Littleton Board Tackles Marijuana Bylaw and Affordable Housing Challenges in Meeting

Overview: In its recent meeting, the Littleton Board of Selectmen discussed the approval of a marijuana cultivation bylaw, the intricacies of affordable housing projects, and various infrastructure and zoning updates. The board navigated through these topics, addressing community concerns and planning future actions to align with legal and community expectations.

Littleton Building Committee Approves Senior Center and King Street Developments Amid Budget Scrutiny

Overview: During its recent meeting, the Littleton Permanent Municipal Building Committee approved financial allocations for ongoing projects, notably the senior center and King Street developments. The discussions centered on budget management, structural updates, and project timelines, reflecting careful oversight of expenditures and construction progress.

Littleton School Committee Advances New Shaker Lane Elementary School Construction Proposal

Overview: During the recent Littleton School Committee meeting, progress was made regarding the Shaker Lane Elementary School project. The committee decided to move forward with the new construction option at the upper field, known as option 3.1. This option was favored by the site selection and design subcommittee due to its advantageous site organization, separation of public and school parking, and potential for community use outside school hours. The decision was reached after evaluating various factors including functionality, site organization, and minimal impact on existing fields.

Littleton Council on Aging Secures $100,000 for Solar Panels on New Senior Center

Overview: At the recent Littleton Council on Aging meeting, the council announced a $100,000 grant from Senator Eldridge and State Representative Jim Marero for installing solar panels on the new senior center. This significant funding, attributed to effective advocacy, will be implemented post-construction, subject to logistical adjustments.

Littleton Property Tax Deliberations Highlight Challenges in Balancing Residential and Commercial Burdens

Overview: The recent Littleton Board of Selectmen meeting concentrated on property tax classifications and the ongoing challenges in balancing the residential and commercial tax burdens. The board discussed strategic options for alleviating the residential tax burden, which now constitutes 77.23% of the total levy. These discussions were prompted by recent data showing a 49.3% increase in the average single-family home assessment over the past five years, with new growth and debt exclusions influencing the $52.27 million fiscal year 2025 tax levy.