MassVoter.com← Tyngsborough Select BoardTyngsborough Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
December 9, 2019
16 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Steven Nocco, who is counted absent.
Present: Hillari Wennerstrom, David Robson, Richard Reault, Ronald Keohane
Absent: Steven Nocco
Every vote, in order
2. Meeting Minutes
Approve the regular session minutes from November 18 and December 4, 2019
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session minutes from November 18 and December 4, 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 November 18 and December 4, 2019; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Approve but not release the executive session minutes from November 18, 2019
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the executive session minutes from November 18, 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 minutes from November 18, 2019; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
4. New Business
Appoint Officer Evan Donnelly and Officer Edward Caissie to the position of Master Patrolman effective immediately
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Officer Evan Donnelly and Officer Edward Caissie to the position of Master Patrolman effective immediately; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Officer Evan Donnelly and Officer Edward Caissie to the position of Master Patrolman effective immediately; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Appoint John Dragoumanos to the position of Special Police Officer
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint John Dragoumanos to the position of Special Police Officer; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint John Dragoumanos to the position of Special Police Officer; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Appoint Jared Aponte to the position of Assistant Treasurer at the hourly rate of $25.15 effective Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Jared Aponte to the position of Assistant Treasurer at the hourly rate of $25.15 effective Tuesday, December 10, 2019; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Jared Aponte to the position of Assistant Treasurer at the hourly rate of $25.15 effective Tuesday, December 10, 2019; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Appoint Richard Marais to the position of temporary employee in the conservation office at the hourly rate of $12.00 per hour, not to exceed total cost of $4500.00
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Richard Marais to the position of temporary employee in the conservation office at the hourly rate of $12.00 per hour, not to exceed total cost of $4500.00; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Richard Marais to the position of temporary employee in the conservation office at the hourly rate of $12.00 per hour, not to exceed total cost of $4500.00; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Appoint Raeanne Bowden to the position of Kitchen Worker at the hourly rate of $14.61 for up to 10 hours per week effective December 10, 2019
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Raeanne Bowden to the position of Kitchen Worker at the hourly rate of $14.61 for up to 10 hours per week effective December 10, 2019; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Raeanne Bowden to the position of Kitchen Worker at the hourly rate of $14.61 for up to 10 hours per week effective December 10, 2019; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Grant a one day liquor license for December 19, 2019 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM to the Academy of Notre Dame at 180 Middlesex Road with Victoria Pacifico as manager
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen grant a one day liquor license for December 19, 2019 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM to the Academy of Notre Dame at 180 Middlesex Road with Victoria Pacifico as manager; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen grant a one day liquor license for December 19, 2019 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM to the Academy of Notre Dame at 180 Middlesex Road with Victoria Pacifico as manager; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Adopt the Housing Production Plan as presented
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen adopt the Housing Production Plan as presented; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen adopt the Housing Production Plan as presented; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Extend the employment contract of the Chief of Police for one year, contingent on review of Counsel
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen extend the employment contract of the Chief of Police for one year, contingent on review of Counsel; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 4-0- 0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen extend the employment contract of the Chief of Police for one year, contingent on review of Counsel; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 4-0- 0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Keohane)
Approve and accept the review as presented and authorize the Chair to make any edits as needed
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve and accept the review as presented and authorize the Chair to make any edits as needed; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve and accept the review as presented and authorize the Chair to make any edits as needed; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Approve the liquor license renewals as presented with the exception of Stonehedge Inn & Spa and Stonehedge Cellars, but that the Board grant the license to Stonehedge as well as any local license...
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the liquor license renewals as presented with the exception of Stonehedge Inn & Spa and Stonehedge Cellars, but that the Board grant the license to Stonehedge as well as any local license issued to Stonehedge if 50% of past due taxes are paid by December 30 and 50% by February 1 and if payment for second payment is not achieved the licenses be revoked.; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the liquor license renewals as presented with the exception of Stonehedge Inn & Spa and Stonehedge Cellars, but that the Board grant the license to Stonehedge as well as any local license issued to Stonehedge if 50% of past due taxes are paid by December 30 and 50% by February 1 and if payment for second payment is not achieved the licenses be revoked.; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Waive permit fees associated with the project at 11 Indian Lane
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen waive permit fees associated with the project at 11 Indian Lane; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen waive permit fees associated with the project at 11 Indian Lane; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Resubmit the previous comment on the request for comment for the variance application at 425 Middlesex Road
Selectman Reault moves that the Board resubmit the previous comment on the request for comment for the variance application at 425 Middlesex Road; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board resubmit the previous comment on the request for comment for the variance application at 425 Middlesex Road; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
5. 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 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the correspondence included in the packet tonight; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
8. Adjournment
Adjourn
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn at 9:27 PM; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn at 9:27 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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