Littleton-Area Transit Group Receives $96,690 State Grant

LITTLETON — CrossTown Connect, the transportation management association serving Littleton and neighboring communities, has been awarded a $96,690 grant to relaunch its regional transportation programs, the town announced this week.

TOWN HALL The CrossTown Connect Transportation Management Association grant was the most concrete news item in this week's town announcements, funding what officials described as a relaunch of regional transportation services. The town did not detail which specific programs the grant will restore or expand.

Littleton also announced a separate grant tied to "Advancing Accessibility in Littleton," part of the town's stated push to improve accessibility across municipal services and facilities, though the announcement did not specify a dollar amount or timeline. Separately, the town released a Massachusetts Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Summary Report, saying it shows continued strong progress on long-term financial planning for retiree benefit obligations.

The town also flagged upcoming construction: work on the Shattuck Street traffic island is set to begin Monday, July 20, and residents should expect delays once it starts. The town separately promoted in-person early voting ahead of the state primary election, though it did not list specific dates or locations in the announcement.

COMING UP The Disability Commission meets Friday, July 17, at noon, held virtually via Zoom.