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September 9, 2025
7 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Barney Arnold, David Model, Travis Snell, Christine Stevens, Scott Triola
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Promotional Ceremony and Badge Pinning
Accept the drone as a gift from the Carlisle Police Association to the Town of Carlisle
Motion: Travis Snell moved to accept the drone as a gift from the Carlisle Police Association to the Town of Carlisle. The motion was seconded by David Model. Vote: Unanimous in favor Historical Commission Demolition Delay Bylaw Ben Herter and Krissy O'Shea, co-chairs of the Historical Commission, presented the proposed demolition review bylaw.
From the minutes
“Motion: Travis Snell moved to accept the drone as a gift from the Carlisle Police Association to the Town of Carlisle. The motion was seconded by David Model. Vote: Unanimous in favor Historical Commission Demolition Delay Bylaw Ben Herter and Krissy O'Shea, co-chairs of the Historical Commission, presented the proposed demolition review bylaw..” (Motion: Snell, second: Model)
Adding Cell Service to Carlisle Communication Towers
Proceed with the cell service enhancement project (adding cell service to the town communication towers)
Motion: A roll call vote was conducted for proceeding with the cell service enhancement project. Vote: Arnold - aye, Model - aye, Stevens - aye, Snell - aye, Triola - aye. Motion passed unanimously
The minutes record the roll call but do not say who made or seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: A roll call vote was conducted for proceeding with the cell service enhancement project. Vote: Arnold - aye, Model - aye, Stevens - aye, Snell - aye, Triola - aye. Motion passed unanimously.”
Appointments
Amend the Cemetery Committee charter to reduce the number of members to 3 from the current 5
Motion: Barney Arnold moved to amend the Cemetery Committee charter to reduce the number of members to 3 from the current 5. Vote: Arnold - aye, Model - aye, Stevens - aye, Snell - aye, Triola - aye. Motion passed unanimously
From the minutes
“Motion: Barney Arnold moved to amend the Cemetery Committee charter to reduce the number of members to 3 from the current 5. Vote: Arnold - aye, Model - aye, Stevens - aye, Snell - aye, Triola - aye. Motion passed unanimously.” (Motion: Arnold)
Appoint Jonathan DeKock as Carlisle's alternate representative to the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord River Stewardship Council
Motion: Christine Stevens moved to appoint Jonathan DeKock as Carlisle's alternate representative to the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord River Stewardship Council. Vote: Arnold - aye, Model - aye, Stevens - aye, Snell - aye, Triola - aye. Motion passed unanimously
From the minutes
“Motion: Christine Stevens moved to appoint Jonathan DeKock as Carlisle's alternate representative to the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord River Stewardship Council. Vote: Arnold - aye, Model - aye, Stevens - aye, Snell - aye, Triola - aye. Motion passed unanimously.” (Motion: Stevens)
McLane presented two items requiring Board consideration
Approve the exemption under general laws chapter 268A paragraph 20B for Mark Gibson, a municipal employee who seeks to provide personal services to a municipal agency as identified in the...
Motion: Barney Arnold moved to approve the exemption under general laws chapter 268A paragraph 20B for Mark Gibson, a municipal employee who seeks to provide personal services to a municipal agency as identified in the disclosure included in the packet. Vote: Motion passed unanimously
From the minutes
“Motion: Barney Arnold moved to approve the exemption under general laws chapter 268A paragraph 20B for Mark Gibson, a municipal employee who seeks to provide personal services to a municipal agency as identified in the disclosure included in the packet. Vote: Motion passed unanimously.” (Motion: Arnold)
Review of Minutes and Warrants
Approve the minutes from August 26, 2025
Motion: Travis Snell moved to approve the minutes from August 26, 2025. Vote: Motion passed unanimously
From the minutes
“Motion: Travis Snell moved to approve the minutes from August 26, 2025. Vote: Motion passed unanimously.” (Motion: Snell)
Cemetery Deed Transfer Requests
Transfer land in the public burial ground at the Green Cemetery as described: Deed 854, Magdalena Ascolillo, lot D 146, graves 1 and 2; Deed 855, Terence and Deborah O'Kelly, lot D 177, graves 1...
Motion: Barney Arnold moved to transfer land in the public burial ground at the Green Cemetery as described: Deed 854, Magdalena Ascolillo, lot D 146, graves 1 and 2; Deed 855, Terence and Deborah O'Kelly, lot D 177, graves 1 and 2; Deed 856, Dejan, Elaine, and William Bojanic, lot D 372, graves 1, 2, and 3. Vote: Motion passed unanimously
From the minutes
“Motion: Barney Arnold moved to transfer land in the public burial ground at the Green Cemetery as described: Deed 854, Magdalena Ascolillo, lot D 146, graves 1 and 2; Deed 855, Terence and Deborah O'Kelly, lot D 177, graves 1 and 2; Deed 856, Dejan, Elaine, and William Bojanic, lot D 372, graves 1, 2, and 3. Vote: Motion passed unanimously.” (Motion: 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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