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February 13, 2024
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Kate Reid, Travis Snell, Barney Arnold, Nathan Brown, David Model
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appointments
Appoint Jonathan Ryan to the position of Officer for the Carlisle Police Department, pending successful salary negotiations and required hiring administration, with an anticipated start day of...
On the motion of Barney Arnold, and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously voted to appoint Jonathan Ryan to the position of Officer for the Carlisle Police Department, pending successful salary negotiations and required hiring administration, with an anticipated start day of February 14, 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 Jonathan Ryan to the position of Officer for the Carlisle Police Department, pending successful salary negotiations and required hiring administration, with an anticipated start day of February 14, 2024. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye, N. Brown - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Brown)
Appoint Juniper Friedman to the position of Municipal Assistant, pending successful salary negotiations and required hiring administration, with an anticipated start date of March 4, 2024
On the motion of Barney Arnold, and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously voted to appoint Juniper Friedman to the position of Municipal Assistant, pending successful salary negotiations and required hiring administration, with an anticipated start date of March 4, 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 Juniper Friedman to the position of Municipal Assistant, pending successful salary negotiations and required hiring administration, with an anticipated start date of March 4, 2024. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye, N. Brown - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Brown)
Community Appointments - Town Meeting Study Committee
Appoint the following: Brian Waterson (80 Aberdeen Dr) as a member of the Town Meeting Study Committee, term to end June 30, 2025
On the motion of Barney Arnold, and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously voted to appoint the following: Brian Waterson (80 Aberdeen Dr) as a member of the Town Meeting Study Committee, term to end June 30, 2025. Danielle Zion (75 Acton St) as a member of the Town Meeting Study Committee, term to end June 30, 2025. Deepa Chungi (45 Virginia Farme Ln) as a member of the Town Meeting Study Committee, term to end June 30, 2025. Don Drinkwater (235 Fiske St) as a member of the Town Meeting Study Committee, term to end June 30, 2025. Frank Krimowski (74 Prospect St) as a member of the Town Meeting Study Committee, term to end June 30, 2025. Gerry Boucher (10 Garrison Way) as a member of the Town Meeting Study Committee, term to end June 30, 2025. Marc Berstein (43 Peter Hans Rd) as the Finance Committee representative to the Town Meeting Study Committee, term to end June 30, 2025. Nancy Pierce (1152 Westford St) as an Associate member of the Town Meeting Study Committee, term to end June 30, 2025. 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 the following: Brian Waterson (80 Aberdeen Dr) as a member of the Town Meeting Study Committee, term to end June 30, 2025. Danielle Zion (75 Acton St) as a member of the Town Meeting Study Committee, term to end June 30, 2025. Deepa Chungi (45 Virginia Farme Ln) as a member of the Town Meeting Study Committee, term to end June 30, 2025. Don Drinkwater (235 Fiske St) as a member of the Town Meeting Study Committee, term to end June 30, 2025. Frank Krimowski (74 Prospect St) as a member of the Town Meeting Study Committee, term to end June 30, 2025. Gerry Boucher (10 Garrison Way) as a member of the Town Meeting Study Committee, term to end June 30, 2025. Marc Berstein (43 Peter Hans Rd) as the Finance Committee representative to the Town Meeting Study Committee, term to end June 30, 2025. Nancy Pierce (1152 Westford St) as an Associate member of the Town Meeting Study Committee, term to end June 30, 2025. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye, N. Brown - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Brown)
Appoint David Model as the Select Board representative to the Town Meeting Study Committee, term to end June 30, 2025
On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by Travis Snell, it was unanimously voted to appoint David Model as the Select Board representative to the Town Meeting Study Committee, term to end June 30, 2025. 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 Travis Snell, it was unanimously voted to appoint David Model as the Select Board representative to the Town Meeting Study Committee, term to end June 30, 2025. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye, N. Brown - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye.” (Motion: Brown, second: Snell)
Execute the Presidential Primary Warrant
Execute the Warrant for the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary as presented in the packet
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously voted to execute the Warrant for the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary as presented in the packet. 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 execute the Warrant for the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary as presented in the packet. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye, N. Brown - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Brown)
One-Day Special Liquor License Approval
Approve the application submitted by the Gleason Public Library for the issuance of a 1- Day Special License to sell beer and wine at an event to be held on March 15, 2024, during the hours of...
On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by Travis Snell, it was unanimously voted that the Select Board vote to approve the application submitted by the Gleason Public Library for the issuance of a 1- Day Special License to sell beer and wine at an event to be held on March 15, 2024, during the hours of 6:30 p.m. through 9:30 p.m. at 22 Bedford Rd, Carlisle MA subject to the applicant providing proof of host liquor liability coverage and police detail arrangements. 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 Travis Snell, it was unanimously voted that the Select Board vote to approve the application submitted by the Gleason Public Library for the issuance of a 1- Day Special License to sell beer and wine at an event to be held on March 15, 2024, during the hours of 6:30 p.m. through 9:30 p.m. at 22 Bedford Rd, Carlisle MA subject to the applicant providing proof of host liquor liability coverage and police detail arrangements. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye, N. Brown - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye.” (Motion: Brown, second: Snell)
Cemetery Deed Transfer Requests
Transfer land in the public burial ground at the Green Cemetery described as follows: Deed 816 - Lot D366, Graves 1 & 2 to Mary M Harkins (214 Virginia Farme Ln) Correct the name on Deed 814 from...
On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to: Transfer land in the public burial ground at the Green Cemetery described as follows: Deed 816 - Lot D366, Graves 1 & 2 to Mary M Harkins (214 Virginia Farme Ln) Correct the name on Deed 814 from "Nancy and Edward Lee" to "Sherry Lee". 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: Transfer land in the public burial ground at the Green Cemetery described as follows: Deed 816 - Lot D366, Graves 1 & 2 to Mary M Harkins (214 Virginia Farme Ln) Correct the name on Deed 814 from "Nancy and Edward Lee" to "Sherry Lee". ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye, N. Brown - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye.” (Motion: Brown, second: Arnold)
Review of Minutes and Warrants
Approve the following Minutes as presented in the packet: 1/30/2023 9/13/2023 10/10/2023 10/16/2023 ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye, N. Brown - abstain, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Travis Snell, it was voted to approve the following Minutes as presented in the packet: 1/30/2023 9/13/2023 10/10/2023 10/16/2023 ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye, N. Brown - abstain, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye
Yes: Arnold, Model, Reid, SnellAbstained: Brown
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Travis Snell, it was voted to approve the following Minutes as presented in the packet: 1/30/2023 9/13/2023 10/10/2023 10/16/2023 ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye, N. Brown - abstain, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Snell)
FY25 Budget and Town Meeting Review (Joint with Finance Committee)
Close the Annual Town Meeting warrant called for Monday May 13, 2024 at 7:00pm in the Corey Auditorium in the Carlisle Public School, 83 School St., Carlisle, Massachusetts
On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to close the Annual Town Meeting warrant called for Monday May 13, 2024 at 7:00pm in the Corey Auditorium in the Carlisle Public School, 83 School St., Carlisle, Massachusetts. 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 close the Annual Town Meeting warrant called for Monday May 13, 2024 at 7:00pm in the Corey Auditorium in the Carlisle Public School, 83 School St., Carlisle, Massachusetts. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye, N. Brown - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye.” (Motion: Brown, second: Arnold)
ARPA Update
DECREASE ARPA funding for "Senior Home Heating Assistance" by $2k to $96,000 total
On the motion of David Model and seconded by Travis Snell, it was unanimously voted to: DECREASE ARPA funding for "Senior Home Heating Assistance" by $2k to $96,000 total. INCREASE ARPA funding for "Rental Assistance for Seniors in Need" by $2k to $55,520 total. DECREASE ARPA funding for "Organization of Future Clinics for Vaccinations and Boosters" by $11k to $13k total. DECREASE ARPA Funding for "Town Hall Records Management" by $40k to $60k total. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye, N. Brown - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye
From the minutes
“On the motion of David Model and seconded by Travis Snell, it was unanimously voted to: DECREASE ARPA funding for "Senior Home Heating Assistance" by $2k to $96,000 total. INCREASE ARPA funding for "Rental Assistance for Seniors in Need" by $2k to $55,520 total. DECREASE ARPA funding for "Organization of Future Clinics for Vaccinations and Boosters" by $11k to $13k total. DECREASE ARPA Funding for "Town Hall Records Management" by $40k to $60k total. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye, N. Brown - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye.” (Motion: Model, second: Snell)
Town Administrator Report
Approve the request of the Environmental Sustainability Committee for use of the Town Common April 26 through 29, 2024 for Route to Sustainability Day and further to approve the request of the...
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, to approve the request of the Environmental Sustainability Committee for use of the Town Common April 26 through 29, 2024 for Route to Sustainability Day and further to approve the request of the Environmental Sustainability Committee to hang a banner over School St. April 1st through 29th, 2024, subject to Fire Department schedule, to advertise Route to Sustainability Day. 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 David Model, to approve the request of the Environmental Sustainability Committee for use of the Town Common April 26 through 29, 2024 for Route to Sustainability Day and further to approve the request of the Environmental Sustainability Committee to hang a banner over School St. April 1st through 29th, 2024, subject to Fire Department schedule, to advertise Route to Sustainability Day. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye, N. Brown - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Adjournment
Adjourn
On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by Travis Snell, it was unanimously voted to adjourn. 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 Travis Snell, it was unanimously voted to adjourn. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye, N. Brown - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye.” (Motion: Brown, second: Snell)
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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