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Carlisle Former Select Board member

Barney Arnold

At-large · 7 terms in this record

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Record at a glance · 2020–2021 Board

28 of 28meetings attended (100%) · whole board 97%
169votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
0no votes (0% of votes cast) · whole board <1%
0 of 1split votes where Arnold was in the minority
2abstained
7terms in this record
How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2020–2021 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Arnold as present or absent at the start.
  • Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
  • Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
  • A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
  • “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.

Attendance

At the start of 28 of 28 Select Board meetings in 2020–2021 Board.

Missed none.

Every meeting (28)

Votes where members disagreed · 2020–2021 Board

Jun 21Approve the petition submitted NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a EVERSOURCE…Motion: On the motion made Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold,…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Arnold: Yes

June 21, 2021: Approve the petition submitted NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY to construct a line for the transmission of electricity for lighting, heating or power under the public way and has...

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On the motion made Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the petition submitted NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY to construct a line for the transmission of electricity for lighting, heating or power under the public way and has granted permission to construct and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary wires and cables therein under the following public way or ways of said Town: Munroe Hill Rd - Northwesterly from SBX#2910 Approximately 305± feet southwest of Aaron Way A distance of about 51 ± feet - conduit All construction work under this Order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: 1. Conduits and manholes shall be located as shown on the plan made by T. Thibault, Dated May 6, 2021 on the file with said petition. 2. Said shall comply with the requirements of existing by-laws and such as may hereafter be adopted governing the construction and maintenance of conduits and manholes. 3. Company All work shall be done to the satisfaction of the Select Board or such officer or officers as it may appoint to supervise the work. 4. A Performance Bond for the estimated cost to repair the road in accordance with the standards of the TOWN shall be submitted to the Town prior to work commencement. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, A. Lewis-Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid- Aye

Voted: Yes

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“On the motion made Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the petition submitted NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY to construct a line for the transmission of electricity for lighting, heating or power under the public way and has granted permission to construct and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary wires and cables therein under the following public way or ways of said Town: Munroe Hill Rd - Northwesterly from SBX#2910 Approximately 305± feet southwest of Aaron Way A distance of about 51 ± feet - conduit All construction work under this Order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: 1. Conduits and manholes shall be located as shown on the plan made by T. Thibault, Dated May 6, 2021 on the file with said petition. 2. Said shall comply with the requirements of existing by-laws and such as may hereafter be adopted governing the construction and maintenance of conduits and manholes. 3. Company All work shall be done to the satisfaction of the Select Board or such officer or officers as it may appoint to supervise the work. 4. A Performance Bond for the estimated cost to repair the road in accordance with the standards of the TOWN shall be submitted to the Town prior to work commencement. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, A. Lewis-Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid- Aye.” (second: Arnold)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Jun 21Appoint Ms. Kelly Beyer, of Westford, Mass., as full-time…Motion: On the motion made Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold,…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Arnold: Yes

June 21, 2021: Appoint Ms. Kelly Beyer, of Westford, Mass., as full-time Assistant Town Accountant until the formal retirement of the Town Accountant; at which time Ms. Beyer will be appointed as Town...

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On the motion made Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to appoint Ms. Kelly Beyer, of Westford, Mass., as full-time Assistant Town Accountant until the formal retirement of the Town Accountant; at which time Ms. Beyer will be appointed as Town Accountant, subject to the duties and responsibilities of that position. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, A. Lewis-Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid- Aye

Voted: Yes

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“On the motion made Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to appoint Ms. Kelly Beyer, of Westford, Mass., as full-time Assistant Town Accountant until the formal retirement of the Town Accountant; at which time Ms. Beyer will be appointed as Town Accountant, subject to the duties and responsibilities of that position. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, A. Lewis-Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid- Aye.” (second: Arnold)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Jun 21Approve the payroll changes for town employees excluding those…Motion: On the motion made Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold,…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Arnold: Yes

June 21, 2021: Approve the payroll changes for town employees excluding those under contracts and those who are union-represented

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On the motion made Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the payroll changes for town employees excluding those under contracts and those who are union-represented. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, A. Lewis-Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid- Aye

Voted: Yes

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“On the motion made Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the payroll changes for town employees excluding those under contracts and those who are union-represented. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, A. Lewis-Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid- Aye.” (second: Arnold)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Jun 21Grant permission to the Council on Aging to locate…Motion: On the motion made Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold,…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Arnold: Yes

June 21, 2021: Grant permission to the Council on Aging to locate a new shed on the Town Hall property for the COA's durable medical equipment

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On the motion made Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to grant permission to the Council on Aging to locate a new shed on the Town Hall property for the COA's durable medical equipment. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, A. Lewis-Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid- Aye

Voted: Yes

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“On the motion made Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to grant permission to the Council on Aging to locate a new shed on the Town Hall property for the COA's durable medical equipment. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, A. Lewis-Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid- Aye.” (second: Arnold)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Jun 21Grant permission for the use the Conant property as…Motion: On the motion made Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold,…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Arnold: Yes

June 21, 2021: Grant permission for the use the Conant property as requested by TimberNook for six Saturdays in July and August as part of the "TimberNook's Woodland Wonders" program

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On the motion made Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to grant permission for the use the Conant property as requested by TimberNook for six Saturdays in July and August as part of the "TimberNook's Woodland Wonders" program. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, A. Lewis-Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid- Aye

Voted: Yes

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“On the motion made Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to grant permission for the use the Conant property as requested by TimberNook for six Saturdays in July and August as part of the "TimberNook's Woodland Wonders" program. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, A. Lewis-Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid- Aye.” (second: Arnold)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Jun 21Approve minutes of May 25, 2021 and June 6,…Motion: On the motion made Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold,…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Arnold: Yes

June 21, 2021: Approve minutes of May 25, 2021 and June 6, 2021 as presented

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On the motion made Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to approve minutes of May 25, 2021 and June 6, 2021 as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, A. Lewis-Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid- Aye.

Voted: Yes

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“On the motion made Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to approve minutes of May 25, 2021 and June 6, 2021 as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, L. Ascolillo-Aye, A. Lewis-Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid- Aye..” (second: Arnold)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Jun 14Approve the requested transfersMotion: (See Attached) After some explanation and discussion of the various line…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Arnold: Yes

June 14, 2021 (Joint meeting): Approve the requested transfers

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

(See Attached) After some explanation and discussion of the various line items, the Select Board unanimously VOTED [4-0] to approve the requested transfers.

Voted: Yes

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“(See Attached) After some explanation and discussion of the various line items, the Select Board unanimously VOTED [4-0] to approve the requested transfers..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Jun 14Approve increasing the Board of Health Revolving from $70K…Motion: The Select Board unanimously VOTED [4-0] to approve increasing the Board…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Arnold: Yes

June 14, 2021 (Joint meeting): Approve increasing the Board of Health Revolving from $70K to $85K and Transfer Station from $125K to $150K

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

The Select Board unanimously VOTED [4-0] to approve increasing the Board of Health Revolving from $70K to $85K and Transfer Station from $125K to $150K.

Voted: Yes

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“The Select Board unanimously VOTED [4-0] to approve increasing the Board of Health Revolving from $70K to $85K and Transfer Station from $125K to $150K..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

May 25Support Warrant Article 19- Amend General Bylaws - Personnel…Motion: On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Barney…Passed 3–0 · Arnold: Not recorded

May 25, 2021: Support Warrant Article 19- Amend General Bylaws - Personnel Bylaw

ApprovePassed · 3–0

On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to support Warrant Article 19- Amend General Bylaws - Personnel Bylaw. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold- SB approved 6/21/21 Page 4 | 8 Prepared by J. Gibbons Aye, A. Lewis-Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid- Aye (Member assigned: Kate Reid) ART.

Yes: Lewis, Model, ReidThe roll call names Barney Arnold but records no vote for that member, so that member is left out of this vote.

From the minutes

“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to support Warrant Article 19- Amend General Bylaws - Personnel Bylaw. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold- SB approved 6/21/21 Page 4 | 8 Prepared by J. Gibbons Aye, A. Lewis-Aye, D. Model-Aye and K. Reid- Aye (Member assigned: Kate Reid) ART..” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

May 11Approve the establishment of an advisory committee to assist…Motion: On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David…Passed 4–0 · Arnold: Not recorded

May 11, 2021: Approve the establishment of an advisory committee to assist the Select Board with determining the best use of the funding on eligible projects for reimbursement

ApprovePassed · 4–0

On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the establishment of an advisory committee to assist the Select Board with determining the best use of the funding on eligible projects for reimbursement. ROLL CALL VOTE: Luke Ascolillo-Aye, A. Lewis-Aye, D.Model-Aye and K. Reid-Aye.

Yes: Ascolillo, Lewis, Model, ReidThe roll call does not list Barney Arnold, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.

From the minutes

“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the establishment of an advisory committee to assist the Select Board with determining the best use of the funding on eligible projects for reimbursement. ROLL CALL VOTE: Luke Ascolillo-Aye, A. Lewis-Aye, D.Model-Aye and K. Reid-Aye..” (Motion: Reid, second: Model)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (150)

    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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