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Matthew Nordhaus

Townwide · 6 terms in this record

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Record at a glance · 2024–2025 Board

30 of 32meetings attended (94%) · whole board 88%
179votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
0no votes (0% of votes cast) · whole board <1%
0 of 1split votes where Nordhaus was in the minority
1abstained
6terms in this record
How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2024–2025 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Nordhaus 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 30 of 32 Select Board meetings in 2024–2025 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (32)

Votes where members disagreed · 2024–2025 Board

Apr 22Provides a revised motion for Article 12: Authorize Special…Motion: Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board provides a…Passed 3–2 · Nordhaus: Yes

April 22, 2025: Provides a revised motion for Article 12: Authorize Special Legislation to Surplus Town Hall (37 Shattuck Street) for Affordable Rental Housing and Pursue the Purchase of a New Town Hall…

ApprovePassed · 3–2

Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board provides a revised motion for Article 12: Authorize Special Legislation to Surplus Town Hall (37 Shattuck Street) for Affordable Rental Housing and Pursue the Purchase of a New Town Hall and added to an amendment handout for May 6, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, as approved by the Select Board; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Roll Call Vote: Gary Wilson no, Chuck DeCoste no, Matthew Nordhaus yes, Karen Morrison yes, Mark Rambacher yes; Motion passed 3 to 2.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Morrison, Nordhaus, RambacherNo: DeCoste, Wilson

From the minutes

“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board provides a revised motion for Article 12: Authorize Special Legislation to Surplus Town Hall (37 Shattuck Street) for Affordable Rental Housing and Pursue the Purchase of a New Town Hall and added to an amendment handout for May 6, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, as approved by the Select Board; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Roll Call Vote: Gary Wilson no, Chuck DeCoste no, Matthew Nordhaus yes, Karen Morrison yes, Mark Rambacher yes; Motion passed 3 to 2..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: DeCoste)

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

Mar 24Declare, pursuant to G.L. c. 40, § 15A, that…Motion: Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board declare, pursuant…Passed 4–1 · Nordhaus: Not recorded

March 24, 2025 (Joint meeting): Declare, pursuant to G.L. c. 40, § 15A, that an approximately 7.9 acre portion of 94 Nagog Hill Road, Assessor's Parcel R02- 10-0, identified as Lot 107-A in the plan…

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board declare, pursuant to G.L. c. 40, § 15A, that an approximately 7.9 acre portion of 94 Nagog Hill Road, Assessor's Parcel R02- 10-0, identified as Lot 107-A in the plan entitled Plan of Land in Littleton Mass, Prepared for Town of Littleton Conservation Commission by David E. Ross Associates, and which plan is shown, is no longer needed for general municipal purposes and may be transferred to the Conservation Commission for conservation and passive recreation purposes, provided such transfer is approved by a vote of Town Meeting and subject to agreement of mutual easements; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 4 to 1

The minutes give the count as 4-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board declare, pursuant to G.L. c. 40, § 15A, that an approximately 7.9 acre portion of 94 Nagog Hill Road, Assessor's Parcel R02- 10-0, identified as Lot 107-A in the plan entitled Plan of Land in Littleton Mass, Prepared for Town of Littleton Conservation Commission by David E. Ross Associates, and which plan is shown, is no longer needed for general municipal purposes and may be transferred to the Conservation Commission for conservation and passive recreation purposes, provided such transfer is approved by a vote of Town Meeting and subject to agreement of mutual easements; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 4 to 1.” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Wilson)

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

Mar 10Approve the meeting minutes from the joint Select Board…Motion: Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to…Passed 4–0 · Nordhaus: Not recorded

March 10, 2025: Approve the meeting minutes from the joint Select Board meeting with the Finance Committee on February 1, 2025, and the Select Board Meetings on February 3, 2025 and February 24,…

Approve minutesPassed · 4–0

Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes from the joint Select Board meeting with the Finance Committee on February 1, 2025, and the Select Board Meetings on February 3, 2025 and February 24, 2025; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 4 to 0.

The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Mark Rambacher, Karen Morrison, Matthew Nordhaus, Gary Wilson and Chuck DeCoste). Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes from the joint Select Board meeting with the Finance Committee on February 1, 2025, and the Select Board Meetings on February 3, 2025 and February 24, 2025; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)

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

Feb 3Nominate Gary Wilson as the liaison to the Charter…Motion: Chuck DeCoste nominated Gary Wilson as the liaison to the Charter…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Nordhaus: Yes

February 3, 2025: Nominate Gary Wilson as the liaison to the Charter Committee with Mark Rambacher as the alternate; Motion

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Chuck DeCoste nominated Gary Wilson as the liaison to the Charter Committee with Mark Rambacher as the alternate; Motion seconded by Karen Morrison; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus yes, Karen Morrison yes, Chuck DeCoste yes, Gary Wilson yes, Mark Rambacher yes; Motion passed 5 to 0.

Voted: Yes

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Chuck DeCoste nominated Gary Wilson as the liaison to the Charter Committee with Mark Rambacher as the alternate; Motion seconded by Karen Morrison; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus yes, Karen Morrison yes, Chuck DeCoste yes, Gary Wilson yes, Mark Rambacher yes; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (second: Morrison)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Jan 13Appoint Noah Graham as a full-time police officer with…Motion: Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to…Passed 4–0 · Nordhaus: Yes

January 13, 2025 (Joint meeting): Appoint Noah Graham as a full-time police officer with the Littleton Police Department

AppointPassed · 4–0

Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Noah Graham as a full-time police officer with the Littleton Police Department; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 4 to 0.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Morrison, Nordhaus, Rambacher, WilsonThe minutes say Chuck DeCoste arrived late and left early (“6:40 to approx. 9:15 pm”); 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 appoint Noah Graham as a full-time police officer with the Littleton Police Department; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Jan 13Disband the Nagog Hill Orchard Ad Hoc Working GroupMotion: Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to…Passed 4–0 · Nordhaus: Yes

January 13, 2025 (Joint meeting): Disband the Nagog Hill Orchard Ad Hoc Working Group

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to disband the Nagog Hill Orchard Ad Hoc Working Group; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 4 to 0.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Morrison, Nordhaus, Rambacher, WilsonThe minutes say Chuck DeCoste arrived late and left early (“6:40 to approx. 9:15 pm”); 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 disband the Nagog Hill Orchard Ad Hoc Working Group; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)

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

Jan 13Enter into an Intermunicipal Agreement for regional dispatch services…Motion: Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to…Passed 4–0 · Nordhaus: Yes

January 13, 2025 (Joint meeting): Enter into an Intermunicipal Agreement for regional dispatch services with Acton and Sudbury for senior transportation services

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to enter into an Intermunicipal Agreement for regional dispatch services with Acton and Sudbury for senior transportation services; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 4 to 0.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Morrison, Nordhaus, Rambacher, WilsonThe minutes say Chuck DeCoste arrived late and left early (“6:40 to approx. 9:15 pm”); 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 enter into an Intermunicipal Agreement for regional dispatch services with Acton and Sudbury for senior transportation services; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)

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

Jan 13Approve the meeting minutes from the Select Board Meeting…Motion: Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to…Passed 4–0 · Nordhaus: Yes

January 13, 2025 (Joint meeting): Approve the meeting minutes from the Select Board Meeting on December 16, 2024 as amended

Approve minutesPassed · 4–0

Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes from the Select Board Meeting on December 16, 2024 as amended; Seconded by Karen Morrison, Motion passed 4 to 0.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Morrison, Nordhaus, Rambacher, WilsonThe minutes say Chuck DeCoste arrived late and left early (“6:40 to approx. 9:15 pm”); 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 approve the meeting minutes from the Select Board Meeting on December 16, 2024 as amended; Seconded by Karen Morrison, Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Dec 16Approve the updated Host Community Agreement (HCA) with Sanctuary…Motion: Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to…Passed 4–0 · Nordhaus: Not recorded

December 16, 2024 (Joint meeting): Approve the updated Host Community Agreement (HCA) with Sanctuary Medicinals Inc

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the updated Host Community Agreement (HCA) with Sanctuary Medicinals Inc.; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 4 to 0.

Yes: DeCoste, Morrison, Rambacher, WilsonThe minutes say Matthew Nordhaus stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting.

From the minutes

“Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the updated Host Community Agreement (HCA) with Sanctuary Medicinals Inc.; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Morrison)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Nov 18Approve the minutes of November 4, 2024Motion: Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to approve the minutes of November…Passed 4–0 · Nordhaus: Abstained

November 18, 2024: Approve the minutes of November 4, 2024

Approve minutesPassed · 4–0

Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to approve the minutes of November 4, 2024; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 4 to 0. Matthew abstained because he was not able to attend the Nov.

Voted: Abstained

Yes: DeCoste, Morrison, Rambacher, WilsonAbstained: Nordhaus

From the minutes

“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to approve the minutes of November 4, 2024; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 4 to 0. Matthew abstained because he was not able to attend the Nov..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)

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

Votes with no disagreement (176)

    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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