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October 7, 2019
14 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 September 16, 2019
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session meeting minutes from September 16, 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 September 16, 2019; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Approve but not release the Executive Session minutes from August 29 and September 16, 2019
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the Executive Session minutes from August 29 and September 16, 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 Executive Session minutes from August 29 and September 16, 2019; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
3. Citizen/Business Time
Open the public hearing and waive the reading of the abutters notice and legal ad
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing and 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 open the public hearing and 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)
Grant the license requests as presented and waive all fees associated with the request
Selectman Keohane moves that the Board of Selectmen grant the license requests as presented and waive all fees associated with the request; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-1 with Selectman Reault abstaining
Yes: Keohane, Nocco, Robson, WennerstromAbstained: Reault
From the minutes
“Selectman Keohane moves that the Board of Selectmen grant the license requests as presented and waive all fees associated with the request; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-1 with Selectman Reault abstaining.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Robson)
5. New Business
Grant a one day liquor license to the Academy of Notre Dame on October 19, 2019 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM with Vitoria Pacifico as manager
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen grant a one day liquor license to the Academy of Notre Dame on October 19, 2019 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM with Vitoria Pacifico as manager; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen grant a one day liquor license to the Academy of Notre Dame on October 19, 2019 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM with Vitoria Pacifico as manager; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Accept the grant
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the grant; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the grant; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Approve the inter-municipal agreement with Westford and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the inter-municipal agreement with Westford and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the inter-municipal agreement with Westford and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Approve the agreement as presented and authorize the Town Administrator to execute it
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the agreement as presented and authorize the Town Administrator to execute it; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the agreement as presented and authorize the Town Administrator to execute it; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Appoint Brigette Bell to the position of ADA Coordinator for a term to expire June 30, 2022
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Brigette Bell to the position of ADA Coordinator 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 Brigette Bell to the position of ADA Coordinator for a term to expire June 30, 2022; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Accept the disclosure of Brigette Bell
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the disclosure of Brigette Bell; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the disclosure of Brigette Bell; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Approve the appointments as presented
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the appointments as presented; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the appointments as presented; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Authorize the Town Administrator to expend chapter 90 money up to 50% of the total cost to replace the Lawndale Culvert, not to exceed $40,000.00
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Administrator to expend chapter 90 money up to 50% of the total cost to replace the Lawndale Culvert, not to exceed $40,000.00; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Administrator to expend chapter 90 money up to 50% of the total cost to replace the Lawndale Culvert, not to exceed $40,000.00; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
9. Selectmen's Reports
Enter into executive session under Exemption 3 To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining and...
Selectman Richard Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen enter into executive session under Exemption 3 To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining and litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares; Opioid Litigation, SEIU Local 888 Mid-Managers and Clerical Union, Assistant Fire Chief; 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 Richard Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen enter into executive session under Exemption 3 To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining and litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares; Opioid Litigation, SEIU Local 888 Mid-Managers and Clerical Union, Assistant Fire Chief; 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)
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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