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Littleton Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

September 5, 2023

9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Gary Wilson, Chuck DeCoste, Mark Rambacher, Matthew Nordhaus, Karen Morrison

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

2. Civic Ready Notification

Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 138, §14 to issue a Special License (also known as a 1-day liquor license) to Colin Knirk & Christopher Loring of Dirigible Brewing Company LLC for wine and malt beverages to...

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 138, §14 to issue a Special License (also known as a 1-day liquor license) to Colin Knirk & Christopher Loring of Dirigible Brewing Company LLC for wine and malt beverages to be served during the Littleton Road Race on Sunday, September 17, 2023, between the hours of 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0.

The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Gary Wilson, Chuck DeCoste, Mark Rambacher, Matthew Nordhaus and Karen Morrison). Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 138, §14 to issue a Special License (also known as a 1-day liquor license) to Colin Knirk & Christopher Loring of Dirigible Brewing Company LLC for wine and malt beverages to be served during the Littleton Road Race on Sunday, September 17, 2023, between the hours of 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: DeCoste)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 138, §14 to issue a Special License (also known as a 1-day liquor license) to Colin Knirk & Christopher Loring of Dirigible Brewing Company LLC for wine and malt beverages to be served during the Farm 359 Community Event on Saturday, October 14, 2023, between the hours of 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 138, §14 to issue a Special License (also known as a 1-day liquor license) to Colin Knirk & Christopher Loring of Dirigible Brewing Company LLC for wine and malt beverages to be served during the Farm 359 Community Event on Saturday, October 14, 2023, between the hours of 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

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 the donation to the Reuben Hoar Library in the amount...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mark Rambacher 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 the donation to the Reuben Hoar Library in the amount of $750 from New England Kannada Koota (NEKK) for programming; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Mark Rambacher 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 the donation to the Reuben Hoar Library in the amount of $750 from New England Kannada Koota (NEKK) for programming; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: DeCoste)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

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 the donation to the Department of Elder & Human...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mark Rambacher 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 the donation to the Department of Elder & Human Services (EHS) in the amount of $600 from the Massachusetts Rural Transit Assistance Program (MArtap) for the purchase of staff uniforms for EHS office staff and van drivers; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Mark Rambacher 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 the donation to the Department of Elder & Human Services (EHS) in the amount of $600 from the Massachusetts Rural Transit Assistance Program (MArtap) for the purchase of staff uniforms for EHS office staff and van drivers; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: DeCoste)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mark Rambacher 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 the donation to the Department of Elder & Human Services (EHS) in the amount of $1,000 from Season Insurance, LLC for Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled (TREAD) Fund; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Mark Rambacher 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 the donation to the Department of Elder & Human Services (EHS) in the amount of $1,000 from Season Insurance, LLC for Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled (TREAD) Fund; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: DeCoste)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract for Pavement Preservation and Related Work for Sealcoating, Inc. d/b/a Indus in the amount of $574,680

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract for Pavement Preservation and Related Work for Sealcoating, Inc. d/b/a Indus in the amount of $574,680; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract for Pavement Preservation and Related Work for Sealcoating, Inc. d/b/a Indus in the amount of $574,680; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: DeCoste)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Per MGL C40, Section 111F, to Transfer $155,000 from the Special Injury Leave Indemnity Fund for the payment of expenses for providing replacement services for injured firefighters

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote, per MGL C40, Section 111F, to Transfer $155,000 from the Special Injury Leave Indemnity Fund for the payment of expenses for providing replacement services for injured firefighters; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote, per MGL C40, Section 111F, to Transfer $155,000 from the Special Injury Leave Indemnity Fund for the payment of expenses for providing replacement services for injured firefighters; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

23. Zoning Article: MBTA Communities Multifamily Zoning

Approve the meeting minutes from August 14, 2023 as amended

Minutes, page 7

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes from August 14, 2023 as amended; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes from August 14, 2023 as amended; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

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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