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February 10, 2020
14 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 meeting minutes from January 27, 2020
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session meeting minutes from January 27, 2020; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session meeting minutes from January 27, 2020; 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 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)
4. The nature of the proposed business activity which would be a family restaraunt with
Based on that finding, the Board of Selectmen grant a Common Victualler's License and Section 12 On Premise All Alcohol License to Tyngsboro Tap & Tavern Inc. with Francis Glavin Jr. as manager at...
Selectman Reault moves that based on that finding, the Board of Selectmen grant a Common Victualler's License and Section 12 On Premise All Alcohol License to Tyngsboro Tap & Tavern Inc. with Francis Glavin Jr. as manager at 16 & 20 Kendall Road; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that based on that finding, the Board of Selectmen grant a Common Victualler's License and Section 12 On Premise All Alcohol License to Tyngsboro Tap & Tavern Inc. with Francis Glavin Jr. as manager at 16 & 20 Kendall Road; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
7. New Business
Appoint Selectman Keohane to the Strategic Planning Committee for the Library
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Selectman Keohane to the Strategic Planning Committee for the Library; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Selectman Keohane to the Strategic Planning Committee for the Library; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Make no comment
Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen make no comment; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
Yes: Keohane, 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 make no comment; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Nocco, second: Robson)
Accept the disclosure filed by Michelle Riley
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the disclosure filed by Michelle Riley; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the disclosure filed by Michelle Riley; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Waive their right to first refusal on the property identified as 12 Merrimac Way Unit E
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen waive their right to first refusal on the property identified as 12 Merrimac Way Unit E; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen waive their right to first refusal on the property identified as 12 Merrimac Way Unit E; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Ratify the 1% cost of living increases for the Police Chief, the Deputy Police Chief, and the Executive Assistant to the Police Chief effective July 1, 2019
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen ratify the 1% cost of living increases for the Police Chief, the Deputy Police Chief, and the Executive Assistant to the Police Chief effective July 1, 2019; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-1 with Selectman Keohane abstained
Yes: Nocco, Reault, Robson, WennerstromAbstained: Keohane
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen ratify the 1% cost of living increases for the Police Chief, the Deputy Police Chief, and the Executive Assistant to the Police Chief effective July 1, 2019; Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 4-0-1 with Selectman Keohane abstained.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
8. Old Business
The declaration and motion be made as printed in the packet (Attachment C)
Selectman Reault moves that the declaration and motion be made as printed in the packet (Attachment C); Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the declaration and motion be made as printed in the packet (Attachment C); Selectman Robson seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
9. 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)
11. Selectmen's Reports
Enter into executive session under Exemption 3: to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's bargaining position:...
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen enter into executive session under Exemption 3: to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's bargaining position: SEIU Local 888 Mid- Managers Union; and 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: HR Coordinator; and to review executive session meeting minutes which have not yet been approved or released; Selectman Robson seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Seletman 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 as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's bargaining position: SEIU Local 888 Mid- Managers Union; and 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: HR Coordinator; and to review executive session meeting minutes which have not yet been approved or released; Selectman Robson seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Seletman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
13. Adjournment
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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