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August 11, 2026
8 recorded votes, 1 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: Christine Stevens, Travis Snell, Rebekah Vieira, David Thomas
Absent: Scott Triola
Every vote, in order
Appointments (Vote)
Appoint William Luther of Pheasant Hill Lane to the Finance Committee with a term to end June 30, 2029, subject to his resignation from the Affordable Housing Trust
Select Board Member Vieira moved to appoint William Luther of Pheasant Hill Lane to the Finance Committee with a term to end June 30, 2029, subject to his resignation from the Affordable Housing Trust. Snell seconded the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Vieira moved to appoint William Luther of Pheasant Hill Lane to the Finance Committee with a term to end June 30, 2029, subject to his resignation from the Affordable Housing Trust. Snell seconded the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote..” (Motion: Vieira, second: Snell)
Marijuana Delivery Waiver Public Input Session (Potential Vote)
Authorize the Town Administrator or their designee to submit a two-year waiver request to the Cannabis Control Commission to ban marijuana delivery in Carlisle
Select Board Member Travis Snell moved to authorize the Town Administrator or their designee to submit a two-year waiver request to the Cannabis Control Commission to ban marijuana delivery in Carlisle. Select Board Clerk Thomas seconded the motion. The motion carried 3 to 1, with Select Board Member Vieira voting in the negative.
Yes: Snell, Stevens, ThomasNo: Vieira
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Travis Snell moved to authorize the Town Administrator or their designee to submit a two-year waiver request to the Cannabis Control Commission to ban marijuana delivery in Carlisle. Select Board Clerk Thomas seconded the motion. The motion carried 3 to 1, with Select Board Member Vieira voting in the negative..” (Motion: Snell, second: Thomas)
DPW Building Committee Update (Vote)
Approve the design services contract with HKA for the DPW building project in an amount not to exceed $1,475,000, substantially in the form presented to the Board, subject to review and approval...
Select Board Member Vieira moved that the Select Board approve the design services contract with HKA for the DPW building project in an amount not to exceed $1,475,000, substantially in the form presented to the Board, subject to review and approval by town counsel and the availability of duly appropriated funds. Select Board Member Vieira further moved that the Select Board authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract on behalf of the town, together with any related documents necessary to implement the contract, provided that no material change to the scope, compensation, term, or other substantive provision is made without further Select Board approval, and that the contract shall be subject to all applicable procurement requirements, required insurance and indemnification provisions, funding conditions, and any other terms required by town counsel, and that any amendment increasing the contract amount or materially modifying the scope of services shall require further approval in accordance with applicable law and town policy. Select Board Clerk Thomas seconded the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Vieira moved that the Select Board approve the design services contract with HKA for the DPW building project in an amount not to exceed $1,475,000, substantially in the form presented to the Board, subject to review and approval by town counsel and the availability of duly appropriated funds. Select Board Member Vieira further moved that the Select Board authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract on behalf of the town, together with any related documents necessary to implement the contract, provided that no material change to the scope, compensation, term, or other substantive provision is made without further Select Board approval, and that the contract shall be subject to all applicable procurement requirements, required insurance and indemnification provisions, funding conditions, and any other terms required by town counsel, and that any amendment increasing the contract amount or materially modifying the scope of services shall require further approval in accordance with applicable law and town policy. Select Board Clerk Thomas seconded the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote..” (Motion: Vieira, second: Thomas)
Town Administrator Report
Accept the $2,000 gift and establish a cemetery assistance gift account under the provisions of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53A, as requested by the donor, for the purpose of...
Select Board Member Snell moved to accept the $2,000 gift and establish a cemetery assistance gift account under the provisions of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53A, as requested by the donor, for the purpose of aiding those in need of financial assistance in procuring a burial lot in Green Cemetery, under the administration of the cemetery superintendent and the Town Administrator's office. Select Board Member Vieira seconded the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Snell moved to accept the $2,000 gift and establish a cemetery assistance gift account under the provisions of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53A, as requested by the donor, for the purpose of aiding those in need of financial assistance in procuring a burial lot in Green Cemetery, under the administration of the cemetery superintendent and the Town Administrator's office. Select Board Member Vieira seconded the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote..” (Motion: Snell, second: Vieira)
Declare the items presented by the fire department - specifically the 2013 Ford Taurus Interceptor, the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe, and two tents - as surplus
Select Board Member Snell moved to declare the items presented by the fire department - specifically the 2013 Ford Taurus Interceptor, the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe, and two tents - as surplus. Select Board Member Vieira seconded the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Snell moved to declare the items presented by the fire department - specifically the 2013 Ford Taurus Interceptor, the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe, and two tents - as surplus. Select Board Member Vieira seconded the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote..” (Motion: Snell, second: Vieira)
Accept the house doctor firms as recommended by the Town Administrator
Select Board Member Snell moved to accept the house doctor firms as recommended by the Town Administrator. Select Board Clerk Thomas seconded the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Snell moved to accept the house doctor firms as recommended by the Town Administrator. Select Board Clerk Thomas seconded the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote..” (Motion: Snell, second: Thomas)
Review of Warrants and Minutes (Vote)
Approve the minutes of the July 28, 2026 Select Board meeting
Select Board Clerk Thomas moved to approve the minutes of the July 28, 2026 Select Board meeting. Select Board Member Vieira seconded the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
From the minutes
“Select Board Clerk Thomas moved to approve the minutes of the July 28, 2026 Select Board meeting. Select Board Member Vieira seconded the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote..” (Motion: Thomas, second: Vieira)
Adjournment (Vote)
Adjourn
Select Board Member Snell moved to adjourn. Select Board Member Vieira seconded the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Snell moved to adjourn. Select Board Member Vieira seconded the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote..” (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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