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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. David Model joined the board after the June 30, 2020 town election, succeeding Nathan Brown. On July 14, 2020 the board chose Alan Lewis as Chair, Barney Arnold as Vice Chair and David Model as Clerk (roll calls; each nominee abstained on his or her own vote). The October 17, 2020 Special Town Meeting changed the board’s name in the town bylaws; the minutes call it the Board of Selectmen through October 13, 2020 and the Select Board from October 27, 2020 on. Alan Lewis’s last meeting was June 21, 2021. Covers 28 meetings, July 14 to June 21, 2021.
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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.
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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 21Approve the petition submitted NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a EVERSOURCE…Motion: On the motion made Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold,…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
June 21, 2021: Approve the petition submitted NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY to construct a line for the transmission of electricity for lighting, heating or power under the public way and has...
On the motion made Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the petition submitted NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY to construct a line for the transmission of electricity for lighting, heating or power under the public way and has granted permission to construct and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary wires and cables therein under the following public way or ways of said Town: Munroe Hill Rd - Northwesterly from SBX#2910 Approximately 305± feet southwest of Aaron Way A distance of about 51 ± feet - conduit All construction work under this Order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: 1. Conduits and manholes shall be located as shown on the plan made by T. Thibault, Dated May 6, 2021 on the file with said petition. 2. Said shall comply with the requirements of existing by-laws and such as may hereafter be adopted governing the construction and maintenance of conduits and manholes. 3. Company All work shall be done to the satisfaction of the Select Board or such officer or officers as it may appoint to supervise the work. 4. A Performance Bond for the estimated cost to repair the road in accordance with the standards of the TOWN shall be submitted to the Town prior to work commencement. 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 Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the petition submitted NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY to construct a line for the transmission of electricity for lighting, heating or power under the public way and has granted permission to construct and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary wires and cables therein under the following public way or ways of said Town: Munroe Hill Rd - Northwesterly from SBX#2910 Approximately 305± feet southwest of Aaron Way A distance of about 51 ± feet - conduit All construction work under this Order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: 1. Conduits and manholes shall be located as shown on the plan made by T. Thibault, Dated May 6, 2021 on the file with said petition. 2. Said shall comply with the requirements of existing by-laws and such as may hereafter be adopted governing the construction and maintenance of conduits and manholes. 3. Company All work shall be done to the satisfaction of the Select Board or such officer or officers as it may appoint to supervise the work. 4. A Performance Bond for the estimated cost to repair the road in accordance with the standards of the TOWN shall be submitted to the Town prior to work commencement. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, A. Lewis-Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid- Aye.” (second: Arnold)
Jun 21Appoint Ms. Kelly Beyer, of Westford, Mass., as full-time…Motion: On the motion made Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold,…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
June 21, 2021: Appoint Ms. Kelly Beyer, of Westford, Mass., as full-time Assistant Town Accountant until the formal retirement of the Town Accountant; at which time Ms. Beyer will be appointed as Town...
On the motion made Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to appoint Ms. Kelly Beyer, of Westford, Mass., as full-time Assistant Town Accountant until the formal retirement of the Town Accountant; at which time Ms. Beyer will be appointed as Town Accountant, subject to the duties and responsibilities of that position. 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 Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to appoint Ms. Kelly Beyer, of Westford, Mass., as full-time Assistant Town Accountant until the formal retirement of the Town Accountant; at which time Ms. Beyer will be appointed as Town Accountant, subject to the duties and responsibilities of that position. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, A. Lewis-Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid- Aye.” (second: Arnold)
Jun 21Approve the payroll changes for town employees excluding those…Motion: On the motion made Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold,…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
June 21, 2021: Approve the payroll changes for town employees excluding those under contracts and those who are union-represented
On the motion made Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the payroll changes for town employees excluding those under contracts and those who are union-represented. 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 Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the payroll changes for town employees excluding those under contracts and those who are union-represented. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, A. Lewis-Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid- Aye.” (second: Arnold)
Jun 21Grant permission to the Council on Aging to locate…Motion: On the motion made Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold,…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
June 21, 2021: Grant permission to the Council on Aging to locate a new shed on the Town Hall property for the COA's durable medical equipment
On the motion made Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to grant permission to the Council on Aging to locate a new shed on the Town Hall property for the COA's durable medical equipment. 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 Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to grant permission to the Council on Aging to locate a new shed on the Town Hall property for the COA's durable medical equipment. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, A. Lewis-Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid- Aye.” (second: Arnold)
Jun 21Grant permission for the use the Conant property as…Motion: On the motion made Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold,…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
June 21, 2021: Grant permission for the use the Conant property as requested by TimberNook for six Saturdays in July and August as part of the "TimberNook's Woodland Wonders" program
On the motion made Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to grant permission for the use the Conant property as requested by TimberNook for six Saturdays in July and August as part of the "TimberNook's Woodland Wonders" program. 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 Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to grant permission for the use the Conant property as requested by TimberNook for six Saturdays in July and August as part of the "TimberNook's Woodland Wonders" program. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, A. Lewis-Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid- Aye.” (second: Arnold)
Jun 21Approve minutes of May 25, 2021 and June 6,…Motion: On the motion made Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold,…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
June 21, 2021: Approve minutes of May 25, 2021 and June 6, 2021 as presented
On the motion made Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to approve minutes of May 25, 2021 and June 6, 2021 as presented. 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 Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to approve minutes of May 25, 2021 and June 6, 2021 as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, A. Lewis-Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid- Aye..” (second: Arnold)
Jun 14Approve the requested transfersMotion: (See Attached) After some explanation and discussion of the various line…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · see note
June 14, 2021 (Joint meeting): Approve the requested transfers
(See Attached) After some explanation and discussion of the various line items, the Select Board unanimously VOTED [4-0] to approve the requested transfers.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“(See Attached) After some explanation and discussion of the various line items, the Select Board unanimously VOTED [4-0] to approve the requested transfers..”
Jun 14Approve increasing the Board of Health Revolving from $70K…Motion: The Select Board unanimously VOTED [4-0] to approve increasing the Board…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · see note
June 14, 2021 (Joint meeting): Approve increasing the Board of Health Revolving from $70K to $85K and Transfer Station from $125K to $150K
The Select Board unanimously VOTED [4-0] to approve increasing the Board of Health Revolving from $70K to $85K and Transfer Station from $125K to $150K.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The Select Board unanimously VOTED [4-0] to approve increasing the Board of Health Revolving from $70K to $85K and Transfer Station from $125K to $150K..”
May 25Support Warrant Article 19- Amend General Bylaws - Personnel…Motion: On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Barney…Passed 3–0 · see note
May 25, 2021: Support Warrant Article 19- Amend General Bylaws - Personnel Bylaw
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to support Warrant Article 19- Amend General Bylaws - Personnel Bylaw. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold- SB approved 6/21/21 Page 4 | 8 Prepared by J. Gibbons Aye, A. Lewis-Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid- Aye (Member assigned: Kate Reid) ART.
Yes: Lewis, Model, ReidThe roll call names Barney Arnold but records no vote for that member, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to support Warrant Article 19- Amend General Bylaws - Personnel Bylaw. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold- SB approved 6/21/21 Page 4 | 8 Prepared by J. Gibbons Aye, A. Lewis-Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid- Aye (Member assigned: Kate Reid) ART..” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
May 11Approve the establishment of an advisory committee to assist…Motion: On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David…Passed 4–0 · see note
May 11, 2021: Approve the establishment of an advisory committee to assist the Select Board with determining the best use of the funding on eligible projects for reimbursement
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the establishment of an advisory committee to assist the Select Board with determining the best use of the funding on eligible projects for reimbursement. ROLL CALL VOTE: Luke Ascolillo-Aye, A. Lewis-Aye, D.Model-Aye and K. Reid-Aye.
Yes: Ascolillo, Lewis, Model, ReidThe roll call does not list Barney Arnold, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the establishment of an advisory committee to assist the Select Board with determining the best use of the funding on eligible projects for reimbursement. ROLL CALL VOTE: Luke Ascolillo-Aye, A. Lewis-Aye, D.Model-Aye and K. Reid-Aye..” (Motion: Reid, second: Model)
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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