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December 12, 2023
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Kate Reid, Travis Snell, Barney Arnold, Nathan Brown, David Model
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- David Model took part remotely.
- David Model arrived after the meeting began.
Every vote, in order
Appointments and Resignations
Appoint Alanna Lynch to the position of Assistant Town Clerk effective December 13, 2023, pending successful salary negotiations and required hiring administration
On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to appoint Alanna Lynch to the position of Assistant Town Clerk effective December 13, 2023, pending successful salary negotiations and required hiring administration. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; N. Brown - aye; D. Model - aye; K. Reid - aye; T. Snell - aye
From the minutes
“On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to appoint Alanna Lynch to the position of Assistant Town Clerk effective December 13, 2023, pending successful salary negotiations and required hiring administration. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; N. Brown - aye; D. Model - aye; K. Reid - aye; T. Snell - aye.” (Motion: Brown, second: Arnold)
Appoint Maureen Cosgrove-Deery as the citizen-at-large member of the Community Preservation Committee, term to end June 30, 2024
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously voted to appoint Maureen Cosgrove-Deery as the citizen-at-large member of the Community Preservation Committee, term to end June 30, 2024. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; N. Brown - aye; D. Model - aye; K. Reid - aye; T. Snell - aye
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously voted to appoint Maureen Cosgrove-Deery as the citizen-at-large member of the Community Preservation Committee, term to end June 30, 2024. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; N. Brown - aye; D. Model - aye; K. Reid - aye; T. Snell - aye.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Brown)
Town Meeting Study Committee Proposal
Accept the charter for the Town Meeting Study Committee as amended at the meeting to begin committee formation
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously voted to accept the charter for the Town Meeting Study Committee as amended at the meeting to begin committee formation. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; N. Brown - aye; D. Model - aye; K. Reid - aye; T. Snell - aye
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously voted to accept the charter for the Town Meeting Study Committee as amended at the meeting to begin committee formation. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; N. Brown - aye; D. Model - aye; K. Reid - aye; T. Snell - aye.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Brown)
Grant Funding Match
Approve an increase in the ARPA amount approved for CPS Wastewater Treatment Plant Make Up Air Unit Modernization from a total of $58,362 to $84k
On the motion of Barney Arnold, and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously voted to approve an increase in the ARPA amount approved for CPS Wastewater Treatment Plant Make Up Air Unit Modernization from a total of $58,362 to $84k. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; N. Brown - aye; D. Model - aye; K. Reid - aye; T. Snell - aye
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold, and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously voted to approve an increase in the ARPA amount approved for CPS Wastewater Treatment Plant Make Up Air Unit Modernization from a total of $58,362 to $84k. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; N. Brown - aye; D. Model - aye; K. Reid - aye; T. Snell - aye.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Brown)
Approve $10,000 in ARPA matching funds to be used for the community planning grant for Carlisle Subsurface Hydrogeology Study as defined in the discussion our meeting tonight; that grant funds...
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously voted to approve $10,000 in ARPA matching funds to be used for the community planning grant for Carlisle Subsurface Hydrogeology Study as defined in the discussion our meeting tonight; that grant funds will be used for technical assistance to gain specificity around the Town's hydrogeologic conditions. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; N. Brown - aye; D. Model - aye; K. Reid - aye; T. Snell - aye
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously voted to approve $10,000 in ARPA matching funds to be used for the community planning grant for Carlisle Subsurface Hydrogeology Study as defined in the discussion our meeting tonight; that grant funds will be used for technical assistance to gain specificity around the Town's hydrogeologic conditions. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; N. Brown - aye; D. Model - aye; K. Reid - aye; T. Snell - aye.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Brown)
Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission Local License Approvals
Set the estimated temporary increased resident population, as of July 10, 2024, to 5,500 residents and approve the Off-Premises License Renewal to Berry Barn LLC d/b/a Ferns Country Store, located...
On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by Barney Arnold it was unanimously voted to set the estimated temporary increased resident population, as of July 10, 2024, to 5,500 residents and approve the Off-Premises License Renewal to Berry Barn LLC d/b/a Ferns Country Store, located at 8 Lowell Street, Carlisle, MA 01741 for Calendar Year 2024.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by Barney Arnold it was unanimously voted to set the estimated temporary increased resident population, as of July 10, 2024, to 5,500 residents and approve the Off-Premises License Renewal to Berry Barn LLC d/b/a Ferns Country Store, located at 8 Lowell Street, Carlisle, MA 01741 for Calendar Year 2024..” (Motion: Brown, second: Arnold)
Approve the application submitted by the Carlisle Historical Society for the issuance of a 1- Day Special License to sell beer and wine at an event to be held on December 17, 2023, during the...
On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by Barney Arnold it was unanimously voted to approve the application submitted by the Carlisle Historical Society for the issuance of a 1- Day Special License to sell beer and wine at an event to be held on December 17, 2023, during the hours of 2:00 p.m. through 5:00 p.m. at 698 Concord St, Carlisle MA subject to the applicant providing proof of host liquor liability coverage.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by Barney Arnold it was unanimously voted to approve the application submitted by the Carlisle Historical Society for the issuance of a 1- Day Special License to sell beer and wine at an event to be held on December 17, 2023, during the hours of 2:00 p.m. through 5:00 p.m. at 698 Concord St, Carlisle MA subject to the applicant providing proof of host liquor liability coverage..” (Motion: Brown, second: Arnold)
Review of Minutes and Warrants
Approve the Minutes of the November 28, 2023 meeting as presented
On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model it was unanimously voted to approve the Minutes of the November 28, 2023 meeting as presented.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model it was unanimously voted to approve the Minutes of the November 28, 2023 meeting as presented..” (Motion: Brown, second: Model)
Cemetery Deeds
Transfer land in the public burial ground at the Green Cemetery described as follows: Deed 812 - Lot D393, Graves 1, 2, & 3 to Sara Vuckovic (630 Rutland St) Deed 813 - Lot D413, Graves 1, 2, & 3...
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 812 - Lot D393, Graves 1, 2, & 3 to Sara Vuckovic (630 Rutland St) Deed 813 - Lot D413, Graves 1, 2, & 3 to Rebecca Madden-Sturgis (235 Munroe Hill 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 812 - Lot D393, Graves 1, 2, & 3 to Sara Vuckovic (630 Rutland St) Deed 813 - Lot D413, Graves 1, 2, & 3 to Rebecca Madden-Sturgis (235 Munroe Hill Rd) Community Input There was no Community Input.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Community Input
Adjourn
On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model it was unanimously voted to adjourn.
From the minutes
“On the motion of 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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