Littleton Zoning Board Adopts Code of Conduct Amid Planning Board Disputes
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Meeting Type:
Zoning Board
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Meeting Date:
06/20/2024
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Recording Published:
06/20/2024
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Duration:
10 Minutes
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State:
Massachusetts
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County:
Middlesex County
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Towns:
Littleton
- Meeting Overview:
The Littleton Zoning Board of Appeals has unanimously passed a motion to adopt a code of conduct, a move prompted by recent contentious incidents at the Planning Board level. The code emphasizes politeness, civility, and respect among members, applicants, and the public. During the meeting, there was also an acknowledgment of the departure of Daryl K Baker, who was elected to the Planning Board, and Kathleen O’Connor, who is stepping down from her alternate position on the Zoning Board.
The adoption of the code of conduct was a response to a series of altercations that reportedly took place during Planning Board meetings. The code outlines expectations of behavior for all board members, urging them to be courteous to one another, applicants, and the audience, while also accepting differing opinions as constructive. It has been noted that the code, while recently refreshed and circulated by the town clerk, is essentially a revival of a similar code from 2012, with minor revisions for clarity and emphasis on mutual respect.
In other matters, the board recognized the election of alternate member Daryl K Baker to the Planning Board, expressing hope for his positive contributions in his new role. Additionally, alternate member Kathleen O’Connor announced her non-renewal for the upcoming year but left the door open for a possible return depending on her schedule. The board expressed appreciation for her contributions and the hope that she might rejoin in future.
The meeting also included administrative tasks such as the approval of minutes, with members making amendments to accurately reflect the attendees and comments of previous meetings. Furthermore, the board discussed procedural authorizations for signing accounts payable bills, agreeing that the chairman, vice-chair, and secretary should each have the capacity to sign independently.
James Duggan
Zoning Board Officials:
Sherrill Gould, Cheryl Cowley Hollinger, John Field, Rod Stewart, John Sewell, Daryl K Baker, Jonathan M Vance, Kathleen O’Connor
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Meeting Type:
Zoning Board
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Meeting Date:
06/20/2024
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Recording Published:
06/20/2024
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Duration:
10 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Massachusetts
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County:
Middlesex County
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Towns:
Littleton
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