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November 26, 2024
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Kate Reid, Scott Triola, David Model, Travis Snell, Barney Arnold
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Barney Arnold took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Appointments
Amend the Transfer Station Action Committee charter as included in the packet
On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Scott Triola, it was unanimously voted to amend the Transfer Station Action Committee charter as included in the packet. Roll Call: B. Arnold - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye, and S. Triola - aye
From the minutes
“On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Scott Triola, it was unanimously voted to amend the Transfer Station Action Committee charter as included in the packet. Roll Call: B. Arnold - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye, and S. Triola - aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Triola)
Appoint Jennifer Gagne to the position of Transportation and Services Coordinator for the Council on Aging and Human Services, effective November 27, 2024
On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to appoint Jennifer Gagne to the position of Transportation and Services Coordinator for the Council on Aging and Human Services, effective November 27, 2024. Roll Call: B. Arnold - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye, and S. Triola - aye
From the minutes
“On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to appoint Jennifer Gagne to the position of Transportation and Services Coordinator for the Council on Aging and Human Services, effective November 27, 2024. Roll Call: B. Arnold - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye, and S. Triola - aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
Cemetery Deed Transfer Requests
Transfer land in the public burial ground at the Green Cemetery described as follows: Lot D 394, graves 1 and 2 to Richard and Barbara Fine (435 Brook St) Roll Call: B. Arnold - aye, D. Model -...
On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Scott Triola, it was unanimously voted to transfer land in the public burial ground at the Green Cemetery described as follows: Lot D 394, graves 1 and 2 to Richard and Barbara Fine (435 Brook St) Roll Call: B. Arnold - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye, and S. Triola - aye
From the minutes
“On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Scott Triola, it was unanimously voted to transfer land in the public burial ground at the Green Cemetery described as follows: Lot D 394, graves 1 and 2 to Richard and Barbara Fine (435 Brook St) Roll Call: B. Arnold - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye, and S. Triola - aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Triola)
Approval of Minutes and Warrants
Approve the October 15th, November 7th, and November 12th, 2024 Select Board meeting minutes as presented
On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Scott Triola, it was unanimously voted to approve the October 15th, November 7th, and November 12th, 2024 Select Board meeting minutes as presented. Roll Call: B. Arnold - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye, and S. Triola - aye
From the minutes
“On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Scott Triola, it was unanimously voted to approve the October 15th, November 7th, and November 12th, 2024 Select Board meeting minutes as presented. Roll Call: B. Arnold - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye, and S. Triola - aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Triola)
Liaison Reports
Amend the following ARPA project budgets: i
On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to amend the following ARPA project budgets: i. The "Health Department Operations in Response to COVID-19: Staffing & Supplies" ARPA project total budget (Project #51201) is reduced from $24,000 to $21,023.21 ii. The "Stop-the-Bleed Training Workshops" ARPA project total budget (Project #51202) is reduced from $2,800 to $1,599.23 iii. The "GIS Implementation" ARPA project total budget (Project #17502) is reduced from $87,500 to $67,500 Roll Call: B. Arnold - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye, and S. Triola - aye
From the minutes
“On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to amend the following ARPA project budgets: i. The "Health Department Operations in Response to COVID-19: Staffing & Supplies" ARPA project total budget (Project #51201) is reduced from $24,000 to $21,023.21 ii. The "Stop-the-Bleed Training Workshops" ARPA project total budget (Project #51202) is reduced from $2,800 to $1,599.23 iii. The "GIS Implementation" ARPA project total budget (Project #17502) is reduced from $87,500 to $67,500 Roll Call: B. Arnold - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye, and S. Triola - aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Model)
Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission 2025 License Renewal
Pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 138, to approve the Retail License Renewal for a Package Store to sell Wines and Malt to Art's Specialties LLC d/b/a Art's Specialties, located at 8...
On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted, pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 138, to approve the Retail License Renewal for a Package Store to sell Wines and Malt to Art's Specialties LLC d/b/a Art's Specialties, located at 8 Lowell Street, Carlisle, MA 01741 for Calendar Year 2025. Roll Call: B. Arnold - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye, and S. Triola - aye
From the minutes
“On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted, pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 138, to approve the Retail License Renewal for a Package Store to sell Wines and Malt to Art's Specialties LLC d/b/a Art's Specialties, located at 8 Lowell Street, Carlisle, MA 01741 for Calendar Year 2025. Roll Call: B. Arnold - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye, and S. Triola - aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Model)
FY 2025 Tax Classification Hearing
For the purpose of setting the Fiscal 2024 property tax rate, approve a residential factor of one, thereby establishing a uniform tax rate with no difference between the tax classes: Residential /...
On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Scott Triola, it was unanimously voted, for the purpose of setting the Fiscal 2024 property tax rate, approve a residential factor of one, thereby establishing a uniform tax rate with no difference between the tax classes: Residential / Open Space property classes and Commercial / Industrial / Personal Property. Roll Call: B. Arnold - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye, and S. Triola - aye
From the minutes
“On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Scott Triola, it was unanimously voted, for the purpose of setting the Fiscal 2024 property tax rate, approve a residential factor of one, thereby establishing a uniform tax rate with no difference between the tax classes: Residential / Open Space property classes and Commercial / Industrial / Personal Property. Roll Call: B. Arnold - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye, and S. Triola - aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Triola)
Does not grant an open space discount for Fiscal Year 2025
On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Scott Triola, it was unanimously voted that the Board does not grant an open space discount for Fiscal Year 2025. Roll Call: B. Arnold - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye, and S. Triola - aye
From the minutes
“On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Scott Triola, it was unanimously voted that the Board does not grant an open space discount for Fiscal Year 2025. Roll Call: B. Arnold - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye, and S. Triola - aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Triola)
Does not adopt a residential exemption for Fiscal Year 2025
On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Scott Triola, it was unanimously voted that the Board does not adopt a residential exemption for Fiscal Year 2025. Roll Call: B. Arnold - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye, and S. Triola - aye
From the minutes
“On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Scott Triola, it was unanimously voted that the Board does not adopt a residential exemption for Fiscal Year 2025. Roll Call: B. Arnold - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye, and S. Triola - aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Triola)
Does not adopt a small commercial exemption for Fiscal Year 2025
On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Scott Triola, it was unanimously voted that the Board does not adopt a small commercial exemption for Fiscal Year 2025. Roll Call: B. Arnold - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye, and S. Triola - aye
From the minutes
“On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Scott Triola, it was unanimously voted that the Board does not adopt a small commercial exemption for Fiscal Year 2025. Roll Call: B. Arnold - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye, and S. Triola - aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Triola)
Close the fiscal year 2025 Tax Classification Hearing
On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Scott Triola, it was unanimously voted to close the fiscal year 2025 Tax Classification Hearing. Roll Call: B. Arnold - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye, and S. Triola - aye
From the minutes
“On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Scott Triola, it was unanimously voted to close the fiscal year 2025 Tax Classification Hearing. Roll Call: B. Arnold - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye, and S. Triola - aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Triola)
Reimbursement of meals
Approve the amended Employee Expense Reimbursement Policy and Procedures as included in the packet
On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by David Model it was unanimously voted to approve the amended Employee Expense Reimbursement Policy and Procedures as included in the packet. Roll Call: B. Arnold - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye, and S. Triola - aye
From the minutes
“On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by David Model it was unanimously voted to approve the amended Employee Expense Reimbursement Policy and Procedures as included in the packet. Roll Call: B. Arnold - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye, and S. Triola - aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Model)
Town Administrator Report
Open the Warrant of the 2025 Annual Town Meeting, to be held no earlier than May 4th, with an anticipated closing date of February 11th
On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to open the Warrant of the 2025 Annual Town Meeting, to be held no earlier than May 4th, with an anticipated closing date of February 11th. Roll Call: B. Arnold - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye, and S. Triola - aye
From the minutes
“On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to open the Warrant of the 2025 Annual Town Meeting, to be held no earlier than May 4th, with an anticipated closing date of February 11th. Roll Call: B. Arnold - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye, and S. Triola - aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Model)
Waive building permit fees for the Carlisle Historical Society for applied permits to repair/replace deteriorated trim and sash at 698 Concord St, Carlisle, MA 01741
On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to waive building permit fees for the Carlisle Historical Society for applied permits to repair/replace deteriorated trim and sash at 698 Concord St, Carlisle, MA 01741. Roll Call: B. Arnold - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye, and S. Triola - aye
From the minutes
“On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to waive building permit fees for the Carlisle Historical Society for applied permits to repair/replace deteriorated trim and sash at 698 Concord St, Carlisle, MA 01741. Roll Call: B. Arnold - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye, and S. Triola - aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Model)
Adjournment
Adjourn
On the motion of Reid and seconded by Triola, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Reid and seconded by Triola, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting..” (Motion: Reid, second: Triola)
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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