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March 24, 2025
20 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Mark Rambacher, Karen Morrison, Gary Wilson, Chuck DeCoste, Matthew Nordhaus
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Chuck DeCoste arrived after the meeting began (the minutes note: “Arriving at Executive Session: Chuck DeCoste and Matthew Nordhaus”).
- Matthew Nordhaus arrived after the meeting began (the minutes note: “Arriving at Executive Session: Chuck DeCoste and Matthew Nordhaus”).
Every vote, in order
MINUTES
Enter into Executive Session, returning to open session thereafter
Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board enter into Executive Session, returning to open session thereafter; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Gary Wilson Aye, Karen Morrison Aye, Mark Rambacher Aye; Motion passed 3 to 0.
The minutes say only how Gary Wilson, Karen Morrison and Mark Rambacher voted. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board enter into Executive Session, returning to open session thereafter; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Gary Wilson Aye, Karen Morrison Aye, Mark Rambacher Aye; Motion passed 3 to 0..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Morrison)
6. Ayer Zoning Board of Appeals Hearing Notice
Support a letter to the BESE as recommended by Mr. Ellis
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to support a letter to the BESE as recommended by Mr. Ellis; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to support a letter to the BESE as recommended by Mr. Ellis; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
Approve the Debt Exclusion Policy
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the Debt Exclusion Policy; 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 Debt Exclusion Policy; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
Recommend it to Town Meeting
There is an associated new marijuana overlay district map that limits the location of future medical marijuana treatment centers and non-retail adult use marijuana facilities. Town Planner Maren Toohill reviewed the bylaws. The Planning Board supports the bylaw and voted to recommend it to Town Meeting.
The minutes record the result but no count or names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“There is an associated new marijuana overlay district map that limits the location of future medical marijuana treatment centers and non-retail adult use marijuana facilities. Town Planner Maren Toohill reviewed the bylaws. The Planning Board supports the bylaw and voted to recommend it to Town Meeting..”
Submit the following ballot questions to the Town Clerk for inclusion on the May 10, 2025 Annual Town Election warrant: Shall this Town adopt the following bylaw: Section 173-198.D of the Zoning...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to submit the following ballot questions to the Town Clerk for inclusion on the May 10, 2025 Annual Town Election warrant: Shall this Town adopt the following bylaw: Section 173-198.D of the Zoning Bylaw: Marijuana Cultivators shall be prohibited in Town And Section 173-198.E of the Zoning Bylaw: Craft Marijuana Cooperatives shall be prohibited in Town; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to submit the following ballot questions to the Town Clerk for inclusion on the May 10, 2025 Annual Town Election warrant: Shall this Town adopt the following bylaw: Section 173-198.D of the Zoning Bylaw: Marijuana Cultivators shall be prohibited in Town And Section 173-198.E of the Zoning Bylaw: Craft Marijuana Cooperatives shall be prohibited in Town; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
Support Article 3 of the May 6, 2025 annual town meeting to see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate $61,824,023 and transfer from certified free cash of $1,180,642 for a total of...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to support Article 3 of the May 6, 2025 annual town meeting to see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate $61,824,023 and transfer from certified free cash of $1,180,642 for a total of $63,004,665 and transfer from the funds specified herein to defray the expenses of various departments of the town as specified herein and to adjust the salary and compensation of all elected officials for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 or to take any other action related thereto; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to support Article 3 of the May 6, 2025 annual town meeting to see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate $61,824,023 and transfer from certified free cash of $1,180,642 for a total of $63,004,665 and transfer from the funds specified herein to defray the expenses of various departments of the town as specified herein and to adjust the salary and compensation of all elected officials for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 or to take any other action related thereto; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
Declare, pursuant to G.L. c. 40, § 15A, that an approximately 7.9 acre portion of 94 Nagog Hill Road, Assessor's Parcel R02- 10-0, identified as Lot 107-A in the plan entitled Plan of Land in...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board declare, pursuant to G.L. c. 40, § 15A, that an approximately 7.9 acre portion of 94 Nagog Hill Road, Assessor's Parcel R02- 10-0, identified as Lot 107-A in the plan entitled Plan of Land in Littleton Mass, Prepared for Town of Littleton Conservation Commission by David E. Ross Associates, and which plan is shown, is no longer needed for general municipal purposes and may be transferred to the Conservation Commission for conservation and passive recreation purposes, provided such transfer is approved by a vote of Town Meeting and subject to agreement of mutual easements; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 4 to 1
The minutes give the count as 4-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board declare, pursuant to G.L. c. 40, § 15A, that an approximately 7.9 acre portion of 94 Nagog Hill Road, Assessor's Parcel R02- 10-0, identified as Lot 107-A in the plan entitled Plan of Land in Littleton Mass, Prepared for Town of Littleton Conservation Commission by David E. Ross Associates, and which plan is shown, is no longer needed for general municipal purposes and may be transferred to the Conservation Commission for conservation and passive recreation purposes, provided such transfer is approved by a vote of Town Meeting and subject to agreement of mutual easements; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 4 to 1.” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Wilson)
1) authorize Special Legislation to surplus Town Hall (37 Shattuck Street) for Deeply Affordable Senior Housing and pursue the purchase of a new Town Hall; and 2) Authorize the Surplus of...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to 1) authorize Special Legislation to surplus Town Hall (37 Shattuck Street) for Deeply Affordable Senior Housing and pursue the purchase of a new Town Hall; and 2) Authorize the Surplus of Littleton Town Hall; and add these two items as articles for consideration at the May 6, 2025 Annual Town Meeting; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to 1) authorize Special Legislation to surplus Town Hall (37 Shattuck Street) for Deeply Affordable Senior Housing and pursue the purchase of a new Town Hall; and 2) Authorize the Surplus of Littleton Town Hall; and add these two items as articles for consideration at the May 6, 2025 Annual Town Meeting; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
Transfer $284,028.57 from the ARPA interest account for the purpose of paying the town's portion of the Littleton Commerce Sewer System project costs
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Boart vote to transfer $1,925 from the Commonwealth Transportation Infrastructure Enhancement Trust Fund to the DPW Roadway Repairs account 04122580-529000 and move that the Select Board vote to transfer $284,028.57 from the ARPA interest account for the purpose of paying the town's portion of the Littleton Commerce Sewer System project costs; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Boart vote to transfer $1,925 from the Commonwealth Transportation Infrastructure Enhancement Trust Fund to the DPW Roadway Repairs account 04122580-529000 and move that the Select Board vote to transfer $284,028.57 from the ARPA interest account for the purpose of paying the town's portion of the Littleton Commerce Sewer System project costs; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
Recommend all articles with the exception of 1, 2, 23, 27, 28, 30, 33, 34, 35, and 36 of the Annual Town Meeting Report, and to approve the Annual Town Meeting Report, subject to approval as to...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to recommend all articles with the exception of 1, 2, 23, 27, 28, 30, 33, 34, 35, and 36 of the Annual Town Meeting Report, and to approve the Annual Town Meeting Report, subject to approval as to form by Town Counsel; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to recommend all articles with the exception of 1, 2, 23, 27, 28, 30, 33, 34, 35, and 36 of the Annual Town Meeting Report, and to approve the Annual Town Meeting Report, subject to approval as to form by Town Counsel; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
Recommend Article 28 as to be revised by Ryan Ferrara
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to recommend Article 28 as to be revised by Ryan Ferrara; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to recommend Article 28 as to be revised by Ryan Ferrara; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
Approve the annual Town Meeting report subject to approval as to form by Town Counsel
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the annual Town Meeting report subject to approval as to form by Town Counsel; 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 Town Meeting report subject to approval as to form by Town Counsel; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
Approve Article 27
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve Article 27; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve Article 27; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
Authorize the approval and signing of the May 6, 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant for posting
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant And MOVE that the Select Board vote to authorize the approval and signing of the May 6, 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant for posting. Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant And MOVE that the Select Board vote to authorize the approval and signing of the May 6, 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant for posting. Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
In accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40B Section 24, to appoint Timothy Goddard, as the Town's Representative to the MAPC Subregion; said appointment is for a 1-year term from this...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote, in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40B Section 24, to appoint Timothy Goddard, as the Town's Representative to the MAPC Subregion; said appointment is for a 1-year term from this date; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote, in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40B Section 24, to appoint Timothy Goddard, as the Town's Representative to the MAPC Subregion; said appointment is for a 1-year term from this date; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
36 King Street Reuse
Approve the final integrated FY25-FY27 Fire Union collective bargaining agreement
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the final integrated FY25-FY27 Fire Union collective bargaining agreement; 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 final integrated FY25-FY27 Fire Union collective bargaining agreement; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
Approve the lease of Nagog Hill Orchard by Bransfield Tree Company, LLC as amended at tonight's meeting. giving SB Chair Mark Ramacher permission to sign the lease once executed
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the lease of Nagog Hill Orchard by Bransfield Tree Company, LLC as amended at tonight's meeting. giving SB Chair Mark Ramacher permission to sign the lease once executed; 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 lease of Nagog Hill Orchard by Bransfield Tree Company, LLC as amended at tonight's meeting. giving SB Chair Mark Ramacher permission to sign the lease once executed; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
Authorize SB member Karen Morrison to make alterations to a letter to Governor Maura Healey regarding the closure of the Nashoba Valley Medical Center
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize SB member Karen Morrison to make alterations to a letter to Governor Maura Healey regarding the closure of the Nashoba Valley Medical Center; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize SB member Karen Morrison to make alterations to a letter to Governor Maura Healey regarding the closure of the Nashoba Valley Medical Center; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
Approve the meeting minutes from the Select Board Meeting on March 10, 2025
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes from the Select Board Meeting on March 10, 2025; 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 meeting minutes from the Select Board Meeting on March 10, 2025; 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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