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March 25, 2025
12 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
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Present: Barney Arnold, David Model, Kate Reid, Scott Triola, Travis Snell
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Barney Arnold took part remotely.
- Barney Arnold left the meeting before it ended.
Every vote, in order
Joint or Identical Pole Locations Hearing - East St
Open the Public Hearing, pursuant to MGL c. 166 sec. 12, for the Joint or Identical Pole Locations petition submitted by Verizon New England Inc and NSTAR Electric Company dba Eversource Energy to...
On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Scott Triola, it was unanimously voted to open the Public Hearing, pursuant to MGL c. 166 sec. 12, for the Joint or Identical Pole Locations petition submitted by Verizon New England Inc and NSTAR Electric Company dba 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 Rd. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, S. Triola - aye, T. Snell - aye
From the minutes
“On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Scott Triola, it was unanimously voted to open the Public Hearing, pursuant to MGL c. 166 sec. 12, for the Joint or Identical Pole Locations petition submitted by Verizon New England Inc and NSTAR Electric Company dba 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 Rd. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, S. Triola - aye, T. Snell - aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Triola)
Close the Public Hearing for the Joint or Identical Pole Locations petition
On the motion of Kate Ried and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to close the Public Hearing for the Joint or Identical Pole Locations petition. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, S. Triola - aye, T. Snell - aye
From the minutes
“On the motion of Kate Ried and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to close the Public Hearing for the Joint or Identical Pole Locations petition. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, S. Triola - aye, T. Snell - aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Model)
Approve the petition and plan submitted by Verizon New England Inc and NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY dba EVERSOURCE ENERGY for the purpose of obtaining a Joint or Identical Pole Location to locate poles,...
On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to approve the petition and plan submitted by Verizon New England Inc and NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY dba 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 East St. Said work is necessary to remedy existing pole-to-tree guying issues; and to provide for the distribution of intelligence and telecommunications and the transmission of high and low voltage electric current. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, S. Triola - aye, T. Snell - aye
From the minutes
“On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to approve the petition and plan submitted by Verizon New England Inc and NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY dba 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 East St. Said work is necessary to remedy existing pole-to-tree guying issues; and to provide for the distribution of intelligence and telecommunications and the transmission of high and low voltage electric current. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, S. Triola - aye, T. Snell - aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Model)
The clarifications and discussions during the presentation were
Set the Transfer Station Permit fees at $55 for the 1st sticker and $15 for additional stickers, as recommended by the Transfer Station Action Committee, effective July 1, 2025
On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to set the Transfer Station Permit fees at $55 for the 1st sticker and $15 for additional stickers, as recommended by the Transfer Station Action Committee, effective July 1, 2025. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, S. Triola - aye, T. Snell - aye
From the minutes
“On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to set the Transfer Station Permit fees at $55 for the 1st sticker and $15 for additional stickers, as recommended by the Transfer Station Action Committee, effective July 1, 2025. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, S. Triola - aye, T. Snell - aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Model)
Approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement with Carlisle Police Unit, Local 201
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town and The Carlisle Police, Massachusetts Coalition of Police Local 201, and authorize the Town Administrator and Town Counsel to finalize a...
On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Scott Triola it was unanimously voted to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town and The Carlisle Police, Massachusetts Coalition of Police Local 201, and authorize the Town Administrator and Town Counsel to finalize a contract memorializing the three-year agreement as described in the Memorandum of Agreement included in the packet and sign on the Town's behalf.
Yes: Model, Reid, Snell, TriolaBarney Arnold had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Scott Triola it was unanimously voted to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town and The Carlisle Police, Massachusetts Coalition of Police Local 201, and authorize the Town Administrator and Town Counsel to finalize a contract memorializing the three-year agreement as described in the Memorandum of Agreement included in the packet and sign on the Town's behalf..” (Motion: Reid, second: Triola)
Appointments
Appoint Steven Hinton as an Associate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, term to end June 30, 2025
On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by David Model it was unanimously voted to appoint Steven Hinton as an Associate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, term to end June 30, 2025.
Yes: Model, Reid, Snell, TriolaBarney Arnold had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by David Model it was unanimously voted to appoint Steven Hinton as an Associate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, term to end June 30, 2025..” (Motion: Reid, second: Model)
Appoint W. Jay Lee as a full member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, term to end June 30, 2027
On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by David Model it was unanimously voted to appoint W. Jay Lee as a full member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, term to end June 30, 2027.
Yes: Model, Reid, Snell, TriolaBarney Arnold had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by David Model it was unanimously voted to appoint W. Jay Lee as a full member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, term to end June 30, 2027..” (Motion: Reid, second: Model)
Appoint Susan Evans as a member of the Celebrations and Veterans Committees, term to end June 30, 2025
On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by David Model it was unanimously voted to appoint Susan Evans as a member of the Celebrations and Veterans Committees, term to end June 30, 2025.
Yes: Model, Reid, Snell, TriolaBarney Arnold had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by David Model it was unanimously voted to appoint Susan Evans as a member of the Celebrations and Veterans Committees, term to end June 30, 2025..” (Motion: Reid, second: Model)
Appoint Dale Ryder as a member of the Celebrations and Veterans Committees, term to end June 30, 2025
On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by David Model it was unanimously voted to appoint Dale Ryder as a member of the Celebrations and Veterans Committees, term to end June 30, 2025
Yes: Model, Reid, Snell, TriolaBarney Arnold had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by David Model it was unanimously voted to appoint Dale Ryder as a member of the Celebrations and Veterans Committees, term to end June 30, 2025.” (Motion: Reid, second: Model)
Appoint Leif Hanson to the position of Van Driver for the Council on Aging and Human Services
On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by David Model it was unanimously voted to appoint Leif Hanson to the position of Van Driver for the Council on Aging and Human Services.
Yes: Model, Reid, Snell, TriolaBarney Arnold had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by David Model it was unanimously voted to appoint Leif Hanson to the position of Van Driver for the Council on Aging and Human Services..” (Motion: Reid, second: Model)
Appoint Lois Hartley to the position of Van Driver for the Council on Aging and Human Services
On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by David Model it was unanimously voted to appoint Lois Hartley to the position of Van Driver for the Council on Aging and Human Services.
Yes: Model, Reid, Snell, TriolaBarney Arnold had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by David Model it was unanimously voted to appoint Lois Hartley to the position of Van Driver for the Council on Aging and Human Services..” (Motion: Reid, second: Model)
Adjournment
Adjourn
On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to adjourn.
Yes: Model, Reid, Snell, TriolaBarney Arnold had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to adjourn..” (Motion: Reid, 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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