Littleton Selectmen Debate Future of INOG Hill Orchard

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Littleton Board of Selectmen engaged in a discussion concerning the future of INOG Hill Orchard, a 50-acre town-owned property. The meeting covered an array of topics, but the debate over the orchard’s fate stood out due to its complexity and the varying opinions on how to best utilize the land.

Littleton Selectmen Tackle Zoning, Water Treatment, and Tree Bylaw

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Littleton Board of Selectmen engaged in discussions on several topics, including zoning bylaw amendments related to marijuana cultivation, advocacy for water treatment plant funding, and a potential new tree bylaw. The board also reviewed a number of development projects, such as the King Street Commons senior affordable units and Strawberry Farms subdivision, which brought forth debates on environmental and developmental impacts.

Littleton Weighs Town Manager Transition, Sets Special Town Meeting

Overview: The Littleton Board of Selectmen’s recent meeting addressed several substantive issues, but two topics stood out for their potential long-term impact on the town’s governance and policies. The board delved into a discussion about a potential transition from a Town Administrator form of government to a Town Manager form, a move that could reshape the town’s administrative structure. Additionally, the board set a date for a special town meeting.

Littleton Launches Initiatives on Teen Driving Safety and Vocational Training

Overview: Littleton’s Board of Selectmen meeting highlighted two major initiatives: the implementation of measures to improve teen driving safety during the “100 deadliest days of summer” and the introduction of vocational training programs in fields like plumbing and electrical work.

Littleton Board of Selectmen Address Town’s Hazard Mitigation Plan

Overview: The Littleton Board of Selectmen meeting centered on the comprehensive Hazard Mitigation Plan aimed at making the town more resilient to natural disasters and less vulnerable to future hazards. The plan, presented by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council, includes recommendations to mitigate the impact of hazards such as flooding, wildfires, and extreme weather events through preventative actions, property protection, public education, and infrastructure upgrades. Emphasizing the importance of climate considerations and sustainability, the plan also seeks public feedback and aligns with FEMA’s Emergency Operations Plan to maintain eligibility for federal and state grant opportunities.