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March 22, 2022
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Barney Arnold, David Model, Kate Reid, Luke Ascolillo, Nathan Brown
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Nathan Brown took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Executive Session - Collective Bargaining
Enter into executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, §21(a) paragraph (2) to consider negotiating or bargaining strategy with respect to the Carlisle Teachers' Association contract; as an open...
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to enter into executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, §21(a) paragraph (2) to consider negotiating or bargaining strategy with respect to the Carlisle Teachers' Association contract; 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, 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 to enter into executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, §21(a) paragraph (2) to consider negotiating or bargaining strategy with respect to the Carlisle Teachers' Association contract; 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, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, D. Model-Aye, and K. Reid-Aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Model)
Community Input
Authorize TEC Engineers to file construction grant applications for the Curve Street and Maple Street bridges with the Massachusetts Small Bridges program no later than the April 1st deadline
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED that the Select Board authorize TEC Engineers to file construction grant applications for the Curve Street and Maple Street bridges with the Massachusetts Small Bridges program no later than the April 1st deadline. 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 that the Select Board authorize TEC Engineers to file construction grant applications for the Curve Street and Maple Street bridges with the Massachusetts Small Bridges program no later than the April 1st deadline. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid-Aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Model)
Revenue Replacement
Allocate all Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to replace lost public sector revenue under the "stand allowance" option
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to allocate all Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to replace lost public sector revenue under the "stand allowance" option. 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 to allocate all Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to replace lost public sector revenue under the "stand allowance" option. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid-Aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Model)
ARPA Funding Approval
Approve the expenditure of Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Funds not to exceed $329, 247 for recommended projects as presented by the ARPA Committee and contingent on compliance with Federal...
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the expenditure of Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Funds not to exceed $329, 247 for recommended projects as presented by the ARPA Committee and contingent on compliance with Federal procurement rules. 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 to approve the expenditure of Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Funds not to exceed $329, 247 for recommended projects as presented by the ARPA Committee and contingent on compliance with Federal procurement rules. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid-Aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Model)
Road layout hearing (Lion's Gate Road)
Uphold the Planning Board decision not to recommend acceptance of Lion's Gate Road as a public way
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED that the Select Board uphold the Planning Board decision not to recommend acceptance of Lion's Gate Road as a public way. 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 that the Select Board uphold the Planning Board decision not to recommend acceptance of Lion's Gate Road as a public way. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid-Aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Model)
FY23 Budget Decisions
Approve a 2.25% Cost of Living Wage Adjustment (COLA) increase for non-union and non-contracted employees for the Fiscal Year 2023
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED to approve a 2.25% Cost of Living Wage Adjustment (COLA) increase for non-union and non-contracted employees for the Fiscal Year 2023. 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 unanimously VOTED to approve a 2.25% Cost of Living Wage Adjustment (COLA) increase for non-union and non-contracted employees for the Fiscal Year 2023. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid-Aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Ascolillo)
Additional hours for the Board of Health
Approve 3 additional hours for the Board of Health Assistant
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED to approve 3 additional hours for the Board of Health Assistant. 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 unanimously VOTED to approve 3 additional hours for the Board of Health Assistant. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid-Aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Ascolillo)
Cemetery Fees
In its role as Cemetery Commissioners, vote to set the following new fees for the Green Cemetery, to become effective 7/1/22 upon ratification by the voters at the 2022 Annual Town Meeting as...
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED that the Select Board in its role as Cemetery Commissioners, vote to set the following new fees for the Green Cemetery, to become effective 7/1/22 upon ratification by the voters at the 2022 Annual Town Meeting as follows: Burial Lot Perpetual Care Burial (Grave Opening) $800.00 (included in sale of lot) $200.00 (No Change) 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 unanimously VOTED that the Select Board in its role as Cemetery Commissioners, vote to set the following new fees for the Green Cemetery, to become effective 7/1/22 upon ratification by the voters at the 2022 Annual Town Meeting as follows: Burial Lot Perpetual Care Burial (Grave Opening) $800.00 (included in sale of lot) $200.00 (No Change) ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid-Aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Ascolillo)
Burial Lot Perpetual Care Burial (Grave Opening)
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..”
CPA Recommendations Appropriations/Projects
Close and execute April 25, 2022, Annual Town Meeting and May 10, 2022, Town Election Warrants subject to review by Town Counsel and the Town Administrator as to final form
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED to close and execute April 25, 2022, Annual Town Meeting and May 10, 2022, Town Election Warrants subject to review by Town Counsel and the Town Administrator as to final form. 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 unanimously VOTED to close and execute April 25, 2022, Annual Town Meeting and May 10, 2022, Town Election Warrants subject to review by Town Counsel and the Town Administrator as to final form. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid-Aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Ascolillo)
Include a ballot question on May 10, 2022, Annual Town Election Warrant to read as follows: Question 1: "Shall the Town of Carlisle be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and...
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED to include a ballot question on May 10, 2022, Annual Town Election Warrant to read as follows: Question 1: "Shall the Town of Carlisle be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so- called, the amounts required to pay the Town's allocable share of the bond issued by the Concord-Carlisle Regional School District for improvements including the design and reconstruction of the High School access road?" 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 unanimously VOTED to include a ballot question on May 10, 2022, Annual Town Election Warrant to read as follows: Question 1: "Shall the Town of Carlisle be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so- called, the amounts required to pay the Town's allocable share of the bond issued by the Concord-Carlisle Regional School District for improvements including the design and reconstruction of the High School access road?" ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid-Aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Ascolillo)
Town Administrator's Report
Increase the spending limit for the Board of Health 53 E ½ revolving fund from $70,000 to $100,000 for the remainder of FY22
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to increase the spending limit for the Board of Health 53 E ½ revolving fund from $70,000 to $100,000 for the remainder of FY22. 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 to increase the spending limit for the Board of Health 53 E ½ revolving fund from $70,000 to $100,000 for the remainder of FY22. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid-Aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Model)
TSAC Appointments
Appoint Dan Cook (357 Cross Street) to serve on the Transfer Station Action Committee for a term that expires on June 30, 2023
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to appoint Dan Cook (357 Cross Street) to serve on the Transfer Station Action Committee for a term that expires on June 30, 2023. 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 to appoint Dan Cook (357 Cross Street) to serve on the Transfer Station Action Committee for a term that expires on June 30, 2023. 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
Adjourn
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED to adjourn the meeting. 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 VOTED to adjourn the meeting. 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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