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September 16, 2019
26 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Hillari Wennerstrom, David Robson, Richard Reault, Steven Nocco, Ronald Keohane
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
2. Meeting Minutes
Approve the regular session meeting minutes from August 12, 2019
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session meeting minutes from August 12, 2019; 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 August 12, 2019; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Approve the regular session meeting minutes from August 26, 2019
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session meeting minutes from August 26, 2019; 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 August 26, 2019; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Approve but not release the regular session meeting minutes from August 12, 2019
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the regular session meeting minutes from August 12, 2019; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the regular session meeting minutes from August 12, 2019; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Approve but not release the regular session meeting minutes from August 26, 2019
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the regular session meeting minutes from August 26, 2019; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the regular session meeting minutes from August 26, 2019; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Release the previously approved executive session meeting minutes from February 11, February 25, March 11, April 22, May 6, and May 21, 2019
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen release the previously approved executive session meeting minutes from February 11, February 25, March 11, April 22, May 6, and May 21, 2019; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen release the previously approved executive session meeting minutes from February 11, February 25, March 11, April 22, May 6, and May 21, 2019; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
3. 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 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 pole petition as presented
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the pole petition as presented; Selectman Robson seconds motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the pole petition as presented; 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 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)
Approve the pole petition as requested
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the pole petition as requested; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the pole petition as requested; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Instruct the Town Administrator and Town Collector to move forward with the foreclosure
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen instruct the Town Administrator and Town Collector to move forward with the foreclosure; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
Yes: Keohane, Nocco, Reault, RobsonSelectman Wennerstrom had recused herself and left the room at 6:51 PM and returned at 7:03 PM, after this vote; she is not shown voting, and the count (4-0-0) matches the other four members.
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen instruct the Town Administrator and Town Collector to move forward with the foreclosure; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Keohane)
Approve the timeline as presented
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the timeline as presented; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0- 0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the timeline as presented; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0- 0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Appoint Mr. Zwicker to the position of Town Engineer with a start date of October 7, 2019 at the salary of $100,000.00 with a $2000 travel stipend
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Mr. Zwicker to the position of Town Engineer with a start date of October 7, 2019 at the salary of $100,000.00 with a $2000 travel stipend; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Mr. Zwicker to the position of Town Engineer with a start date of October 7, 2019 at the salary of $100,000.00 with a $2000 travel stipend; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Appoint Thomas Feeney to the position of Equipment Operator at the rate of $28.58 hourly with a start date of Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Thomas Feeney to the position of Equipment Operator at the rate of $28.58 hourly with a start date of Tuesday, September 17, 2019; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Thomas Feeney to the position of Equipment Operator at the rate of $28.58 hourly with a start date of Tuesday, September 17, 2019; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Appoint Robin Diorio to the position of Associate Member on the Recreation Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2022
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Robin Diorio to the position of Associate Member on the Recreation Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2022; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Robin Diorio to the position of Associate Member on the Recreation Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2022; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Appoint Jennifer Barry to the position of full time public safety dispatcher
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Jennifer Barry to the position of full time public safety dispatcher; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Jennifer Barry to the position of full time public safety dispatcher; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Ratify the Fire Chief and Assistant Fire Chief Contracts as presented
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen ratify the Fire Chief and Assistant Fire Chief Contracts as presented; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0- 0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen ratify the Fire Chief and Assistant Fire Chief Contracts as presented; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0- 0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Waive the Town's right to first refusal on the affordable unit identified as 20 Merrimac Way Unit E
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen waive the Town's right to first refusal on the affordable unit identified as 20 Merrimac Way Unit E; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen waive the Town's right to first refusal on the affordable unit identified as 20 Merrimac Way Unit E; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Authorize the Town Administrator to execute the lease with an additional termination clause that if the Town has to terminate after two years the tenant would be reimbursed for the cost of repairs...
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Administrator to execute the lease with an additional termination clause that if the Town has to terminate after two years the tenant would be reimbursed for the cost of repairs related to obtaining an occupancy permit; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Administrator to execute the lease with an additional termination clause that if the Town has to terminate after two years the tenant would be reimbursed for the cost of repairs related to obtaining an occupancy permit; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Accept the donation from Lowell General Hospital and instruct the Town Administrator to send a thank you letter
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the donation from Lowell General Hospital and instruct the Town Administrator to send a thank you letter; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the donation from Lowell General Hospital and instruct the Town Administrator to send a thank you letter; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
6. Correspondence
Accept the correspondence as presented
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the correspondence as presented; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the correspondence as presented; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
8. Selectmen's Reports
Enter into executive session Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30 A, Section 21(a): Exemption 2: To conduct collective bargaining sessions - NEPBA Local 8a Grievance, SEIU Local 888 Mid Managers and...
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen enter into executive session Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30 A, Section 21(a): Exemption 2: To conduct collective bargaining sessions - NEPBA Local 8a Grievance, SEIU Local 888 Mid Managers and Exemption 3: To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares - NEPBA Local 8a Grievance, SEIU Local 888 Mid Managers; Selectman Robson seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane, YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen enter into executive session Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30 A, Section 21(a): Exemption 2: To conduct collective bargaining sessions - NEPBA Local 8a Grievance, SEIU Local 888 Mid Managers and Exemption 3: To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares - NEPBA Local 8a Grievance, SEIU Local 888 Mid Managers; Selectman Robson seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane, YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
10. Adjournment
Adjourn
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, 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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