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September 14, 2026
8 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The minutes for this meeting do not list who attended. The executive-session roll call names Chuck DeCoste, Karen Morrison, Kyle Bubp and “the Chair” (Gary Wilson), and Mark Rambacher moved and seconded later motions, so all five are counted present.
Present: Gary Wilson, Chuck DeCoste, Mark Rambacher, Karen Morrison, Kyle Bubp
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
1. Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(2) to conduct contract negotiations with non-union personnel, specifically the Town Administrator, Deputy Police Chief, and Police...
Select Board Member Charles DeCoste moved that the Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(2) to conduct contract negotiations with non-union personnel, specifically the Town Administrator, Deputy Police Chief, and Police Lieutenants. The motion was seconded. The Board voted in favor by roll call: Chuck - aye; Karen - aye; Kyle - aye; and the Chair - aye.
Yes: Bubp, DeCoste, Morrison, WilsonThe roll call does not list Mark Rambacher, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Charles DeCoste moved that the Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(2) to conduct contract negotiations with non-union personnel, specifically the Town Administrator, Deputy Police Chief, and Police Lieutenants. The motion was seconded. The Board voted in favor by roll call: Chuck - aye; Karen - aye; Kyle - aye; and the Chair - aye..” (Motion: DeCoste)
Approve the Finance Committee minutes of July 9th
The joint body agreed to continue these discussions through upcoming capital and budget committee meetings, with the next joint meeting scheduled for September 23rd. Finance Committee minutes from July 9th were approved. A motion to approve the Finance Committee minutes of July 9th was made and seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The joint body agreed to continue these discussions through upcoming capital and budget committee meetings, with the next joint meeting scheduled for September 23rd. Finance Committee minutes from July 9th were approved. A motion to approve the Finance Committee minutes of July 9th was made and seconded. The motion carried unanimously..”
5. Select Board Discussions
Approve the side letter as voted in Executive Session
Select Board Member DeCoste moved to approve the side letter as voted in Executive Session; the motion was seconded and passed.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member DeCoste moved to approve the side letter as voted in Executive Session; the motion was seconded and passed..” (Motion: DeCoste)
Approve the side letter for the Police Lieutenants and Deputy Chief as approved in Executive Session
Select Board Member Charles DeCoste moved that the Select Board vote to approve the side letter for the Police Lieutenants and Deputy Chief as approved in Executive Session. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Mark Rambacher. The motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Charles DeCoste moved that the Select Board vote to approve the side letter for the Police Lieutenants and Deputy Chief as approved in Executive Session. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Mark Rambacher. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Rambacher)
Designate Shattuck Street as a 20- mile-per-hour Safety Zone
Select Board Member Kyle Bubp moved that the Select Board vote to designate Shattuck Street as a 20- mile-per-hour Safety Zone. The motion was seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Kyle Bubp moved that the Select Board vote to designate Shattuck Street as a 20- mile-per-hour Safety Zone. The motion was seconded. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Bubp)
6. Department/Board Updates and Requests
Approve a salary step adjustment for Mark Scola as Deputy Chief of Police to Grade 17, Step 7
Select Board Member Mark Rambacher moved that the Select Board vote to approve a salary step adjustment for Mark Scola as Deputy Chief of Police to Grade 17, Step 7. The motion was seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Mark Rambacher moved that the Select Board vote to approve a salary step adjustment for Mark Scola as Deputy Chief of Police to Grade 17, Step 7. The motion was seconded. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Rambacher)
Approve a salary step adjustment for Patrick O'Donoghue as Police Lieutenant to Grade 15, Step 6
Select Board Member Mark Rambacher moved that the Select Board vote to approve a salary step adjustment for Patrick O'Donoghue as Police Lieutenant to Grade 15, Step 6. The motion was seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Mark Rambacher moved that the Select Board vote to approve a salary step adjustment for Patrick O'Donoghue as Police Lieutenant to Grade 15, Step 6. The motion was seconded. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Rambacher)
8. Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes from the Select Board Meeting on August 31, 2026
Select Board Member Mark Rambacher moved that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes from the Select Board Meeting on August 31, 2026. Seconded by Select Board Member Charles DeCoste. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Mark Rambacher moved that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes from the Select Board Meeting on August 31, 2026. Seconded by Select Board Member Charles DeCoste. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Rambacher, 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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