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January 27, 2020
22 recorded votes, 2 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 minutes from January 6, 2020
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session minutes from January 6, 2020; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-1 with Selectman Nocco abstaining
Yes: Keohane, Reault, Robson, WennerstromAbstained: Nocco
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session minutes from January 6, 2020; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-1 with Selectman Nocco abstaining.” (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 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)
Approve the Special Permit and authorize Town Administrator to draft a Special Permit to be reviewed by Town Counsel and formally adopted at the next meeting
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Special Permit and authorize Town Administrator to draft a Special Permit to be reviewed by Town Counsel and formally adopted at the next meeting; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Special Permit and authorize Town Administrator to draft a Special Permit to be reviewed by Town Counsel and formally adopted at the next meeting; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Accept the Declaration of Trust and file accordingly and that it include the requirement that one member be from the Housing Authority pending Town Counsel review
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the Declaration of Trust and file accordingly and that it include the requirement that one member be from the Housing Authority pending Town Counsel review; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the Declaration of Trust and file accordingly and that it include the requirement that one member be from the Housing Authority pending Town Counsel review; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Appoint Selectman Robson to the Police Union Sick Bank Committee
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Selectman Robson to the Police Union Sick Bank Committee; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0- 0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Selectman Robson to the Police Union Sick Bank Committee; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0- 0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
Appoint Melissa Hurynowicz to the position of Collector's Clerk at the hourly rate of $20.03
Selectman Reault moves that the Board appoint Melissa Hurynowicz to the position of Collector's Clerk at the hourly rate of $20.03; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
Yes: Keohane, Nocco, Reault, WennerstromThe minutes say David Robson stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board appoint Melissa Hurynowicz to the position of Collector's Clerk at the hourly rate of $20.03; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
Appoint Shaun Keegan to the position of Skilled Maintenance Craftsman at the rate of $24.78 per hour for a start date of February 3, 2020
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Shaun Keegan to the position of Skilled Maintenance Craftsman at the rate of $24.78 per hour for a start date of February 3, 2020; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Shaun Keegan to the position of Skilled Maintenance Craftsman at the rate of $24.78 per hour for a start date of February 3, 2020; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0- 0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0- 0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Declare their intentions to lay out the way known as Whitetail Drive per the recommendation of the Planning Board and instruct the Town Administrator to schedule a public hearing
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen declare their intentions to lay out the way known as Whitetail Drive per the recommendation of the Planning Board and instruct the Town Administrator to schedule a public hearing; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen declare their intentions to lay out the way known as Whitetail Drive per the recommendation of the Planning Board and instruct the Town Administrator to schedule a public hearing; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Make no comment on the request for comment at 194 Massapoag Road
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen make no comment on the request for comment at 194 Massapoag 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 comment at 194 Massapoag Road; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Make no comment on the request for comment on Triple Crown Estates Phase II
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen make no comment on the request for comment on Triple Crown Estates Phase II; 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 comment on Triple Crown Estates Phase II; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Authorize the contract for energy aggregation consulting with Colonial Power as presented
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the contract for energy aggregation consulting with Colonial Power as presented; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the contract for energy aggregation consulting with Colonial Power as presented; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Accept and authorize the contract for the Community Compact IT grant
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen accept and authorize the contract for the Community Compact IT grant; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen accept and authorize the contract for the Community Compact IT grant; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Ratify the contract changes to the Town Administrator's Contract as presented
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen ratify the contract changes to the Town Administrator's Contract as presented; Selectman Robson second; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen ratify the contract changes to the Town Administrator's Contract as presented; Selectman Robson second; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Approve the changes to the OTH fee structure and adopt the FPMH fee structure as presented
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the changes to the OTH fee structure and adopt the FPMH fee structure as presented; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the changes to the OTH fee structure and adopt the FPMH fee structure as presented; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Authorize the Highway Department to deficit spend up to $150,000.00 from the snow & ice budget
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Highway Department to deficit spend up to $150,000.00 from the snow & ice budget; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Highway Department to deficit spend up to $150,000.00 from the snow & ice budget; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Post the Presidential Primary Election Warrant
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen post the Presidential Primary Election Warrant; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen post the Presidential Primary Election Warrant; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
7. 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)
9. 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, HR Coordinator; and the Chair so declares; 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 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, HR Coordinator; and the Chair so declares; 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)
2. Adjournment
Adjourn
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn at 10:45 PM; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn at 10:45 PM; 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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