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March 25, 2019
12 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 March 11, 2019
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session minutes from March 11, 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 March 11, 2019; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Nocco)
Approve but not release the executive session minutes from March 11, 2019
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the executive session minutes from March 11, 2019; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 4-1-0 with Selectman Keohane opposed
Yes: Nocco, Reault, Robson, WennerstromNo: Keohane
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the executive session minutes from March 11, 2019; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 4-1-0 with Selectman Keohane opposed.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Nocco)
5. New Business
Authorize the Town Treasurer, Jennifer Finnigan, to file applications and execute agreements for grant and/or loan assistance as well as furnishing such information, data and documents, pertaining...
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Treasurer, Jennifer Finnigan, to file applications and execute agreements for grant and/or loan assistance as well as furnishing such information, data and documents, pertaining to the applicant for a grant(s) and/or loan(s) as may be required; and otherwise to act as the authorized representative of the Applicant in connection with this application; and that the purpose of said loan(s), if awarded, shall be to fund construction activities, and finally that if said award is made the applicant agrees to pay those costs which constitute the required applicant's share of the project cost; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Treasurer, Jennifer Finnigan, to file applications and execute agreements for grant and/or loan assistance as well as furnishing such information, data and documents, pertaining to the applicant for a grant(s) and/or loan(s) as may be required; and otherwise to act as the authorized representative of the Applicant in connection with this application; and that the purpose of said loan(s), if awarded, shall be to fund construction activities, and finally that if said award is made the applicant agrees to pay those costs which constitute the required applicant's share of the project cost; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Nocco)
Approve the hiring of Leah Volak to the Conservation Department as Stormwater Intern at the hourly rate of $12.00 not to exceed 300 hours
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the hiring of Leah Volak to the Conservation Department as Stormwater Intern at the hourly rate of $12.00 not to exceed 300 hours; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the hiring of Leah Volak to the Conservation Department as Stormwater Intern at the hourly rate of $12.00 not to exceed 300 hours; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Nocco)
Appoint Rhonda Buck to the position of Library Technician for 35 hours a week at a grade 5, step 4 rate of $17.19 per hour effective April 11, 2019, and that the Board of Selectmen appoint Corey...
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Rhonda Buck to the position of Library Technician for 35 hours a week at a grade 5, step 4 rate of $17.19 per hour effective April 11, 2019, and that the Board of Selectmen appoint Corey Robinson to the position of Skilled Laborer at the rate of $25.97 per hour with a start date of April 8, 2019, and finally that the Board of Selectmen appoint George Dupras to the position of Clerk of the Works at the weekly salary of $1250.00; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Rhonda Buck to the position of Library Technician for 35 hours a week at a grade 5, step 4 rate of $17.19 per hour effective April 11, 2019, and that the Board of Selectmen appoint Corey Robinson to the position of Skilled Laborer at the rate of $25.97 per hour with a start date of April 8, 2019, and finally that the Board of Selectmen appoint George Dupras to the position of Clerk of the Works at the weekly salary of $1250.00; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Nocco)
Make no comment on the three requests for comments presented to the Board
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen make no comment on the three requests for comments presented to the Board; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen make no comment on the three requests for comments presented to the Board; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Nocco)
Authorize the Town Administrator to enter into a contract with Patriot Properties for a total of $73,500.00 for FY 20- FY 22
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Administrator to enter into a contract with Patriot Properties for a total of $73,500.00 for FY 20- FY 22; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Administrator to enter into a contract with Patriot Properties for a total of $73,500.00 for FY 20- FY 22; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Nocco)
Authorize the Town Administrator to enter into a 36 month contract with Toshiba Business Solutions as presented
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Administrator to enter into a 36 month contract with Toshiba Business Solutions 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 enter into a 36 month contract with Toshiba Business Solutions as presented; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Nocco)
Authorize the change of location for Royalty Group to 425 Middlesex Road
Selectman Keohane moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the change of location for Royalty Group to 425 Middlesex Road; Selectman Nocco seconds; 3-2-0 motion passes with Selectman Wennerstrom and Selectman Robson opposed
Yes: Keohane, Nocco, ReaultNo: Robson, Wennerstrom
From the minutes
“Selectman Keohane moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the change of location for Royalty Group to 425 Middlesex Road; Selectman Nocco seconds; 3-2-0 motion passes with Selectman Wennerstrom and Selectman Robson opposed.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Nocco)
6. 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)
8. 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, IAFF Local 5018 and to discuss strategy with respect to litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's litigating position, Dutton Litigation, and the chair so declares; 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, IAFF Local 5018 and to discuss strategy with respect to litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's litigating position, Dutton Litigation, and the chair so declares; 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)
10. Adjournment
Adjourn
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn at 10:12 PM; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn at 10:12 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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