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October 24, 2023
9 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Travis Snell, who is counted absent.
Present: Kate Reid, Barney Arnold, Nathan Brown, David Model
Absent: Travis Snell
During the meeting:
- Barney Arnold took part remotely.
- Barney Arnold left the meeting before it ended (9:00 p.m.).
Every vote, in order
Community Appointments
Appoint Heather Wright (58 Rodgers Rd) to serve on the Youth Commission with a term ending June 30, 2026
On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was VOTED to appoint Heather Wright (58 Rodgers Rd) to serve on the Youth Commission with a term ending June 30, 2026. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - Aye, N. Brown - Aye, K. Reid - Aye
Yes: Arnold, Brown, ReidThe roll call does not list David Model, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was VOTED to appoint Heather Wright (58 Rodgers Rd) to serve on the Youth Commission with a term ending June 30, 2026. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - Aye, N. Brown - Aye, K. Reid - Aye.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Brown)
Amend the terms of the remaining Youth Commission members as follows: o Stefani Keene, term expires June 30, 2025 o Chelsea Mascari, term expires June 30, 2025 o Lauree Eckler, term expires June...
On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown, after short clarifying discussion, it was VOTED to amend the terms of the remaining Youth Commission members as follows: o Stefani Keene, term expires June 30, 2025 o Chelsea Mascari, term expires June 30, 2025 o Lauree Eckler, term expires June 30, 2024 o Amy Smack, term expires June 30, 2024 ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - Aye, N. Brown - Aye, K. Reid - Aye
Yes: Arnold, Brown, ReidThe roll call does not list David Model, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown, after short clarifying discussion, it was VOTED to amend the terms of the remaining Youth Commission members as follows: o Stefani Keene, term expires June 30, 2025 o Chelsea Mascari, term expires June 30, 2025 o Lauree Eckler, term expires June 30, 2024 o Amy Smack, term expires June 30, 2024 ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - Aye, N. Brown - Aye, K. Reid - Aye.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Brown)
Savoyard Light Opera Company Banner Request
Approve the Savoyard Light Opera Company's request to hang a banner over School Street advertising a play at the Carlisle Public School for the period October 24, 2023, through November 19, 2023
On the motion made by David Model and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was VOTED to approve the Savoyard Light Opera Company's request to hang a banner over School Street advertising a play at the Carlisle Public School for the period October 24, 2023, through November 19, 2023. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; N. Brown - aye; D. Model - aye; K. Reid - aye
From the minutes
“On the motion made by David Model and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was VOTED to approve the Savoyard Light Opera Company's request to hang a banner over School Street advertising a play at the Carlisle Public School for the period October 24, 2023, through November 19, 2023. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; N. Brown - aye; D. Model - aye; K. Reid - aye.” (Motion: Model, second: Arnold)
Use of Town Common - Community Togetherness Vigil
Approve the Carlisle Public School Belongingness Project's request to host a Community Togetherness Vigil on the Town Common Friday, October 27th, 2023 from 5:00-5:30 PM
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was VOTED to approve the Carlisle Public School Belongingness Project's request to host a Community Togetherness Vigil on the Town Common Friday, October 27th, 2023 from 5:00-5:30 PM. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; N. Brown - aye; D. Model - aye; K. Reid - aye
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was VOTED to approve the Carlisle Public School Belongingness Project's request to host a Community Togetherness Vigil on the Town Common Friday, October 27th, 2023 from 5:00-5:30 PM. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; N. Brown - aye; D. Model - aye; K. Reid - aye.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Brown)
ARPA COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Approve $2,500 in ARPA funds to be used for the 2024 Carlisle Music Festival at Old Home Day
Motion was made by Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model. Brown asked for clarification that it was made clear to the applicants that this funding would be a "one time thing". Kate Reid responded the ARPA Committee had made that "very clear". Following discussion, it was VOTED to approve $2,500 in ARPA funds to be used for the 2024 Carlisle Music Festival at Old Home Day. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; N. Brown - aye; D. Model - aye; K. Reid - aye
From the minutes
“motion was made by Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model. Brown asked for clarification that it was made clear to the applicants that this funding would be a "one time thing". Kate Reid responded the ARPA Committee had made that "very clear". Following discussion, it was VOTED to approve $2,500 in ARPA funds to be used for the 2024 Carlisle Music Festival at Old Home Day. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; N. Brown - aye; D. Model - aye; K. Reid - aye.” (Motion: Brown, second: Model)
Committee Creation and Appointment Policy
Accept the Committee Creation and Appointment Policy as written in the packet and amended at the meeting
On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was VOTED to accept the Committee Creation and Appointment Policy as written in the packet and amended at the meeting. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; N. Brown - aye; D. Model - aye; K. Reid - aye
From the minutes
“On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was VOTED to accept the Committee Creation and Appointment Policy as written in the packet and amended at the meeting. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; N. Brown - aye; D. Model - aye; K. Reid - aye.” (Motion: Brown, second: Arnold)
Financial - Tax Enforcement
Adopt the tax enforcement policy as presented
Motion was made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Kate Reid to adopt the tax enforcement policy as presented. Reid commented she would rather have the policy in front of them than no policy and the policy can be amended in the future if it doesn't align well enough with processes. The motion PASSED by majority vote, with one abstention.
Barney Arnold had left the meeting at 9:00 p.m. before this vote and is not shown voting. The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“motion was made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Kate Reid to adopt the tax enforcement policy as presented. Reid commented she would rather have the policy in front of them than no policy and the policy can be amended in the future if it doesn't align well enough with processes. The motion PASSED by majority vote, with one abstention..” (Motion: Brown, second: Reid)
Financial - Revenue Turnover
Adopt the Revenue Turnover Policy
On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by Dave Model it was unanimously VOTED to adopt the Revenue Turnover Policy.
Yes: Brown, Model, ReidBarney Arnold had left the meeting at 9:00 p.m. before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by Dave Model it was unanimously VOTED to adopt the Revenue Turnover Policy..” (Motion: Brown, second: Model)
Community Input
Adjourn
On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to adjourn.
Yes: Brown, Model, ReidBarney Arnold had left the meeting at 9:00 p.m. before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to adjourn..” (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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