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June 13, 2023
18 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The opening paragraph says Nathan Brown and Kate Reid were not present (the same wording as the May 23, 2023 minutes), but the roll calls on the officer elections and every other vote record all five members, so all five are counted present.
Present: Barney Arnold, David Model, Travis Snell, Nathan Brown, Kate Reid
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
EXECUTIVE POSITIONS
Appoint Kate Reid to serve as chair of the Select Board
On the motion made by David Model and seconded by Travis Snell, it was VOTED [4-1] to appoint Kate Reid to serve as chair of the Select Board. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, D. Model-Aye, K. Reid-Aye, T. Snell-Aye and Nathan Brown-Nay.
Yes: Arnold, Model, Reid, SnellNo: Brown
From the minutes
“On the motion made by David Model and seconded by Travis Snell, it was VOTED [4-1] to appoint Kate Reid to serve as chair of the Select Board. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, D. Model-Aye, K. Reid-Aye, T. Snell-Aye and Nathan Brown-Nay..” (Motion: Model, second: Snell)
Appoint Travis Snell to serve as vice-chair of the Select Board
On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to appoint Travis Snell to serve as vice-chair of the Select Board. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, D. Model-Aye, K. Reid-Aye, and T. Snell-Aye.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to appoint Travis Snell to serve as vice-chair of the Select Board. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, D. Model-Aye, K. Reid-Aye, and T. Snell-Aye..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Appoint Barney Arnold to serve as clerk of the Select Board
On the motion made by David Model and seconded by Travis Snell, it was unanimously VOTED to appoint Barney Arnold to serve as clerk of the Select Board. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, D. Model-Aye, K. Reid-Aye, and T. Snell-Aye.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by David Model and seconded by Travis Snell, it was unanimously VOTED to appoint Barney Arnold to serve as clerk of the Select Board. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, D. Model-Aye, K. Reid-Aye, and T. Snell-Aye..” (Motion: Model, second: Snell)
Payroll & Expense Warrant Authorization
Authorize Barney Arnold on behalf of the Select Board to review and execute bi-weekly Payroll and Expense Warrants and report back to the Select Board at its next scheduled meeting
On the motion made by David Model and seconded by Travis Snell, it was unanimously VOTED to authorize Barney Arnold on behalf of the Select Board to review and execute bi-weekly Payroll and Expense Warrants and report back to the Select Board at its next scheduled meeting. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, D. Model-Aye, K. Reid-Aye, and T. Snell-Aye.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by David Model and seconded by Travis Snell, it was unanimously VOTED to authorize Barney Arnold on behalf of the Select Board to review and execute bi-weekly Payroll and Expense Warrants and report back to the Select Board at its next scheduled meeting. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, D. Model-Aye, K. Reid-Aye, and T. Snell-Aye..” (Motion: Model, second: Snell)
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS - Foreman Position
Appoint Brendan Mirfield to the Foreman position with the Town of Carlisle Department of Public Works subject to successful salary negotiations
On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Travis Snell, it was unanimously VOTED to appoint Brendan Mirfield to the Foreman position with the Town of Carlisle Department of Public Works subject to successful salary negotiations.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Travis Snell, it was unanimously VOTED to appoint Brendan Mirfield to the Foreman position with the Town of Carlisle Department of Public Works subject to successful salary negotiations..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Snell)
LAND STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE - New Member
Appoint Adam Chojnacki of 29 Suffolk Lane, Carlisle, MA to serve on the Land Stewardship Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2024
On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously VOTED to appoint Adam Chojnacki of 29 Suffolk Lane, Carlisle, MA to serve on the Land Stewardship Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously VOTED to appoint Adam Chojnacki of 29 Suffolk Lane, Carlisle, MA to serve on the Land Stewardship Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2024..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Brown)
CULTURAL COUNCIL - New Member
Appoint Vrinda Pathak of 20 Red Pine Drive, Carlisle, MA to serve on the Cultural Council with a term expiring June 30, 2026
On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously VOTED to appoint Vrinda Pathak of 20 Red Pine Drive, Carlisle, MA to serve on the Cultural Council with a term expiring June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously VOTED to appoint Vrinda Pathak of 20 Red Pine Drive, Carlisle, MA to serve on the Cultural Council with a term expiring June 30, 2026..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Brown)
TRANSFER STATION ACTION COMMITTEE - Resignation
Accept the resignation of Dan Cooke from the Transfer Station Action Committee effective immediately
On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously VOTED to accept the resignation of Dan Cooke from the Transfer Station Action Committee effective immediately.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously VOTED to accept the resignation of Dan Cooke from the Transfer Station Action Committee effective immediately..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Brown)
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE - 2 Resignations
Accept the resignation of Dan Cook and Joeth Barlas from the Environmental Sustainability Committee effective immediately
On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously VOTED to accept the resignation of Dan Cook and Joeth Barlas from the Environmental Sustainability Committee effective immediately.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously VOTED to accept the resignation of Dan Cook and Joeth Barlas from the Environmental Sustainability Committee effective immediately..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Brown)
IMPLEMENTATION OF GIS SYSTEM
Approve $10,000 in ARPA funds to be used as matching funds for the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Action Grant - "Climate Resilient Carlisle", contingent on the grant request being approved
On the motion made by David Model and seconded by Travis Snell, it was VOTED [4-0-1] to approve $10,000 in ARPA funds to be used as matching funds for the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Action Grant - "Climate Resilient Carlisle", contingent on the grant request being approved. Note: Kate Reid abstained from voting.
Yes: Arnold, Brown, Model, SnellAbstained: Reid
From the minutes
“On the motion made by David Model and seconded by Travis Snell, it was VOTED [4-0-1] to approve $10,000 in ARPA funds to be used as matching funds for the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Action Grant - "Climate Resilient Carlisle", contingent on the grant request being approved. Note: Kate Reid abstained from voting..” (Motion: Model, second: Snell)
Approve amending the Online Mental Health Counseling ARPA approval to include Town Employees
On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED [4-0-1] to approve amending the Online Mental Health Counseling ARPA approval to include Town Employees. Note: Kate Reid abstained from voting.
Yes: Arnold, Brown, Model, SnellAbstained: Reid
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED [4-0-1] to approve amending the Online Mental Health Counseling ARPA approval to include Town Employees. Note: Kate Reid abstained from voting..” (Motion: Brown, second: Model)
Approve $87,500 in ARPA funds to be used or implementation of a Geographic Information System (GIS) for Carlisle
On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Travis Snell, it was VOTED [4-0-1] to approve $87,500 in ARPA funds to be used or implementation of a Geographic Information System (GIS) for Carlisle. Note: Kate Reid abstained from voting.
Yes: Arnold, Brown, Model, SnellAbstained: Reid
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Travis Snell, it was VOTED [4-0-1] to approve $87,500 in ARPA funds to be used or implementation of a Geographic Information System (GIS) for Carlisle. Note: Kate Reid abstained from voting..” (Motion: Brown, second: Snell)
Action Items
Approve the transitioning of the Police Lieutenant position to Deputy Police Chief
On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the transitioning of the Police Lieutenant position to Deputy Police Chief.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the transitioning of the Police Lieutenant position to Deputy Police Chief..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Brown)
Approve delegating the hiring of full and part-time officers to the Town Administrator
On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously VOTED to approve delegating the hiring of full and part-time officers to the Town Administrator.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously VOTED to approve delegating the hiring of full and part-time officers to the Town Administrator..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Brown)
Approve the American Diabetes Association's New England Tour de Cure fundraising bicycling event through the Town of Carlisle on Sunday, August 20, 2023, subject to coordination with the Town of...
On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the American Diabetes Association's New England Tour de Cure fundraising bicycling event through the Town of Carlisle on Sunday, August 20, 2023, subject to coordination with the Town of Carlisle public safety officials.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the American Diabetes Association's New England Tour de Cure fundraising bicycling event through the Town of Carlisle on Sunday, August 20, 2023, subject to coordination with the Town of Carlisle public safety officials..” (Motion: Brown, second: Model)
Approve the issuance of a 1-day Special License to sell beer and wine to Geoff Freeman, Owner of Clark Farm Market for each of the following private events to be held at 201 Concord Street,...
On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the issuance of a 1-day Special License to sell beer and wine to Geoff Freeman, Owner of Clark Farm Market for each of the following private events to be held at 201 Concord Street, Carlisle, MA during the hours of 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. subject to host liquor liability: Friday, June 23rd Thurs., July 13th (**Rain date: 7/20) Thurs., July 27th Thurs., Aug 3rd Thurs., Aug 17th Thurs., Aug 24th (**Rain date: 9/9) Sat., Sept.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the issuance of a 1-day Special License to sell beer and wine to Geoff Freeman, Owner of Clark Farm Market for each of the following private events to be held at 201 Concord Street, Carlisle, MA during the hours of 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. subject to host liquor liability: Friday, June 23rd Thurs., July 13th (**Rain date: 7/20) Thurs., July 27th Thurs., Aug 3rd Thurs., Aug 17th Thurs., Aug 24th (**Rain date: 9/9) Sat., Sept..” (Motion: Brown, second: Model)
Cemetery Deed Transfer Requests
Transfer land in the public burial ground at Green Cemetery as follows: Deed No. 798 described as Lot D 409, Graves 1, 2, and 3 to Huang and Xiaodan Wang, (153 Arrowhead Lane, Carlisle, MA 01741...
On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to transfer land in the public burial ground at Green Cemetery as follows: Deed No. 798 described as Lot D 409, Graves 1, 2, and 3 to Huang and Xiaodan Wang, (153 Arrowhead Lane, Carlisle, MA 01741 Deed No. 799 described as Lot D 374, Grave 1 to Christian Hedlund, (87 Wolf Rock Road, Carlisle, MA 01741.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to transfer land in the public burial ground at Green Cemetery as follows: Deed No. 798 described as Lot D 409, Graves 1, 2, and 3 to Huang and Xiaodan Wang, (153 Arrowhead Lane, Carlisle, MA 01741 Deed No. 799 described as Lot D 374, Grave 1 to Christian Hedlund, (87 Wolf Rock Road, Carlisle, MA 01741..” (Motion: Brown, second: Arnold)
Approval of Minutes
Adjourn
On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to adjourn.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to adjourn..” (Motion: Arnold, 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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