MassVoter.com← Tyngsborough Select BoardTyngsborough Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
January 28, 2019
23 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, Ronald Keohane, David Robson
Absent: Steven Nocco
Every vote, in order
2. Meeting Minutes
Approve the regular session minutes from January 7, 2019
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session minutes from January 7, 2019; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 3-0-1 with Selectman Keohane abstaining
Yes: Reault, Robson, WennerstromAbstained: Keohane
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session minutes from January 7, 2019; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 3-0-1 with Selectman Keohane abstaining.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Robson)
Approve the regular session minutes from January 14, 2019
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session minutes from January 14, 2019; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session minutes from January 14, 2019; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Robson)
Approve but not release the executive session minutes from January 7, 2019
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the executive session minutes from January 7, 2019; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 3-0-1 with Selectman Keohane abstaining
Yes: Reault, Robson, WennerstromAbstained: Keohane
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the executive session minutes from January 7, 2019; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 3-0-1 with Selectman Keohane abstaining.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Robson)
3. Citizen/Business Time
Open the public hearing
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Robson)
Waive the reading of the legal ad & abutter's notice
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen waive the reading of the legal ad & abutter's notice; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen waive the reading of the legal ad & abutter's notice; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (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
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)
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
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 change of Category to All Alcohol and notify the ABCC of the correct address as identified by the Board of Assessors
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the change of Category to All Alcohol and notify the ABCC of the correct address as identified by the Board of Assessors; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the change of Category to All Alcohol and notify the ABCC of the correct address as identified by the Board of Assessors; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Robson)
Open the public hearing
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Robson)
Waive the reading of the legal notice and abutters notice
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen waive the reading of the legal notice and abutters notice; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen waive the reading of the legal notice and abutters notice; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Robson)
Open the evidentiary portion of the hearing
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of the Selectmen open the evidentiary portion of the hearing; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4- 0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of the Selectmen open the evidentiary portion of the hearing; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4- 0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Robson)
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
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 transfer of license from Madurai Indian Kitchen to Gangas the Indian Kitchen at the same location
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the transfer of license from Madurai Indian Kitchen to Gangas the Indian Kitchen at the same location; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the transfer of license from Madurai Indian Kitchen to Gangas the Indian Kitchen at the same location; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Robson)
7. New Business
Approve the ADA Grievance Procedure as presented
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the ADA Grievance Procedure as presented; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the ADA Grievance Procedure as presented; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Robson)
Approve the contract as presented and authorize the Town Administrator to sign related documents
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the contract as presented and authorize the Town Administrator to sign related documents; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4- 0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the contract as presented and authorize the Town Administrator to sign related documents; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4- 0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Robson)
Appoint Richard Marais as a temporary employee in the Conservation Office at the rate of $12.00 an hour for up to 250 hours
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Richard Marais as a temporary employee in the Conservation Office at the rate of $12.00 an hour for up to 250 hours; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Richard Marais as a temporary employee in the Conservation Office at the rate of $12.00 an hour for up to 250 hours; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Robson)
Waive their right to first refusal for the unit known as 12 Merrimack Way Unit E
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen waive their right to first refusal for the unit known as 12 Merrimack Way Unit E; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen waive their right to first refusal for the unit known as 12 Merrimack Way Unit E; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Robson)
Approve the new ambulance rates as requested by Chief Russell and presented above effective February 1, 2019
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the new ambulance rates as requested by Chief Russell and presented above effective February 1, 2019; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the new ambulance rates as requested by Chief Russell and presented above effective February 1, 2019; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Robson)
8. Old Business
Recommend Article 1 on the Warrant for January 29 2019 special town meeting
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 1 on the Warrant for January 29 2019 special town meeting; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 1 on the Warrant for January 29 2019 special town meeting; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Robson)
9. 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 Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the correspondence included in the packet tonight; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Robson)
11. Selectmen's Reports
Enter into executive session under exemption three as outline below only to adjourn
Selectmen Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen enter into executive session under exemption three as outline below only to adjourn; Selectman Robson seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane, YES; Selectman Robson, YES; Selectman Wennerstrom, YES; Selectman Reault, YES; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectmen Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen enter into executive session under exemption three as outline below only to adjourn; Selectman Robson seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane, YES; Selectman Robson, YES; Selectman Wennerstrom, YES; Selectman Reault, YES; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Robson)
3. Exemption 3: To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with non-
Adjourn executive session at 8:38 PM
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn executive session at 8:38 PM; Selectman Robson 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 at 8:38 PM; Selectman Robson seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane, YES; Selectman Robson, YES; Selectman Wennerstrom, YES; Selectman Reault, YES; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Robson)
Adjourn
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn at 8:39 PM; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn at 8:39 PM; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Robson)
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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