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David Thomas
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2026–2027 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Thomas 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.
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- 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.
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Attendance
At the start of 6 of 8 Select Board meetings in 2026–2027 Board.
Missed
- Aug 25, 2026 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 23, 2026 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (8)
- Sep 8, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Aug 25, 2026 · Regular: Absent
- Aug 11, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jul 28, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jul 14, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jul 7, 2026 · Regular: Present (David Thomas took part remotely.)
- Jun 23, 2026 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 9, 2026 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2026–2027 Board
Aug 11Authorize the Town Administrator or their designee to submit…Motion: Select Board Member Travis Snell moved to authorize the Town Administrator…Passed 3–1 · Thomas: Yes
August 11, 2026: 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.
Voted: Yes
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)
Jun 9Appoint Rebekah Vieira as the select board representative to…Motion: Motion: Motion to appoint Rebekah Vieira as the select board representative…Passed 4–0 · Thomas: Yes
June 9, 2026: 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
Voted: Yes
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)
Jun 9Appoint the fiscal year 27 slate for the Affordable…Motion: Motion: Motion to appoint the fiscal year 27 slate for the…Passed 4–0 · Thomas: Yes
June 9, 2026: 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
Voted: Yes
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)
Jun 9Appoint the fiscal year 27 slate for the Agricultural…Motion: Motion: Motion to appoint the fiscal year 27 slate for the…Passed 4–0 · Thomas: Yes
June 9, 2026: 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
Voted: Yes
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)
Jun 9Appoint the slate of the cemetery committee as presented…Motion: Motion: Motion to appoint the slate of the cemetery committee as…Passed 4–0 · Thomas: Yes
June 9, 2026: 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
Voted: Yes
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)
Jun 9Nominate Rebekah Vieira as the select board representative to…Motion: Motion: Motion to nominate Rebekah Vieira as the select board representative…Passed 4–0 · Thomas: Yes
June 9, 2026: 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
Voted: Yes
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)
Jun 9Appoint the slate of the Community Preservation Committee as…Motion: Motion: Motion to appoint the slate of the Community Preservation Committee…Passed 4–0 · Thomas: Yes
June 9, 2026: 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
Voted: Yes
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)
Jun 9Appoint the Conservation Commission slate as presented pursuant to…Motion: Motion: Motion to appoint the Conservation Commission slate as presented pursuant…Passed 4–0 · Thomas: Yes
June 9, 2026: 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
Voted: Yes
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)
Jun 9Appoint the Council on Aging and Human Services slate…Motion: Motion: Motion to appoint the Council on Aging and Human Services…Passed 4–0 · Thomas: Yes
June 9, 2026: 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
Voted: Yes
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)
Jun 9Appoint the 2027 slate for the cultural council as…Motion: Motion: Motion to appoint the 2027 slate for the cultural council…Passed 4–0 · Thomas: Yes
June 9, 2026: 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
Voted: Yes
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)
Votes with no disagreement (61)
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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