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May 6, 2025
5 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Barney Arnold, Kate Reid, Scott Triola, David Model, Travis Snell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Police Station Renovation Project (Warrant Article Discussion)
Present a total cost of $4,244,532 (an increase of $694,344) for the Police Station Renovation Project article motion at Annual Town Meeting
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Scott Triola, it was unanimously voted to present a total cost of $4,244,532 (an increase of $694,344) for the Police Station Renovation Project article motion at Annual Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Scott Triola, it was unanimously voted to present a total cost of $4,244,532 (an increase of $694,344) for the Police Station Renovation Project article motion at Annual Town Meeting..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Triola)
MBTA Communities Citizen's Petition
Not take a position on Article 25: MBTA Citizen's Petition
Kate Reid moved to not take a position on Article 25: MBTA Communities Citizen's Petition. Scott Triola seconded. The Board discussed the motion. Snell opened the meeting to public comment. Cindy Craft (Patch Meadow Ln) commented that the Planning Board only began considering multiple plans as a response to angry residents. She expressed concern that there wasn't enough public education. The Board reaffirmed they did not want to set a precedent of taking a position on citizen's petitions. The Board unanimously voted to not take a position on Article 25: MBTA Citizen's Petition.
From the minutes
“Kate Reid moved to not take a position on Article 25: MBTA Communities Citizen's Petition. Scott Triola seconded. The Board discussed the motion. Snell opened the meeting to public comment. Cindy Craft (Patch Meadow Ln) commented that the Planning Board only began considering multiple plans as a response to angry residents. She expressed concern that there wasn't enough public education. The Board reaffirmed they did not want to set a precedent of taking a position on citizen's petitions. The Board unanimously voted to not take a position on Article 25: MBTA Citizen's Petition..” (Motion: Reid, second: Triola)
Accessory Dwelling Unit Bylaw
Recommend Article 26: Accessory Dwelling Unit Bylaw
On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to recommend Article 26: Accessory Dwelling Unit Bylaw.
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“On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to recommend Article 26: Accessory Dwelling Unit Bylaw..” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
Operating and Capital Budget
Approve that the maximum useful life of the fire engine to be financed with the proceeds of the $975,000 borrowing authorized by the votes of the Town passed May 13, 2024 (Article 14) and May 21,...
On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to approve that the maximum useful life of the fire engine to be financed with the proceeds of the $975,000 borrowing authorized by the votes of the Town passed May 13, 2024 (Article 14) and May 21, 2024 (Question 1) is hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44, §7(1) to be 25 years.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to approve that the maximum useful life of the fire engine to be financed with the proceeds of the $975,000 borrowing authorized by the votes of the Town passed May 13, 2024 (Article 14) and May 21, 2024 (Question 1) is hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44, §7(1) to be 25 years..” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
Adjournment
Adjourn
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Scott Triola, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Scott Triola, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting..” (Motion: Arnold, 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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