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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. The same five members served after the May 2019 town election. On May 13, 2019 the board chose Joe Knox as Chair, Cindy Napoli as Vice Chair and Chase Gerbig as Clerk, each 5-0. The 2020 town election was postponed to June because of COVID-19, and the board reorganized on June 1, 2020. Covers 31 meetings, May 13 to May 18, 2020.
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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.
Sources: Massachusetts Select Board Handbook (MMA) · Mass. Division of Local Services: the town budgetYour Littleton ballot: 13 quizzes, about a minute each.
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Members
Chuck DeCosteMember · Seat 1 · at 25 of 31 meetingsChase GerbigClerk · Townwide · at 26 of 31 meetingsPaul GlaveyMember · Townwide · at 29 of 31 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.
May 18Express their intent to utilize Lot 10 on the…Motion: Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Napoli
May 18, 2020: Express their intent to utilize Lot 10 on the Brown land if the town were to acquire the land for affordable housing purposes
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to express their intent to utilize Lot 10 on the Brown land if the town were to acquire the land for affordable housing purposes; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call: Chuck, Paul, Chase, Joe - Yes; Cindy - Abstain.
Yes: DeCoste, Gerbig, Glavey, KnoxAbstained: Napoli
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to express their intent to utilize Lot 10 on the Brown land if the town were to acquire the land for affordable housing purposes; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call: Chuck, Paul, Chase, Joe - Yes; Cindy - Abstain..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Glavey)
Apr 27Open the Soil Removal Hearing relating to 9 Ayer…Motion: Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board vote to open…Passed 4–0 · see note
April 27, 2020: Open the Soil Removal Hearing relating to 9 Ayer Road
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board vote to open the Soil Removal Hearing relating to 9 Ayer Road; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call: Chuck, Paul, Chase, Cindy - Yes.
Yes: DeCoste, Gerbig, Glavey, NapoliThe roll call does not list Joe Knox, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board vote to open the Soil Removal Hearing relating to 9 Ayer Road; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call: Chuck, Paul, Chase, Cindy - Yes..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Glavey)
Apr 27Instruct Town Counsel to file a complaint seeking enforcement…Motion: Chuck made the motion that the Board instruct Town Counsel to…Passed 4–0 · see note
April 27, 2020: Instruct Town Counsel to file a complaint seeking enforcement of earth removal and any other applicable by-laws in town that are being violated with respect to the site
Chuck made the motion that the Board instruct Town Counsel to file a complaint seeking enforcement of earth removal and any other applicable by-laws in town that are being violated with respect to the site; Seconded by Chase Gerbig, Motion passed 4 to 0.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli, Chase Gerbig, Paul Glavey and Chuck DeCoste). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Chuck made the motion that the Board instruct Town Counsel to file a complaint seeking enforcement of earth removal and any other applicable by-laws in town that are being violated with respect to the site; Seconded by Chase Gerbig, Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Gerbig)
Apr 13File an initial application for the acquisition of 119…Motion: Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen file…Passed 3–0 · Abstained: Napoli
April 13, 2020: File an initial application for the acquisition of 119 Tahattawan Road for determination of eligibility from the Community Preservation Commission
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen file an initial application for the acquisition of 119 Tahattawan Road for determination of eligibility from the Community Preservation Commission; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 3 to 1. Roll Call: Chuck, Chase, Paul - Aye; Abstain - Cindy.
Yes: DeCoste, Gerbig, GlaveyAbstained: NapoliThe minutes write the count as 3-1; the member named abstained, so the second number is the abstention, not a no vote.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen file an initial application for the acquisition of 119 Tahattawan Road for determination of eligibility from the Community Preservation Commission; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 3 to 1. Roll Call: Chuck, Chase, Paul - Aye; Abstain - Cindy..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: DeCoste)
Apr 6All meetings are postponed until further notice or subject…Motion: Chase Gerbig made the motion that all meetings are postponed until…Passed 4–0 · see note
April 6, 2020: All meetings are postponed until further notice or subject to approval by the Board of Selectmen with the exception of meetings to be held by the Board of Selectmen and…
Chase Gerbig made the motion that all meetings are postponed until further notice or subject to approval by the Board of Selectmen with the exception of meetings to be held by the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Health and that all other public meetings may occur virtually and that any posted hearings may be continued subject to the applicable provisions of Massachusetts General Laws; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call: Cindy, Chase, Paul, Chuck - Aye.
Yes: DeCoste, Gerbig, Glavey, NapoliThe minutes say Joe Knox arrived after the meeting began (“7:00 PM”); the vote names the 4 other members present.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that all meetings are postponed until further notice or subject to approval by the Board of Selectmen with the exception of meetings to be held by the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Health and that all other public meetings may occur virtually and that any posted hearings may be continued subject to the applicable provisions of Massachusetts General Laws; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call: Cindy, Chase, Paul, Chuck - Aye..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Glavey)
Apr 6Order all buildings, under the care, custody and control…Motion: Selectmen Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen…Passed 4–0 · see note
April 6, 2020: Order all buildings, under the care, custody and control of the Board of Selectmen, be closed to the public from through May 4, 2020
Selectmen Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen order all buildings, under the care, custody and control of the Board of Selectmen, be closed to the public from through May 4, 2020; Seconded by Paul Glavey: Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call: Cindy, Chase, Paul, Chuck - Aye.
Yes: DeCoste, Gerbig, Glavey, NapoliThe minutes say Joe Knox arrived after the meeting began (“7:00 PM”); the vote names the 4 other members present.
From the minutes
“Selectmen Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen order all buildings, under the care, custody and control of the Board of Selectmen, be closed to the public from through May 4, 2020; Seconded by Paul Glavey: Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call: Cindy, Chase, Paul, Chuck - Aye..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Glavey)
Apr 6Appoint Nicole Lorenson, the current Assistant EHS Director, as…Motion: Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen appoint…Passed 4–0 · see note
April 6, 2020: Appoint Nicole Lorenson, the current Assistant EHS Director, as the Interim Elder and Human Services Director effective the close of business on Friday, April 3, 2020
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen appoint Nicole Lorenson, the current Assistant EHS Director, as the Interim Elder and Human Services Director effective the close of business on Friday, April 3, 2020; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call: Cindy, Chuck, Paul, Chase - Aye
Yes: DeCoste, Gerbig, Glavey, NapoliThe minutes say Joe Knox arrived after the meeting began (“7:00 PM”); the vote names the 4 other members present.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen appoint Nicole Lorenson, the current Assistant EHS Director, as the Interim Elder and Human Services Director effective the close of business on Friday, April 3, 2020; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call: Cindy, Chuck, Paul, Chase - Aye.” (Motion: Gerbig, second: DeCoste)
Apr 6Extend the Town of Littleton's Emergency Staffing Policy, with…Motion: Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board vote to extend…Passed 4–0 · see note
April 6, 2020: Extend the Town of Littleton's Emergency Staffing Policy, with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic through May 4, 2020
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board vote to extend the Town of Littleton's Emergency Staffing Policy, with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic through May 4, 2020; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call: Cindy, Chuck, Paul, Chase - Aye
Yes: DeCoste, Gerbig, Glavey, NapoliThe minutes say Joe Knox arrived after the meeting began (“7:00 PM”); the vote names the 4 other members present.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board vote to extend the Town of Littleton's Emergency Staffing Policy, with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic through May 4, 2020; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call: Cindy, Chuck, Paul, Chase - Aye.” (Motion: Gerbig, second: DeCoste)
Apr 6The Town implement a spending freeze on all non-essential…Motion: Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Town implement a spending…Passed 4–0 · see note
April 6, 2020: The Town implement a spending freeze on all non-essential expenses (i.e. office supplies, discretionary expenses, conferences, etc.) and authorize exceptions as determined necessary by the Town...
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Town implement a spending freeze on all non-essential expenses (i.e. office supplies, discretionary expenses, conferences, etc.) and authorize exceptions as determined necessary by the Town Administrator and Finance & Budget Director; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call: Joe, Cindy, Chase, Paul - Aye.
Yes: Gerbig, Glavey, Knox, NapoliThe roll call does not list Chuck DeCoste, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Town implement a spending freeze on all non-essential expenses (i.e. office supplies, discretionary expenses, conferences, etc.) and authorize exceptions as determined necessary by the Town Administrator and Finance & Budget Director; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call: Joe, Cindy, Chase, Paul - Aye..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Glavey)
Mar 9Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 138, §14 to issue a…Motion: Chuck made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote, pursuant…Passed 3–0 · see note
March 9, 2020: Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 138, §14 to issue a Special License (also known as a 1-day liquor license) to the Rotary Club of Littleton for all alcoholic beverages (open bar)…
Chuck made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 138, §14 to issue a Special License (also known as a 1-day liquor license) to the Rotary Club of Littleton for all alcoholic beverages (open bar) to be served on April 18, 2020 during the Rotary Club's "Celebrate 50th Anniversary and Fund Raiser" event for the hours of 6:30 PM and 11:30 PM with details subject to review and approval by the Littleton Police Chief; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste: Motion passed to 3 to 0.
The minutes give the count as 3-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Cindy Napoli, Chase Gerbig, Paul Glavey and Chuck DeCoste). Showing the count only. The minutes name Chuck DeCoste as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Chuck made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 138, §14 to issue a Special License (also known as a 1-day liquor license) to the Rotary Club of Littleton for all alcoholic beverages (open bar) to be served on April 18, 2020 during the Rotary Club's "Celebrate 50th Anniversary and Fund Raiser" event for the hours of 6:30 PM and 11:30 PM with details subject to review and approval by the Littleton Police Chief; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste: Motion passed to 3 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste)
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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