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December 20, 2021
17 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Chuck DeCoste, Matthew Nordhaus, Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli, Paul Glavey
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Paul Glavey took part remotely.
- Paul Glavey arrived after the meeting began (the minutes note: “via Zoom at 7:00 PM”).
Every vote, in order
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Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a)(6) to go into Executive Sessions to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (Nagog Hill Orchard) if the chair declares that an open...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a)(6) to go into Executive Sessions to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (Nagog Hill Orchard) if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body and the Chair so declares and to convene into open session thereafter; Seconded by Joe Knox; Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye. Motion passed 4 to 0.
Yes: DeCoste, Knox, Napoli, NordhausThe minutes say Paul Glavey arrived after the meeting began (“via Zoom at 7:00 PM”); the vote names the 4 other members present.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a)(6) to go into Executive Sessions to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (Nagog Hill Orchard) if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body and the Chair so declares and to convene into open session thereafter; Seconded by Joe Knox; Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye. Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Knox)
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Amended motion made to identify Anthony Ansaldi, Joe Laydon and Ivria Fried, Town Counsel's office; Seconded by Joe Knox; Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye. Motion passed 4 to 0.
Yes: DeCoste, Knox, Napoli, NordhausThe minutes say Paul Glavey arrived after the meeting began (“via Zoom at 7:00 PM”); the vote names the 4 other members present. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Amended motion made to identify Anthony Ansaldi, Joe Laydon and Ivria Fried, Town Counsel's office; Seconded by Joe Knox; Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye. Motion passed 4 to 0..” (second: Knox)
Approve the corrected Licensing Certificate Forms for Salut!, Inc.'s on premises and off premises liquor licenses, as presented to the Board
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the corrected Licensing Certificate Forms for Salut!, Inc.'s on premises and off premises liquor licenses, as presented to the Board; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Roll call vote: Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye. Motion passed 4 to 0.
Yes: DeCoste, Knox, Napoli, NordhausThe minutes say Paul Glavey arrived after the meeting began (“via Zoom at 7:00 PM”); the vote names the 4 other members present.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the corrected Licensing Certificate Forms for Salut!, Inc.'s on premises and off premises liquor licenses, as presented to the Board; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Roll call vote: Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye. Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
Authorize the Town Administrator to enroll the Town of Littleton in two settlements resolving all opioid litigation brought by states and local political subdivisions against McKesson, Cardinal...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to enroll the Town of Littleton in two settlements resolving all opioid litigation brought by states and local political subdivisions against McKesson, Cardinal Health, AmerisourceBergen, and Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and its parent company Johnson & Johnson, and to execute and submit the Subdivision Settlement Participation Forms by January 2, 2022 to the Attorney General's office; Seconded Joe Knox; Roll Call Vote: Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0.
Yes: DeCoste, Knox, Napoli, NordhausThe minutes say Paul Glavey arrived after the meeting began (“via Zoom at 7:00 PM”); the vote names the 4 other members present.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to enroll the Town of Littleton in two settlements resolving all opioid litigation brought by states and local political subdivisions against McKesson, Cardinal Health, AmerisourceBergen, and Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and its parent company Johnson & Johnson, and to execute and submit the Subdivision Settlement Participation Forms by January 2, 2022 to the Attorney General's office; Seconded Joe Knox; Roll Call Vote: Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Knox)
Pursuant to MGL C.44,§53A and per 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...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.44,§53A and per 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) EHS/COA Energy Assistance Program from The Henry Vincent Couper Charitable Fund in the amount of $7,500 and from The Gore Charitable Foundation in the amount of $1,500; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye. Motion passed 4 to 0.
Yes: DeCoste, Knox, Napoli, NordhausThe minutes say Paul Glavey arrived after the meeting began (“via Zoom at 7:00 PM”); the vote names the 4 other members present.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.44,§53A and per 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) EHS/COA Energy Assistance Program from The Henry Vincent Couper Charitable Fund in the amount of $7,500 and from The Gore Charitable Foundation in the amount of $1,500; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye. Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
Support the Conservation Commission's preparation of a MassTrails Grant application
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to support the Conservation Commission's preparation of a MassTrails Grant application; Seconded by Joe Knox; Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye. Motion passed 4 to 0.
Yes: DeCoste, Knox, Napoli, NordhausThe minutes say Paul Glavey arrived after the meeting began (“via Zoom at 7:00 PM”); the vote names the 4 other members present.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to support the Conservation Commission's preparation of a MassTrails Grant application; Seconded by Joe Knox; Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye. Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Knox)
Pursuant to MGL C.44,§53A and per its policy on Solicitation and Acceptance of Monetary and Non-Monetary Gifts for Public Purpose, to accept a donation to the Veteran Services Department from...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.44,§53A and per its policy on Solicitation and Acceptance of Monetary and Non-Monetary Gifts for Public Purpose, to accept a donation to the Veteran Services Department from Masala Bay Restaurant in the amount of $1,000 for Veteran Assistance; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Roll Call Vote: Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye. Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.44,§53A and per its policy on Solicitation and Acceptance of Monetary and Non-Monetary Gifts for Public Purpose, to accept a donation to the Veteran Services Department from Masala Bay Restaurant in the amount of $1,000 for Veteran Assistance; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Roll Call Vote: Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye. Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
Issue the Statement of Reasons for preliminary assessment of denial as read by Mr. DeCoste
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board issue the Statement of Reasons for preliminary assessment of denial as read by Mr. DeCoste; Seconded by Joe Knox; Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye. Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board issue the Statement of Reasons for preliminary assessment of denial as read by Mr. DeCoste; Seconded by Joe Knox; Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye. Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Knox)
Grant Chief Pinard the authority to hire a new Police Officer using ARPA funds for the remainder of FY22 and all of FY23
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to grant Chief Pinard the authority to hire a new Police Officer using ARPA funds for the remainder of FY22 and all of FY23; Seconded by Joe Knox; Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye. Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to grant Chief Pinard the authority to hire a new Police Officer using ARPA funds for the remainder of FY22 and all of FY23; Seconded by Joe Knox; Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye. Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Knox)
Approve the annual renewal of all licenses, as attached, for calendar year 2022; license issuance contingent upon satisfactory inspections and submission of all required documents, fees and...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the annual renewal of all licenses, as attached, for calendar year 2022; license issuance contingent upon satisfactory inspections and submission of all required documents, fees and payments of municipal charges; to be reviewed by Town Administrator; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye. Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the annual renewal of all licenses, as attached, for calendar year 2022; license issuance contingent upon satisfactory inspections and submission of all required documents, fees and payments of municipal charges; to be reviewed by Town Administrator; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye. Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
Adopt a 25MPH speed limit for town roads unless otherwise posted
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to adopt a 25MPH speed limit for town roads unless otherwise posted; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to adopt a 25MPH speed limit for town roads unless otherwise posted; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
Support the reserve fund transfer in the amount of $23,600 to the FY22 Facilities Maintenance Services budget
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board support the reserve fund transfer in the amount of $23,600 to the FY22 Facilities Maintenance Services budget; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board support the reserve fund transfer in the amount of $23,600 to the FY22 Facilities Maintenance Services budget; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
Sign the Quit Claim Deed for a parcel of land located in Littleton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, being shown as Parcel X, on a plan entitled "Kaye Estates Definitive Plan of a Subdivision Off...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to sign the Quit Claim Deed for a parcel of land located in Littleton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, being shown as Parcel X, on a plan entitled "Kaye Estates Definitive Plan of a Subdivision Off Grimes Lane, Littleton, MA for Kaye Land, LLC" and as authorized by October 17, 2020 Special Town Meeting Article 20; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to sign the Quit Claim Deed for a parcel of land located in Littleton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, being shown as Parcel X, on a plan entitled "Kaye Estates Definitive Plan of a Subdivision Off Grimes Lane, Littleton, MA for Kaye Land, LLC" and as authorized by October 17, 2020 Special Town Meeting Article 20; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract with Cooling & Heating Specialists, Inc out of Newton, MA for On-Call & Routine HVAC Maintenance and Repair services for one year
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract with Cooling & Heating Specialists, Inc out of Newton, MA for On-Call & Routine HVAC Maintenance and Repair services for one year; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract with Cooling & Heating Specialists, Inc out of Newton, MA for On-Call & Routine HVAC Maintenance and Repair services for one year; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Glavey)
Recommend that the Planning Board seek technical assistance to evaluate how the Littleton Zoning Bylaws comply with the Department of Housing and Community Development's draft guidelines under...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to recommend that the Planning Board seek technical assistance to evaluate how the Littleton Zoning Bylaws comply with the Department of Housing and Community Development's draft guidelines under recently approved MBTA Communities Legislation; Seconded by Joe Knox; Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to recommend that the Planning Board seek technical assistance to evaluate how the Littleton Zoning Bylaws comply with the Department of Housing and Community Development's draft guidelines under recently approved MBTA Communities Legislation; Seconded by Joe Knox; Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Knox)
Approve the minutes of December 6, 2021 as written
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to approve the minutes of December 6, 2021 as written; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to approve the minutes of December 6, 2021 as written; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
Adjourn
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Mathew Nordhaus Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Mathew Nordhaus Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
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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