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September 26, 2023
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Gary Wilson, Chuck DeCoste, Mark Rambacher, Matthew Nordhaus, Karen Morrison
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Karen Morrison took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 138, §14 to issue a Special License (also known as a 1-day liquor license) to Steven Dembro of Stevie's Eatery LLC for wine and malt beverages to be served on Saturday,...
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 Steven Dembro of Stevie's Eatery LLC for wine and malt beverages to be served on Saturday, October 7, 2023, between the hours of 4:30 PM and 9:30 PM; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus yes; Chuck DeCoste yes; Mark Rambacher yes; Karen Morrison yes; Gary Wilson yes; 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 Steven Dembro of Stevie's Eatery LLC for wine and malt beverages to be served on Saturday, October 7, 2023, between the hours of 4:30 PM and 9:30 PM; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus yes; Chuck DeCoste yes; Mark Rambacher yes; Karen Morrison yes; Gary Wilson yes; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: DeCoste)
1. Report of the Master Plan Implementation Committee - recommended by Karen
Recommend Article 1
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to recommend Article 1; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus yes, Mark Rambacher yes, Chuck DeCoste yes, Karen Morrison yes, Gary Wilson yes; Motion passed 5 to 0
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to recommend Article 1; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus yes, Mark Rambacher yes, Chuck DeCoste yes, Karen Morrison yes, Gary Wilson yes; Motion passed 5 to 0.” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
5. Rescind Unused Borrowing Authorization - roadway improvements, library
Recommend Article 5
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to recommend Article 5; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus yes, Mark Rambacher yes, Chuck DeCoste yes, Karen Morrison yes, Gary Wilson yes; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to recommend Article 5; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus yes, Mark Rambacher yes, Chuck DeCoste yes, Karen Morrison yes, Gary Wilson yes; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
10. Amend FY2024 Community Preservation Act Budget - Supplemental
Recommend Article 10
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to recommend Article 10; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus yes, Mark Rambacher yes, Chuck DeCoste yes, Karen Morrison yes, Gary Wilson yes; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to recommend Article 10; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus yes, Mark Rambacher yes, Chuck DeCoste yes, Karen Morrison yes, Gary Wilson yes; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
12. Parks, Recreation Community Education Revolving Funds - request by Parks
Recommend Article 12
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to recommend Article 12; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus yes, Mark Rambacher yes, Chuck DeCoste yes, Karen Morrison yes, Gary Wilson yes; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to recommend Article 12; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus yes, Mark Rambacher yes, Chuck DeCoste yes, Karen Morrison yes, Gary Wilson yes; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
16. General Bylaw Amendments - recommendations made by Town Clerk Diane Crory
Recommend Article 16 Item 1 TASC as amended
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to recommend Article 16 Item 1 TASC as amended; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus yes, Mark Rambacher yes, Chuck DeCoste yes, Karen Morrison yes, Gary Wilson yes; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to recommend Article 16 Item 1 TASC as amended; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus yes, Mark Rambacher yes, Chuck DeCoste yes, Karen Morrison yes, Gary Wilson yes; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
Recommend Article 16 Items 2 through 7
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to recommend Article 16 Items 2 through 7; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus yes, Mark Rambacher yes, Chuck DeCoste yes, Karen Morrison yes, Gary Wilson yes; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to recommend Article 16 Items 2 through 7; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus yes, Mark Rambacher yes, Chuck DeCoste yes, Karen Morrison yes, Gary Wilson yes; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
17. Rescind Acceptance of State Statutes - Outdated Positions - rescinding of an article
Recommend Article 17
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to recommend Article 17; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus yes, Mark Rambacher yes, Chuck DeCoste yes, Karen Morrison yes, Gary Wilson yes; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to recommend Article 17; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus yes, Mark Rambacher yes, Chuck DeCoste yes, Karen Morrison yes, Gary Wilson yes; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
20. Purchase of Webster Property - 25 Bulkeley Road
Recommended Article 20 as amended
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board recommended Article 20 as amended; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus yes, Mark Rambacher yes, Chuck DeCoste no, Karen Morrison yes, Gary Wilson no; Motion passed 3 to 2.
Yes: Morrison, Nordhaus, RambacherNo: DeCoste, Wilson
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board recommended Article 20 as amended; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus yes, Mark Rambacher yes, Chuck DeCoste no, Karen Morrison yes, Gary Wilson no; Motion passed 3 to 2..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
Recommend the amended articles discussed on the evening of Sept. 26, 2023 of the Special Town Meeting report and to approve the draft Special Town Meeting Report dated September 20, 2023
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to recommend the amended articles discussed on the evening of Sept. 26, 2023 of the Special Town Meeting report and to approve the draft Special Town Meeting Report dated September 20, 2023; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus yes, Mark Rambacher yes, Chuck DeCoste yes, Karen Morrison yes, Gary Wilson yes; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to recommend the amended articles discussed on the evening of Sept. 26, 2023 of the Special Town Meeting report and to approve the draft Special Town Meeting Report dated September 20, 2023; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus yes, Mark Rambacher yes, Chuck DeCoste yes, Karen Morrison yes, Gary Wilson yes; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: DeCoste)
Recommend posting the November 1, 2023 Special Town Meeting Warrant
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to recommend posting the November 1, 2023 Special Town Meeting Warrant; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus yes, Mark Rambacher yes, Chuck DeCoste yes, Karen Morrison yes, Gary Wilson yes; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to recommend posting the November 1, 2023 Special Town Meeting Warrant; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus yes, Mark Rambacher yes, Chuck DeCoste yes, Karen Morrison yes, Gary Wilson yes; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
Adjourn
Chuck DeCoste made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus aye, Mark Rambacher aye, Chuck DeCoste aye, Karen Morrison aye, Gary Wilson aye; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus aye, Mark Rambacher aye, Chuck DeCoste aye, Karen Morrison aye, Gary Wilson aye; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Rambacher)
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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