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January 23, 2024
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Nathan Brown, who is counted absent.
Present: Travis Snell, Barney Arnold, David Model, Kate Reid
Absent: Nathan Brown
During the meeting:
- Kate Reid took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Appointments and Resignations
Appoint Judy Hodges to the position of Temporary Municipal Assistant effective January 22, 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 Judy Hodges to the position of Temporary Municipal Assistant effective January 22, 2024, pending successful salary negotiations and required hiring administration. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; D. Model - aye; T. Snell - aye; K. Reid - aye
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to appoint Judy Hodges to the position of Temporary Municipal Assistant effective January 22, 2024, pending successful salary negotiations and required hiring administration. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; D. Model - aye; T. Snell - aye; K. Reid - aye.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Plan Subcommittee charge as follows
Appoint: William Luther (107 Pheasant Hill Ln) to the Affordable Housing Trust, term to end June 30, 2025
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to appoint: William Luther (107 Pheasant Hill Ln) to the Affordable Housing Trust, term to end June 30, 2025. Bill Risso (155 Wolf Rock Rd) as a Municipal Facilities Committee representative to the Police Station Building Renovation Committee, term to end with the completion of the project. Jerry Lerman (218 Stearns St) as a Municipal Facilities Committee representative to the Police Station Building Renovation Committee, term to end with the completion of the project. Dave Boettcher (60 Ledgeways) to the Police Station Building Renovation Committee, term to end with the completion of the project. Alan Lewis (282 East Riding Dr) to the Police Station Building Renovation Committee, term to end with the completion of the project. Suzanne Spinney (270 Fiske St) to the Police Station Building Renovation Committee, term to end with the completion of the project. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; D. Model - aye; T. Snell - aye; K. Reid - aye
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to appoint: William Luther (107 Pheasant Hill Ln) to the Affordable Housing Trust, term to end June 30, 2025. Bill Risso (155 Wolf Rock Rd) as a Municipal Facilities Committee representative to the Police Station Building Renovation Committee, term to end with the completion of the project. Jerry Lerman (218 Stearns St) as a Municipal Facilities Committee representative to the Police Station Building Renovation Committee, term to end with the completion of the project. Dave Boettcher (60 Ledgeways) to the Police Station Building Renovation Committee, term to end with the completion of the project. Alan Lewis (282 East Riding Dr) to the Police Station Building Renovation Committee, term to end with the completion of the project. Suzanne Spinney (270 Fiske St) to the Police Station Building Renovation Committee, term to end with the completion of the project. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; D. Model - aye; T. Snell - aye; K. Reid - aye.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Appoint: Meredith Bielecki (45 Ember Ln) to the Recreation Commission, term to end June 30, 2024
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to appoint: Meredith Bielecki (45 Ember Ln) to the Recreation Commission, term to end June 30, 2024. Adam Cotton (351 Baldwin Rd) to the Recreation Commission, term to end June 30, 2025. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; D. Model - aye; T. Snell - aye; K. Reid - aye
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to appoint: Meredith Bielecki (45 Ember Ln) to the Recreation Commission, term to end June 30, 2024. Adam Cotton (351 Baldwin Rd) to the Recreation Commission, term to end June 30, 2025. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; D. Model - aye; T. Snell - aye; K. Reid - aye.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Appoint Benjamin Sherry (8 Nathan Lane) to the Transfer Station Action Committee, term to end June 30, 2025
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to appoint Benjamin Sherry (8 Nathan Lane) to the Transfer Station Action Committee, term to end June 30, 2025. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; D. Model - aye; T. Snell - aye; K. Reid - aye
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to appoint Benjamin Sherry (8 Nathan Lane) to the Transfer Station Action Committee, term to end June 30, 2025. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; D. Model - aye; T. Snell - aye; K. Reid - aye.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Continued Nuisance Dog Order Violation Hearing
Continue the Nuisance Dog Order Violation Hearing, pursuant to MGL Ch. 140, s. 157 and Section 14.6.5.1 of the General Bylaws to February 27, 2024 at 7:15pm.) ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; D. Model...
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to continue the Nuisance Dog Order Violation Hearing, pursuant to MGL Ch. 140, s. 157 and Section 14.6.5.1 of the General Bylaws to February 27, 2024 at 7:15pm.) ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; D. Model - aye; T. Snell - aye; K. Reid - aye
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to continue the Nuisance Dog Order Violation Hearing, pursuant to MGL Ch. 140, s. 157 and Section 14.6.5.1 of the General Bylaws to February 27, 2024 at 7:15pm.) ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; D. Model - aye; T. Snell - aye; K. Reid - aye.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Meet Required Early Voting In-Person Hours for the Presidential Primary
Accept the Town Clerk's recommended Early Voting In-Person hours for the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary as presented in the packet
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to accept the Town Clerk's recommended Early Voting In-Person hours for the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary as presented in the packet. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; D. Model - aye; T. Snell - aye; K. Reid - aye
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to accept the Town Clerk's recommended Early Voting In-Person hours for the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary as presented in the packet. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; D. Model - aye; T. Snell - aye; K. Reid - aye.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Extend the deadline for the collection of signatures for Citizen's Petitions to go on the spring Town Meeting Warrant to Tuesday, February 27, 2024
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to extend the deadline for the collection of signatures for Citizen's Petitions to go on the spring Town Meeting Warrant to Tuesday, February 27, 2024. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; D. Model - aye; T. Snell - aye; K. Reid - aye
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to extend the deadline for the collection of signatures for Citizen's Petitions to go on the spring Town Meeting Warrant to Tuesday, February 27, 2024. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; D. Model - aye; T. Snell - aye; K. Reid - aye.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Municipal Flag Policy Final Review
Accept the Municipal Flag Policy as presented in the packet
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to accept the Municipal Flag Policy as presented in the packet. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; D. Model - aye; T. Snell - aye; K. Reid - aye
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to accept the Municipal Flag Policy as presented in the packet. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; D. Model - aye; T. Snell - aye; K. Reid - aye.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Cemetery Deed Transfer
Transfer land in the public burial ground at the Green Cemetery described as follows: Deed 815 - Lot D 375, Graves 1 and 2 to Susan Richardson (547 Westford St Unit A) ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye;...
On the motion of Kate Reid 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 815 - Lot D 375, Graves 1 and 2 to Susan Richardson (547 Westford St Unit A) ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; D. Model - aye; T. Snell - aye; K. Reid - aye
From the minutes
“On the motion of Kate Reid 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 815 - Lot D 375, Graves 1 and 2 to Susan Richardson (547 Westford St Unit A) ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; D. Model - aye; T. Snell - aye; K. Reid - aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Model)
Review of Minutes and Warrants
Approve the January 9th, 2024 Select Board meeting minutes as presented
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to approve the January 9th, 2024 Select Board meeting minutes as presented. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; D. Model - aye; T. Snell - aye; K. Reid - aye
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to approve the January 9th, 2024 Select Board meeting minutes as presented. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; D. Model - aye; T. Snell - aye; K. Reid - aye.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Adjournment
Adjourn
On the motion of David Model, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“On the motion of David Model, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting..” (Motion: 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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