MassVoter.com← Tyngsborough Select BoardTyngsborough Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
April 6, 2020
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Richard Reault, who is counted absent.
Present: Hillari Wennerstrom, David Robson, Steven Nocco, Ronald Keohane
Absent: Richard Reault
Every vote, in order
2. Meeting Minutes
Approve the regular session meeting minutes from March 9, 2020
Selectman Robson moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session meeting minutes from March 9, 2020; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Robson moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session meeting minutes from March 9, 2020; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Robson, second: Keohane)
Approve but not release the Executive Session meeting minutes from March 9, 2020
Selectman Robson moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the Executive Session meeting minutes from March 9, 2020; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Robson moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the Executive Session meeting minutes from March 9, 2020; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Robson, second: Keohane)
9. COVID-19 Updates and Discussions
Postpone the Annual Town Meeting
Selectman Keohane moves that the Board of Selectmen postpone the Annual Town Meeting; Selectman Robson seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 4-0- 0
From the minutes
“Selectman Keohane moves that the Board of Selectmen postpone the Annual Town Meeting; Selectman Robson seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 4-0- 0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Robson)
Postpone the May 2020 election to a future date
Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen postpone the May 2020 election to a future date; Selectman Robson seconds; ROLL CALL: ROLL CALL: Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 3-0- 0
Yes: Nocco, Robson, WennerstromThe roll call does not list Ronald Keohane, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen postpone the May 2020 election to a future date; Selectman Robson seconds; ROLL CALL: ROLL CALL: Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 3-0- 0.” (Motion: Nocco, second: Robson)
Execute the authority granted to it under Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020 to extend the property tax deadline to June 1, 2020 and to waive all interest and penalties on any payment for excise,...
Selectman Robson moves that the Board of Selectmen execute the authority granted to it under Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020 to extend the property tax deadline to June 1, 2020 and to waive all interest and penalties on any payment for excise, personal property, or property tax, or other charge added to a tax due after March 10, 2020 and paid before June 30, 2020; Selectman Keohane seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Robson moves that the Board of Selectmen execute the authority granted to it under Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020 to extend the property tax deadline to June 1, 2020 and to waive all interest and penalties on any payment for excise, personal property, or property tax, or other charge added to a tax due after March 10, 2020 and paid before June 30, 2020; Selectman Keohane seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Robson, second: Keohane)
10. New Business
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign a commitment letter to join the AARP Age Friendly Network
Selectman Robson moves that the Board of Selectmen Authorize the Town Administrator to sign a commitment letter to join the AARP Age Friendly Network; Selectman Keohane seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Robson moves that the Board of Selectmen Authorize the Town Administrator to sign a commitment letter to join the AARP Age Friendly Network; Selectman Keohane seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Robson, second: Keohane)
Ratify the re- class of the Assistant Accountant Position from a Grade 9 Step 3 to a Grade 9 Step 5
Selectman Robson moves that the Board of Selectmen ratify the re- class of the Assistant Accountant Position from a Grade 9 Step 3 to a Grade 9 Step 5; Selectman Keohane seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Robson moves that the Board of Selectmen ratify the re- class of the Assistant Accountant Position from a Grade 9 Step 3 to a Grade 9 Step 5; Selectman Keohane seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Robson, second: Keohane)
Appoint Shaun Keegan to the position of full member on the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term effective 4/7/2020 and to expire on June 30, 2022
Selectman Keohane moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Shaun Keegan to the position of full member on the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term effective 4/7/2020 and to expire on June 30, 2022; Selectman Robson seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Keohane moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Shaun Keegan to the position of full member on the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term effective 4/7/2020 and to expire on June 30, 2022; Selectman Robson seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Robson)
Make no comment on the application for a special permit at 168 Middlesex Road
Selectman Robson moves that the Board of Selectmen make no comment on the application for a special permit at 168 Middlesex Road; Selectman Keohane seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Robson moves that the Board of Selectmen make no comment on the application for a special permit at 168 Middlesex Road; Selectman Keohane seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Robson, second: Keohane)
Make no comment on the application for a variance at 83 Sequoia Drive
Selectman Robson moves that the Board of Selectmen make no comment on the application for a variance at 83 Sequoia Drive; Selectman Keohane seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Robson moves that the Board of Selectmen make no comment on the application for a variance at 83 Sequoia Drive; Selectman Keohane seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Robson, second: Keohane)
Accept the Recycling IQ Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection for up to $20,000.00
Selectman Robson moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the Recycling IQ Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection for up to $20,000.00; Selectman Keohane seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Robson moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the Recycling IQ Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection for up to $20,000.00; Selectman Keohane seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Robson, second: Keohane)
Appoint Margaret Skamarycz to the position of Administrative Assistant in the Building Department with a start date of 4/7/2020 at the hourly rate of $19.60 for up to 35 hours weekly
Selectman Robson moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Margaret Skamarycz to the position of Administrative Assistant in the Building Department with a start date of 4/7/2020 at the hourly rate of $19.60 for up to 35 hours weekly; Selectman Keohane seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Robson moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Margaret Skamarycz to the position of Administrative Assistant in the Building Department with a start date of 4/7/2020 at the hourly rate of $19.60 for up to 35 hours weekly; Selectman Keohane seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Robson, second: Keohane)
11. Correspondence
Accept the correspondence included in the packet this evening
Selectman Robson moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the correspondence included in the packet this evening; Selectman Keohane seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Robson moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the correspondence included in the packet this evening; Selectman Keohane seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Robson, second: Keohane)
15. Adjournment
Adjourn
Selectman Robson moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn; Selectman Keohane seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Robson moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn; Selectman Keohane seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Robson, second: Keohane)
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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