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December 3, 2018
19 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Richard Reault, Steven Nocco, Hillari Wennerstrom, Ronald Keohane, David Robson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
2. Meeting Minutes
Approve the Regular Session minutes from November 19, 2018
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Regular Session minutes from November 19, 2018; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 4-0-1 with Selectman Keohane abstaining
Yes: Nocco, Reault, Robson, WennerstromAbstained: Keohane
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Regular Session minutes from November 19, 2018; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 4-0-1 with Selectman Keohane abstaining.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Nocco)
Approve but not release the executive session minutes from November 19, 2018
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the executive session minutes from November 19, 2018; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 4-0-1 with Selectman Keohane abstaining
Yes: Nocco, Reault, Robson, WennerstromAbstained: Keohane
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the executive session minutes from November 19, 2018; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 4-0-1 with Selectman Keohane abstaining.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Nocco)
Approve but not release the executive session minutes from November 20, and November 27, 2018
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the executive session minutes from November 20, and November 27, 2018; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the executive session minutes from November 20, and November 27, 2018; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Nocco)
11 Indian Lane would be a home for a veteran and his family and the others would be affordable
Open the public hearing and waive the reading of the legal ad and notice
Selectman Hillari Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing and waive the reading of the legal ad and notice; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-1 with Selectman Nocco abstaining
Yes: Keohane, Reault, Robson, WennerstromAbstained: NoccoThe minutes say the motion passed 4-0-1 “with Selectman Nocco abstaining” and that Selectman Nocco recused himself from the hearing; he is shown abstaining, matching the count.
From the minutes
“Selectman Hillari Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing and waive the reading of the legal ad and notice; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-1 with Selectman Nocco abstaining.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Robson)
Open the evidentiary portion of the hearing
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen open the evidentiary portion of the hearing; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
Yes: Keohane, Reault, Robson, WennerstromThe minutes say Steven Nocco stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen open the evidentiary portion of the hearing; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Robson)
Continue the hearing until December 17, 2018
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen continue the hearing until December 17, 2018; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
The minutes say Steven Nocco stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting. The minutes give the count as 5-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Richard Reault, Hillari Wennerstrom, Ronald Keohane and David Robson). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen continue the hearing until December 17, 2018; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Robson)
5. New Business (taken out order following Item 6)
Appoint Jacob Ahern and Nicholas Silva as Reserve Police Officers in Tyngsborough effective December 4, 2018
Selectman Hillari Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Jacob Ahern and Nicholas Silva as Reserve Police Officers in Tyngsborough effective December 4, 2018; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Hillari Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Jacob Ahern and Nicholas Silva as Reserve Police Officers in Tyngsborough effective December 4, 2018; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Nocco)
Appoint Marcie Furlong to the position of part time dispatcher effective December 4, 2018
Selectman Hillari Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Marcie Furlong to the position of part time dispatcher effective December 4, 2018; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Hillari Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Marcie Furlong to the position of part time dispatcher effective December 4, 2018; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Nocco)
Approve the liquor licenses as presented with the exception of Stonehedge Inn & Spa and Stonehedge Cellars
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the liquor licenses as presented with the exception of Stonehedge Inn & Spa and Stonehedge Cellars; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the liquor licenses as presented with the exception of Stonehedge Inn & Spa and Stonehedge Cellars; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Nocco)
Approve the local licenses as presented with exception of any issued to Stonehedge Inn & Spa
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the local licenses as presented with exception of any issued to Stonehedge Inn & Spa; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the local licenses as presented with exception of any issued to Stonehedge Inn & Spa; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Nocco)
Approve the Commission on Disability charge as presented
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Commission on Disability charge as presented; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Commission on Disability charge as presented; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Nocco)
Approve the proposed budget schedule as presented
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the proposed budget schedule as presented; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the proposed budget schedule as presented; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Nocco)
Authorize the Town Administrator to post any vacancies relating to this retirement and to bring the recommendations for appointment back to the Selectmen
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Administrator to post any vacancies relating to this retirement and to bring the recommendations for appointment back to the Selectmen; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Administrator to post any vacancies relating to this retirement and to bring the recommendations for appointment back to the Selectmen; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Nocco)
Enter into executive session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) and (7) and Suffolk Construction v
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen enter into executive session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) and (7) and Suffolk Construction v. DCAM, 449 Mass. 444 (2007) for meeting with Special Counsel to discuss Princeton Tyngsborough Commons, LLC et al. v. Tyngsborough ZBA, et al., Middlesex Superior Court C.A. No. 18-3004 (with respect to Exemption 3, on the grounds that discussing strategy with respect to pending litigation in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's litigating position); Selectman Nocco seconds; Roll Call: Selectman Robson, YES; Selectman Keohane, YES; Selectman Wennerstrom, YES; Selectman Nocco, YES; Selectman Reault, YES; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen enter into executive session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) and (7) and Suffolk Construction v. DCAM, 449 Mass. 444 (2007) for meeting with Special Counsel to discuss Princeton Tyngsborough Commons, LLC et al. v. Tyngsborough ZBA, et al., Middlesex Superior Court C.A. No. 18-3004 (with respect to Exemption 3, on the grounds that discussing strategy with respect to pending litigation in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's litigating position); Selectman Nocco seconds; Roll Call: Selectman Robson, YES; Selectman Keohane, YES; Selectman Wennerstrom, YES; Selectman Nocco, YES; Selectman Reault, YES; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Nocco)
Adjourn executive session
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn executive session; Selectman Nocco seconds; Roll Call: Selectman Robson, YES; Selectman Keohane, YES; Selectman Wennerstrom, YES; Selectman Nocco, YES; Selectman Reault, YES; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn executive session; Selectman Nocco seconds; Roll Call: Selectman Robson, YES; Selectman Keohane, YES; Selectman Wennerstrom, YES; Selectman Nocco, YES; Selectman Reault, YES; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Nocco)
8. Correspondence
Accept the correspondence as presented
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the correspondence as presented; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the correspondence as presented; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Nocco)
10. Selectmen's Reports
Enter into executive session under Exemption 3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's bargaining position:...
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen enter into executive session under Exemption 3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's bargaining position: NEPBA Local 8A Police Patrol Union; Selectman Nocco seconds; Roll Call: Selectman Robson, YES; Selectman Keohane, YES; Selectman Wennerstrom, YES; Selectman Nocco, YES; Selectman Reault, YES; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen enter into executive session under Exemption 3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's bargaining position: NEPBA Local 8A Police Patrol Union; Selectman Nocco seconds; Roll Call: Selectman Robson, YES; Selectman Keohane, YES; Selectman Wennerstrom, YES; Selectman Nocco, YES; Selectman Reault, YES; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Nocco)
11. Executive Session- Exemption 3 To discuss strategy with respect to collective
Adjourn executive session at 8:28 PM
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn executive session at 8:28 PM; Selectman Nocco seconds; Roll Call: Selectman Robson, YES; Selectman Keohane, YES; Selectman Wennerstrom, YES; Selectman Nocco, YES; Selectman Reault, YES; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn executive session at 8:28 PM; Selectman Nocco seconds; Roll Call: Selectman Robson, YES; Selectman Keohane, YES; Selectman Wennerstrom, YES; Selectman Nocco, YES; Selectman Reault, YES; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Nocco)
12. Adjournment
Adjourn
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn at 8:29 PM; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn at 8:29 PM; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, 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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