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Littleton Select Board
How the Littleton Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide for three-year terms. The same five members served after the May 2021 town election (Chuck DeCoste was re-elected). On May 10, 2021 the board elected Chuck DeCoste as Chair, Joe Knox as Vice Chair and Matthew Nordhaus as Clerk (each 5-0 by roll call), effective after the June 12, 2021 Town Meeting; on May 24, 2021 Joe Knox stepped down as Vice Chair and the board chose Paul Glavey. The new officers took their seats on June 21, 2021. Covers 27 meetings, June 21 to April 25, 2022.
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What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
Sources: Massachusetts Select Board Handbook (MMA) · Mass. Division of Local Services: the town budgetYour Littleton ballot: 13 quizzes, about a minute each.
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Members
ChairChuck DeCosteChair · Seat 1 · at 23 of 27 meetingsVice-ChairPaul GlaveyVice Chair · Townwide · at 25 of 27 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
About missing minutes
Loaded: Littleton Select Board minutes from February 26, 2018 through September 28, 2026: 265 meetings and 2,435 votes. Minutes from 2014 to 2022 are in the town’s Laserfiche portal and from 2022 on in its Agenda Center; MassVoter loaded January 2018 on, but the Laserfiche 2018 folder starts on February 26, 2018, so the meetings of January 8 and 22 and February 12, 13 and 22, 2018 are missing. The minutes call the board the Board of Selectmen through June 8, 2020 and the Select Board from June 29, 2020 on. The 2018-2019 minutes are typed documents; the 2020-2022 Laserfiche minutes are imaged pages with a stored text layer; two Agenda Center files are Word documents (the same minutes are also posted as PDFs, which we used). Not here: executive-session minutes; votes of the Finance Committee, Planning Board, Board of Health, Housing Authority, Park and Recreation Commission and other boards at joint meetings (joint appointments that both boards vote on are shown with the Select Board members’ votes); Planning Board and other boards’ minutes that were posted in the Select Board’s slot; and meetings with an agenda but no posted minutes, among them many 2018-2022 dates in the Laserfiche agenda folder, September 2, 2025, March 2, 2026 and May 5, 2026. Minutes after September 28, 2026 are not posted yet. Littleton’s minutes name the mover and seconder and give the count (“Motion passed 5 to 0”); a count that matches the members present with no no votes is shown as every member present voting yes. Roll calls by name (used for remote meetings from 2020 and whenever a member takes part remotely, “Roll Call Vote: Gary Wilson no, Chuck DeCoste no …”) are shown by name, and members named as voting no or abstaining are shown that way. Where a split count names no one we show the count only, with a note (68 votes), and where the minutes give no count or names (“it was VOTED”, “motion passed”) we show the result only (61 votes). From June 2026 the minutes are written as summaries and several do not list who attended; we count a member present only when the minutes show that member taking part, and where they do not show every member, votes recorded only as “carried unanimously” are shown as the result only (30 votes, at the August 31, September 23 and September 28, 2026 meetings and the February 4, 2026 budget meeting). Members who recused themselves are not shown in that vote; members who arrived late or left early are left out of votes whose count shows they were not there. A motion with no recorded outcome is not counted as a vote. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
Apr 25Joint vote with the School Committee: §11, to appoint…Motion: Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board and the…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
April 25, 2022: Joint vote with the School Committee: §11, to appoint Binal Patel to fill a vacancy on the School Committee for a term expiring May 2023
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board and the remaining members of the School Committee vote, pursuant to MGL C.41,§11, to appoint Binal Patel to fill a vacancy on the School Committee for a term expiring May 2023; Seconded by Brad Austin; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Hunt Yes, Justin McCarthy Yes, Brad Austin Yes, Jennifer Gold Yes, Cindy Napoli Yes, Paul Glavey Yes, Matthew Nordhaus Yes, Joe Knox Yes, Chuck DeCoste Yes; Motion passed 9 to 0.
It was seconded by Brad Austin, who is not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board and the remaining members of the School Committee vote, pursuant to MGL C.41,§11, to appoint Binal Patel to fill a vacancy on the School Committee for a term expiring May 2023; Seconded by Brad Austin; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Hunt Yes, Justin McCarthy Yes, Brad Austin Yes, Jennifer Gold Yes, Cindy Napoli Yes, Paul Glavey Yes, Matthew Nordhaus Yes, Joe Knox Yes, Chuck DeCoste Yes; Motion passed 9 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus)
Apr 25UnanimouslyMotion: C. Approval of Construction Manager at Risk for Shattuck Center Construction…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
April 25, 2022: Unanimously
C. Approval of Construction Manager at Risk for Shattuck Center Construction At the April 11, 2022 meeting, the Board discussed utilizing CM at Risk as the building method for the proposed senior center it was voted unanimously
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“C. Approval of Construction Manager at Risk for Shattuck Center Construction At the April 11, 2022 meeting, the Board discussed utilizing CM at Risk as the building method for the proposed senior center it was voted unanimously.”
Mar 28(the minutes do not state the motion)Motion: Motion was amended by Matthew Nordhaus to not immediately close said…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · see note
March 28, 2022: (the minutes do not state the motion)
Motion was amended by Matthew Nordhaus to not immediately close said warrant; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was amended by Matthew Nordhaus to not immediately close said warrant; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (second: Napoli)
Mar 14Insert the articles included in this packet and amended…Motion: Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to…Passed 4–0 · see note
March 14, 2022: Insert the articles included in this packet and amended during tonight's meeting onto the warrant for the 2022 Annual Town Meeting, subject to approval as to form by Town Counsel
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to insert the articles included in this packet and amended during tonight's meeting onto the warrant for the 2022 Annual Town Meeting, subject to approval as to form by Town Counsel; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0.
Yes: DeCoste, Knox, Napoli, NordhausThe minutes say Paul Glavey left before the meeting ended (“Mr. Glavey leaving at 8PM”); the count (4-0) matches the 4 other members present, who are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to insert the articles included in this packet and amended during tonight's meeting onto the warrant for the 2022 Annual Town Meeting, subject to approval as to form by Town Counsel; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Knox)
Mar 3Confirm the appointment by the Town Administrator of Mr.…Motion: Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to…Passed 4–0 · see note
March 3, 2022: Confirm the appointment by the Town Administrator of Mr. Stephen Jahnle for the position of Public Works Director for the Town of Littleton
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to confirm the appointment by the Town Administrator of Mr. Stephen Jahnle for the position of Public Works Director for the Town of Littleton; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0. (Joe Knox recused himself for this agenda item).
Yes: DeCoste, Glavey, Napoli, NordhausThe minutes say Joe Knox stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to confirm the appointment by the Town Administrator of Mr. Stephen Jahnle for the position of Public Works Director for the Town of Littleton; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0. (Joe Knox recused himself for this agenda item)..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
Feb 7Pursuant to MGL C.39, §10 and Town Code §41-1,…Motion: Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant…Passed 4–0 · see note
February 7, 2022: Pursuant to MGL C.39, §10 and Town Code §41-1, to open the warrants for the Monday, May 2, 2022 Annual and Special Town Meetings forthwith, and to close said warrants…
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.39, §10 and Town Code §41-1, to open the warrants for the Monday, May 2, 2022 Annual and Special Town Meetings forthwith, and to close said warrants on Friday, March 18, 2022 at noon; said town meetings to be held in the Charles Forbes Kaye Gymnasium, Littleton Middle School, 55 Russell Street, Littleton; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0.
Yes: DeCoste, Glavey, Napoli, NordhausThe minutes say Joe Knox left before the meeting ended (“leaving at 9PM”); 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.39, §10 and Town Code §41-1, to open the warrants for the Monday, May 2, 2022 Annual and Special Town Meetings forthwith, and to close said warrants on Friday, March 18, 2022 at noon; said town meetings to be held in the Charles Forbes Kaye Gymnasium, Littleton Middle School, 55 Russell Street, Littleton; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Glavey)
Feb 7Approve the meeting minutes of January 24, 2022Motion: Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to…Passed 4–0 · see note
February 7, 2022: Approve the meeting minutes of January 24, 2022
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes of January 24, 2022; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0.
Yes: DeCoste, Glavey, Napoli, NordhausThe minutes say Joe Knox left before the meeting ended (“leaving at 9PM”); the vote names the 4 other members present.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes of January 24, 2022; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Glavey)
Jan 24Deny the requested change of category from Wine and…Motion: Cindy Napoli made the motion that the Select Board vote to…Passed 3–1 · No: Nordhaus
January 24, 2022: Deny the requested change of category from Wine and Malt Beverages to All Alcoholic Beverage License, under M.G.L. c.138, §15 submitted by licensee, Donelan's Supermarkets, Inc., 236 Great Road,...
Cindy Napoli made the motion that the Select Board vote to deny the requested change of category from Wine and Malt Beverages to All Alcoholic Beverage License, under M.G.L. c.138, §15 submitted by licensee, Donelan's Supermarkets, Inc., 236 Great Road, Littleton, MA; Seconded by Joe Knox; Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Paul Glavey Aye; Matthew Nordhaus No; Motion passed 3 to 1.
Yes: Glavey, Knox, NapoliNo: Nordhaus
From the minutes
“Cindy Napoli made the motion that the Select Board vote to deny the requested change of category from Wine and Malt Beverages to All Alcoholic Beverage License, under M.G.L. c.138, §15 submitted by licensee, Donelan's Supermarkets, Inc., 236 Great Road, Littleton, MA; Seconded by Joe Knox; Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Paul Glavey Aye; Matthew Nordhaus No; Motion passed 3 to 1..” (Motion: Napoli, second: Knox)
Jan 10Pursuant to MGL C.44,§53A and per its policy on…Motion: Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant…Passed 4–0 · see note
January 10, 2022: 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…
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 for outreach and programming from The John C. Morrison and Eunice B. Morrison Charitable Foundation in the amount of $2,500 and for the TREAD Fund from The Friends of the Council on Aging in the amount of $500; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Roll Call Vote: Cindy Napoli Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0.
Yes: DeCoste, Glavey, Napoli, NordhausThe roll call does not list Joe Knox, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
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 for outreach and programming from The John C. Morrison and Eunice B. Morrison Charitable Foundation in the amount of $2,500 and for the TREAD Fund from The Friends of the Council on Aging in the amount of $500; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Roll Call Vote: Cindy Napoli Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
Dec 20AUDIO BEING USED AND REBROADCAST BY LCTVMotion: Amended motion made to identify Anthony Ansaldi, Joe Laydon and Ivria…Passed 4–0 · see note
December 20, 2021: AUDIO BEING USED AND REBROADCAST BY LCTV
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)
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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