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November 16, 2020
13 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: David Robson, Richard Reault, Hillari Wennerstrom, Ronald Keohane
Absent: Steven Nocco
Every vote, in order
1. Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the
Approve the meeting minutes from the November 2, 2020 regular session meeting
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the meeting minutes from the November 2, 2020 regular session meeting; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the meeting minutes from the November 2, 2020 regular session meeting; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Reault)
1. Selectmen Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not
Approve but not release the November 2, 2020 executive session meeting minutes
Selectmen Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the November 2, 2020 executive session meeting minutes; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectmen Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the November 2, 2020 executive session meeting minutes; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Reault)
4. Joint Meeting with the Board of Assessors- Tax Classification Hearing
Approve the Assessor's recommendation and set a single tax rate
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Assessor's recommendation and set a single tax rate; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Assessor's recommendation and set a single tax rate; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Reault)
5. Joint Meeting with the Board of Health- Appointment to Vacant BOH position
Appoint Mary Conant Cantor to the Board of Health to fill the vacancy until the next Annual Town Election (joint vote with the Board of Health)
Michelle Riley moves that Mary Conant Cantor be appointed to the Board of Health to fill the vacancy through the next Annual Town Election; Alivia Morton seconds; ROLL CALL: Michelle Riley: YES; Michael Ryan Roach: NO; Alivia Morton: YES; Sheila Perrault: YES; Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; motion passes 7-1-0
Joint vote of the Select Board and the Board of Health to fill a Board of Health vacancy (roll call, 7-1-0; moved and seconded by Board of Health members Michelle Riley and Alivia Morton). Only the Select Board members’ votes are shown: all four Select Board members present are named voting yes; the no vote was a Board of Health member.
From the minutes
“Michelle Riley moves that Mary Conant Cantor be appointed to the Board of Health to fill the vacancy through the next Annual Town Election; Alivia Morton seconds; ROLL CALL: Michelle Riley: YES; Michael Ryan Roach: NO; Alivia Morton: YES; Sheila Perrault: YES; Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; motion passes 7-1-0.”
2. Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the
Approve the adjusted rates as presented
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the adjusted rates as presented; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4- 0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the adjusted rates as presented; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4- 0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Reault)
Approve the charge for the Open Space and Recreation Committee as presented and post the vacancies
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the charge for the Open Space and Recreation Committee as presented and post the vacancies; Selectman Reault seconds motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the charge for the Open Space and Recreation Committee as presented and post the vacancies; Selectman Reault seconds motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Reault)
Reduce the 2021 entertainment license fees by 100%
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen reduce the 2021 entertainment license fees by 100%; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen reduce the 2021 entertainment license fees by 100%; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Reault)
Accept the MassDEP RDP Grant in the amount of $6,000.00
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the MassDEP RDP Grant in the amount of $6,000.00; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the MassDEP RDP Grant in the amount of $6,000.00; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Reault)
Authorize the Town Administrator to post the vacancy for the Collector's Clerk
Selectmen Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Administrator to post the vacancy for the Collector's Clerk; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectmen Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Administrator to post the vacancy for the Collector's Clerk; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Reault)
Make no comment on the above requests for comments
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen make no comment on the above requests for comments ; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen make no comment on the above requests for comments ; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Reault)
8. Correspondence
Accept the correspondence
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the correspondence; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the correspondence; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Reault)
10. 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 Wennerstrom 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: All non-union personnel 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, SEIU Local 888 Mid Managers Union and Highway Union Selectman Reault seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom 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: All non-union personnel 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, SEIU Local 888 Mid Managers Union and Highway Union Selectman Reault seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Reault)
12. Adjournment
Adjourn
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn; 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, Hillari Wennerstrom and Ronald Keohane). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, 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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