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February 22, 2021
10 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Cindy Napoli, Paul Glavey, Joe Knox, Matthew Nordhaus, Chuck DeCoste
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Chuck DeCoste arrived after the meeting began (the minutes note: “7:25 PM”).
Every vote, in order
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In accordance with its policy on Solicitation and Acceptance of Monetary and Non-Monetary Gifts for Public Purpose, to approve a donation to the Parks, Recreation and Community Education (PRCE)...
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote, in accordance with its policy on Solicitation and Acceptance of Monetary and Non-Monetary Gifts for Public Purpose, to approve a donation to the Parks, Recreation and Community Education (PRCE) from the Ed Walsh Foundation in the amount of $1,000 and Kymberlee Albertelli in the amount of $1,000 to PRCE's Youth Scholarship Fund; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye.
Yes: Glavey, Knox, Napoli, NordhausThe minutes say Chuck DeCoste arrived after the meeting began (“7:25 PM”); the vote names the 4 other members present.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote, in accordance with its policy on Solicitation and Acceptance of Monetary and Non-Monetary Gifts for Public Purpose, to approve a donation to the Parks, Recreation and Community Education (PRCE) from the Ed Walsh Foundation in the amount of $1,000 and Kymberlee Albertelli in the amount of $1,000 to PRCE's Youth Scholarship Fund; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Nordhaus)
Support the decision of the Park Commission decision to open the basketball courts at 300 King Street
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to support the decision of the Park Commission decision to open the basketball courts at 300 King Street; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye.
Yes: Glavey, Knox, Napoli, NordhausThe minutes say Chuck DeCoste arrived after the meeting began (“7:25 PM”); the vote names the 4 other members present.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to support the decision of the Park Commission decision to open the basketball courts at 300 King Street; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Nordhaus)
In accordance with its policy on Solicitation and Acceptance of Monetary and Non-Monetary Gifts for Public Purpose, to approve donations to Elder & Human Services from: $529 from Ed's Weenies for...
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote, in accordance with its policy on Solicitation and Acceptance of Monetary and Non-Monetary Gifts for Public Purpose, to approve donations to Elder & Human Services from: $529 from Ed's Weenies for families in need $3,000 from Henry Vincent Couper Charitable Foundation for COA Outreach assistance $1,825.80 from Kristen Grimes for TREAD Program $12,500 from First Baptist Church of Littleton for those in financial distress Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote, in accordance with its policy on Solicitation and Acceptance of Monetary and Non-Monetary Gifts for Public Purpose, to approve donations to Elder & Human Services from: $529 from Ed's Weenies for families in need $3,000 from Henry Vincent Couper Charitable Foundation for COA Outreach assistance $1,825.80 from Kristen Grimes for TREAD Program $12,500 from First Baptist Church of Littleton for those in financial distress Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Nordhaus)
Support MA HS.1440 and SD.834 - An Act relative to a streaming entertainment operator's use of public rights of way. The proposed legislation would impose a 5% fee on digital streaming providers...
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to support MA HS.1440 and SD.834 - An Act relative to a streaming entertainment operator's use of public rights of way. The proposed legislation would impose a 5% fee on digital streaming providers which use Littleton public rights of way in order to sell their products to Massachusetts and Littleton residents; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 1. Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye. Matthew Nordhaus Nay.
Yes: DeCoste, Glavey, Knox, NapoliNo: Nordhaus
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to support MA HS.1440 and SD.834 - An Act relative to a streaming entertainment operator's use of public rights of way. The proposed legislation would impose a 5% fee on digital streaming providers which use Littleton public rights of way in order to sell their products to Massachusetts and Littleton residents; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 1. Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye. Matthew Nordhaus Nay..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Knox)
Schedule a public hearing for March 8, 2021 at 7:30 PM to consider the request of Brendan McGuire, 15 Manchester Dive for the purchase of town land (U14-101 and U14-102)
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to schedule a public hearing for March 8, 2021 at 7:30 PM to consider the request of Brendan McGuire, 15 Manchester Dive for the purchase of town land (U14-101 and U14-102); Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus ; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to schedule a public hearing for March 8, 2021 at 7:30 PM to consider the request of Brendan McGuire, 15 Manchester Dive for the purchase of town land (U14-101 and U14-102); Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus ; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Nordhaus)
Open the public hearing
Ascertainment is defined as "a process that affords the public with an opportunity to comment and participate during the initial licensing of a cable operator or the renewal licensing of the incumbent cable operator. It is also a period of time for the Issuing Authority to gather data and review the cable operator's past and present performance and to identify the community's future cable-related needs and interests." Paul Glavey read the hearing notice which had been published then made the motion to open the public hearing; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Ascertainment is defined as "a process that affords the public with an opportunity to comment and participate during the initial licensing of a cable operator or the renewal licensing of the incumbent cable operator. It is also a period of time for the Issuing Authority to gather data and review the cable operator's past and present performance and to identify the community's future cable-related needs and interests." Paul Glavey read the hearing notice which had been published then made the motion to open the public hearing; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye..” (second: DeCoste)
Close the hearing on Monday, March 1, 2021
Paul Glavey made the motion to close the hearing on Monday, March 1, 2021; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0; Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion to close the hearing on Monday, March 1, 2021; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0; Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye..” (Motion: Glavey, second: DeCoste)
15. Senior Citizens and Veterans Tax Work-off Abatement Programs
Insert the following articles onto the warrant for the May 3, 2021 Annual Town Meeting subject to approval as to form by Town Counsel - 1. Town Officers; 2. Annual Report; 3. Bills of Prior Years;...
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to insert the following articles onto the warrant for the May 3, 2021 Annual Town Meeting subject to approval as to form by Town Counsel - 1. Town Officers; 2. Annual Report; 3. Bills of Prior Years; 4. FY21 Operating Budget Line-Items Transfers; 5. FY21 Capital Plan Amendments; 6. FY22 Appropriations and the Blended Community Preservation Act Fund; 7. FY22 Revolving Funds; 8. FY22 Operating Budget; 11. FY22 Park, Recreation & Community Education Enterprise Fund Operating Budget; 12. FY22 Capital Items from Available Funds; 13. FY22 Community Preservation Budget; 14. Personnel By-Law Amendments; 15. Stabilization Fund; 16. Capital Stabilization Fund; 18. Debt Exclusion Stabilization Fund; 21. Senior Citizens and Veterans Tax Work-off Abatement Programs. Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Joe Knox Aye; Cindy Napoli Aye.
Yes: Glavey, Knox, Napoli, NordhausThe minutes say Chuck DeCoste arrived after the meeting began (“7:25 PM”); the vote names the 4 other members present.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to insert the following articles onto the warrant for the May 3, 2021 Annual Town Meeting subject to approval as to form by Town Counsel - 1. Town Officers; 2. Annual Report; 3. Bills of Prior Years; 4. FY21 Operating Budget Line-Items Transfers; 5. FY21 Capital Plan Amendments; 6. FY22 Appropriations and the Blended Community Preservation Act Fund; 7. FY22 Revolving Funds; 8. FY22 Operating Budget; 11. FY22 Park, Recreation & Community Education Enterprise Fund Operating Budget; 12. FY22 Capital Items from Available Funds; 13. FY22 Community Preservation Budget; 14. Personnel By-Law Amendments; 15. Stabilization Fund; 16. Capital Stabilization Fund; 18. Debt Exclusion Stabilization Fund; 21. Senior Citizens and Veterans Tax Work-off Abatement Programs. Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Joe Knox Aye; Cindy Napoli Aye..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Nordhaus)
Approve the Regular Session meeting minutes of February 8, 2021 and the minutes for the January 16, 2021 Select Board Retreat
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the Regular Session meeting minutes of February 8, 2021 and the minutes for the January 16, 2021 Select Board Retreat; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll call vote: Chuck DeCoste Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the Regular Session meeting minutes of February 8, 2021 and the minutes for the January 16, 2021 Select Board Retreat; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll call vote: Chuck DeCoste Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Nordhaus)
Adjourn
Paul Glavey made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Chuck DeCoste Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Chuck DeCoste Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Nordhaus)
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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