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Carlisle Former Select Board member

Nathan Brown

At-large · 6 terms in this record

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Record at a glance · 2023–2024 Board

20 of 28meetings attended (71%) · whole board 92%
169votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
1no votes (<1% of votes cast) · whole board <1%
2 of 2split votes where Brown was in the minority · whole board 30%
2abstained
6terms in this record
How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2023–2024 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Brown 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 20 of 28 Select Board meetings in 2023–2024 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (28)

Votes where members disagreed · 2023–2024 Board

Apr 9Appoint Alanna Lynch to the position of Municipal Assistant…Motion: On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Model,…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Brown: Yes

April 9, 2024: Appoint Alanna Lynch to the position of Municipal Assistant for the Historical Commission, pending successful salary negotiations and required hiring administration, with an anticipated start date...

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Model, it was unanimously voted to appoint Alanna Lynch to the position of Municipal Assistant for the Historical Commission, pending successful salary negotiations and required hiring administration, with an anticipated start date of April 10, 2024. ROLL CALL: D. Model - aye, B. Arnold - aye, N. Brown - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye

Voted: Yes

The minutes name the seconder as “Nathan Model”, which does not match a Select Board member’s name, so no seconder is shown.

From the minutes

“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Model, it was unanimously voted to appoint Alanna Lynch to the position of Municipal Assistant for the Historical Commission, pending successful salary negotiations and required hiring administration, with an anticipated start date of April 10, 2024. ROLL CALL: D. Model - aye, B. Arnold - aye, N. Brown - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye.” (Motion: Arnold)

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

Apr 9Recommend approval of Article 18 - CPA Annual Recommendations…Motion: on the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model,…Passed 4–0 · Brown: Not recorded

April 9, 2024: Recommend approval of Article 18 - CPA Annual Recommendations as amended (Aye - 4, Abstention - 1)

ApprovePassed · 4–0

On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was voted to recommend approval of Article 18 - CPA Annual Recommendations as amended (Aye - 4, Abstention - 1). Nathan Brown recused himself, citing he had not been present for the presentations to the Board about the CPC recommendations.

Yes: Arnold, Model, Reid, SnellThe minutes say Nathan Brown stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting. The count (4-0-1) lists the recusal as the third number; the other 4 members present are shown voting yes.

From the minutes

“on the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was voted to recommend approval of Article 18 - CPA Annual Recommendations as amended (Aye - 4, Abstention - 1). Nathan Brown recused himself, citing he had not been present for the presentations to the Board about the CPC recommendations..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)

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

Mar 26Approve the March 12, 2024 meeting minutes as presentedMotion: Barney Arnold made a motion to approve the March 12, 2024…Passed 4–0 · Brown: Abstained

March 26, 2024: Approve the March 12, 2024 meeting minutes as presented

Approve minutesPassed · 4–0

Barney Arnold made a motion to approve the March 12, 2024 meeting minutes as presented. David Model seconded. The Board held a short discussion regarding how they would like submitted written comments to appear in the Minutes. It was voted (4 aye, 1 abstention) to approve the March 12, 2024 meeting minutes as presented. Nathan Brown abstained as he was absent at the March 12th meeting.

Voted: Abstained

Yes: Arnold, Model, Reid, SnellAbstained: Brown

From the minutes

“Barney Arnold made a motion to approve the March 12, 2024 meeting minutes as presented. David Model seconded. The Board held a short discussion regarding how they would like submitted written comments to appear in the Minutes. It was voted (4 aye, 1 abstention) to approve the March 12, 2024 meeting minutes as presented. Nathan Brown abstained as he was absent at the March 12th meeting..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)

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

Feb 13Approve the following Minutes as presented in the packet:…Motion: On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Travis Snell,…Passed 4–0 · Brown: Abstained

February 13, 2024: Approve the following Minutes as presented in the packet: 1/30/2023 9/13/2023 10/10/2023 10/16/2023 ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye, N. Brown - abstain, D. Model - aye, K. Reid -…

Approve minutesPassed · 4–0

On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Travis Snell, it was voted to approve the following Minutes as presented in the packet: 1/30/2023 9/13/2023 10/10/2023 10/16/2023 ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye, N. Brown - abstain, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye

Voted: Abstained

Yes: Arnold, Model, Reid, SnellAbstained: Brown

From the minutes

“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Travis Snell, it was voted to approve the following Minutes as presented in the packet: 1/30/2023 9/13/2023 10/10/2023 10/16/2023 ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye, N. Brown - abstain, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Snell)

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

Nov 28Close the Tas Classification HearingMotion: On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by Barney Arnold,…Passed 4–0 · Brown: Yes

November 28, 2023: Close the Tas Classification Hearing

ApprovePassed · 4–0

On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to close the Tas Classification Hearing. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; N. Brown - aye; D. Model - aye; K. Reid - aye

Voted: Yes

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

From the minutes

“On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to close the Tas Classification Hearing. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; N. Brown - aye; D. Model - aye; K. Reid - aye.” (Motion: Brown, second: Arnold)

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

Oct 24Appoint Heather Wright (58 Rodgers Rd) to serve on…Motion: On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan…Passed 3–0 · Brown: Yes

October 24, 2023: Appoint Heather Wright (58 Rodgers Rd) to serve on the Youth Commission with a term ending June 30, 2026

AppointPassed · 3–0

On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was VOTED to appoint Heather Wright (58 Rodgers Rd) to serve on the Youth Commission with a term ending June 30, 2026. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - Aye, N. Brown - Aye, K. Reid - Aye

Voted: Yes

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

From the minutes

“On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was VOTED to appoint Heather Wright (58 Rodgers Rd) to serve on the Youth Commission with a term ending June 30, 2026. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - Aye, N. Brown - Aye, K. Reid - Aye.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Brown)

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

Oct 24Amend the terms of the remaining Youth Commission members…Motion: On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan…Passed 3–0 · Brown: Yes

October 24, 2023: Amend the terms of the remaining Youth Commission members as follows: o Stefani Keene, term expires June 30, 2025 o Chelsea Mascari, term expires June 30, 2025 o Lauree Eckler,…

ApprovePassed · 3–0

On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown, after short clarifying discussion, it was VOTED to amend the terms of the remaining Youth Commission members as follows: o Stefani Keene, term expires June 30, 2025 o Chelsea Mascari, term expires June 30, 2025 o Lauree Eckler, term expires June 30, 2024 o Amy Smack, term expires June 30, 2024 ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - Aye, N. Brown - Aye, K. Reid - Aye

Voted: Yes

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

From the minutes

“On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown, after short clarifying discussion, it was VOTED to amend the terms of the remaining Youth Commission members as follows: o Stefani Keene, term expires June 30, 2025 o Chelsea Mascari, term expires June 30, 2025 o Lauree Eckler, term expires June 30, 2024 o Amy Smack, term expires June 30, 2024 ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - Aye, N. Brown - Aye, K. Reid - Aye.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Brown)

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

Oct 24Adopt the Revenue Turnover PolicyMotion: On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by Dave Model…Passed 3–0 · Brown: Yes

October 24, 2023: Adopt the Revenue Turnover Policy

ApprovePassed · 3–0

On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by Dave Model it was unanimously VOTED to adopt the Revenue Turnover Policy.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Brown, Model, ReidBarney Arnold had left the meeting at 9:00 p.m. before this vote and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by Dave Model it was unanimously VOTED to adopt the Revenue Turnover Policy..” (Motion: Brown, second: Model)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Sep 26Take a position on Article 10 of the Special…Motion: Travis Snell made a motion to take a position on Article…Failed 2–3 · Brown: Yes

September 26, 2023: Take a position on Article 10 of the Special Town Meeting warrant (citizens’ petition)

ApproveFailed · 2–3

Travis Snell made a motion to take a position on Article 10 in the Town Warrant. David Model seconded. Christina Christodoulopoulos, Co-Chair of ESC, asked if the Select Board would still support putting the article in the spring Town Meeting warrant. If so, given the fact it's six months before implementation, the assumption that info would be ironed out in that time. Kate Reid noted that six months from now, there will be a track record. Nathan Brown said they can't guarantee that they would do it as there is more information to gather. David noted his concern is because the citizens rushed this article, the risk is that it fails, and it won't be ready for the spring. Barney Arnold suggested that the Select Board wait to take a position on this article. Nathan Brown noted they could say why they took the position they did take. Kate Reid suspected their decision won't be unanimous, which will be more difficult to explain at Town Meeting. MOTION CONTINUED: Nathan Brown aye, Barney Arnold nay, David Model nay, Travis Snell aye, Kate Reid nay. Motion denied, 3-2.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Brown, SnellNo: Arnold, Model, ReidThe minutes say “Motion denied, 3-2” and record the roll call by name: Nathan Brown aye, Barney Arnold nay, David Model nay, Travis Snell aye, Kate Reid nay. The motion failed, 2 in favor and 3 against.

From the minutes

“Travis Snell made a motion to take a position on Article 10 in the Town Warrant. David Model seconded. Christina Christodoulopoulos, Co-Chair of ESC, asked if the Select Board would still support putting the article in the spring Town Meeting warrant. If so, given the fact it's six months before implementation, the assumption that info would be ironed out in that time. Kate Reid noted that six months from now, there will be a track record. Nathan Brown said they can't guarantee that they would do it as there is more information to gather. David noted his concern is because the citizens rushed this article, the risk is that it fails, and it won't be ready for the spring. Barney Arnold suggested that the Select Board wait to take a position on this article. Nathan Brown noted they could say why they took the position they did take. Kate Reid suspected their decision won't be unanimous, which will be more difficult to explain at Town Meeting. MOTION CONTINUED: Nathan Brown aye, Barney Arnold nay, David Model nay, Travis Snell aye, Kate Reid nay. Motion denied, 3-2..” (Motion: Snell, second: Model)

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

Aug 8Approve the request from the India Association of Greater…Motion: On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Travis…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Brown: Yes

August 8, 2023: Approve the request from the India Association of Greater Boston (IAGB) to use the Town Common on Sunday, August 13th at 11:45 am. for a brief ceremony and authorize raising…

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Travis Model, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the request from the India Association of Greater Boston (IAGB) to use the Town Common on Sunday, August 13th at 11:45 am. for a brief ceremony and authorize raising the flags of India and the U.S to celebrate the 77th Independence Day of India.

Voted: Yes

The minutes name the seconder as “Travis Model”, which does not match a Select Board member’s name, so no seconder is shown.

From the minutes

“On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Travis Model, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the request from the India Association of Greater Boston (IAGB) to use the Town Common on Sunday, August 13th at 11:45 am. for a brief ceremony and authorize raising the flags of India and the U.S to celebrate the 77th Independence Day of India..” (Motion: Arnold)

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

Votes with no disagreement (197)

    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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