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Carlisle Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

November 14, 2023

13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Kate Reid, Travis Snell, Barney Arnold, David Model, Nathan Brown

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Environmental Sustainability Committee Charter Revision

Amend the Environmental Sustainability Committee Charter as presented in the packet and amended at the meeting

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to amend the Environmental Sustainability Committee Charter as presented in the packet and amended at the meeting.

From the minutes

“On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to amend the Environmental Sustainability Committee Charter as presented in the packet and amended at the meeting..” (Motion: Brown, second: Model)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Community Appointments

Appoint: Aidan O'Connor (59 Maple St) to serve as an Associate Member of the Environmental Sustainability Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Travis Snell, it was unanimously VOTED to appoint: Aidan O'Connor (59 Maple St) to serve as an Associate Member of the Environmental Sustainability Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026.

From the minutes

“On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Travis Snell, it was unanimously VOTED to appoint: Aidan O'Connor (59 Maple St) to serve as an Associate Member of the Environmental Sustainability Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Snell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Greenough Barn Deconstruction and Demolition

Approve the Scope of Work and Resource Management Plan Requirements for the Greenough Barn deconstruction and demolition as presented in the handout, pending legal review and/or minor revisions at...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model it was unanimously VOTED to approve the Scope of Work and Resource Management Plan Requirements for the Greenough Barn deconstruction and demolition as presented in the handout, pending legal review and/or minor revisions at the discretion of the Town Administrator and Town Planner.

From the minutes

“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model it was unanimously VOTED to approve the Scope of Work and Resource Management Plan Requirements for the Greenough Barn deconstruction and demolition as presented in the handout, pending legal review and/or minor revisions at the discretion of the Town Administrator and Town Planner..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Church Mutual Service Contracts

Approve the License Agreement with Carlisle Congregational Church as presented in the packet, pending legal review and/or minor grammatical revisions

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the License Agreement with Carlisle Congregational Church as presented in the packet, pending legal review and/or minor grammatical revisions.

From the minutes

“On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the License Agreement with Carlisle Congregational Church as presented in the packet, pending legal review and/or minor grammatical revisions..” (Motion: Brown, second: Model)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the License Agreement with The First Religious Society as presented in the packet, pending legal review and/or minor grammatical revisions

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the License Agreement with The First Religious Society as presented in the packet, pending legal review and/or minor grammatical revisions.

From the minutes

“On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the License Agreement with The First Religious Society as presented in the packet, pending legal review and/or minor grammatical revisions..” (Motion: Brown, second: Model)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the License Agreement with St. Irene's Catholic Church as presented in the packet, pending legal review and/or minor grammatical revisions

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the License Agreement with St. Irene's Catholic Church as presented in the packet, pending legal review and/or minor grammatical revisions.

From the minutes

“On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the License Agreement with St. Irene's Catholic Church as presented in the packet, pending legal review and/or minor grammatical revisions..” (Motion: Brown, second: Model)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Debt Management Policy

Approve the Debt Management policy as presented in the packet, pending legal review and or minor grammatical revisions, and including the edits made during the meeting

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED approve the Debt Management policy as presented in the packet, pending legal review and or minor grammatical revisions, and including the edits made during the meeting.

From the minutes

“On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED approve the Debt Management policy as presented in the packet, pending legal review and or minor grammatical revisions, and including the edits made during the meeting..” (Motion: Brown, second: Model)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Investments Policy

Approve the Investments policy as presented in the packet, pending legal review and or minor grammatical revisions

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED approve the Investments policy as presented in the packet, pending legal review and or minor grammatical revisions.

From the minutes

“On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED approve the Investments policy as presented in the packet, pending legal review and or minor grammatical revisions..” (Motion: Brown, second: Model)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Town Hall Use Policy

Approve the Town Hall Use policy as presented in the packet, pending legal review and or minor grammatical revisions

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED approve the Town Hall Use policy as presented in the packet, pending legal review and or minor grammatical revisions.

From the minutes

“On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED approve the Town Hall Use policy as presented in the packet, pending legal review and or minor grammatical revisions..” (Motion: Brown, second: Arnold)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Town Administrator Report

Approve the request for use of the Town Common for the William's Be Yourself Challenge event "Brighten the Night" on December 14, 2023 4pm-8pm

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On the motion of Barney Arnold, seconded by Travis Snell it was unanimously VOTED to approve the request for use of the Town Common for the William's Be Yourself Challenge event "Brighten the Night" on December 14, 2023 4pm-8pm.

From the minutes

“On the motion of Barney Arnold, seconded by Travis Snell it was unanimously VOTED to approve the request for use of the Town Common for the William's Be Yourself Challenge event "Brighten the Night" on December 14, 2023 4pm-8pm..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Snell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Minutes

Approve the minutes of the September 26, 2023 and October 24, 2023 meetings as presented or amended

Minutes, page 6

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the minutes of the September 26, 2023 and October 24, 2023 meetings as presented or amended.

From the minutes

“On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the minutes of the September 26, 2023 and October 24, 2023 meetings as presented or amended..” (Motion: Brown, second: Model)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Cemetery Deed Transfer Requests

Transfer land in the public burial ground at the Green Cemetery described as follows: Deed 810 - Lot D401, Grave 2 to Eleanor Bentley (145 Church St) Deed 811 - Lot D188, Graves 1, 2, & 3 to Yuan...

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to transfer land in the public burial ground at the Green Cemetery described as follows: Deed 810 - Lot D401, Grave 2 to Eleanor Bentley (145 Church St) Deed 811 - Lot D188, Graves 1, 2, & 3 to Yuan Gao (177 Davis Rd) Community Input There was no community input

From the minutes

“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to transfer land in the public burial ground at the Green Cemetery described as follows: Deed 810 - Lot D401, Grave 2 to Eleanor Bentley (145 Church St) Deed 811 - Lot D188, Graves 1, 2, & 3 to Yuan Gao (177 Davis Rd) Community Input There was no community input.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Community Input

Adjourn

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by Travis Snell, it was unanimously VOTED to adjourn.

From the minutes

“On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by Travis Snell, it was unanimously VOTED to adjourn..” (Motion: Brown, second: Snell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

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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