MassVoter.com← Carlisle Select BoardCarlisle Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
January 25, 2022
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Barney Arnold, David Model, Kate Reid, Nathan Brown, Luke Ascolillo
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Executive Session
Enter into executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, §21(a) paragraph (2); to conduct a strategy session in preparation for collective bargaining negotiations with Police Officers Union (Local...
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED unanimously to enter into executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, §21(a) paragraph (2); to conduct a strategy session in preparation for collective bargaining negotiations with Police Officers Union (Local 201) and Carlisle Teachers' Association (CTA) and to consider the release of the 9/14/21, 9/28/21 and 10/26/21 executive session minutes as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's negotiating position and that afterward the Board will return to open session. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid-Aye.
Yes: Arnold, Brown, Model, ReidThe roll call does not list Luke Ascolillo, 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 VOTED unanimously to enter into executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, §21(a) paragraph (2); to conduct a strategy session in preparation for collective bargaining negotiations with Police Officers Union (Local 201) and Carlisle Teachers' Association (CTA) and to consider the release of the 9/14/21, 9/28/21 and 10/26/21 executive session minutes as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's negotiating position and that afterward the Board will return to open session. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid-Aye..” (Motion: Reid, second: Model)
Board of Assessors - Principal Assessor appointment
Approve the recommendation of the Carlisle Board of Assessors and appoint Brian MacDonald of Tewksbury, MA as Principal Assessor for the Town of Carlisle, subject to a successful background check...
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was VOTED [5-0] to Approve the recommendation of the Carlisle Board of Assessors and appoint Brian MacDonald of Tewksbury, MA as Principal Assessor for the Town of Carlisle, subject to a successful background check and agreement on terms of employment. 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 Kate Reid and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was VOTED [5-0] to Approve the recommendation of the Carlisle Board of Assessors and appoint Brian MacDonald of Tewksbury, MA as Principal Assessor for the Town of Carlisle, subject to a successful background check and agreement on terms of employment. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid-Aye..” (Motion: Reid, second: Ascolillo)
Discussion/vote on Transfer Station Task Force proposal
Approve the recommendations of the Transfer Station Task Force (TSTF) outlined in their Final Report excluding the recommendation to work with the DPW and Building Dept. to conduct a 1-year trial...
On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED [5-0] approve the recommendations of the Transfer Station Task Force (TSTF) outlined in their Final Report excluding the recommendation to work with the DPW and Building Dept. to conduct a 1-year trial program requiring the purchase of C&D disposal permits when obtaining a building permit pending further discussion. 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 David Model, it was VOTED [5-0] approve the recommendations of the Transfer Station Task Force (TSTF) outlined in their Final Report excluding the recommendation to work with the DPW and Building Dept. to conduct a 1-year trial program requiring the purchase of C&D disposal permits when obtaining a building permit pending further discussion. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid-Aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Model)
The work group looked at three potential strategies for solutions
Approve the hire of one Full-time Police Officer as soon as possible
On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Kate Reid, it was VOTED [5-0] to approve the hire of one Full-time Police Officer as soon as possible. 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 Kate Reid, it was VOTED [5-0] to approve the hire of one Full-time Police Officer as soon as possible. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid-Aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Reid)
Scholarship Committee
Appoint Jane Redfern (29 Aldershot Lane) to the Scholarship Advisory Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2022
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED [5-0] to appoint Jane Redfern (29 Aldershot Lane) to the Scholarship Advisory Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2022. 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 Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED [5-0] to appoint Jane Redfern (29 Aldershot Lane) to the Scholarship Advisory Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2022. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, D. Model- Aye and K. Reid-Aye..” (Motion: Reid, second: Model)
Traffic & Pedestrian Safety Committee
Appoint Ann de Saussure Davidson (46 Lowell Street) to the Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Committee (TSAC) to serve as the Citizen at large
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED [5-0] to appoint Ann de Saussure Davidson (46 Lowell Street) to the Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Committee (TSAC) to serve as the Citizen at large. 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 Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED [5-0] to appoint Ann de Saussure Davidson (46 Lowell Street) to the Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Committee (TSAC) to serve as the Citizen at large. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid-Aye..” (Motion: Reid, second: Model)
Approval of Minutes/Warrants
Approve the regular meeting minutes for December 25, 2021, and January 11, 2022
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED [5-0] approve the regular meeting minutes for December 25, 2021, and January 11, 2022. 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 Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED [5-0] approve the regular meeting minutes for December 25, 2021, and January 11, 2022. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid-Aye..” (Motion: Reid, second: Model)
Town Expense/Payroll Warrants
Adjourn
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED [5-0] to adjourn. 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 Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED [5-0] to adjourn. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-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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