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December 16, 2024
20 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Mark Rambacher, Karen Morrison, Matthew Nordhaus, Gary Wilson, Chuck DeCoste
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
36 King Street Reuse
Appoint Karen Berry as a member of the Cultural Council for a term expiring June 30, 2027
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Karen Berry as a member of the Cultural Council for a term expiring June 30, 2027; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Karen Berry as a member of the Cultural Council for a term expiring June 30, 2027; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
Appoint Eric Derba as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Eric Derba as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Eric Derba as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
Approve the use of the lower Littleton Common for a People's March & Women's Rally on January 18, 2025 from 11:00AM - 1:00PM
Mathew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board approve the use of the lower Littleton Common for a People's March & Women's Rally on January 18, 2025 from 11:00AM - 1:00PM; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mathew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board approve the use of the lower Littleton Common for a People's March & Women's Rally on January 18, 2025 from 11:00AM - 1:00PM; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
The SB continue the hearing on the Taylor Street Exclusion
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the SB continue the hearing on the Taylor Street Exclusion; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Roll Call Vote: Karen Morrison Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Gary Wilson Aye; Mark Rambacher Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0. Karen noted that there were a lots of residents at the previous meeting and that that most of the comments were opposed to lifting the exclusion.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the SB continue the hearing on the Taylor Street Exclusion; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Roll Call Vote: Karen Morrison Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Gary Wilson Aye; Mark Rambacher Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0. Karen noted that there were a lots of residents at the previous meeting and that that most of the comments were opposed to lifting the exclusion..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
The hearing on the Taylor Street Truck Exclusion be closed
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the hearing on the Taylor Street Truck Exclusion be closed; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the hearing on the Taylor Street Truck Exclusion be closed; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
Authorize the Town Administrator to execute a contract with Activitas, in the amount of $112,900, for professional design, permitting, bidding & construction administration of the construction of...
Matthew Nordhaus made a motion that the Select Board authorize the Town Administrator to execute a contract with Activitas, in the amount of $112,900, for professional design, permitting, bidding & construction administration of the construction of tennis courts at the Middle School and renovation of Whitcomb Field; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made a motion that the Select Board authorize the Town Administrator to execute a contract with Activitas, in the amount of $112,900, for professional design, permitting, bidding & construction administration of the construction of tennis courts at the Middle School and renovation of Whitcomb Field; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
Joint vote with the Park and Recreation Commission: §11, to vote to appoint Norman Young to fill the vacancy on the Park and Recreation Commissioners through the May 2025 Annual Town Election
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board and Park and Recreation Commission vote pursuant to MGL C.41,§11, to vote to appoint Norman Young to fill the vacancy on the Park and Recreation Commissioners through the May 2025 Annual Town Election; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Roll Call Vote: Karen Morrison Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Gary Wilson Aye; Mark Rambacher Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board and Park and Recreation Commission vote pursuant to MGL C.41,§11, to vote to appoint Norman Young to fill the vacancy on the Park and Recreation Commissioners through the May 2025 Annual Town Election; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Roll Call Vote: Karen Morrison Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Gary Wilson Aye; Mark Rambacher Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
Acknowledge a Disclosure by a Municipal Employee of Financial Interest in a Municipal Contract and approve the exemption requests of Perry Kenney and Austin Lynn as municipal employees in...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to acknowledge a Disclosure by a Municipal Employee of Financial Interest in a Municipal Contract and approve the exemption requests of Perry Kenney and Austin Lynn as municipal employees in accordance with MGL Chapter 268A, Section 20(b); Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to acknowledge a Disclosure by a Municipal Employee of Financial Interest in a Municipal Contract and approve the exemption requests of Perry Kenney and Austin Lynn as municipal employees in accordance with MGL Chapter 268A, Section 20(b); Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
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Approve the annual renewal of alcohol licenses, as cited within the Select Board packet, for the calendar year 2025; license issuance contingent upon satisfactory inspections, and submission of...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the annual renewal of alcohol licenses, as cited within the Select Board packet, for the calendar year 2025; license issuance contingent upon satisfactory inspections, and submission of all required documents, fees, and payments of municipal charges; to be reviewed by Town Administrator; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the annual renewal of alcohol licenses, as cited within the Select Board packet, for the calendar year 2025; license issuance contingent upon satisfactory inspections, and submission of all required documents, fees, and payments of municipal charges; to be reviewed by Town Administrator; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
Approve the annual renewal of all Common Victuallers licenses, as cited in the packet, for the calendar year 2025; license issuance is contingent upon satisfactory inspections and submission of...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the annual renewal of all Common Victuallers licenses, as cited in the packet, for the calendar year 2025; license issuance is contingent upon satisfactory inspections and submission of all required documents, fees, and payments of municipal charges; to be reviewed by Town Administrator; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the annual renewal of all Common Victuallers licenses, as cited in the packet, for the calendar year 2025; license issuance is contingent upon satisfactory inspections and submission of all required documents, fees, and payments of municipal charges; to be reviewed by Town Administrator; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
Approve the annual renewal of all Entertainment licenses, as cited in the packet, for the calendar year 2025; license issuance is contingent upon satisfactory inspections and submission of all...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the annual renewal of all Entertainment licenses, as cited in the packet, for the calendar year 2025; license issuance is contingent upon satisfactory inspections and submission of all required documents, fees, and payments of municipal charges; to be reviewed by Town Administrator; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the annual renewal of all Entertainment licenses, as cited in the packet, for the calendar year 2025; license issuance is contingent upon satisfactory inspections and submission of all required documents, fees, and payments of municipal charges; to be reviewed by Town Administrator; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
Approve the annual renewal of all Entertainment and Automatic Amusement licenses, as cited in the packet, for the calendar year 2025; license issuance is contingent upon satisfactory inspections...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the annual renewal of all Entertainment and Automatic Amusement licenses, as cited in the packet, for the calendar year 2025; license issuance is contingent upon satisfactory inspections and submission of all required documents, fees, and payments of municipal charges; to be reviewed by Town Administrator; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motin passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the annual renewal of all Entertainment and Automatic Amusement licenses, as cited in the packet, for the calendar year 2025; license issuance is contingent upon satisfactory inspections and submission of all required documents, fees, and payments of municipal charges; to be reviewed by Town Administrator; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motin passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
Approve the annual renewal of all Class I licenses, as cited in the packet, for the calendar year 2025; license issuance is contingent upon satisfactory inspections and submission of all required...
Mathew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the annual renewal of all Class I licenses, as cited in the packet, for the calendar year 2025; license issuance is contingent upon satisfactory inspections and submission of all required documents, fees, and payments of municipal charges; to be reviewed by Town Administrator; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mathew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the annual renewal of all Class I licenses, as cited in the packet, for the calendar year 2025; license issuance is contingent upon satisfactory inspections and submission of all required documents, fees, and payments of municipal charges; to be reviewed by Town Administrator; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
Approve the annual renewal of all Class II licenses, as cited in the packet, for the calendar year 2025; license issuance is contingent upon satisfactory inspections and submission of all required...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the annual renewal of all Class II licenses, as cited in the packet, for the calendar year 2025; license issuance is contingent upon satisfactory inspections and submission of all required documents, fees, and payments of municipal charges; to be reviewed by Town Administrator; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the annual renewal of all Class II licenses, as cited in the packet, for the calendar year 2025; license issuance is contingent upon satisfactory inspections and submission of all required documents, fees, and payments of municipal charges; to be reviewed by Town Administrator; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
Approve the annual renewal of all Lodging House licenses, as cited in the packet, for the calendar year 2025; license issuance is contingent upon satisfactory inspections and submission of all...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the annual renewal of all Lodging House licenses, as cited in the packet, for the calendar year 2025; license issuance is contingent upon satisfactory inspections and submission of all required documents, fees, and payments of municipal charges; to be reviewed by Town Administrator; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the annual renewal of all Lodging House licenses, as cited in the packet, for the calendar year 2025; license issuance is contingent upon satisfactory inspections and submission of all required documents, fees, and payments of municipal charges; to be reviewed by Town Administrator; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
Declare Littleton as a Purple Heart Community and recognize August 7th as National Purple Heart Day
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to declare Littleton as a Purple Heart Community and recognize August 7th as National Purple Heart Day; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to declare Littleton as a Purple Heart Community and recognize August 7th as National Purple Heart Day; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
Approve the updated Host Community Agreement (HCA) with Sanctuary Medicinals Inc
Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the updated Host Community Agreement (HCA) with Sanctuary Medicinals Inc.; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 4 to 0.
Yes: DeCoste, Morrison, Rambacher, WilsonThe minutes say Matthew Nordhaus stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the updated Host Community Agreement (HCA) with Sanctuary Medicinals Inc.; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Morrison)
Obligate the remaining Town ARPA funding in the total amount of $2,920,288.56 to the following projects: $725,971.43 for the High School HVAC Replacement Project $2,000,000 for sewer project bills...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to obligate the remaining Town ARPA funding in the total amount of $2,920,288.56 to the following projects: $725,971.43 for the High School HVAC Replacement Project $2,000,000 for sewer project bills (treatment plant or collection system) $194,317.13 for water project bills associated with the sewer project Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to obligate the remaining Town ARPA funding in the total amount of $2,920,288.56 to the following projects: $725,971.43 for the High School HVAC Replacement Project $2,000,000 for sewer project bills (treatment plant or collection system) $194,317.13 for water project bills associated with the sewer project Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
Approve the minutes of Dec. 2, 2024
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the minutes of Dec. 2, 2024; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the minutes of Dec. 2, 2024; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
Adjourn
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)
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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