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July 14, 2025
6 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Mark Rambacher, who is counted absent.
Present: Karen Morrison, Matthew Nordhaus, Gary Wilson, Chuck DeCoste
Absent: Mark Rambacher
During the meeting:
- Chuck DeCoste arrived after the meeting began (the minutes note: “during Executive Session”).
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session #2 under M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a)(2) To conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or...
Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session #2 under M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a)(2) To conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. (Police). The Select Board will adjourn to Executive Session and will reconvene in Open Session after the Executive Session; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Gary Wilson Yes, Matthew Nordhaus Yes; Karen Morrison Yes; Motion passed 3 to 0.
Yes: Morrison, Nordhaus, WilsonThe minutes say Chuck DeCoste arrived after the meeting began (“during Executive Session”); the vote names the 3 other members present.
From the minutes
“Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session #2 under M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a)(2) To conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. (Police). The Select Board will adjourn to Executive Session and will reconvene in Open Session after the Executive Session; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Gary Wilson Yes, Matthew Nordhaus Yes; Karen Morrison Yes; Motion passed 3 to 0..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Nordhaus)
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The Finance Committee vote to authorize the Town Accountant to transfer the amounts outlined in the table presented to the Finance Committee at their May 27, 2025 meeting to address deficits...
Gary Wilson made the motion that the Finance Committee vote to authorize the Town Accountant to transfer the amounts outlined in the table presented to the Finance Committee at their May 27, 2025 meeting to address deficits within the Town of Littleton Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0.
The minutes word this motion as a Finance Committee vote, but it was made and seconded by Select Board members at this joint meeting and the count (4-0) matches the four Select Board members present, so it is shown as a Select Board vote.
From the minutes
“Gary Wilson made the motion that the Finance Committee vote to authorize the Town Accountant to transfer the amounts outlined in the table presented to the Finance Committee at their May 27, 2025 meeting to address deficits within the Town of Littleton Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Nordhaus)
Authorize Town Administrator, James A. Duggan, to execute a contract with Tighe & Bond for $116,400.00 for Environmental Consulting Services for FY2026 Landfill Post Closure Compliance
Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize Town Administrator, James A. Duggan, to execute a contract with Tighe & Bond for $116,400.00 for Environmental Consulting Services for FY2026 Landfill Post Closure Compliance; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize Town Administrator, James A. Duggan, to execute a contract with Tighe & Bond for $116,400.00 for Environmental Consulting Services for FY2026 Landfill Post Closure Compliance; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Nordhaus)
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Approve the slate of appointments in the table provided
Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the slate of appointments in the table provided; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the slate of appointments in the table provided; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Nordhaus)
Approve the meeting minutes from the Select Board Retreat on June 20, 2025 and the Select Board Meeting on June 23, 2025
Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes from the Select Board Retreat on June 20, 2025 and the Select Board Meeting on June 23, 2025; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes from the Select Board Retreat on June 20, 2025 and the Select Board Meeting on June 23, 2025; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Nordhaus)
Adjourn
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: DeCoste)
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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