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September 27, 2021
27 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Joe Knox, who is counted absent.
Present: Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Matthew Nordhaus, Cindy Napoli
Absent: Joe Knox
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session, pursuant to MGL C.30A, §21(a), clause (3), to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session, pursuant to MGL C.30A, §21(a), clause (3), to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares, and to convene in open session thereafter; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll call vote: Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session, pursuant to MGL C.30A, §21(a), clause (3), to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares, and to convene in open session thereafter; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll call vote: Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Glavey)
Accept, pursuant to MGL C.44,§53A and in accordance with its policy on Solicitation and Acceptance of Monetary and Non-Monetary Gifts for Public Purpose, an unsolicited gift from the Denise...
Mathew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to accept, pursuant to MGL C.44,§53A and in accordance with its policy on Solicitation and Acceptance of Monetary and Non-Monetary Gifts for Public Purpose, an unsolicited gift from the Denise Flaherty Pagacik Scholarship Fund Inc of $4,605 to be deposited into a special gift fund account to be used, without further appropriation, by the Director of Parks, Recreation & Community Education towards providing scholarships to help low income families participate in department programs; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mathew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to accept, pursuant to MGL C.44,§53A and in accordance with its policy on Solicitation and Acceptance of Monetary and Non-Monetary Gifts for Public Purpose, an unsolicited gift from the Denise Flaherty Pagacik Scholarship Fund Inc of $4,605 to be deposited into a special gift fund account to be used, without further appropriation, by the Director of Parks, Recreation & Community Education towards providing scholarships to help low income families participate in department programs; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
Pursuant to MGL C.44,§53A and in accordance with its policy on Solicitation and Acceptance of Monetary and Non-Monetary Gifts for Public Purpose, to accept donations to the Department of Elder &...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.44,§53A and in accordance with its policy on Solicitation and Acceptance of Monetary and Non-Monetary Gifts for Public Purpose, to accept donations to the Department of Elder & Human Services (EHS) from Ed's Weenies in the amount of $735.00 for families in need and the John C. Morrison and Eunice B. Morrison Charitable Foundation for outreach and programming in the amount of $2,500; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.44,§53A and in accordance with its policy on Solicitation and Acceptance of Monetary and Non-Monetary Gifts for Public Purpose, to accept donations to the Department of Elder & Human Services (EHS) from Ed's Weenies in the amount of $735.00 for families in need and the John C. Morrison and Eunice B. Morrison Charitable Foundation for outreach and programming in the amount of $2,500; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
Award the contract for waste disposal to Waste Management and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract in the amount of $105,813 through June 30, 2022
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to award the contract for waste disposal to Waste Management and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract in the amount of $105,813 through June 30, 2022; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to award the contract for waste disposal to Waste Management and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract in the amount of $105,813 through June 30, 2022; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Glavey)
Authorize the expenditure of $2,993.73 in Per-Ride Assessment Funds for the purpose of painting crosswalks and road markings
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the expenditure of $2,993.73 in Per-Ride Assessment Funds for the purpose of painting crosswalks and road markings; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the expenditure of $2,993.73 in Per-Ride Assessment Funds for the purpose of painting crosswalks and road markings; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Glavey)
Accept ARPA Funds, pursuant to MGL C.44,§53A
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Board vote to accept ARPA Funds, pursuant to MGL C.44,§53A; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Board vote to accept ARPA Funds, pursuant to MGL C.44,§53A; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Glavey)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
1. Bills of Prior Years - vote made by Finance Committee to support this article; motion made by Matthew Nordhaus for Select Board support of the article; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“1. Bills of Prior Years - vote made by Finance Committee to support this article; motion made by Matthew Nordhaus for Select Board support of the article; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Glavey)
2. Amend FY2022 Operating Budget- vote made by Finance Committee to support this article;
Amend FY2022 Operating Budget- vote made by Finance Committee to support this article;
2. Amend FY2022 Operating Budget- vote made by Finance Committee to support this article; motion made by Matthew Nordhaus for Select Board support of article; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“2. Amend FY2022 Operating Budget- vote made by Finance Committee to support this article; motion made by Matthew Nordhaus for Select Board support of article; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
3. Debt Exclusion Stabilization Fund - vote made by Finance Committee to support this article;
Debt Exclusion Stabilization Fund - vote made by Finance Committee to support this article;
3. Debt Exclusion Stabilization Fund - vote made by Finance Committee to support this article; motion made by Matthew Nordhaus for Select Board support of article; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“3. Debt Exclusion Stabilization Fund - vote made by Finance Committee to support this article; motion made by Matthew Nordhaus for Select Board support of article; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
4. Appropriation of Bond/BAN Excess Premium - vote made by Finance Committee to support
Appropriation of Bond/BAN Excess Premium - vote made by Finance Committee to support
4. Appropriation of Bond/BAN Excess Premium - vote made by Finance Committee to support this article; motion made by Matthew Nordhaus for Select Board recommending support of this article; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“4. Appropriation of Bond/BAN Excess Premium - vote made by Finance Committee to support this article; motion made by Matthew Nordhaus for Select Board recommending support of this article; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
5. Community Preservation Committee - FY2022 Community Preservation - vote made by
Community Preservation Committee - FY2022 Community Preservation - vote made by
5. Community Preservation Committee - FY2022 Community Preservation - vote made by Finance Committee to support this article; motion made by Matthew Nordhaus for Select Board support; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“5. Community Preservation Committee - FY2022 Community Preservation - vote made by Finance Committee to support this article; motion made by Matthew Nordhaus for Select Board support; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
7. Authorization to Sell U14-11 (Shaker Lane) - vote made by Finance Committee to support
Authorization to Sell U14-11 (Shaker Lane) - vote made by Finance Committee to support
7. Authorization to Sell U14-11 (Shaker Lane) - vote made by Finance Committee to support this article; motion made by Matthew Nordhaus recommending Select Board support; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“7. Authorization to Sell U14-11 (Shaker Lane) - vote made by Finance Committee to support this article; motion made by Matthew Nordhaus recommending Select Board support; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
8. Personnel Bylaw and Classification and Compensation Plan Amendments - previously
Personnel Bylaw and Classification and Compensation Plan Amendments - previously
8. Personnel Bylaw and Classification and Compensation Plan Amendments - previously approved by the Personnel Board; vote made by Finance Committee to support this article; motion made by Matthew Nordhaus recommending Select Board support; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“8. Personnel Bylaw and Classification and Compensation Plan Amendments - previously approved by the Personnel Board; vote made by Finance Committee to support this article; motion made by Matthew Nordhaus recommending Select Board support; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Glavey)
9. Amendment of Personnel Bylaws - Personnel Board had recommended supporting this
Supporting this article; motion made by Matthew Nordhaus for Select Board support of this article
9. Amendment of Personnel Bylaws - Personnel Board had recommended supporting this article; motion made by Matthew Nordhaus for Select Board support of this article; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“9. Amendment of Personnel Bylaws - Personnel Board had recommended supporting this article; motion made by Matthew Nordhaus for Select Board support of this article; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Glavey)
10. Transfer of Land to Conservation Commission - discussion held by the Board and
Transfer of Land to Conservation Commission - discussion held by the Board and
11. Zoning Bylaw Amendments - 550 King Street - motion made by Matthew Nordhaus recommending Select Board support of this article; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“11. Zoning Bylaw Amendments - 550 King Street - motion made by Matthew Nordhaus recommending Select Board support of this article; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Glavey)
12. Littleton Sewer System Expansion - Littleton Common Area Construction Funding - no
Littleton Sewer System Expansion - Littleton Common Area Construction Funding - no
12. Littleton Sewer System Expansion - Littleton Common Area Construction Funding - no vote by Finance Committee until discussion were held by the committee; motion made by Matthew Nordhaus for Select Board support; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“12. Littleton Sewer System Expansion - Littleton Common Area Construction Funding - no vote by Finance Committee until discussion were held by the committee; motion made by Matthew Nordhaus for Select Board support; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Glavey)
13. Grant of Easement to Littleton Electric Light Department for Library - motion made by Matthew Nordhaus recommending Select Board support of this article; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“13. Grant of Easement to Littleton Electric Light Department for Library - motion made by Matthew Nordhaus recommending Select Board support of this article; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
14. Rezoning of 25 Robinson Road - motion made by Matthew Nordhaus recommending Select Board support of this article; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“14. Rezoning of 25 Robinson Road - motion made by Matthew Nordhaus recommending Select Board support of this article; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
15. Road Acceptance - Bluebird Way - No recommendation by Select Board at this time
Open the warrant for Special Town Meeting
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to open the warrant for Special Town Meeting; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to open the warrant for Special Town Meeting; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Glavey)
Remove Article 16 Home Rule Petition
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to remove Article 16 Home Rule Petition; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to remove Article 16 Home Rule Petition; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
Close the Special Town meeting warrant
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board close the Special Town meeting warrant; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board close the Special Town meeting warrant; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Glavey)
Approve and sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve and sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve and sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Glavey)
Create the Nagog Hill Orchard Ad Hoc Working Group with membership consisting of 2 Select Board members, 1 Conservation Commission member, 2 Agricultural members and 2 citizens at large
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to create the Nagog Hill Orchard Ad Hoc Working Group with membership consisting of 2 Select Board members, 1 Conservation Commission member, 2 Agricultural members and 2 citizens at large; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to create the Nagog Hill Orchard Ad Hoc Working Group with membership consisting of 2 Select Board members, 1 Conservation Commission member, 2 Agricultural members and 2 citizens at large; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Glavey)
Schedule regular meetings on November 8th, November 22nd, December 6th, and December 20th
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Board vote to schedule regular meetings on November 8th, November 22nd, December 6th, and December 20th; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Board vote to schedule regular meetings on November 8th, November 22nd, December 6th, and December 20th; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
Approve the meeting minutes of August 30, 2021 as amended
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes of August 30, 2021 as amended; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes of August 30, 2021 as amended; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
Approve the meeting minutes of September 13, 2021
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes of September 13, 2021; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes of September 13, 2021; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
Adjourn
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Glavey)
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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