MassVoter.com← Tyngsborough Select BoardTyngsborough Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
June 10, 2019
29 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. Board Reorganization
Name Selectman Hillari Wennerstrom to the position of Chair
Selectman Robson moves that the Board of Selectmen name Selectman Hillari Wennerstrom to the position of Chair; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Robson moves that the Board of Selectmen name Selectman Hillari Wennerstrom to the position of Chair; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Robson, second: Nocco)
Name Selectman David Robson to the position of Vice Chair
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen name Selectman David Robson to the position of Vice Chair; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen name Selectman David Robson to the position of Vice Chair; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
Name Selectman Reault to the position of Clerk
Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen name Selectman Reault to the position of Clerk; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen name Selectman Reault to the position of Clerk; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Nocco, second: Robson)
3. Meeting Minutes
Approve the regular session meeting minutes from the May 6, 2019 meeting
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session meeting minutes from the May 6, 2019 meeting; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session meeting minutes from the May 6, 2019 meeting; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Approve but not release the Executive Session minutes from the May 6, 2019 meeting
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the Executive Session minutes from the May 6, 2019 meeting; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the Executive Session minutes from the May 6, 2019 meeting; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
4. Citizen/Business Time
Open the public hearing
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Waive the reading of the abutters notice and legal ad
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen waive the reading of the abutters notice and legal ad; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen waive the reading of the abutters notice and legal ad; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Close the public hearing
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen close the public hearing; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen close the public hearing; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Waive the fees associated with such licenses
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen waive the fees associated with such licenses; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen waive the fees associated with such licenses; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Open the public hearing
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Waive the reading of the abutters notice and the legal ad
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen waive the reading of the abutters notice and the legal ad; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen waive the reading of the abutters notice and the legal ad; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Close the public hearing
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen close the public hearing; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen close the public hearing; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Approve the transfer of the Common Victualler License to Atef Boulos doing business as Brother's Pizza as requested
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the transfer of the Common Victualler License to Atef Boulos doing business as Brother's Pizza as requested; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the transfer of the Common Victualler License to Atef Boulos doing business as Brother's Pizza as requested; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Support the creation of the Sustainability Committee as presented
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen support the creation of the Sustainability Committee as presented; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen support the creation of the Sustainability Committee as presented; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Approve the stormwater intern appointments as presented
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the stormwater intern appointments as presented; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0- 0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the stormwater intern appointments as presented; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0- 0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Appoint Selectman Reault and Selectman Keohane to the Capital Asset Management Committee
Selectman Robson moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Selectman Reault and Selectman Keohane to the Capital Asset Management Committee; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Robson moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Selectman Reault and Selectman Keohane to the Capital Asset Management Committee; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Robson, second: Nocco)
Appoint Selectman Reault to the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments
Selectman Keohane moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Selectman Reault to the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Keohane moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Selectman Reault to the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Robson)
Appoint Selectman Keohane to the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments as alternate
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Selectman Keohane to the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments as alternate; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Selectman Keohane to the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments as alternate; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Authorize the Highway Department to take the appropriate steps to formally adopt a handicap parking spot as presented
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Highway Department to take the appropriate steps to formally adopt a handicap parking spot as presented; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Highway Department to take the appropriate steps to formally adopt a handicap parking spot as presented; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Authorize the Town Administrator to enter into a contract with Landtech Consulting as presented
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Administrator to enter into a contract with Landtech Consulting as presented; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Administrator to enter into a contract with Landtech Consulting as presented; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Set a date for a Special Town Meeting to bring this back to the Town for 3.3 million
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen set a date for a Special Town Meeting to bring this back to the Town for 3.3 million. Selectman Robson seconds; motion passed 4-1 with Selectman Keohane opposed
Yes: Nocco, Reault, Robson, WennerstromNo: Keohane
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen set a date for a Special Town Meeting to bring this back to the Town for 3.3 million. Selectman Robson seconds; motion passed 4-1 with Selectman Keohane opposed.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Post the warrant for the Special Town Meeting on July 23, 2019 at 7:00 PM contingent on the logistics working on
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen post the warrant for the Special Town Meeting on July 23, 2019 at 7:00 PM contingent on the logistics working on; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-1
The minutes give the count as 4-0-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen post the warrant for the Special Town Meeting on July 23, 2019 at 7:00 PM contingent on the logistics working on; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-1.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Authorize the Town Administrator and Human Resources Coordinator to solicit insurance quotes on behalf of the Town
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Administrator and Human Resources Coordinator to solicit insurance quotes on behalf of the Town; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Administrator and Human Resources Coordinator to solicit insurance quotes on behalf of the Town; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Appoint Mary Pena to the position of Program Coordinator at the hourly rate of $14.21 for less than ten hours weekly with a start date of June 11, 2019
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Mary Pena to the position of Program Coordinator at the hourly rate of $14.21 for less than ten hours weekly with a start date of June 11, 2019; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Mary Pena to the position of Program Coordinator at the hourly rate of $14.21 for less than ten hours weekly with a start date of June 11, 2019; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Authorize the Town Administrator to enter into a contract with PJ Keating as presented
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Administrator to enter into a contract with PJ Keating as presented; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Administrator to enter into a contract with PJ Keating as presented; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
9. Correspondence
Accept the correspondence included in the packet
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the correspondence included in the packet; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the correspondence included in the packet; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
11. 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 Reault 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- SEIU Local 888 Clerical Chapter, IAFF, and non-union employees; Selectman Robson seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Robson- YES; Selectman Keohane- YES; Selectman Nocco- YES; Selectman Reault- YES; Selectman Wennerstrom- YES; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault 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- SEIU Local 888 Clerical Chapter, IAFF, and non-union employees; Selectman Robson seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Robson- YES; Selectman Keohane- YES; Selectman Nocco- YES; Selectman Reault- YES; Selectman Wennerstrom- YES; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
2. Exemption 3: To discuss strategy with respect to litigation as an open meeting
Adjourn executive session
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn executive session; Selectman Robson seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Robson- YES; Selectman Keohane- YES; Selectman Nocco- YES; Selectman Reault- YES; Selectman Wennerstrom- YES; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn executive session; Selectman Robson seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Robson- YES; Selectman Keohane- YES; Selectman Nocco- YES; Selectman Reault- YES; Selectman Wennerstrom- YES; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
13. Adjournment
Adjourn
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (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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