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December 2, 2025
12 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
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Present: Barney Arnold, Travis Snell, Christine Stevens, David Model, Scott Triola
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Volunteer Appointments
Appoint Diane Staheli as a member of the Cultural Council, with a term to end June 30, 2028
Motion: Christine Stevens moved to appoint Diane Staheli as a member of the Cultural Council, with a term to end June 30, 2028. Barney Arnold seconded the motion. Vote (Roll Call): Arnold - Aye; Model - Aye; Stevens - Aye; Snell - Aye; Triola - Aye. Motion passed.
From the minutes
“Motion: Christine Stevens moved to appoint Diane Staheli as a member of the Cultural Council, with a term to end June 30, 2028. Barney Arnold seconded the motion. Vote (Roll Call): Arnold - Aye; Model - Aye; Stevens - Aye; Snell - Aye; Triola - Aye. Motion passed..” (Motion: Stevens, second: Arnold)
Appoint Eric Balles as the Environmental Sustainability Committee representative to the Fire Station Building Renovation Committee, subject to ESC vote of confirmation
Motion: Barney Arnold moved to appoint Eric Balles as the Environmental Sustainability Committee representative to the Fire Station Building Renovation Committee, subject to ESC vote of confirmation. Christine Stevens seconded the motion. Vote (Roll Call): Arnold - Aye; Model - Aye; Stevens - Aye; Snell - Aye; Triola - Aye. Motion passed.
From the minutes
“Motion: Barney Arnold moved to appoint Eric Balles as the Environmental Sustainability Committee representative to the Fire Station Building Renovation Committee, subject to ESC vote of confirmation. Christine Stevens seconded the motion. Vote (Roll Call): Arnold - Aye; Model - Aye; Stevens - Aye; Snell - Aye; Triola - Aye. Motion passed..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Stevens)
Appoint Tony Mariano as the Board of Health Representative to the Fire Station Building Renovation Committee
Motion: Barney Arnold moved to appoint Tony Mariano as the Board of Health Representative to the Fire Station Building Renovation Committee. Christine Stevens seconded the motion. Vote (Roll Call): Arnold - Aye; Model - Aye; Stevens - Aye; Triola - Aye. Motion passed.
Yes: Arnold, Model, Stevens, TriolaThe roll call does not list Travis Snell, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion: Barney Arnold moved to appoint Tony Mariano as the Board of Health Representative to the Fire Station Building Renovation Committee. Christine Stevens seconded the motion. Vote (Roll Call): Arnold - Aye; Model - Aye; Stevens - Aye; Triola - Aye. Motion passed..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Stevens)
Appoint Greg Zurlo, Suzanne Spinney, and David Flannery as at-large members of the Fire Station Building Renovation Committee
Motion: Barney Arnold moved to appoint Greg Zurlo, Suzanne Spinney, and David Flannery as at-large members of the Fire Station Building Renovation Committee. David Model seconded the motion. Vote (Roll Call): Arnold - Aye; Model - Aye; Stevens - Aye; Snell - Aye; Triola - Aye. Motion passed.
From the minutes
“Motion: Barney Arnold moved to appoint Greg Zurlo, Suzanne Spinney, and David Flannery as at-large members of the Fire Station Building Renovation Committee. David Model seconded the motion. Vote (Roll Call): Arnold - Aye; Model - Aye; Stevens - Aye; Snell - Aye; Triola - Aye. Motion passed..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Approve the motions titled "Vote of the Select Board" and dated December 2, 2025, as presented in the packet
Motion: Barney Arnold moved to approve the motions titled "Vote of the Select Board" and dated December 2, 2025, as presented in the packet. Christine Stevens seconded the motion. Vote (Roll Call): Arnold - Aye; Model - Aye; Snell - Aye; Stevens - Aye; Triola - Aye. Motion passed.
From the minutes
“Motion: Barney Arnold moved to approve the motions titled "Vote of the Select Board" and dated December 2, 2025, as presented in the packet. Christine Stevens seconded the motion. Vote (Roll Call): Arnold - Aye; Model - Aye; Snell - Aye; Stevens - Aye; Triola - Aye. Motion passed..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Stevens)
Approval of Grant of Conservation Restriction
Approve the grant of conservation restriction of 180 Prospect Street, Carlisle, MA 01741, an approximately 12.77-acre parcel, more or less, described in a deed recorded at Middlesex County...
Motion: Barney Arnold moved to approve the grant of conservation restriction of 180 Prospect Street, Carlisle, MA 01741, an approximately 12.77-acre parcel, more or less, described in a deed recorded at Middlesex County Northern District Registry of Deeds at book 27889, page 75, from grantor Katherine L. Endicott to grantee Sudbury Valley Trustees, Inc., pursuant to MGL c 184, section 31-33, for the purpose of ensuring the premises will be maintained in perpetuity for conservation purposes as described in the grant of conservation restriction. Christine Stevens seconded the motion. Vote (Roll Call): Arnold - Aye; Model - Aye; Stevens - Aye; Triola - Aye. Motion passed.
Yes: Arnold, Model, Stevens, TriolaThe roll call does not list Travis Snell, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion: Barney Arnold moved to approve the grant of conservation restriction of 180 Prospect Street, Carlisle, MA 01741, an approximately 12.77-acre parcel, more or less, described in a deed recorded at Middlesex County Northern District Registry of Deeds at book 27889, page 75, from grantor Katherine L. Endicott to grantee Sudbury Valley Trustees, Inc., pursuant to MGL c 184, section 31-33, for the purpose of ensuring the premises will be maintained in perpetuity for conservation purposes as described in the grant of conservation restriction. Christine Stevens seconded the motion. Vote (Roll Call): Arnold - Aye; Model - Aye; Stevens - Aye; Triola - Aye. Motion passed..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Stevens)
ABCC 2026 Renewal Certification
Approve the 2026 Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission licensing renewal as presented and acknowledge there is no active alcohol license on file in the town of Carlisle
Motion: Christine Stevens moved to approve the 2026 Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission licensing renewal as presented and acknowledge there is no active alcohol license on file in the town of Carlisle. Barney Arnold seconded the motion. Vote (Roll Call): Arnold - Aye; Model - Aye; Snell - Aye; Stevens - Aye; Triola - Aye. Motion passed.
From the minutes
“Motion: Christine Stevens moved to approve the 2026 Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission licensing renewal as presented and acknowledge there is no active alcohol license on file in the town of Carlisle. Barney Arnold seconded the motion. Vote (Roll Call): Arnold - Aye; Model - Aye; Snell - Aye; Stevens - Aye; Triola - Aye. Motion passed..” (Motion: Stevens, second: Arnold)
The Board raised several questions about the proposed policy, including
Approve the revised personnel policies regarding terms of holiday pay (21-3), sick leave (23.0), personal leave (31.0), resignations (35.0), and financial policies and reimbursements (38.0) as...
Motion: Barney Arnold moved to approve the revised personnel policies regarding terms of holiday pay (21-3), sick leave (23.0), personal leave (31.0), resignations (35.0), and financial policies and reimbursements (38.0) as presented in the packet, with Aubrey Thomas agreeing to make the involuntary terminations section parallel to the resignation section. David Model seconded the motion. Vote (Roll Call): Arnold - Aye; Model - Aye; Stevens - Aye; Triola - Aye. Motion passed.
Yes: Arnold, Model, Stevens, TriolaThe roll call does not list Travis Snell, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion: Barney Arnold moved to approve the revised personnel policies regarding terms of holiday pay (21-3), sick leave (23.0), personal leave (31.0), resignations (35.0), and financial policies and reimbursements (38.0) as presented in the packet, with Aubrey Thomas agreeing to make the involuntary terminations section parallel to the resignation section. David Model seconded the motion. Vote (Roll Call): Arnold - Aye; Model - Aye; Stevens - Aye; Triola - Aye. Motion passed..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Updates on various building projects
Accept the memorandum of understanding between Minuteman Senior Services and the Carlisle Council on Aging and Human Services for use of town buildings and authorize the town administrator to sign...
Motion: Barney Arnold moved that the Board accept the memorandum of understanding between Minuteman Senior Services and the Carlisle Council on Aging and Human Services for use of town buildings and authorize the town administrator to sign on the town's behalf. David Model seconded the motion. Vote (Roll Call): Arnold - Aye; Snell - Aye; Stevens - Aye; Triola - Aye. Motion passed.
Yes: Arnold, Snell, Stevens, TriolaThe roll call does not list David Model, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion: Barney Arnold moved that the Board accept the memorandum of understanding between Minuteman Senior Services and the Carlisle Council on Aging and Human Services for use of town buildings and authorize the town administrator to sign on the town's behalf. David Model seconded the motion. Vote (Roll Call): Arnold - Aye; Snell - Aye; Stevens - Aye; Triola - Aye. Motion passed..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Review of Warrants and Minutes
Approve the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting with one correction - changing "municipal steering committee" to "municipal facilities committee" in the section regarding Travis Snell
Motion: Christine Stevens moved to approve the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting with one correction - changing "municipal steering committee" to "municipal facilities committee" in the section regarding Travis Snell. Barney Arnold seconded the motion. Vote (Roll Call): Arnold - Aye; Model - Aye; Stevens - Aye; Triola - Aye. Motion passed.
Yes: Arnold, Model, Stevens, TriolaThe roll call does not list Travis Snell, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion: Christine Stevens moved to approve the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting with one correction - changing "municipal steering committee" to "municipal facilities committee" in the section regarding Travis Snell. Barney Arnold seconded the motion. Vote (Roll Call): Arnold - Aye; Model - Aye; Stevens - Aye; Triola - Aye. Motion passed..” (Motion: Stevens, second: Arnold)
Cemetery Deed Transfer Request Approval
Transfer land in the public burial ground at the Green Cemetery described in: Deed 859 to Samuel Gould, formerly of 111 Pinebrook Road, Lot D-180, Graves 1 and 2; Deed 860 to Jennifer Bush, 68...
Motion: David Model moved to transfer land in the public burial ground at the Green Cemetery described in: Deed 859 to Samuel Gould, formerly of 111 Pinebrook Road, Lot D-180, Graves 1 and 2; Deed 860 to Jennifer Bush, 68 Church Street, Lot D-164, Graves 1, 2, 3, and 4; Deed 861 to John Richardson, 547 Westford Street, Lot D-356, Graves 1, 2, 3, and 4; and Deed 862 to Charles and Arlene Davis of 29 Woodland Road, Lot D-180-7, Grave 1. Barney Arnold seconded the motion. Vote (Roll Call): Arnold - Aye; Model - Aye; Snell - Aye; Stevens - Aye; Triola - Aye. Motion passed.
From the minutes
“Motion: David Model moved to transfer land in the public burial ground at the Green Cemetery described in: Deed 859 to Samuel Gould, formerly of 111 Pinebrook Road, Lot D-180, Graves 1 and 2; Deed 860 to Jennifer Bush, 68 Church Street, Lot D-164, Graves 1, 2, 3, and 4; Deed 861 to John Richardson, 547 Westford Street, Lot D-356, Graves 1, 2, 3, and 4; and Deed 862 to Charles and Arlene Davis of 29 Woodland Road, Lot D-180-7, Grave 1. Barney Arnold seconded the motion. Vote (Roll Call): Arnold - Aye; Model - Aye; Snell - Aye; Stevens - Aye; Triola - Aye. Motion passed..” (Motion: Model, second: Arnold)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Motion: Travis Snell moved to adjourn. David Model seconded the motion. Vote (Roll Call): Arnold - Aye; Model - Aye; Stevens - Aye; Triola - Aye. Motion passed.
Yes: Arnold, Model, Stevens, TriolaThe roll call does not list Travis Snell, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion: Travis Snell moved to adjourn. David Model seconded the motion. Vote (Roll Call): Arnold - Aye; Model - Aye; Stevens - Aye; Triola - Aye. Motion passed..” (Motion: Snell, second: Model)
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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