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August 12, 2025
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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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.
Every vote, in order
Appointments and Resignations
Nominate Alex Parra of 31 Bellows Hill Road to the Land Stewardship Committee for a three-year term
Member Barney Arnold moved to nominate Alex Parra of 31 Bellows Hill Road to the Land Stewardship Committee for a three-year term. The motion was seconded by Member David Model. ROLL CALL VOTE: Arnold: Aye Model: Aye Snell: Aye Stevens: Aye Triola: Aye MOTION PASSED: 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Member Barney Arnold moved to nominate Alex Parra of 31 Bellows Hill Road to the Land Stewardship Committee for a three-year term. The motion was seconded by Member David Model. ROLL CALL VOTE: Arnold: Aye Model: Aye Snell: Aye Stevens: Aye Triola: Aye MOTION PASSED: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Refer a Proposed Zoning Law Bylaw Amendment to the Planning Board
Refer the proposed zoning bylaw amendment as referenced in the memo included in the packet to the Planning Board in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40A, Section 5
Member Travis Snell moved to refer the proposed zoning bylaw amendment as referenced in the memo included in the packet to the Planning Board in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40A, Section 5. The motion was seconded by David Model. ROLL CALL VOTE: Arnold: Aye Model: Aye Snell: Aye Stevens: Aye Triola: Aye MOTION PASSED: 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Member Travis Snell moved to refer the proposed zoning bylaw amendment as referenced in the memo included in the packet to the Planning Board in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40A, Section 5. The motion was seconded by David Model. ROLL CALL VOTE: Arnold: Aye Model: Aye Snell: Aye Stevens: Aye Triola: Aye MOTION PASSED: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Snell, second: Model)
Warrant and Minutes Approval
Approve the minutes from the July 22nd Select Board meeting
Member Christine Stevens moved to approve the minutes from the July 22nd Select Board meeting. The motion was seconded by Travis Snell. ROLL CALL VOTE: Arnold: Aye Model: Aye Snell: Aye Stevens: Aye Triola: Aye MOTION PASSED: 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Member Christine Stevens moved to approve the minutes from the July 22nd Select Board meeting. The motion was seconded by Travis Snell. ROLL CALL VOTE: Arnold: Aye Model: Aye Snell: Aye Stevens: Aye Triola: Aye MOTION PASSED: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Stevens, second: Snell)
Two proclamations were presented for approval
Recognize and proclaim August 15th, 2025 as India Day in the Town of Carlisle
Member Travis Snell moved that the Select Board recognize and proclaim August 15th, 2025 as India Day in the Town of Carlisle. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Barney Arnold. ROLL CALL VOTE: Arnold: Aye Model: Aye Snell: Aye Stevens: Aye Triola: Aye MOTION PASSED: 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Member Travis Snell moved that the Select Board recognize and proclaim August 15th, 2025 as India Day in the Town of Carlisle. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Barney Arnold. ROLL CALL VOTE: Arnold: Aye Model: Aye Snell: Aye Stevens: Aye Triola: Aye MOTION PASSED: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Snell, second: Arnold)
Recognize and proclaim the month of October 2025 as Concord Carlisle Foundation Month in the Town of Carlisle
Member Travis Snell moved that the Select Board recognize and proclaim the month of October 2025 as Concord Carlisle Foundation Month in the Town of Carlisle. The motion was seconded by Member David Model. ROLL CALL VOTE: Arnold: Aye Model: Aye Snell: Aye Stevens: Aye Triola: Aye MOTION PASSED: 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Member Travis Snell moved that the Select Board recognize and proclaim the month of October 2025 as Concord Carlisle Foundation Month in the Town of Carlisle. The motion was seconded by Member David Model. ROLL CALL VOTE: Arnold: Aye Model: Aye Snell: Aye Stevens: Aye Triola: Aye MOTION PASSED: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Snell, second: Model)
Cemetery Deed Transfer Requests
Transfer land in the public burial ground at the Green Cemetery described as: Deed 848, Lot D 3092, grave 1 to Annie Hurd; Deed 849, Lot D 352, graves 1 through 4 to Hongmei Sang and Eric Miller;...
Member Travis Snell moved to transfer land in the public burial ground at the Green Cemetery described as: Deed 848, Lot D 3092, grave 1 to Annie Hurd; Deed 849, Lot D 352, graves 1 through 4 to Hongmei Sang and Eric Miller; Deed 850, Lot D 32, graves 1 and 2 to Michael Simmons and Barbara Harkins; Deed 851, Lot D 150, graves 3 and 4 to Benjamin Gould; Deed 852, Lot D 404, graves 1 through 4 to William and Vera Theiss; and Deed 853, Lot D 151, grave 2 to Kevin and Mary Hagerty. The motion was seconded by Dave Model. ROLL CALL VOTE: Arnold: Aye Model: Aye Snell: Aye Stevens: Aye Triola: Aye MOTION PASSED: 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Member Travis Snell moved to transfer land in the public burial ground at the Green Cemetery described as: Deed 848, Lot D 3092, grave 1 to Annie Hurd; Deed 849, Lot D 352, graves 1 through 4 to Hongmei Sang and Eric Miller; Deed 850, Lot D 32, graves 1 and 2 to Michael Simmons and Barbara Harkins; Deed 851, Lot D 150, graves 3 and 4 to Benjamin Gould; Deed 852, Lot D 404, graves 1 through 4 to William and Vera Theiss; and Deed 853, Lot D 151, grave 2 to Kevin and Mary Hagerty. The motion was seconded by Dave Model. ROLL CALL VOTE: Arnold: Aye Model: Aye Snell: Aye Stevens: Aye Triola: Aye MOTION PASSED: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Snell, second: Model)
Town Administrator Report
Waive fees for the following street openings to be submitted by MassDEP: well installation on Church Street and well installation on School Street
Member David Model moved to waive fees for the following street openings to be submitted by MassDEP: well installation on Church Street and well installation on School Street. The motion was seconded by Member Christine Stevens. ROLL CALL VOTE: Arnold: Aye Model: Aye Snell: Aye Stevens: Aye Triola: Aye MOTION PASSED: 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Member David Model moved to waive fees for the following street openings to be submitted by MassDEP: well installation on Church Street and well installation on School Street. The motion was seconded by Member Christine Stevens. ROLL CALL VOTE: Arnold: Aye Model: Aye Snell: Aye Stevens: Aye Triola: Aye MOTION PASSED: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Model, second: Stevens)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Member David Model moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Member Travis Snell. ROLL CALL VOTE: Arnold: Aye Model: Aye Snell: Aye Stevens: Aye Triola: Aye MOTION PASSED: 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Member David Model moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Member Travis Snell. ROLL CALL VOTE: Arnold: Aye Model: Aye Snell: Aye Stevens: Aye Triola: Aye MOTION PASSED: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Model, second: Snell)
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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