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March 11, 2019
13 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 the meeting on February 25, 2019
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session minutes from the meeting on February 25, 2019; 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 the meeting on February 25, 2019; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Nocco)
Approve but not release the executive session minutes from the meeting on February 25, 2019
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the executive session minutes from the meeting on February 25, 2019; 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 the meeting on February 25, 2019; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 4-0-1 with Selectman Keohane abstaining.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Nocco)
6. New Business
Appoint Jacob Ahearn to the position of full time police officer effective March 14, 2019
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Jacob Ahearn to the position of full time police officer effective March 14, 2019; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Jacob Ahearn to the position of full time police officer effective March 14, 2019; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Nocco)
Appoint Patrick McCormick to the position of Highway Skilled Laborer at the rate mof $25.97/hour with a start date of March 25, 2019
Selectmen Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Patrick McCormick to the position of Highway Skilled Laborer at the rate mof $25.97/hour with a start date of March 25, 2019; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectmen Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Patrick McCormick to the position of Highway Skilled Laborer at the rate mof $25.97/hour with a start date of March 25, 2019; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Nocco)
Appoint Michael Bergeron to the position of Highway Working Foreman at the rate of $29.87/hour with a start date of March 12, 2019
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Michael Bergeron to the position of Highway Working Foreman at the rate of $29.87/hour with a start date of March 12, 2019; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Michael Bergeron to the position of Highway Working Foreman at the rate of $29.87/hour with a start date of March 12, 2019; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Nocco)
Appoint Michael Ryan Roche to the vacant position on the Board of Health for a term to expire at the conclusion of the next Town election
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Michael Ryan Roche to the vacant position on the Board of Health for a term to expire at the conclusion of the next Town election; Selectman Nocco seconds; Motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Michael Ryan Roche to the vacant position on the Board of Health for a term to expire at the conclusion of the next Town election; Selectman Nocco seconds; Motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Nocco)
Make no comment and inform the Zoning Board of Appeals
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen make no comment and inform the Zoning Board of Appeals; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen make no comment and inform the Zoning Board of Appeals; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Nocco)
Table this item to the next meeting while soliciting information from the Fire and Police Chief
Selectman Robson moves that the Board of Selectmen table this item to the next meeting while soliciting information from the Fire and Police Chief; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 4-0-1 with Selectman Keohane abstaining
Yes: Nocco, Reault, Robson, WennerstromAbstained: Keohane
From the minutes
“Selectman Robson moves that the Board of Selectmen table this item to the next meeting while soliciting information from the Fire and Police Chief; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 4-0-1 with Selectman Keohane abstaining.” (Motion: Robson, second: Nocco)
Authorize the Town Accountant to overspend an additional $30,000 on snow & ice as requested by the Highway Department
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Accountant to overspend an additional $30,000 on snow & ice as requested by the Highway Department; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Accountant to overspend an additional $30,000 on snow & ice as requested by the Highway Department; Selectman Nocco seconds; 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 bargaining position of the public...
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 bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares; SEIU Local 888 Clerical, Mid-Managers and Highway Chapters, and for the purpose of consulting with Town Counsel on matters of Attorney-Client privilege; 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 bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares; SEIU Local 888 Clerical, Mid-Managers and Highway Chapters, and for the purpose of consulting with Town Counsel on matters of Attorney-Client privilege; 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)
2. For the purpose of consulting with Town Counsel on matters of Attorney-Client
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)
Adjourn
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn; 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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