MassVoter.com← Tyngsborough Select BoardTyngsborough Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
November 18, 2019
25 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Ronald Keohane, who is counted absent.
Present: Hillari Wennerstrom, David Robson, Richard Reault, Steven Nocco
Absent: Ronald Keohane
Every vote, in order
2. Meeting Minutes
Approve the regular session minutes from October 28, 2019 and November 12, 2019
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session minutes from October 28, 2019 and November 12, 2019; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session minutes from October 28, 2019 and November 12, 2019; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Approve but not release the executive session meeting minutes from October 28, 2019
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the executive session meeting minutes from October 28, 2019; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the executive session meeting minutes from October 28, 2019; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (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 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Waive the reading of the hearing notice and the legal ad
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen waive the reading of the hearing notice and the legal ad; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen waive the reading of the hearing notice and the legal ad; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (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 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen close the public hearing; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Grant a permanent modification of hours on the cinema license issued to AMC Theaters at 440 Middlesex Road to allow for entertainment up until but not later than 3:00 AM
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen grant a permanent modification of hours on the cinema license issued to AMC Theaters at 440 Middlesex Road to allow for entertainment up until but not later than 3:00 AM; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen grant a permanent modification of hours on the cinema license issued to AMC Theaters at 440 Middlesex Road to allow for entertainment up until but not later than 3:00 AM; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Open the public hearing
Selectman Richard Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Richard Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Waive the reading of the legal ad and abutter's notice
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen waive the reading of the legal ad and abutter's notice; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen waive the reading of the legal ad and abutter's notice; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (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 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen close the public hearing; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Approve the transfer of the liquor license and common victualler's license issued to George Tsingos & Anastasios Doukas to Kiro Karas Inc
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the transfer of the liquor license and common victualler's license issued to George Tsingos & Anastasios Doukas to Kiro Karas Inc. Further, I move that the Board of Selectmen approve the appointment of Ayman Mikhail as manager and approve the pledge of the liquor license to George Tsingos & Anastasia Doukas as requested; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the transfer of the liquor license and common victualler's license issued to George Tsingos & Anastasios Doukas to Kiro Karas Inc. Further, I move that the Board of Selectmen approve the appointment of Ayman Mikhail as manager and approve the pledge of the liquor license to George Tsingos & Anastasia Doukas as requested; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Open the public hearing and waive the reading of the legal ad
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing and waive the reading of the legal ad; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing and waive the reading of the legal ad; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (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 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen close the public hearing; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Set the tax rate at a single factor of one
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen set the tax rate at a single factor of one; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen set the tax rate at a single factor of one; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (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 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Waive the reading of the abutter's notice and legal ad
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen waive the reading of the abutter's notice and legal ad; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen waive the reading of the abutter's notice and legal ad; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (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 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen close the public hearing; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (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 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the pole petition as presented; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
8. New Business
Designate the parcel of land identified as Map 15, Parcel 59, Lot 0 to be used for floodplain and stormwater protection only and to notify the Assessor's office as such
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen designate the parcel of land identified as Map 15, Parcel 59, Lot 0 to be used for floodplain and stormwater protection only and to notify the Assessor's office as such; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen designate the parcel of land identified as Map 15, Parcel 59, Lot 0 to be used for floodplain and stormwater protection only and to notify the Assessor's office as such; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Appoint Michael Gagnon to the position of seasonal employee for the highway department to be compensated $26.49 per hour during the period of December 1, 2019 through April 1, 2020, further that...
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Michael Gagnon to the position of seasonal employee for the highway department to be compensated $26.49 per hour during the period of December 1, 2019 through April 1, 2020, further that the Board authorize the Highway Department to hire Robert Pelletier, Dennis Sintiris, Paul Bergeron, William Lussier, and Jacob Coutu on an as needed basis to be compensated at the rate of $20.90 per hour; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Michael Gagnon to the position of seasonal employee for the highway department to be compensated $26.49 per hour during the period of December 1, 2019 through April 1, 2020, further that the Board authorize the Highway Department to hire Robert Pelletier, Dennis Sintiris, Paul Bergeron, William Lussier, and Jacob Coutu on an as needed basis to be compensated at the rate of $20.90 per hour; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Approve the local license renewals as presented contingent on the receipt of all required documents and fees with the exception of all licenses issued to Stonehedge Inn & Spa
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the local license renewals as presented contingent on the receipt of all required documents and fees with the exception of all licenses issued to Stonehedge Inn & Spa; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the local license renewals as presented contingent on the receipt of all required documents and fees with the exception of all licenses issued to Stonehedge Inn & Spa; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Formally leave the Nashoba Minuteman Health Group as of May 31, 2020
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen formally leave the Nashoba Minuteman Health Group as of May 31, 2020; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen formally leave the Nashoba Minuteman Health Group as of May 31, 2020; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Allow New England Beekeeping Supplies, Inc. d/b/a Honeybound Mead to serve samples in accordance with MGL Chapter 138 Section 19B at the property located at 7 Locust Avenue in Tyngsborough
Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen allow New England Beekeeping Supplies, Inc. d/b/a Honeybound Mead to serve samples in accordance with MGL Chapter 138 Section 19B at the property located at 7 Locust Avenue in Tyngsborough; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 3-0-0 with Selectman Reault recused
Yes: Nocco, Robson, WennerstromThe minutes say Richard Reault stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen allow New England Beekeeping Supplies, Inc. d/b/a Honeybound Mead to serve samples in accordance with MGL Chapter 138 Section 19B at the property located at 7 Locust Avenue in Tyngsborough; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 3-0-0 with Selectman Reault recused.” (Motion: Nocco, second: Robson)
10. Correspondence
Approve the correspondence included in the packet this evening
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the correspondence included in the packet this evening; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the correspondence included in the packet this evening; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
12. Selectmen's Reports
Enter into executive session under exemption 3 To conduct collective bargaining as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so...
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen enter into executive session under exemption 3 To conduct collective bargaining as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares; Assistant Fire Chief; Selectman Robson seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen enter into executive session under exemption 3 To conduct collective bargaining as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares; Assistant Fire Chief; Selectman Robson seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
14. Adjournment
Adjourn
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn at 9:01 PM; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn at 9:01 PM; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (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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