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October 28, 2019
25 recorded votes, 0 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 meeting minutes from October 7, 2019
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the meeting minutes from October 7, 2019; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the meeting minutes from October 7, 2019; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Approve but not release the executive session minutes from October 7, 2019
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the executive session minutes from October 7, 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 October 7, 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 hearing notice and legal ad
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen waive the reading of the hearing 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 hearing notice and legal ad; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Close the public hearing
Selectman Richard Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen close the public hearing; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Richard Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen close the public hearing; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Grant a Special Permit for a Commercial Kennel to Claddagh Springs, LLC for the property located at 394 Middlesex Road with the following conditions: 1
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen grant a Special Permit for a Commercial Kennel to Claddagh Springs, LLC for the property located at 394 Middlesex Road with the following conditions: 1. The Applicant must obtain all required building and electrical permits, and pass all required inspections and comply with any other areas required by Federal, State, or local laws and regulations. 2. The Applicant shall install soundproofing to insure the neighbors on either side are not bothered by barking dogs. 3. A ventilation system must be installed in a manner sufficient to dispose of dog odors. 4. A change in ownership and transfer of the special permit will require approval from the Board of Selectmen. 5. Failure to comply with all the above conditions shall be deemed cause to revoke or modify this Decision. Selectman Robson Seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen grant a Special Permit for a Commercial Kennel to Claddagh Springs, LLC for the property located at 394 Middlesex Road with the following conditions: 1. The Applicant must obtain all required building and electrical permits, and pass all required inspections and comply with any other areas required by Federal, State, or local laws and regulations. 2. The Applicant shall install soundproofing to insure the neighbors on either side are not bothered by barking dogs. 3. A ventilation system must be installed in a manner sufficient to dispose of dog odors. 4. A change in ownership and transfer of the special permit will require approval from the Board of Selectmen. 5. Failure to comply with all the above conditions shall be deemed cause to revoke or modify this Decision. Selectman Robson Seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
5. Failure to comply with all the above conditions shall be deemed cause to
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 hearing ad and the abutters notice
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen waive the reading of the hearing ad and the abutters notice; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen waive the reading of the hearing ad and the abutters notice; 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)
2. The grant of the Special Permit will not be detrimental or injurious to the neighborhood in
Grant a Home Occupation Special Permit to Karen Mahon for the property located at 7 Jasper Lane in Tyngsborough MA for One on One Mental Health Counseling with the following conditions: 1
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen grant a Home Occupation Special Permit to Karen Mahon for the property located at 7 Jasper Lane in Tyngsborough MA for One on One Mental Health Counseling with the following conditions: 1. The Applicant must obtain all required building and electrical permits, as well as all required Board of Health permits; and shall pass all required inspections and comply with any other areas required by Federal, State, or local laws and regulations. 2. The applicant shall not be authorized to install any signage on the property. 3. The applicant shall operate by appointment only. 4. A change in ownership and transfer of the special permit will require approval from the Board of Selectmen. 5. Failure to comply with all the above conditions shall be deemed cause to revoke or modify this Decision. Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen grant a Home Occupation Special Permit to Karen Mahon for the property located at 7 Jasper Lane in Tyngsborough MA for One on One Mental Health Counseling with the following conditions: 1. The Applicant must obtain all required building and electrical permits, as well as all required Board of Health permits; and shall pass all required inspections and comply with any other areas required by Federal, State, or local laws and regulations. 2. The applicant shall not be authorized to install any signage on the property. 3. The applicant shall operate by appointment only. 4. A change in ownership and transfer of the special permit will require approval from the Board of Selectmen. 5. Failure to comply with all the above conditions shall be deemed cause to revoke or modify this Decision. Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
6. New Business *returned to following brief discussion on Item 7A at 7:23 PM
Ratify the agreement as presented with SEIU Local 888 Clerical Union
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen ratify the agreement as presented with SEIU Local 888 Clerical Union; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen ratify the agreement as presented with SEIU Local 888 Clerical Union; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Approve the contract with Northeast Sand & Gravel and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the contract with Northeast Sand & Gravel and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the contract with Northeast Sand & Gravel and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Accept the grant in the amount of $7200.00 and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the grant in the amount of $7200.00 and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the grant in the amount of $7200.00 and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Make no comment on the request for comments at 70 Scribner Road and 352 Middlesex Road
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen make no comment on the request for comments at 70 Scribner Road and 352 Middlesex Road; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen make no comment on the request for comments at 70 Scribner Road and 352 Middlesex Road; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Authorize the Town Administrator to post the vacancy
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Administrator to post the vacancy; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Administrator to post the vacancy; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Place article 1 & 2 and recommend both
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen place article 1 & 2 and recommend both; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5- 0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen place article 1 & 2 and recommend both; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5- 0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Place and recommend Article 3
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen place and recommend Article 3; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen place and recommend Article 3; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Place and recommend Article 4
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen place and recommend Article 4; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen place and recommend Article 4; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Place article 5
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen place article 5; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen place article 5; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Place and recommend Article 6 and recommend the TIF agreement
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen place and recommend Article 6 and recommend the TIF agreement; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen place and recommend Article 6 and recommend the TIF agreement; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Place and recommend Article 7
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen place and recommend Article 7; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen place and recommend Article 7; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Post the Special Town Meeting Warrant for November 12, 2019
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen post the Special Town Meeting Warrant for November 12, 2019; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen post the Special Town Meeting Warrant for November 12, 2019; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
8. Correspondence
Accept the correspondence included in the packet tonight
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the correspondence included in the packet tonight; 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 tonight; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
10. Selectmen's Reports
Enter into Executive Session under 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...
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen enter into Executive Session under 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; Health Insurance Negotiations and under 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 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 under 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; Health Insurance Negotiations and under 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 Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
3. Exemption 7- To comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special
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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