Littleton Track Organization
Track Programs for Youth and Adults
The LTO is running three track programs for youth and adults that are offered through Littleton's Parks & Recreation. More information about the spring and summer youth track and field programs and the "Prepare to Run the Littleton Road Race" adult program is availabe.
Littleton Road Race
The 5th Annual Littleton Road Race will be held on Sunday, September 22, 2013. As in previous years, there will be two races for all ages and abilities.
- 2:00 pm - 1 Mile Fun Run (all ages welcome)
- 2:30 pm - 5K Race (walkers welcome)
Registration is now open -- you can register online or by mail.
LTO Brick Campaign
Shed with brick area outlined.
Example Bricks
The goal of the Brick Campaign is to raise funds to install a brick area between the storage shed and the track. This area is currently graveled and the equipment cannot be easily moved from the shed to the track. In addition, this area is used as a team gathering location. Having this area paved with brick will not only provide critical functionality for equipment movement, but will also be a beautiful addition that will greet athletes, users, and spectators to the track.
Engraved bricks are $75, $100, or $200
- Individual 4" x 8" bricks can be purchased for $75, which includes engraving with 2 lines of print, each up to 15 characters (spaces and punctuation count as characters). A third line of up to 15 characters can be added for an additional $25 per brick.
- A larger 8. x 8. brick can be purchased for $200, which includes engraving of up to 5 lines, each up to 15 characters.
- All orders will be confirmed by mail with a Special Certificate, suitable for framing or presented as a gift.
- The goal is to have the area paved by the Spring 2014 track season.
Download an Engraved Brick Order FormLTO Track Celebration
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Saturday, April 6, 2013
5:00 pm
Russell Street School Cafeteria
57 Russell Street, Littleton
Littleton's newly constructed track and field facility is set to open for the spring track season. The Littleton Track Organization, a non-profit citizen's group, has been working since 2008 towards the goal of a safe and usable track and field facility that can be enjoyed by all Littleton residents.
Join us as we celebrate with a slide show presentation, a visit (weather permitting) to the new track, and a meal together.
First LHS Home Track Meet in 5 years!
Please show your support for Littleton Track
and attend the first LHS home track meet in 5 years!
Wednesday, April 3, at 3:30 pm
Construction of the New Track Facility
Construction of the new track facility began on June 25, 2012. The track is now complete and opened in March of 2013.
View all photos of track construction (updated November 17, 2012).
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
Founder and President of Littleton Track Organization
November 20, 2011
News coverage:
- Littleton voters approve debt exclusion for renovated athletic track, LIttleton Independent
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
Littleton Track Organization • info@littletontrack.org • Littleton, Massachusetts