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October 20, 2025
12 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Karen Morrison, Matthew Nordhaus, Gary Wilson, Mark Rambacher, Chuck DeCoste
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
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Approve the compensation of the Captain of Fire Prevention
Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the compensation of the Captain of Fire Prevention; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0
From the minutes
“Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the compensation of the Captain of Fire Prevention; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Nordhaus)
Acknowledge a Disclosure by a Municipal Employee of Financial Interest in a Municipal Contract and approve the exemptions for Ted Doucette and Lisa Montgomery as municipal employees in accordance...
Gary Wilson 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 exemptions for Ted Doucette and Lisa Montgomery as municipal employees in accordance with MGL Chapter 268A, Section 20(b); Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Gary Wilson 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 exemptions for Ted Doucette and Lisa Montgomery as municipal employees in accordance with MGL Chapter 268A, Section 20(b); Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Nordhaus)
Acknowledge a Disclosure by a Municipal Employee of Financial Interest in a Municipal Contract and approve the exemption for Lavinia Garcia as a municipal employee in accordance with MGL Chapter...
Gary Wilson 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 for Lavinia Garcia as a municipal employee in accordance with MGL Chapter 268A, Section 20(b); Seconded by Mattthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Gary Wilson 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 for Lavinia Garcia as a municipal employee in accordance with MGL Chapter 268A, Section 20(b); Seconded by Mattthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Nordhaus)
Acknowledge a Disclosure by a Municipal Employee of Financial Interest in a Municipal Contract and approve the exemption for Gwen Spadafino as a municipal employee in accordance with MGL Chapter...
Gary Wilson 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 for Gwen Spadafino as a municipal employee in accordance with MGL Chapter 268A, Section 20(b); Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Gary Wilson 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 for Gwen Spadafino as a municipal employee in accordance with MGL Chapter 268A, Section 20(b); Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Nordhaus)
Close the public hearing
Gary Wilson made the motion to close the public hearing; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Chuck DeCoste Aye, Gary Wilson Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Mark Rambacher Aye, Karen Morrison Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Gary Wilson made the motion to close the public hearing; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Chuck DeCoste Aye, Gary Wilson Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Mark Rambacher Aye, Karen Morrison Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Nordhaus)
Approve the application for an alteration of premises of Wine & Malt off-premises license under MGL C.138, §15 for Energy North, Inc., 256 Ayer Road; for the hours of Monday through Saturday 5:00...
Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the application for an alteration of premises of Wine & Malt off-premises license under MGL C.138, §15 for Energy North, Inc., 256 Ayer Road; for the hours of Monday through Saturday 5:00 AM -11:00 PM (Alcohol sales 8:00AM-11:00PM), and Sunday 5:00 AM -11:00 PM (Alcohol sales 10:00 AM-11:00 PM). Issuance of license is subject to ABCC approval of alteration of premises; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Chuck DeCoste Aye, Gary Wilson Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Mark Rambacher Aye, Karen Morrison Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the application for an alteration of premises of Wine & Malt off-premises license under MGL C.138, §15 for Energy North, Inc., 256 Ayer Road; for the hours of Monday through Saturday 5:00 AM -11:00 PM (Alcohol sales 8:00AM-11:00PM), and Sunday 5:00 AM -11:00 PM (Alcohol sales 10:00 AM-11:00 PM). Issuance of license is subject to ABCC approval of alteration of premises; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Chuck DeCoste Aye, Gary Wilson Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Mark Rambacher Aye, Karen Morrison Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Nordhaus)
Appoint Gerald Cavallo to the Clean Lakes Committee as the Mill Pond Alternate for a term expiring June 30, 2027
Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Gerald Cavallo to the Clean Lakes Committee as the Mill Pond Alternate for a term expiring June 30, 2027; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Gerald Cavallo to the Clean Lakes Committee as the Mill Pond Alternate for a term expiring June 30, 2027; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Nordhaus)
Disapprove the use of Town email addresses for the Planning Board
Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to disapprove the use of Town email addresses for the Planning Board; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 3 to 2.
The minutes give the count as 3-2 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to disapprove the use of Town email addresses for the Planning Board; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 3 to 2..” (Motion: Wilson, second: DeCoste)
Approve the use of a single email address for the Planning Board for town business
Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the use of a single email address for the Planning Board for town business; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the use of a single email address for the Planning Board for town business; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Nordhaus)
Support the building of a two- family duplex structure at 87 Tahattawan Road
Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to support the building of a two- family duplex structure at 87 Tahattawan Road; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to support the building of a two- family duplex structure at 87 Tahattawan Road; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Nordhaus)
Approve the meeting minutes from the Select Board Meeting on October 6, 2025
Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes from the Select Board Meeting on October 6, 2025; Seconded by Matthew Nordhas; Motion passed 5 to 0.
It was seconded by Matthew Nordhas, who is not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes from the Select Board Meeting on October 6, 2025; Seconded by Matthew Nordhas; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Wilson)
Adjourn
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 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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