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By: Emma Lu & Suma Bhiravarasa
The select board meeting was held online on 2/23/26 due to the snowstorm. The meeting lasted for a little over an hour; here are the key takeaways:
Current openings on Townboards
-As of February 23, 2026, there are currently multiple vacancies for positions on the Littleton Town Board. Each position is listed below:
DPW Announcements
Snowplow contractors needed for 2025–2026 winter season
Pay: $100–$153/hour, depending on equipment
$1,000 sign-on bonus
Free sand and sidewalk salt delivery for seniors (hosted by the EHS and COA- 978-540-2470)
Select Board Office Hours
Select Board Office Hours
The hours were announced as follows:
Feb 25, Mar 25, Apr 22, May 27, Jun 24 (4–6 pm)
Additional: March 5 (9–11 am)
Elder & Human Services Update
Elder & Human Services Update
They hired their first full-time office coordinator: Shelby Morris
She has 15+ years of experience, tax prep certifications, assisted living background
Board and Finance Committee thanked for supporting the mid-year hire, which is uncommon.
Compensation Study Update
There is a working group reviewing Collins Center compensation recommendations
Goal: present the compensation grid & plan to the Select Board soon
They aim to include in the upcoming town meeting
Clean Lakes Meeting
Clean Lakes Meeting
Showed their appreciation for the Select Board & Water Commissioners
The group is currently preparing for the herbicide treatment season
Sustainability Committee
The Littleton High School environmental club presented on sustainable seafood
Stated that there is a need for better coordination between:
DPW
Conservation Commission
Conservation Trust
Select Board
Focus areas: mowing schedules, invasive species removal
Orchard House Sale Discussion
General agreement to sell the house
It is too costly to repair
Is worth approximately 1M right now
Must declare property surplus at the town meeting first
Request for Proposals to include possible restrictions:
No demolition
Possible footprint limits
Possible historic preservation protections
Public input sessions will likely happen before the town meeting
Sidewalk Snow Removal Policy Review
This a current on-going issue. The unexpected winter turnout this year exposed the inefficiencies in the system.
Current situation:
~18 miles of sidewalks plowed
Proposed: cut to ~10–11 miles (primaries only)
Focus areas:
Main roads
Business districts
School routes
Crosswalk connections
Problems:
The size of the equipment is causing damage to the sidewalks
Crews traveling to isolated cul-de-sacs face dead ends with no connectivity
Not sustainable long-term
Next steps:
Develop Select Board policy defining “primary” sidewalks
No homeowner enforcement plan is currently favored
Private road snow removal may require a town meeting vote
Town Administrator Updates
DPW praised for snow response
The fire alarm panel at the Town Hall was replaced. There will be more upgrades coming soon.
Funding was secured to continue the town meeting childcare program
The Civic Leadership Academy begins on Wednesday. There are 3 people enrolled so far
Works Cited
LCTV. “Select Board - February 23, 2026.” YouTube, 24 Feb. 2026, www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pYz6mny7hE. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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