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June 9, 2026
28 recorded votes, 22 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Christine Stevens, David Thomas, Rebekah Vieira, Scott Triola, Travis Snell
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Scott Triola took part remotely.
- Scott Triola left the meeting before it ended.
Every vote, in order
Reorganization of the Board
Appoint Christine Stevens as Chair
Motion: Motion to appoint Christine Stevens as Chair. Made by: Travis Snell Second: Scott Triola Vote: 5-0-0 (Snell-Yes, Stevens-Yes, Thomas-Yes, Triola-Yes, Vieira-Yes) - PASSED
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to appoint Christine Stevens as Chair. Made by: Travis Snell Second: Scott Triola Vote: 5-0-0 (Snell-Yes, Stevens-Yes, Thomas-Yes, Triola-Yes, Vieira-Yes) - PASSED.” (Motion: Snell, second: Triola)
Appoint Travis Snell as Vice Chair
Motion: Motion to appoint Travis Snell as Vice Chair. Made by: Scott Triola Second: Rebekah Vieira Vote: 5-0-0 (Snell-Yes, Stevens-Yes, Thomas-Yes, Triola-Yes, Vieira-Yes) - PASSED
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to appoint Travis Snell as Vice Chair. Made by: Scott Triola Second: Rebekah Vieira Vote: 5-0-0 (Snell-Yes, Stevens-Yes, Thomas-Yes, Triola-Yes, Vieira-Yes) - PASSED.” (Motion: Triola, second: Vieira)
Appoint Dave Thomas as Clerk
Motion: Motion to appoint Dave Thomas as Clerk. Made by: Rebekah Vieira Second: Scott Triola Vote: 5-0-0 (Snell-Yes, Stevens-Yes, Thomas-Yes, Triola-Yes, Vieira-Yes) - PASSED
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to appoint Dave Thomas as Clerk. Made by: Rebekah Vieira Second: Scott Triola Vote: 5-0-0 (Snell-Yes, Stevens-Yes, Thomas-Yes, Triola-Yes, Vieira-Yes) - PASSED.” (Motion: Vieira, second: Triola)
Appoint Scott Triola as primary and Rebekah Vieira as secondary to approve warrants
Motion: Motion to appoint Scott Triola as primary and Rebekah Vieira as secondary to approve warrants. Made by: Scott Triola Second: Rebekah Vieira Vote: 5-0-0 (Snell-Yes, Stevens-Yes, Thomas-Yes, Triola-Yes, Vieira-Yes) - PASSED
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to appoint Scott Triola as primary and Rebekah Vieira as secondary to approve warrants. Made by: Scott Triola Second: Rebekah Vieira Vote: 5-0-0 (Snell-Yes, Stevens-Yes, Thomas-Yes, Triola-Yes, Vieira-Yes) - PASSED.” (Motion: Triola, second: Vieira)
Senior Means Tax Abatement
Set the fiscal year 2027 exemption amount under Section 1 to 100% of the amount of the Massachusetts Circuit Breaker Income Tax Credit pursuant to Section 3 of the Acts of 2024, Chapter 263
Motion: Motion to set the fiscal year 2027 exemption amount under Section 1 to 100% of the amount of the Massachusetts Circuit Breaker Income Tax Credit pursuant to Section 3 of the Acts of 2024, Chapter 263. Made by: Travis Snell Second: Rebekah Vieira Vote: 5-0-0 (Snell-Yes, Stevens-Yes, Thomas-Yes, Triola-Yes, Vieira-Yes) - PASSED
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to set the fiscal year 2027 exemption amount under Section 1 to 100% of the amount of the Massachusetts Circuit Breaker Income Tax Credit pursuant to Section 3 of the Acts of 2024, Chapter 263. Made by: Travis Snell Second: Rebekah Vieira Vote: 5-0-0 (Snell-Yes, Stevens-Yes, Thomas-Yes, Triola-Yes, Vieira-Yes) - PASSED.” (Motion: Snell, second: Vieira)
Interim Police Chief Appointment and Goals
Appoint Andrew Booth as the interim police chief until January 31st, 2027, or until a permanent police chief is appointed
Motion: Motion to appoint Andrew Booth as the interim police chief until January 31st, 2027, or until a permanent police chief is appointed. Made by: Travis Snell Second: Scott Triola Vote: 5-0-0 (Snell-Yes, Stevens-Yes, Thomas-Yes, Triola-Yes, Vieira-Yes) - PASSED
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to appoint Andrew Booth as the interim police chief until January 31st, 2027, or until a permanent police chief is appointed. Made by: Travis Snell Second: Scott Triola Vote: 5-0-0 (Snell-Yes, Stevens-Yes, Thomas-Yes, Triola-Yes, Vieira-Yes) - PASSED.” (Motion: Snell, second: Triola)
FY27 Volunteer Appointments
Appoint Rebekah Vieira as the select board representative to the Affordable Housing Trust with a term to end June 30th, 2027
Motion: Motion to appoint Rebekah Vieira as the select board representative to the Affordable Housing Trust with a term to end June 30th, 2027. Made by: Travis Snell Second: David Thomas Vote: 4-0-0 - PASSED
Yes: Snell, Stevens, Thomas, VieiraScott Triola had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to appoint Rebekah Vieira as the select board representative to the Affordable Housing Trust with a term to end June 30th, 2027. Made by: Travis Snell Second: David Thomas Vote: 4-0-0 - PASSED.” (Motion: Snell, second: Thomas)
Appoint the fiscal year 27 slate for the Affordable Housing Trust as presented pursuant to confirmation of residence
Motion: Motion to appoint the fiscal year 27 slate for the Affordable Housing Trust as presented pursuant to confirmation of residence. Made by: Travis Snell Second: David Thomas Vote: 4-0-0 - PASSED
Yes: Snell, Stevens, Thomas, VieiraScott Triola had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to appoint the fiscal year 27 slate for the Affordable Housing Trust as presented pursuant to confirmation of residence. Made by: Travis Snell Second: David Thomas Vote: 4-0-0 - PASSED.” (Motion: Snell, second: Thomas)
Appoint the fiscal year 27 slate for the Agricultural Commission as presented pursuant to confirmation of residence
Motion: Motion to appoint the fiscal year 27 slate for the Agricultural Commission as presented pursuant to confirmation of residence. Made by: Travis Snell Second: David Thomas Vote: 4-0-0 - PASSED
Yes: Snell, Stevens, Thomas, VieiraScott Triola had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to appoint the fiscal year 27 slate for the Agricultural Commission as presented pursuant to confirmation of residence. Made by: Travis Snell Second: David Thomas Vote: 4-0-0 - PASSED.” (Motion: Snell, second: Thomas)
Appoint the slate of the cemetery committee as presented pursuant to confirmation of residence
Motion: Motion to appoint the slate of the cemetery committee as presented pursuant to confirmation of residence. Made by: Travis Snell Second: David Thomas Vote: 4-0-0 - PASSED
Yes: Snell, Stevens, Thomas, VieiraScott Triola had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to appoint the slate of the cemetery committee as presented pursuant to confirmation of residence. Made by: Travis Snell Second: David Thomas Vote: 4-0-0 - PASSED.” (Motion: Snell, second: Thomas)
Nominate Rebekah Vieira as the select board representative to the community preservation committee with a term to end June 30th, 2027
Motion: Motion to nominate Rebekah Vieira as the select board representative to the community preservation committee with a term to end June 30th, 2027. Made by: Travis Snell Second: David Thomas Vote: 4-0-0 - PASSED
Yes: Snell, Stevens, Thomas, VieiraScott Triola had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to nominate Rebekah Vieira as the select board representative to the community preservation committee with a term to end June 30th, 2027. Made by: Travis Snell Second: David Thomas Vote: 4-0-0 - PASSED.” (Motion: Snell, second: Thomas)
Appoint the slate of the Community Preservation Committee as presented pursuant to confirmation of residence
Motion: Motion to appoint the slate of the Community Preservation Committee as presented pursuant to confirmation of residence. Made by: Travis Snell Second: David Thomas Vote: 4-0-0 - PASSED
Yes: Snell, Stevens, Thomas, VieiraScott Triola had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to appoint the slate of the Community Preservation Committee as presented pursuant to confirmation of residence. Made by: Travis Snell Second: David Thomas Vote: 4-0-0 - PASSED.” (Motion: Snell, second: Thomas)
Appoint the Conservation Commission slate as presented pursuant to confirmation of residence
Motion: Motion to appoint the Conservation Commission slate as presented pursuant to confirmation of residence. Made by: Travis Snell Second: David Thomas Vote: 4-0-0 - PASSED
Yes: Snell, Stevens, Thomas, VieiraScott Triola had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to appoint the Conservation Commission slate as presented pursuant to confirmation of residence. Made by: Travis Snell Second: David Thomas Vote: 4-0-0 - PASSED.” (Motion: Snell, second: Thomas)
Appoint the Council on Aging and Human Services slate for 2027 as presented pursuant to confirmation of residence
Motion: Motion to appoint the Council on Aging and Human Services slate for 2027 as presented pursuant to confirmation of residence. Made by: Travis Snell Second: David Thomas Vote: 4-0-0 - PASSED
Yes: Snell, Stevens, Thomas, VieiraScott Triola had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to appoint the Council on Aging and Human Services slate for 2027 as presented pursuant to confirmation of residence. Made by: Travis Snell Second: David Thomas Vote: 4-0-0 - PASSED.” (Motion: Snell, second: Thomas)
Appoint the 2027 slate for the cultural council as presented pursuant to confirmation of residence
Motion: Motion to appoint the 2027 slate for the cultural council as presented pursuant to confirmation of residence. Made by: Travis Snell Second: David Thomas Vote: 4-0-0 - PASSED
Yes: Snell, Stevens, Thomas, VieiraScott Triola had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to appoint the 2027 slate for the cultural council as presented pursuant to confirmation of residence. Made by: Travis Snell Second: David Thomas Vote: 4-0-0 - PASSED.” (Motion: Snell, second: Thomas)
Appoint the Environmental Sustainability Committee slate as presented pursuant to confirmation of residence
Motion: Motion to appoint the Environmental Sustainability Committee slate as presented pursuant to confirmation of residence. Made by: Rebekah Vieira Second: Travis Snell Vote: 4-0- 0 - PASSED
Yes: Snell, Stevens, Thomas, VieiraScott Triola had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to appoint the Environmental Sustainability Committee slate as presented pursuant to confirmation of residence. Made by: Rebekah Vieira Second: Travis Snell Vote: 4-0- 0 - PASSED.” (Motion: Vieira, second: Snell)
Appoint the Finance Committee slate for 2027 as presented pursuant to confirmation of residency
Motion: Motion to appoint the Finance Committee slate for 2027 as presented pursuant to confirmation of residency. Made by: Travis Snell Second: David Thomas Vote: 4-0-0 - PASSED
Yes: Snell, Stevens, Thomas, VieiraScott Triola had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to appoint the Finance Committee slate for 2027 as presented pursuant to confirmation of residency. Made by: Travis Snell Second: David Thomas Vote: 4-0-0 - PASSED.” (Motion: Snell, second: Thomas)
Appoint the historical commission slate for 2027 as presented pursuant to confirmation of residency
Motion: Motion to appoint the historical commission slate for 2027 as presented pursuant to confirmation of residency. Made by: Travis Snell Second: David Thomas Vote: 4-0-0 - PASSED
Yes: Snell, Stevens, Thomas, VieiraScott Triola had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to appoint the historical commission slate for 2027 as presented pursuant to confirmation of residency. Made by: Travis Snell Second: David Thomas Vote: 4-0-0 - PASSED.” (Motion: Snell, second: Thomas)
Appoint the Municipal Facilities Committee slate as presented pursuant to confirmation of residence
Motion: Motion to appoint the Municipal Facilities Committee slate as presented pursuant to confirmation of residence. Made by: Rebekah Vieira Second: Travis Snell Vote: 4-0-0 - PASSED
Yes: Snell, Stevens, Thomas, VieiraScott Triola had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to appoint the Municipal Facilities Committee slate as presented pursuant to confirmation of residence. Made by: Rebekah Vieira Second: Travis Snell Vote: 4-0-0 - PASSED.” (Motion: Vieira, second: Snell)
Appoint the Recreation Commission slate as presented pursuant to confirmation of residence
Motion: Motion to appoint the Recreation Commission slate as presented pursuant to confirmation of residence. Made by: Travis Snell Second: Travis Snell Vote: 4-0-0 - PASSED
Yes: Snell, Stevens, Thomas, VieiraScott Triola had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting. The minutes name Travis Snell as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to appoint the Recreation Commission slate as presented pursuant to confirmation of residence. Made by: Travis Snell Second: Travis Snell Vote: 4-0-0 - PASSED.” (Motion: Snell)
Nominate Dave Thomas as select board representative to the safety committee with the term to end June 30th, 2027
Motion: Motion to nominate Dave Thomas as select board representative to the safety committee with the term to end June 30th, 2027. Made by: Travis Snell Second: Christine Stevens Vote: 4-0-0 - PASSED
Yes: Snell, Stevens, Thomas, VieiraScott Triola had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to nominate Dave Thomas as select board representative to the safety committee with the term to end June 30th, 2027. Made by: Travis Snell Second: Christine Stevens Vote: 4-0-0 - PASSED.” (Motion: Snell, second: Stevens)
Appoint the Safety Committee slate as presented pursuant to confirmation of residency
Motion: Motion to appoint the Safety Committee slate as presented pursuant to confirmation of residency. Made by: Travis Snell Second: David Thomas Vote: 4-0-0 - PASSED
Yes: Snell, Stevens, Thomas, VieiraScott Triola had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to appoint the Safety Committee slate as presented pursuant to confirmation of residency. Made by: Travis Snell Second: David Thomas Vote: 4-0-0 - PASSED.” (Motion: Snell, second: Thomas)
Appoint the trails committee slate for 2027 as presented pursuant to confirmation of residency
Motion: Motion to appoint the trails committee slate for 2027 as presented pursuant to confirmation of residency. Made by: Travis Snell Second: David Thomas Vote: 4-0-0 - PASSED
Yes: Snell, Stevens, Thomas, VieiraScott Triola had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to appoint the trails committee slate for 2027 as presented pursuant to confirmation of residency. Made by: Travis Snell Second: David Thomas Vote: 4-0-0 - PASSED.” (Motion: Snell, second: Thomas)
Appoint the Transfer Station Action Committee slate for 2027 as presented pursuant to confirmation of residence
Motion: Motion to appoint the Transfer Station Action Committee slate for 2027 as presented pursuant to confirmation of residence. Made by: Travis Snell Second: David Thomas Vote: 4-0-0 - PASSED
Yes: Snell, Stevens, Thomas, VieiraScott Triola had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to appoint the Transfer Station Action Committee slate for 2027 as presented pursuant to confirmation of residence. Made by: Travis Snell Second: David Thomas Vote: 4-0-0 - PASSED.” (Motion: Snell, second: Thomas)
Appoint the Youth Commission slate for 2027 as presented pursuant to confirmation of residency
Motion: Motion to appoint the Youth Commission slate for 2027 as presented pursuant to confirmation of residency. Made by: Travis Snell Second: David Thomas Vote: 4-0-0 - PASSED
Yes: Snell, Stevens, Thomas, VieiraScott Triola had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to appoint the Youth Commission slate for 2027 as presented pursuant to confirmation of residency. Made by: Travis Snell Second: David Thomas Vote: 4-0-0 - PASSED.” (Motion: Snell, second: Thomas)
Town Administrator Report
Allow the Andreessen family to utilize the Clark Room patio on June 27th or July 11th for a memorial service
Motion: Motion to allow the Andreessen family to utilize the Clark Room patio on June 27th or July 11th for a memorial service. Made by: Travis Snell Second: Christine Stevens Vote: 4-0-0 - PASSED
Yes: Snell, Stevens, Thomas, VieiraScott Triola had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to allow the Andreessen family to utilize the Clark Room patio on June 27th or July 11th for a memorial service. Made by: Travis Snell Second: Christine Stevens Vote: 4-0-0 - PASSED.” (Motion: Snell, second: Stevens)
Review of Warrants and Minutes
Approve the minutes from May 26, 2026 for the select board meeting
Motion: Motion to approve the minutes from May 26, 2026 for the select board meeting. Made by: Travis Snell Second: Christine Stevens Vote: 4-0-0 - PASSED
Yes: Snell, Stevens, Thomas, VieiraScott Triola had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to approve the minutes from May 26, 2026 for the select board meeting. Made by: Travis Snell Second: Christine Stevens Vote: 4-0-0 - PASSED.” (Motion: Snell, second: Stevens)
Community Input
Adjourn
Motion: Motion to adjourn. Made by: Travis Snell Second: Rebekah Vieira Vote: 4-0-0 - PASSED
Yes: Snell, Stevens, Thomas, VieiraScott Triola had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to adjourn. Made by: Travis Snell Second: Rebekah Vieira Vote: 4-0-0 - PASSED.” (Motion: Snell, second: Vieira)
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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