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December 17, 2018
16 recorded votes, 2 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 December 3, 2018
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session minutes from December 3, 2018; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session minutes from December 3, 2018; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Nocco)
Approve but not release the executive session minutes from November 29, 2018
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the executive session minutes from November 29, 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 29, 2018; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Nocco)
Approve but not release the executive session minutes from December 3, 2018
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the executive session minutes from December 3, 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 December 3, 2018; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Nocco)
6. Failure to comply with all the above conditions shall be deemed cause to revoke or
Close the evidentiary portion of the hearing
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen close the evidentiary portion of the hearing; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
Yes: Keohane, Reault, Robson, WennerstromThe minutes say Selectman Nocco recused himself from this hearing and left the room; he is not shown voting, and the count (4-0-0) matches the other four members.
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen close the evidentiary portion of the hearing; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Robson)
Approve the Special Permit as presented with the understanding that condition #5 be modified to be worded as "prior to occupancy
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Special Permit as presented with the understanding that condition #5 be modified to be worded as "prior to occupancy"; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
Yes: Keohane, Reault, Robson, WennerstromThe minutes say Selectman Nocco recused himself from this hearing and left the room; he is not shown voting, and the count (4-0-0) matches the other four members.
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Special Permit as presented with the understanding that condition #5 be modified to be worded as "prior to occupancy"; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Keohane)
5. New Business
Approve the appointments to the Commission on Disability as presented
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the appointments to the Commission on Disability as presented; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the appointments to the Commission on Disability as presented; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Nocco)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract with Tecton Architects in the amount of $30,000 as presented
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract with Tecton Architects in the amount of $30,000 as presented; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract with Tecton Architects in the amount of $30,000 as presented; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Nocco)
Accept the $30,000 Best Practice Community Compact Grant from the Commonwealth and authorize the Town Administrator to sign related documents
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the $30,000 Best Practice Community Compact Grant from the Commonwealth and authorize the Town Administrator to sign related documents; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the $30,000 Best Practice Community Compact Grant from the Commonwealth and authorize the Town Administrator to sign related documents; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Nocco)
Require a 25% payment before January 1 with a letter from investor or financing agent of commitment, and subsequent 25% payment by the last day of January, February, and March prior to approving...
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen require a 25% payment before January 1 with a letter from investor or financing agent of commitment, and subsequent 25% payment by the last day of January, February, and March prior to approving any licenses issued by the Town of Tyngsborough. Failing to comply with any of these terms will result in a hearing to discuss suspending or revoking said licenses; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen require a 25% payment before January 1 with a letter from investor or financing agent of commitment, and subsequent 25% payment by the last day of January, February, and March prior to approving any licenses issued by the Town of Tyngsborough. Failing to comply with any of these terms will result in a hearing to discuss suspending or revoking said licenses; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Nocco)
Renew the 2019 Common Victualler and Weekday & Sunday Entertainment license for Funtagious
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen renew the 2019 Common Victualler and Weekday & Sunday Entertainment license for Funtagious; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen renew the 2019 Common Victualler and Weekday & Sunday Entertainment license for Funtagious; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Nocco)
Grant a one day liquor license for January 10 and January 11 as presented to the Education Foundation for Tyngsborough and waive all fees
Selectman Wennerstrom move that the Board of Selectmen grant a one day liquor license for January 10 and January 11 as presented to the Education Foundation for Tyngsborough and waive all fees; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom move that the Board of Selectmen grant a one day liquor license for January 10 and January 11 as presented to the Education Foundation for Tyngsborough and waive all fees; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Nocco)
Grant a one day hour change to Cazadores Restaurante Mexicano to be open no later than 2:00 AM with the last alcohol served no later than 1:30 AM
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen grant a one day hour change to Cazadores Restaurante Mexicano to be open no later than 2:00 AM with the last alcohol served no later than 1:30 AM; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen grant a one day hour change to Cazadores Restaurante Mexicano to be open no later than 2:00 AM with the last alcohol served no later than 1:30 AM; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Nocco)
7. Correspondence
Accept the correspondence included in the packet tonight
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the correspondence included in the packet tonight; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the correspondence included in the packet tonight; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Nocco)
9. Selectmen's Reports
Enter into Executive Session under Exemption 3- to discuss strategy with respect to litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's litigating position: Commonwealth v
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen enter into Executive Session under Exemption 3- to discuss strategy with respect to litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's litigating position: Commonwealth v. Nancy E. Dutton, Middlesex Superior Court Docket No.: 1781 CR-00421; 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 litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's litigating position: Commonwealth v. Nancy E. Dutton, Middlesex Superior Court Docket No.: 1781 CR-00421; 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)
1. Exemption 3- To discuss strategy with respect to litigation as an open
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)
11. Adjournment
Adjourn
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn at 8:33 PM; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn at 8:33 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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