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Tyngsborough Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

August 12, 2019

24 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Steven Nocco and Hillari Wennerstrom, who are counted absent.

Present: David Robson, Richard Reault, Ronald Keohane

Absent: Steven Nocco, Hillari Wennerstrom

Every vote, in order

2. Meeting Minutes

Approve the regular session minutes from July 15, 2019 and July 23, 2019

Minutes, page 1

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session minutes from July 15, 2019 and July 23, 2019; Selectmen Keohane seconds; motion passes 3-0-0

From the minutes

“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session minutes from July 15, 2019 and July 23, 2019; Selectmen Keohane seconds; motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Keohane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve but not release the executive session minutes from July 15, 2019

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 2–0

Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the executive session minutes from July 15, 2019; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 2-0-1 with Selectman Keohane abstaining

Yes: Reault, RobsonAbstained: Keohane

From the minutes

“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the executive session minutes from July 15, 2019; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 2-0-1 with Selectman Keohane abstaining.” (Motion: Reault, second: Keohane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

3. Citizen/Business Time

Open the public hearing

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 3-0-0

From the minutes

“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Keohane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Waive the reading of the abutters notice and the legal ad

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen waive the reading of the abutters notice and the legal ad; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 3-0-0

From the minutes

“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen waive the reading of the abutters notice and the legal ad; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Keohane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen close the public hearing; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 3-0-0

From the minutes

“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen close the public hearing; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Keohane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Grant five, one day modification of hours on the Entertainment License for AMC Theaters on September 5, 6, 7, 13, and 14, 2019 to allow for entertainment up to but no later than 3:00 AM

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen grant five, one day modification of hours on the Entertainment License for AMC Theaters on September 5, 6, 7, 13, and 14, 2019 to allow for entertainment up to but no later than 3:00 AM ; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 3-0-0

From the minutes

“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen grant five, one day modification of hours on the Entertainment License for AMC Theaters on September 5, 6, 7, 13, and 14, 2019 to allow for entertainment up to but no later than 3:00 AM ; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Keohane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

5. New Business

Appoint Nicholas Silva to the position of Full-Time Patrol Officer effective August 22, 2019

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Nicholas Silva to the position of Full-Time Patrol Officer effective August 22, 2019; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 3-0-0

From the minutes

“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Nicholas Silva to the position of Full-Time Patrol Officer effective August 22, 2019; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Keohane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Appoint Ashley Cedorchuk to the position of full time dispatcher effective August 29, 2019

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Ashley Cedorchuk to the position of full time dispatcher effective August 29, 2019; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 3-0-0

From the minutes

“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Ashley Cedorchuk to the position of full time dispatcher effective August 29, 2019; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Keohane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Hereby approve and confirm the sale of $3,325,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2019 Bonds of the Town dated August 22, 2019 ("the Bonds"), to Fidelity Capital Markets, a Division...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen hereby approve and confirm the sale of $3,325,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2019 Bonds of the Town dated August 22, 2019 ("the Bonds"), to Fidelity Capital Markets, a Division of National Financial Services LLC at the price of $3,972,437.24 and accrued interest, if any. The Bonds shall be payable on August 15 of the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates as presented in the packet: and that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated July 31, 2019, and a final Official Statement dated August 7, 2019 (the "Official Statement"), each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted; and that the Town Treasurer and the Board of Selectmen be, and herby are, authorized to execute and deliver a continuing disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Bonds for the benefit of the holders of the Bonds from time to time; and That the Board of Selectmen authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures

From the minutes

“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen hereby approve and confirm the sale of $3,325,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2019 Bonds of the Town dated August 22, 2019 ("the Bonds"), to Fidelity Capital Markets, a Division of National Financial Services LLC at the price of $3,972,437.24 and accrued interest, if any. The Bonds shall be payable on August 15 of the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates as presented in the packet: and that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated July 31, 2019, and a final Official Statement dated August 7, 2019 (the "Official Statement"), each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted; and that the Town Treasurer and the Board of Selectmen be, and herby are, authorized to execute and deliver a continuing disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Bonds for the benefit of the holders of the Bonds from time to time; and That the Board of Selectmen authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Bonds and to comply with relevant securities laws; and that each member of the Board of Selectmen, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes; Selectman Keohane second; motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Keohane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Grant a one day liquor license to the Friends of Tyngsborough Public Library with Steve Brogan as manager for Old Town Hall at 10 Kendall Road on August 25, 2019 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Selectman Richard Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen grant a one day liquor license to the Friends of Tyngsborough Public Library with Steve Brogan as manager for Old Town Hall at 10 Kendall Road on August 25, 2019 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 3-0-0

From the minutes

“Selectman Richard Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen grant a one day liquor license to the Friends of Tyngsborough Public Library with Steve Brogan as manager for Old Town Hall at 10 Kendall Road on August 25, 2019 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Keohane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Extend the agreement dated December 12, 1968 between the Town of Tyngsborough and the Town of Dracut to cover "Long Pond Club, Inc

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen extend the agreement dated December 12, 1968 between the Town of Tyngsborough and the Town of Dracut to cover "Long Pond Club, Inc."; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 3-0-0

From the minutes

“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen extend the agreement dated December 12, 1968 between the Town of Tyngsborough and the Town of Dracut to cover "Long Pond Club, Inc."; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Keohane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Authorize the Town Administrator to send a letter to the state identifying these parcels as possible replication land as presented

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Administrator to send a letter to the state identifying these parcels as possible replication land as presented; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 3-0-0

From the minutes

“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Administrator to send a letter to the state identifying these parcels as possible replication land as presented; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Keohane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Waive the right of first refusal on the affordable unit identified as 27 Merrimac Way Unit E

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen waive the right of first refusal on the affordable unit identified as 27 Merrimac Way Unit E; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 3-0-0

From the minutes

“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen waive the right of first refusal on the affordable unit identified as 27 Merrimac Way Unit E; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Keohane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Make no comment on the application

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen make no comment on the application; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 3-0-0

From the minutes

“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen make no comment on the application; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Keohane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Ratify the contract amendments as presented

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen ratify the contract amendments as presented; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 3-0-0

From the minutes

“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen ratify the contract amendments as presented; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Keohane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Ratify the new job description and increase to forty hours weekly for the Recreation Director as presented

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen ratify the new job description and increase to forty hours weekly for the Recreation Director as presented; Selectmen Keohane seconds; motion passes 3- 0-0

From the minutes

“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen ratify the new job description and increase to forty hours weekly for the Recreation Director as presented; Selectmen Keohane seconds; motion passes 3- 0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Keohane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Accept the gift of a memorial bench to be installed at the Town Beach on Lake Mascuppic in honor of Eleanor Thibodeau

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the gift of a memorial bench to be installed at the Town Beach on Lake Mascuppic in honor of Eleanor Thibodeau; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 3-0-0

From the minutes

“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the gift of a memorial bench to be installed at the Town Beach on Lake Mascuppic in honor of Eleanor Thibodeau; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Keohane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Appoint Jennifer Wilson as the Temporary Assistant Assessor for an average of 5 hours weekly at the current salary rate for up to 12 weeks, starting August 13, 2019

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Jennifer Wilson as the Temporary Assistant Assessor for an average of 5 hours weekly at the current salary rate for up to 12 weeks, starting August 13, 2019; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 3-0-0

From the minutes

“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Jennifer Wilson as the Temporary Assistant Assessor for an average of 5 hours weekly at the current salary rate for up to 12 weeks, starting August 13, 2019; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Keohane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Appoint Charlene Muscato to the position of Outreach Worker at the Council on Aging at the rate of $14.21 per hour for less than ten hours weekly with a start date of August 26, 2019

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Charlene Muscato to the position of Outreach Worker at the Council on Aging at the rate of $14.21 per hour for less than ten hours weekly with a start date of August 26, 2019; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 3-0-0

From the minutes

“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Charlene Muscato to the position of Outreach Worker at the Council on Aging at the rate of $14.21 per hour for less than ten hours weekly with a start date of August 26, 2019; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Keohane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

7. Correspondence

Accept the Correspondence as presented

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the Correspondence as presented; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 3-0-0

From the minutes

“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the Correspondence as presented; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Keohane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

8. Town Administrator's Report

Keohane and Selectman Reault sit in on interviews for Town Engineer and that Selectman Wennerstrom and Selectman Robson sit in on the interviews for the Finance Director

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Selectman Reault moves that Selectmen Keohane and Selectman Reault sit in on interviews for Town Engineer and that Selectman Wennerstrom and Selectman Robson sit in on the interviews for the Finance Director; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 3-0-0

From the minutes

“Selectman Reault moves that Selectmen Keohane and Selectman Reault sit in on interviews for Town Engineer and that Selectman Wennerstrom and Selectman Robson sit in on the interviews for the Finance Director; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Keohane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Accept the Town Administrator's Report

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the Town Administrator's Report; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 3-0-0

From the minutes

“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the Town Administrator's Report; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Keohane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

9. 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-...

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Selectmen 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- non-union employees and IAFF Local 5018; Selectman Keohane seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane, YES; Selectman Reault, YES; Selectman Robson, YES; motion passes 3-0-0

From the minutes

“Selectmen 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- non-union employees and IAFF Local 5018; Selectman Keohane seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane, YES; Selectman Reault, YES; Selectman Robson, YES; motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Keohane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

1. Exemption 3- To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining as an open

Adjourn

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn at 8:27 PM; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 3-0-0

From the minutes

“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn at 8:27 PM; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Keohane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

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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