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Nathan Brown
At-large · 6 terms in this record
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Board
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2022–2023 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.
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Attendance
At the start of 27 of 32 Select Board meetings in 2022–2023 Board.
Missed
- May 23, 2023 · Special: Absent
- Jan 30, 2023 · Joint: Absent
- Nov 29, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Aug 9, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 2, 2022 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (32)
- May 23, 2023 · Special: Absent
- May 9, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 8, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 25, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 18, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 11, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 22, 2023 · Special: Present
- Mar 14, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 13, 2023 · Regular: Present (Nathan Brown took part remotely.)
- Jan 31, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 30, 2023 · Joint: Absent
- Jan 17, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 3, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 20, 2022 · Special: Present
- Dec 13, 2022 · Regular: Present (Nathan Brown took part remotely.)
- Nov 29, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Nov 15, 2022 · Regular: Present (Nathan Brown took part remotely.)
- Oct 25, 2022 · Regular: Present (Nathan Brown took part remotely.)
- Oct 11, 2022 · Regular: Present (Nathan Brown took part remotely.)
- Sep 27, 2022 · Regular: Present (Nathan Brown took part remotely.)
- Aug 29, 2022 · Regular: Present (Nathan Brown took part remotely.; Nathan Brown arrived after the meeting began.)
- Aug 9, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 26, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 13, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 28, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 23, 2022 · Special: Present
- Jun 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 2, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- May 24, 2022 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2022–2023 Board
Apr 25Approve $40,000 in ARPA funds to be used to…Motion: On the motion made by David Model and seconded by Travis…Passed 4–0 · Brown: Not recorded
April 25, 2023: Approve $40,000 in ARPA funds to be used to update and expand the Town general ledger chart of accounts
On the motion made by David Model and seconded by Travis Snell, it was VOTED [4-0-1] to approve $40,000 in ARPA funds to be used to update and expand the Town general ledger chart of accounts.
The minutes give the count as 4-0-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by David Model and seconded by Travis Snell, it was VOTED [4-0-1] to approve $40,000 in ARPA funds to be used to update and expand the Town general ledger chart of accounts..” (Motion: Model, second: Snell)
Apr 25Approve $140,480 in ARPA funds to be used to…Motion: On the motion made by David Model and seconded by Travis…Passed 4–0 · Brown: Not recorded
April 25, 2023: Approve $140,480 in ARPA funds to be used to modernize the CPS Grant elevator
On the motion made by David Model and seconded by Travis Snell, it was VOTED [4-0-1] to approve $140,480 in ARPA funds to be used to modernize the CPS Grant elevator.
The minutes give the count as 4-0-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by David Model and seconded by Travis Snell, it was VOTED [4-0-1] to approve $140,480 in ARPA funds to be used to modernize the CPS Grant elevator..” (Motion: Model, second: Snell)
Apr 25Approve $58,362 in ARPA funds to remove and replace…Motion: On the motion made by David Model and seconded by Travis…Passed 4–0 · Brown: Not recorded
April 25, 2023: Approve $58,362 in ARPA funds to remove and replace the CPS wastewater treatment plant makeup. air units
On the motion made by David Model and seconded by Travis Snell, it was VOTED [4-0-1] to approve $58,362 in ARPA funds to remove and replace the CPS wastewater treatment plant makeup. air units.
The minutes give the count as 4-0-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by David Model and seconded by Travis Snell, it was VOTED [4-0-1] to approve $58,362 in ARPA funds to remove and replace the CPS wastewater treatment plant makeup. air units..” (Motion: Model, second: Snell)
Apr 25Approve $40,000 in ARPA funds to be used to…Motion: On the motion made by David Model and seconded by Travis…Passed 4–0 · Brown: Not recorded
April 25, 2023: Approve $40,000 in ARPA funds to be used to modernize the existing walk-in refrigerator and freezer units in the CPS kitchen
On the motion made by David Model and seconded by Travis Snell, it was VOTED [4-0-1] to approve $40,000 in ARPA funds to be used to modernize the existing walk-in refrigerator and freezer units in the CPS kitchen.
The minutes give the count as 4-0-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by David Model and seconded by Travis Snell, it was VOTED [4-0-1] to approve $40,000 in ARPA funds to be used to modernize the existing walk-in refrigerator and freezer units in the CPS kitchen..” (Motion: Model, second: Snell)
Apr 25Approve $40,000 in ARPA funds to be used to…Motion: On the motion made by David Model and seconded by Travis…Passed 4–0 · Brown: Not recorded
April 25, 2023: Approve $40,000 in ARPA funds to be used to purchase a sander for the new DPW dump truck (pending approval of dump truck purchase at Town Meeting) and to be…
On the motion made by David Model and seconded by Travis Snell, it was VOTED [4-0-1] to approve $40,000 in ARPA funds to be used to purchase a sander for the new DPW dump truck (pending approval of dump truck purchase at Town Meeting) and to be used for the purchase of the new dump truck/plow if the cost exceeds the amount approved at Town Meeting.
The minutes give the count as 4-0-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by David Model and seconded by Travis Snell, it was VOTED [4-0-1] to approve $40,000 in ARPA funds to be used to purchase a sander for the new DPW dump truck (pending approval of dump truck purchase at Town Meeting) and to be used for the purchase of the new dump truck/plow if the cost exceeds the amount approved at Town Meeting..” (Motion: Model, second: Snell)
Apr 25Approve and execute the employment contract between the Town…Motion: On the motion made Kate Reid and seconded by David Model,…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Brown: Yes
April 25, 2023: Approve and execute the employment contract between the Town of Carlisle and Bryan Sorrows for the position of Fire Chief commencing on July 1, 2023, and expire as of the…
On the motion made Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to approve and execute the employment contract between the Town of Carlisle and Bryan Sorrows for the position of Fire Chief commencing on July 1, 2023, and expire as of the end of the day on June 30, 2026.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On the motion made Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to approve and execute the employment contract between the Town of Carlisle and Bryan Sorrows for the position of Fire Chief commencing on July 1, 2023, and expire as of the end of the day on June 30, 2026..” (second: Model)
Apr 11Accept Chapter 269 of the acts of 2022, the…Motion: On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Nathan…Passed 4–0 · Brown: Yes
April 11, 2023: Accept Chapter 269 of the acts of 2022, the local option to grant retirees, a one-time COLA increase from 3% to 5% of the system's $16k COLA base
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was VOTED to accept Chapter 269 of the acts of 2022, the local option to grant retirees, a one-time COLA increase from 3% to 5% of the system's $16k COLA base. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, D. Model-Aye, K. Reid, and T. Snell-Aye
Voted: Yes
Yes: Arnold, Brown, Model, SnellThe roll call names Kate Reid 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 Nathan Brown, it was VOTED to accept Chapter 269 of the acts of 2022, the local option to grant retirees, a one-time COLA increase from 3% to 5% of the system's $16k COLA base. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, D. Model-Aye, K. Reid, and T. Snell-Aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Brown)
Apr 11Approve the Town Clerk's recommendation to reduce the polling…Motion: On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David…Passed 4–0 · Brown: Yes
April 11, 2023: Approve the Town Clerk's recommendation to reduce the polling hours for in-person voting for the May 16th Town Election to 5 hours beginning at 2:00 pm and ending at 7:00…
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED to approve the Town Clerk's recommendation to reduce the polling hours for in-person voting for the May 16th Town Election to 5 hours beginning at 2:00 pm and ending at 7:00 pm. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, D. Model-Aye, K. Reid, and T. Snell-Aye
Voted: Yes
Yes: Arnold, Brown, Model, SnellThe roll call names Kate Reid 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 David Model, it was VOTED to approve the Town Clerk's recommendation to reduce the polling hours for in-person voting for the May 16th Town Election to 5 hours beginning at 2:00 pm and ending at 7:00 pm. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, D. Model-Aye, K. Reid, and T. Snell-Aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Model)
Apr 11Schedule an interview with Police Lieutenant Amendolia from Brookline,…Motion: On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by David…Passed 4–0 · Brown: Yes
April 11, 2023: Schedule an interview with Police Lieutenant Amendolia from Brookline, MA on Tuesday, April 18th at 7 PM
On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED to schedule an interview with Police Lieutenant Amendolia from Brookline, MA on Tuesday, April 18th at 7 PM. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, D. Model-Aye, K. Reid, and T. Snell-Aye
Voted: Yes
Yes: Arnold, Brown, Model, SnellThe roll call names Kate Reid but records no vote for that member, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED to schedule an interview with Police Lieutenant Amendolia from Brookline, MA on Tuesday, April 18th at 7 PM. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, D. Model-Aye, K. Reid, and T. Snell-Aye.” (Motion: Brown, second: Model)
Apr 11Appoint the Carol Grueneich to be the Council on…Motion: On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Nathan…Passed 4–0 · Brown: Yes
April 11, 2023: Appoint the Carol Grueneich to be the Council on Aging and Human Services Director subject to successful negotiations
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was VOTED to appoint the Carol Grueneich to be the Council on Aging and Human Services Director subject to successful negotiations. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, D. Model-Aye, K. Reid, and T. Snell-Aye.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Arnold, Brown, Model, SnellThe roll call names Kate Reid 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 Nathan Brown, it was VOTED to appoint the Carol Grueneich to be the Council on Aging and Human Services Director subject to successful negotiations. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, N. Brown-Aye, D. Model-Aye, K. Reid, and T. Snell-Aye..” (Motion: Reid, second: Brown)
Votes with no disagreement (170)
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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