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September 26, 2023
16 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Kate Reid, Travis Snell, Barney Arnold, David Model, Nathan Brown
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Full-time Patrol Officer - Dean Barbera
Appoint Dean Barbera as Full-time Police Officer with the Carlisle Police Department
On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to appoint Dean Barbera as Full-time Police Officer with the Carlisle Police Department.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to appoint Dean Barbera as Full-time Police Officer with the Carlisle Police Department..” (Motion: Brown, second: Arnold)
Police K9 Officer - K9 Athena
Appoint K9 Athena as Police K9 Officer with the Carlisle Police Department
On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to appoint K9 Athena as Police K9 Officer with the Carlisle Police Department.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to appoint K9 Athena as Police K9 Officer with the Carlisle Police Department..” (Motion: Brown, second: Arnold)
Community Appointments
Accept the resignation of Preston L. Holleman from the Carlisle Cultural Council effective immediately
On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously VOTED to accept the resignation of Preston L. Holleman from the Carlisle Cultural Council 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 Preston L. Holleman from the Carlisle Cultural Council effective immediately..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Brown)
TBA Architects Police Department Conceptual Design Proposal
Approve the proposal presented by TBA Architects for updating the Carlisle Police Station conceptual design
On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the proposal presented by TBA Architects for updating the Carlisle Police Station conceptual design.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the proposal presented by TBA Architects for updating the Carlisle Police Station conceptual design..” (Motion: Brown, second: Arnold)
Approve $30,575 in ARPA funds to be used for the consulting services necessary to update the TBA Architect Police Station conceptual design
On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to approve $30,575 in ARPA funds to be used for the consulting services necessary to update the TBA Architect Police Station conceptual design.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to approve $30,575 in ARPA funds to be used for the consulting services necessary to update the TBA Architect Police Station conceptual design..” (Motion: Brown, second: Model)
Police Mutual Aid Memorandum of Understanding Approval
Approve the 2023 version of Carlisle's Mutual Aid Memorandum of Understanding and presented in the meeting packet
On the motion made by Travis Snell and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the 2023 version of Carlisle's Mutual Aid Memorandum of Understanding and presented in the meeting packet.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Travis Snell and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the 2023 version of Carlisle's Mutual Aid Memorandum of Understanding and presented in the meeting packet..” (Motion: Snell, second: Arnold)
Accept in accordance with MGL Ch 44, Sec 53A. the Fidelity Charitable Restricted Grant gift totaling $48,000 for the following purposes: 1) Police education, training and associated equipment for...
On the motion made by Travis Snell and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to accept in accordance with MGL Ch 44, Sec 53A. the Fidelity Charitable Restricted Grant gift totaling $48,000 for the following purposes: 1) Police education, training and associated equipment for community policing initiatives; 2) Support the public safety K9.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Travis Snell and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to accept in accordance with MGL Ch 44, Sec 53A. the Fidelity Charitable Restricted Grant gift totaling $48,000 for the following purposes: 1) Police education, training and associated equipment for community policing initiatives; 2) Support the public safety K9..” (Motion: Snell, second: Arnold)
Fall Town Meeting Warrant Article Recommendations (Part 1)
Recommend Article 1 for the Fall Town Meeting
On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to recommend Article 1 for the Fall Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to recommend Article 1 for the Fall Town Meeting..” (Motion: Brown, second: Model)
Recommend Article 2 for the Fall Town Meeting
On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to recommend Article 2 for the Fall Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to recommend Article 2 for the Fall Town Meeting..” (Motion: Brown, second: Model)
Recommend Article 3 for the Fall Town Meeting
On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to recommend Article 3 for the Fall Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to recommend Article 3 for the Fall Town Meeting..” (Motion: Brown, second: Model)
Recommend Articles 4, 5 and 6 for the Fall Town Meeting
On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to recommend Articles 4, 5 and 6 for the Fall Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to recommend Articles 4, 5 and 6 for the Fall Town Meeting..” (Motion: Brown, second: Model)
Recommend Article 7 for the Fall Town Meeting
On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to recommend Article 7 for the Fall Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to recommend Article 7 for the Fall Town Meeting..” (Motion: Brown, second: Model)
Recommend Article 8 for the Fall Town Meeting
On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to recommend Article 8 for the Fall Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to recommend Article 8 for the Fall Town Meeting..” (Motion: Brown, second: Model)
Article 10
Take a position on Article 10 of the Special Town Meeting warrant (citizens’ petition)
Travis Snell made a motion to take a position on Article 10 in the Town Warrant. David Model seconded. Christina Christodoulopoulos, Co-Chair of ESC, asked if the Select Board would still support putting the article in the spring Town Meeting warrant. If so, given the fact it's six months before implementation, the assumption that info would be ironed out in that time. Kate Reid noted that six months from now, there will be a track record. Nathan Brown said they can't guarantee that they would do it as there is more information to gather. David noted his concern is because the citizens rushed this article, the risk is that it fails, and it won't be ready for the spring. Barney Arnold suggested that the Select Board wait to take a position on this article. Nathan Brown noted they could say why they took the position they did take. Kate Reid suspected their decision won't be unanimous, which will be more difficult to explain at Town Meeting. MOTION CONTINUED: Nathan Brown aye, Barney Arnold nay, David Model nay, Travis Snell aye, Kate Reid nay. Motion denied, 3-2.
Yes: Brown, SnellNo: Arnold, Model, ReidThe minutes say “Motion denied, 3-2” and record the roll call by name: Nathan Brown aye, Barney Arnold nay, David Model nay, Travis Snell aye, Kate Reid nay. The motion failed, 2 in favor and 3 against.
From the minutes
“Travis Snell made a motion to take a position on Article 10 in the Town Warrant. David Model seconded. Christina Christodoulopoulos, Co-Chair of ESC, asked if the Select Board would still support putting the article in the spring Town Meeting warrant. If so, given the fact it's six months before implementation, the assumption that info would be ironed out in that time. Kate Reid noted that six months from now, there will be a track record. Nathan Brown said they can't guarantee that they would do it as there is more information to gather. David noted his concern is because the citizens rushed this article, the risk is that it fails, and it won't be ready for the spring. Barney Arnold suggested that the Select Board wait to take a position on this article. Nathan Brown noted they could say why they took the position they did take. Kate Reid suspected their decision won't be unanimous, which will be more difficult to explain at Town Meeting. MOTION CONTINUED: Nathan Brown aye, Barney Arnold nay, David Model nay, Travis Snell aye, Kate Reid nay. Motion denied, 3-2..” (Motion: Snell, second: Model)
Authorize the Chair to Sign an Advocacy Letter
Authorize the Select Board chair to sign a letter addressed to the Department Public Utilities detailing the Town of Carlisle's response to the DPU's proposed Municipal Aggregation regulation...
On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to authorize the Select Board chair to sign a letter addressed to the Department Public Utilities detailing the Town of Carlisle's response to the DPU's proposed Municipal Aggregation regulation changes as prepared by the Town Administrator's CCA Working group and included in the agenda packet.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to authorize the Select Board chair to sign a letter addressed to the Department Public Utilities detailing the Town of Carlisle's response to the DPU's proposed Municipal Aggregation regulation changes as prepared by the Town Administrator's CCA Working group and included in the agenda packet..” (Motion: Brown, second: Model)
Cemetery Deed Transfer Request
Transfer land in the public burial ground at Green Cemetery as follows: Deed 809 described as Section D Lot 401, Grave 1 to Sarah Young of Warwick, Rhode Island
On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to transfer land in the public burial ground at Green Cemetery as follows: Deed 809 described as Section D Lot 401, Grave 1 to Sarah Young of Warwick, Rhode Island. **Please refer to September 26, 2023 meeting packet for complete presentations: https://www.carlislema.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5272/SB_09-26-2023_Agenda__Packet Prepared by A. Thomas
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to transfer land in the public burial ground at Green Cemetery as follows: Deed 809 described as Section D Lot 401, Grave 1 to Sarah Young of Warwick, Rhode Island. **Please refer to September 26, 2023 meeting packet for complete presentations: https://www.carlislema.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5272/SB_09-26-2023_Agenda__Packet Prepared by A. Thomas.” (Motion: Brown, 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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