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March 26, 2018
17 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Robert Jackson, Steven Nocco, Richard Reault, Ronald Keohane, Hillari Wennerstrom
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
2. Meeting Minutes
Approve the regular session meeting minutes of March 12, 2018
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session meeting minutes of March 12, 2018; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session meeting minutes of March 12, 2018; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
Approve but not release the Executive Session meeting minutes of March 12, 2018
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the Executive Session meeting minutes of March 12, 2018; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the Executive Session meeting minutes of March 12, 2018; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
4. Police Chief discussion on School Resource Officer Program
Approve the addition of a full time school resource officer at the Tyngsborough Public Schools pending approval by the Tyngsborough School Committee
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the addition of a full time school resource officer at the Tyngsborough Public Schools pending approval by the Tyngsborough School Committee; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the addition of a full time school resource officer at the Tyngsborough Public Schools pending approval by the Tyngsborough School Committee; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
Approve the promotion of Officer Nathan Abdallah to the position of Master Patrolman effective immediately
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the promotion of Officer Nathan Abdallah to the position of Master Patrolman effective immediately; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the promotion of Officer Nathan Abdallah to the position of Master Patrolman effective immediately; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
5. Request to approve MSBA Statement of Interest at TMS
In accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated 3/19/18 for the...
Selectmen Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated 3/19/18 for the Tyngsborough Middle School located at 50 Norris Road. Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectmen Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated 3/19/18 for the Tyngsborough Middle School located at 50 Norris Road. Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
Open the public hearing
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
Waive the reading of the hearing notice
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen waive the reading of the hearing notice; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen waive the reading of the hearing notice; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
Waive the reading of the abutters list
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen waive the reading of the abutters list; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen waive the reading of the abutters list; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
Open the evidentiary portion of the hearing
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen open the evidentiary portion of the hearing; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen open the evidentiary portion of the hearing; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
Close the evidentiary portion of the hearing
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen close the evidentiary portion of the hearing; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen close the evidentiary portion of the hearing; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
Approve the application for alteration with the conditions that no alcohol be permitted beyond the patio, that no roof be constructed over the patio, and that the patio be compliant with all...
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the application for alteration with the conditions that no alcohol be permitted beyond the patio, that no roof be constructed over the patio, and that the patio be compliant with all applicable town bylaws; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the application for alteration with the conditions that no alcohol be permitted beyond the patio, that no roof be constructed over the patio, and that the patio be compliant with all applicable town bylaws; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
7. Dracut Water District Request for Street Opening
Approve the street opening on Lakeview Ave; contingent on the surety bond for the duration of 2 years worded in a manner that town counsel deems would allow the Town to execute that Bond should...
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the street opening on Lakeview Ave; contingent on the surety bond for the duration of 2 years worded in a manner that town counsel deems would allow the Town to execute that Bond should need be; contingent on the willingness of both boards to work toward addressing voter issues; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the street opening on Lakeview Ave; contingent on the surety bond for the duration of 2 years worded in a manner that town counsel deems would allow the Town to execute that Bond should need be; contingent on the willingness of both boards to work toward addressing voter issues; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
8. Capital Asset Management Committee (CAMC) - Capital Improvement Plan FY19
Accept the CAMC report
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the CAMC report; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 4-0-1 with Selectman Ron Keohane abstained
Yes: Jackson, Nocco, Reault, WennerstromAbstained: Keohane
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the CAMC report; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 4-0-1 with Selectman Ron Keohane abstained.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
11. New Business
Request that the Board of Assessors release $220,000 in excess overlay
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen request that the Board of Assessors release $220,000 in excess overlay; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen request that the Board of Assessors release $220,000 in excess overlay; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
12. Old Business
Approve the creation of the Ambulance Abatement Committee as presented
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the creation of the Ambulance Abatement Committee as presented; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the creation of the Ambulance Abatement Committee as presented; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
Approve the opt- out program effective March 26
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the opt- out program effective March 26; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the opt- out program effective March 26; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
17. Adjournment
Adjourn
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
From the Tyngsborough Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): The Lowell Sun — Nate Marino and Konstantinos Kalabokis (Rony Camille/Town of Tyngsboro, May 2026), Adele Coughlin (courtesy photo, May 2025), Jackie Geilfuss (courtesy photo, May 2024), Eric Eldridge (June 2021). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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