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Carlisle Select Board
How the Carlisle Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide for three-year terms. Christine Stevens joined the board after the June 3, 2025 town election, succeeding Kate Reid; Travis Snell and Barney Arnold were re-elected. On June 10, 2025 the board unanimously chose Scott Triola as Chair, Barney Arnold as Vice Chair and Christine Stevens as Clerk (voice votes). Barney Arnold and David Model’s last meeting was May 26, 2026. Covers 32 meetings, June 10 to May 26, 2026.
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What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
Sources: Massachusetts Select Board Handbook (MMA) · Mass. Division of Local Services: the town budgetYour Carlisle ballot: 13 quizzes, about a minute each.
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Members
ChairScott TriolaChair · At-large · at 30 of 32 meetingsVice-ChairBarney ArnoldVice Chair · At-large · at 31 of 32 meetings
Travis SnellMember · At-large · at 31 of 32 meetings
Christine StevensClerk · At-large · at 29 of 32 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
About missing minutes
Loaded: Carlisle Select Board minutes from January 9, 2018 through September 8, 2026: 247 meetings and 1,946 votes. The town’s Agenda Center holds the board’s minutes back to 2006; MassVoter has loaded 2018 on. The October 17, 2020 Special Town Meeting renamed the Board of Selectmen the Select Board; the minutes use the new name from October 27, 2020. Most minutes are typed documents with searchable text; 36 sets from 2018 to 2021 have no usable text (35 scanned images and one file with a garbled text layer), which MassVoter read with text recognition and checked where names were unclear. Not here: executive-session minutes; cancelled meetings; votes of the Finance Committee, Planning Board, Board of Health, School Committee, Library Trustees and other boards at joint meetings (two joint meetings are recorded only in the other board’s minutes, which show no Select Board vote); meetings with an agenda but no posted minutes (among them May 29, 2018 (the minutes link leads to a missing file), October 22, 2019, June 8, 2021, December 7, 2021, May 4, 2022 (the file posted is a draft of the May 24, 2022 minutes), September 13, 2022 (the file posted is a draft of the October 11, 2022 minutes), February 16, 2023 (the file posted is the February 28, 2023 minutes), September 12, 2023, May 7, 2024, July 23, 2024 (the agenda is posted in place of minutes) and August 13, 2024 (the minutes link opens an empty file)); and meetings after September 8, 2026 (the September 22 and October 6, 2026 minutes are not posted yet). Carlisle’s minutes usually read “On the motion made by … and seconded by …, it was unanimously VOTED” or “The motion carried by unanimous voice vote,” which is shown as every member present voting yes. Whenever a member takes part remotely (and at every meeting from March 2020 to 2022) the board votes by roll call (“ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, N. Brown-Nay, …”), shown by name; some roll calls list a member with no vote or leave a member out, and that member is left out of that vote, with a note. Members who abstain or vote no are usually named. Where a split count names no one (“VOTED (3-2)”) we show the count only, with a note (16 votes), and where the minutes say only “it was VOTED” with no count or names we show the result only (47 votes). Members who recused themselves are not shown in that vote; members who arrived late or left early are shown only in the votes they were there for. A motion with no recorded outcome is not counted as a vote. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
Mar 24Recommend the CPA preservation and restoration of town records…Motion: Motion to recommend the CPA preservation and restoration of town records…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
March 24, 2026: Recommend the CPA preservation and restoration of town records project for $14,000, the CPA amenities building for CCHS for $465,460, and the CPA rental assistance project for $100,000 to be…
Motion to recommend the CPA preservation and restoration of town records project for $14,000, the CPA amenities building for CCHS for $465,460, and the CPA rental assistance project for $100,000 to be used over FY27 and FY28 was made by CPC Chair Barney (acting as a Select Board member) and seconded by Chair Triola. The motion carried 5-0, with Arnold, aye; Model, aye; Snell, aye; Stevens, aye; and Triola, aye.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion to recommend the CPA preservation and restoration of town records project for $14,000, the CPA amenities building for CCHS for $465,460, and the CPA rental assistance project for $100,000 to be used over FY27 and FY28 was made by CPC Chair Barney (acting as a Select Board member) and seconded by Chair Triola. The motion carried 5-0, with Arnold, aye; Model, aye; Snell, aye; Stevens, aye; and Triola, aye..” (second: Triola)
Mar 10Approve the minutes of the February 25, 2026 select…Motion: Motion: Barney Arnold moved to approve the minutes of the February…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Stevens
March 10, 2026: Approve the minutes of the February 25, 2026 select board meeting as amended to reflect that Appendix A was a list provided by Benfield residents
Motion: Barney Arnold moved to approve the minutes of the February 25, 2026 select board meeting as amended to reflect that Appendix A was a list provided by Benfield residents. David Model seconded. Roll call vote: Arnold aye, Model aye, Snell aye, Stevens abstained, Triola aye. Motion passed 4-0-1.
Yes: Arnold, Model, Snell, TriolaAbstained: Stevens
From the minutes
“Motion: Barney Arnold moved to approve the minutes of the February 25, 2026 select board meeting as amended to reflect that Appendix A was a list provided by Benfield residents. David Model seconded. Roll call vote: Arnold aye, Model aye, Snell aye, Stevens abstained, Triola aye. Motion passed 4-0-1..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Jan 27By Travis SnellMotion: Moved by Travis Snell, seconded by Christine Stevens Motion passed with…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Model
January 27, 2026: By Travis Snell
Moved by Travis Snell, seconded by Christine Stevens Motion passed with four in favor and David Model abstaining
Yes: Arnold, Snell, Stevens, TriolaAbstained: Model
From the minutes
“Moved by Travis Snell, seconded by Christine Stevens Motion passed with four in favor and David Model abstaining.” (Motion: Snell, second: Stevens)
Jan 27By Christine StevensMotion: Moved by Christine Stevens, seconded by Travis Snell Motion passed with…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Model
January 27, 2026: By Christine Stevens
Moved by Christine Stevens, seconded by Travis Snell Motion passed with four in favor and David Model abstaining
Yes: Arnold, Snell, Stevens, TriolaAbstained: Model
From the minutes
“Moved by Christine Stevens, seconded by Travis Snell Motion passed with four in favor and David Model abstaining.” (Motion: Stevens, second: Snell)
Dec 2Appoint Tony Mariano as the Board of Health Representative…Motion: Motion: Barney Arnold moved to appoint Tony Mariano as the Board…Passed 4–0 · see note
December 2, 2025: 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)
Dec 2Approve the grant of conservation restriction of 180 Prospect…Motion: Motion: Barney Arnold moved to approve the grant of conservation restriction…Passed 4–0 · see note
December 2, 2025: 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)
Dec 2Approve the revised personnel policies regarding terms of holiday…Motion: Motion: Barney Arnold moved to approve the revised personnel policies regarding…Passed 4–0 · see note
December 2, 2025: 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)
Dec 2Accept the memorandum of understanding between Minuteman Senior Services…Motion: Motion: Barney Arnold moved that the Board accept the memorandum of…Passed 4–0 · see note
December 2, 2025: 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)
Dec 2Approve the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting…Motion: Motion: Christine Stevens moved to approve the minutes from the November…Passed 4–0 · see note
December 2, 2025: 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)
Sep 23Approve the minutes from September 2, 2025Motion: Motion: Travis Snell moved to approve the minutes from September 2,…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Model
September 23, 2025: Approve the minutes from September 2, 2025
Motion: Travis Snell moved to approve the minutes from September 2, 2025. Second: Travis Snell Vote: Arnold - aye; Model - abstain; Snell - aye; Stevens - aye; Triola - aye. Motion passes.
Yes: Arnold, Snell, Stevens, TriolaAbstained: ModelThe minutes name Travis Snell as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Travis Snell moved to approve the minutes from September 2, 2025. Second: Travis Snell Vote: Arnold - aye; Model - abstain; Snell - aye; Stevens - aye; Triola - aye. Motion passes..” (Motion: 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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