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April 15, 2025
17 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
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Present: Barney Arnold, Kate Reid, Scott Triola, Travis Snell, David Model
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- David Model took part remotely.
- David Model arrived after the meeting began.
Every vote, in order
Use of Town Property Policies Discussion
Allow the religious institutions in Carlisle to use Town property for posting signs about their special events, including special services, and activities
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Kate Reid, it was unanimously voted to allow the religious institutions in Carlisle to use Town property for posting signs about their special events, including special services, and activities.
Yes: Arnold, Reid, Snell, TriolaDavid Model had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Kate Reid, it was unanimously voted to allow the religious institutions in Carlisle to use Town property for posting signs about their special events, including special services, and activities..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Reid)
Approve the Grant of Conservation Restriction of Lot 5, West St, Carlisle, MA 01741, an approximately 4.2 acre parcel more or less described in a deed recorded at Middlesex County Northern...
On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to approve the Grant of Conservation Restriction of Lot 5, West St, Carlisle, MA 01741, an approximately 4.2 acre parcel more or less described in a deed recorded at Middlesex County Northern District Registry of Deeds at Book 30620, Page 118, from Grantors Wyatt Garfield, Jr. and Rachel B. Garfield to Grantee Carlisle Conservation Foundation, Inc., pursuant to MGL c 184, sec.
Yes: Arnold, Reid, Snell, TriolaDavid Model had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to approve the Grant of Conservation Restriction of Lot 5, West St, Carlisle, MA 01741, an approximately 4.2 acre parcel more or less described in a deed recorded at Middlesex County Northern District Registry of Deeds at Book 30620, Page 118, from Grantors Wyatt Garfield, Jr. and Rachel B. Garfield to Grantee Carlisle Conservation Foundation, Inc., pursuant to MGL c 184, sec..” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
Confirm Foss Farm Garden Manager and Assistant Manager Appointments
Appoint Jonathan DeKock (130 Oak Knoll) as Manager of the Foss Farm Community Garden
On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to appoint Jonathan DeKock (130 Oak Knoll) as Manager of the Foss Farm Community Garden.
Yes: Arnold, Reid, Snell, TriolaDavid Model had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to appoint Jonathan DeKock (130 Oak Knoll) as Manager of the Foss Farm Community Garden..” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
Appoint George Romanski (14 Ember Ln) as Assistant Manager of the Foss Farm Community Garden
On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to appoint George Romanski (14 Ember Ln) as Assistant Manager of the Foss Farm Community Garden.
Yes: Arnold, Reid, Snell, TriolaDavid Model had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to appoint George Romanski (14 Ember Ln) as Assistant Manager of the Foss Farm Community Garden..” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
Appoint Thomas Hedden (98 East Riding Dr) as Assistant Manager of the Foss Farm Community Garden
On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to appoint Thomas Hedden (98 East Riding Dr) as Assistant Manager of the Foss Farm Community Garden.
Yes: Arnold, Reid, Snell, TriolaDavid Model had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to appoint Thomas Hedden (98 East Riding Dr) as Assistant Manager of the Foss Farm Community Garden..” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
Appoint Dennis Leib (288 Maple St) as Assistant Manager of the Foss Farm Community Garden
On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to appoint Dennis Leib (288 Maple St) as Assistant Manager of the Foss Farm Community Garden.
Yes: Arnold, Reid, Snell, TriolaDavid Model had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to appoint Dennis Leib (288 Maple St) as Assistant Manager of the Foss Farm Community Garden..” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
Approve Spending for Cemetery Mower
Approve spending up to $8,500 from the Green Cemetery, Litchfield Cemetery, and Thomas Green Public Grounds trust funds to purchase a zero-turn standup mower for maintenance of Carlisle's cemeteries
On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to approve spending up to $8,500 from the Green Cemetery, Litchfield Cemetery, and Thomas Green Public Grounds trust funds to purchase a zero-turn standup mower for maintenance of Carlisle's cemeteries.
Yes: Arnold, Reid, Snell, TriolaDavid Model had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to approve spending up to $8,500 from the Green Cemetery, Litchfield Cemetery, and Thomas Green Public Grounds trust funds to purchase a zero-turn standup mower for maintenance of Carlisle's cemeteries..” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
Annual Town Meeting Article Discussion
Set the FY26 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) to 2.5%
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Kate Reid, it was unanimously voted to set the FY26 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) to 2.5%.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Kate Reid, it was unanimously voted to set the FY26 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) to 2.5%..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Reid)
Approve the Town/Active Employee Health Insurance Share Allocation for 58%/42% effective fiscal year 2026
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Kate Reid, it was unanimously voted to approve the Town/Active Employee Health Insurance Share Allocation for 58%/42% effective fiscal year 2026.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Kate Reid, it was unanimously voted to approve the Town/Active Employee Health Insurance Share Allocation for 58%/42% effective fiscal year 2026..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Reid)
Approve the Town/Retiree Employee Health Insurance Share Allocation for 56%/44% effective fiscal year 2026
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Kate Reid, it was unanimously voted to approve the Town/Retiree Employee Health Insurance Share Allocation for 56%/44% effective fiscal year 2026.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Kate Reid, it was unanimously voted to approve the Town/Retiree Employee Health Insurance Share Allocation for 56%/44% effective fiscal year 2026..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Reid)
Approve the language of the one (1) ballot question as presented in the Town Clerk's memo in the packet, and to place the question on the 2025 Annual Town Election ballot
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Kate Reid, it was unanimously voted to approve the language of the one (1) ballot question as presented in the Town Clerk's memo in the packet, and to place the question on the 2025 Annual Town Election ballot.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Kate Reid, it was unanimously voted to approve the language of the one (1) ballot question as presented in the Town Clerk's memo in the packet, and to place the question on the 2025 Annual Town Election ballot..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Reid)
Approve the Annual Town Election Warrant with Ballot Question for the Annual Town Election scheduled for June 3, 2025 in the Clark Room of Town Hall, 66 Westford St, Carlisle, MA 01741
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Kate Reid, it was unanimously voted to approve the Annual Town Election Warrant with Ballot Question for the Annual Town Election scheduled for June 3, 2025 in the Clark Room of Town Hall, 66 Westford St, Carlisle, MA 01741.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Kate Reid, it was unanimously voted to approve the Annual Town Election Warrant with Ballot Question for the Annual Town Election scheduled for June 3, 2025 in the Clark Room of Town Hall, 66 Westford St, Carlisle, MA 01741..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Reid)
Administrator Bylaw, as amended during the meeting, be adopted as the final version for inclusion in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, pending review of Town Counsel
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Scott Triola, it was unanimously voted that the Town Administrator Bylaw, as amended during the meeting, be adopted as the final version for inclusion in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, pending review of Town Counsel.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Scott Triola, it was unanimously voted that the Town Administrator Bylaw, as amended during the meeting, be adopted as the final version for inclusion in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, pending review of Town Counsel..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Triola)
Approve the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting scheduled for May 18, 2025 in the Corey Auditorium of the Carlisle Public School, 83 School St., Carlisle, MA 01741 as amended, pending legal review...
On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to approve the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting scheduled for May 18, 2025 in the Corey Auditorium of the Carlisle Public School, 83 School St., Carlisle, MA 01741 as amended, pending legal review and minor editorial corrections.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to approve the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting scheduled for May 18, 2025 in the Corey Auditorium of the Carlisle Public School, 83 School St., Carlisle, MA 01741 as amended, pending legal review and minor editorial corrections..” (Motion: Reid, second: Model)
Execute Employment Agreement (Town Administrator Ryan McLane)
Approve and execute the Employment Agreement between the Town of Carlisle and Ryan McLane for the position of Town Administrator, to commence on July 1, 2025 and expire as of the end of the day on...
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Kate Reid, it was unanimously voted to approve and execute the Employment Agreement between the Town of Carlisle and Ryan McLane for the position of Town Administrator, to commence on July 1, 2025 and expire as of the end of the day on June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Kate Reid, it was unanimously voted to approve and execute the Employment Agreement between the Town of Carlisle and Ryan McLane for the position of Town Administrator, to commence on July 1, 2025 and expire as of the end of the day on June 30, 2028..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Reid)
Town Administrator Report
Approve the amended Preventing Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Policy
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Kate Reid, it was unanimously voted to approve the amended Preventing Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Policy.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Kate Reid, it was unanimously voted to approve the amended Preventing Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Policy..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Reid)
Adjournment
Adjourn
On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting..” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
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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