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October 7, 2025
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Barney Arnold, Travis Snell, Christine Stevens, Scott Triola, David Model
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- David Model took part remotely.
- David Model arrived after the meeting began.
Every vote, in order
Appointments and Resignations
Appoint Sylvia Willard, 34 Bellows Hill Road as a member of the Conservation Commission with a term to end June 30, 2028
Motion: Barney Arnold moved to appoint Sylvia Willard, 34 Bellows Hill Road as a member of the Conservation Commission with a term to end June 30, 2028. Seconded by: Christine Stevens Roll call vote: B. Arnold - aye; D. Model - aye; T. Snell - aye; C. Stevens - aye; S. Triola - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Barney Arnold moved to appoint Sylvia Willard, 34 Bellows Hill Road as a member of the Conservation Commission with a term to end June 30, 2028. Seconded by: Christine Stevens Roll call vote: B. Arnold - aye; D. Model - aye; T. Snell - aye; C. Stevens - aye; S. Triola - aye.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Stevens)
The Historical Commission noted they would
Include on the warrant for the Special Town Meeting in November, Article 1, MBTA Community Zoning Bylaw; Article 2, the Fire Station Renovation Design; and Article 3, the Demolition Review Bylaw,...
Motion: Barney Arnold moved to include on the warrant for the Special Town Meeting in November, Article 1, MBTA Community Zoning Bylaw; Article 2, the Fire Station Renovation Design; and Article 3, the Demolition Review Bylaw, as presented tonight, with approval for any legal or administrative changes. Seconded by: Christine Stevens Roll call vote: B. Arnold - aye; D. Model - aye; T. Snell - aye; C. Stevens - aye; S. Triola - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Barney Arnold moved to include on the warrant for the Special Town Meeting in November, Article 1, MBTA Community Zoning Bylaw; Article 2, the Fire Station Renovation Design; and Article 3, the Demolition Review Bylaw, as presented tonight, with approval for any legal or administrative changes. Seconded by: Christine Stevens Roll call vote: B. Arnold - aye; D. Model - aye; T. Snell - aye; C. Stevens - aye; S. Triola - aye.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Stevens)
Supports the passage of Article 1 to comply with the MBTA Communities Act GLC 40A 3A 760 CMR 72
Motion: Travis Snell moved that the Select Board supports the passage of Article 1 to comply with the MBTA Communities Act GLC 40A 3A 760 CMR 72. The Select Board does not take a position on any specific site. Seconded by: Barney Arnold Roll call vote: B. Arnold - aye; D. Model - aye; T. Snell - aye; C. Stevens - aye; S. Triola - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Travis Snell moved that the Select Board supports the passage of Article 1 to comply with the MBTA Communities Act GLC 40A 3A 760 CMR 72. The Select Board does not take a position on any specific site. Seconded by: Barney Arnold Roll call vote: B. Arnold - aye; D. Model - aye; T. Snell - aye; C. Stevens - aye; S. Triola - aye.” (Motion: Snell, second: Arnold)
Supports Article 2, the Fire Station Renovation Design Costs
Motion: Barney Arnold moved that the Select Board supports Article 2, the Fire Station Renovation Design Costs. Seconded by: Travis Snell Roll call vote: B. Arnold - aye; D. Model - aye; T. Snell - aye; C. Stevens - aye; S. Triola - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Barney Arnold moved that the Select Board supports Article 2, the Fire Station Renovation Design Costs. Seconded by: Travis Snell Roll call vote: B. Arnold - aye; D. Model - aye; T. Snell - aye; C. Stevens - aye; S. Triola - aye.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Snell)
Finalize and Sign the Special Town Meeting and Special Election Warrants
Approve the Special Town Election warrant with ballot questions for the Special Town Election scheduled for November 13, 2025 in the Clark Room of Town Hall, 66 Westford Street, Carlisle, Mass 01741
Motion: Barney Arnold moved to approve the Special Town Election warrant with ballot questions for the Special Town Election scheduled for November 13, 2025 in the Clark Room of Town Hall, 66 Westford Street, Carlisle, Mass 01741. Seconded by: Scott Triola Voice vote: All in favor, motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion: Barney Arnold moved to approve the Special Town Election warrant with ballot questions for the Special Town Election scheduled for November 13, 2025 in the Clark Room of Town Hall, 66 Westford Street, Carlisle, Mass 01741. Seconded by: Scott Triola Voice vote: All in favor, motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Triola)
Approve the warrant for the Special Town Meeting scheduled for November 2, 2025 in the Corey Auditorium, Cafe, and Gymnasium of the Carlisle Public School, 83 School Street, Carlisle, Mass 01741,...
Motion: Barney Arnold moved to approve the warrant for the Special Town Meeting scheduled for November 2, 2025 in the Corey Auditorium, Cafe, and Gymnasium of the Carlisle Public School, 83 School Street, Carlisle, Mass 01741, as presented tonight. Seconded by: Travis Snell Voice vote: All in favor, motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion: Barney Arnold moved to approve the warrant for the Special Town Meeting scheduled for November 2, 2025 in the Corey Auditorium, Cafe, and Gymnasium of the Carlisle Public School, 83 School Street, Carlisle, Mass 01741, as presented tonight. Seconded by: Travis Snell Voice vote: All in favor, motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Snell)
Set 2026 Annual Town Meeting Date
Set the date of the 2026 Annual Town Meeting to fall in the range of May 17, 18, or 19, 2026
Motion: Barney Arnold moved to set the date of the 2026 Annual Town Meeting to fall in the range of May 17, 18, or 19, 2026. Seconded by: Travis Snell Voice vote: All in favor, motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion: Barney Arnold moved to set the date of the 2026 Annual Town Meeting to fall in the range of May 17, 18, or 19, 2026. Seconded by: Travis Snell Voice vote: All in favor, motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Snell)
Town Administrator Report
Approve the request of Timothy Downing on behalf of the Carlisle Foundation to place two signs around the rotary the week of November 3
Motion: David Model moved to approve the request of Timothy Downing on behalf of the Carlisle Foundation to place two signs around the rotary the week of November 3. Seconded by: Travis Snell Voice vote: All in favor, motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion: David Model moved to approve the request of Timothy Downing on behalf of the Carlisle Foundation to place two signs around the rotary the week of November 3. Seconded by: Travis Snell Voice vote: All in favor, motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Model, second: Snell)
Warrant and Minutes Approval
Approve the minutes of September 16, 22, and 23, 2025
Motion: Barney Arnold moved to approve the minutes of September 16, 22, and 23, 2025. Seconded by: Travis Snell Voice vote: All in favor, motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion: Barney Arnold moved to approve the minutes of September 16, 22, and 23, 2025. Seconded by: Travis Snell Voice vote: All in favor, motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Snell)
Cemetery Deeds
Transfer land in the public burial ground at the Green Cemetery described as follows: Deed 857 to William Gordon Means and Lee Means, lot D357, graves 1, 2, 3, and 4, and deed 858 to Charles and...
Motion: Barney Arnold moved to transfer land in the public burial ground at the Green Cemetery described as follows: Deed 857 to William Gordon Means and Lee Means, lot D357, graves 1, 2, 3, and 4, and deed 858 to Charles and Barbara Sciappa, lot D351, graves 1, 2, 3, and 4. Seconded by: Travis Snell Voice vote: All in favor, motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion: Barney Arnold moved to transfer land in the public burial ground at the Green Cemetery described as follows: Deed 857 to William Gordon Means and Lee Means, lot D357, graves 1, 2, 3, and 4, and deed 858 to Charles and Barbara Sciappa, lot D351, graves 1, 2, 3, and 4. Seconded by: Travis Snell Voice vote: All in favor, motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Snell)
Accept the return of deed 562 for lot D177, graves 1 and 2 from Parkman Howe made retroactively effective from May 25, 2021
Motion: Barney Arnold moved to accept the return of deed 562 for lot D177, graves 1 and 2 from Parkman Howe made retroactively effective from May 25, 2021. Seconded by: Travis Snell Voice vote: All in favor, motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion: Barney Arnold moved to accept the return of deed 562 for lot D177, graves 1 and 2 from Parkman Howe made retroactively effective from May 25, 2021. Seconded by: Travis Snell Voice vote: All in favor, motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Snell)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Motion: Barney Arnold moved to adjourn. Seconded by: Travis Snell Voice vote: All in favor, motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion: Barney Arnold moved to adjourn. Seconded by: Travis Snell Voice vote: All in favor, motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Arnold, 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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