Select Bd Agenda 08 09 2021
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Littleton Board of Selectmen AGENDA ACTION REQUEST 1 August 9, 2021 Executive Session MGL C.30A,§21(a)(6) - Lease of Real Property – Nagog Orchard Requested by: Town Administrator Action Sought: Discussion/Direction Proposed Motion(s) MOVE that the Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session, pursuant to MGL C.30A,§21(a), clause (6), consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, since an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Board, and to convene in open session thereafter. [Roll call vote] Additional Information Board will adjourn from Executive Session to Regular Session to continue with remainder of agenda. Board Action Motion Second In favor Opposed Disposition Littleton Select Board AGENDA ACTION REQUEST 2 August 9, 2021 MAIL Requested by: Town Administrator / Assistant Town Administrator Action Sought: None anticipated Proposed Motion(s) None anticipated at this time. Additional Information 1. Letter dated July 14, 2021 from Comcast informing Littleton of new Senior Manager of Government Affairs who will serve as representative to the Town. 2. Letter dated July 16, 2021 from Comcast informing Town of Emergency Connectivity Fund. 3. Letter dated July 21, 2021 from Comcast informing Town of changes to service. 4. Email dated July 30, 2021 from Interim Fire Chief Thomas Clancy regarding new Department of Public Health Mask Advisory. Board Action Motion Second In favor Opposed Disposition {?4 COMCAST July 74, 2021 Board of Selectmen Town of Littleton 37 Shattuck Street Littleton, MA 01460 Re: Comcast Government Alfoits - Contod Chonge Dear Chairman and Members of the Board I am writing to share with you we have welcomed Patrick J. Shearns to Comcast as the Senior Manager of Government Affairs. Pat, working in conjunction with Greg Franks, will have responsibility for your community. By way of background, Patrick is a graduate of Northeastern University (BA) and Suffolk University Law School (.lD). A proven problem solver and consensus builder, he has extensive experience working in government and politics at the local, state and federal levels. ln the past, he has served as a Senate aide, as a federal prosecutor, and as a public relations and public affairs representative for numerous Massachusetts political candidates, elected officials, and public interest organizations. Within the coming weeks Pat will be reaching out to you personally. Our goal is to make this transition as seamless as possible for you, however, should you have any issues or concerns please do not hesitate to contact Pat or Greg at: Patrick .,. Shearns, Sr. Manager Greg Fra nks, Sr. Manager Government Affairs Government Affa irs Email: patrick_sh ea rn s @ com ca st. co m Email : G [email protected] Mobile: 617. 279.1406 Mobile: 617.862.8437 Very truly yours, Gera ld Buckley, Directo r Gove rn ment Affairs Cc: Greg Franks From: Tom Clancy To: All Town Employees; [email protected]; Cindy Napoli; [email protected]; Matthew Nordhaus; [email protected] Subject: New Mask Advisory Date: Friday, July 30, 2021 3:49:00 PM Here is information regarding the use of masks which came out today from DPH: Effective July 30: The Department of Public Health has issued a new mask advisory in light of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s updated guidance. Fully vaccinated individuals are advised to wear a mask or face covering when indoors outside of your home if you have a weakened immune system, are at increased risk for COVID-19 or if someone in your household is at increased risk or unvaccinated. Masks are still mandatory for all individuals on public and private transportation systems (including rideshares, livery, taxi, ferries, MBTA, Commuter Rail and transportation stations), in healthcare facilities and in other settings hosting vulnerable populations, such as congregate care settings. Mask Advisory for Vaccinated and Unvaccinated Residents The Department of Public Health issued a public health advisory effective July 30 that advises all unvaccinated residents to continue to wear masks in indoor settings and when they can’t socially distance. The advisory also recommends that vaccinated residents who are at increased risk from COVID-19, or who live with someone at increased risk, should wear a face covering indoors (other than in their home). This information will be updated on the webpage https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-mask- requirements I will keep everyone updated if there are changes to these advisories. Have a nice weekend. Regards, Thomas Clancy Interim Fire Chief/Emergency Mngt Director/Fire Prevention Officer Littleton Fire Department 978 540-2302 Littleton Select Board AGENDA ACTION REQUEST 3A August 9, 2021 Transportation Advisory Council (TAC) Littleton TAC board membership Requested by: Gary LaCroix, Chair Action Sought: Discussion Dependent Proposed Motion(s) Discussion dependent. Additional Information On March 8, 2021, TAC Chair Gary LaCroix appeared before the board to provide an update relative to the operations of TAC as well as Nashoba Regional Greenways Program. He would like to continue discussions with the Board regarding membership and ideas for sustaining participation. Board Action Motion Second In favor Opposed Disposition From: Gary & Dulcey Lacroix To: Joe Knox; Cindy Napoli Cc: Anthony Ansaldi; [email protected]; Paulo Loureiro; Jeff Yates; Jonathan Isaac ([email protected]); Susan Melander; Nicholas Pellegrino; Ann Grace; Diane Crory; Frederick Findlay Subject: Littleton TAC board membership Date: Monday, July 12, 2021 8:29:31 PM **THIS EMAIL WAS SENT BY AN EXTERNAL SENDER** Joe/Cindy writing to the two of you as the current and former TAC reps from the Select Board. At the last SB meeting I attended a few months back we discussed membership in the TAC and the need to re-look at how the TAC is comprised. Issues to be addressed were continuity and which boards are represented. quick reminder, we have: 3 at large 1 from Select Board 1 from Planning Board 1 from FinCom 1 from BPAC 1 from Elder Services 1 from Disability Comm We discussed this at our last TAC meeting. Given that we have had very limited participation from a member of Disability Comm over the last 3 years (attendance at perhaps 3-4 meetings), we wanted to propose eliminating that assigned member and replacing it with an additional at large member. We believe that will increase participation in the TAC and mitigate the impact of rotating seat memberships from the supporting town boards. Please let me know if you would like me to come before the Select Board to discuss the matter further or if this email would suffice to put on the SB's docket. Thank you for your consideration Gary Lacroix Chair Littleton TAC From: Diane Crory To: Anthony Ansaldi Subject: RE: Littleton TAC board membership Date: Wednesday, July 14, 2021 8:10:59 AM I will. From: Anthony Ansaldi Sent: July 13, 2021 5:12 PM To: Diane Crory <[email protected]>; Gary & Dulcey Lacroix <[email protected]> Cc: Cindy Napoli <[email protected]>; Joe Knox ([email protected]) <[email protected]>; Chuck DeCoste ([email protected]) <[email protected]> Subject: FW: Littleton TAC board membership Diane, You may want to discuss this at a Disability Commission meeting and forward their comments to me as I will discuss with the Select Board Chair about putting this on the agenda for the August 9th meeting. Gary, If it is on the agenda it would imagine your presence would necessary to answer questions. Thank you, Anthony From: Gary & Dulcey Lacroix [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, July 12, 2021 8:29 PM To: Joe Knox <[email protected]>; Cindy Napoli <[email protected]> Cc: Anthony Ansaldi <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Paulo Loureiro <[email protected]>; Jeff Yates <[email protected]>; Jonathan Isaac ([email protected]) <[email protected]>; Susan Melander <[email protected]>; Nicholas Pellegrino <[email protected]>; Ann Grace <[email protected]>; Diane Crory <[email protected]>; Frederick Findlay <[email protected]> Subject: Littleton TAC board membership **THIS EMAIL WAS SENT BY AN EXTERNAL SENDER** Joe/Cindy writing to the two of you as the current and former TAC reps from the Select Board. At the last SB meeting I attended a few months back we discussed membership in the TAC and the need to re-look at how the TAC is comprised. Issues to be addressed were continuity and which boards are represented. quick reminder, we have: 3 at large 1 from Select Board 1 from Planning Board 1 from FinCom 1 from BPAC 1 from Elder Services 1 from Disability Comm We discussed this at our last TAC meeting. Given that we have had very limited participation from a member of Disability Comm over the last 3 years (attendance at perhaps 3-4 meetings), we wanted to propose eliminating that assigned member and replacing it with an additional at large member. We believe that will increase participation in the TAC and mitigate the impact of rotating seat memberships from the supporting town boards. Please let me know if you would like me to come before the Select Board to discuss the matter further or if this email would suffice to put on the SB's docket. Thank you for your consideration Gary Lacroix Chair Littleton TAC Littleton Select Board AGENDA ACTION REQUEST August 9, 2021 3B Department of Elder & Human Services (EHS) Programs & Outreach Gift Account Requested by: Elder & Human Services, 7/29/21 Action Sought: Policy decision Proposed Motion(s) MOVE that the Select Board vote, in accordance with its policy on Solicitation and Acceptance of Monetary and Non-Monetary Gifts for Public Purpose, to approve donations to the Department of Elder & Human Services (EHS) from Ed’s Weenies in the amount of $529 for families in need and Kristen Grimes in the amount of $931.58 for TREAD.