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January 24, 2022
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Chuck DeCoste, who is counted absent.
Present: Paul Glavey, Matthew Nordhaus, Cindy Napoli, Joe Knox
Absent: Chuck DeCoste
Every vote, in order
1. Snow and Ice Deficit Spending - Chris Stoddard, DPW Director
Pursuant to MGL C.44,§31D, to approve incurring expenses in excess of the available appropriation for snow and ice removal for Fiscal Year 2022
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.44,§31D, to approve incurring expenses in excess of the available appropriation for snow and ice removal for Fiscal Year 2022; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Paul Glavey Aye. Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.44,§31D, to approve incurring expenses in excess of the available appropriation for snow and ice removal for Fiscal Year 2022; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Paul Glavey Aye. Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
2. Shared Streets and Spaces Grant Program Application - Chris Stoddard, DPW
Authorize the submission of the Massachusetts Shared Streets Grant Application for pedestrian safety improvements and equipment
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the submission of the Massachusetts Shared Streets Grant Application for pedestrian safety improvements and equipment; Seconded by Joe Knox; Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Paul Glavey Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the submission of the Massachusetts Shared Streets Grant Application for pedestrian safety improvements and equipment; Seconded by Joe Knox; Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Paul Glavey Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Knox)
3. Performance Stipend for Ashley Pinard - Chris Stoddard
Authorize the payment of a performance stipend to Ashley Pinard in the bi-weekly amount of $384.62 effective from December 1, 2021 until such time a new Director of Public Works is hired
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the payment of a performance stipend to Ashley Pinard in the bi-weekly amount of $384.62 effective from December 1, 2021 until such time a new Director of Public Works is hired. Seconded by Joe Knox; Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Paul Glavey Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the payment of a performance stipend to Ashley Pinard in the bi-weekly amount of $384.62 effective from December 1, 2021 until such time a new Director of Public Works is hired. Seconded by Joe Knox; Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Paul Glavey Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Knox)
1. Authorization to apply for and signature on MEMA Letter of Intent for Hazard
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the FEMA/MEMA Grant Application for funding an update to the Town's Hazard Mitigation Plan
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the FEMA/MEMA Grant Application for funding an update to the Town's Hazard Mitigation Plan; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Paul Glavey Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the FEMA/MEMA Grant Application for funding an update to the Town's Hazard Mitigation Plan; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Paul Glavey Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
2. Sign Master Service Agreement for Green International Affiliates peer reviews,
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Master Services Agreement between the Town of Littleton and Green International Affiliates, Inc. for engineering peer review services to the Planning Board
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Master Services Agreement between the Town of Littleton and Green International Affiliates, Inc. for engineering peer review services to the Planning Board; Seconded by Joe Knox; Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Paul Glavey Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Master Services Agreement between the Town of Littleton and Green International Affiliates, Inc. for engineering peer review services to the Planning Board; Seconded by Joe Knox; Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Paul Glavey Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Knox)
3. DHCD Housing Choice Regulations Update for Littleton
Approve the Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Westford for the improvement of the Lake Matawanakee (Forge Pond) outlet channel
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Westford for the improvement of the Lake Matawanakee (Forge Pond) outlet channel; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Paul Glavey Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Westford for the improvement of the Lake Matawanakee (Forge Pond) outlet channel; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Paul Glavey Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
Accept the FY22 Firefighter Safety Grant award in the amount of $8,761.24 and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the necessary paperwork
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to accept the FY22 Firefighter Safety Grant award in the amount of $8,761.24 and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the necessary paperwork; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Paul Glavey Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to accept the FY22 Firefighter Safety Grant award in the amount of $8,761.24 and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the necessary paperwork; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Paul Glavey Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
Close the public hearing
Joe Knox made the motion to close the public hearing; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Paul Glavey Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Joe Knox made the motion to close the public hearing; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Paul Glavey Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Knox, second: Napoli)
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)
Approve the application of Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza of Littleton, LLC, d/b/a Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza at 201 Constitution Ave - The Point, for a change of manager from Amanda Leygus Perez to...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the application of Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza of Littleton, LLC, d/b/a Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza at 201 Constitution Ave - The Point, for a change of manager from Amanda Leygus Perez to Michael Robert Helvitz for its all alcoholic restaurant license under MGL C.138, §12 contingent upon completion of TIPS certification by Mr. Helvitz and submission of a copy to the Town Administrator's office; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Paul Glavey Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the application of Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza of Littleton, LLC, d/b/a Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza at 201 Constitution Ave - The Point, for a change of manager from Amanda Leygus Perez to Michael Robert Helvitz for its all alcoholic restaurant license under MGL C.138, §12 contingent upon completion of TIPS certification by Mr. Helvitz and submission of a copy to the Town Administrator's office; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Paul Glavey Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
Support the request to the Community Preservation Committee for funding an update to the Town's Open Space and Recreation Plan
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to support the request to the Community Preservation Committee for funding an update to the Town's Open Space and Recreation Plan; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Paul Glavey Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to support the request to the Community Preservation Committee for funding an update to the Town's Open Space and Recreation Plan; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Paul Glavey Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
Approve the meeting minutes of January 10, 2022
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes of January 10, 2022; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Paul Glavey Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes of January 10, 2022; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Paul Glavey Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
Adjourn
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Joe Knox; Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Paul Glavey Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Joe Knox; Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Paul Glavey Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, 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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