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Littleton Select Board
How the Littleton Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide for three-year terms. Chuck DeCoste served as Chair, Paul Glavey as Vice Chair and Joe Knox as Clerk, with Cindy Napoli and Chase Gerbig (officers as the attendance lines list them). MassVoter has loaded this board’s minutes from February 26, 2018 on (the town’s Laserfiche archive has no minutes for January and early February 2018); the start date is a placeholder. The minutes call the board the Board of Selectmen. Covers 6 meetings, February 26 to April 23, 2018.
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What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
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Members
ChairChuck DeCosteChair · Seat 1 · at 4 of 6 meetingsVice-ChairPaul GlaveyVice Chair · Townwide · at 5 of 6 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
About missing minutes
Loaded: Littleton Select Board minutes from February 26, 2018 through September 28, 2026: 265 meetings and 2,435 votes. Minutes from 2014 to 2022 are in the town’s Laserfiche portal and from 2022 on in its Agenda Center; MassVoter loaded January 2018 on, but the Laserfiche 2018 folder starts on February 26, 2018, so the meetings of January 8 and 22 and February 12, 13 and 22, 2018 are missing. The minutes call the board the Board of Selectmen through June 8, 2020 and the Select Board from June 29, 2020 on. The 2018-2019 minutes are typed documents; the 2020-2022 Laserfiche minutes are imaged pages with a stored text layer; two Agenda Center files are Word documents (the same minutes are also posted as PDFs, which we used). Not here: executive-session minutes; votes of the Finance Committee, Planning Board, Board of Health, Housing Authority, Park and Recreation Commission and other boards at joint meetings (joint appointments that both boards vote on are shown with the Select Board members’ votes); Planning Board and other boards’ minutes that were posted in the Select Board’s slot; and meetings with an agenda but no posted minutes, among them many 2018-2022 dates in the Laserfiche agenda folder, September 2, 2025, March 2, 2026 and May 5, 2026. Minutes after September 28, 2026 are not posted yet. Littleton’s minutes name the mover and seconder and give the count (“Motion passed 5 to 0”); a count that matches the members present with no no votes is shown as every member present voting yes. Roll calls by name (used for remote meetings from 2020 and whenever a member takes part remotely, “Roll Call Vote: Gary Wilson no, Chuck DeCoste no …”) are shown by name, and members named as voting no or abstaining are shown that way. Where a split count names no one we show the count only, with a note (68 votes), and where the minutes give no count or names (“it was VOTED”, “motion passed”) we show the result only (61 votes). From June 2026 the minutes are written as summaries and several do not list who attended; we count a member present only when the minutes show that member taking part, and where they do not show every member, votes recorded only as “carried unanimously” are shown as the result only (30 votes, at the August 31, September 23 and September 28, 2026 meetings and the February 4, 2026 budget meeting). Members who recused themselves are not shown in that vote; members who arrived late or left early are left out of votes whose count shows they were not there. A motion with no recorded outcome is not counted as a vote. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
Apr 23Appoint George Sanders to indefinite terms as a citizen-at-large…Motion: Joe Knox made a motion to appoint George Sanders to indefinite…Passed 3–1 · see note
April 23, 2018 (Special meeting): Appoint George Sanders to indefinite terms as a citizen-at-large member of the Town Building & Space Needs Analysis Working Group established on February 12, 2018
Joe Knox made a motion to appoint George Sanders to indefinite terms as a citizen-at-large member of the Town Building & Space Needs Analysis Working Group established on February 12, 2018; seconded by Cindy Napoli. Motion passed 3 to 1.
The minutes give the count as 3-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Joe Knox made a motion to appoint George Sanders to indefinite terms as a citizen-at-large member of the Town Building & Space Needs Analysis Working Group established on February 12, 2018; seconded by Cindy Napoli. Motion passed 3 to 1..” (Motion: Knox, second: Napoli)
Apr 23Withdraw the $1.5 million for sewer designMotion: Chase Gerbig made the motion to withdraw the $1.5 million for…Passed 3–0 · see note
April 23, 2018 (Special meeting): Withdraw the $1.5 million for sewer design
Chase Gerbig made the motion to withdraw the $1.5 million for sewer design; seconded by Cindy Napoli. Motion passed 3 to 0.
The minutes give the count as 3-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Paul Glavey, Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli and Chase Gerbig). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion to withdraw the $1.5 million for sewer design; seconded by Cindy Napoli. Motion passed 3 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Napoli)
Apr 11Offer the job to Pinard, with opposition from Napoli…Motion: There was discussion regarding it being different to promote sergeant to…Passed 3–2 · No: Gerbig, Napoli
April 11, 2018: Offer the job to Pinard, with opposition from Napoli and Gerbig
There was discussion regarding it being different to promote sergeant to chief rather than deputy chief to chief. Glavey disagrees with the comment Santoro made that campus police is the same as town police. Chair DeCoste was uncomfortable with all the hypothetical answers from Santoro when he was asked for examples. Napoli said she thought he gave great examples. Glavey felt Satori wasn't "human" enough in his responses. Gerbig is concerned with Pinard's lack of leadership role. Knox made motion, Glavey seconded the motion and it was voted 3:2 to offer the job to Pinard, with opposition from Napoli and Gerbig.
Yes: DeCoste, Glavey, KnoxNo: Gerbig, NapoliThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“There was discussion regarding it being different to promote sergeant to chief rather than deputy chief to chief. Glavey disagrees with the comment Santoro made that campus police is the same as town police. Chair DeCoste was uncomfortable with all the hypothetical answers from Santoro when he was asked for examples. Napoli said she thought he gave great examples. Glavey felt Satori wasn't "human" enough in his responses. Gerbig is concerned with Pinard's lack of leadership role. Knox made motion, Glavey seconded the motion and it was voted 3:2 to offer the job to Pinard, with opposition from Napoli and Gerbig..” (second: Glavey)
Apr 10Pursuant to MGL C.138, section 14, to issue a…Motion: Chase Gerbig moved that the Board of Selectmen vote, pursuant to…Passed · see note
April 10, 2018 (Special meeting): Pursuant to MGL C.138, section 14, to issue a special one-day liquor license to the Littleton Community Farm for its Jazz Brew 2018 fundraiser to be held on Saturday, April…
Chase Gerbig moved that the Board of Selectmen vote, pursuant to MGL C.138, section 14, to issue a special one-day liquor license to the Littleton Community Farm for its Jazz Brew 2018 fundraiser to be held on Saturday, April 14, 2018 from 3-7 PM at the New England Forestry Foundation, 32 Foster Street, Littleton. Cindy Napoli seconded the motion. Vote: 4 to 0;
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig moved that the Board of Selectmen vote, pursuant to MGL C.138, section 14, to issue a special one-day liquor license to the Littleton Community Farm for its Jazz Brew 2018 fundraiser to be held on Saturday, April 14, 2018 from 3-7 PM at the New England Forestry Foundation, 32 Foster Street, Littleton. Cindy Napoli seconded the motion. Vote: 4 to 0;.” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Napoli)
Apr 9Authorize execution of an amendment, effective July 1, 2018,…Motion: It was moved by Glavey, seconded by Napoli and voted 5:0…Passed 5–0 · see note
April 9, 2018: Authorize execution of an amendment, effective July 1, 2018, to the municipal hauling contract with Waste Management of Fitchburg, MA expiring September 30, 2020 to include also municipal solid...
It was moved by Glavey, seconded by Napoli and voted 5:0 to authorize execution of an amendment, effective July 1, 2018, to the municipal hauling contract with Waste Management of Fitchburg, MA expiring September 30, 2020 to include also municipal solid waste disposal and hauling to the Waste Management facility in Fitchburg, at a per ton cost of $76.00 for FY 2019 and $77.50 for FY 2020. 4. Joint Meetings - May 7, 2018 Town Meeting Articles A. Community Preservation Committee - ATM -9 Rick Wasler of the CPC stated that they will be supporting regional housing, Recreation department, monument repair, and the acquisition of Baker Homestead with their funding. (Knox Recused himself.) Glavey complimented the members of the CPC. Article #9 is 12 Robinson Road, known as the Baker Homestead. This article requires 2/3 vote since it is land acquisition. Asking price is $250,000. It's a 1673 house, pre- revolutionary property. The town can sell the property in the future. The Selectmen will answer who is going to manage it and what is the financial burden on the town in the future. The Littleton Historic Committee and the Master Plan Implementation Committee are both in support of this purchase. The Littleton Historic Committee were present in support of the CPC. Historic museum, gift shop and café. The barn would have a gallery, the grounds would be used for small events. The property would be multi-purpose but education would be a big component. There's an original hearth with beehi
The minutes say Joe Knox stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting. The minutes give the count as 5-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Chase Gerbig and Cindy Napoli). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Glavey, seconded by Napoli and voted 5:0 to authorize execution of an amendment, effective July 1, 2018, to the municipal hauling contract with Waste Management of Fitchburg, MA expiring September 30, 2020 to include also municipal solid waste disposal and hauling to the Waste Management facility in Fitchburg, at a per ton cost of $76.00 for FY 2019 and $77.50 for FY 2020. 4. Joint Meetings - May 7, 2018 Town Meeting Articles A. Community Preservation Committee - ATM -9 Rick Wasler of the CPC stated that they will be supporting regional housing, Recreation department, monument repair, and the acquisition of Baker Homestead with their funding. (Knox Recused himself.) Glavey complimented the members of the CPC. Article #9 is 12 Robinson Road, known as the Baker Homestead. This article requires 2/3 vote since it is land acquisition. Asking price is $250,000. It's a 1673 house, pre- revolutionary property. The town can sell the property in the future. The Selectmen will answer who is going to manage it and what is the financial burden on the town in the future. The Littleton Historic Committee and the Master Plan Implementation Committee are both in support of this purchase. The Littleton Historic Committee were present in support of the CPC. Historic museum, gift shop and café. The barn would have a gallery, the grounds would be used for small events. The property would be multi-purpose but education would be a big component. There's an original hearth with beehive kitchen which is very rare. Chair DeCoste said if the town buys the property, it will cost the town a lot more than the $250,000 cost to maintain and manage and offer for the residents. The Committee can already expect $938,000 from ten historical grants and organizations. This is to preserve the house alone. The plan to use for community purposes hasn't even been looked into yet, but there would be funding there as well. Glavey doesn't want town voters to focus on the CPC ideas because the vote will be to acquire the property with no clear decision as to what will happen beyond preserving it. Napoli concurred. Gerbig asked about due diligence before the sale. There have not been many inspections but at simple glance there is no obvious disrepair. It was discussed to have the Building Inspector out before Town Meeting. Gerbig questioned the carrying cost of owning an antique house. Zeldin, MPIC Chair, said that this house could drive the feel of the Town Common. Ed Mullen, Chairman of the Planning Board, would like to invite the CPC to come before the Planning Board as he feels the board would support this purchase. This would be the 8th oldest museum in the Commonwealth..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Napoli)
Apr 9Support the article 9 on the May 7, 2018…Motion: It was moved by Glavey, seconded by Napoli and voted 4:0…Passed 4–0 · see note
April 9, 2018: Support the article 9 on the May 7, 2018 Annual Town Meeting warrant. (Knox returned.)
It was moved by Glavey, seconded by Napoli and voted 4:0 to support the article 9 on the May 7, 2018 Annual Town Meeting warrant. (Knox returned.)
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Joe Knox, Chase Gerbig and Cindy Napoli). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Glavey, seconded by Napoli and voted 4:0 to support the article 9 on the May 7, 2018 Annual Town Meeting warrant. (Knox returned.).” (Motion: Glavey, second: Napoli)
Apr 9Support Budget items 1-8 on the May 7Motion: It was moved by Glavey, seconded by Gerbig and voted to…Passed · see note
April 9, 2018: Support Budget items 1-8 on the May 7
It was moved by Glavey, seconded by Gerbig and voted to support Budget items 1-8 on the May 7,
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Glavey, seconded by Gerbig and voted to support Budget items 1-8 on the May 7,.” (Motion: Glavey, second: Gerbig)
Apr 9Support articles #18 and 19 on the MayMotion: It was moved by Napoli, seconded by Glavey, and voted to…Passed · see note
April 9, 2018: Support articles #18 and 19 on the May
It was moved by Napoli, seconded by Glavey, and voted to support articles #18 and 19 on the May
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Napoli, seconded by Glavey, and voted to support articles #18 and 19 on the May.” (Motion: Napoli, second: Glavey)
Mar 26Support the articles as listedMotion: Joe Knox made the motion to support the articles as listed;…Passed 4–0 · see note
March 26, 2018 (Special meeting): Support the articles as listed
Joe Knox made the motion to support the articles as listed; seconded by Chase Gerbig. Motion passed 4 to 0.
Yes: Gerbig, Glavey, Knox, NapoliThe minutes say Chuck DeCoste left before the meeting ended (“left at 8:48 PM”); the count (4-0) matches the 4 other members present, who are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Joe Knox made the motion to support the articles as listed; seconded by Chase Gerbig. Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Knox, second: Gerbig)
Mar 26Dedicate the 2017 annual report to ongoing service by…Motion: Joe Knox made the motion to dedicate the 2017 annual report…Passed 4–0 · see note
March 26, 2018 (Special meeting): Dedicate the 2017 annual report to ongoing service by volunteer citizens
Joe Knox made the motion to dedicate the 2017 annual report to ongoing service by volunteer citizens; seconded by Chase Gerbig. Vote 4 to 0.
Yes: Gerbig, Glavey, Knox, NapoliThe minutes say Chuck DeCoste left before the meeting ended (“left at 8:48 PM”); the count (4-0) matches the 4 other members present, who are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Joe Knox made the motion to dedicate the 2017 annual report to ongoing service by volunteer citizens; seconded by Chase Gerbig. Vote 4 to 0..” (Motion: Knox, second: Gerbig)
From the Littleton Select Board’s official minutes: 2018 to 2022 from the town’s Laserfiche records portal (Meeting Minutes > Select Board) and 2022 on from 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: Town of Littleton, “Meet Your Select Board” page on the town website. Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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