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January 13, 2025
7 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Mark Rambacher, Karen Morrison, Matthew Nordhaus, Gary Wilson, Chuck DeCoste
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Chuck DeCoste arrived after the meeting began (the minutes note: “6:40 to approx. 9:15 pm”).
- Chuck DeCoste left the meeting before it ended (the minutes note: “6:40 to approx. 9:15 pm”).
Every vote, in order
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Appoint Noah Graham as a full-time police officer with the Littleton Police Department
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Noah Graham as a full-time police officer with the Littleton Police Department; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 4 to 0.
Yes: Morrison, Nordhaus, Rambacher, WilsonThe minutes say Chuck DeCoste arrived late and left early (“6:40 to approx. 9:15 pm”); the count (4-0) matches the 4 other members present, who are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Noah Graham as a full-time police officer with the Littleton Police Department; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
The public hearing be closed
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the public hearing be closed; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Roll Call Vote: Karen Morrison Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Gary Wilson Aye; Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Mark Rambacher Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the public hearing be closed; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Roll Call Vote: Karen Morrison Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Gary Wilson Aye; Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Mark Rambacher Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
Determined that Gromit be defined as a dangerous dog and order that he be confined to the owner's property or other private property in Littleton, that the dog be muzzled when he is not on the...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board determined that Gromit be defined as a dangerous dog and order that he be confined to the owner's property or other private property in Littleton, that the dog be muzzled when he is not on the owner's property, that the owner carry insurance such as specified sub-section 4 the Remedy Section of the Dangerous Dog, MGL Chapter 140 Section 157, that the dog is not allowed on any Littleton public property and that the remedies will be revisited and demonstrated by the owner and certification from Gemini and the Animal Control Officer; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Roll Call Vote: Karen Morrison Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Gary Wilson Aye; Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Mark Rambacher Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board determined that Gromit be defined as a dangerous dog and order that he be confined to the owner's property or other private property in Littleton, that the dog be muzzled when he is not on the owner's property, that the owner carry insurance such as specified sub-section 4 the Remedy Section of the Dangerous Dog, MGL Chapter 140 Section 157, that the dog is not allowed on any Littleton public property and that the remedies will be revisited and demonstrated by the owner and certification from Gemini and the Animal Control Officer; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Roll Call Vote: Karen Morrison Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Gary Wilson Aye; Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Mark Rambacher Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Wilson)
36 King Street Reuse
Disband the Nagog Hill Orchard Ad Hoc Working Group
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to disband the Nagog Hill Orchard Ad Hoc Working Group; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 4 to 0.
Yes: Morrison, Nordhaus, Rambacher, WilsonThe minutes say Chuck DeCoste arrived late and left early (“6:40 to approx. 9:15 pm”); the count (4-0) matches the 4 other members present, who are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to disband the Nagog Hill Orchard Ad Hoc Working Group; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
Enter into an Intermunicipal Agreement for regional dispatch services with Acton and Sudbury for senior transportation services
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to enter into an Intermunicipal Agreement for regional dispatch services with Acton and Sudbury for senior transportation services; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 4 to 0.
Yes: Morrison, Nordhaus, Rambacher, WilsonThe minutes say Chuck DeCoste arrived late and left early (“6:40 to approx. 9:15 pm”); the count (4-0) matches the 4 other members present, who are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to enter into an Intermunicipal Agreement for regional dispatch services with Acton and Sudbury for senior transportation services; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
Approve the meeting minutes from the Select Board Meeting on December 16, 2024 as amended
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes from the Select Board Meeting on December 16, 2024 as amended; Seconded by Karen Morrison, Motion passed 4 to 0.
Yes: Morrison, Nordhaus, Rambacher, WilsonThe minutes say Chuck DeCoste arrived late and left early (“6:40 to approx. 9:15 pm”); the count (4-0) matches the 4 other members present, who are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes from the Select Board Meeting on December 16, 2024 as amended; Seconded by Karen Morrison, Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
Adjourn
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Karen Morrison: Motion passed 4 to 0.
Yes: Morrison, Nordhaus, Rambacher, WilsonThe minutes say Chuck DeCoste arrived late and left early (“6:40 to approx. 9:15 pm”); the count (4-0) matches the 4 other members present, who are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Karen Morrison: Motion passed 4 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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