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.

Littleton Board Selects New Leadership, Addresses Town Issues

Overview: In an eventful Littleton Board of Selectmen meeting on May 13, 2024, discussions ranged from reorganization and leadership appointments to future planning for Neog Hill Orchard and updates to town transfer station fees. The board elected new officers, with Mark Rambacher becoming the chair, Karen Morrison the vice chair, and Matthew Nordhaus the clerk. The meeting also delved into the potential revival of the chair of chairs committee, the select board code of conduct policy, and the approval of a new common victualer license for High Octane Brew Inc.

Littleton Board of Selectmen Tackles Zoning and Development

Overview: The Littleton Board of Selectmen meeting was a significant session that delved into issues concerning the town’s development and zoning regulations, which are essential for its future growth. The board engaged in a discussion about the proposed zoning bylaw amendment related to the MBTA communities, specifically the addition of a Littleton station MBTA communities multifamily zoning district. This amendment aims to address the addition of 600 units from 550 King Street towards the MBTA requirements and strategize the town’s compliant zoning. The board emphasized the importance of streamlining the presentation for the upcoming town meeting to facilitate public understanding and mitigate potential confusion.