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December 8, 2025
17 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Karen Morrison, Matthew Nordhaus, Gary Wilson, Mark Rambacher, Chuck DeCoste
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session pursuant M.G.L. Ch. 30A §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining, specifically regarding negotiations with the Public Employee Committee...
Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board enter into Executive Session pursuant M.G.L. Ch. 30A §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining, specifically regarding negotiations with the Public Employee Committee (PEC), as discussing these matters in open session would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town; and furthermore, the Select Board will adjourn to Executive Session and will convene in open session after the Executive Session; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Mathew Nordhaus Aye, Gary Wilson Aye; Karen Morrison Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0.
Yes: Morrison, Nordhaus, Rambacher, WilsonThe roll call does not list Chuck DeCoste, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board enter into Executive Session pursuant M.G.L. Ch. 30A §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining, specifically regarding negotiations with the Public Employee Committee (PEC), as discussing these matters in open session would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town; and furthermore, the Select Board will adjourn to Executive Session and will convene in open session after the Executive Session; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Mathew Nordhaus Aye, Gary Wilson Aye; Karen Morrison Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Nordhaus)
9. Gift Acceptance - to the Police Department from John and Carmella Crispin -
Close the hearing
Gary Wilson made the motion to close the hearing; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Mathew Nordhaus Aye, Karen Morrison Aye, Gary Wilson Aye; Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Gary Wilson made the motion to close the hearing; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Mathew Nordhaus Aye, Karen Morrison Aye, Gary Wilson Aye; Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Nordhaus)
Approve the application for a Common Victualler License for J&J's Littleton Café located at 341 King Street with hours of operation: Monday - Saturday 7AM - 2PM
Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the application for a Common Victualler License for J&J's Littleton Café located at 341 King Street with hours of operation: Monday - Saturday 7AM - 2PM; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Mathew Nordhaus Aye, Karen Morrison Aye, Gary Wilson Aye; Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the application for a Common Victualler License for J&J's Littleton Café located at 341 King Street with hours of operation: Monday - Saturday 7AM - 2PM; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Mathew Nordhaus Aye, Karen Morrison Aye, Gary Wilson Aye; Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Nordhaus)
Appoint Diann Ouellette-Haduch to the Council on Aging for a term expiring June 30, 2027
Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Diann Ouellette-Haduch to the Council on Aging 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 Diann Ouellette-Haduch to the Council on Aging for a term expiring June 30, 2027; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Nordhaus)
2. Email response from Deputy Chief Jeff Patterson indicating that the licenses are in good
Approve the annual renewal of alcohol licenses, as cited within the Select Board packet, for the calendar year 2026; license issuance contingent upon satisfactory inspections and submission of all...
Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the annual renewal of alcohol licenses, as cited within the Select Board packet, for the calendar year 2026; license issuance contingent upon satisfactory inspections and submission of all required documents, fees, and payments of municipal charges; to be reviewed by Town Administrator; 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 annual renewal of alcohol licenses, as cited within the Select Board packet, for the calendar year 2026; license issuance contingent upon satisfactory inspections and submission of all required documents, fees, and payments of municipal charges; to be reviewed by Town Administrator; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Nordhaus)
Approve the annual renewal of all Common Victuallers licenses, as cited in the packet, for the calendar year 2026; license issuance is contingent upon satisfactory inspections and submission of...
Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the annual renewal of all Common Victuallers licenses, as cited in the packet, for the calendar year 2026; license issuance is contingent upon satisfactory inspections and submission of all required documents, fees, and payments of municipal charges; to be reviewed by Town Administrator; and to include J&J Littleton Café as previously discussed this evening; 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 annual renewal of all Common Victuallers licenses, as cited in the packet, for the calendar year 2026; license issuance is contingent upon satisfactory inspections and submission of all required documents, fees, and payments of municipal charges; to be reviewed by Town Administrator; and to include J&J Littleton Café as previously discussed this evening; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Nordhaus)
Approve the annual renewal of all Entertainment licenses, as cited in the packet, for the calendar year 2026; license issuance is contingent upon satisfactory inspections and submission of all...
Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the annual renewal of all Entertainment licenses, as cited in the packet, for the calendar year 2026; license issuance is contingent upon satisfactory inspections and submission of all required documents, fees, and payments of municipal charges; to be reviewed by Town Administrator; 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 annual renewal of all Entertainment licenses, as cited in the packet, for the calendar year 2026; license issuance is contingent upon satisfactory inspections and submission of all required documents, fees, and payments of municipal charges; to be reviewed by Town Administrator; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Nordhaus)
Approve the annual renewal of all Entertainment and Auto Amusement licenses, as cited in the packet, for the calendar year 2026; license issuance is contingent upon satisfactory inspections and...
Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the annual renewal of all Entertainment and Auto Amusement licenses, as cited in the packet, for the calendar year 2026; license issuance is contingent upon satisfactory inspections and submission of all required documents, fees, and payments of municipal charges; to be reviewed by Town Administrator; 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 annual renewal of all Entertainment and Auto Amusement licenses, as cited in the packet, for the calendar year 2026; license issuance is contingent upon satisfactory inspections and submission of all required documents, fees, and payments of municipal charges; to be reviewed by Town Administrator; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Nordhaus)
Approve the annual renewal of all Class I licenses, as cited in the packet, for the calendar year 2026; license issuance is contingent upon satisfactory inspections and submission of all required...
Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the annual renewal of all Class I licenses, as cited in the packet, for the calendar year 2026; license issuance is contingent upon satisfactory inspections and submission of all required documents, fees, and payments of municipal charges; to be reviewed by Town Administrator; 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 annual renewal of all Class I licenses, as cited in the packet, for the calendar year 2026; license issuance is contingent upon satisfactory inspections and submission of all required documents, fees, and payments of municipal charges; to be reviewed by Town Administrator; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Nordhaus)
Approve the annual renewal of all Class II licenses, as cited in the packet, for the calendar year 2026; license issuance is contingent upon satisfactory inspections and submission of all required...
Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the annual renewal of all Class II licenses, as cited in the packet, for the calendar year 2026; license issuance is contingent upon satisfactory inspections and submission of all required documents, fees, and payments of municipal charges; to be reviewed by Town Administrator 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 annual renewal of all Class II licenses, as cited in the packet, for the calendar year 2026; license issuance is contingent upon satisfactory inspections and submission of all required documents, fees, and payments of municipal charges; to be reviewed by Town Administrator Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Nordhaus)
Approve the annual renewal of all Lodging House licenses, as cited in the packet, for the calendar year 2026; license issuance contingent upon satisfactory inspections and submission of all...
Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the annual renewal of all Lodging House licenses, as cited in the packet, for the calendar year 2026; license issuance contingent upon satisfactory inspections and submission of all required documents, fees, and payments of municipal charges; to be reviewed by Town Administrator; 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 annual renewal of all Lodging House licenses, as cited in the packet, for the calendar year 2026; license issuance contingent upon satisfactory inspections and submission of all required documents, fees, and payments of municipal charges; to be reviewed by Town Administrator; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Nordhaus)
Close Town Hall offices on Friday Dec. 26, 2025
Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to close Town Hall offices on Friday Dec. 26, 2025; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Gary Wilson Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Karen Morrison Aye; Chuck DeCoste Nay; Mark Rambacher Nay; Motion passed 3 to 2.
Yes: Morrison, Nordhaus, WilsonNo: DeCoste, Rambacher
From the minutes
“Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to close Town Hall offices on Friday Dec. 26, 2025; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Gary Wilson Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Karen Morrison Aye; Chuck DeCoste Nay; Mark Rambacher Nay; Motion passed 3 to 2..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Nordhaus)
Approve the January - June 2026 meeting schedule as amended with wording changes
Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the January - June 2026 meeting schedule as amended with wording changes; 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 January - June 2026 meeting schedule as amended with wording changes; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Nordhaus)
Approve the use of the lower Littleton Common for a Chanukah celebration on Thursday, December 18th from 6:00PM - 7:00PM
Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the use of the lower Littleton Common for a Chanukah celebration on Thursday, December 18th from 6:00PM - 7:00PM; 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 the lower Littleton Common for a Chanukah celebration on Thursday, December 18th from 6:00PM - 7:00PM; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Nordhaus)
Approve the use of the lower Littleton Common for a Menorah Display from December 14 - December 22, 2025
Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the use of the lower Littleton Common for a Menorah Display from December 14 - December 22, 2025; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Gary Wilson Aye; Karen Morrison Aye; Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Mark Rambacher Aye; Chuck DeCoste Nay; Motion passed 4 to 1.
Yes: Morrison, Nordhaus, Rambacher, WilsonNo: DeCoste
From the minutes
“Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the use of the lower Littleton Common for a Menorah Display from December 14 - December 22, 2025; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Gary Wilson Aye; Karen Morrison Aye; Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Mark Rambacher Aye; Chuck DeCoste Nay; Motion passed 4 to 1..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Nordhaus)
Approve the meeting minutes from the Select Board meetings on November 17, 2025 and November 24, 2025
Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes from the Select Board meetings on November 17, 2025 and November 24, 2025; 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 meeting minutes from the Select Board meetings on November 17, 2025 and November 24, 2025; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Nordhaus)
Adjourn
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Wilson)
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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