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January 26, 2026
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Chuck DeCoste and Gary Wilson, who are counted absent.
Present: Karen Morrison, Matthew Nordhaus, Mark Rambacher
Absent: Chuck DeCoste, Gary Wilson
Every vote, in order
12. Littleton Robotics Update from Katie Bonner - 10th competition season,
Approve the Cultural Council's request to place 12 inch flowers and butterflies on Littleton Common
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the Cultural Council's request to place 12 inch flowers and butterflies on Littleton Common; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Mark Rambacher Aye; Karen Morrison Aye; Motion passed 3 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the Cultural Council's request to place 12 inch flowers and butterflies on Littleton Common; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Mark Rambacher Aye; Karen Morrison Aye; Motion passed 3 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Rambacher)
Pursuant to MGL C.44,§53A and per its policy on Solicitation and Acceptance of Monetary and Non-Monetary Gifts for Public Purpose, to accept the donation of work safety, health and wellness...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote pursuant to MGL C.44,§53A and per its policy on Solicitation and Acceptance of Monetary and Non-Monetary Gifts for Public Purpose, to accept the donation of work safety, health and wellness equipment to the Highway Department/DPW in the amount of $5,000 (estimated) from Amazon; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Mark Rambacher Aye; Karen Morrison Aye; Motion passed 3 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote pursuant to MGL C.44,§53A and per its policy on Solicitation and Acceptance of Monetary and Non-Monetary Gifts for Public Purpose, to accept the donation of work safety, health and wellness equipment to the Highway Department/DPW in the amount of $5,000 (estimated) from Amazon; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Mark Rambacher Aye; Karen Morrison Aye; Motion passed 3 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Rambacher)
Request a transfer of up to $29K from the Finance Committee Reserve Fund for the purpose of funding a FY26 salary for an EHS Coordinator
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to request a transfer of up to $29K from the Finance Committee Reserve Fund for the purpose of funding a FY26 salary for an EHS Coordinator; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Mark Rambacher Aye; Karen Morrison Aye; Motion passed 3 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to request a transfer of up to $29K from the Finance Committee Reserve Fund for the purpose of funding a FY26 salary for an EHS Coordinator; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Mark Rambacher Aye; Karen Morrison Aye; Motion passed 3 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Rambacher)
Approve the Policy for use of the Town Common with the amendment of a permit being required if there are more than 100 people expected to be in attendance
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the Policy for use of the Town Common with the amendment of a permit being required if there are more than 100 people expected to be in attendance; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Mark Rambacher Aye; Karen Morrison Aye; Motion passed 3 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the Policy for use of the Town Common with the amendment of a permit being required if there are more than 100 people expected to be in attendance; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Mark Rambacher Aye; Karen Morrison Aye; Motion passed 3 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Rambacher)
The Select Vote to Authorize the Town Administrator, James A. Duggan to sign the MSBA's Project Scope and Budget Agreement for the Shaker Lane School Construction
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Vote to Authorize the Town Administrator, James A. Duggan to sign the MSBA's Project Scope and Budget Agreement for the Shaker Lane School Construction; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Mark Rambacher Aye; Karen Morrison Aye; Motion passed 3 to 0
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Vote to Authorize the Town Administrator, James A. Duggan to sign the MSBA's Project Scope and Budget Agreement for the Shaker Lane School Construction; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Mark Rambacher Aye; Karen Morrison Aye; Motion passed 3 to 0.” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Rambacher)
Approve the meeting minutes from December 22, 2025
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes from December 22, 2025. Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Mark Rambacher Aye; Karen Morrison Aye; Motion passed 3 to 0
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes from December 22, 2025. Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Mark Rambacher Aye; Karen Morrison Aye; Motion passed 3 to 0.” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Rambacher)
Approve and withhold the Executive Session Minutes of December 22, 2025
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve and withhold the Executive Session Minutes of December 22, 2025; Seconded by Mark Rambacher: Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Mark Rambacher Aye; Karen Morrison Aye; Motion passed 3 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve and withhold the Executive Session Minutes of December 22, 2025; Seconded by Mark Rambacher: Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Mark Rambacher Aye; Karen Morrison Aye; Motion passed 3 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Rambacher)
Approve the meeting minutes from the Budget Public Input Session on January 14, 2026
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes from the Budget Public Input Session on January 14, 2026; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Mark Rambacher Aye; Karen Morrison Aye; Motion passed 3 to 0
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes from the Budget Public Input Session on January 14, 2026; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Mark Rambacher Aye; Karen Morrison Aye; Motion passed 3 to 0.” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Rambacher)
Adjourn
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Mark Rambacher Aye; Karen Morrison Aye; Motion passed 3 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Mark Rambacher Aye; Karen Morrison Aye; Motion passed 3 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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