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May 12, 2026
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Scott Triola, who is counted absent.
Present: David Model, Barney Arnold, Travis Snell, Christine Stevens
Absent: Scott Triola
Every vote, in order
Executive Session
Enter Executive Session pursuant to Purpose 7 of the Open Meeting Law, MGL c. 30A, §22, specifically to perform a review and approval of Executive Session minutes from 2023 to 2026 and to...
Vice Chair Arnold moved to enter Executive Session pursuant to Purpose 7 of the Open Meeting Law, MGL c. 30A, §22, specifically to perform a review and approval of Executive Session minutes from 2023 to 2026 and to determine whether all or portions thereof may be publicly released. Select Board Member Model seconded. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Arnold moved to enter Executive Session pursuant to Purpose 7 of the Open Meeting Law, MGL c. 30A, §22, specifically to perform a review and approval of Executive Session minutes from 2023 to 2026 and to determine whether all or portions thereof may be publicly released. Select Board Member Model seconded. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Town Meeting Update and Recommendations (Votes)
Accept the changes to the operating budget as presented by Finance Committee Chair Catacchio
Vice Chair Arnold moved to accept the changes to the operating budget as presented by Finance Committee Chair Catacchio. Select Board Member Model seconded. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Arnold moved to accept the changes to the operating budget as presented by Finance Committee Chair Catacchio. Select Board Member Model seconded. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Recommend Article 26 in its entirety as presented by Vice Chair Arnold (see Appendix A)
Select Board Member Model moved that the Select Board recommend Article 26 in its entirety as presented by Vice Chair Arnold (see Appendix A). Select Board Member Stevens seconded. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Model moved that the Select Board recommend Article 26 in its entirety as presented by Vice Chair Arnold (see Appendix A). Select Board Member Stevens seconded. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote..” (Motion: Model, second: Stevens)
Key amendments discussed and agreed upon included
Recommend adoption of Article 22 as it was presented that evening and as it will appear in the motions booklet
Vice Chair Arnold moved that the Select Board recommend adoption of Article 22 as it was presented that evening and as it will appear in the motions booklet. Select Board Member Model seconded. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Arnold moved that the Select Board recommend adoption of Article 22 as it was presented that evening and as it will appear in the motions booklet. Select Board Member Model seconded. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Capital Project Updates
Approve the request of the Carlisle Poppy Project for use of the Town Common for their annual poppy display honoring military service members who died in war
Vice Chair Arnold moved to approve the request of the Carlisle Poppy Project for use of the Town Common for their annual poppy display honoring military service members who died in war. Select Board Member Model seconded. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Arnold moved to approve the request of the Carlisle Poppy Project for use of the Town Common for their annual poppy display honoring military service members who died in war. Select Board Member Model seconded. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Approve the request of the Carlisle Garden Club for use of the Town Common on Friday, May 15th and Saturday, May 16th for their annual plant sale
Vice Chair Arnold moved to approve the request of the Carlisle Garden Club for use of the Town Common on Friday, May 15th and Saturday, May 16th for their annual plant sale. Select Board Member Model seconded. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Arnold moved to approve the request of the Carlisle Garden Club for use of the Town Common on Friday, May 15th and Saturday, May 16th for their annual plant sale. Select Board Member Model seconded. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Approve the request of the Environmental Sustainability Committee for use of Town Land on May 23rd and 24th to host a hands-on invasive species identification and removal workshop around the Town...
Vice Chair Arnold moved to approve the request of the Environmental Sustainability Committee for use of Town Land on May 23rd and 24th to host a hands-on invasive species identification and removal workshop around the Town Hall building and the Conant Land Trail, including the replacement of select species. Select Board Member Model seconded. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Arnold moved to approve the request of the Environmental Sustainability Committee for use of Town Land on May 23rd and 24th to host a hands-on invasive species identification and removal workshop around the Town Hall building and the Conant Land Trail, including the replacement of select species. Select Board Member Model seconded. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Review of Warrants and Minutes
Approve the minutes of the April 28, 2026 Select Board meeting
Vice Chair Arnold moved to approve the minutes of the April 28, 2026 Select Board meeting. Select Board Member Snell seconded. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Arnold moved to approve the minutes of the April 28, 2026 Select Board meeting. Select Board Member Snell seconded. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Snell)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Select Board Member Snell moved to adjourn. Select Board Member Model seconded. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Snell moved to adjourn. Select Board Member Model seconded. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote..” (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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