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October 19, 2020
23 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Hillari Wennerstrom, who is counted absent.
Present: David Robson, Richard Reault, Steven Nocco, Ronald Keohane
Absent: Hillari Wennerstrom
Every vote, in order
1. Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the meeting
Approve the meeting minutes from October 5, 2020
Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the meeting minutes from October 5, 2020; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4- 0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the meeting minutes from October 5, 2020; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4- 0-0.” (Motion: Nocco, second: Reault)
1. Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release
Approve but not release the executive session meeting minutes from October 5, 2020
Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the executive session meeting minutes from October 5, 2020; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the executive session meeting minutes from October 5, 2020; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Nocco, second: Reault)
1. Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen release the executive
Release the executive session meeting minutes from June 24, 2019, January 6, 2020, January 27, 2020, February 10, 2020, February 24, 2020, March 9, 2020, and June 8, 2020
Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen release the executive session meeting minutes from June 24, 2019, January 6, 2020, January 27, 2020, February 10, 2020, February 24, 2020, March 9, 2020, and June 8, 2020; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen release the executive session meeting minutes from June 24, 2019, January 6, 2020, January 27, 2020, February 10, 2020, February 24, 2020, March 9, 2020, and June 8, 2020; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Nocco, second: Reault)
4. Acknowledgement- Bernadette Harper
Open the public hearing
Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Nocco, second: Reault)
Waive the reading of the hearing notice and legal ad
Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen waive the reading of the hearing notice and legal ad; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen waive the reading of the hearing notice and legal ad; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Nocco, second: Reault)
Close the public hearing
Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen close the public hearing; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen close the public hearing; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Nocco, second: Reault)
Approve the transfer of the All Alcohol Off Premise license issued to Dalahoo Inc at 24 Middlesex Road to Namaha Inc for the same location
Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the transfer of the All Alcohol Off Premise license issued to Dalahoo Inc at 24 Middlesex Road to Namaha Inc for the same location; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the transfer of the All Alcohol Off Premise license issued to Dalahoo Inc at 24 Middlesex Road to Namaha Inc for the same location; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Nocco, second: Reault)
6. New Business
Approve the draft committee charge as presented with one resident spot being reserved for a member of the Finance Committee
Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the draft committee charge as presented with one resident spot being reserved for a member of the Finance Committee; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the draft committee charge as presented with one resident spot being reserved for a member of the Finance Committee; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Nocco, second: Reault)
Approve the HCA included in the packet with Royalty Group LLC and Green Crown Holdings for cultivation and manufacturing at 1-7 Middlesex Road
Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the HCA included in the packet with Royalty Group LLC and Green Crown Holdings for cultivation and manufacturing at 1-7 Middlesex Road; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the HCA included in the packet with Royalty Group LLC and Green Crown Holdings for cultivation and manufacturing at 1-7 Middlesex Road; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Nocco, second: Reault)
4. Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the
Approve the contract as presented and authorize the Administrator to execute the contract
Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the contract as presented and authorize the Administrator to execute the contract; Seletman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the contract as presented and authorize the Administrator to execute the contract; Seletman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Nocco, second: Reault)
7. Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the
Approve the contract with TEC as presented and authorize the Administrator to execute the contract
Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the contract with TEC as presented and authorize the Administrator to execute the contract; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the contract with TEC as presented and authorize the Administrator to execute the contract; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Nocco, second: Reault)
2. Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectman authorize the
Authorize the acceptance of the aforementioned donation as well as all subsequent donations of similar purpose and the future expenditure of these gifts/donations for the purpose described above
Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectman authorize the acceptance of the aforementioned donation as well as all subsequent donations of similar purpose and the future expenditure of these gifts/donations for the purpose described above; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectman authorize the acceptance of the aforementioned donation as well as all subsequent donations of similar purpose and the future expenditure of these gifts/donations for the purpose described above; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Nocco, second: Reault)
Accept the interest in Whitetail Drive as presented
Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the interest in Whitetail Drive as presented; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the interest in Whitetail Drive as presented; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Nocco, second: Reault)
Approve the MOA with IAFF Local 5018 as presented
Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the MOA with IAFF Local 5018 as presented; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (David Robson, Richard Reault, Steven Nocco and Ronald Keohane). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the MOA with IAFF Local 5018 as presented; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Nocco, second: Reault)
Support the letter as presented
Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen support the letter as presented; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen support the letter as presented; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Nocco, second: Reault)
2. Selectman Keohane moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint William
Appoint William Portuese to the FY21 Senior Tax Work Off Program
Selectman Keohane moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint William Portuese to the FY21 Senior Tax Work Off Program ; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 3-0-0
The minutes give the count as 3-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (David Robson, Richard Reault, Steven Nocco and Ronald Keohane). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectman Keohane moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint William Portuese to the FY21 Senior Tax Work Off Program ; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Reault)
4. Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the
Authorize the highway department to advertise for seasonal help with a CDL license to be paid at $27.02/hr
Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the highway department to advertise for seasonal help with a CDL license to be paid at $27.02/hr; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the highway department to advertise for seasonal help with a CDL license to be paid at $27.02/hr; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Nocco, second: Reault)
5. Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Robert
Appoint Robert Pelletier, Matt McDonald, Jim Galloway, and Chad Laurin to the position of seasonal snow employee at the hourly rate of $20.90
Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Robert Pelletier, Matt McDonald, Jim Galloway, and Chad Laurin to the position of seasonal snow employee at the hourly rate of $20.90; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Robert Pelletier, Matt McDonald, Jim Galloway, and Chad Laurin to the position of seasonal snow employee at the hourly rate of $20.90; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Nocco, second: Reault)
Authorize the administrator to send a letter to the effect as above to our delegation at the State House
Selectman Nocco moves that the Board authorize the administrator to send a letter to the effect as above to our delegation at the State House; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Nocco moves that the Board authorize the administrator to send a letter to the effect as above to our delegation at the State House; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Nocco, second: Reault)
Waive their right of first refusal on the affordable unit identified as 29 Merrimac Way Unit G
Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen waive their right of first refusal on the affordable unit identified as 29 Merrimac Way Unit G; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen waive their right of first refusal on the affordable unit identified as 29 Merrimac Way Unit G; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Nocco, second: Reault)
8. Correspondence
Accept the correspondence
Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the correspondence; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the correspondence; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Nocco, second: Reault)
10. Selectmen's Reports
Go 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 Nocco moves that the Board go 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: Director of Administrative Services, Assistant Town Administrator and under Exemption 3: To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares: NEPBA Local 8A & 8B Selectman Reault seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Nocco moves that the Board go 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: Director of Administrative Services, Assistant Town Administrator and under Exemption 3: To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares: NEPBA Local 8A & 8B Selectman Reault seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Nocco, second: Reault)
12. Adjournment
Adjourn
Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Nocco moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Nocco, second: Reault)
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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