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June 22, 2020
19 recorded votes, 2 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
1. Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular
Approve the regular session meeting minutes from May 28, June 1, June 8, and June 11, 2020
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session meeting minutes from May 28, June 1, June 8, and June 11, 2020; 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 approve the regular session meeting minutes from May 28, June 1, June 8, and June 11, 2020; 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)
1. Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not
Approve but not release the executive session meeting minutes from June 1 and June 8, 2020
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the executive session meeting minutes from June 1 and June 8, 2020; 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 approve but not release the executive session meeting minutes from June 1 and June 8, 2020; 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. Citizen/Business Time
Open the public hearing
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing; 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 open the public hearing; 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)
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; 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 waive the reading of the hearing notice and legal ad; 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)
Close the public portion of the hearing
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen close the public portion of the hearing; 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 close the public portion of the hearing; 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)
Approve the alteration of premises request on the Section 12 On Premise All Alcohol License, Common Victualler License, and Weekday & Sunday Entertainment licenses issued to Tremonte Pizzeria at...
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the alteration of premises request on the Section 12 On Premise All Alcohol License, Common Victualler License, and Weekday & Sunday Entertainment licenses issued to Tremonte Pizzeria at 361 Middlesex Road with the following restrictions: (1) all outdoor service of food and alcohol shall end by 10pm Sunday through Thursday, and 11pm on Friday & Saturday; (2) all outdoor entertainment shall end by 8pm Sunday through Thursday and 9pm Friday & Saturday unless otherwise approved by this Board.; 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 approve the alteration of premises request on the Section 12 On Premise All Alcohol License, Common Victualler License, and Weekday & Sunday Entertainment licenses issued to Tremonte Pizzeria at 361 Middlesex Road with the following restrictions: (1) all outdoor service of food and alcohol shall end by 10pm Sunday through Thursday, and 11pm on Friday & Saturday; (2) all outdoor entertainment shall end by 8pm Sunday through Thursday and 9pm Friday & Saturday unless otherwise approved by this Board.; 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)
Approve the Development Agreement as presented with the two changes presented by the Town Administrator
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Development Agreement as presented with the two changes presented by the Town Administrator; 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 approve the Development Agreement as presented with the two changes presented by the Town Administrator; 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)
Give up FY 21 stipends
Selectman Keohane moves that the Board of Selectmen give up FY 21 stipends; Selectman Reault seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Keohane moves that the Board of Selectmen give up FY 21 stipends; Selectman Reault seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Reault)
In accordance with the documents reviewed this evening that the Board requests deficit expenditure authorization from the DOR in the amount of $150,000 for all COVID-19 expenditures; and further,...
Selectman Reault moves that in accordance with the documents reviewed this evening that the Board requests deficit expenditure authorization from the DOR in the amount of $150,000 for all COVID-19 expenditures; and further, the Board approves the 1/12th budget submission to the DOR for July, 2020; and further, the Board approves Short- Term Borrowing in the amount of $300,000; 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 in accordance with the documents reviewed this evening that the Board requests deficit expenditure authorization from the DOR in the amount of $150,000 for all COVID-19 expenditures; and further, the Board approves the 1/12th budget submission to the DOR for July, 2020; and further, the Board approves Short- Term Borrowing in the amount of $300,000; 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)
Approve the Road Opening Permits tonight contingent on the successful procurement of a performance bond to be determined by the Town Engineer and that the work done be done under the supervision...
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Road Opening Permits tonight contingent on the successful procurement of a performance bond to be determined by the Town Engineer and that the work done be done under the supervision and to the terms of the Town Engineer and Highway Department; 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 approve the Road Opening Permits tonight contingent on the successful procurement of a performance bond to be determined by the Town Engineer and that the work done be done under the supervision and to the terms of the Town Engineer and Highway Department; 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)
Approve the annual appointments with the exception of the animal inspector
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the annual appointments with the exception of the animal inspector; 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 approve the annual appointments with the exception of the animal inspector; 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)
Approve the appointment of David Robson as the Animal Inspector
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the appointment of David Robson as the Animal Inspector; Selectman Keohane seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 3-0- 0with Selectman Robson abstained
Yes: Keohane, Reault, WennerstromAbstained: Robson
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the appointment of David Robson as the Animal Inspector; Selectman Keohane seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 3-0- 0with Selectman Robson abstained.” (Motion: Reault, second: Keohane)
Appoint Selectman Result and Robson to the CAMC and Selectman Reault as the member to NCMOG and Keohane as the Alternate
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Selectman Result and Robson to the CAMC and Selectman Reault as the member to NCMOG and Keohane as the Alternate; 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 appoint Selectman Result and Robson to the CAMC and Selectman Reault as the member to NCMOG and Keohane as the Alternate; 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)
Ratify the Board's decision to allow general government employees to carry over FY20 vacation time into FY21 through September 30, 2020 subject to use at the discretion of the Town
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen ratify the Board's decision to allow general government employees to carry over FY20 vacation time into FY21 through September 30, 2020 subject to use at the discretion of the Town; 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 ratify the Board's decision to allow general government employees to carry over FY20 vacation time into FY21 through September 30, 2020 subject to use at the discretion of the Town; 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)
Adopt option 1
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen adopt option 1; Selectman Robson seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: Abstained; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: Abstained; motion fails 2-0-2 with Selectman Keohane and Wennerstrom abstaining
Yes: Reault, RobsonAbstained: Keohane, WennerstromThe minutes record the motion as failed, 2-0-2, with Selectmen Keohane and Wennerstrom abstaining (roll call); two yes votes of the four members present were not enough to pass it.
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen adopt option 1; Selectman Robson seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: Abstained; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: Abstained; motion fails 2-0-2 with Selectman Keohane and Wennerstrom abstaining.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Accept the $55,000 grant from the Massachusetts Historical Society
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the $55,000 grant from the Massachusetts Historical Society; 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 accept the $55,000 grant from the Massachusetts Historical Society; 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)
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; 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 accept the correspondence included in the packet tonight; 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)
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: Executive Assistant to the Board of Selectmen, HR Coordinator, Town Accountant, and under Exemption 3- to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for union negotiations as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's bargaining position- mid-managers union, 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 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: Executive Assistant to the Board of Selectmen, HR Coordinator, Town Accountant, and under Exemption 3- to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for union negotiations as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's bargaining position- mid-managers union, 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)
11. Adjournment
Adjourn
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn; 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 adjourn; 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)
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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