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November 3, 2025
10 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Gary Wilson, who is counted absent.
Present: Karen Morrison, Matthew Nordhaus, Mark Rambacher, Chuck DeCoste
Absent: Gary Wilson
During the meeting:
- Chuck DeCoste arrived after the meeting began (the minutes note: “6:40”).
Every vote, in order
5. Gift Acceptance - Community Policing gift of $500 from Nancy Morrison in
Acknowledge a Disclosure by a Municipal Employee of Financial Interest in a Municipal Contract and approve the exemption for Olivia Manno as municipal employee in accordance with MGL Chapter 268A,...
Matthew Nordhams 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 Olivia Manno as municipal employee in accordance with MGL Chapter 268A, Section 20(b); Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 3 to 0.
Yes: Morrison, Nordhaus, RambacherThe minutes say Chuck DeCoste arrived after the meeting began (“6:40”); the count (3-0) matches the 3 other members present, who are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhams 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 Olivia Manno as municipal employee in accordance with MGL Chapter 268A, Section 20(b); Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 3 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Rambacher)
Adopt the form of the vote prescribed by bond counsel, a copy of which is attached hereto and made part hereof, relative to the sale of a $11,125,000 General Obligation Bond of the Town for the...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to adopt the form of the vote prescribed by bond counsel, a copy of which is attached hereto and made part hereof, relative to the sale of a $11,125,000 General Obligation Bond of the Town for the following projects: (1) $1,000,000 Senior Center Design Services authorized June 12, 2021 (ATM Article 10) and; (2) $500,000 Senior Center Design Services authorized May 2, 2022 (ATM Article 20) and; (3) $12,000,000 Senior Center Construction authorized May 2, 2022 (ATM Article 20) and maturing November 1, 2045, to Huntington Securities, Inc. at a true interest cost of 3.2918486%; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 3 to 0.
Yes: Morrison, Nordhaus, RambacherThe minutes say Chuck DeCoste arrived after the meeting began (“6:40”); the count (3-0) matches the 3 other members present, who are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to adopt the form of the vote prescribed by bond counsel, a copy of which is attached hereto and made part hereof, relative to the sale of a $11,125,000 General Obligation Bond of the Town for the following projects: (1) $1,000,000 Senior Center Design Services authorized June 12, 2021 (ATM Article 10) and; (2) $500,000 Senior Center Design Services authorized May 2, 2022 (ATM Article 20) and; (3) $12,000,000 Senior Center Construction authorized May 2, 2022 (ATM Article 20) and maturing November 1, 2045, to Huntington Securities, Inc. at a true interest cost of 3.2918486%; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 3 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Rambacher)
Close the public hearing
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to close the public hearing; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Chuck DeCoste Aye; Karen Morrison Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to close the public hearing; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Chuck DeCoste Aye; Karen Morrison Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Rambacher)
Adopt a residential tax factor of 0.892959
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board adopt a residential tax factor of 0.892959;. Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Chuck DeCoste Aye; Karen Morrison Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board adopt a residential tax factor of 0.892959;. Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Chuck DeCoste Aye; Karen Morrison Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Rambacher)
Not adopt a Residential Exemption
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to not adopt a Residential Exemption; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Chuck DeCoste Aye; Karen Morrison Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to not adopt a Residential Exemption; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Chuck DeCoste Aye; Karen Morrison Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Rambacher)
Not adopt a Small Commercial Exemption
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to not adopt a Small Commercial Exemption; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Chuck DeCoste Aye; Karen Morrison Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to not adopt a Small Commercial Exemption; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Chuck DeCoste Aye; Karen Morrison Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Rambacher)
Appoint David Outman as a voting Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term expiring June 30, 2028
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint David Outman as a voting Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term expiring June 30, 2028; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint David Outman as a voting Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term expiring June 30, 2028; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Rambacher)
Close Town Hall, Friday, November 28, 2025
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to close Town Hall, Friday, November 28, 2025; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to close Town Hall, Friday, November 28, 2025; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Rambacher)
Approve the meeting minutes from the Select Board meeting October 20, 2025
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes from the Select Board meeting October 20, 2025; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 4 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 October 20, 2025; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Rambacher)
Adjourn
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Rambacher)
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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