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Money$500,000 was at stake

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Town of Littleton
Select Board

Received: AS
Date/Time: 7/23/26 – 3:25 PM
Revised:
Date/Time:

MEETING AGENDA
July 27, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Littleton Town Offices – 37 Shattuck Street, Room 103
Notice of public meeting as required by M.G.L. Chpt.30A §18-28

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may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may be discussed. Items may be taken out of order and differ from those
listed below. Other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.

5:30 PM

1. Executive Session
A. Pursuant to M.G.L c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) and (7) and Suffolk Construction v. DCAM, 449
Mass. 444 (2007) for the purpose of strategy discussions with counsel related to a
grievance by the Littleton Police Association under the collective bargaining agreement,
as discussion in open session may have a detrimental effect on the Town’s bargaining
position
B. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(2) to conduct contract negotiations with non-union
personnel, specifically the Police Chief and Town Administrator
Board shall reconvene after the Executive Session in Regular Session

6:30 PM

2. Organization / Pledge of Allegiance / Moment of Silence / Read Mail
A. Moment of Silence for Steven Wood Ziegler, retired Air Force Veteran and retired
Littleton Police Officer

6:35 PM

3. Department/Board Updates and Requests
A. Input from Bedford Town Manager, Matthew Hanson and retired Town Manager of
Billerica, Robert Mercier on the Littleton Charter recommendations
B. Introduction of School Superintendent, Michael Caira
C. Veterans’ Agent – Purple Heart Day request to use Littleton Common on August 7, 2026,
at 10:00 AM
D. Veterans’ Agent – request to have flags at half-staff on July 31 from sunrise to sunset in
honor of Steven Wood Ziegler
E. Update from the Town Clerk about the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) SelfEvaluation and Transition Plan
F. Update from the Town Clerk about ADA improvements at Fay Park
G. Update from Executive Session and announcement of any actions taken, as appropriate
H. Possible vote to approve the employment agreement between the Town of Littleton and
Police Chief Douglas Landry

7:00 PM

4. Public Input/Members’ Updates
Public Input will last for 10 minutes, and speakers are allowed to speak for no longer than 2
minutes. Speakers addressing the Select Board are required to do so from the podium and provide
name and address for the record, and all comments must be made through the Chair.

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The Select Board will also provide updates, as warranted, on the following projects:
• Flock Security Cameras
• Nagog Orchard
• Charter Committee
7:15 PM

5. Appointments
A. Appoint Will Pickard to the Agricultural Commission
B. Appoint Stephen Hadden to the Clean Lakes Committee as the Lake Matawanakee
Alternate

7:20 PM

6. Select Board Discussions
A. Data Center Moratorium Update
B. Select Board Goals Recap and Assignments
C. Vote to approve use of Town roads for the August 16, 2026, Tour de Cure bicycle event
for cystic fibrosis
D. Vote to approve use of Town roads for the October 4, 2026, Bikes not Bombs bicycle
event
E. Discuss and authorize the Town Administrator to submit a request to Governor Healey
designating select census tracts as Opportunity Zones
F. Discuss and vote to adopt the Massachusetts Commercial Property Assessed Clean
Energy (C-PACE) Program.

7:40 PM

7. Town Administrator Update
A. Update on Municipal Operations, Projects and Initiatives
B. Civic Leadership Academy Announcement
C. Presentation about Town Meeting Survey Results

7:50 PM

8. Minutes
A. Approve the minutes of July 13, 2026

7:55 PM

9. Anticipated Adjournment

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Littleton Select Board
AGENDA ACTION REQUEST

July 27, 2026

Moment of Silence
Requested by: James A. Duggan, Town Administrator

Action Sought: None anticipated

Proposed Motion(s)
None are anticipated at this time.
Additional Information
Moment of Silence for Steven Wood Zeigler Air Force Veteran and Retired LPD who
passed on July 18, 2026.
Steven started his public service, becoming a volunteer firefighter at the age of 18 in his
hometown of Lincoln, MA. After high school he went to Wentworth Institute for airframe
and engine mechanics’ study. This is what set his career into serving his country in the
United States Air Force from 1964 – 1968 serving as a mechanic. He was tasked with
tackling dangerous tasks like working in the bomb squad. While in the Air Force he
went from Colorado to Italy and then the Philippines.
Steven began his law enforcement career with the Town of Lincoln and then joined the
private police force of Boston & Maine Railroad working his way to chief, leaving there
in 1987. His next step in Law enforcement was Littleton where he stayed for 14 years
serving as a Detective for LPD. Many will remember him from his love of Harley’s.
Though he “retired” from Littleton, law enforcement remained in his blood when he
moved to Arizona and volunteered with the Sheriff Assist Team of the Cochise County
Sheriff’s Office until 2025, volunteering for over 10,000 hours.
The Town of Littleton is grateful for Steven's years of dedicated service and extends its
deepest condolences to his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing
him.

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Littleton Select Board
AGENDA ACTION REQUEST

July 27, 2026

MAIL
Requested by: James A. Duggan, Town Administrator

Action Sought: None anticipated

Proposed Motion(s)
None are anticipated at this time.
Additional Information
Included in the Board’s packet is:
1. Current Openings on Town Boards
2. Select Board Office Hours
3. Notification to Abutters LWD
4. National Grid Project Update Sandy Pond to Tewksbury Reliability Project

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TOWN OF LITTLETON

Received: AS
Date/Time: 7/20/26 – 11:00 AM
Revised:
Date/Time:

PUBLIC NOTICE

CURRENT VACANCIES ON TOWN BOARDS
Applications are invited from residents of the Town of Littleton for the following Town board
positions appointed by the Select Board. Application forms are available online at
https://littletonmaboards.vt-s.net/newcaf.php or at the Office of the Select Board/Town
Administrator - Town of Littleton, 37 Shattuck Street, Littleton, MA 01460. Application
submissions will be accepted and interviews/appointments will be made by the Select Board on a
rolling basis until the positions are filled.

APPOINTED BY THE SELECT BOARD:
• AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION
One (1) citizen-at-large - term expiring June 30, 2027
One (1) citizen-at-large - term expiring June 30, 2028
One (1) member (engaged in farming, employed in the agricultural field and/or
with knowledge/experience in agricultural practices / business) - term expiring
June 30, 2029)
• CLEAN LAKES COMMITTEE
One (1) citizen-at-large – term expiring June 30, 2028
One (1) Mill Pond Alternate – term expiring June 30, 2027
One (1) Spectacle Pond Alternate – term expiring June 30, 2029
One (1) Lake Matawanakee Alternate - term expiring June 30, 2029
• COMMITTEE FOR THE EXPLORATION OF REAL ESTATE TAX RELIEF
FOR SENIORS
One (1) member – term expiring June 30, 2027
• CULTURAL COUNCIL
One (1) member – term expiring June 30, 2029
One (1) member – term expiring June 30, 2028
• DISABILITY COMMISSION
One (1) member – term expiring June 30, 2027
• ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(Three) 3 members – No expiration date
• HISTORICAL COMMISSION
One (1) member – Term expiring June 30, 2029
• PERMANENT MUNICIPAL BUILDING COMMITTEE
One (1) member – term expiring June 30, 2029
• PERSONNEL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
One (1) member – term expiring June 30, 2028
• SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
One (1) member – term expiring June 30, 2029

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• ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
One (1) alternate - term expiring June 30, 2027
One (1) alternate – term expiring June 30, 2029

APPOINTED BY LELWD (Littleton Electric Light and Water
Department)
• FINANCE COMMITTEE
One (1) member - term expiring June 30, 2028

BOARD OF ASSESSORS – JOINT APPOINTMENT

One (1) member due to member resignation (moved out of Town) and receipt of
letter from Board of Assessors in June. Term will expire after the May 2027
Annual Town Election.

PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION – JOINT
APPOINTMENT

One (1) member due to member resignation. Term will expire in one year (after the May
2027 Annual Town Election).
LITTLETON SELECT BOARD
GARY WILSON, CHAIR

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TOWN OF LITTLETON
OFFICE OF THE

SELECT BOARD
37 SHATTUCK STREET, P.O. BOX 1305
LITTLETON, MASSACHUSETTS 01460
(978) 540-2460

Select Board Office Hours
Select Board Office Hours are scheduled for the following dates. All office hours will take place at the
Reuben Hoar Library in the Historical Room unless indicated otherwise.
Friday, July 31st from 3:00-4:00 with Kyle Bubp
Wednesday, August 19th from 4:00-6:00 with Mark Rambacher
Friday, August 28th from 3:00-4:00 with Kyle Bubp
Wednesday, September 16th from 4:00-6:00 with Mark Rambacher
Friday, September 25th from 3:00-4:00 with Kyle Bubp
Wednesday, October 21st from 4:00-6:00 with Mark Rambacher
Friday, October 30th from 3:00-4:00 with Kyle Bubp
Wednesday, November 18th from 4:00-6:00 with Mark Rambacher
Wednesday, December 16th from 4:00-6:00 with Mark Rambacher
Friday, December 18th from 3:00-4:00 with Kyle Bubp
Wednesday, January 20th from 4:00-6:00 with Mark Rambacher
Friday January 29th 3:00-4:00 with Kyle Bubp
Wednesday, February 17th from 4:00-6:00 with Mark Rambacher
Friday, February 26th 3:00-4:00 with Kyle Bubp
Wednesday, March 17th from 4:00-6:00 with Mark Rambacher
Friday, March 26th 3:00-4:00 with Kyle Bubp

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Wednesday, April 21st from 4:00-6:00 with Mark
Rambacher Friday, April 30th 3:00-4:00 with Kyle Bubp
Wednesday, May 19th from 4:00-6:00 with Mark Rambacher
Friday, May 28th 3:00-4:00 with Kyle Bubp

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Littleton Select Board
AGENDA ACTION REQUEST

July 27, 2026

Department/Board Updates and Requests
Input from Bedford Town Manager, Matthew Hanson and retired
Town Manager of Billerica, Robert Mercier on the Littleton Charter
recommendations
Requested by: Town Administrator, James A. Duggan

Action Sought: Presentation

Proposed Motion(s)
Discussion dependent.
Additional Information
Link to charter materials:

littletonma.org/1283/Littleton-Charter-Committee

Board Action
Motion

Second

In favor

Opposed

Disposition

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Littleton Select Board
AGENDA ACTION REQUEST

July 27, 2026

Department/Board Updates and Requests
Introduction of Superintendent of Schools, Michael Caira
Requested by: Town Administrator

Action Sought: Discussion

Proposed Motion(s)
Discussion dependent.
Additional Information

Board Action
Motion

Second

In favor

Opposed

Disposition

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Littleton Select Board
AGENDA ACTION REQUEST

July 27, 2026

Department/Board Updates and Requests
Veterans’ Agent – Request to use Littleton Common on August 7,
2026 at 10:00AM
Requested by: Veterans’ Agent, Meg Murphy

Action Sought: Approval

Proposed Motion(s)
MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve the request of the Veterans’ Agent to use
Littleton Common on August 7, 2026 at 10:00AM for a ceremony to honor Purple Heart
Veterans.
Additional Information
Included in the packet is the request from Veterans’ Agent, Meg Murphy.
Board Action
Motion

Second

In favor

Opposed

Disposition

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7/22/2026
Honorable Members of the Select Board of Littleton,

The Director of Veterans Services would like to request and invite you to a ceremony to
honor our Purple Heart Veterans on Purple Heart Day, August 7, 2026, on the Common at
10AM.

Meg Murphy
Director of Veterans Services
Town of Littleton

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Littleton Select Board
AGENDA ACTION REQUEST

July 27, 2026

Department/Board Updates and Requests
Veterans’ Agent – Request to have flags at half-staff on July 31,
2026 from sunrise to sunset on honor of Steven Wood Ziegler
Requested by: Veterans’ Agent, Meg Murphy

Action Sought: Approval

Proposed Motion(s)
MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve the request of the Veterans’ Agent In
honor of the life of Steven Wood Ziegler, Air Force Veteran and Former Littleton Police
Officer, the Select Board orders the flags on all municipal buildings to Half-Staff on July
31 from sunrise to sunset
Additional Information

Board Action
Motion

Second

In favor

Opposed

Disposition

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Littleton Select Board
AGENDA ACTION REQUEST

July 27, 2026

Department/Board Updates and Requests
Town Clerk – Update on the Town of Littleton Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan
Requested by: Town Clerk, Diane Crory

Action Sought: Approval

Proposed Motion(s)
Discussion dependent.
Additional Information
This is a follow-up from the last meeting.
Board Action
Motion

Second

In favor

Opposed

Disposition

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Littleton Select Board
AGENDA ACTION REQUEST

July 27, 2026

Department/Board Updates and Requests
Town Clerk – Update on ADA Project at Fay Park
Requested by: Town Clerk, Diane Crory

Action Sought: Discussion

Proposed Motion(s)
Discussion dependent.
Additional Information
This is a follow-up from the last meeting.
Board Action
Motion

Second

In favor

Opposed

Disposition

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Littleton Select Board
AGENDA ACTION REQUEST

July 27, 2026

Department/Board Updates and Requests
Update from Executive Session and announcement of any actions taken,
as appropriate
Requested by: Select Board Chair, Gary Wilson

Action Sought: Discussion

Proposed Motion(s)
Discussion dependent.
Additional Information

Board Action
Motion

Second

In favor

Opposed

Disposition

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Littleton Select Board
AGENDA ACTION REQUEST

July 27, 2026

Department/Board Updates and Requests
Possible vote to approve the Employment Agreement between the Town
of Littleton and Police Chief Douglas Landry
Requested by: Select Board Chair, Gary Wilson

Action Sought: Discussion/Vote

Proposed Motion(s)
MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve the Employment Agreement between the
Town of Littleton and Police Chief Douglas Landry.
Or:
MOVE that the Select Board vote to allow the Select Board Chair to approve the
Employment Agreement between the Town of Littleton and Police Chief Douglas Landry
pending the changes discussed at the Executive Session.
Additional Information

Board Action
Motion

Second

In favor

Opposed

Disposition

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Littleton Select Board
AGENDA ACTION REQUEST

July 27, 2026

Appointments
Appoint Will Pickard to the Agricultural Commission
Requested by: Select Board

Action Sought: Interview/Appoint

Proposed Motion(s)
MOVE that the Select Board vote to appoint Will Pickard to the Agricultural Commission
for a term expiring June 30, 2029.
Additional Information
The Select Board has one (1) vacancy to consider for the Agricultural Commission for a
term expiring June 30, 2029
Attached is an application from:
• Will Pickard
The applicant has been invited to attend the Select Board meeting. Attendance is
optional.
Board Action
Motion

Second

In favor

Opposed

Disposition

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Littleton, MA
37 Shattuck Street
Phone: (978) 540-2460

Member Application Form
Good Government Starts with You

Date Submitted: July 15, 2026
Name: Will A Pickard
Home Address: 161 Harvard Road
Littleton MA 01460
Mailing Address: 161 Harvard Road
Littleton MA 01460
Phone Number(s):
Email Address:
Have you previously been a member of a Board, Committee or Commission (either in the Littleton, MA or elsewhere)?Yes
If yes, please list the Board name and your approximate dates of service:
Orchard Committee
Agricultural Commission
Current Occupation/Employer: Dairy Farmer / Self Employed
Narrative: Regularly Available
Board(s) / Committee(s): ___AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION

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Littleton Select Board
AGENDA ACTION REQUEST

July 27, 2026

Appointments
Appoint Stephen Hadden to the Clean Lakes Committee as the Lake
Matawanakee Alternate
Requested by: Select Board

Action Sought: Interview/Appoint

Proposed Motion(s)
MOVE that the Select Board vote to appoint Stephen Hadden to the Clean Lakes
Committee as the Lake Matawanakee Alternate for a term expiring June 30, 2029.
Additional Information
The Select Board has one (1) vacancy to consider for the Clean Lakes Committee as
the Lake Matawanakee Alternate for a term expiring June 30, 2029
Attached is an application from:
• Stephen Hadden
The applicant has been invited to attend the Select Board meeting. Attendance is
optional.
Board Action
Motion

Second

In favor

Opposed

Disposition

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Littleton, MA
37 Shattuck Street
Phone: (978) 540-2460

Member Application Form
Good Government Starts with You

Date Submitted: July 13, 2026
Name: Stephen Hadden
Home Address: 59 Matawanakee Trl
01460
Mailing Address: 59 Matawanakee Trl
01460
Phone Number(s):
Email Address:
Have you previously been a member of a Board, Committee or Commission (either in the Littleton, MA or elsewhere)?
If yes, please list the Board name and your approximate dates of service:
Hadden Stephen, Littleton Clean Lakes Committee, 2022-2026
Current Occupation/Employer: retired
Narrative: I can apply a couple of hours per week. My education is deeply technical. I hold a Bachelor of
Science degree in engineering physics from Cornell University.
Board(s) / Committee(s): ___CLEAN LAKES COMMITTEE (CLC)

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Littleton Select Board
AGENDA ACTION REQUEST

July 27, 2026

Select Board Discussions
Data Center Moratorium Update
Requested by: Select Board

Action Sought: Discussion

Proposed Motion(s)
Discussion dependent.
Additional Information

Board Action
Motion

Second

In favor

Opposed

Disposition

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Littleton Select Board
AGENDA ACTION REQUEST

July 27, 2026

Select Board Discussions
Goals Recap and Assignments
Requested by: Select Board

Action Sought: Discussion

Proposed Motion(s)
Discussion dependent.
Additional Information
Included in the packet are the minutes from the Select Board retreat and goal setting
session.
Board Action
Motion

Second

In favor

Opposed

Disposition

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Town of Littleton
Select Board

Minutes

June 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Littleton Fire Station – 20 Foster Streer, Community Room
Notice of public meeting as required by M.G.L. Chpt.30A §18-28

Meeting attendees – Gary Wilson, Chair; Charles DeCoste, Vice Chair; Mark Rambacher, Clerk; Karen
Morrison, Member; Kyle Bubp, Member
Also present – James Duggan, Town Administrator; Tony Sousa, Assistant Town Administrator; Lisa
Montgomery, Executive Assistant; Rob Rounce, Resident

1. Select Board Retreat
A. Discussion of Select Board Goals for FY2027
The Select Board convened its annual retreat to review progress on prior-year goals and establish priorities for
FY2027. Town Administrator James Duggan participated throughout the session. The discussion was informal
and wide-ranging, covering both carry-forward items and new initiatives.
Review of FY2026 Goals
The Board reviewed the previous year's goals, assessing progress and identifying items requiring continued
attention:
●

Improving Town Communications — Regarded as a strong success, with the podcast and newsletter
cited as notable achievements.

●

Staffing and Organizational Structure at 37 Shattuck Street — Addressed in the context of impacts
from the 550 King Street development; departmental staffing plans were presented by public safety and
inspection services. An LOI for a reuse study is underway, with work beginning after July 1.

●

Planning for Potential Charter Changes — Carried forward as an active, high-priority initiative (see
below).

●

Highlighting Agricultural Heritage — The Board acknowledged incremental progress through the town
website and business outreach visits to local farms. Staff was asked to return with further options in
collaboration with the Town Planner and Communications staff.

●

Citizens Academy — Recognized as a successful inaugural program; the Board agreed it should
continue.

●

Orchard House / Town-Owned Property — Remains unresolved. The Board discussed treating the
house and the lower barn as two separate assets for potential sale. The house was identified as the
higher priority, with a broker's price opinion previously placing value in the $500,000–$650,000 range.
A comprehensive disposition plan encompassing both parcels is needed.

FY2027 Goals
The Board identified the following priorities for the coming fiscal year:
●

Charter Revision — Identified as the most significant initiative of the year. The Board discussed
presenting the full Charter Committee document at the November Town Meeting as an informational
step, with a formal vote targeted for May Town Meeting. Members agreed to individually review the
document, annotate questions and concerns, and reconvene in late July to establish a unified position.
Key areas of discussion included the transition to a Town Manager form of government and changes to
elected vs. appointed board composition. Town Counsel involvement was discussed for legal review.

●

550 King Street / 410 Great Road Development Monitoring — Three permit applications were recently
submitted: Commercial Phase 1A North (bank and tunnel house), Commercial Phase 1A South
(specialty supermarket), and 410 Great Road (86 housing units). The Board expressed a desire for more

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direct engagement with the developer, potentially through a formal presentation, and emphasized the
importance of reconstituting the Economic Development Committee (EDC) to provide oversight.
●

Surveillance / Flock Camera Policy — The Board agreed that a formal town surveillance policy must
be developed this fiscal year, covering both municipally-owned Flock cameras and private-property
camera systems. Core concerns centered on data ownership, third-party data sharing, and civil liberties.
The policy scope was broadened to encompass all town surveillance equipment including potential
CCTV infrastructure.

●

Data Centers — Zoning/Bylaw — The Board discussed the need to establish a bylaw limiting the scale
of data center development in town, citing concerns about power, water, and other resource demands.
The planning board and LELD were identified as partners. The Mansfield bylaw was referenced as a
potential model.

●

School Chargebacks Policy — Town Administrator Duggan noted that current inter-departmental
chargeback practices between town and school departments (covering HR, finance, DPW field
maintenance, and other shared services) are inconsistent and undocumented. The Board directed staff
to review and formalize this as a finance policy.

●

Town Meeting / Election Schedule Review — The Board discussed whether the current timing of
Town Meeting relative to annual elections should be revisited for efficiency and participation. No
decision was made; the item was framed as a research and groundwork task for the year, potentially
intersecting with charter revisions.

●

Boards and Committees — Education and Compliance — The Board discussed the widespread failure
of appointed boards and committees to submit timely minutes and follow standard open meeting
practices. Rather than mandating recording of all meetings, the preferred approach was a structured
education initiative — training committee chairs on meeting tools (including OWL recording devices
for AI-assisted minutes generation), and establishing clear expectations around minutes submission, inperson meeting frequency, and public packet posting.

●

Neglected Properties Bylaw — The Board discussed drafting a nuisance/neglected property bylaw with
an associated fee structure (up to $500/day), modeled on similar bylaws in other communities. The
Board expressed general support, with the caveat that criteria must be objective and clearly defined to
withstand legal scrutiny.

●

Private Roads — The Board discussed the ongoing inequity of the town's private road plowing policy.
No action was committed to for the current year; the goal was framed as conducting research, holding
public forums, and laying groundwork for a future ballot question, as required under M.G.L. Chapter
40, Section 6C.

●

Green Communities 2 / Stretch Energy Code — The Board discussed the possibility of adopting the
"stretch energy code" (new construction only) as a step toward qualifying for expanded state green
community funding. No commitment was made; the item was framed as a topic for further presentation
and information-gathering during the year.

●

Employee Handbook Update — Town Administrator Duggan identified updating the employee
handbook as a goal for his office, noting that outdated or ambiguous language had created operational
issues, including a recent dispute over overtime eligibility for seasonal Park and Recreation staff.

●

LNG Facility / Zoning Enforcement — The Board was briefed on an active situation involving a
proposed LNG storage facility relocation, where a planning board permitting process may be
proceeding without proper jurisdiction. Town Counsel has been engaged, and the Select Board was
advised it has the authority to seek an injunction if necessary. The Board directed staff to continue
monitoring and to coordinate with Town Counsel.

●

Amazon Delivery Vehicle Compliance — Staff is following up on a condition of Amazon's special
permit requiring a percentage of delivery vehicles to carry Massachusetts plates. A zoning violation
notice to the property owner is under consideration if voluntary compliance is not achieved.

●

Budget Process — The Board discussed refining the annual budget process to provide the Select Board
with earlier visibility into departmental requests. Town Administrator Duggan proposed providing a
draft budget with red-lined changes — showing both submitted requests and eliminations — prior to
finalization, allowing the Board to weigh in before the document is presented jointly with the Finance
Committee.

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●

Department Head Attendance at Town Meeting — Town Administrator Duggan raised the question of
whether all department heads should be expected to attend Town Meeting regardless of whether their
department has a warrant article. The Board discussed the educational and solidarity value of
attendance but raised practical concerns about compensation and morale. No formal decision was
made.

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Littleton Select Board
AGENDA ACTION REQUEST

July 27, 2026

Select Board Discussions
Approve the request of the American Diabetes Association to use
town roads for Tour de Cure on Sunday, August 16, 2026
Requested by: Tour de Cure

Action Sought: Discussion / Approval

Proposed Motion(s)
MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve the request of the American Diabetes
Association to use town roads for Tour de Cure on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
Additional Information
A copy of the request and map of the route are included in the packet. Police, Fire, and
DPW have no issues with this request.
Board Action
Motion

Second

In favor

Opposed

Disposition

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2026 Tour de Cure New England - Century
A.

Rest Stop 1 - Assurance Technology

Rest Stop 4 - Hollis-Brookline School

Rest Stop 2 -- Fruitlands Museum

Rest Stop 5 - Parker Middle School

Rest Stop 3 - Groton Fire Dept

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2026 Tour de Cure New England - Century
Num

Type

Note

Start of route

Left onto Westview St

Right to stay on Westview St

Make a U-turn

Continue onto Maguire Rd

Slight right onto Hartwell Avenue

Left onto Wood Street

Left onto Massachusetts Avee.

Left onto Paul Revere Road

10.

Keep left onto Hill Street

11.

Right onto Liberty Avenue

12.

Slight right onto Hancock Street

13.

Keep right onto Hancock Street

14.

At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit onto Harrington Rd

15.

Right onto Massachusetts Ave

16.

Left onto Worthen Road

17.

Right onto Lincoln Street

18.

Right onto Mill Street

19.

Right onto Mill Street

20.

Left onto North Great Road, MA 2A

21.

Keep right

22.

Left onto Old Bedford Road

23.

Left onto Old Bedford Road

24.

Keep right onto Old Bedford Road

25.

Slight right onto Lexington Road

26.

Keep right onto Lexington Road

27.

Continue onto Monument Square

28.

Right onto Monument St

29.

Keep left

30.

Keep left onto Liberty Street

31.

Keep right onto Liberty Street

32.

Right onto Estabrook Road

33.

Keep left onto Barnes Hill Road

34.

Right onto Lowell Road
15.7 miles. +550/-530 feet

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Num

Type

Note

35.

Left onto South St

36.

Rest Stop 1 - Assurance Technology - at right
Rest Stop 1
Assurance Technology

37.

Left onto West Street

38.

Bear right onto Pope Road

39.

Right onto Great Road, MA 2A, MA 119

40.

Left onto Concord Road

41.

Keep Right

42.

Left onto Main St

43.

Keep right onto Hayward Road

44.

Left onto Arlington Street

45.

Left onto Central Street

46.

Keep right onto Willow Street

47.

Right onto Summer Street

48.

Keep left onto Flagg Hill Road

49.

Keep right onto Richardson Road

50.

Slight right onto Stow Road

51.

Left onto Chester Road

52.

Left onto Burroughs Road

53.

Sharp left onto Old Harvard Road

54.

Right onto Eldridge Road

55.

Right onto Stow Road

56.

Keep left

57.

Keep Right

58.

Keep left

59.

Right onto Slough Road

60.

Left onto Woodchuck Hill Rd

61.

Continue onto Oak Hill Rd

62.

Continue onto Oak Hill Road

63.

Continue onto Fairbanks Street

64.

Left onto Old Littleton Road

65.

Continue onto Still River Road, MA 110

66.

Keep right onto Madigan Lane

67.

Right onto Prospect Hill Road
21.4 miles. +1115/-840 feet

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Num

68.

Type

Note

Rest Stop 2 -- Fruitlands Museum
Rest Stop 2 -- Fruitlands Museum

69.

Keep right onto Depot Road

70.

Keep left onto Depot Road

71.

Left onto Ayer Road, MA 110, MA 111

72.

Right onto Whitney Road

73.

Left onto Old Littleton Rd

74.

Keep left

75.

Continue onto Oak Hill Rd

76.

Continue onto Sanderson Rd

77.

Left onto Harvard Rd

78.

Slight right onto Bruce St

79.

Continue onto Willow Road

80.

Right onto Westford Road

81.

Sharp left onto Boston Road, MA 119, MA 225

82.

Right onto Whiley Road

83.

Keep right

84.

Keep left onto Pine Trail

85.

Continue onto Lost Lake Drive

86.

Left onto Lost Lake Drive

87.

Rest Stop Ahead

88.

Left onto Lowell Road, MA 40

89.

Right onto Schoolhouse Road

90.

Slight left onto Martins Pond Road

91.

Right

92.

Right onto Hollis Street

93.

Keep left onto Longley Road

94.

Keep Right

95.

Keep left onto Longley Road

96.

Continue onto Groton Street, MA 113

97.

Continue onto Groton Street

98.

Keep right onto Willeys Boulevard

99.

Right onto Hollis Street, MA 111

100
.

Continue onto Hollis Street

21.8 miles. +1087/-1348 feet

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Num

Type

Note

101
.

Right onto Blood Road

102
.

Keep right onto Blood Road

103
.

Sharp right onto Blood Road

104
.

Left onto Dow Road

105
.

Left onto Depot Road

106
.

Left onto Merrill Lane

107
.

Right onto Main Street, NH 122

108
.

Left onto Cavalier Court

109
.

Right onto Jeff Smith Way

110
.

Right onto Love Lane

111
.

Rest Stop 3 - Hollis/Brookline Middle School - straight

112
.

Left onto Main Street, NH 122

113
.

Right onto Monument Square

114
.

Keep right onto Monument Square

115
.

Slight right onto Depot Road

116
.

Keep right to stay on Depot Road

117
.

Left onto Runnells Bridge Road, NH 111

118
.

Right onto South Depot Road, NH 111A

119
.

Right onto Gregg Road

120
.

Keep right onto Oak Street

121
.

Slight right onto Depot Street

Rest Stop 3
Hollis-Brookline Middle School

13.2 miles. +407/-592 feet

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Num

Type

Note

122
.

Slight left onto Brook St

123
.

Right onto Pleasant Street, MA 113

124
.

Sharp left onto Cross Street

125
.

Bear left onto Hall Street

126
.

Bear left onto Island Pond Road

127
.

Continue on Groton Road

128
.

Sharp right onto Scribner Road

129
.

Slight right onto Depot Street

130
.

Bear left onto Nutting Road

131
.

Slight left onto Plain Road

132
.

Slight right onto Nabnasset Street

133
.

Bear left onto Main Street

134
.

Right onto School Street

135
.

Left onto Crooked Spring Road

136
.

Slight right onto Crooked Spring Road

137
.

Rest Stop 4 - Parker Middle School - enter lot and ride to front of school

138
.

Sharp right onto Richardson Road

139
.

Left onto Graniteville Road

140
.

Right onto Pilgrim Road

141
.

Right onto Old Westford Road

142
.

Sharp left onto Grandview Road

Rest Stop 4
Parker Middle School
Gazebo

12.1 miles. +674/-648 feet

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Num

Type

Note

143
.

Slight left onto Locke Road

144
.

Right onto Brentwood Road

145
.

Right onto Westford Street

146
.

Left onto Pine Hill Road

147
.

Continue onto Hunt Road

148
.

Left onto High Street

149
.

Right onto Locust Road

150
.

Slight right onto Locust Road

151
.

Slight right onto Byam Road

152
.

Left onto Barton Hill Road

153
.

Sharp left onto Proctor Road

154
.

Sharp right onto Lowell Street

155
.

Left onto North Road

156
.

Right onto Rutland Street

157
.

Sharp left onto East Street

158
.

Right onto Maple Street

159
.

Keep left onto Maple Street

160
.

Keep left onto Maple Street

161
.

Left onto Bedford Road, MA 225

162
.

Keep Left

163
.

Keep right onto MA 225

13.5 miles. +508/-611 feet

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Num

Type

Note

164
.

Bear left onto Great Road/225

165
.

Right onto South Rd

166
.

Left onto Summer St

167
.

Left to stay on Westview St

168
.

Right

169
.

End of route

2.6 miles. +70/-104 feet

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2026 Tour de Cure New England - Metric
Century
A.

Rest Stop 1 - Assurance Technology

Rest Stop 2 -- Fruitlands Museum

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2026 Tour de Cure New England - Metric Century
Num

Type

Note

Start of route

Left onto Westview St

Left onto Maguire Rd

Right onto Hartwell Ave

Left onto Wood St

Left onto Massachusetts Ave

Left onto Paul Revere Rd

Slight right onto Hill St

Continue onto Revere St

10.

Right onto Liberty Ave

11.

Right onto Hancock St

12.

Slight right to continue on Hancock

13.

At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit onto Harrington Rd

14.

Slight right onto Massachusetts Avenue

15.

Left onto Worthen Road

16.

Right onto Lincoln Street

17.

Keep Left

18.

Right onto Mill Street

19.

Right onto Mill Street

20.

Left onto North Great Road, MA 2A

21.

Keep right

22.

Left onto Old Bedford Road

23.

Left onto Old Bedford Road

24.

Keep right onto Old Bedford Road

25.

Slight right onto Lexington Road

26.

At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Monument Square, MA 62

27.

Right onto MA-62 E/Monument St

28.

Continue on Monument Street

29.

Keep Left

30.

Keep left onto Liberty Street

31.

Keep right onto Liberty Street

32.

Right onto Estabrook Road

33.

Keep left onto Barnes Hill Road

34.

Right onto Lowell Road
15.6 miles. +586/-565 feet

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Num

Type

Note

35.

Left onto South St

36.

Rest Stop 1 -- Assurance Technologies
Rest Stop 1 -- Assurance Technologies

37.

Slight left to keep on South Street

38.

Left onto West St

39.

Slight right onto Pope Rd

40.

Keep Left

41.

Right onto Great Rd

42.

Left onto Concord Rd

43.

Continue Straight

44.

Slight Left

45.

Left onto Main St

46.

Slight right onto Hayward Rd

47.

Left onto Arlington St

48.

Left onto Central St

49.

Slight right onto Willow St

50.

Right onto Summer St

51.

Left onto Flagg Hill Rd

52.

Slight right onto Richardson Rd

53.

Slight right onto Stow Rd

54.

Slight left onto Chester Rd

55.

Left onto Burroughs Rd

56.

Left onto Old Harvard Rd

57.

Right onto Eldridge Road

58.

Right onto Stow Rd

59.

Keep left

60.

Keep Right

61.

Keep left

62.

Slight right onto Slough Rd

63.

Left onto Woodchuck Hill Rd

64.

Continue onto Oak Hill Rd

65.

Keep right

66.

Continue onto Fairbank St

67.

Left onto Old Littleton Rd

68.

Continue straight onto MA-110 W
19.7 miles. +1040/-807 feet

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Num

Type

Note

69.

Slight right onto Madigan Ln

70.

Right onto Prospect Hill Rd

71.

Rest Stop 2 -- Fruitlands Museum
Rest Stop 2 -- Fruitands Museum

72.

Slight right onto Depot Rd

73.

Keep left

74.

Left onto MA-110 E/MA-111 N

75.

Right onto Whitney Rd

76.

Left onto Old Littleton Rd

77.

Keep Left to continue on Old Littleton Rd

78.

Continue onto Oak Hill Rd

79.

Continue onto Sanderson Rd

80.

Continue onto King St

81.

Right onto Harwood Ave

82.

Continue straight on Harwood Ave

83.

Slight left onto Newtown Rd

84.

Right onto Shaker Ln

85.

Right onto MA-119 E/MA-2A E

86.

Left onto Powers Rd

87.

Sharp right onto MA-225 E

88.

Keep right to continue on Concord Rd

89.

Keep Left

90.

Keep left on Westford St

91.

Right onto Cross St

92.

Slight left onto South Street

93.

Rest Stop 3 -- Assurance Technologies
Rest Stop 3 -- Assurance Technologies

94.

Left onto Concord Street

95.

Slight right onto Westford Street, MA 225

96.

At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Bedford Road, MA 225

97.

Keep right

98.

Keep left to continue on bedford rd

99.

Keep right onto MA 225

100
.

Keep left to continue on Great Rd

26.0 miles. +1298/-1540 feet

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Num

Type

Note

101
.

Right onto South Rd

102
.

Right onto South Rd

103
.

Left onto Summer St

104
.

Continue onto Maguire Rd

105
.

Right

106
.

Left onto Maguire Rd

107
.

Right onto Westview St

108
.

Right

109
.

End of route

2.7 miles. +64/-104 feet

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From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Attachments:

Jeff Patterson
Lisa Montgomery; Steele McCurdy; Stephen Jahnle
RE: 2026 American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure: New England – Town of Littleton
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 8:26:36 AM
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No problem
From: Lisa Montgomery <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 2:13 PM
To: Jeff Patterson <[email protected]>; Steele McCurdy <[email protected]>;
Stephen Jahnle <[email protected]>
Subject: FW: 2026 American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure: New England – Town of Littleton

Good afternoon,
Please see the request for a bike event on Sunday, August 16th and get back to me with
any issues.
Thank you,
Lisa
From: Jonathan Madrigal <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 3:42 PM
To: Lisa Montgomery <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: 2026 American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure: New England – Town of Littleton

Warning – THIS EMAIL WAS SENT BY AN EXTERNAL SENDER

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Ride with GPS – Metric Route: [Metric Route Link]
I'll be submitting the request for our updated Certificate of Insurance today and will send
that over as soon as I receive it.
Please let me know if there's anything else you need from me in the meantime.
Thanks again!
Best,
Jonathan
Jonathan Madrigal | Event Production Coordinator | Event 360, Inc.
Cell: 818-926-2935 | [email protected] | Event360.com

From: Lisa Montgomery <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 2:33 PM
To: Jonathan Madrigal <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: 2026 American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure: New England – Town of Littleton

Page 43 of 74

To: Lisa Montgomery <[email protected]>
Subject: 2026 American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure: New England – Town of Littleton

Warning – THIS EMAIL WAS SENT BY AN EXTERNAL SENDER

Hello Lisa,
I hope you're doing well.
First, I wanted to thank you for all of your help with last year's Tour de Cure. We really
appreciate the Town's continued support, and I'm looking forward to working with you
again this year.
I'm reaching out as we continue planning for this year's Tour de Cure: New England,
which will take place on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
Before I start pulling together this year's permit package, I wanted to check in and
confirm the process. Last year we submitted route maps, a Certificate of Insurance
naming the Town of Littleton as additional insured, and supporting event information for
Select Board review.
Could you let me know if that process remains the same for this year's event? If so, I'll
get everything assembled and over to you for the appropriate Select Board meeting. If
anything has changed, just let me know and I'll be happy to follow the updated process.
Thank you again, and I look forward to working with you again this year.
Best,
Jonathan
Jonathan Madrigal | Event Production Coordinator | Event 360, Inc.
Cell: 818-926-2935 | [email protected] | Event360.com

Page 44 of 74

From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Attachments:

Steele McCurdy
Lisa Montgomery; Jeff Patterson; Stephen Jahnle
Re: 2026 American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure: New England – Town of Littleton
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 2:23:45 PM
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Fire ok
Steele McCurdy
Fire Chief
Littleton Fire Department
20 Foster St
Littleton, MA 01460
978-540-2302

-Service -Compassion -Community -Trust -Passion -Integrity -TeamworkFrom: Lisa Montgomery <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 2:12 PM
To: Jeff Patterson <[email protected]>; Steele McCurdy <[email protected]>;
Stephen Jahnle <[email protected]>
Subject: FW: 2026 American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure: New England – Town of Littleton

Warning – THIS EMAIL WAS SENT BY AN EXTERNAL SENDER

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Hello Lisa,
Thank you for the quick response!
Attached are the route maps for this year's event, and I've included links to the
interactive Ride with GPS routes below for your reference.
Ride with GPS – Century Route: [Century Route Link]
Ride with GPS – Metric Route: [Metric Route Link]
I'll be submitting the request for our updated Certificate of Insurance today and will send
that over as soon as I receive it.
Please let me know if there's anything else you need from me in the meantime.
Thanks again!
Best,
Jonathan
Jonathan Madrigal | Event Production Coordinator | Event 360, Inc.
Cell: 818-926-2935 | [email protected] | Event360.com

Good afternoon Jonathan,
The process is the same, we will need the insurance certificate and the route maps. I

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will then get it on an agenda for the Select Board.
We have a meeting on July 27th.
Regards,
Lisa
From: Jonathan Madrigal <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 3:18 PM
To: Lisa Montgomery <[email protected]>
Subject: 2026 American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure: New England – Town of Littleton

Warning – THIS EMAIL WAS SENT BY AN EXTERNAL SENDER

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Jonathan Madrigal | Event Production Coordinator | Event 360, Inc.
Cell: 818-926-2935 | [email protected] | Event360.com

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From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Attachments:

Stephen Jahnle
Steele McCurdy; Lisa Montgomery; Jeff Patterson
Re: 2026 American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure: New England – Town of Littleton
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 2:26:38 PM
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Highway is good with this one as well.

Stephen E. Jahnle
DPW Director
Town of Littleton
978-540-2670

From: Steele McCurdy <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 2:23 PM
To: Lisa Montgomery <[email protected]>; Jeff Patterson
<[email protected]>; Stephen Jahnle <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: 2026 American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure: New England – Town of Littleton

Fire ok
Steele McCurdy
Fire Chief
Littleton Fire Department
20 Foster St
Littleton, MA 01460
978-540-2302

Good afternoon,
Please see the request for a bike event on Sunday, August 16th and get back to me with
any issues.

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Thank you,
Lisa
From: Jonathan Madrigal <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 3:42 PM
To: Lisa Montgomery <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: 2026 American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure: New England – Town of Littleton

Warning – THIS EMAIL WAS SENT BY AN EXTERNAL SENDER

Page 50 of 74

Good afternoon Jonathan,
The process is the same, we will need the insurance certificate and the route maps. I
will then get it on an agenda for the Select Board.
We have a meeting on July 27th.
Regards,
Lisa
From: Jonathan Madrigal <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 3:18 PM
To: Lisa Montgomery <[email protected]>
Subject: 2026 American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure: New England – Town of Littleton

Warning – THIS EMAIL WAS SENT BY AN EXTERNAL SENDER

Page 51 of 74

Before I start pulling together this year's permit package, I wanted to check in and
confirm the process. Last year we submitted route maps, a Certificate of Insurance
naming the Town of Littleton as additional insured, and supporting event information for
Select Board review.
Could you let me know if that process remains the same for this year's event? If so, I'll
get everything assembled and over to you for the appropriate Select Board meeting. If
anything has changed, just let me know and I'll be happy to follow the updated process.
Thank you again, and I look forward to working with you again this year.
Best,
Jonathan
Jonathan Madrigal | Event Production Coordinator | Event 360, Inc.
Cell: 818-926-2935 | [email protected] | Event360.com

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Littleton Select Board
AGENDA ACTION REQUEST

July 27, 2026

Select Board Discussions
Approve the request of Bikes Not Bombs to use town roads for
the Century Bike Challenge on Sunday, October 4, 2026
Requested by: Bikes Not Bombs

Action Sought: Discussion / Approval

Proposed Motion(s)
MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve the request of Bikes Not Bombs to use
town roads for the Century Bike Challenge on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
Additional Information
A copy of the request is included in the packet. Police, Fire, and DPW have no issues
with this request.
Board Action
Motion

Second

In favor

Opposed

Disposition

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July 8th, 2026
Lisa Montgomery
Town of Littleton
37 Shattuck Street
3rd Floor, Room 306
Littleton, MA 01460
Dear Ms. Montgomery:

I am writing today to request that Bikes Not Bombs be granted permission to use
Littleton roads for our Century Challenge fundraising bike ride, on Sunday, October 4th,
2026.
This will be our 39th year of running fundraising bike rides smoothly and safely!
Each of these heroic cyclists in the event raises money to support our non-profit bicycle
programs. Our youth programs in Jamaica Plain help underserved Boston teens learn
bicycle mechanics, community engagement, event planning, sales, and administrative
skills. These skills lay a foundation for professional development that will help them get
higher paying jobs.
This year on May 17th, our Bike-A-Thon included the 3 shortest routes but left
out the 63 and 105 mile routes which are going to be part of the Century Challenge.
There are no points along our route where we plan to block, obstruct, or in any way
interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic. This is not a race, and it is not a single
mass of cyclists who stay together. Upon leaving the starting point in Jamaica Plain at
staggered times, each cyclist rides at their own pace, and they will be spread out over
many miles and integrated into the normal flow of traffic. We provide the route for
cyclists to follow, and each cyclist is on the road as an individual, riding safely and
single file on the road as would any other recreational cyclist. The route through Littleton
is part of our 105 mile Century Challenge route, and the riders for this route are
extremely experienced in riding with traffic.
We instruct all riders to obey all traffic laws. These cyclists will also be
experienced and comfortable with safely integrating themselves into the normal flow of
traffic. We expect the impact on Sunday’s traffic to be negligible, and we are not
requesting any assistance from town authorities on the day of the event.
There are no spectators or parking in Littleton. There will only be cyclists on the

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road as a part of normal traffic.

Below is an outline of our routes through Littleton:

105 Mile route
● Enter Littleton on Nagog Hill Rd.
● Turn left on Nashoba Road
● Turn left on Newtown Rd.
● Right on Hardwood Ave.
● Left onto King Street.
● Continue onto Sanderson Rd.
● Bear right on Oak Hill Rd.
● Continue on Old Littleton Rd. and exit Littleton.
A map of the above route can be found here:
105 Mile: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55682936

Riders will start to trickle into Littleton at around 9:00am. We expect our very last
riders will have exited Littleton by 12:00pm. The riders will be quite staggered
throughout this time.

Liability insurance has been obtained as well, naming the Town of Littleton as an
additional insured. If there are any questions at all, please be in touch with me. Many
thanks for your consideration.

Sincerely,
Sadye Cheever
Development and Communications Intern
Bikes Not Bombs
[email protected]

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From:
To:
Subject:
Date:

Jeff Patterson
Lisa Montgomery; Steele McCurdy; Stephen Jahnle
RE: October 4th Century Bike Challenge
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 8:27:20 AM

All set
From: Lisa Montgomery <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 2:14 PM
To: Steele McCurdy <[email protected]>; Jeff Patterson <[email protected]>;
Stephen Jahnle <[email protected]>
Subject: FW: October 4th Century Bike Challenge

Good afternoon,
Please see the request for a bike event on Sunday, October 4th and get back to me with
any issues.
Thank you,
Lisa

From: Sadye Cheever <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 2:55 PM
To: Lisa Montgomery <[email protected]>
Cc: Sam Snekvik <[email protected]>
Subject: October 4th Century Bike Challenge

Warning – THIS EMAIL WAS SENT BY AN EXTERNAL SENDER

Dear Lisa Montgomery,
I hope this email finds you well. My name is Sadye Cheever and I am reaching out on
behalf of Bikes Not Bombs to request permission to use Littleton roads in a group bike
ride that will be taking place on October 4th, 2026. I have attached a formal letter
request below, including route information, ride protocols, and the times we expect
riders to be headed through Littleton. Additionally, liability insurance has been obtained
and the certificate has been attached to this email.
If you have any questions, please let me know.

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Best regards,
Sadye Cheever
-Sadye Cheever
Development and Communications Intern
Bikes Not Bombs
www.bikesnotbombs.org

Page 57 of 74

From:
To:
Subject:
Date:

Steele McCurdy
Lisa Montgomery; Jeff Patterson; Stephen Jahnle
Re: October 4th Century Bike Challenge
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 2:25:33 PM

FIRE OK
Steele McCurdy
Fire Chief
Littleton Fire Department
20 Foster St
Littleton, MA 01460
978-540-2302

-Service -Compassion -Community -Trust -Passion -Integrity -TeamworkFrom: Lisa Montgomery <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 2:14 PM
To: Steele McCurdy <[email protected]>; Jeff Patterson <[email protected]>;
Stephen Jahnle <[email protected]>
Subject: FW: October 4th Century Bike Challenge

Good afternoon,
Please see the request for a bike event on Sunday, October 4th and get back to me with
any issues.
Thank you,
Lisa

From: Sadye Cheever <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 2:55 PM
To: Lisa Montgomery <[email protected]>
Cc: Sam Snekvik <[email protected]>
Subject: October 4th Century Bike Challenge

Warning – THIS EMAIL WAS SENT BY AN EXTERNAL SENDER

Page 58 of 74

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From:
To:
Subject:
Date:

Stephen Jahnle
Lisa Montgomery; Steele McCurdy; Jeff Patterson
Re: October 4th Century Bike Challenge
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 2:25:25 PM

Highway is good with this one.

Stephen E. Jahnle
DPW Director
Town of Littleton
978-540-2670

From: Lisa Montgomery <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 2:14 PM
To: Steele McCurdy <[email protected]>; Jeff Patterson <[email protected]>;
Stephen Jahnle <[email protected]>
Subject: FW: October 4th Century Bike Challenge

Good afternoon,
Please see the request for a bike event on Sunday, October 4th and get back to me with
any issues.
Thank you,
Lisa

From: Sadye Cheever <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 2:55 PM
To: Lisa Montgomery <[email protected]>
Cc: Sam Snekvik <[email protected]>
Subject: October 4th Century Bike Challenge

Warning – THIS EMAIL WAS SENT BY AN EXTERNAL SENDER

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request below, including route information, ride protocols, and the times we expect
riders to be headed through Littleton. Additionally, liability insurance has been obtained
and the certificate has been attached to this email.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Best regards,
Sadye Cheever
-Sadye Cheever
Development and Communications Intern
Bikes Not Bombs
www.bikesnotbombs.org

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Littleton Select Board
AGENDA ACTION REQUEST

July 27, 2026

Select Board Discussions
Discuss and authorize the Town Administrator to submit a request
to Governor Healey designating select census tracts as
Opportunity Zones
Requested by: Town Administrator, James A. Duggan

Action Sought: Discussion

Proposed Motion(s)
Discussion dependent.
Additional Information
The Opportunity Zone Program is a federal capital gains tax incentive that encourages
private investment in targeted areas. Massachusetts is preparing to designate a new map of
Opportunity Zones in 2026 under updated federal rules: 2026 Massachusetts Opportunity
Zone Program | Mass.gov
The following census tracts contain several redevelopment areas where incentives
could accelerate private investment and support long-term economic revitalization.
Census Tract

Location

Redevelopment Sites

25017324101

SE Littleton

410 Great Road; 550 King Street; Donelan’s Plaza;
MBTA Commuter Rail Station Area

2501732402

NW Littleton

The Point – Phase 2

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Board Action
Motion

Second

In favor

Opposed

Disposition

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Littleton Select Board
AGENDA ACTION REQUEST

July 27, 2026

Select Board Discussions
Discuss and vote to adopt the Massachusetts Commercial
Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) Program
Requested by: Town Administrator, James A. Duggan

Action Sought: Discussion

Proposed Motion(s)
Discussion dependent.
Additional Information
See attached memo from Town Administrator Duggan along with supporting
documents.
Board Action
Motion

Second

In favor

Opposed

Disposition

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Littleton Select Board
AGENDA ACTION REQUEST

July 27, 2026

Town Administrator Update
Update on municipal operations, projects and initiatives
Requested by: James A. Duggan, Town Administrator

Proposed Motion(s)
Discussion dependent.
Additional Information

Board Action
Motion

Second

In favor

Opposed

Disposition

Action Sought: Discussion

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Littleton Select Board
AGENDA ACTION REQUEST

July 27, 2026

Town Administrator Update
Civic Leadership Academy Announcement
Requested by: Tony Sousa, Assistant Town Administrator

Action Sought: Discussion

Proposed Motion(s)
Discussion dependent.
Additional Information
The program will relaunch this fall. Additional information will be shared at the meeting and
available later online.
Board Action
Motion

Second

In favor

Opposed

Disposition

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Littleton Select Board
AGENDA ACTION REQUEST

July 27, 2026

Town Administrator Update
Town Meeting Survey Results
Requested by: Tony Sousa, Assistant Town Administrator

Action Sought: N/A

Proposed Motion(s)
N/A - a short presentation on the findings will be made.
Additional Information
The information will compare resident feedback from the Fall 2025 Special Town Meeting
and the 2026 Annual Town Meeting surveys. The comparison will highlight trends in
participation, resident satisfaction, communication effectiveness, scheduling preferences,
and operational support. The findings are intended to provide information that may assist in
evaluating future Town Meeting practices.
Following this presentation, the report and a summary of the findings will be posted on the
Town’s website for public view. The last report is available online and can be found here:
2026-Town-Meeting-Survey-Report
Board Action
Motion

Second

In favor

Opposed

Disposition

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Littleton Select Board
AGENDA ACTION REQUEST

July 27, 2026

Minutes Approval
Meeting Minutes for July 13, 2026
Requested by: James A. Duggan, Town Administrator

Action Sought: Approval

Proposed Motion(s)
MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes from the Select Board
Meeting on July 13, 2026.
Additional Information
Included in the Board’s packet are draft minutes from the Select Board Meeting on
July13, 2026.
Board Action
Motion

Second

In favor

Opposed

Disposition

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Town of Littleton
Select Board
Joint Meeting with Housing Authority

MINUTES

July 13, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Littleton Town Offices – 37 Shattuck Street, Room 103
Notice of public meeting as required by M.G.L. Chpt.30A §18-28

Meeting attendees – Gary Wilson, Chair; Charles DeCoste, Vice Chair; Mark Rambacher, Clerk; Kyle Bubp,
Member
Also present –Tony Sousa, Assistant Town Administrator; Matthew Nordhaus, Littleton Housing Authority;
Robin Healy, Treasurer; Michelle Vibert, HR Director; Diane Crory, Town Clerk; DPW Director, Stephen
Jahnle

1. Executive Session

The meeting was called to order by Chair Gary Wilson at 5:45 PM. Prior to open session, the Board voted to
enter Executive Session for two purposes.
Select Board Member Mark Rambacher moved that the Select Board vote to enter Executive Session
pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(1) to discuss the physical condition of a municipal employee, and
pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(2) to conduct contract negotiations with non-union personnel,
specifically the Police Chief, and to return to open session upon completion. The motion was seconded by
Select Board Member Kyle Bubp. Vote: 3-0 (Rambacher – Aye, Bubp – Aye, Wilson – Aye).
The Board returned to open session at approximately 6:30 PM.

2. Organization / Pledge of Allegiance / Read Mail
Chair Wilson led the Pledge of Allegiance. Assistant Town Administrator Tony Sousa read the mail, which
included the following items:
●

A notice of current vacancies on town boards, with applications being accepted on a rolling basis via
the town's website.

●

Select Board office hours scheduled for Wednesday, July 15th (Select Board Member Rambacher, 4–6
PM) and Friday, July 31st (Select Board Member Bubp, 3–4 PM).

●

Two notices from the Board of Appeals regarding public hearings scheduled for that Thursday: a
petition for a special permit to convert a single-family to a two-family dwelling at 359 King Street, and
a petition for a residential addition at 27 Lake Warren Drive.

●

A notification to abutters from the Conservation Commission regarding a Notice of Intent for a
proposed boardwalk at 300 King Street (Castle in the Trees), with a public hearing scheduled for July
21st.

3. Joint Meeting with Littleton Housing Authority
A. To appoint a new member due to failure to elect at the May 2027 Town
Election
The Board convened in joint session with the Littleton Housing Authority. Only one Housing Authority
member, Matthew Nordhaus, was present, as the chair was on vacation. Nordhaus confirmed that the Housing
Authority unanimously and enthusiastically supported the appointment of Kymberlee Albertelli to fill the
vacancy, noting she had already been attending meetings and participating in discussions. The Board noted that
Ms. Albertelli brought extensive experience as a longtime Littleton realtor and interior designer. The Board
acknowledged the Housing Authority is currently navigating a period of transition following the departure of
two successive executive directors, making the appointment particularly timely. Chair Wilson confirmed that the

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joint body constituted a quorum of five members. Ms. Albertelli was not present at the meeting and will be
required to be sworn in by the Town Clerk.
Select Board Member Rambacher moved that the Select Board and the remaining members of the
Littleton Housing Authority vote, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 41, §11, to appoint Kimberly Albertelli to fill a
vacancy on the Littleton Housing Authority through the May 2027 Town Election. The motion was
seconded by Select Board Member Bubp. Roll Call Vote: DeCoste – Aye, Nordhaus – Aye, Bubp – Aye,
Rambacher – Aye, Wilson – Aye. (5-0).

4. Department/Board Updates and Requests
A. Treasurer: Discussion and possible vote to approve Fiscal Year 2026 endof-year transfers
Finance Director Robin Healy presented the Fiscal Year 2026 end-of-year budget transfers, noting that the
general fund required only eight transfers this year compared to twenty-five in the prior year. The transfers
addressed deficits in the following areas: assessor's wages (additional summer staffing for the DLS full
evaluation); field maintenance (step increases and license costs that were not budgeted); health department
(costs associated with a staff departure and replacement by a contract service agent); information technology
(higher-than-budgeted Munis contract costs); street lighting (electric rates from Light and Water that exceeded
the $19,000 budget); town clerk wages (a step increase for a staff member whose start date fell just outside the
eligibility window); town meeting reports (costs for Meridian services); and treasurer/finance director (transfer
from the TA budget for MCPPO certification costs).
Additionally, the sewer enterprise fund required a transfer for staff stipends related to training and certifications,
and the water enterprise fund required a $600,000 transfer from water miscellaneous to capital. Healy explained
that the large water figure reflected savings across several budget lines—including a $200,000 built-in reserve,
approximately $100,000 in reduced inventory purchases, and roughly $170,000 in under-budget supplies for
chemicals, solids, and lead service line work—that were consolidated into capital. A small PFAS project
balance was also addressed. The Finance Committee had reviewed and unanimously approved the transfers at its
July 9th meeting.
Select Board Member Rambacher moved that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Accountant to
transfer the amounts outlined in the table presented at the Finance Committee and approved at the July
9th, 2026 meeting, to address deficits within the Town of Littleton Fiscal Year 2026 operating and the
water and sewer enterprise budgets. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Bubp. Vote: 4-0.

B. Human Resources: Discussion and possible vote to designate the position
of elected School Committee member as a special municipal employee
position pursuant to M.G.L. c. 268A, § 1(n)
HR Director Michelle Vibert presented a request to designate the elected position of School Committee member
as a special municipal employee under state ethics law. The designation is required because a current School
Committee member has applied for an appointed town position. Vibert clarified that the designation applies to
the position—not the individual—meaning any School Committee member seeking an appointed position in the
future would be covered, provided they file a required disclosure form with the Town Clerk.
Town Clerk Diane Crory further clarified that the designation is appropriate because it is unusual for elected
officials to simultaneously hold appointed positions, and this action brings the School Committee in line with
standard practice for such situations. The Board discussed the scope of the designation, confirming it would
cover any appointed position within the town, including school or Light and Water, but that additional
disclosure forms and conflict-of-interest safeguards would apply in those cases. The Board also confirmed it
retains the ability to revoke the designation in the future. Concerns regarding potential conflicts with school
budget discussions were addressed, with Vibert confirming the individual in question would have no
involvement in those matters.
Select Board Member Rambacher moved that the Select Board vote to designate the position of elected
School Committee member as a special municipal employee pursuant to M.G.L. c. 268A, §1(n). The
motion was seconded by Select Board Member Bubp. Vote: 4-0.

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C. Human Resources: Discussion and possible vote to appoint Rebecca Cain
to the Financial Analyst position at Grade 10, Step 6 effective 7/20/2026
HR Director Vibert presented the appointment of Rebecca Kane, currently serving as Payroll and Finance
Coordinator, to the Financial Analyst position in the Accounting department. Step 6 was selected to ensure no
reduction in her current salary. Pursuant to the Personnel Bylaws, Section 33-15, Board approval is required
when the proposed pay rate exceeds the midpoint (Step 5) of the pay range.
Select Board Member Rambacher moved that the Select Board vote to appoint Rebecca Kane to the
Financial Analyst position at Grade 10, Step 6, effective July 20, 2026. The motion was seconded by
Select Board Member DeCoste. Vote: 4-0.

D. Human Resources: Discussion and possible vote to appoint Kelli Calo to
the Health Director position at Grade 16, Step 7 effective 7/14/2026
HR Director Vibert introduced Kelly Callow as the candidate for the permanent Health Director position.
Callow brings ten years of public health experience, having served in the Hudson Health Department from 2015
to 2022, as a shared services coordinator in Sudbury, and most recently as Health Director in Carlisle. She is a
Littleton native and expressed enthusiasm for returning to serve the growing community. Step 7 was selected
consistent with her experience level, and Board approval was required as the rate exceeds the midpoint of the
pay range. The Board and Select Board Member DeCoste commended the HR department for the timely hire.
Chair Wilson welcomed Callow back to Littleton, noting the critical importance of the Health Director role.
Select Board Member Rambacher moved that the Select Board vote to appoint Kelly Callow to the Health
Director position at Grade 16, Step 7, effective July 14, 2026. The motion was seconded by Select Board
Member DeCoste. Vote: 3-0.

E. Town Clerk: Presentation, discussion and possible vote to adopt the Town
of Littleton Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and
Transition Plan
Town Clerk Diane Crory presented the Town of Littleton ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan, developed
with the assistance of the Collins Group through a grant from the Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD).
The plan involved comprehensive physical audits of town buildings, facilities, outdoor pathways, and trails,
conducted jointly with facilities staff. Crory noted that even newer buildings were found to have compliance
issues—including incorrect sink heights, improperly placed paper towel dispensers, and non-compliant slopes at
building entrances—a finding that surprised the Board and underscored the need for proactive oversight during
construction and renovation projects.
The plan establishes a prioritized timeline for remediation ranging from one to five years and identifies both
straightforward fixes and more significant capital investments. Chair Wilson and the Board stressed the
importance of involving the Disabilities Commission early in the design and construction phases of new
projects, specifically referencing the forthcoming Shaker Lane School. Select Board Member DeCoste
confirmed the school project is with a different contractor and that ADA compliance is built into the project
requirements.
Select Board Member Rambacher recommended that the findings be shared with relevant departments—
including Highway, Parks and Recreation, and the Library—so they can address items within their own
operational budgets where feasible. Crory confirmed ongoing coordination with Parks and Recreation,
Conservation, and the facilities team, with the ADA Coordinator (Eric) and IT staff also engaged on the physical
and digital accessibility components respectively.
The Board and Crory discussed the MOD grant process, through which the town can apply annually for up to
$250,000 in project funding, with a state match contingent on the town's own financial commitment. A grant
application of $70,000 for accessibility improvements at the Town Common has already been submitted.
Rather than voting to formally adopt the plan at this meeting, the Board agreed to defer adoption to allow
additional review by relevant department heads—including the ADA coordinator, facilities staff, and IT—and to
incorporate feedback from Parks and Recreation and other affected departments. The Board expressed a desire
to ensure the remaining buildings not yet fully assessed (including Russell Street School) are incorporated
before final adoption.

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No vote was taken. The item will be brought back to the Board following further departmental review.

F. Town Clerk: ADA project at Fay Park presentation and discussion
Town Clerk Crory presented a proposed ADA accessibility improvement project at Fay Park, initiated in
response to a formal ADA complaint regarding the park's inaccessibility. The proposal calls for the installation
of a five-foot-wide stabilized stone path running the full length of the park's interior, connecting to and
surrounding the gazebo, along with approximately six benches at intervals to allow rest. The revised design
eliminates a previously planned switchback (estimated at $30,000) by routing the path further back into the
field, freeing those funds to address additional accessibility deficiencies identified in the transition plan, such as
access to the swing set and bike rack.
Crory noted that the Parks and Recreation comprehensive redevelopment plan for Fay Park has been pushed out
to 2029 or 2030, but that a formal complaint requires a more timely response. Funding is being sought through
the Community Preservation Committee (CPC). She also noted that three or four accessible parking spaces will
need to be added behind the fire station to serve the park.
Select Board Member Rambacher expressed support but asked that the project be coordinated with the existing
Parks and Recreation master plan for Fay Park to avoid potential conflicts or redundant work, and suggested
outreach to the Littleton High School cross country coach (Casey Berg), as the team uses the park for its course.
The Board agreed this coordination should occur before final design decisions are made. Crory indicated she
would reach out to the coach and noted an intent to bring a funding article to the upcoming Special Town
Meeting. Resident and Disabilities Commission member George Sanders reiterated the importance of ensuring
proper ADA guidance is embedded in all future construction projects.
No vote was taken. The matter will proceed toward a CPC funding article for the Special Town Meeting
following further coordination with Parks and Recreation and the school athletics program.

G. Public Works: Discussion and possible vote to award a contract to Tighe
and Bond for landfill post closure environmental monitoring and reporting
services
Director of Public Works Stephen Jahnle presented the annual landfill post-closure environmental monitoring
contract with Tighe and Bond. He noted the contract amount of $114,900 is slightly less than prior years,
reflecting gradual improvement in groundwater compliance levels as the site moves toward annual rather than
quarterly sampling. The budgeted amount was approximately $120,000. The Board briefly discussed potential
future passive recreational uses of the capped landfill site, including possible trail access along the perimeter.
Select Board Member Bubp confirmed that moving to annual sampling in coming years would significantly
reduce costs.
Select Board Member Rambacher moved that the Select Board vote to authorize Town Administrator
James Duggan to execute a contract with Tighe and Bond for $114,900 for environmental consulting
services for landfill post-closure compliance. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Bubp.
Vote: 4-0.

H. Conservation: Discussion and possible vote to authorize the creation of a
trail, including the construction of a boardwalk at 300 King Street, from Castle
in the Trees to the Reuben Hoar library
Town Administrator Sousa presented a formal request from Conservation Agent Tim Pearson to authorize the
creation of a trail, including the construction of a 72-foot boardwalk, at 300 King Street, utilizing an access
easement running along the Hager Homestead parcel. The project, funded through CPC, is intended to provide a
pedestrian connection between Castle in the Trees and the Reuben Hoar Library. Conservation has already filed
a Notice of Intent with the Conservation Commission, with a public hearing scheduled for July 21st, and the
goal is to begin construction in the fall.
Select Board Member Rambacher, who had previously walked the trail with the Conservation Agent, noted he
believed the project may include more than one boardwalk section and asked that the motion be broadly worded
to cover any necessary boardwalks along the full route. The Board concurred, and the motion was adjusted
accordingly.

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Select Board Member Rambacher moved that the Select Board vote to authorize the creation of a trail,
including the construction of any necessary boardwalks, at 300 King Street from Castle in the Trees to the
Reuben Hoar Library. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Bubp. Vote: 4-0.

I. Sustainability Committee: Presentation, discussion, and possible vote to
adopt the Climate Action Plan
Sustainability Committee Co-Chair Charlotte Dolenz presented the Town of Littleton Climate Action Plan
(CAP), accompanied by Jennifer Rad, Executive Director of the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments
(NMCOG), which provided technical and planning assistance through an Energy Efficiency Conservation Block
Grant awarded in partnership with the Town of Pepperell and several neighboring communities.
Dolenz explained that the CAP is a structured, strategic planning document that inventories the town's
greenhouse gas emissions and outlines 33 measures across five sectors—buildings, transportation, energy,
waste, and agricultural and natural lands—to reduce emissions and improve resilience. The emissions analysis
found that buildings account for approximately two-thirds of total emissions and transportation accounts for
approximately one-third, with municipal operations comprising only about 2% of the total. The plan is
organized around long-term outcomes (2030–2050), near-term actions (within five years), and ongoing
programs.
Dolenz highlighted several cross-cutting themes: alignment with existing town plans including the Hazard
Mitigation Plan and Master Plan; the town's already-meaningful progress as a Green Community since 2015,
including Light and Water's approximately 40% non-carbon electricity procurement; and opportunities to pursue
"Climate Leader Community" designation, which would require additional steps such as adopting the
specialized stretch energy code and implementing a zero-emission vehicle policy. She noted that formal
adoption of the CAP itself satisfies one of the prerequisites for that designation.
Rad commended the sustainability committee for its leadership and the quality of community engagement
throughout the process, including a visioning session, a town-wide survey, multiple public forums, and input
from numerous boards and committees. LELWD provided extensive comments on each measure, and the town's
sustainability manager was actively engaged throughout.
The Board expressed strong support for the plan. Select Board Member Rambacher asked who would be
responsible for driving the individual measures forward and holding departments accountable, and Dolenz
confirmed the sustainability committee would be the primary champion, with plans to develop a six-month
action roadmap at their next meeting and to present to other boards and committees following adoption.
Rambacher also suggested that the town's various long-range plans—including the hazard mitigation, master
plan, bicycle plan, and open space plan—be aggregated into a single tracking framework to ensure collective
progress is visible and measurable. Select Board Member Bubp was informally encouraged to assist with this
effort. Dolenz noted that a publicly accessible live dashboard could be a practical tool for tracking CAP
progress.
Chair Wilson inquired about the status of grant funding at the state level, and both Dolenz and Rad noted that
while the funding landscape has become more competitive, Littleton remains well-positioned through its Green
Community status and record of accessing DOER grants, which are offered in two rounds annually.
Select Board Member Rambacher moved that the Select Board vote to adopt the Climate Action Plan. The
motion was seconded by Select Board Member Bubp. Vote: 4-0 (Rambacher – Aye, Bubp – Aye, Wilson
– Aye; DeCoste – Aye).

5. Public Input/Members' Updates
Members' Updates:
Select Board Member Rambacher reported attending the July 4th celebrations at Fay Park and commended all
those involved in organizing the event, noting it was well-attended despite the heat. He also reminded the public
that the Appleman Triathlon is scheduled for that Sunday, and encouraged residents to be cautious on roads—
particularly along Shaker Lane and the Goldsmith/Littleton Road area—between approximately 7:30 and 10:10
AM, and to respect the safety of participants.

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Select Board Member Bubp also attended the 4th of July festivities, noting that the Littleton Historical Society
held a reading of the full Declaration of Independence prior to the celebration, an experience he described as a
meaningful reminder of the town's civic heritage.
Select Board Member DeCoste noted the importance of cooling centers available to residents during the recent
heat, including locations at the fire station, police station, Council on Aging, and the library.
Chair Wilson provided a brief update on police chief contract negotiations, noting that he and Select Board
Member Rambacher are the assigned negotiators and that the goal remains to have Chief-Designate Douglas
Landry on board in the first days of August (target date of August 3rd), in advance of Chief Patterson's
retirement on September 1st. He noted the new chief has expressed a commitment to building a strong
department, including future hiring of a deputy, a new lieutenant, and potentially a new sergeant.
Public Input:
Resident Rob Rounce of 25 Juniper Road commended Town Administrator Duggan for convening a community
meeting at Long Lake Beach with area residents, noting it was the first time many neighbors felt genuinely
heard. He reported that twelve households attended and three submitted written comments, and that follow-up
conversations indicated participants felt the tone under new Parks and Recreation leadership was meaningfully
different and more hopeful than in prior years. He also encouraged the Board to make its annual goal-setting
process more publicly visible, and suggested that the retreat discussions—including the assignment of specific
goals to the town administrator versus the Board itself—be made more transparent and explicitly reflected in
minutes.
Resident George Sanders, speaking as a member of the Disabilities Commission, expressed disappointment that
the town did not provide food or amenities at the July 4th celebration given the historic significance of the 250th
anniversary of the nation, and suggested that residents deserved a more celebratory acknowledgment of the
occasion. He also asked for an update on the status of the Flock Security Camera program, requesting that
residents be kept informed as the project develops, particularly regarding questions of privacy and data
collection.
Chair Wilson responded to the Flock camera inquiry by noting that the police department has been asked to
prepare a consolidated presentation for a future meeting, and that the new police chief will be given time to get
acquainted with the role before that discussion is finalized. He affirmed that the cameras will not be activated
until further public discussion has taken place.

6. Select Board Discussions
A. Possible vote to approve the employment agreement between the Town of
Littleton and Police Chief Douglas Landry
Chair Wilson reported that negotiations with Chief-Designate Douglas Landry are ongoing. No employment
agreement was ready for a vote at this meeting. The Board's goal remains to finalize and execute the agreement
at the July 27th meeting, with a start date in early August.
No vote was taken.

B. Notification regarding a vacancy on the Board of Assessors due to a
resignation
Town Administrator Sousa reported that a letter of resignation was received from Board of Assessors member
Edward Mullen, who is understood to have relocated out of the community. The resignation was received in late
May and the vacancy has been added to the town's rolling notice of open positions. The vacancy is a joint
appointment, with a term expiring after the May 2027 Annual Town Election. No applications had been
received as of the meeting date. The Board acknowledged the critical importance of filling the position and
indicated a joint appointment meeting would be scheduled once a qualified candidate is identified.
No vote was taken.

C. Discussion and possible vote to appoint two Select Board members to the
Capital Planning Working Group and Financial Policy Working Group in
accordance with the Financial Management Policy

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Select Board Member Rambacher explained that both the Capital Planning Working Group and the Financial
Policy Working Group are established under the town's Financial Management Policy. The Capital Planning
Working Group is a newly created body intended to vet capital requests in a manner similar to the operating
budget process, providing additional scrutiny before items are brought forward. The Financial Policy Working
Group meets to update the policy annually, typically over three to four meetings during budget season.
Following discussion, the following assignments were made without a formal vote: Select Board Members
Rambacher and Bubp will serve on the Financial Policy Working Group. Chair Wilson indicated he would serve
on the Capital Planning Working Group, with Select Board Member Karen Morrison (absent) offered the
opportunity to join; if she declines, Select Board Member DeCoste expressed willingness to participate.

7. Minutes
A. Approve the regular meeting minutes of June 22, 2026, June 30, 2026, and
the Select Board Retreat on June 30, 2026
Chair Wilson briefly addressed a public comment made earlier in the meeting regarding the retreat minutes,
noting that the purpose of the annual retreat is to review the prior year's goals and establish direction and
assignments for the coming year, and that he and Select Board Member Rambacher agreed to place a discussion
of the Board's goals on the agenda for the next regular meeting.
Select Board Member Bubp moved that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes from the
Select Board meetings on June 22, 2026 and June 30, 2026, and the Select Board Retreat on June 30,
2026. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member DeCoste. Vote: 4-0.

B. Approve the executive session meeting minutes of May 26, 2026 and June 8,
2026
Select Board Member Rambacher moved that the Select Board vote to approve the executive session
meeting minutes from the Select Board meetings on May 26, 2026 and June 8, 2026, and not to release
them at this time. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member DeCoste. Vote: 4-0.

Anticipated Adjournment
Select Board Member Rambacher moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member
DeCoste. Vote: 4-0.
The meeting was adjourned.

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