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July 22, 2025
8 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
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Present: Barney Arnold, David Model, Travis Snell, Christine Stevens, Scott Triola
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Barney Arnold took part remotely.
- Travis Snell took part remotely.
- Travis Snell left the meeting before it ended.
Every vote, in order
Appointments and Resignations
Appoint Glenn Reed as the Environmental Sustainability Committee representative to the Safety Committee
Motion by Vice Chair Barney Arnold, seconded by Chair Scott Triola, to appoint Glenn Reed as the Environmental Sustainability Committee representative to the Safety Committee. The motion carried 5-0 by roll call vote: Arnold: Aye, Model: Aye, Snell: Aye, Stevens: Aye, Triola: Aye.
From the minutes
“Motion by Vice Chair Barney Arnold, seconded by Chair Scott Triola, to appoint Glenn Reed as the Environmental Sustainability Committee representative to the Safety Committee. The motion carried 5-0 by roll call vote: Arnold: Aye, Model: Aye, Snell: Aye, Stevens: Aye, Triola: Aye..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Triola)
Personnel Policies Recommended by Counsel and HR for Immediate Consideration
Approve the Workplace Violence Policy as presented by Assistant Town Administrator/HR Director for review by Town Counsel
Motion by Member David Model, seconded by Member Christine Stevens, to approve the Workplace Violence Policy as presented by Assistant Town Administrator/HR Director for review by Town Counsel. The motion carried 4-0 by roll call vote: Arnold: Aye, Model: Aye, Stevens: Aye, Triola: Aye.
Yes: Arnold, Model, Stevens, TriolaTravis Snell had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion by Member David Model, seconded by Member Christine Stevens, to approve the Workplace Violence Policy as presented by Assistant Town Administrator/HR Director for review by Town Counsel. The motion carried 4-0 by roll call vote: Arnold: Aye, Model: Aye, Stevens: Aye, Triola: Aye..” (Motion: Model, second: Stevens)
General Labor Law Compliance
Approve the General Labor Law Compliance statement as presented by the Assistant Town Administrator and HR Director for review by Town Counsel
Motion by Vice Chair Barney Arnold, seconded by Member David Model, to approve the General Labor Law Compliance statement as presented by the Assistant Town Administrator and HR Director for review by Town Counsel. The motion carried 4-0 by roll call vote: Arnold: Aye, Model: Aye, Stevens: Aye, Triola: Aye.
Yes: Arnold, Model, Stevens, TriolaTravis Snell had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion by Vice Chair Barney Arnold, seconded by Member David Model, to approve the General Labor Law Compliance statement as presented by the Assistant Town Administrator and HR Director for review by Town Counsel. The motion carried 4-0 by roll call vote: Arnold: Aye, Model: Aye, Stevens: Aye, Triola: Aye..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
After discussion, the Board agreed to make two modifications
Accept the goals as amended
Motion by Member David Model, seconded by Member Christine Stevens, to accept the goals as amended. The motion carried 4-0 by roll call vote: Arnold: Aye, Model: Aye, Stevens: Aye, Triola: Aye.
Yes: Arnold, Model, Stevens, TriolaTravis Snell had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion by Member David Model, seconded by Member Christine Stevens, to accept the goals as amended. The motion carried 4-0 by roll call vote: Arnold: Aye, Model: Aye, Stevens: Aye, Triola: Aye..” (Motion: Model, second: Stevens)
Key provisions include
Approve the memorandum of agreement between the Town and the Carlisle Dispatch, Massachusetts Coalition of Police, Local 201a, and authorize the Town Administrator and Town Counsel to finalize a...
Motion by Vice Chair Barney Arnold, seconded by Member Christine Stevens, to approve the memorandum of agreement between the Town and the Carlisle Dispatch, Massachusetts Coalition of Police, Local 201a, and authorize the Town Administrator and Town Counsel to finalize a contract memorializing the 3-year agreement as described in the memorandum of agreement included in the packet and to sign on the Town's behalf. The motion carried 4-0 by roll call vote: Arnold: Aye, Model: Aye, Stevens: Aye, Triola: Aye.
Yes: Arnold, Model, Stevens, TriolaTravis Snell had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion by Vice Chair Barney Arnold, seconded by Member Christine Stevens, to approve the memorandum of agreement between the Town and the Carlisle Dispatch, Massachusetts Coalition of Police, Local 201a, and authorize the Town Administrator and Town Counsel to finalize a contract memorializing the 3-year agreement as described in the memorandum of agreement included in the packet and to sign on the Town's behalf. The motion carried 4-0 by roll call vote: Arnold: Aye, Model: Aye, Stevens: Aye, Triola: Aye..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Stevens)
Proposed expenses
Approve the 2025 road maintenance project as described in the Town Administrator's report
Motion by Member David Model, seconded by Christine Stevens, to approve the 2025 road maintenance project as described in the Town Administrator's report. The motion carried 4-0 by roll call vote: Arnold: Aye, Model: Aye, Stevens: Aye, Triola: Aye.
Yes: Arnold, Model, Stevens, TriolaTravis Snell had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion by Member David Model, seconded by Christine Stevens, to approve the 2025 road maintenance project as described in the Town Administrator's report. The motion carried 4-0 by roll call vote: Arnold: Aye, Model: Aye, Stevens: Aye, Triola: Aye..” (Motion: Model, second: Stevens)
Member Model noted minor corrections to the June 24, 2025 minutes
Approve the minutes for June 24, 2025 with the minor amendments noted, and to approve the July 8, 2025 and July 9, 2025 minutes as presented
Motion by Member David Model, seconded by Chair Scott Triola, to approve the minutes for June 24, 2025 with the minor amendments noted, and to approve the July 8, 2025 and July 9, 2025 minutes as presented. The motion carried 4-0 by roll call vote: Arnold: Aye, Model: Aye, Stevens: Aye, Triola: Aye.
Yes: Arnold, Model, Stevens, TriolaTravis Snell had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion by Member David Model, seconded by Chair Scott Triola, to approve the minutes for June 24, 2025 with the minor amendments noted, and to approve the July 8, 2025 and July 9, 2025 minutes as presented. The motion carried 4-0 by roll call vote: Arnold: Aye, Model: Aye, Stevens: Aye, Triola: Aye..” (Motion: Model, second: Triola)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Motion by Member David Model, seconded by Vice Chair Barney Arnold, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried 4-0 by roll call vote: Arnold: Aye, Model: Aye, Stevens: Aye, Triola: Aye.
Yes: Arnold, Model, Stevens, TriolaTravis Snell had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion by Member David Model, seconded by Vice Chair Barney Arnold, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried 4-0 by roll call vote: Arnold: Aye, Model: Aye, Stevens: Aye, Triola: Aye..” (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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