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At the start of 34 of 35 Select Board meetings in 2019–2020 Board.
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June 23, 2020 (Special meeting): Appoint the following individuals to serve as Associate members of the Council on Aging with terms expiring June 30, 2021: Walter Hickman 249 Concord St. Donna MacMullan 5 Hillside Rd.…
And it was further VOTED to appoint the following individuals to serve as Associate members of the Council on Aging with terms expiring June 30, 2021: Walter Hickman 249 Concord St. Donna MacMullan 5 Hillside Rd. Wendy Barrow 166 Fiske Street ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, A. Lewis-Aye and K. Reid-Aye
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
“And it was further VOTED to appoint the following individuals to serve as Associate members of the Council on Aging with terms expiring June 30, 2021: Walter Hickman 249 Concord St. Donna MacMullan 5 Hillside Rd. Wendy Barrow 166 Fiske Street ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, A. Lewis-Aye and K. Reid-Aye.”
June 2, 2020 (Special meeting): Execute and post the June 20, 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant subject to final review by Town Counsel
On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED to execute and post the June 20, 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant subject to final review by Town Counsel. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown, K. Reid-Aye and Alan Lewis- abstained.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Arnold, Ascolillo, ReidAbstained: LewisThe roll call names Nathan Brown but records no vote for that member, so that member is left out of this vote. The minutes call the vote unanimous; the member who abstained is shown abstaining.
“On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED to execute and post the June 20, 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant subject to final review by Town Counsel. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, N. Brown, K. Reid-Aye and Alan Lewis- abstained..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Ascolillo)
May 26, 2020 (Special meeting): Approve the CCHS budgetary plan for FY21 as discussed and further agreed to send a fetter of support the Commissioner of Education
On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the CCHS budgetary plan for FY21 as discussed and further agreed to send a fetter of support the Commissioner of Education.
Voted: Yes
It was seconded by David Model, who is not a Select Board member.
“On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the CCHS budgetary plan for FY21 as discussed and further agreed to send a fetter of support the Commissioner of Education..” (Motion: Arnold)
May 26, 2020 (Special meeting): Change Town Election voting hours from 11 a.m.-?7 p.m
On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to change Town Election voting hours from 11 a.m.-?7 p.m. Town Moderator Wayne Davis requested that the final Town Meeting Warrant/Informational Booklets for the Saturday, June 20, 2020 be mailed out as soon as possible to the residents.
Voted: Yes
It was seconded by David Model, who is not a Select Board member.
“On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to change Town Election voting hours from 11 a.m.-?7 p.m. Town Moderator Wayne Davis requested that the final Town Meeting Warrant/Informational Booklets for the Saturday, June 20, 2020 be mailed out as soon as possible to the residents..” (Motion: Arnold)
February 11, 2020: Approve the contract submitted by CommTank dated January 30, 2020 for closure in place of one (1) 10-gallon aboveground storage day tank and the installation of one (1) 300-gallon tank…
On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was VOTED [3-1] to approve the contract submitted by CommTank dated January 30, 2020 for closure in place of one (1) 10-gallon aboveground storage day tank and the installation of one (1) 300-gallon tank at the 80 Westford Street in the amount not to exceed $13,125. It was a majority vote in favor of the motion, opposed was Nathan Brown
Voted: Yes
Yes: Arnold, Lewis, ReidNo: Brown
“On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was VOTED [3-1] to approve the contract submitted by CommTank dated January 30, 2020 for closure in place of one (1) 10-gallon aboveground storage day tank and the installation of one (1) 300-gallon tank at the 80 Westford Street in the amount not to exceed $13,125. It was a majority vote in favor of the motion, opposed was Nathan Brown.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Lewis)
February 11, 2020: Approve the requested for 6 additional hours for the Facilities Manager
On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was VOTED [3-0-1] to approve the requested for 6 additional hours for the Facilities Manager. Nathan Brown abstained from voting.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Arnold, Lewis, ReidAbstained: Brown
“On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was VOTED [3-0-1] to approve the requested for 6 additional hours for the Facilities Manager. Nathan Brown abstained from voting..” (Motion: Lewis, second: Arnold)
February 11, 2020: Adopt the Right to Farm Bylaw Disclosure as voted at the April 29, 2019 Annual Town Meeting
On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Alan, it was unanimously VOTED to adopt the Right to Farm Bylaw Disclosure as voted at the April 29, 2019 Annual Town Meeting.
Voted: Yes
The minutes name the seconder as “Barney Alan”, which does not match a Select Board member’s name, so no seconder is shown.
“On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Alan, it was unanimously VOTED to adopt the Right to Farm Bylaw Disclosure as voted at the April 29, 2019 Annual Town Meeting..” (Motion: Lewis)
January 14, 2020: Approve the Gleason Library request for a One Day Liquor license for a fundraiser to be held at the Library on Friday, January 31st from 7PM - 9PM subject to…
On the motion made by Alan Brown and seconded Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the Gleason Library request for a One Day Liquor license for a fundraiser to be held at the Library on Friday, January 31st from 7PM - 9PM subject to the application providing a host liquor liability insurance certificate and contacting the Police Department to determine the necessity of a police detail prior to the event.
Voted: Yes
The minutes name the mover as “Alan Brown”, which does not match a Select Board member’s name, so no mover is shown.
“On the motion made by Alan Brown and seconded Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the Gleason Library request for a One Day Liquor license for a fundraiser to be held at the Library on Friday, January 31st from 7PM - 9PM subject to the application providing a host liquor liability insurance certificate and contacting the Police Department to determine the necessity of a police detail prior to the event..” (second: Arnold)
November 12, 2019: Approve the petition submitted Verizon New England Inc. and Eversource Energy (NSTAR Electrical) dated September 25, 2019 and to authorize the Chairman to execute the Order for Joint Pole Location...
On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Alan Brown, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the petition submitted Verizon New England Inc. and Eversource Energy (NSTAR Electrical) dated September 25, 2019 and to authorize the Chairman to execute the Order for Joint Pole Location on Curve Street on behalf of the Board of Selectmen provided that before beginning this work Verizon New England and Eversource Energy will consult with the Town of Carlisle Police Department on traffic safety issues and Department of Public Works regarding a performance bond.
Voted: Yes
The minutes name the seconder as “Alan Brown”, which does not match a Select Board member’s name, so no seconder is shown.
“On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Alan Brown, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the petition submitted Verizon New England Inc. and Eversource Energy (NSTAR Electrical) dated September 25, 2019 and to authorize the Chairman to execute the Order for Joint Pole Location on Curve Street on behalf of the Board of Selectmen provided that before beginning this work Verizon New England and Eversource Energy will consult with the Town of Carlisle Police Department on traffic safety issues and Department of Public Works regarding a performance bond..” (Motion: Brown)
September 24, 2019: Move the Board of Health personnel request to the Personnel Board pending job description and grade evaluation and come back to the Board of Selectmen
On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was VOTED (4-1) to move the Board of Health personnel request to the Personnel Board pending job description and grade evaluation and come back to the Board of Selectmen.
The minutes give the count as 4-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
“On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was VOTED (4-1) to move the Board of Health personnel request to the Personnel Board pending job description and grade evaluation and come back to the Board of Selectmen..” (Motion: Lewis, second: Ascolillo)
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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