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March 11, 2019
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Paul Glavey, Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli, Chase Gerbig, Chuck DeCoste
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
8. Town Administrator Search Update
Adopt the employment agreement between town of Littleton and Nina Nazarian
Chase Gerbig made the motion to adopt the employment agreement between town of Littleton and Nina Nazarian; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion to adopt the employment agreement between town of Littleton and Nina Nazarian; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: DeCoste)
4. Public Hearing: Entertainment License - Littleton VFW Post #6556, 21 Taylor Street
Pursuant to MGL C.140,§183A, to approve the application of Littleton VFW POST #6556, Gail Van Tassell, Manager, d/b/a VFW Post #6556, at 21 Taylor St., Littleton, MA, for an annual entertainment...
Chuck DeCoste made the motion, pursuant to MGL C.140,§183A, to approve the application of Littleton VFW POST #6556, Gail Van Tassell, Manager, d/b/a VFW Post #6556, at 21 Taylor St., Littleton, MA, for an annual entertainment license, expiring on December 31, 2019, to allow live and recorded music performances and dancing by patrons on the premises within the operating hours of Monday thru Sunday 3:00 PM to 12 AM; 95 person capacity; Seconded by Joe Knox: Motion passed 4 to 0; opposed by Chase Gerbig.
The minutes give the count as 4-0 but name Chase Gerbig (no), which does not add up with the 5 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion, pursuant to MGL C.140,§183A, to approve the application of Littleton VFW POST #6556, Gail Van Tassell, Manager, d/b/a VFW Post #6556, at 21 Taylor St., Littleton, MA, for an annual entertainment license, expiring on December 31, 2019, to allow live and recorded music performances and dancing by patrons on the premises within the operating hours of Monday thru Sunday 3:00 PM to 12 AM; 95 person capacity; Seconded by Joe Knox: Motion passed 4 to 0; opposed by Chase Gerbig..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Knox)
5. All Alcohol License Change of Beneficial Interest - Anthony's Coal Fire Pizza, 201 Constitution
Approve a change of officer/beneficial interest application for the annual all alcoholic restaurant license under MGL Chapter 138 as submitted on January 31, 2019
Cindy Napoli made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve a change of officer/beneficial interest application for the annual all alcoholic restaurant license under MGL Chapter 138 as submitted on January 31, 2019; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Cindy Napoli made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve a change of officer/beneficial interest application for the annual all alcoholic restaurant license under MGL Chapter 138 as submitted on January 31, 2019; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Napoli, second: DeCoste)
6. May 6, 2019 Annual & Special Town Meetings - Review/Insert Articles (Continued)
Insert the previous articles onto the warrant for the May 6, 2019 [Annual/Special] Town Meeting, subject to approval as to form by Town Counsel; Amended and
Cindy Napoli made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to insert the previous articles onto the warrant for the May 6, 2019 [Annual/Special] Town Meeting, subject to approval as to form by Town Counsel; Amended and seconded by Chase Gerbig; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Cindy Napoli made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to insert the previous articles onto the warrant for the May 6, 2019 [Annual/Special] Town Meeting, subject to approval as to form by Town Counsel; Amended and seconded by Chase Gerbig; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Napoli, second: Gerbig)
9. Interim Town Administrator - meeting with town employees planned for March 12 to get feedback
Authorize submission to the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) of the Town of Littleton's Green Communities Year Four grant application for $238,454.25 for energy reduction...
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to authorize submission to the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) of the Town of Littleton's Green Communities Year Four grant application for $238,454.25 for energy reduction projects with a Town match of $20,000.; including High School: Installation of Demand Control Ventilation and Humidity Controls and Digi RTU Controllers, Replacement of gym, cafeteria and library lights with LED, and installation of capacitors to increase power factor; Russell Street School: Replacement of gym and cafeteria lights with LED; Middle School: Replacement of gym and other high intensity lights with LED, Weatherization at the High School, Middle School, Russell Street School and Shaker Lane School; and Administration Support; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to authorize submission to the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) of the Town of Littleton's Green Communities Year Four grant application for $238,454.25 for energy reduction projects with a Town match of $20,000.; including High School: Installation of Demand Control Ventilation and Humidity Controls and Digi RTU Controllers, Replacement of gym, cafeteria and library lights with LED, and installation of capacitors to increase power factor; Russell Street School: Replacement of gym and cafeteria lights with LED; Middle School: Replacement of gym and other high intensity lights with LED, Weatherization at the High School, Middle School, Russell Street School and Shaker Lane School; and Administration Support; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Knox)
Dedicate the 2018 Annual Town Report to the ongoing service of volunteer citizens who contribute to all aspects of maintaining the community of Littleton, whose service has been critical in...
Chase made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to dedicate the 2018 Annual Town Report to the ongoing service of volunteer citizens who contribute to all aspects of maintaining the community of Littleton, whose service has been critical in retaining our small town character and spirit, and include the list of whom we lost since the last report who served the Town in some official capacity, including Arthur Silva, Denise Pagacik and Constance Smithwood, former Police Chief Thomas O'Dea and Henry Whitcomb; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to dedicate the 2018 Annual Town Report to the ongoing service of volunteer citizens who contribute to all aspects of maintaining the community of Littleton, whose service has been critical in retaining our small town character and spirit, and include the list of whom we lost since the last report who served the Town in some official capacity, including Arthur Silva, Denise Pagacik and Constance Smithwood, former Police Chief Thomas O'Dea and Henry Whitcomb; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Napoli)
Appoint CLA for the interim accountant position
Chase made the motion to appoint CLA for the interim accountant position; seconded by Cindy; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase made the motion to appoint CLA for the interim accountant position; seconded by Cindy; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Napoli)
10. Minutes - no minutes to approve
Adjourn
Chuck made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Chase; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Chase; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, 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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