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October 10, 2023
15 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Matthew Nordhaus, who is counted absent.
Present: Gary Wilson, Chuck DeCoste, Mark Rambacher, Karen Morrison
Absent: Matthew Nordhaus
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining...
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. (Fire, Police, Dispatch, DPW). The Select Board will adjourn to Executive Session and will reconvene in Open Session after Executive Session; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye; Chuck DeCoste Aye; Karen Morrison Aye; Gary Wilson Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. (Fire, Police, Dispatch, DPW). The Select Board will adjourn to Executive Session and will reconvene in Open Session after Executive Session; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye; Chuck DeCoste Aye; Karen Morrison Aye; Gary Wilson Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Morrison)
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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...
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 an event at SpringDell farm, 572 Great Road on Saturday, October 21, 2023, with a rain date of October 22, 2023between the hours of 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 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 an event at SpringDell farm, 572 Great Road on Saturday, October 21, 2023, with a rain date of October 22, 2023between the hours of 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: DeCoste)
TREAD
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...
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 $10,000 from the Friends of the Littleton Council on Aging to the TREAD Fund. And, MOVE 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 Peter Barbella to the TREAD Fund; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 4 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 $10,000 from the Friends of the Littleton Council on Aging to the TREAD Fund. And, MOVE 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 Peter Barbella to the TREAD Fund; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Morrison)
Accept conservation restrictions on two parcels located at "The Point" in Littleton, 812 Constitution Avenue, Littleton, MA, Book 1485, Page 130 and Book 01464, Page 49
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to accept conservation restrictions on two parcels located at "The Point" in Littleton, 812 Constitution Avenue, Littleton, MA, Book 1485, Page 130 and Book 01464, Page 49; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to accept conservation restrictions on two parcels located at "The Point" in Littleton, 812 Constitution Avenue, Littleton, MA, Book 1485, Page 130 and Book 01464, Page 49; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: DeCoste)
Open the hearing
5. Hearings Mark Rambacher read the hearing notice and made the motion to open the hearing; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Karen Morrison Aye; Gary Wilson Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“5. Hearings Mark Rambacher read the hearing notice and made the motion to open the hearing; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Karen Morrison Aye; Gary Wilson Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (second: DeCoste)
Close the hearing
Mark Rambacher made the motion to close the hearing; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Karen Morrison Aye; Gary Wilson Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion to close the hearing; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Karen Morrison Aye; Gary Wilson Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Morrison)
Approve the Entertainment License for Farm 359 LLC, located at 359 King Street, Littleton, MA
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the Entertainment License for Farm 359 LLC, located at 359 King Street, Littleton, MA; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Karen Morrison Aye; Gary Wilson Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the Entertainment License for Farm 359 LLC, located at 359 King Street, Littleton, MA; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Karen Morrison Aye; Gary Wilson Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: DeCoste)
Open the hearing
B. Common Convenience All Alcohol application - Jospeh Mansour, Manager Gary noted that there were 2 current open alcohol licenses available. Mark Rambacher read the hearing notice and made the motion to open the hearing; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Karen Morrison Aye; Gary Wilson Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“B. Common Convenience All Alcohol application - Jospeh Mansour, Manager Gary noted that there were 2 current open alcohol licenses available. Mark Rambacher read the hearing notice and made the motion to open the hearing; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Karen Morrison Aye; Gary Wilson Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (second: DeCoste)
Close the hearing
Mark Rambacher made the motion to close the hearing; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Karen Morrison Aye; Gary Wilson Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion to close the hearing; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Karen Morrison Aye; Gary Wilson Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Morrison)
Approve 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, Three J's and G, Inc. d/b/a Common...
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve 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, Three J's and G, Inc. d/b/a Common Convenience, 5 Stevens St., Littleton, MA; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Karen Morrison Aye; Gary Wilson Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve 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, Three J's and G, Inc. d/b/a Common Convenience, 5 Stevens St., Littleton, MA; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Karen Morrison Aye; Gary Wilson Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Morrison)
36 King Street Reuse
Grant permission to Eagle Scout candidate Linus Kneeland to add a sign post at the top of the stairs at the baseball field behind Town Hall
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to grant permission to Eagle Scout candidate Linus Kneeland to add a sign post at the top of the stairs at the baseball field behind Town Hall; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to grant permission to Eagle Scout candidate Linus Kneeland to add a sign post at the top of the stairs at the baseball field behind Town Hall; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Morrison)
Authorize the Town Administrator, on behalf of the Town of Littleton to file applications and execute agreements for grant and/or loan assistance as well as furnishing such information, data and...
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator, on behalf of the Town of Littleton to file applications and execute agreements for grant and/or loan assistance as well as furnishing such information, data and documents pertaining to the applicant for a grant(s) and/or loan(s) as may be required; and otherwise, to act as the authorized representative of the Applicant in connection with this application; And, that the purpose of said loan(s), if awarded, shall be to fund construction activities. And, that if said award is made the Town of Littleton agrees to pay those costs which constitute the required Town of Littleton's share of the project cost; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator, on behalf of the Town of Littleton to file applications and execute agreements for grant and/or loan assistance as well as furnishing such information, data and documents pertaining to the applicant for a grant(s) and/or loan(s) as may be required; and otherwise, to act as the authorized representative of the Applicant in connection with this application; And, that the purpose of said loan(s), if awarded, shall be to fund construction activities. And, that if said award is made the Town of Littleton agrees to pay those costs which constitute the required Town of Littleton's share of the project cost; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Morrison)
Close Town Hall the Friday after Thanksgiving, November 24, 2023
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to close Town Hall the Friday after Thanksgiving, November 24, 2023; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to close Town Hall the Friday after Thanksgiving, November 24, 2023; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: DeCoste)
Approve the minutes of September 18, 2023 and September 26, 2023
Mark Rambacher made the motion to approve the minutes of September 18, 2023 and September 26, 2023; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion to approve the minutes of September 18, 2023 and September 26, 2023; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Morrison)
Adjourn
Chuck DeCoste made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 4 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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