MassVoter.com← Littleton Select BoardLittleton Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
February 7, 2022
9 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
Your Littleton ballot: 13 quizzes, about a minute each.
Start my ballot →Attendance
Present: Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Matthew Nordhaus, Cindy Napoli, Joe Knox
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Joe Knox left the meeting before it ended (the minutes note: “leaving at 9PM”).
Every vote, in order
HYBRID IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM
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; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, 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 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; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Glavey)
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 for the TREAD Fund for the purpose of tax relief for the elderly and disable from Kristen M. Grimes in the amount of $748.59 and from Ed's Weenies in the amount of $436.00 for families in need; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli 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 donations to the Department of Elder & Human Services (EHS) EHS/COA for the TREAD Fund for the purpose of tax relief for the elderly and disable from Kristen M. Grimes in the amount of $748.59 and from Ed's Weenies in the amount of $436.00 for families in need; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye. Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Glavey)
Support the reserve fund transfer in the amount of $12,267.32 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 $12,267.32 to the FY22 Facilities Maintenance Services budget; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli 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 $12,267.32 to the FY22 Facilities Maintenance Services budget; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye. Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Glavey)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the FY22 allocation of $6,200 for the Littleton Cultural Council
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the FY22 allocation of $6,200 for the Littleton Cultural Council; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli 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 FY22 allocation of $6,200 for the Littleton Cultural Council; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Glavey)
Pursuant to Town Code Chapter 181, to schedule a public hearing for Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 7:00 PM on the fee structure and regulations for use of the Town of Littleton Transfer Station...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to Town Code Chapter 181, to schedule a public hearing for Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 7:00 PM on the fee structure and regulations for use of the Town of Littleton Transfer Station effective July 1, 2022; and, further, to invite input from the general public, the Board of Health, and Highway Department; Seconded by Paul Glavey ; Roll Call Vote: Cindy Napoli Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Matthew Nordhaus 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 Town Code Chapter 181, to schedule a public hearing for Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 7:00 PM on the fee structure and regulations for use of the Town of Littleton Transfer Station effective July 1, 2022; and, further, to invite input from the general public, the Board of Health, and Highway Department; Seconded by Paul Glavey ; Roll Call Vote: Cindy Napoli Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye. Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Glavey)
Appoint: Kevin Brogan to a 3 year term expiring June 30, 2024, Linda M. Brown to a 2 year term expiring June 30, 2023, and William Schmidt to a 1 year term expiring June 30, 2022
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint: Kevin Brogan to a 3 year term expiring June 30, 2024, Linda M. Brown to a 2 year term expiring June 30, 2023, and William Schmidt to a 1 year term expiring June 30, 2022; Seconded by Joe Knox; Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint: Kevin Brogan to a 3 year term expiring June 30, 2024, Linda M. Brown to a 2 year term expiring June 30, 2023, and William Schmidt to a 1 year term expiring June 30, 2022; Seconded by Joe Knox; Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Knox)
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...
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)
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)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to adjourn the meeting; 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 to adjourn the meeting; 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)
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.
How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →