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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. Nathan Brown returned to the board after the June 8, 2021 town election, succeeding Alan Lewis. On July 13, 2021 the board unanimously chose Barney Arnold as Chair, David Model as Vice Chair and Nathan Brown as Clerk (roll calls). Luke Ascolillo’s last loaded meeting was April 25, 2022 (the May 4, 2022 minutes are not posted). Covers 23 meetings, July 13 to April 25, 2022.
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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.
Apr 5Reduce the quorum to 100 and the plan at…Motion: On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David…Passed 3–2 · No: Arnold, Brown
April 5, 2022: Reduce the quorum to 100 and the plan at present time is to move forward on the original plan to hold Town Meeting indoors
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED [3-2] to reduce the quorum to 100 and the plan at present time is to move forward on the original plan to hold Town Meeting indoors. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Nay, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Nay, D. Model-Aye K. Reid-Aye
Yes: Ascolillo, Model, ReidNo: Arnold, Brown
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED [3-2] to reduce the quorum to 100 and the plan at present time is to move forward on the original plan to hold Town Meeting indoors. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Nay, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Nay, D. Model-Aye K. Reid-Aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Model)
Mar 22Support all of the warrant articles except articles 18…Motion: The Select Board VOTED to support all of the warrant articles…Passed · see note
March 22, 2022: Support all of the warrant articles except articles 18 ,22, and 24 which have been deferred to Town Meeting
The Select Board VOTED to support all of the warrant articles except articles 18 ,22, and 24 which have been deferred to Town Meeting.
The minutes record the result but no count or names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The Select Board VOTED to support all of the warrant articles except articles 18 ,22, and 24 which have been deferred to Town Meeting..”
Oct 26Endorse and sign a letter from the communities of…Motion: On the motion made by Kate and seconded by Nathan Brown,…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
October 26, 2021: Endorse and sign a letter from the communities of the MAGIC (Minuteman Advisory Group on Interlocal Coordination) subregion to urging the Commonwealth to use its allotted American Rescue Plan Act...
On the motion made by Kate and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously VOTED to endorse and sign a letter from the communities of the MAGIC (Minuteman Advisory Group on Interlocal Coordination) subregion to urging the Commonwealth to use its allotted American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to assume direct COVID related costs for all cities and towns in Massachusetts.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously VOTED to endorse and sign a letter from the communities of the MAGIC (Minuteman Advisory Group on Interlocal Coordination) subregion to urging the Commonwealth to use its allotted American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to assume direct COVID related costs for all cities and towns in Massachusetts..” (second: Brown)
Oct 26Approve the minutes of September 28, 2021, as amendedMotion: On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David…Passed 4–0 · see note
October 26, 2021: Approve the minutes of September 28, 2021, as amended
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED [4-0-1} to approve the minutes of September 28, 2021, as amended.
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 Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED [4-0-1} to approve the minutes of September 28, 2021, as amended..” (Motion: Reid, second: Model)
Oct 18Send the following the letter to Joint Committee on…Motion: Absent were Luke Ascolillo and Nathan Brown This meeting was live…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · see note
October 18, 2021 (Special meeting): Send the following the letter to Joint Committee on Redistricting; Joint Committee on Redistricting The State House 24 Beacon Street, Room 319 Boston, MA 02133 Attn: Chairman William Brownsberger,...
Absent were Luke Ascolillo and Nathan Brown This meeting was live streamed and recorded: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gwvzvs59zwk Remote participation was also made available via Zoom Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83079545537?pwd=N0pHU0h2a0FTcjk4UE1FbDZiTnkxQT09 Meeting ID: 830 7954 5537 Passcode: 504152 The Select Board voted unanimously 3-0 to send the following the letter to Joint Committee on Redistricting; Joint Committee on Redistricting The State House 24 Beacon Street, Room 319 Boston, MA 02133 Attn: Chairman William Brownsberger, Vice-Chair Ann Gobi, Chairman Michael Moran, Vice-Chair Marcos Devers The Carlisle Select Board applauds the Committee's wish to keep communities intact and to maintain majority minority districts.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Absent were Luke Ascolillo and Nathan Brown This meeting was live streamed and recorded: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gwvzvs59zwk Remote participation was also made available via Zoom Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83079545537?pwd=N0pHU0h2a0FTcjk4UE1FbDZiTnkxQT09 Meeting ID: 830 7954 5537 Passcode: 504152 The Select Board voted unanimously 3-0 to send the following the letter to Joint Committee on Redistricting; Joint Committee on Redistricting The State House 24 Beacon Street, Room 319 Boston, MA 02133 Attn: Chairman William Brownsberger, Vice-Chair Ann Gobi, Chairman Michael Moran, Vice-Chair Marcos Devers The Carlisle Select Board applauds the Committee's wish to keep communities intact and to maintain majority minority districts..”
Oct 12Order the following: 1Motion: on the motion made by David Model and seconded by Nathan…Passed 4–0 · see note
October 12, 2021: Order the following: 1
On the motion made by David Model and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously VOTED [4-0] to order the following: 1.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Barney Arnold, David Model, Kate Reid, Luke Ascolillo and Nathan Brown). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“on the motion made by David Model and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously VOTED [4-0] to order the following: 1..” (Motion: Model, second: Brown)
Oct 12Support the Planning Board appointment of Christina Christodoulopoulos (Hemlock…Motion: On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David…Passed · see note
October 12, 2021: Support the Planning Board appointment of Christina Christodoulopoulos (Hemlock Hill) to the Master Plan Steering Committee
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED to support the Planning Board appointment of Christina Christodoulopoulos (Hemlock Hill) to the Master Plan Steering Committee.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED to support the Planning Board appointment of Christina Christodoulopoulos (Hemlock Hill) to the Master Plan Steering Committee..” (Motion: Reid, second: Model)
Oct 12Appoint Jeannie Geneczko (Maple Street) to serve on the…Motion: On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David…Passed · see note
October 12, 2021: Appoint Jeannie Geneczko (Maple Street) to serve on the Conservation Restriction Advisory Committee for a term that will expire June 30,2022
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED to appoint Jeannie Geneczko (Maple Street) to serve on the Conservation Restriction Advisory Committee for a term that will expire June 30,2022.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED to appoint Jeannie Geneczko (Maple Street) to serve on the Conservation Restriction Advisory Committee for a term that will expire June 30,2022..” (Motion: Reid, second: Model)
Oct 12Preliminarily deny Comcast's renewal license proposal to allow more…Motion: On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David…Passed · see note
October 12, 2021: Preliminarily deny Comcast's renewal license proposal to allow more time to come to an agreement with Comcast, and to direct Town Counsel to move for a 120-day extension of time…
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED to preliminarily deny Comcast's renewal license proposal to allow more time to come to an agreement with Comcast, and to direct Town Counsel to move for a 120-day extension of time for filing of the written reasons for the preliminary denial so that the parties may continue to finalize the terms of renewal.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED to preliminarily deny Comcast's renewal license proposal to allow more time to come to an agreement with Comcast, and to direct Town Counsel to move for a 120-day extension of time for filing of the written reasons for the preliminary denial so that the parties may continue to finalize the terms of renewal..” (Motion: Reid, second: Model)
Oct 12Approve the minutes of September 14, 2021, as presentedMotion: On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David…Passed · see note
October 12, 2021: Approve the minutes of September 14, 2021, as presented
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED to approve the minutes of September 14, 2021, as presented.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED to approve the minutes of September 14, 2021, as presented..” (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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