle Night of Lights event on Saturday, December 19 organized by the Carlisle Cheer Project, and that we approve the use of the Town Common and Town Rotary for a display of lights. The lights will be in the form of paper bag luminaries using sand for stability and battery-operated lights for illumination to be placed on the grounds by the Cheer Team on Saturday, December 19 and removed on Sunday, December 20. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold -Aye, Luke Ascolillo-Aye, A. Lewis-Aye, D. Model-Aye, and K. Reid-Aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Ascolillo)
Approval of Town Expense Warrants (from 11/10/20)
Approve Expense Warrant #3021, #3121, #3221 and #3321
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was VOTED that the Select Board approve Expense Warrant #3021, #3121, #3221 and #3321. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold -Aye, Luke 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 Luke Ascolillo, it was VOTED that the Select Board approve Expense Warrant #3021, #3121, #3221 and #3321. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold -Aye, Luke Ascolillo-Aye, A. Lewis-Aye, D. Model-Aye, and K. Reid-Aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Ascolillo)
Historical MIIA Insurance Rate Increases
Authorize the Town Administrator to send notice to the Board of Director's for the Minuteman Nashoba Health Group (MNHG) that the Town of Carlisle intends to withdraw its participation in the...
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was VOTED to authorize the Town Administrator to send notice to the Board of Director's for the Minuteman Nashoba Health Group (MNHG) that the Town of Carlisle intends to withdraw its participation in the MNHG, effective May 31, 2021.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was VOTED to authorize the Town Administrator to send notice to the Board of Director's for the Minuteman Nashoba Health Group (MNHG) that the Town of Carlisle intends to withdraw its participation in the MNHG, effective May 31, 2021..” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
FY21 Tax Classification hearing (Continued from 11/10/2020)
Reopen the Fiscal Year 2021 Tax Classification Hearing that was initially opened on November 10, 2020 and continued to this evening, November 24, 2020 at 7:30PM
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was VOTED to reopen the Fiscal Year 2021 Tax Classification Hearing that was initially opened on November 10, 2020 and continued to this evening, November 24, 2020 at 7:30PM. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold -Aye, Luke Ascolillo-Aye, A. Lewis-Aye, D. Model-Aye, and K. Reid-Aye Also present
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was VOTED to reopen the Fiscal Year 2021 Tax Classification Hearing that was initially opened on November 10, 2020 and continued to this evening, November 24, 2020 at 7:30PM. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold -Aye, Luke Ascolillo-Aye, A. Lewis-Aye, D. Model-Aye, and K. Reid-Aye Also present.” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
Share Percentages Levy Amounts Esimated Tax Rates
For the purpose of setting the fiscal 2021 property tax rate, to approve a residential factor of one, thereby establishing a uniform tax rate with no differences between commercial and residential...
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was VOTED for the purpose of setting the fiscal 2021 property tax rate, to 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 2021. Further, we acknowledge that the Board of Assessors has informed the Board of Selectmen that the excess levy capacity for fiscal year 2021 is $3,013,781.01. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold -Aye, Luke 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 for the purpose of setting the fiscal 2021 property tax rate, to 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 2021. Further, we acknowledge that the Board of Assessors has informed the Board of Selectmen that the excess levy capacity for fiscal year 2021 is $3,013,781.01. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold -Aye, Luke Ascolillo-Aye, A. Lewis-Aye, D. Model-Aye, and K. Reid-Aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
Conservation Commission - Maple Street beaver dam
Approve the request from Carlisle Conservation Commission to provide immediate relief by notching the dams and installing water level control devices at both locations
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was VOTED to approve the request from Carlisle Conservation Commission to provide immediate relief by notching the dams and installing water level control devices at both locations. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold -Aye, Luke 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 request from Carlisle Conservation Commission to provide immediate relief by notching the dams and installing water level control devices at both locations. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold -Aye, Luke Ascolillo-Aye, A. Lewis-Aye, D. Model-Aye, and K. Reid-Aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
Kate Reid/Barney Arnold - Personnel Bylaw Changes
Authorize the Personnel Director to act in place of the Personnel Board temporarily until the bylaw changes can be ratified
On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was VOTED to authorize the Personnel Director to act in place of the Personnel Board temporarily until the bylaw changes can be ratified. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold -Aye, Luke Ascolillo-Aye, A. Lewis-Aye, D. Model-Aye, and K. Reid-Aye
From the minutes
“On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was VOTED to authorize the Personnel Director to act in place of the Personnel Board temporarily until the bylaw changes can be ratified. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold -Aye, Luke Ascolillo-Aye, A. Lewis-Aye, D. Model-Aye, and K. Reid-Aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
Executive Session - Bargaining with nonunion employee (Chief Sorrows)
Enter the Board enter into executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, §21(a) paragraph (2) to discuss strategy with respect to bargaining with a nonunion employee (Chief Bryan Sorrows) as an open...
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was VOTED to enter the Board enter into executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, §21(a) paragraph (2) to discuss strategy with respect to bargaining with a nonunion employee (Chief Bryan Sorrows) as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's and bargaining position and that afterwards the Board will not return to open session. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold -Aye, Luke 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 enter the Board enter into executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, §21(a) paragraph (2) to discuss strategy with respect to bargaining with a nonunion employee (Chief Bryan Sorrows) as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's and bargaining position and that afterwards the Board will not return to open session. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold -Aye, Luke Ascolillo-Aye, A. Lewis-Aye, D. Model-Aye, and K. Reid-Aye.” (Motion: Reid, 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.
How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →