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January 28, 2025
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Scott Triola, Barney Arnold, Kate Reid, David Model, Travis Snell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Executive Session
Enter Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A Section 21, reason two, to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or conduct collective bargaining...
Kate Reid moved to enter Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A Section 21, reason two, to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel. Barney Arnold seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“Kate Reid moved to enter Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A Section 21, reason two, to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel. Barney Arnold seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
Appointments
Appoint Jeremy Gagne to the position of driver laborer for the Department of Public Works, with the start date to be determined after appointment
Kate Reid moved to appoint Jeremy Gagne to the position of driver laborer for the Department of Public Works, with the start date to be determined after appointment. Barney Arnold seconded the motion. The Town Administrator provided background on Jeremy Gagne, noting he has over 10 years of construction and maintenance industry experience and wanted to enter municipal work. The DPW plans to train him on licensing to prepare for the next storm season as part of a new training program and succession planning. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Kate Reid moved to appoint Jeremy Gagne to the position of driver laborer for the Department of Public Works, with the start date to be determined after appointment. Barney Arnold seconded the motion. The Town Administrator provided background on Jeremy Gagne, noting he has over 10 years of construction and maintenance industry experience and wanted to enter municipal work. The DPW plans to train him on licensing to prepare for the next storm season as part of a new training program and succession planning. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
Matthew DeCastro and Ryan Lester
Both candidates were recommended by the existing Youth Commission
Kate Reid moved to appoint Matthew De Castro of 45 Craigy Circle and Ryan Lester of 161 Acton Street as members of the Youth Commission, both terms to end June 30th, 2027. Scott Triola seconded the motion. It was noted that both candidates were recommended by the existing Youth Commission. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Kate Reid moved to appoint Matthew De Castro of 45 Craigy Circle and Ryan Lester of 161 Acton Street as members of the Youth Commission, both terms to end June 30th, 2027. Scott Triola seconded the motion. It was noted that both candidates were recommended by the existing Youth Commission. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Reid, second: Triola)
Estey Road Access Easement Approval (Vote)
Approve the grant of Access easement over Estey Road for the purpose of providing access by the general public to and from contiguous town owned land, commonly referred to as the Greenough Land
Kate Reid moved to approve the grant of Access easement over Estey Road for the purpose of providing access by the general public to and from contiguous town owned land, commonly referred to as the Greenough Land. Barney Arnold seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Kate Reid moved to approve the grant of Access easement over Estey Road for the purpose of providing access by the general public to and from contiguous town owned land, commonly referred to as the Greenough Land. Barney Arnold seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
Youth Commission Revolving Fund Cap Increase (Vote)
Authorize the spending limit for the Youth Commission revolving fund be increased to $20,000 for fiscal year 2025
Kate Reid moved to authorize the spending limit for the Youth Commission revolving fund be increased to $20,000 for fiscal year 2025. Barney Arnold seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Kate Reid moved to authorize the spending limit for the Youth Commission revolving fund be increased to $20,000 for fiscal year 2025. Barney Arnold seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
Town Administrator Report
Approve the disclosure by municipal employee Steven Munroe, of financial interest in a municipal contract as exempted under Massachusetts General Law CH 268a, section 20b
Kate Reid moved to approve the disclosure by municipal employee Steven Munroe, of financial interest in a municipal contract as exempted under Massachusetts General Law CH 268a, section 20b. Barney Arnold seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Kate Reid moved to approve the disclosure by municipal employee Steven Munroe, of financial interest in a municipal contract as exempted under Massachusetts General Law CH 268a, section 20b. Barney Arnold seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
Joint or Identical Pole Locations Petition - Bedford Rd
Open the public hearing for the joint or identical poll locations petition submitted by Verizon New England Inc. and N Star Electric Company, doing business as Eversource Energy, to locate poles,...
Kate Reid moved to open the public hearing for the joint or identical poll locations petition submitted by Verizon New England Inc. and N Star Electric Company, doing business as Eversource Energy, to locate poles, wires, cables and fixtures, including the necessary anchors, guys and other such sustaining and protecting fixtures to be owned and used in common by your petitioners along and across Bedford Road. Barney Arnold seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Kate Reid moved to open the public hearing for the joint or identical poll locations petition submitted by Verizon New England Inc. and N Star Electric Company, doing business as Eversource Energy, to locate poles, wires, cables and fixtures, including the necessary anchors, guys and other such sustaining and protecting fixtures to be owned and used in common by your petitioners along and across Bedford Road. Barney Arnold seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
Close the public hearing for the joint or identical poll locations petition
Kate Reid moved to close the public hearing for the joint or identical poll locations petition. Barney Arnold seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Kate Reid moved to close the public hearing for the joint or identical poll locations petition. Barney Arnold seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
Approve the petition and plan submitted by Verizon New England Inc. and N Star Electric Company, doing business as Eversource Energy, for the purpose of obtaining a joint or identical pole...
Kate Reid moved to approve the petition and plan submitted by Verizon New England Inc. and N Star Electric Company, doing business as Eversource Energy, for the purpose of obtaining a joint or identical pole location to locate poles, wires, cables and fixtures, including the necessary anchors, guys, and other such sustaining and protecting fixtures to be owned and used in common by your petitioners along and across Bedford Road. Said work is necessary to remedy an existing pole to tree guying issue and to provide for the distribution of intelligence and telecommunications and the transmission of high and low voltage electric current. In addition, to allow the removal of the existing tree and guidewire. Barney Arnold seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Kate Reid moved to approve the petition and plan submitted by Verizon New England Inc. and N Star Electric Company, doing business as Eversource Energy, for the purpose of obtaining a joint or identical pole location to locate poles, wires, cables and fixtures, including the necessary anchors, guys, and other such sustaining and protecting fixtures to be owned and used in common by your petitioners along and across Bedford Road. Said work is necessary to remedy an existing pole to tree guying issue and to provide for the distribution of intelligence and telecommunications and the transmission of high and low voltage electric current. In addition, to allow the removal of the existing tree and guidewire. Barney Arnold seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
Fire Station Designer Selection Interviews (Cont.)
Rate the four firms in the following order: Tecton number one, Winter Street number two, TGA number three, and RGB disqualified for non-responsiveness to the interview
David Model moved that the Board rate the four firms in the following order: Tecton number one, Winter Street number two, TGA number three, and RGB disqualified for non-responsiveness to the interview. Scott Triola seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“David Model moved that the Board rate the four firms in the following order: Tecton number one, Winter Street number two, TGA number three, and RGB disqualified for non-responsiveness to the interview. Scott Triola seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Model, second: Triola)
Authorize the Town Administrator and Owners Project Manager to enter into contract negotiations with Tecton
Kate Reid moved to authorize the Town Administrator and Owners Project Manager to enter into contract negotiations with Tecton. If a contract cannot be reached, the Town Administrator and Owners Project Manager are further authorized to enter into contract negotiations with Winter Street. David Model seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Kate Reid moved to authorize the Town Administrator and Owners Project Manager to enter into contract negotiations with Tecton. If a contract cannot be reached, the Town Administrator and Owners Project Manager are further authorized to enter into contract negotiations with Winter Street. David Model seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Reid, second: Model)
Warrants & Minutes
Approve the minutes from January 14th, 2025, as amended
Scott Triola moved to approve the minutes from January 14th, 2025, as amended. Barney Arnold seconded the motion. The minutes were discussed during the scheduled break between the designer selection interviews. The board discussed and approved several amendments to the minutes, including clarifications on town hall hours and employee schedules. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Scott Triola moved to approve the minutes from January 14th, 2025, as amended. Barney Arnold seconded the motion. The minutes were discussed during the scheduled break between the designer selection interviews. The board discussed and approved several amendments to the minutes, including clarifications on town hall hours and employee schedules. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Triola, second: Arnold)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Barney Arnold moved to adjourn the meeting. Kate Reid seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Barney Arnold moved to adjourn the meeting. Kate Reid seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Reid)
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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