Littleton Track Organization
A New Track Facility for our Community
The mission of the Littleton Track Organization (LTO) is to promote the building and on-going maintenance of a new athletic track facility that can be enjoyed by all Littleton residents.
Final "hurdle" for track funding passed at Special Town Election!
Saturday, November 19, 2011. Littleton voters approved a debt exclusion to fund the track reconstruction at the Special Town Election. The vote was 472 "yes" to 299 "no" (with one blank ballot) — a 60% approval. This is the last step in the funding process!
I am very happy that the voters of Littleton again showed their support and voted to fund the reconstruction of our track facility. It is wonderful that our community will once again have a safe and usable track for students and residents to use. This vote represents the final approval of a project that has been carefully planned with Town residents and leaders over the past three years, and I am grateful for the many people whose hard work and support have made this outcome possible.Cindy Heitmeyer
Littleton Track Organization
News coverage:
- Littleton voters approve debt exclusion for renovated athletic track, LIttleton Independent
- Voters OK new track in Littleton, Lowell Sun
Track borrowing authorization approved at Town Meeting
Monday, November 14, 2011. A two-third's majority vote to pass the $735,000 borrowing authorization to reconstruct the track facility (Article 3) was achieved at Town Meeting. Article 3 passed by a 175 "yes" to 62 "no" vote — a 74% approval.
Littleton Independent Commentary: Support funding for new track and field facility in Littleton
Littleton residents will have an opportunity at Town Meeting on Nov. 14 and at the polls on Nov. 19 to support the funding to make the reconstruction of our town's track and field athletic facility a reality. Read more
November Town Meeting and Election to Address Track Funding
The reconstruction of the track and field facility will will go before Town Meeting on Monday, November 14th, and the town election on Saturday, November 19th. The Board of Selectman has voted to insert the following article on the warrant:
ARTICLE 3 - Board of Selectmen - Borrowing Authorization: Reconstruct Track Facility
To see if the Town will vote to borrow a sum or sums of money to be expended under the direction of the Permanent Municipal Building Committee for the purpose of reconstructing the track facility located on Town-owned property at 55 Russell Street, including original equipment and landscaping, paving and other site improvements incidental or directly related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow said sum under and pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 7(25), of the General Laws, or pursuant to and any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor, provided that such amount shall be contingent upon successful passage of a debt exclusion referendum pertaining thereto on a town ballot; or to take any other action in relation thereto.
The School Committee voted unanimously to set amount of funding requested at $735,000. This figure is based upon the lateset estimate ($705,000 for the base bid; $30,000 soft costs) obtained by the Permanent Municipal Building Committee (PMBC) from Gale Associates.
The annual Littleton Road Race, the primary fundraiser for the LTO, is "on track" to be able to provide for the periodic maintenenance expenses needed for the track and field facility.
Board of Selectmen Add Track Funding to November Town Meeting and Election
The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to put a debt exclusion question on the ballot of the special town election (Saturday, November 19, 2011) and include the borrowing authorization article in the special town meeting (Monday, November 14, 2011).
Construction Documents Almost Finalized
The PMBC, School Committee, Gale Associates, and the LTO have worked during the past year on the plans to reconstruct the track and field facility. The construction documents are almost finalized, and these documents are available at the Reuben Hoar Library (May 30, 2011).
Annual Town Meeting (May 3, 2010) Article 9:
Track Design and Development
Article 9 was approved on a voice vote at the May 3 Annual Town Meeting.
Concurring with the School Committee and Littleton Track Organization, the Board of Selectmen unanimously voted to support Site 1, the Existing Track Parcel, and to recommend for the May 3, 2010 Annual Town Meeting Article 9, Track Design and Development, in the amount of $35,000 to be transferred from Free Cash.
ATM Article 9 § Board of Selectmen § Track Design and Development §
To see if the Town will vote to amend the action taken under Article 11 of the Annual Town Meeting held on May 4, 2009, and to raise and appropriate, and/or transfer from available funds, an additional sum of up to $35,000 to be expended by the Permanent Municipal Building Committee, as directed by the Town Meeting , to continue the design and development of a track and/or multi-purpose field facility and for expenses incidental and related thereto, or to take any other action in relation thereto.
Current Track
The conditions of the current track, which was constructed in 1979, pose safety hazards for the residents and athletes who use it, as well as liability risks to the town.
About the LTO
The LTO was formed in the Fall of 2008 by a group of concerned residents. We have been working with numerous town boards and organizations to promote the construction of a new track and field faciltity. The LTO is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
If you would like to join this effort or have questions, please contact us at info@littletontrack.org
Updates and News
- Town Residents approve track funding! Town residents approved the borrowing authorization at Town Meeting and a debt exclusion at Special Town Election! (November 14, 2011; November 19, 2011)
- Town Residents to decide track funding this fall. The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to put a debt exclusion question on the ballot of the special town election (Saturday, November 19, 2011) and include the borrowing authorization article in the special town meeting (Monday, November 14, 2011).
- LTO Statement to BOS. The LTO requested the BOS allow the track and field facility project to move forward (February 14, 2011). Read the LTO statement (PDF)
- Article 9 (Track Design and Development) was approved at the May 3, 2010 Annual Town Meeting.
- Existing track site selected by a unanimous vote of the Board of Selectmen. (April 12, 2010).
- Article for Annual Town Meeting. Board of Selectmen voted to insert onto the warrant for the May 3, 2010 Annual Town Meeting an article to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds up to $35,000 to continue the design and development of a track and/or multi-purpose field facility. (March 15, 2010)
- Based upon comments and feedback from the LTO, Gale Associates submitted a Revised Track Feasibility Study to the PMBC. More information about the report is available from the Town's website. (February 22, 2010).