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January 13, 2020
19 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli, Chase Gerbig, Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Paul Glavey left the meeting before it ended (the minutes note: “left at 8:10”).
Every vote, in order
2. Department/Board Updates
Concur with the interpretation by the Water Commissioners that the intent of Town Meeting was to allow the Board of Commissioners to expand the sewer district without Town Meeting approval, remove...
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to concur with the interpretation by the Water Commissioners that the intent of Town Meeting was to allow the Board of Commissioners to expand the sewer district without Town Meeting approval, remove the words "and approval by Town Meeting" from Section 1 of the petition, to sign the proposed transmittal letter and file the home rule petition with Senator Eldridge and Representative Arciero; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to concur with the interpretation by the Water Commissioners that the intent of Town Meeting was to allow the Board of Commissioners to expand the sewer district without Town Meeting approval, remove the words "and approval by Town Meeting" from Section 1 of the petition, to sign the proposed transmittal letter and file the home rule petition with Senator Eldridge and Representative Arciero; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: DeCoste)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the amendment to the MassWorks Grant
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the amendment to the MassWorks Grant; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the amendment to the MassWorks Grant; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Napoli)
3. Public Input/Members' Updates
Open the hearing for consideration of cancellation of Udacha Inc's, d/b/a Fallon's Wine & Spirits; liquor license under MGL C.138, §77
Chase Gerbig made the motion to open the hearing for consideration of cancellation of Udacha Inc's, d/b/a Fallon's Wine & Spirits; liquor license under MGL C.138, §77; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion to open the hearing for consideration of cancellation of Udacha Inc's, d/b/a Fallon's Wine & Spirits; liquor license under MGL C.138, §77; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: DeCoste)
Close the hearing for consideration of cancellation of Fallon's Wine & Spirits Liquor License
Chase Gerbig made the motion to close the hearing for consideration of cancellation of Fallon's Wine & Spirits Liquor License; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion to close the hearing for consideration of cancellation of Fallon's Wine & Spirits Liquor License; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Napoli)
Pursuant to MGL C.138, §77, to give Udacha Inc d/b/a Fallon's Wine and Spirits up to six (6) months' time to reopen and operate the business, transfer the license to a suitable location and or...
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote, pursuant to MGL C.138, §77, to give Udacha Inc d/b/a Fallon's Wine and Spirits up to six (6) months' time to reopen and operate the business, transfer the license to a suitable location and or transfer the license to a suitable location and business, given that the licensee has failed to conduct the licensed business; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote, pursuant to MGL C.138, §77, to give Udacha Inc d/b/a Fallon's Wine and Spirits up to six (6) months' time to reopen and operate the business, transfer the license to a suitable location and or transfer the license to a suitable location and business, given that the licensee has failed to conduct the licensed business; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Glavey)
5. Approve Revised Application for Transfer of an All Alcohol Restaurant License from Maruti,
Reconsider the application and vote, to approve the submitted revised application which requested to the transfer from Maruti, Patel & Dave, Inc. d/b/a Chip Shots Pub, Nikita H. Patel current...
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen reconsider the application and vote, to approve the submitted revised application which requested to the transfer from Maruti, Patel & Dave, Inc. d/b/a Chip Shots Pub, Nikita H. Patel current license manager; to transferee KAD, Inc. d/b/a Chip Shots, Kristen M. Ferrante as proposed license manager; for the premises located at 245 Ayer Road, Littleton, MA 01460 with hours of operation of 11:00 AM to 1:00 AM Monday through Sunday, pursuant to MGL Chapter 138, Section 12 for transfer of an All Alcohol Restaurant License; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen reconsider the application and vote, to approve the submitted revised application which requested to the transfer from Maruti, Patel & Dave, Inc. d/b/a Chip Shots Pub, Nikita H. Patel current license manager; to transferee KAD, Inc. d/b/a Chip Shots, Kristen M. Ferrante as proposed license manager; for the premises located at 245 Ayer Road, Littleton, MA 01460 with hours of operation of 11:00 AM to 1:00 AM Monday through Sunday, pursuant to MGL Chapter 138, Section 12 for transfer of an All Alcohol Restaurant License; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Glavey)
8. Continuation of Public Hearing pursuant to Selectmen's Regulations and Policies, Chapter 8,
Re-open and immediately continue the Soil Removal Hearing relating to 64 Spectacle Pond Road
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board vote to re-open and immediately continue the Soil Removal Hearing relating to 64 Spectacle Pond Road; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board vote to re-open and immediately continue the Soil Removal Hearing relating to 64 Spectacle Pond Road; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: DeCoste)
Continue the Soil Removal Hearing relating to 64 Spectacle Pond Road to Monday, January 27, 2020 at 8:00 PM to be held in Room 103 of 37 Shattuck Street, Littleton
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board vote to continue the Soil Removal Hearing relating to 64 Spectacle Pond Road to Monday, January 27, 2020 at 8:00 PM to be held in Room 103 of 37 Shattuck Street, Littleton; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board vote to continue the Soil Removal Hearing relating to 64 Spectacle Pond Road to Monday, January 27, 2020 at 8:00 PM to be held in Room 103 of 37 Shattuck Street, Littleton; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Glavey)
9. Boards/Committees without Annual Budgets
Authorize the Town Administration to sign the Massachusetts Trails work grant for work near the Couper Farm, if awarded
Chase Gerbig made the motion to authorize the Town Administration to sign the Massachusetts Trails work grant for work near the Couper Farm, if awarded; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion to authorize the Town Administration to sign the Massachusetts Trails work grant for work near the Couper Farm, if awarded; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: DeCoste)
10. Church Meadows Request for Proposals - Review Responses/Consider Award
Award Frank Matheson, Jr. of Spring Brook Farm the Request for Proposals for Church Meadows farming
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board award Frank Matheson, Jr. of Spring Brook Farm the Request for Proposals for Church Meadows farming; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board award Frank Matheson, Jr. of Spring Brook Farm the Request for Proposals for Church Meadows farming; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Glavey)
11. Committees
Create the Littleton Common Revitalization Committee to be comprised of 1 member from the Sewer Working Group, Planning Board, Housing Trust, TASC and EDC and Finance Committees with the charges...
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen create the Littleton Common Revitalization Committee to be comprised of 1 member from the Sewer Working Group, Planning Board, Housing Trust, TASC and EDC and Finance Committees with the charges outlined in the meeting packet; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
Yes: DeCoste, Gerbig, Knox, NapoliThe minutes say Paul Glavey left before the meeting ended (“left at 8:10”); the count (4-0) matches the 4 other members present, who are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen create the Littleton Common Revitalization Committee to be comprised of 1 member from the Sewer Working Group, Planning Board, Housing Trust, TASC and EDC and Finance Committees with the charges outlined in the meeting packet; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Napoli)
12. Response to Letter from the Town of Needham re: zoning amendment
Send the letter regarding House Bill 3507 to Governor Baker, Littleton's legislative delegation, and a copy to the MAGIC sub-region, as well as cities and towns within Senator Eldridge and Rep....
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to send the letter regarding House Bill 3507 to Governor Baker, Littleton's legislative delegation, and a copy to the MAGIC sub-region, as well as cities and towns within Senator Eldridge and Rep. Arciero's districts; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0.
Yes: DeCoste, Gerbig, Knox, NapoliThe minutes say Paul Glavey left before the meeting ended (“left at 8:10”); the count (4-0) matches the 4 other members present, who are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to send the letter regarding House Bill 3507 to Governor Baker, Littleton's legislative delegation, and a copy to the MAGIC sub-region, as well as cities and towns within Senator Eldridge and Rep. Arciero's districts; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: DeCoste)
13. Town Administrator
Approve the Town Meeting Timeline as proposed without a Special Town Meeting included
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the Town Meeting Timeline as proposed without a Special Town Meeting included; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0.
Yes: DeCoste, Gerbig, Knox, NapoliThe minutes say Paul Glavey left before the meeting ended (“left at 8:10”); the count (4-0) matches the 4 other members present, who are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the Town Meeting Timeline as proposed without a Special Town Meeting included; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: DeCoste)
Dedicate the 2019 town report to Walter Barkus, John Hathaway and Alfred Glavey
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board dedicate the 2019 town report to Walter Barkus, John Hathaway and Alfred Glavey; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0.
Yes: DeCoste, Gerbig, Knox, NapoliThe minutes say Paul Glavey left before the meeting ended (“left at 8:10”); the count (4-0) matches the 4 other members present, who are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board dedicate the 2019 town report to Walter Barkus, John Hathaway and Alfred Glavey; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: DeCoste)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Northeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council Interagency Mutual Aid/Assistance Agreement
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Northeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council Interagency Mutual Aid/Assistance Agreement; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed to 4 to 0.
Yes: DeCoste, Gerbig, Knox, NapoliThe minutes say Paul Glavey left before the meeting ended (“left at 8:10”); the count (4-0) matches the 4 other members present, who are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Northeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council Interagency Mutual Aid/Assistance Agreement; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed to 4 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Napoli)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the State 911 Grant
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the State 911 Grant; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
Yes: DeCoste, Gerbig, Knox, NapoliThe minutes say Paul Glavey left before the meeting ended (“left at 8:10”); the count (4-0) matches the 4 other members present, who are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the State 911 Grant; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Napoli)
2. The Henry Vincent Couper Charitable Foundation for $7,500 to the Energy Assistance
Accept the grants as stated
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board vote to accept the grants as stated; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
Yes: DeCoste, Gerbig, Knox, NapoliThe minutes say Paul Glavey left before the meeting ended (“left at 8:10”); the count (4-0) matches the 4 other members present, who are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board vote to accept the grants as stated; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Napoli)
14. Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes of December 16, 2019 and January 6, 2020
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the meeting minutes of December 16, 2019 and January 6, 2020; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0.
Yes: DeCoste, Gerbig, Knox, NapoliThe minutes say Paul Glavey left before the meeting ended (“left at 8:10”); the count (4-0) matches the 4 other members present, who are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the meeting minutes of December 16, 2019 and January 6, 2020; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: DeCoste)
Adjourn
Chase Gerbig made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0.
Yes: DeCoste, Gerbig, Knox, NapoliThe minutes say Paul Glavey left before the meeting ended (“left at 8:10”); the count (4-0) matches the 4 other members present, who are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: 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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