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November 18, 2025
16 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Barney Arnold, Travis Snell, Christine Stevens, David Model, Scott Triola
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appointments and Resignations
Appoint Maeve Lobo as a member of the Cemetery Committee with a term to end June 30, 2027, and to appoint Alan Gilden as the Environmental Sustainability Committee representative to the Safety...
Motion: Barney Arnold moved to appoint Maeve Lobo as a member of the Cemetery Committee with a term to end June 30, 2027, and to appoint Alan Gilden as the Environmental Sustainability Committee representative to the Safety Committee. Second: David Model Vote: Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“Motion: Barney Arnold moved to appoint Maeve Lobo as a member of the Cemetery Committee with a term to end June 30, 2027, and to appoint Alan Gilden as the Environmental Sustainability Committee representative to the Safety Committee. Second: David Model Vote: Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Fiscal Year 2026 Tax Classification Hearing
Open the fiscal year 26 tax classification hearing
Motion: David Model moved to open the fiscal year 26 tax classification hearing. Second: Travis Snell Vote: Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“Motion: David Model moved to open the fiscal year 26 tax classification hearing. Second: Travis Snell Vote: Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Model, second: Snell)
The Board unanimously approved all four recommendations
For the purpose of setting the fiscal 2026 property tax rate adopt a residential factor of 1, thereby establishing a uniform tax rate for all property classes
Motion: Barney Arnold moved that the Select Board for the purpose of setting the fiscal 2026 property tax rate adopt a residential factor of 1, thereby establishing a uniform tax rate for all property classes. Second: David Model Vote: Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“Motion: Barney Arnold moved that the Select Board for the purpose of setting the fiscal 2026 property tax rate adopt a residential factor of 1, thereby establishing a uniform tax rate for all property classes. Second: David Model Vote: Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Does not grant an open space discount for fiscal year 2026
Motion: Barney Arnold moved that the board does not grant an open space discount for fiscal year 2026. Second: David Model Vote: Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“Motion: Barney Arnold moved that the board does not grant an open space discount for fiscal year 2026. Second: David Model Vote: Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Does not adopt a residential exemption for fiscal year 2026
Motion: Barney Arnold moved that the board does not adopt a residential exemption for fiscal year 2026. Second: David Model Vote: Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“Motion: Barney Arnold moved that the board does not adopt a residential exemption for fiscal year 2026. Second: David Model Vote: Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Does not adopt a small commercial exemption for fiscal year 2026
Motion: Barney Arnold moved that the board does not adopt a small commercial exemption for fiscal year 2026. Second: David Model Vote: Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“Motion: Barney Arnold moved that the board does not adopt a small commercial exemption for fiscal year 2026. Second: David Model Vote: Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Close the FY 2026 tax classification hearing with thanks to the board of assessors and the assessing department
Motion: Barney Arnold moved to close the FY 2026 tax classification hearing with thanks to the board of assessors and the assessing department. Second: David Model Vote: Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“Motion: Barney Arnold moved to close the FY 2026 tax classification hearing with thanks to the board of assessors and the assessing department. Second: David Model Vote: Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Natural Gas Contract
Approve the contract between the Town of Carlisle and Sprague Operating Resources and to authorize the Town Administrator to enter into negotiations on the town's behalf based on the information...
Motion: Barney Arnold moved to approve the contract between the Town of Carlisle and Sprague Operating Resources and to authorize the Town Administrator to enter into negotiations on the town's behalf based on the information presented at the meeting, not to exceed $11 per dekatherm. Second: David Model Vote: Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“Motion: Barney Arnold moved to approve the contract between the Town of Carlisle and Sprague Operating Resources and to authorize the Town Administrator to enter into negotiations on the town's behalf based on the information presented at the meeting, not to exceed $11 per dekatherm. Second: David Model Vote: Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Open the warrant of the annual town meeting currently scheduled for May 18, 2026, to close the warrant on February 10, 2026, with a deadline for final bylaw language of April 7, 2026
Motion: Barney Arnold moved to open the warrant of the annual town meeting currently scheduled for May 18, 2026, to close the warrant on February 10, 2026, with a deadline for final bylaw language of April 7, 2026. Second: David Model Vote: Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“Motion: Barney Arnold moved to open the warrant of the annual town meeting currently scheduled for May 18, 2026, to close the warrant on February 10, 2026, with a deadline for final bylaw language of April 7, 2026. Second: David Model Vote: Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Fire Station Renovation Building Committee Charter
Approve the Fire Station Renovation Building Committee Charter as presented
Motion: David Model moved to approve the Fire Station Renovation Building Committee Charter as presented. Second: Barney Arnold Vote: Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“Motion: David Model moved to approve the Fire Station Renovation Building Committee Charter as presented. Second: Barney Arnold Vote: Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Model, second: Arnold)
Personnel Policies Discussion
Approve the personnel policy as presented with the understanding that the HR director will return at a subsequent meeting with revisions as suggested
Motion: David Model moved to approve the personnel policy as presented with the understanding that the HR director will return at a subsequent meeting with revisions as suggested. Second: Barney Arnold Vote: Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“Motion: David Model moved to approve the personnel policy as presented with the understanding that the HR director will return at a subsequent meeting with revisions as suggested. Second: Barney Arnold Vote: Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Model, second: Arnold)
Town Administrator Report
Declare the town-owned SUV utilized by the DPW director as surplus and transferred to the Council on Aging and Human Services for use by their staff to support services
Motion: Barney Arnold moved to declare the town-owned SUV utilized by the DPW director as surplus and transferred to the Council on Aging and Human Services for use by their staff to support services. Second: David Model Vote: Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“Motion: Barney Arnold moved to declare the town-owned SUV utilized by the DPW director as surplus and transferred to the Council on Aging and Human Services for use by their staff to support services. Second: David Model Vote: Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Accept the $1,000 dollar gift in honor of Maggie Majewski Ascalillo and established a community crisis gift account under provisions of Massachusetts general law chapter 44 section 53a as...
Motion: Barney Arnold moved that the Board accept the $1,000 dollar gift in honor of Maggie Majewski Ascalillo and established a community crisis gift account under provisions of Massachusetts general law chapter 44 section 53a as requested by the donor to provide direct assistance to Carlisle residents under the administration of the Council on Aging and Human Services. Second: Christine Stevens Vote: Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“Motion: Barney Arnold moved that the Board accept the $1,000 dollar gift in honor of Maggie Majewski Ascalillo and established a community crisis gift account under provisions of Massachusetts general law chapter 44 section 53a as requested by the donor to provide direct assistance to Carlisle residents under the administration of the Council on Aging and Human Services. Second: Christine Stevens Vote: Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Stevens)
Expend from the Gleason Clock Trust Fund an amount not to exceed the current expendable balance, approximately $1,450, to offset the clock repair invoice, the remainder of which will be paid...
Motion: Barney Arnold moved to expend from the Gleason Clock Trust Fund an amount not to exceed the current expendable balance, approximately $1,450, to offset the clock repair invoice, the remainder of which will be paid through the select board expense account. Second: Scott Triola Vote: Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“Motion: Barney Arnold moved to expend from the Gleason Clock Trust Fund an amount not to exceed the current expendable balance, approximately $1,450, to offset the clock repair invoice, the remainder of which will be paid through the select board expense account. Second: Scott Triola Vote: Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Triola)
Review of Warrants and Minutes
Approve the Minutes of the October 21, 2025, November 2, 2025, and November 3, 2025 Select Board meetings
Motion: Barney Arnold moved to approve the Minutes of the October 21, 2025, November 2, 2025, and November 3, 2025 Select Board meetings. Second: David Model Vote: Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“Motion: Barney Arnold moved to approve the Minutes of the October 21, 2025, November 2, 2025, and November 3, 2025 Select Board meetings. Second: David Model Vote: Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Motion: David Model moved to adjourn. Second: Travis Snell Vote: Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“Motion: David Model moved to adjourn. Second: Travis Snell Vote: Approved unanimously.” (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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