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May 13, 2025
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Barney Arnold, Kate Reid, Scott Triola, Travis Snell, David Model
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- David Model arrived after the meeting began.
Every vote, in order
Appointments and Resignations
Promote Joe Pittorino to the position of Heavy Equipment Operator for the Department of Public Works, effective April 14, 2025
On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to promote Joe Pittorino to the position of Heavy Equipment Operator for the Department of Public Works, effective April 14, 2025.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to promote Joe Pittorino to the position of Heavy Equipment Operator for the Department of Public Works, effective April 14, 2025..” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
Appoint Geoffrey Kotowski to the position of Director of the Council on Aging and Human Services, with an anticipated start date of May 19, 2025
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Kate Reid, it was unanimously voted to appoint Geoffrey Kotowski to the position of Director of the Council on Aging and Human Services, with an anticipated start date of May 19, 2025.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Kate Reid, it was unanimously voted to appoint Geoffrey Kotowski to the position of Director of the Council on Aging and Human Services, with an anticipated start date of May 19, 2025..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Reid)
Community Choice Aggregation Contract Extension
Authorize the Town Administrator to accept or reject, at his discretion, executable pricing for the Community Choice Aggregation contract, with a maximum of one cent above the presented indicative...
On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to authorize the Town Administrator to accept or reject, at his discretion, executable pricing for the Community Choice Aggregation contract, with a maximum of one cent above the presented indicative pricing.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to authorize the Town Administrator to accept or reject, at his discretion, executable pricing for the Community Choice Aggregation contract, with a maximum of one cent above the presented indicative pricing..” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
Annual Town Meeting Discussion
Recommend Article 4, including the cost of $1,039,608, for the elevator renovation project
On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Scott Triola, it was unanimously voted to recommend Article 4, including the cost of $1,039,608, for the elevator renovation project.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Scott Triola, it was unanimously voted to recommend Article 4, including the cost of $1,039,608, for the elevator renovation project..” (Motion: Reid, second: Triola)
Town Administrator Report
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 Scott Triola and seconded by Kate Reid 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 20 years.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Scott Triola and seconded by Kate Reid 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 20 years..” (Motion: Triola, second: Reid)
Cemetery Deed Transfer Requests
Transfer land in the public burial ground at the Green Cemetery described: Deed 840 - Lot D 333, graves 1 and 2 to Paul Kilian (formerly of 436 Westford St.) Deed 841 - Lot D 151, grave 1 to...
On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to transfer land in the public burial ground at the Green Cemetery described: Deed 840 - Lot D 333, graves 1 and 2 to Paul Kilian (formerly of 436 Westford St.) Deed 841 - Lot D 151, grave 1 to Hamilton and Carol Bailey (420 School St.) Deed 842 - Lot D 410, graves 3 and 4 to Gail Bernardin (336 Bingham Rd) Deed 843 - Lot D 410, graves 1 and 2 to Kathleen Forelli (662 West St.) Deed 844 - Lot D 391, graves 2 and 3 to Frank and Zahava Savoy (60 Fern Ln.) Deed 845 - Lot D 392, grave 4 to Gale Constable (75 Lowell Rd.) Deed 846 - Lot D 391, grave 1 to Mary-Wynne Davis (469 East St.) Approval of Warrants and Minutes
From the minutes
“On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to transfer land in the public burial ground at the Green Cemetery described: Deed 840 - Lot D 333, graves 1 and 2 to Paul Kilian (formerly of 436 Westford St.) Deed 841 - Lot D 151, grave 1 to Hamilton and Carol Bailey (420 School St.) Deed 842 - Lot D 410, graves 3 and 4 to Gail Bernardin (336 Bingham Rd) Deed 843 - Lot D 410, graves 1 and 2 to Kathleen Forelli (662 West St.) Deed 844 - Lot D 391, graves 2 and 3 to Frank and Zahava Savoy (60 Fern Ln.) Deed 845 - Lot D 392, grave 4 to Gale Constable (75 Lowell Rd.) Deed 846 - Lot D 391, grave 1 to Mary-Wynne Davis (469 East St.) Approval of Warrants and Minutes.” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
Approval of Warrants and Minutes
Approve the Minutes of April 1st, 8th, and 15th, 2025
On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to approve the Minutes of April 1st, 8th, and 15th, 2025.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to approve the Minutes of April 1st, 8th, and 15th, 2025..” (Motion: Reid, second: Model)
Adjournment
Adjourn
On the motion of David Model and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“On the motion of David Model and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting..” (Motion: Model, 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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