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Littleton Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

October 23, 2023

10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Gary Wilson, who is counted absent.

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

Absent: Gary Wilson

Every vote, in order

4. Verizon Letter - Programming Change

Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 138, §14 to issue a Special License (also known as a 1-day liquor license) to Corey Aldoupolis of Loyal Foe Brewing Company for wine and malt beverages to be served on...

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 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 Corey Aldoupolis of Loyal Foe Brewing Company for wine and malt beverages to be served on Saturday, November 4, 2023, between the hours of 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; 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 Corey Aldoupolis of Loyal Foe Brewing Company for wine and malt beverages to be served on Saturday, November 4, 2023, between the hours of 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (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, 4 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 $5,000 from the Rotary Club to the TREAD Fund; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; 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 $5,000 from the Rotary Club to the TREAD Fund; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)

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

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 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 Ed's Weenies to the Outreach Gift Fund; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; 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 $1,000 from Ed's Weenies to the Outreach Gift Fund; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)

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

2. Request that a Select Board member attend and speak at the Veterans Day ceremony - Chuck

Approve the Veteran's Agent request to close Stevens Street for the Veteran's Day ceremony on the Littleton Common scheduled for 11 AM on Saturday, November 11, 2023

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the Veteran's Agent request to close Stevens Street for the Veteran's Day ceremony on the Littleton Common scheduled for 11 AM on Saturday, November 11, 2023; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0.

From the minutes

“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the Veteran's Agent request to close Stevens Street for the Veteran's Day ceremony on the Littleton Common scheduled for 11 AM on Saturday, November 11, 2023; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)

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

Authorize Interim Town Administrator, Ryan Ferrara, to execute MassTrails ADA Grant for Cloverdale on behalf of the Select Board

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize Interim Town Administrator, Ryan Ferrara, to execute MassTrails ADA Grant for Cloverdale on behalf of the Select Board; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0.

From the minutes

“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize Interim Town Administrator, Ryan Ferrara, to execute MassTrails ADA Grant for Cloverdale on behalf of the Select Board; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)

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

Joint vote with the Park and Recreation Commission: §11, to vote to appoint Peter Church to fill the vacancy on the Park and Recreation Commissioners through the May 2024 Annual Town Election

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board and Park and Recreation Commission vote pursuant to MGL C.41,§11, to vote to appoint Peter Church to fill the vacancy on the Park and Recreation Commissioners through the May 2024 Annual Town Election; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 7 to 0. Roll call vote: Kevin Mitrano Yes, Kate Jacobson Yes, Solomon Marini Yes; Karen Morrison Yes, Matthew Nordhaus Yes, Mark Rambacher Yes, Chuck DeCoste Yes.

From the minutes

“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board and Park and Recreation Commission vote pursuant to MGL C.41,§11, to vote to appoint Peter Church to fill the vacancy on the Park and Recreation Commissioners through the May 2024 Annual Town Election; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 7 to 0. Roll call vote: Kevin Mitrano Yes, Kate Jacobson Yes, Solomon Marini Yes; Karen Morrison Yes, Matthew Nordhaus Yes, Mark Rambacher Yes, Chuck DeCoste Yes..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (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 Parks, Recreation and Community...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 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 Parks, Recreation and Community Education in the amount of $2,000 from Main Street Bank to the Youth Scholarship Fund; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; 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 Parks, Recreation and Community Education in the amount of $2,000 from Main Street Bank to the Youth Scholarship Fund; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)

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

36 King Street Reuse

Amend the motion under Article 2, "Bills of Prior Years" for the November 1, 2023 Special Town Meeting, subject to approval as to form by Town Counsel

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to amend the motion under Article 2, "Bills of Prior Years" for the November 1, 2023 Special Town Meeting, subject to approval as to form by Town Counsel; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0.

From the minutes

“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to amend the motion under Article 2, "Bills of Prior Years" for the November 1, 2023 Special Town Meeting, subject to approval as to form by Town Counsel; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the minutes of October 10, 2023 as amended

Minutes, page 6

Approve minutesPassed · 3–0

Mark Rambacher made the motion to approve the minutes of October 10, 2023 as amended; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 3 to 0. Matthew abstained from the vote as he did not attend the meeting.

Yes: DeCoste, Morrison, RambacherAbstained: Nordhaus

From the minutes

“Mark Rambacher made the motion to approve the minutes of October 10, 2023 as amended; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 3 to 0. Matthew abstained from the vote as he did not attend the meeting..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Morrison)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Mark Rambacher made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0.

From the minutes

“Mark Rambacher made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (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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