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April 12, 2021
8 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Cindy Napoli, Chuck DeCoste, Joe Knox, Matthew Nordhaus, Paul Glavey
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Paul Glavey arrived after the meeting began (the minutes note: “7:15 PM”).
Every vote, in order
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Enter into Executive Session pursuant under M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a)(2) to conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or...
Joe Knox made the motion that the Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session pursuant under M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a)(2) to conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. (Police Chief & Fire Chief) Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call vote: Joe Knox Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye.
Yes: DeCoste, Knox, Napoli, NordhausThe minutes say Paul Glavey arrived after the meeting began (“7:15 PM”); the vote names the 4 other members present.
From the minutes
“Joe Knox made the motion that the Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session pursuant under M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a)(2) to conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. (Police Chief & Fire Chief) Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call vote: Joe Knox Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye..” (Motion: Knox, second: DeCoste)
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And, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)6, to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call vote: Joe Knox Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye.
Yes: DeCoste, Knox, Napoli, NordhausThe minutes say Paul Glavey arrived after the meeting began (“7:15 PM”); the vote names the 4 other members present. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“And, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)6, to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call vote: Joe Knox Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye..” (second: DeCoste)
Adopt May as National Older Americans Month by iss uing the Proclamation which he read
Joe Knox made the motion that the Select Board vote to adopt May as National Older Americans Month by iss uing the Proclamation which he read; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye.
Yes: DeCoste, Knox, Napoli, NordhausThe minutes say Paul Glavey arrived after the meeting began (“7:15 PM”); the vote names the 4 other members present.
From the minutes
“Joe Knox made the motion that the Select Board vote to adopt May as National Older Americans Month by iss uing the Proclamation which he read; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye..” (Motion: Knox, second: Nordhaus)
Execute the warrant for the annual town election to be held on Saturday, May 8, 2021 from 8 AM to 8 PM in the Gymnasium, Littleton High School, 56 King Street; and to direct that the constable...
Joe Knox made the motion that the Select Board vote to execute the warrant for the annual town election to be held on Saturday, May 8, 2021 from 8 AM to 8 PM in the Gymnasium, Littleton High School, 56 King Street; and to direct that the constable post said warrant forthwit h; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Chuck DeCoste Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye
Yes: DeCoste, Knox, Napoli, NordhausThe minutes say Paul Glavey arrived after the meeting began (“7:15 PM”); the vote names the 4 other members present.
From the minutes
“Joe Knox made the motion that the Select Board vote to execute the warrant for the annual town election to be held on Saturday, May 8, 2021 from 8 AM to 8 PM in the Gymnasium, Littleton High School, 56 King Street; and to direct that the constable post said warrant forthwit h; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Chuck DeCoste Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye.” (Motion: Knox, second: Nordhaus)
Insert the Amendments to the Soil Removal Bylaw Article onto the warrant for the 2021 Annual Town Meeting, subject to approval as to form by Town Counsel
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to insert the Amendments to the Soil Removal Bylaw Article onto the warrant for the 2021 Annual Town Meeting, subject to approval as to form by Town Counsel; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Chuck DeCoste Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to insert the Amendments to the Soil Removal Bylaw Article onto the warrant for the 2021 Annual Town Meeting, subject to approval as to form by Town Counsel; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Chuck DeCoste Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye..” (Motion: Glavey, second: DeCoste)
Recommend that Town Meeting vote to accept two parcels of land from the Estate of Walter Lennon, identified as tax parcels U14-51-0 (University Dr.) and U14 -50-0 (Manchester Dr.), by a deed in...
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board recommend that Town Meeting vote to accept two parcels of land from the Estate of Walter Lennon, identified as tax parcels U14-51-0 (University Dr.) and U14 -50-0 (Manchester Dr.), by a deed in lieu of foreclosure pursuant to M.G.L. c. 60, §77C, where said parcels have unpaid real estate taxes in the amount of $814.27 and $872.38 respectively, and upon the acceptance of which the taxes shall be treated as having been paid and the land held for general municipal purposes by the Select Board; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: M atthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board recommend that Town Meeting vote to accept two parcels of land from the Estate of Walter Lennon, identified as tax parcels U14-51-0 (University Dr.) and U14 -50-0 (Manchester Dr.), by a deed in lieu of foreclosure pursuant to M.G.L. c. 60, §77C, where said parcels have unpaid real estate taxes in the amount of $814.27 and $872.38 respectively, and upon the acceptance of which the taxes shall be treated as having been paid and the land held for general municipal purposes by the Select Board; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: M atthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye..” (Motion: Glavey, second: DeCoste)
Insert the following articles onto the warrant for the 2021 Annual Town Meeting, subject to approval as to form by Town Counsel : 15. Park and Recreation Retained Earnings 20. Acceptance of...
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to insert the following articles onto the warrant for the 2021 Annual Town Meeting, subject to approval as to form by Town Counsel : 15. Park and Recreation Retained Earnings 20. Acceptance of Paragraph 4 of Section 5B of Chapter 30 Dedicated Revenue Stream to Stabilization Fund 22. FY 2022 Conservation Commission Open Space Budget 23. Senior Citizens and Veterans Tax Work-off Abatement Programs 25. Free Cash to fund Highway Dept . CH. 90 Deficit 26. FY 2022 LCTV Receipts Reserved for Appropriation from the Public Education and Government Access Fund 27. Mill Pond Dredging - Rescind Vote and Transfer of Funds 28. General Bylaw Amendments - Cemeteries 29. General Bylaws Amendments - "Treasurer" to "Treasurer/Collector" and "Assistant Treasurer" to "Assistant Treasurer/Collector" 31. Storm Water Bylaw Amendments 32. Zoning: Littleton Station 40R 33. Senior Residential Development/ Apartments 34. Marijuana Delivery 35. Transfer of Land to Affordable Housing Trust Fund 37. Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure 38. Sale of Small Lots 39. Land Use Department 40. Zoning & General B ylaws Amendments: Rename the "Highway Department" to "Department of Public Works 41. Soil Removal Bylaw Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to insert the following articles onto the warrant for the 2021 Annual Town Meeting, subject to approval as to form by Town Counsel : 15. Park and Recreation Retained Earnings 20. Acceptance of Paragraph 4 of Section 5B of Chapter 30 Dedicated Revenue Stream to Stabilization Fund 22. FY 2022 Conservation Commission Open Space Budget 23. Senior Citizens and Veterans Tax Work-off Abatement Programs 25. Free Cash to fund Highway Dept . CH. 90 Deficit 26. FY 2022 LCTV Receipts Reserved for Appropriation from the Public Education and Government Access Fund 27. Mill Pond Dredging - Rescind Vote and Transfer of Funds 28. General Bylaw Amendments - Cemeteries 29. General Bylaws Amendments - "Treasurer" to "Treasurer/Collector" and "Assistant Treasurer" to "Assistant Treasurer/Collector" 31. Storm Water Bylaw Amendments 32. Zoning: Littleton Station 40R 33. Senior Residential Development/ Apartments 34. Marijuana Delivery 35. Transfer of Land to Affordable Housing Trust Fund 37. Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure 38. Sale of Small Lots 39. Land Use Department 40. Zoning & General B ylaws Amendments: Rename the "Highway Department" to "Department of Public Works 41. Soil Removal Bylaw Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Nordhaus)
36. Acceptance of "The Homes at Croft Common" Open Space Parcel
Adjourn
Paul Glavey made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Chuck DeCoste 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: Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Nordhaus)
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