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June 10, 2025
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Barney Arnold, Christine Stevens, Scott Triola, David Model, Travis Snell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Reorganization
Nominate and elect Scott Triola as Chair
Travis Snell moved to nominate and elect Scott Triola as Chair. Christine Stevens seconded the motion. There were no other nominations and no deliberations. By voice vote, Scott Triola was unanimously voted as the Chair of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“Travis Snell moved to nominate and elect Scott Triola as Chair. Christine Stevens seconded the motion. There were no other nominations and no deliberations. By voice vote, Scott Triola was unanimously voted as the Chair of the Select Board..” (Motion: Snell, second: Stevens)
Nominate Barney Arnold as Vice Chair
Travis Snell moved to nominate Barney Arnold as Vice Chair. David Model seconded. Arnold accepted the nomination. There were no other nominations or deliberations. By voice vote, Barney Arnold was unanimously voted as the Vice Chair of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“Travis Snell moved to nominate Barney Arnold as Vice Chair. David Model seconded. Arnold accepted the nomination. There were no other nominations or deliberations. By voice vote, Barney Arnold was unanimously voted as the Vice Chair of the Select Board..” (Motion: Snell, second: Model)
Nominate Christine Stevens as Clerk
David Model moved to nominate Christine Stevens as Clerk. Barney Arnold seconded the motion. Stevens accepted the nomination. There were no other nominations or deliberations. By voice vote, Christine Stevens was unanimously voted as the Clerk of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“David Model moved to nominate Christine Stevens as Clerk. Barney Arnold seconded the motion. Stevens accepted the nomination. There were no other nominations or deliberations. By voice vote, Christine Stevens was unanimously voted as the Clerk of the Select Board..” (Motion: Model, second: Arnold)
Authorize Barney Arnold and Scott Triola to sign Town warrants
On the motion of David Model and seconded by Christine Stevens, it was unanimously voted to authorize Barney Arnold and Scott Triola to sign Town warrants.
From the minutes
“On the motion of David Model and seconded by Christine Stevens, it was unanimously voted to authorize Barney Arnold and Scott Triola to sign Town warrants..” (Motion: Model, second: Stevens)
Appointments
Accept the updated Cemetery Committee charter as presented in the packet
On the motion of David Model and seconded by Barney Arnold it was unanimously voted to accept the updated Cemetery Committee charter as presented in the packet.
From the minutes
“On the motion of David Model and seconded by Barney Arnold it was unanimously voted to accept the updated Cemetery Committee charter as presented in the packet..” (Motion: Model, second: Arnold)
Appoint Travis Snell to represent the Board on the Municipal Facilities Committee, David Model to represent the Board on the Affordable Housing Trust, Barney Arnold to represent the Board on the...
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to appoint Travis Snell to represent the Board on the Municipal Facilities Committee, David Model to represent the Board on the Affordable Housing Trust, Barney Arnold to represent the Board on the Community Preservation Committee, and Christine Stevens to represent the Board on the Safety Committee.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to appoint Travis Snell to represent the Board on the Municipal Facilities Committee, David Model to represent the Board on the Affordable Housing Trust, Barney Arnold to represent the Board on the Community Preservation Committee, and Christine Stevens to represent the Board on the Safety Committee..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Move the FY26 appointment slates as presented and amended by earlier votes
On the motion of David Model and seconded by Travis Snell, it was unanimously voted to move the FY26 appointment slates as presented and amended by earlier votes.
From the minutes
“On the motion of David Model and seconded by Travis Snell, it was unanimously voted to move the FY26 appointment slates as presented and amended by earlier votes..” (Motion: Model, second: Snell)
Location for Conduits and Manholes Hearing - Carleton Rd
Open the Public Hearing for the Location for Conduits and Manholes petition submitted by NSTAR Electric Company dba Eversource Energy to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and...
On the motion of David Model and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to open the Public Hearing for the Location for Conduits and Manholes petition submitted by NSTAR Electric Company dba Eversource Energy to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary wires and cables therein, said conduits and manholes to be located under the following public way or ways of said Town: Carleton Rd. Chair Scott Triola invited Eversource Energy representative Jackie Duffy to participate.
From the minutes
“On the motion of David Model and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to open the Public Hearing for the Location for Conduits and Manholes petition submitted by NSTAR Electric Company dba Eversource Energy to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary wires and cables therein, said conduits and manholes to be located under the following public way or ways of said Town: Carleton Rd. Chair Scott Triola invited Eversource Energy representative Jackie Duffy to participate..” (Motion: Model, second: Arnold)
Close the Public Hearing for Location of Conduits and Manholes petition
On the motion of Travis Snell and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to close the Public Hearing for Location of Conduits and Manholes petition.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Travis Snell and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to close the Public Hearing for Location of Conduits and Manholes petition..” (Motion: Snell, second: Arnold)
Approve the petition and plan submitted by NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY dba EVERSOURCE ENERGY for the purpose of obtaining a Joint or Identical Pole Location to construct, and a location for, such a...
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Travis Snell, it was unanimously voted to approve the petition and plan submitted by NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY dba EVERSOURCE ENERGY for the purpose of obtaining a Joint or Identical Pole Location to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary wires and cables therein, said conduits and manholes to be located under the following public way or ways of said Town: Carleton Rd - Northerly from proposed splice box, approximately 430 feet west of East Riding Drive, install approximately 6 feet of conduit.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Travis Snell, it was unanimously voted to approve the petition and plan submitted by NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY dba EVERSOURCE ENERGY for the purpose of obtaining a Joint or Identical Pole Location to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary wires and cables therein, said conduits and manholes to be located under the following public way or ways of said Town: Carleton Rd - Northerly from proposed splice box, approximately 430 feet west of East Riding Drive, install approximately 6 feet of conduit..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Snell)
Appointments Continued
Appoint Joseph Topol to the position of Constable for the Town of Carlisle, with a term to begin July 1, 2025 and end June 30, 2028
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to appoint Joseph Topol to the position of Constable for the Town of Carlisle, with a term to begin July 1, 2025 and end June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to appoint Joseph Topol to the position of Constable for the Town of Carlisle, with a term to begin July 1, 2025 and end June 30, 2028..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Means-Tested Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption
Set the Fiscal Year 2026 exemption amount under section 1 to one hundred (100) per cent of the amount of the Massachusetts Circuit Breaker income tax credit, pursuant to Section 3 of the Acts of...
Barney Arnold moved to set the Fiscal Year 2026 exemption amount under section 1 to one hundred (100) per cent of the amount of the Massachusetts Circuit Breaker income tax credit, pursuant to Section 3 of the Acts of 2024 Chapter 263. David Model seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Barney Arnold moved to set the Fiscal Year 2026 exemption amount under section 1 to one hundred (100) per cent of the amount of the Massachusetts Circuit Breaker income tax credit, pursuant to Section 3 of the Acts of 2024 Chapter 263. David Model seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Approval of Warrants and Minutes
Approve the Minutes of the May 6, 2025 and May 21, 2025 Select Board Meetings as amended
On the motion of David Model and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was voted to approve the Minutes of the May 6, 2025 and May 21, 2025 Select Board Meetings as amended. Christine Stevens abstained.
Yes: Arnold, Model, Snell, TriolaAbstained: StevensThe minutes say Christine Stevens abstained and record the motion as passed; the other members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“On the motion of David Model and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was voted to approve the Minutes of the May 6, 2025 and May 21, 2025 Select Board Meetings as amended. Christine Stevens abstained..” (Motion: Model, second: Arnold)
Adjournment
Adjourn
On the motion of Travis Snell and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Travis Snell and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting..” (Motion: Snell, 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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