MassVoter.com← Tyngsborough Select BoardTyngsborough Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
January 6, 2020
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
Enter into executive session under exemption 3: to discuss strategy with respect to litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's litigating position: Boston East...
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen enter into executive session under exemption 3: to discuss strategy with respect to litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's litigating position: Boston East Tyng Holdings LLC Case #19-41901, and the chair so declares; Selectman Robson seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: 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 discuss strategy with respect to litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's litigating position: Boston East Tyng Holdings LLC Case #19-41901, and the chair so declares; Selectman Robson seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
3. Meeting Minutes
Approve the regular session minutes from December 9, 2019
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session minutes from December 9, 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 December 9, 2019; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
4. 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 legal ad and the abutters notice
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen waive the reading of the legal ad and the abutters 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 the abutters 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 Class II Used Dealer License to Joe's Auto & Towing at 54 Pawtucket Boulevard with a limit of 10 vehicles for sale at a time, seven of which is the limit for exterior cars
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Class II Used Dealer License to Joe's Auto & Towing at 54 Pawtucket Boulevard with a limit of 10 vehicles for sale at a time, seven of which is the limit for exterior cars; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Class II Used Dealer License to Joe's Auto & Towing at 54 Pawtucket Boulevard with a limit of 10 vehicles for sale at a time, seven of which is the limit for exterior cars; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
8. New Business
Appoint Kara McSwiggin to the position of Town Accountant at the rate of $87,000 annually with a start date of January 13, 2020 and that the Board authorize the Town Administrator to sign her...
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Kara McSwiggin to the position of Town Accountant at the rate of $87,000 annually with a start date of January 13, 2020 and that the Board authorize the Town Administrator to sign her contract with approval of the Chair; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Kara McSwiggin to the position of Town Accountant at the rate of $87,000 annually with a start date of January 13, 2020 and that the Board authorize the Town Administrator to sign her contract with approval of the Chair; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Appoint Patrick McCormick to the position of Equipment Operator at the rate of $28.58 per hour with a start date of Tuesday, January 7, 2020
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Patrick McCormick to the position of Equipment Operator at the rate of $28.58 per hour with a start date of Tuesday, January 7, 2020; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Patrick McCormick to the position of Equipment Operator at the rate of $28.58 per hour with a start date of Tuesday, January 7, 2020; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Appoint Justin Sultzbach to the position of Records Access Officer for the Town
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Justin Sultzbach to the position of Records Access Officer for the Town; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Justin Sultzbach to the position of Records Access Officer for the Town; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Appoint Douglas Latulippe to the position of Alternate member on the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire June 30, 2022
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Douglas Latulippe to the position of Alternate member on the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire June 30, 2022; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Douglas Latulippe to the position of Alternate member on the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire June 30, 2022; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Make no comment on the application
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen make no comment on the application; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen make no comment on the application; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Accept the planning grant from the Massachusetts Office on Disability and authorize the Administrator to execute the contract
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectman accept the planning grant from the Massachusetts Office on Disability and authorize the Administrator to execute the contract; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectman accept the planning grant from the Massachusetts Office on Disability and authorize the Administrator to execute the contract; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Designate the position of Member on the Board of Health as Special Municipal Employees through June 30, 2022
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen designate the position of Member on the Board of Health as Special Municipal Employees through June 30, 2022; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen designate the position of Member on the Board of Health as Special Municipal Employees through June 30, 2022; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
9. Correspondence
Accept the correspondence in the packet tonight
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the correspondence 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 in the packet tonight; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
11. Selectmen's Reports
Enter into Executive Session under Exemption 2 To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the...
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen enter into Executive Session under Exemption 2 To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's bargaining position: Police Chief, Deputy Police Chief, Police Executive Assistant, Town Administrator, HR Coordinator and Exemption 3 To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's bargaining position: SEIU Local 888 Mid-Managers Union and opioid litigation; Selectman Robson seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: 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 2 To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's bargaining position: Police Chief, Deputy Police Chief, Police Executive Assistant, Town Administrator, HR Coordinator and Exemption 3 To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's bargaining position: SEIU Local 888 Mid-Managers Union and opioid litigation; Selectman Robson seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
13. Adjournment
Adjourn
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn; 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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