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March 24, 2026
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Barney Arnold, Travis Snell, Christine Stevens, David Model, Scott Triola
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- David Model took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Appointments and Resignations
Appoint David Model as the Select Board representative to the interim superintendent search committee
Motion to appoint David Model as the Select Board representative to the interim superintendent search committee was made by Select Board Member Arnold and seconded by Clerk Christine Stevens. The motion carried 5-0, with Arnold, aye; Model, aye; Snell, aye; Stevens, aye; and Triola, aye.
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint David Model as the Select Board representative to the interim superintendent search committee was made by Select Board Member Arnold and seconded by Clerk Christine Stevens. The motion carried 5-0, with Arnold, aye; Model, aye; Snell, aye; Stevens, aye; and Triola, aye..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Stevens)
FY27 Budget and Town Meeting Capital Articles
Recommend to Town Meeting the operating budget of $38,977,248; the capital equipment article of $955,000; the building maintenance article of $407,705; the town hall rehabilitation project debt of...
Motion to recommend to Town Meeting the operating budget of $38,977,248; the capital equipment article of $955,000; the building maintenance article of $407,705; the town hall rehabilitation project debt of $1,300,000; the fire station project of $17,466,760; and the DPW building design of $1,400,000, as presented, was made by Select Board Member Arnold and seconded by Select Board Member Model. The motion carried 5-0, with Arnold, aye; Model, aye; Snell, aye; Stevens, aye; and Triola, aye.
From the minutes
“Motion to recommend to Town Meeting the operating budget of $38,977,248; the capital equipment article of $955,000; the building maintenance article of $407,705; the town hall rehabilitation project debt of $1,300,000; the fire station project of $17,466,760; and the DPW building design of $1,400,000, as presented, was made by Select Board Member Arnold and seconded by Select Board Member Model. The motion carried 5-0, with Arnold, aye; Model, aye; Snell, aye; Stevens, aye; and Triola, aye..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Town Meeting General Articles
Recommend the two articles presented by the Safety Committee- adoption of MGL Chapter 90, Section 18B (enabling the establishment of safety zones) and the traffic study phases 1 and 2-was
Motion to recommend the two articles presented by the Safety Committee- adoption of MGL Chapter 90, Section 18B (enabling the establishment of safety zones) and the traffic study phases 1 and 2-was made by Select Board Member Arnold and seconded by Select Board Member Snell. The motion carried 5-0, with Arnold, aye; Model, aye; Snell, aye; Stevens, aye; and Triola, aye.
From the minutes
“Motion to recommend the two articles presented by the Safety Committee- adoption of MGL Chapter 90, Section 18B (enabling the establishment of safety zones) and the traffic study phases 1 and 2-was made by Select Board Member Arnold and seconded by Select Board Member Snell. The motion carried 5-0, with Arnold, aye; Model, aye; Snell, aye; Stevens, aye; and Triola, aye..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Snell)
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...
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)
Recommend the cell tower lease warrant article-authorizing the leasing of attachment rights on the Proctor Road tower for cellular service in exchange for an annual lease payment and improved...
Motion to recommend the cell tower lease warrant article-authorizing the leasing of attachment rights on the Proctor Road tower for cellular service in exchange for an annual lease payment and improved cellular coverage-was made by Select Board Member Arnold and seconded by Clerk Christine Stevens. The motion carried 5-0, with Arnold, aye; Model, aye; Snell, aye; Stevens, aye; and Triola, aye.
From the minutes
“Motion to recommend the cell tower lease warrant article-authorizing the leasing of attachment rights on the Proctor Road tower for cellular service in exchange for an annual lease payment and improved cellular coverage-was made by Select Board Member Arnold and seconded by Clerk Christine Stevens. The motion carried 5-0, with Arnold, aye; Model, aye; Snell, aye; Stevens, aye; and Triola, aye..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Stevens)
Recommend the cemetery expansion study for $20,000 and the cemetery fee increase to $800 with a 50/50 split between the cemetery fee and perpetual fund
Motion to recommend the cemetery expansion study for $20,000 and the cemetery fee increase to $800 with a 50/50 split between the cemetery fee and perpetual fund was made by Select Board Member Arnold and seconded by Select Board Member Snell. The motion carried 5-0, with Arnold, aye; Model, aye; Snell, aye; Stevens, aye; and Triola, aye.
From the minutes
“Motion to recommend the cemetery expansion study for $20,000 and the cemetery fee increase to $800 with a 50/50 split between the cemetery fee and perpetual fund was made by Select Board Member Arnold and seconded by Select Board Member Snell. The motion carried 5-0, with Arnold, aye; Model, aye; Snell, aye; Stevens, aye; and Triola, aye..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Snell)
Approve and execute the employment agreement between the Town of Carlisle and Andrew Amendola for the position of Police Chief, commencing July 1, 2026 and expiring June 30, 2031, and to authorize...
Motion to approve and execute the employment agreement between the Town of Carlisle and Andrew Amendola for the position of Police Chief, commencing July 1, 2026 and expiring June 30, 2031, and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign and confer with Town Counsel for any administrative edits, was made by Select Board Member Arnold and seconded by Clerk Christine Stevens. The motion carried 5-0, with Arnold, aye; Model, aye; Snell, aye; Stevens, aye; and Triola, aye.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve and execute the employment agreement between the Town of Carlisle and Andrew Amendola for the position of Police Chief, commencing July 1, 2026 and expiring June 30, 2031, and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign and confer with Town Counsel for any administrative edits, was made by Select Board Member Arnold and seconded by Clerk Christine Stevens. The motion carried 5-0, with Arnold, aye; Model, aye; Snell, aye; Stevens, aye; and Triola, aye..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Stevens)
Town Administrator McLane delivered the following report
Approve the Old Home Day Committee's request for use of town lands, buildings, and roads on June 20 and 21-including the town center, Spaulding Field, town hall, and selected roads-and to...
Motion to approve the Old Home Day Committee's request for use of town lands, buildings, and roads on June 20 and 21-including the town center, Spaulding Field, town hall, and selected roads-and to recommend use of the school and grounds to the School Committee, and use of the fire station to the Fire Chief, was made by Select Board Member Arnold and seconded by Select Board Member Snell. The motion carried 5-0, with Arnold, aye; Model, aye; Snell, aye; Stevens, aye; and Triola, aye.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Old Home Day Committee's request for use of town lands, buildings, and roads on June 20 and 21-including the town center, Spaulding Field, town hall, and selected roads-and to recommend use of the school and grounds to the School Committee, and use of the fire station to the Fire Chief, was made by Select Board Member Arnold and seconded by Select Board Member Snell. The motion carried 5-0, with Arnold, aye; Model, aye; Snell, aye; Stevens, aye; and Triola, aye..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Snell)
Review of Warrants and Minutes
Accept the minutes of February 24, 2026, as amended
Motion to accept the minutes of February 24, 2026, as amended, was made by Select Board Member Arnold and seconded by Select Board Member Snell. The motion carried 5-0, with Arnold, aye; Model, aye; Snell, aye; Stevens, aye; and Triola, aye.
From the minutes
“Motion to accept the minutes of February 24, 2026, as amended, was made by Select Board Member Arnold and seconded by Select Board Member Snell. The motion carried 5-0, with Arnold, aye; Model, aye; Snell, aye; Stevens, aye; and Triola, aye..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Snell)
Cemetery Deeds
Transfer land in the public burial ground at Green Cemetery and to correct Deed 863 to include Susan Evans as a co-owner with Scott Evans
Motion to transfer land in the public burial ground at Green Cemetery and to correct Deed 863 to include Susan Evans as a co-owner with Scott Evans was made by Select Board Member Arnold and seconded by Select Board Member Snell. The motion carried 5-0, with Arnold, aye; Model, aye; Snell, aye; Stevens, aye; and Triola, aye.
From the minutes
“Motion to transfer land in the public burial ground at Green Cemetery and to correct Deed 863 to include Susan Evans as a co-owner with Scott Evans was made by Select Board Member Arnold and seconded by Select Board Member Snell. The motion carried 5-0, with Arnold, aye; Model, aye; Snell, aye; Stevens, aye; and Triola, aye..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Snell)
Transfer land in the public burial ground at Green Cemetery and to issue Deed 867 for Lot D 350, Graves 1 and 3, to Lawrence Sorli and David Fouche of Westford Street
Motion to transfer land in the public burial ground at Green Cemetery and to issue Deed 867 for Lot D 350, Graves 1 and 3, to Lawrence Sorli and David Fouche of Westford Street was made by Select Board Member Arnold and seconded by Clerk Christine Stevens. The motion carried 5-0, with Arnold, aye; Model, aye; Snell, aye; Stevens, aye; and Triola, aye.
From the minutes
“Motion to transfer land in the public burial ground at Green Cemetery and to issue Deed 867 for Lot D 350, Graves 1 and 3, to Lawrence Sorli and David Fouche of Westford Street was made by Select Board Member Arnold and seconded by Clerk Christine Stevens. The motion carried 5-0, with Arnold, aye; Model, aye; Snell, aye; Stevens, aye; and Triola, aye..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Stevens)
Accept the return of Deed 309 for Lot 508, Graves 1, 2, and 8, from Mary Martines, as the land is unusable
Motion to accept the return of Deed 309 for Lot 508, Graves 1, 2, and 8, from Mary Martines, as the land is unusable, was made by Select Board Member Arnold and seconded by Select Board Member Snell. The motion carried 5-0, with Arnold, aye; Model, aye; Snell, aye; Stevens, aye; and Triola, aye.
From the minutes
“Motion to accept the return of Deed 309 for Lot 508, Graves 1, 2, and 8, from Mary Martines, as the land is unusable, was made by Select Board Member Arnold and seconded by Select Board Member Snell. The motion carried 5-0, with Arnold, aye; Model, aye; Snell, aye; Stevens, aye; and Triola, aye..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Snell)
Transfer land in the public burial ground at Green Cemetery and to issue Deed 868 for Lot D 204, Graves 1 through 8, to Mary Martines to replace the unusable lot
Motion to transfer land in the public burial ground at Green Cemetery and to issue Deed 868 for Lot D 204, Graves 1 through 8, to Mary Martines to replace the unusable lot was made by Select Board Member Arnold and seconded by Select Board Member Snell. The motion carried 5-0, with Arnold, aye; Model, aye; Snell, aye; Stevens, aye; and Triola, aye.
From the minutes
“Motion to transfer land in the public burial ground at Green Cemetery and to issue Deed 868 for Lot D 204, Graves 1 through 8, to Mary Martines to replace the unusable lot was made by Select Board Member Arnold and seconded by Select Board Member Snell. The motion carried 5-0, with Arnold, aye; Model, aye; Snell, aye; Stevens, aye; and Triola, aye..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Snell)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn was made by Select Board Member Arnold and seconded by Select Board Member Snell. The motion carried 5-0, with Arnold, aye; Model, aye; Snell, aye; Stevens, aye; and Triola, aye.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn was made by Select Board Member Arnold and seconded by Select Board Member Snell. The motion carried 5-0, with Arnold, aye; Model, aye; Snell, aye; Stevens, aye; and Triola, aye..” (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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