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August 31, 2021
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Barney Arnold, David Model, Nathan Brown, Kate Reid, Luke Ascolillo
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Executive Session
Enter into executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, §21(a) paragraph (5) To investigate charges of criminal misconduct or to consider the filing of criminal complaints
On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED, that the Select Board enter into executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, §21(a) paragraph (5) To investigate charges of criminal misconduct or to consider the filing of criminal complaints. Roll Call Vote: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, D. Model-Aye, and K. Reid-Aye.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED, that the Select Board enter into executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, §21(a) paragraph (5) To investigate charges of criminal misconduct or to consider the filing of criminal complaints. Roll Call Vote: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, D. Model-Aye, and K. Reid-Aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Ascolillo)
Enter into executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, §21(a) paragraph (6) to consider the value of real property located at 338 Bedford Road in connection with a gift of an indoor/outdoor...
On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED, that the Select Board enter into executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, §21(a) paragraph (6) to consider the value of real property located at 338 Bedford Road in connection with a gift of an indoor/outdoor pickleball complex as the Chair has declared that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's negotiating position and that afterwards the Board will return to open session." Roll Call Vote: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, D. Model-Aye, and K. Reid-Aye.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED, that the Select Board enter into executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, §21(a) paragraph (6) to consider the value of real property located at 338 Bedford Road in connection with a gift of an indoor/outdoor pickleball complex as the Chair has declared that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's negotiating position and that afterwards the Board will return to open session." Roll Call Vote: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, D. Model-Aye, and K. Reid-Aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Ascolillo)
LEPC Update
Support the Board of Health's mask mandate effective September 1, 2021 to require facemasks to be worn indoors in public areas
On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED to support the Board of Health's mask mandate effective September 1, 2021 to require facemasks to be worn indoors in public areas.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED to support the Board of Health's mask mandate effective September 1, 2021 to require facemasks to be worn indoors in public areas..” (Motion: Brown, second: Ascolillo)
Core/proposed responsibilities and activities of joint committee
Combine the Carlisle Celebrations Committee and Veterans Committee to create the Celebrations and Veterans Committee with the following existing members: Scott Evans, Laura Mullins Heidi Haring...
On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Kate Reid, it was unanimously VOTED to combine the Carlisle Celebrations Committee and Veterans Committee to create the Celebrations and Veterans Committee with the following existing members: Scott Evans, Laura Mullins Heidi Haring Christopher Eisenbies Greg Fairbanks It was agreed to schedule a future meeting to review and formally adopt a charter for Celebrations and Veterans Committee Charge.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Kate Reid, it was unanimously VOTED to combine the Carlisle Celebrations Committee and Veterans Committee to create the Celebrations and Veterans Committee with the following existing members: Scott Evans, Laura Mullins Heidi Haring Christopher Eisenbies Greg Fairbanks It was agreed to schedule a future meeting to review and formally adopt a charter for Celebrations and Veterans Committee Charge..” (Motion: Brown, second: Reid)
Rationale
Move the request of the COA for a new Transportation/Office Manager position forward to the Personnel Board
On the motion made by David Model and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED to move the request of the COA for a new Transportation/Office Manager position forward to the Personnel Board.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by David Model and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED to move the request of the COA for a new Transportation/Office Manager position forward to the Personnel Board..” (Motion: Model, second: Ascolillo)
Conservation Restriction Advisory Committee
Appoint Lee Tatatistcheff (130 Oak Knoll Road) to serve on the Conservation Restriction Advisory Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2022
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED to appoint Lee Tatatistcheff (130 Oak Knoll Road) to serve on the Conservation Restriction Advisory Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED to appoint Lee Tatatistcheff (130 Oak Knoll Road) to serve on the Conservation Restriction Advisory Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2022..” (Motion: Reid, second: Ascolillo)
Land Stewardship Committee
Appoint Judy Asarkof (362 River Road) to serve on the Land Stewardship Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2022
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED to appoint Judy Asarkof (362 River Road) to serve on the Land Stewardship Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED to appoint Judy Asarkof (362 River Road) to serve on the Land Stewardship Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2022..” (Motion: Reid, second: Ascolillo)
Cultural Council
Appoint Deborah Bentley (Heald Road) to serve on the Cultural Council with a term expiring June 30, 2024
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED to appoint Deborah Bentley (Heald Road) to serve on the Cultural Council with a term expiring June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED to appoint Deborah Bentley (Heald Road) to serve on the Cultural Council with a term expiring June 30, 2024..” (Motion: Reid, second: Ascolillo)
Acceptance of Lion's Gate Road as a Town Way
Send another letter from the Town of Carlisle regarding continued delays by Eversource on both solar projects and request that additional steps to accelerate progress be taken
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to send another letter from the Town of Carlisle regarding continued delays by Eversource on both solar projects and request that additional steps to accelerate progress be taken.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to send another letter from the Town of Carlisle regarding continued delays by Eversource on both solar projects and request that additional steps to accelerate progress be taken..” (Motion: Reid, second: Model)
Approval of Minutes/Warrants
Approve the minutes of July 27, 2021
On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was VOTED [4-0-1] to approve the minutes of July 27, 2021.
The minutes give the count as 4-0-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was VOTED [4-0-1] to approve the minutes of July 27, 2021..” (Motion: Brown, second: Ascolillo)
Adjourn
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to adjourn the meeting..” (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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