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May 25, 2021
20 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Luke Ascolillo, who is counted absent.
Present: Alan Lewis, Barney Arnold, Kate Reid, David Model
Absent: Luke Ascolillo
Every vote, in order
TOWN HALL HOURS OF OPERATION
Accept the LEPC recommendation
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to accept the LEPC recommendation. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, A. Lewis-Ayer, 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 accept the LEPC recommendation. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, A. Lewis-Ayer, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid- Aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
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Approve the Year 2021 update of the Carlisle Open Space and Recreation Plan and to provide a letter of support
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the Year 2021 update of the Carlisle Open Space and Recreation Plan and to provide a letter of support.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the Year 2021 update of the Carlisle Open Space and Recreation Plan and to provide a letter of support..” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
ART. 1 - Consent Agenda
Support Warrant Articles 2 - 9 on the Consent Agenda
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to support Warrant Articles 2 - 9 on the Consent Agenda. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, A. Lewis-Ayer, 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 support Warrant Articles 2 - 9 on the Consent Agenda. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, A. Lewis-Ayer, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid- Aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
ART. 10- Town Clerk Salary Adjustment
Support Warrant Article 10- Town Clerk Salary Adjustment
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to support Warrant Article 10- Town Clerk Salary Adjustment. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, A. Lewis- Ayer, 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 support Warrant Article 10- Town Clerk Salary Adjustment. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, A. Lewis- Ayer, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid- Aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
ART. 12 - FY2022 Operating Budget
Support Warrant Article 12 - FY2022 Operating Budget
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to support Warrant Article 12 - FY2022 Operating Budget. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, A. Lewis- Ayer, 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 support Warrant Article 12 - FY2022 Operating Budget. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, A. Lewis- Ayer, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid- Aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
ART. 13 - Special Appropriations
Support Warrant Article 13 - Special Appropriations
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to support Warrant Article 13 - Special Appropriations. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-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 support Warrant Article 13 - Special Appropriations. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, A. Lewis-Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid- Aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
ART. 14 - Capital Equipment
Support Warrant Article 14 - Capital Equipment
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to support Warrant Article 14 - Capital Equipment. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-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 support Warrant Article 14 - Capital Equipment. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, A. Lewis-Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid- Aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
ART. 15 - Municipal Facilities
Support Warrant Article 15 - Municipal Facilities
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to support Warrant Article 15 - Municipal Facilities. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-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 support Warrant Article 15 - Municipal Facilities. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, A. Lewis-Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid- Aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
ART. 17 - Establish A New Committee -Town Governance Task Force
Support Warrant Article 17 - Establish A New Committee -Town Governance Task Force
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to support Warrant Article 17 - Establish A New Committee -Town Governance Task Force. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-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 support Warrant Article 17 - Establish A New Committee -Town Governance Task Force. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, A. Lewis-Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid- Aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
ART. 18- Amend Zoning Bylaws - Selectmen to Select Board
Support Warrant Article
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to support Warrant Article. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-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 support Warrant Article. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, A. Lewis-Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid- Aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
ART. 19- Amend General Bylaws - Personnel Bylaw
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)
ART. 20 -Amend Zoning Bylaws - Adult Use Marijuana
Support Warrant Article 20 -Amend Zoning Bylaws - Adult Use Marijuana
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to support Warrant Article 20 -Amend Zoning Bylaws - Adult Use Marijuana. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-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 support Warrant Article 20 -Amend Zoning Bylaws - Adult Use Marijuana. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, A. Lewis-Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid- Aye..” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
ART. 21 -Amend General Bylaws - Affordable Housing Trust
Support Warrant Article 21 -Amend General Bylaws - Affordable Housing Trust
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to support Warrant Article 21 -Amend General Bylaws - Affordable Housing Trust. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-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 support Warrant Article 21 -Amend General Bylaws - Affordable Housing Trust. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, A. Lewis-Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid- Aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
ART. 22 - Funding for Public Safety Architectural Programming Study
Support Warrant Article 22 - Funding for Public Safety Architectural Programming Study
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to support Warrant Article 22 - Funding for Public Safety Architectural Programming Study. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-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 support Warrant Article 22 - Funding for Public Safety Architectural Programming Study. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, A. Lewis-Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid- Aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
ART. 23- FY22 Salary/Wage Table
Support Warrant Article23- FY22 Salary/Wage Table
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to support Warrant Article23- FY22 Salary/Wage Table. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-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 support Warrant Article23- FY22 Salary/Wage Table. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, A. Lewis-Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid- Aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
ART. 24- Town Share of Employee Medical Insurance Premiums
Support Warrant Article 24- Town Share of Employee Medical Insurance Premiums
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to support Warrant Article 24- Town Share of Employee Medical Insurance Premiums. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-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 support Warrant Article 24- Town Share of Employee Medical Insurance Premiums. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, A. Lewis-Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid- Aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
Deed 750
Transfer land in the public burial ground to Parkman Howe. (129 Russell Street) at Green Cemetery Lot D368, Graves 1 and 2
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to transfer land in the public burial ground to Parkman Howe. (129 Russell Street) at Green Cemetery Lot D368, Graves 1 and 2. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, A. Lewis-Ayer, 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 transfer land in the public burial ground to Parkman Howe. (129 Russell Street) at Green Cemetery Lot D368, Graves 1 and 2. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, A. Lewis-Ayer, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid- Aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
Deeds 751- 754
Transfer land in the public burial ground to and Melinda Lindquist (83 Acton Street) at Green Cemetery Lot SB approved 6/21/21 Page 5 | 8 Prepared by J. Gibbons D183 (Graves 1 and 2), Lot D184...
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED transfer land in the public burial ground to and Melinda Lindquist (83 Acton Street) at Green Cemetery Lot SB approved 6/21/21 Page 5 | 8 Prepared by J. Gibbons D183 (Graves 1 and 2), Lot D184 (Graves 1 and 2), Lot 185 (Graves 1 and 2) and Lot 186 (Graves 1 and 2). ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, A. Lewis-Ayer, 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 transfer land in the public burial ground to and Melinda Lindquist (83 Acton Street) at Green Cemetery Lot SB approved 6/21/21 Page 5 | 8 Prepared by J. Gibbons D183 (Graves 1 and 2), Lot D184 (Graves 1 and 2), Lot 185 (Graves 1 and 2) and Lot 186 (Graves 1 and 2). ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, A. Lewis-Ayer, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid- Aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
Approve the request from New England Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society for use of Carlisle streets on September 18, 2021
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the request from New England Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society for use of Carlisle streets on September 18, 2021. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, A. Lewis-Ayer, 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 request from New England Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society for use of Carlisle streets on September 18, 2021. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, A. Lewis-Ayer, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid- Aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
Accept the gift donation of $48,000.00 to the Carlisle Police Department
On the motion made by David Model and seconded by Katherine Reid, it was unanimously VOTED to accept the gift donation of $48,000.00 to the Carlisle Police Department. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, A. Lewis-Ayer, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid- Aye
From the minutes
“On the motion made by David Model and seconded by Katherine Reid, it was unanimously VOTED to accept the gift donation of $48,000.00 to the Carlisle Police Department. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, A. Lewis-Ayer, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid- Aye.” (Motion: Model, 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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