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Joe Knox

Townwide · 5 terms in this record

Joseph Knox

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Record at a glance · 2021–2022 Board

24 of 27meetings attended (89%) · whole board 91%
213votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
0no votes (0% of votes cast) · whole board <1%
1 of 2split votes where Knox was in the minority
0abstained
5terms in this record
How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2021–2022 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Knox as present or absent at the start.
  • Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
  • Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
  • A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
  • “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.

Attendance

At the start of 24 of 27 Select Board meetings in 2021–2022 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (27)

Votes where members disagreed · 2021–2022 Board

Apr 25Joint vote with the School Committee: §11, to appoint…Motion: Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board and the…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Knox: Yes

April 25, 2022: Joint vote with the School Committee: §11, to appoint Binal Patel to fill a vacancy on the School Committee for a term expiring May 2023

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board and the remaining members of the School Committee vote, pursuant to MGL C.41,§11, to appoint Binal Patel to fill a vacancy on the School Committee for a term expiring May 2023; Seconded by Brad Austin; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Hunt Yes, Justin McCarthy Yes, Brad Austin Yes, Jennifer Gold Yes, Cindy Napoli Yes, Paul Glavey Yes, Matthew Nordhaus Yes, Joe Knox Yes, Chuck DeCoste Yes; Motion passed 9 to 0.

Voted: Yes

It was seconded by Brad Austin, who is not a Select Board member.

From the minutes

“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board and the remaining members of the School Committee vote, pursuant to MGL C.41,§11, to appoint Binal Patel to fill a vacancy on the School Committee for a term expiring May 2023; Seconded by Brad Austin; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Hunt Yes, Justin McCarthy Yes, Brad Austin Yes, Jennifer Gold Yes, Cindy Napoli Yes, Paul Glavey Yes, Matthew Nordhaus Yes, Joe Knox Yes, Chuck DeCoste Yes; Motion passed 9 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Apr 25UnanimouslyMotion: C. Approval of Construction Manager at Risk for Shattuck Center Construction…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Knox: Yes

April 25, 2022: Unanimously

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

C. Approval of Construction Manager at Risk for Shattuck Center Construction At the April 11, 2022 meeting, the Board discussed utilizing CM at Risk as the building method for the proposed senior center it was voted unanimously

Voted: Yes

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“C. Approval of Construction Manager at Risk for Shattuck Center Construction At the April 11, 2022 meeting, the Board discussed utilizing CM at Risk as the building method for the proposed senior center it was voted unanimously.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Mar 28(the minutes do not state the motion)Motion: Motion was amended by Matthew Nordhaus to not immediately close said…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Knox: Yes

March 28, 2022: (the minutes do not state the motion)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Motion was amended by Matthew Nordhaus to not immediately close said warrant; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.

Voted: Yes

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Motion was amended by Matthew Nordhaus to not immediately close said warrant; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (second: Napoli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Mar 14Insert the articles included in this packet and amended…Motion: Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to…Passed 4–0 · Knox: Yes

March 14, 2022: Insert the articles included in this packet and amended during tonight's meeting onto the warrant for the 2022 Annual Town Meeting, subject to approval as to form by Town Counsel

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to insert the articles included in this packet and amended during tonight's meeting onto the warrant for the 2022 Annual Town Meeting, subject to approval as to form by Town Counsel; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0.

Voted: Yes

Yes: DeCoste, Knox, Napoli, NordhausThe minutes say Paul Glavey left before the meeting ended (“Mr. Glavey leaving at 8PM”); the count (4-0) matches the 4 other members present, who are shown voting yes.

From the minutes

“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to insert the articles included in this packet and amended during tonight's meeting onto the warrant for the 2022 Annual Town Meeting, subject to approval as to form by Town Counsel; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Knox)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Mar 3Confirm the appointment by the Town Administrator of Mr.…Motion: Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to…Passed 4–0 · Knox: Not recorded

March 3, 2022: Confirm the appointment by the Town Administrator of Mr. Stephen Jahnle for the position of Public Works Director for the Town of Littleton

AppointPassed · 4–0

Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to confirm the appointment by the Town Administrator of Mr. Stephen Jahnle for the position of Public Works Director for the Town of Littleton; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0. (Joe Knox recused himself for this agenda item).

Yes: DeCoste, Glavey, Napoli, NordhausThe minutes say Joe Knox stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting.

From the minutes

“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to confirm the appointment by the Town Administrator of Mr. Stephen Jahnle for the position of Public Works Director for the Town of Littleton; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0. (Joe Knox recused himself for this agenda item)..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Feb 7Pursuant to MGL C.39, §10 and Town Code §41-1,…Motion: Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant…Passed 4–0 · Knox: Not recorded

February 7, 2022: Pursuant to MGL C.39, §10 and Town Code §41-1, to open the warrants for the Monday, May 2, 2022 Annual and Special Town Meetings forthwith, and to close said warrants…

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.39, §10 and Town Code §41-1, to open the warrants for the Monday, May 2, 2022 Annual and Special Town Meetings forthwith, and to close said warrants on Friday, March 18, 2022 at noon; said town meetings to be held in the Charles Forbes Kaye Gymnasium, Littleton Middle School, 55 Russell Street, Littleton; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0.

Yes: DeCoste, Glavey, Napoli, NordhausThe minutes say Joe Knox left before the meeting ended (“leaving at 9PM”); the vote names the 4 other members present.

From the minutes

“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.39, §10 and Town Code §41-1, to open the warrants for the Monday, May 2, 2022 Annual and Special Town Meetings forthwith, and to close said warrants on Friday, March 18, 2022 at noon; said town meetings to be held in the Charles Forbes Kaye Gymnasium, Littleton Middle School, 55 Russell Street, Littleton; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Glavey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Feb 7Approve the meeting minutes of January 24, 2022Motion: Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to…Passed 4–0 · Knox: Not recorded

February 7, 2022: Approve the meeting minutes of January 24, 2022

Approve minutesPassed · 4–0

Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes of January 24, 2022; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0.

Yes: DeCoste, Glavey, Napoli, NordhausThe minutes say Joe Knox left before the meeting ended (“leaving at 9PM”); the vote names the 4 other members present.

From the minutes

“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes of January 24, 2022; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Glavey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Jan 24Deny the requested change of category from Wine and…Motion: Cindy Napoli made the motion that the Select Board vote to…Passed 3–1 · Knox: Yes

January 24, 2022: Deny the requested change of category from Wine and Malt Beverages to All Alcoholic Beverage License, under M.G.L. c.138, §15 submitted by licensee, Donelan's Supermarkets, Inc., 236 Great Road,...

DenyPassed · 3–1

Cindy Napoli made the motion that the Select Board vote to deny the requested change of category from Wine and Malt Beverages to All Alcoholic Beverage License, under M.G.L. c.138, §15 submitted by licensee, Donelan's Supermarkets, Inc., 236 Great Road, Littleton, MA; Seconded by Joe Knox; Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Paul Glavey Aye; Matthew Nordhaus No; Motion passed 3 to 1.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Glavey, Knox, NapoliNo: Nordhaus

From the minutes

“Cindy Napoli made the motion that the Select Board vote to deny the requested change of category from Wine and Malt Beverages to All Alcoholic Beverage License, under M.G.L. c.138, §15 submitted by licensee, Donelan's Supermarkets, Inc., 236 Great Road, Littleton, MA; Seconded by Joe Knox; Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Paul Glavey Aye; Matthew Nordhaus No; Motion passed 3 to 1..” (Motion: Napoli, second: Knox)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Jan 10Pursuant to MGL C.44,§53A and per its policy on…Motion: Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant…Passed 4–0 · Knox: Not recorded

January 10, 2022: 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 donations to the Department of Elder & Human…

ApprovePassed · 4–0

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 donations to the Department of Elder & Human Services (EHS) EHS/COA for outreach and programming from The John C. Morrison and Eunice B. Morrison Charitable Foundation in the amount of $2,500 and for the TREAD Fund from The Friends of the Council on Aging in the amount of $500; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Roll Call Vote: Cindy Napoli Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0.

Yes: DeCoste, Glavey, Napoli, NordhausThe roll call does not list Joe Knox, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.

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 donations to the Department of Elder & Human Services (EHS) EHS/COA for outreach and programming from The John C. Morrison and Eunice B. Morrison Charitable Foundation in the amount of $2,500 and for the TREAD Fund from The Friends of the Council on Aging in the amount of $500; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Roll Call Vote: Cindy Napoli Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Dec 20AUDIO BEING USED AND REBROADCAST BY LCTVMotion: Amended motion made to identify Anthony Ansaldi, Joe Laydon and Ivria…Passed 4–0 · Knox: Yes

December 20, 2021: AUDIO BEING USED AND REBROADCAST BY LCTV

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Amended motion made to identify Anthony Ansaldi, Joe Laydon and Ivria Fried, Town Counsel's office; Seconded by Joe Knox; Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye. Motion passed 4 to 0.

Voted: Yes

Yes: DeCoste, Knox, Napoli, NordhausThe minutes say Paul Glavey arrived after the meeting began (“via Zoom at 7:00 PM”); the vote names the 4 other members present. The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Amended motion made to identify Anthony Ansaldi, Joe Laydon and Ivria Fried, Town Counsel's office; Seconded by Joe Knox; Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye. Motion passed 4 to 0..” (second: Knox)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (225)

    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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