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December 19, 2023
12 recorded votes, 0 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
Appointments and Resignations
Appoint Sarah Wasserman to the position of Land Use and Sustainability Coordinator effective January 2, 2024, pending successful salary negotiations and required hiring administration
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to appoint Sarah Wasserman to the position of Land Use and Sustainability Coordinator effective January 2, 2024, pending successful salary negotiations and required hiring administration.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to appoint Sarah Wasserman to the position of Land Use and Sustainability Coordinator effective January 2, 2024, pending successful salary negotiations and required hiring administration..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Appoint Tom McConnon to the position of COAHS Driver effective January 2, 2024, pending successful salary negotiations and required hiring administration
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to appoint Tom McConnon to the position of COAHS Driver effective January 2, 2024, pending successful salary negotiations and required hiring administration.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to appoint Tom McConnon to the position of COAHS Driver effective January 2, 2024, pending successful salary negotiations and required hiring administration..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Appoint Courtney Bittelari (203 Fiske St) as the Recreation Commission representative to the Community Preservation Committee, term to end June 30, 2024, to align with her Recreation Commission term
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to appoint Courtney Bittelari (203 Fiske St) as the Recreation Commission representative to the Community Preservation Committee, term to end June 30, 2024, to align with her Recreation Commission term.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to appoint Courtney Bittelari (203 Fiske St) as the Recreation Commission representative to the Community Preservation Committee, term to end June 30, 2024, to align with her Recreation Commission term..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Flag Policy Initial Review
Decide tonight that only federally recognized flags be flown on Town flagpoles
Nathan Brown made a motion to decide tonight that only federally recognized flags be flown on Town flagpoles. David Model seconded. David Model offered a friendly amendment to add "until the Select Board has the opportunity to take up a more comprehensive policy". Brown accepted the friendly amendment. The amended motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Nathan Brown made a motion to decide tonight that only federally recognized flags be flown on Town flagpoles. David Model seconded. David Model offered a friendly amendment to add "until the Select Board has the opportunity to take up a more comprehensive policy". Brown accepted the friendly amendment. The amended motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Brown, second: Model)
Public Hearing on Comcast License Renewal
Open the Public Hearing to discuss and vote on granting a Cable Television Renewal License to Comcast of Massachusetts III, Inc. ("Comcast") with a renewal term of December 19, 2023-December 18, 2033
On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to open the Public Hearing to discuss and vote on granting a Cable Television Renewal License to Comcast of Massachusetts III, Inc. ("Comcast") with a renewal term of December 19, 2023-December 18, 2033.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to open the Public Hearing to discuss and vote on granting a Cable Television Renewal License to Comcast of Massachusetts III, Inc. ("Comcast") with a renewal term of December 19, 2023-December 18, 2033..” (Motion: Brown, second: Model)
Close the Public Hearing
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously voted to close the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously voted to close the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Brown)
Grant a Cable Television Renewal License to Comcast of Massachusetts III, Inc. ("Comcast") with a renewal term of December 19, 2023-December 18, 2033; and further, to adopt and issue the draft...
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model it was unanimously voted to grant a Cable Television Renewal License to Comcast of Massachusetts III, Inc. ("Comcast") with a renewal term of December 19, 2023-December 18, 2033; and further, to adopt and issue the draft public statement detailing the reasons for the grant of cable television license renewal; and further to direct Town Counsel to file copies of the executed license and public statement with the Department of Telecommunications and Cable within 7 days.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model it was unanimously voted to grant a Cable Television Renewal License to Comcast of Massachusetts III, Inc. ("Comcast") with a renewal term of December 19, 2023-December 18, 2033; and further, to adopt and issue the draft public statement detailing the reasons for the grant of cable television license renewal; and further to direct Town Counsel to file copies of the executed license and public statement with the Department of Telecommunications and Cable within 7 days..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Nuisance Dog Order Violation Hearing
Continue the public hearing to January 23, 2024, 7:30p.m
On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to continue the public hearing to January 23, 2024, 7:30p.m.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to continue the public hearing to January 23, 2024, 7:30p.m..” (Motion: Brown, second: Model)
Town Administrator Report (Resumed)
Declare the Town's Recreation Department Van surplus and transfer the same to the Carlisle Public Schools for use by the Facilities Department
On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model it was unanimously voted to declare the Town's Recreation Department Van surplus and transfer the same to the Carlisle Public Schools for use by the Facilities Department.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model it was unanimously voted to declare the Town's Recreation Department Van surplus and transfer the same to the Carlisle Public Schools for use by the Facilities Department..” (Motion: Brown, second: Model)
Approval of Minutes and Warrants
Approve the Minutes of the December 11th, 2023 Select Board Meeting as amended
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model it was unanimously voted to approve the Minutes of the December 11th, 2023 Select Board Meeting as amended.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model it was unanimously voted to approve the Minutes of the December 11th, 2023 Select Board Meeting as amended..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Transfer land in the public burial ground at the Green Cemetery described as follows: Deed 814 - Lot 373, Grave 4 to Edward and Nancy Lee (154 Log Hill Rd)
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 814 - Lot 373, Grave 4 to Edward and Nancy Lee (154 Log Hill Rd).
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 814 - Lot 373, Grave 4 to Edward and Nancy Lee (154 Log Hill Rd)..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Community Input
Adjourn
On the motion of Travis Snell and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Travis Snell and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting..” (Motion: Snell, 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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