MassVoter.com← Tyngsborough Select BoardTyngsborough Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
August 26, 2019
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Richard Reault, who is counted absent.
Present: Hillari Wennerstrom, David Robson, Steven Nocco, Ronald Keohane
Absent: Richard Reault
Every vote, in order
5. New Business
Ratify the approval for the internal borrowing of up to $300,000.00 as approved in Article 21 of the May 2019 Town Meeting, and to direct the Town Treasurer to notify the Department of Revenue
Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen ratify the approval for the internal borrowing of up to $300,000.00 as approved in Article 21 of the May 2019 Town Meeting, and to direct the Town Treasurer to notify the Department of Revenue; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen ratify the approval for the internal borrowing of up to $300,000.00 as approved in Article 21 of the May 2019 Town Meeting, and to direct the Town Treasurer to notify the Department of Revenue; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Nocco, second: Keohane)
Designate the members of the Council on Aging as Special Municipal Employees for three years
Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen designate the members of the Council on Aging as Special Municipal Employees for three years; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen designate the members of the Council on Aging as Special Municipal Employees for three years; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Nocco, second: Keohane)
Authorize the Town Administrator to enter into a contract with Weston & Sampson Engineering, Inc. as presented for a dollar amount not to exceed $34,000.00
Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Administrator to enter into a contract with Weston & Sampson Engineering, Inc. as presented for a dollar amount not to exceed $34,000.00; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Administrator to enter into a contract with Weston & Sampson Engineering, Inc. as presented for a dollar amount not to exceed $34,000.00; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Nocco, second: Keohane)
Make no comment on the application for a special permit to operate a massage therapy business at 168 Middlesex Road
Selectman Keohane moves that the Board of Selectmen make no comment on the application for a special permit to operate a massage therapy business at 168 Middlesex Road; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 3-0-0
Yes: Keohane, Robson, WennerstromThe minutes say Selectman Nocco stepped out of the meeting at 6:34 PM and returned at 6:39 PM, after this vote; he is not shown voting, and the count (3-0-0) matches the three members in the room.
From the minutes
“Selectman Keohane moves that the Board of Selectmen make no comment on the application for a special permit to operate a massage therapy business at 168 Middlesex Road; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Robson)
6. Old Business
Approve the Board/Admin goals as presented including the addition of developing a long term road repair funding plan
Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Board/Admin goals as presented including the addition of developing a long term road repair funding plan; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Board/Admin goals as presented including the addition of developing a long term road repair funding plan; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Nocco, second: Robson)
7. Correspondence
Accept the correspondence included in the packet tonight
Selectman Nocco 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 Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the correspondence included in the packet tonight; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Nocco, second: Robson)
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:...
Selectman Nocco 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 exemption 7 to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements, specifically G.L. c. 214, Section 1B- "Right to Privacy"; Selectman Robson seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Nocco 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 exemption 7 to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements, specifically G.L. c. 214, Section 1B- "Right to Privacy"; Selectman Robson seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Nocco, second: Robson)
11. Adjournment
Adjourn
Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectman adjourn; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectman adjourn; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Nocco, 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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