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April 23, 2018
42 recorded votes, 31 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Robert Jackson, Richard Reault, Steven Nocco, Hillari Wennerstrom, Ronald Keohane
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
3. Meeting Minutes
Approve the regular session minutes from April 9
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session minutes from April 9, Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5- 0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session minutes from April 9, Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5- 0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
4. Citizen/Business Time
Open the public hearing, Second by Selectman Nocco. 5-0-0
Selectman Reault motions to open the public hearing, Second by Selectman Nocco. 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault motions to open the public hearing, Second by Selectman Nocco. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
Wave the reading on the abbutters list and notice, Second by Selectman Nocco
Selectman Reault motions to wave the reading on the abbutters list and notice, Second by Selectman Nocco. Motion Passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault motions to wave the reading on the abbutters list and notice, Second by Selectman Nocco. Motion Passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
Close the public hearing
Selectman Reault motions to close the public hearing. Second by Selectman Nocco. Passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault motions to close the public hearing. Second by Selectman Nocco. Passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
Place Ava Lana St Acceptance on Warrant for May 2018 Town Meeting
Selectman Reault motions to place Ava Lana St Acceptance on Warrant for May 2018 Town Meeting. Second Selectman Nocco. Passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault motions to place Ava Lana St Acceptance on Warrant for May 2018 Town Meeting. Second Selectman Nocco. Passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
7. New Business
New Business
Selectman Nocco "so moved". Selectman Reault Second. Representatives from the Evangelical Church were present and spoke in favor. Selectmen specified that it would be a temporary solution until a long term Town Center parking solution was formed. Motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Nocco "so moved". Selectman Reault Second. Representatives from the Evangelical Church were present and spoke in favor. Selectmen specified that it would be a temporary solution until a long term Town Center parking solution was formed. Motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Nocco, second: Reault)
Approve the MOA, second by Selectman Nocco
Selectman Reault motioned to approve the MOA, second by Selectman Nocco. Passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault motioned to approve the MOA, second by Selectman Nocco. Passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
For the appointment, Second by Selectman Nocco
Selectman Reault motions for the appointment, Second by Selectman Nocco. Passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault motions for the appointment, Second by Selectman Nocco. Passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
Post the listed positions, Second by Selectman Nocco, passes 5-0-0
Selectman Reault motions to post the listed positions, Second by Selectman Nocco, passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault motions to post the listed positions, Second by Selectman Nocco, passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
G. Town Meeting Warrants- Vote recommendations and vote to post warrants
Recommend Annual Town Meeting Article 2: Compensation (May 15, 2018 warrant)
2 Compensation Recommends 4-0-1
The minutes record the board’s recommendation on each warrant article only in a table (“Article / Description / BOS Action / Vote”) under “Town Meeting Warrants- Vote recommendations and vote to post warrants”; this row is shown as a vote. The table does not name movers or seconders. The table gives the count as 4-0-1 but does not say who abstained. Showing the count only.
Recommend Annual Town Meeting Article 3: Appropriation - Budget (May 15, 2018 warrant)
3 Appropriation - Budget Recommends 5-0-0
The minutes record the board’s recommendation on each warrant article only in a table (“Article / Description / BOS Action / Vote”) under “Town Meeting Warrants- Vote recommendations and vote to post warrants”; this row is shown as a vote. The table does not name movers or seconders.
From the minutes
“3 Appropriation - Budget Recommends 5-0-0.”
Recommend Annual Town Meeting Article 4: Transfer of Funds (May 15, 2018 warrant)
4 Transfer of Funds Recommends 5-0-0
The minutes record the board’s recommendation on each warrant article only in a table (“Article / Description / BOS Action / Vote”) under “Town Meeting Warrants- Vote recommendations and vote to post warrants”; this row is shown as a vote. The table does not name movers or seconders.
From the minutes
“4 Transfer of Funds Recommends 5-0-0.”
Recommend Annual Town Meeting Article 5: Transfer from Free Cash (May 15, 2018 warrant)
5 Transfer from Free Cash Recommends 5-0-0
The minutes record the board’s recommendation on each warrant article only in a table (“Article / Description / BOS Action / Vote”) under “Town Meeting Warrants- Vote recommendations and vote to post warrants”; this row is shown as a vote. The table does not name movers or seconders.
From the minutes
“5 Transfer from Free Cash Recommends 5-0-0.”
Recommend Annual Town Meeting Article 6: Transfer from PEG Fund (May 15, 2018 warrant)
6 Transfer from PEG Fund Recommends 5-0-0
The minutes record the board’s recommendation on each warrant article only in a table (“Article / Description / BOS Action / Vote”) under “Town Meeting Warrants- Vote recommendations and vote to post warrants”; this row is shown as a vote. The table does not name movers or seconders.
From the minutes
“6 Transfer from PEG Fund Recommends 5-0-0.”
Recommend Annual Town Meeting Article 7: Capital Improvements (May 15, 2018 warrant)
7 Capital Improvements Recommends 5-0-0
The minutes record the board’s recommendation on each warrant article only in a table (“Article / Description / BOS Action / Vote”) under “Town Meeting Warrants- Vote recommendations and vote to post warrants”; this row is shown as a vote. The table does not name movers or seconders.
From the minutes
“7 Capital Improvements Recommends 5-0-0.”
Recommend Annual Town Meeting Article 8: Borrowing - Capital Improvements (May 15, 2018 warrant)
8 Borrowing - Capital Improvements Recommends 5-0-0
The minutes record the board’s recommendation on each warrant article only in a table (“Article / Description / BOS Action / Vote”) under “Town Meeting Warrants- Vote recommendations and vote to post warrants”; this row is shown as a vote. The table does not name movers or seconders.
From the minutes
“8 Borrowing - Capital Improvements Recommends 5-0-0.”
Recommend Annual Town Meeting Article 9: Ambulance Enterprise Fund (May 15, 2018 warrant)
9 Ambulance Enterprise Fund Recommends 5-0-0
The minutes record the board’s recommendation on each warrant article only in a table (“Article / Description / BOS Action / Vote”) under “Town Meeting Warrants- Vote recommendations and vote to post warrants”; this row is shown as a vote. The table does not name movers or seconders.
From the minutes
“9 Ambulance Enterprise Fund Recommends 5-0-0.”
Recommend Annual Town Meeting Article 10: Sewer Enterprise Fund (May 15, 2018 warrant)
10 Sewer Enterprise Fund Recommends 5-0-0
The minutes record the board’s recommendation on each warrant article only in a table (“Article / Description / BOS Action / Vote”) under “Town Meeting Warrants- Vote recommendations and vote to post warrants”; this row is shown as a vote. The table does not name movers or seconders.
From the minutes
“10 Sewer Enterprise Fund Recommends 5-0-0.”
Recommend Annual Town Meeting Article 11: Phase 2 West (May 15, 2018 warrant)
11 Phase 2 West Recommends 5-0-0
The minutes record the board’s recommendation on each warrant article only in a table (“Article / Description / BOS Action / Vote”) under “Town Meeting Warrants- Vote recommendations and vote to post warrants”; this row is shown as a vote. The table does not name movers or seconders.
Recommend Annual Town Meeting Article 12: Flint Road Easement (May 15, 2018 warrant)
12 Flint Road Easement Recommends 5-0-0
The minutes record the board’s recommendation on each warrant article only in a table (“Article / Description / BOS Action / Vote”) under “Town Meeting Warrants- Vote recommendations and vote to post warrants”; this row is shown as a vote. The table does not name movers or seconders.
From the minutes
“12 Flint Road Easement Recommends 5-0-0.”
Recommend Annual Town Meeting Article 13: Selectman Contracts (May 15, 2018 warrant)
13 Selectman Contracts Recommends 5-0-0
The minutes record the board’s recommendation on each warrant article only in a table (“Article / Description / BOS Action / Vote”) under “Town Meeting Warrants- Vote recommendations and vote to post warrants”; this row is shown as a vote. The table does not name movers or seconders.
From the minutes
“13 Selectman Contracts Recommends 5-0-0.”
Recommend Annual Town Meeting Article 14: Chapter 90 (May 15, 2018 warrant)
14 Chapter 90 Recommends 5-0-0
The minutes record the board’s recommendation on each warrant article only in a table (“Article / Description / BOS Action / Vote”) under “Town Meeting Warrants- Vote recommendations and vote to post warrants”; this row is shown as a vote. The table does not name movers or seconders.
Recommend Annual Town Meeting Article 15: Revolving Funds (May 15, 2018 warrant)
15 Revolving Funds Recommends 5-0-0
The minutes record the board’s recommendation on each warrant article only in a table (“Article / Description / BOS Action / Vote”) under “Town Meeting Warrants- Vote recommendations and vote to post warrants”; this row is shown as a vote. The table does not name movers or seconders.
Recommend Annual Town Meeting Article 16: Excess Bond Proceeds (May 15, 2018 warrant)
16 Excess Bond Proceeds Recommends 5-0-0
The minutes record the board’s recommendation on each warrant article only in a table (“Article / Description / BOS Action / Vote”) under “Town Meeting Warrants- Vote recommendations and vote to post warrants”; this row is shown as a vote. The table does not name movers or seconders.
From the minutes
“16 Excess Bond Proceeds Recommends 5-0-0.”
Recommend Annual Town Meeting Article 17: Debt Stabilization (May 15, 2018 warrant)
17 Debt Stabilization Recommends 5-0-0
The minutes record the board’s recommendation on each warrant article only in a table (“Article / Description / BOS Action / Vote”) under “Town Meeting Warrants- Vote recommendations and vote to post warrants”; this row is shown as a vote. The table does not name movers or seconders.
From the minutes
“17 Debt Stabilization Recommends 5-0-0.”
Recommend Annual Town Meeting Article 18: CPC (May 15, 2018 warrant)
18 CPC Recommends 5-0-0
The minutes record the board’s recommendation on each warrant article only in a table (“Article / Description / BOS Action / Vote”) under “Town Meeting Warrants- Vote recommendations and vote to post warrants”; this row is shown as a vote. The table does not name movers or seconders.
Recommend Annual Town Meeting Article 19: CPC (May 15, 2018 warrant)
19 CPC Recommends 5-0-0
The minutes record the board’s recommendation on each warrant article only in a table (“Article / Description / BOS Action / Vote”) under “Town Meeting Warrants- Vote recommendations and vote to post warrants”; this row is shown as a vote. The table does not name movers or seconders.
Recommend Annual Town Meeting Article 20: Zoning Bylaw (May 15, 2018 warrant)
20 Zoning Bylaw Recommends 5-0-0
The minutes record the board’s recommendation on each warrant article only in a table (“Article / Description / BOS Action / Vote”) under “Town Meeting Warrants- Vote recommendations and vote to post warrants”; this row is shown as a vote. The table does not name movers or seconders.
Recommend Annual Town Meeting Article 21: Abandoned Funds (May 15, 2018 warrant)
21 Abandoned Funds Recommends 5-0-0
The minutes record the board’s recommendation on each warrant article only in a table (“Article / Description / BOS Action / Vote”) under “Town Meeting Warrants- Vote recommendations and vote to post warrants”; this row is shown as a vote. The table does not name movers or seconders.
Recommend Annual Town Meeting Article 22: Special Ed Stabilization Fund (May 15, 2018 warrant)
22 Special Ed Stabilization Fund Recommends 5-0-0
The minutes record the board’s recommendation on each warrant article only in a table (“Article / Description / BOS Action / Vote”) under “Town Meeting Warrants- Vote recommendations and vote to post warrants”; this row is shown as a vote. The table does not name movers or seconders.
From the minutes
“22 Special Ed Stabilization Fund Recommends 5-0-0.”
Recommend Annual Town Meeting Article 23: Fund Special Ed (May 15, 2018 warrant)
23 Fund Special Ed Recommends 5-0-0
The minutes record the board’s recommendation on each warrant article only in a table (“Article / Description / BOS Action / Vote”) under “Town Meeting Warrants- Vote recommendations and vote to post warrants”; this row is shown as a vote. The table does not name movers or seconders.
Recommend Annual Town Meeting Article 24: Appropriation - Special Ed (May 15, 2018 warrant)
24 Appropriation - Special Ed Recommends 5-0-0
The minutes record the board’s recommendation on each warrant article only in a table (“Article / Description / BOS Action / Vote”) under “Town Meeting Warrants- Vote recommendations and vote to post warrants”; this row is shown as a vote. The table does not name movers or seconders.
From the minutes
“24 Appropriation - Special Ed Recommends 5-0-0.”
Recommend Annual Town Meeting Article 25: Street Acceptance (May 15, 2018 warrant)
25 Street Acceptance Recommends 5-0-0
The minutes record the board’s recommendation on each warrant article only in a table (“Article / Description / BOS Action / Vote”) under “Town Meeting Warrants- Vote recommendations and vote to post warrants”; this row is shown as a vote. The table does not name movers or seconders.
From the minutes
“25 Street Acceptance Recommends 5-0-0.”
Recommend Annual Town Meeting Article 26: Marijuana Dispensaries (May 15, 2018 warrant)
26 Marijuana Dispensaries Recommends 5-0-0
The minutes record the board’s recommendation on each warrant article only in a table (“Article / Description / BOS Action / Vote”) under “Town Meeting Warrants- Vote recommendations and vote to post warrants”; this row is shown as a vote. The table does not name movers or seconders.
From the minutes
“26 Marijuana Dispensaries Recommends 5-0-0.”
Recommend Annual Town Meeting Article 27: Marijuana Excise Tax (May 15, 2018 warrant)
27 Marijuana Excise Tax Recommends 5-0-0
The minutes record the board’s recommendation on each warrant article only in a table (“Article / Description / BOS Action / Vote”) under “Town Meeting Warrants- Vote recommendations and vote to post warrants”; this row is shown as a vote. The table does not name movers or seconders.
From the minutes
“27 Marijuana Excise Tax Recommends 5-0-0.”
Recommend Special Town Meeting Article 1: Prior Year Bills (May 15, 2018 warrant)
Special Town Warrant 1 Prior Year Bills Recommends 5-0-0
The minutes record the board’s recommendation on each warrant article only in a table (“Article / Description / BOS Action / Vote”) under “Town Meeting Warrants- Vote recommendations and vote to post warrants”; this row is shown as a vote. The table does not name movers or seconders.
From the minutes
“Special Town Warrant 1 Prior Year Bills Recommends 5-0-0.”
Recommend Special Town Meeting Article 2: Medicaid Transfer (May 15, 2018 warrant)
2 Medicaid Transfer Recommends 5-0-0
The minutes record the board’s recommendation on each warrant article only in a table (“Article / Description / BOS Action / Vote”) under “Town Meeting Warrants- Vote recommendations and vote to post warrants”; this row is shown as a vote. The table does not name movers or seconders.
From the minutes
“2 Medicaid Transfer Recommends 5-0-0.”
Recommend Special Town Meeting Article 3: Surplus Overlay (May 15, 2018 warrant)
3 Surplus Overlay Recommends 5-0-0
The minutes record the board’s recommendation on each warrant article only in a table (“Article / Description / BOS Action / Vote”) under “Town Meeting Warrants- Vote recommendations and vote to post warrants”; this row is shown as a vote. The table does not name movers or seconders.
Recommend Special Town Meeting Article 4: Capital Appropriation (May 15, 2018 warrant)
4 Capital Appropriation Recommends 5-0-0
The minutes record the board’s recommendation on each warrant article only in a table (“Article / Description / BOS Action / Vote”) under “Town Meeting Warrants- Vote recommendations and vote to post warrants”; this row is shown as a vote. The table does not name movers or seconders.
From the minutes
“4 Capital Appropriation Recommends 5-0-0.”
10. Correspondence
Accept correspondence, second by Selectman Nocco
Selectman Reault motions to accept correspondence, second by Selectman Nocco. Passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault motions to accept correspondence, second by Selectman Nocco. Passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
12. Selectmen's Reports
Enter executive session under exemption 3 as outlined in meeting agenda, only to return to ratify the contract and adjourn
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen enter executive session under exemption 3 as outlined in meeting agenda, only to return to ratify the contract and adjourn; Selectman Nocco seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane- In Favor; Selectman Wennerstrom- In Favor; Selectman Nocco- In Favor; Selectman Reault; In Favor; Selectman Reault; In Favor; motion passes 5- 0-0
The roll call does not list Robert Jackson, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote. The minutes give the count as 5-0-0 but name Ronald Keohane (yes), Hillari Wennerstrom (yes), Steven Nocco (yes) and Richard Reault (yes), which does not add up with the 5 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen enter executive session under exemption 3 as outlined in meeting agenda, only to return to ratify the contract and adjourn; Selectman Nocco seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane- In Favor; Selectman Wennerstrom- In Favor; Selectman Nocco- In Favor; Selectman Reault; In Favor; Selectman Reault; In Favor; motion passes 5- 0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
14. Ratify Police Superior Union Contract
Ratify the Police Superior Union Contract
Selectman Reault moves to ratify the Police Superior Union Contract. Second by Selectman Nocco. Passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves to ratify the Police Superior Union Contract. Second by Selectman Nocco. 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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