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July 28, 2026
17 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Christine Stevens, Scott Triola, Rebekah Vieira, Travis Snell, David Thomas
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Community Input
Approve the early in-person voting hours for the September 1, 2026 State Primary and November 3, 2026 State Election as described in the memo prepared by Town Clerk Ashley Cote dated June 30, 2026
Select Board Member Triola moved to approve the early in-person voting hours for the September 1, 2026 State Primary and November 3, 2026 State Election as described in the memo prepared by Town Clerk Ashley Cote dated June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Snell. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Triola moved to approve the early in-person voting hours for the September 1, 2026 State Primary and November 3, 2026 State Election as described in the memo prepared by Town Clerk Ashley Cote dated June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Snell. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Triola, second: Snell)
Approve the State Primary Warrant
Approve the warrant for the State Primary scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, 2026 from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM in the Clark Room of Town Hall as presented in the packet
Select Board Member Triola moved to approve the warrant for the State Primary scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, 2026 from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM in the Clark Room of Town Hall as presented in the packet. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Snell. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Triola moved to approve the warrant for the State Primary scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, 2026 from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM in the Clark Room of Town Hall as presented in the packet. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Snell. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Triola, second: Snell)
Appointments
Appoint Sara Wengert of Page Brook Road to the Recreation Commission with a term to end June 30, 2029
Select Board Member Triola moved to appoint Sara Wengert of Page Brook Road to the Recreation Commission with a term to end June 30, 2029. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Vieira. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Triola moved to appoint Sara Wengert of Page Brook Road to the Recreation Commission with a term to end June 30, 2029. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Vieira. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Triola, second: Vieira)
Appoint Krissy O'Shea as the Historical Commission representative to the Community Preservation Committee with a term to end June 30, 2027
Select Board Member Triola moved to appoint Krissy O'Shea as the Historical Commission representative to the Community Preservation Committee with a term to end June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Vieira. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Triola moved to appoint Krissy O'Shea as the Historical Commission representative to the Community Preservation Committee with a term to end June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Vieira. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Triola, second: Vieira)
Appoint Sylvia Willard as the Conservation Commission representative to the Community Preservation Committee with a term to end June 30, 2027
Select Board Member Triola moved to appoint Sylvia Willard as the Conservation Commission representative to the Community Preservation Committee with a term to end June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Vieira. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Triola moved to appoint Sylvia Willard as the Conservation Commission representative to the Community Preservation Committee with a term to end June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Vieira. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Triola, second: Vieira)
Appoint Sara Wengert as the Recreation Commission representative to the Community Preservation Committee with a term to end June 30, 2027
Select Board Member Triola moved to appoint Sara Wengert as the Recreation Commission representative to the Community Preservation Committee with a term to end June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Vieira. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Triola moved to appoint Sara Wengert as the Recreation Commission representative to the Community Preservation Committee with a term to end June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Vieira. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Triola, second: Vieira)
Appoint Valerie Thaddeus to the Safety Committee with a term to end June 30, 2029
Select Board Member Triola moved to appoint Valerie Thaddeus to the Safety Committee with a term to end June 30, 2029. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Vieira. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Triola moved to appoint Valerie Thaddeus to the Safety Committee with a term to end June 30, 2029. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Vieira. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Triola, second: Vieira)
Appoint Eric Balles to the Safety Committee with a term to end June 30, 2027
Select Board Member Snell moved to appoint Eric Balles to the Safety Committee with a term to end June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Triola. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Snell moved to appoint Eric Balles to the Safety Committee with a term to end June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Triola. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Snell, second: Triola)
Employee Health Insurance Opt-Out Stipend
Approve the continuation of the $1,500 annual health insurance opt-out stipend for the current legacy recipient who has historically received the stipend, until such time as the employee separates...
Select Board Member Triola moved to approve the continuation of the $1,500 annual health insurance opt-out stipend for the current legacy recipient who has historically received the stipend, until such time as the employee separates from town employment or enrolls in town health insurance, and to confirm that this action does not reinstate or establish a townwide health insurance opt-out stipend program. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Snell. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Triola moved to approve the continuation of the $1,500 annual health insurance opt-out stipend for the current legacy recipient who has historically received the stipend, until such time as the employee separates from town employment or enrolls in town health insurance, and to confirm that this action does not reinstate or establish a townwide health insurance opt-out stipend program. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Snell. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Triola, second: Snell)
Employee Conflict of Interest Disclosures
Having received the disclosure under General Law Chapter 268A, Section 20(d) from a special municipal employee who seeks to have a financial interest in a contract made by a municipal agency of...
Select Board Member Triola moved, having received the disclosure under General Law Chapter 268A, Section 20(d) from a special municipal employee who seeks to have a financial interest in a contract made by a municipal agency of this town, and understanding that the special municipal employee participates in or has official responsibility for activities of the municipal agency that made the contract, to approve this exemption under Section 20(d) regarding the financial interest identified by special municipal employee Gretchen Gallimore. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Snell. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Triola moved, having received the disclosure under General Law Chapter 268A, Section 20(d) from a special municipal employee who seeks to have a financial interest in a contract made by a municipal agency of this town, and understanding that the special municipal employee participates in or has official responsibility for activities of the municipal agency that made the contract, to approve this exemption under Section 20(d) regarding the financial interest identified by special municipal employee Gretchen Gallimore. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Snell. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Triola, second: Snell)
That, having reviewed the particular matter and the financial interest of Fire Chief Bryan Sorrows in hiring Elizabeth Sorrows, his daughter, the Board determines that the financial interest is...
Select Board Member Snell moved that, having reviewed the particular matter and the financial interest of Fire Chief Bryan Sorrows in hiring Elizabeth Sorrows, his daughter, the Board determines that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the town may expect from Chief Sorrows. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Vieira. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Snell moved that, having reviewed the particular matter and the financial interest of Fire Chief Bryan Sorrows in hiring Elizabeth Sorrows, his daughter, the Board determines that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the town may expect from Chief Sorrows. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Vieira. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Snell, second: Vieira)
Select Board FY 27 Goals
Adopt the FY 2027 Select Board goals as amended during the meeting
Select Board Member Triola moved to adopt the FY 2027 Select Board goals as amended during the meeting. The motion was seconded by . The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Triola moved to adopt the FY 2027 Select Board goals as amended during the meeting. The motion was seconded by . The motion carried unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Triola)
Town Administrator Report
Support Carlisle's application to the Climate Leaders Decarbonization Accelerator grant to fund HVAC upgrades at the Robbins and Grant buildings
Select Board Member Triola moved to support Carlisle's application to the Climate Leaders Decarbonization Accelerator grant to fund HVAC upgrades at the Robbins and Grant buildings. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Vieira. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Triola moved to support Carlisle's application to the Climate Leaders Decarbonization Accelerator grant to fund HVAC upgrades at the Robbins and Grant buildings. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Vieira. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Triola, second: Vieira)
Approve the use of town roadways as described in the submitted documentation included in the packet for the American Diabetes Association bike ride
Select Board Member Triola moved to approve the use of town roadways as described in the submitted documentation included in the packet for the American Diabetes Association bike ride. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Vieira. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Triola moved to approve the use of town roadways as described in the submitted documentation included in the packet for the American Diabetes Association bike ride. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Vieira. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Triola, second: Vieira)
Approve the use of Town Hall for Landmark College to host a meet-and-greet event on August 22, 2026 from 10:15 AM to 12:45 PM
Select Board Member Snell moved to approve the use of Town Hall for Landmark College to host a meet-and-greet event on August 22, 2026 from 10:15 AM to 12:45 PM. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Vieira. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Snell moved to approve the use of Town Hall for Landmark College to host a meet-and-greet event on August 22, 2026 from 10:15 AM to 12:45 PM. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Vieira. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Snell, second: Vieira)
Review of Warrants and Minutes
Approve the minutes of the July 14, 2026 Select Board meeting as presented in the packet and as amended during the meeting
Select Board Member Triola moved to approve the minutes of the July 14, 2026 Select Board meeting as presented in the packet and as amended during the meeting. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Snell. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Triola moved to approve the minutes of the July 14, 2026 Select Board meeting as presented in the packet and as amended during the meeting. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Snell. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Triola, second: Snell)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Select Board Member Snell moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Triola. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Snell moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Triola. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Snell, second: Triola)
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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