MassVoter.com← Tyngsborough Select BoardTyngsborough Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
June 25, 2018
24 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Steven Nocco, who is counted absent.
Present: Richard Reault, Hillari Wennerstrom, David Robson, Ronald Keohane
Absent: Steven Nocco
Every vote, in order
2. Meeting Minutes
Approve and release the regular session minutes from June 11, 2018
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve and release the regular session minutes from June 11, 2018; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve and release the regular session minutes from June 11, 2018; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Keohane)
Approve but not release the executive session minutes from June 11, 2018
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the executive session minutes from June 11, 2018; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the executive session minutes from June 11, 2018; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Keohane)
3. Citizen/Business Time
Open the public hearing
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Keohane)
Waive the reading of the hearing notice and legal ad
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen waive the reading of the hearing notice and legal ad; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen waive the reading of the hearing notice and legal ad; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Keohane)
Open the evidentiary portion of the hearing
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen open the evidentiary portion of the hearing; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen open the evidentiary portion of the hearing; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Keohane)
Close the evidentiary portion of the hearing
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen close the evidentiary portion of the hearing; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen close the evidentiary portion of the hearing; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Keohane)
Approve the pole petition as presented tonight
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the pole petition as presented tonight; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the pole petition as presented tonight; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Keohane)
5. New Business
Approve the Sunday Entertainment License and Road Closure Permit for Winslow Road as presented
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Sunday Entertainment License and Road Closure Permit for Winslow Road as presented; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Sunday Entertainment License and Road Closure Permit for Winslow Road as presented; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Keohane)
Waive any fees associated with these licenses
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen waive any fees associated with these licenses; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen waive any fees associated with these licenses; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Keohane)
Appoint Selectman Richard Reault and Selectman Hillari Wennerstrom to the Capital Asset Management Committee
Selectman Keohane moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Selectman Richard Reault and Selectman Hillari Wennerstrom to the Capital Asset Management Committee; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4- 0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Keohane moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Selectman Richard Reault and Selectman Hillari Wennerstrom to the Capital Asset Management Committee; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4- 0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Robson)
Approve the appointments as presented with the addition of Rick DeLeo to the Citizens Taxation Committee
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the appointments as presented with the addition of Rick DeLeo to the Citizens Taxation Committee; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 3-0-0 with Selectman Robson recused
Yes: Keohane, Reault, WennerstromThe minutes say David Robson stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the appointments as presented with the addition of Rick DeLeo to the Citizens Taxation Committee; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 3-0-0 with Selectman Robson recused.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Keohane)
Waive the Town's right to purchase the unit at 20 Merrimac Way Unit E
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen waive the Town's right to purchase the unit at 20 Merrimac Way Unit E; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen waive the Town's right to purchase the unit at 20 Merrimac Way Unit E; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Keohane)
Authorize the Town Administrator to enter into a contract with WorldTech Engineering as presented
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Administrator to enter into a contract with WorldTech Engineering as presented; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Administrator to enter into a contract with WorldTech Engineering as presented; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Keohane)
Accept the $7,090 MIIA grants as presented
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the $7,090 MIIA grants as presented; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the $7,090 MIIA grants as presented; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Keohane)
Approve the library appointment of Cecile Taylor to the position of Library Technician with a start date of July 5, 2018 as presented
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the library appointment of Cecile Taylor to the position of Library Technician with a start date of July 5, 2018 as presented; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the library appointment of Cecile Taylor to the position of Library Technician with a start date of July 5, 2018 as presented; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Keohane)
Approve the contracts as presented
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the contracts as presented; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the contracts as presented; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Keohane)
Ratify the changes as presented for Town Hall staff not covered by a union; Keohane seconds; 4-0-0
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen ratify the changes as presented for Town Hall staff not covered by a union; Keohane seconds; 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen ratify the changes as presented for Town Hall staff not covered by a union; Keohane seconds; 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Keohane)
Ratify the changes as presented for Chief of Police, Executive Assistant to the Police Chief, Animal Control Officer; Keohane seconds; 3-0-0 with Robson stepping out
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen ratify the changes as presented for Chief of Police, Executive Assistant to the Police Chief, Animal Control Officer; Keohane seconds; 3-0-0 with Robson stepping out
Yes: Keohane, Reault, WennerstromThe roll call records David Robson as “Not Present” for this vote, so that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen ratify the changes as presented for Chief of Police, Executive Assistant to the Police Chief, Animal Control Officer; Keohane seconds; 3-0-0 with Robson stepping out.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Keohane)
Approve the Goals as presented with modifications presented
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Goals as presented with modifications presented; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Goals as presented with modifications presented; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Keohane)
Authorize the Town Administrator to enter into price negotiation with Doonan Architects for the design of the PEG media center
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Administrator to enter into price negotiation with Doonan Architects for the design of the PEG media center; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Administrator to enter into price negotiation with Doonan Architects for the design of the PEG media center; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Keohane)
7. Correspondence
Accept the correspondence
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the correspondence; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the correspondence; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Keohane)
9. Selectmen's Reports
Enter into executive session under M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Section 21 (2) and Section 21 (3) only to adjourn
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen enter into executive session under M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Section 21 (2) and Section 21 (3) only to adjourn; Selectman Keohane seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane, YES; Selectman Robson, YES; Selectman Wennerstrom, YES; Selectman Reault, YES; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen enter into executive session under M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Section 21 (2) and Section 21 (3) only to adjourn; Selectman Keohane seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane, YES; Selectman Robson, YES; Selectman Wennerstrom, YES; Selectman Reault, YES; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Keohane)
10. Executive Session
Adjourn executive session
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn executive session; Selectman Keohane seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane, YES; Selectman Robson, YES; Selectman Wennerstrom, YES; Selectman Reault, YES; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn executive session; Selectman Keohane seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane, YES; Selectman Robson, YES; Selectman Wennerstrom, YES; Selectman Reault, YES; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Keohane)
11. Adjournment
Adjourn
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Keohane)
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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