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Tyngsborough Select Board
How the Tyngsborough Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide for three-year terms. The town election was moved to June 30, 2020 because of COVID-19; Hillari Wennerstrom and Ronald Keohane were on the ballot and stayed on the board. On July 13, 2020 the board chose David Robson as Chairman, Richard Reault as Vice-Chairman and Hillari Wennerstrom as Clerk (roll calls, 5-0-0). The last meetings of Steven Nocco and David Robson were June 7, 2021. Until December 2022 the minutes call the board the Board of Selectmen and its members Selectmen. Covers 29 meetings, July 13 to June 7, 2021.
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What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
Sources: Massachusetts Select Board Handbook (MMA) · Mass. Division of Local Services: the town budgetYour Tyngsborough ballot: 13 quizzes, about a minute each.
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Loaded: Tyngsborough Select Board minutes from January 8, 2018 through September 21, 2026: 213 meetings and 2,821 votes. Nothing before 2018 is online: the town’s Agenda Center starts in January 2018. The minutes call the board the Board of Selectmen (members “Selectman”) through December 12, 2022 and the Select Board (members “Selectperson”) from January 9, 2023, after the town voted in 2021 to seek a special act changing the name. All the minutes loaded are typed documents with searchable text. Not here: executive-session minutes (including released executive-session minutes that many 2021-2025 files append after the open-session minutes); votes of the Planning Board, Finance Committee, School Committee, Board of Health, Board of Assessors, Library Trustees and other boards at joint meetings; meetings with an agenda but no posted minutes (July 30, 2018, where the file posted is the agenda; November 2, 2020, where the file posted is a copy of the November 12, 2020 minutes; May 22, 2024, a joint housing plan kick-off; January 5, 2026; and May 11, 2026); and meetings after September 21, 2026 (the September 8, 2026 meeting was an executive session only, and the October 5, 2026 minutes are not posted yet). Tyngsborough’s minutes name the mover and seconder and give the count (“motion passes 5-0-0”); a count that matches the members present with no no votes is shown as every member present voting yes. In 2020-2022 remote meetings, and in many 2026 meetings, the board votes by roll call (“Selectpersons Marino, IN FAVOR; Kalabokis, IN FAVOR …”), shown by name; a member who answers “present” is shown as abstaining. When a member votes no or abstains the minutes usually name the member (“Motion carries 4-1-0 with Selectperson Coughlin opposing”); where a split count names no one, or a count does not match the members present, we show the count only, with a note (30 votes), and where the minutes give no count or names we show the result only (3 votes). Members who recused themselves or stepped out are not shown in that vote; members who arrived late or left early are shown only in the votes they were there for. A motion with no recorded outcome, a motion that was withdrawn, or a motion that died for lack of a second is not counted as a vote. On April 23, 2018 the minutes record the board’s recommendation on each Town Meeting article only in a table; those rows are shown as votes. Two different members share the surname Kalabokis: Katerina Kalabokis (2021-2024) and Konstantinos Kalabokis (from 2026). We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
Jun 7Approve the regular session meeting minutes from May 24,…Motion: Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Nocco
June 7, 2021: Approve the regular session meeting minutes from May 24, 2021 and June 2, 2021
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session meeting minutes from May 24, 2021 and June 2, 2021; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-1 with Selectman Nocco abstained
Yes: Keohane, Reault, Robson, WennerstromAbstained: Nocco
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session meeting minutes from May 24, 2021 and June 2, 2021; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-1 with Selectman Nocco abstained.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Reault)
Jun 7Approve the appointments to the Town Education FundMotion: Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the appointments…Passed 4–0 · see note
June 7, 2021: Approve the appointments to the Town Education Fund
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the appointments to the Town Education Fund; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0 with Selectman Keohane recused
Yes: Nocco, Reault, Robson, WennerstromThe minutes say Ronald Keohane stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the appointments to the Town Education Fund; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0 with Selectman Keohane recused.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Reault)
May 24Approve the regular session meeting minutes from May 10,…Motion: Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular…Passed 3–0 · see note
May 24, 2021: Approve the regular session meeting minutes from May 10, 2021
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session meeting minutes from May 10, 2021; Selectman Keohane 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 Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session meeting minutes from May 10, 2021; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Keohane)
May 24Appoint Nathan Abdallah to the position of Sergeant effective…Motion: Selectman Keohane moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Nathan Abdallah…Passed 5–0 · see note
May 24, 2021: Appoint Nathan Abdallah to the position of Sergeant effective Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Selectman Keohane moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Nathan Abdallah to the position of Sergeant effective Tuesday, May 25, 2021; Selectman Wennerstrom 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, Hillari Wennerstrom and Ronald Keohane). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectman Keohane moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Nathan Abdallah to the position of Sergeant effective Tuesday, May 25, 2021; Selectman Wennerstrom seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Wennerstrom)
Apr 26Close the public portion of the hearingMotion: Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen close the public…Passed 5–0 · see note
April 26, 2021: Close the public portion of the hearing
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen close the public portion of the hearing; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
The minutes say David Robson stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting. The minutes give the count as 5-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Richard Reault, Hillari Wennerstrom, Steven Nocco and Ronald Keohane). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen close the public portion of the hearing; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Nocco)
Apr 26Grant a Special Permit for an outdoor fair at…Motion: Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen grant a Special…Passed 4–0 · see note
April 26, 2021: Grant a Special Permit for an outdoor fair at 214 Middlesex Road with the following conditions: The Applicant must obtain all required Board of Health permits; and shall pass all…
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen grant a Special Permit for an outdoor fair at 214 Middlesex Road with the following conditions: The Applicant must obtain all required Board of Health permits; and shall pass all required inspections and comply with any other areas required by Federal, State, or local laws and regulations. A change in ownership and transfer of the special permit will require approval from the Board of Selectmen. Applicant shall be required, at the discretion of the Police Department, to obtain the necessary number of police details to ensure public safety. Applicant shall be required to obtain all necessary local permits relative to the activity occurring at the site. Applicant must submit an attendance control plan to the Board of Health no later than 7 days prior to the event and certify that they understand the current COVID-19 restrictions and regulations. Failure to comply with all the above conditions shall be deemed cause to revoke or modify this Decision. Selectman Reault seconded the motion; motion passed 4-0-0
Yes: Keohane, Nocco, Reault, WennerstromChairman Robson recused himself from this hearing because he was a candidate for the Board of Selectmen; he is not shown voting, and the count (4-0-0) matches the other four members.
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen grant a Special Permit for an outdoor fair at 214 Middlesex Road with the following conditions: The Applicant must obtain all required Board of Health permits; and shall pass all required inspections and comply with any other areas required by Federal, State, or local laws and regulations. A change in ownership and transfer of the special permit will require approval from the Board of Selectmen. Applicant shall be required, at the discretion of the Police Department, to obtain the necessary number of police details to ensure public safety. Applicant shall be required to obtain all necessary local permits relative to the activity occurring at the site. Applicant must submit an attendance control plan to the Board of Health no later than 7 days prior to the event and certify that they understand the current COVID-19 restrictions and regulations. Failure to comply with all the above conditions shall be deemed cause to revoke or modify this Decision. Selectman Reault seconded the motion; motion passed 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Reault)
Apr 12Approve the March 22, 2021 regular session meeting minutesMotion: Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the March…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Nocco
April 12, 2021: Approve the March 22, 2021 regular session meeting minutes
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the March 22, 2021 regular session meeting minutes; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-1 with Selectman Nocco abstained
Yes: Keohane, Reault, Robson, WennerstromAbstained: Nocco
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the March 22, 2021 regular session meeting minutes; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-1 with Selectman Nocco abstained.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Reault)
Apr 12Approve the HCA with MJs market as presentedMotion: Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board approve the HCA with MJs…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Keohane
April 12, 2021: Approve the HCA with MJs market as presented
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board approve the HCA with MJs market as presented; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4- 0-1 with Selectman Keohane abstaining
Yes: Nocco, Reault, Robson, WennerstromAbstained: Keohane
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board approve the HCA with MJs market as presented; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4- 0-1 with Selectman Keohane abstaining.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Reault)
Mar 22Grant an host community agreement for a retail marijuana…Motion: Selectman Robson moves that the Board of Selectmen grant an host…Passed 2–1 · No: Keohane
March 22, 2021: Grant an host community agreement for a retail marijuana establishment to MJs Market for 409 Middlesex Road
Selectman Robson moves that the Board of Selectmen grant an host community agreement for a retail marijuana establishment to MJs Market for 409 Middlesex Road; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 2-1 with Selectman Keohane opposed
Yes: Reault, RobsonNo: Keohane
From the minutes
“Selectman Robson moves that the Board of Selectmen grant an host community agreement for a retail marijuana establishment to MJs Market for 409 Middlesex Road; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 2-1 with Selectman Keohane opposed.” (Motion: Robson, second: Reault)
Feb 8Issue a new RFQ due March 5 to be…Motion: Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen issue a new…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Keohane
February 8, 2021: Issue a new RFQ due March 5 to be reviewed by the Board of Selectmen on March 8 inclusive to Nova Farms
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen issue a new RFQ due March 5 to be reviewed by the Board of Selectmen on March 8 inclusive to Nova Farms; Selectman Wennerstrom seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: ABSTAIN; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; motion passes 4-0-1
Yes: Nocco, Reault, Robson, WennerstromAbstained: Keohane
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen issue a new RFQ due March 5 to be reviewed by the Board of Selectmen on March 8 inclusive to Nova Farms; Selectman Wennerstrom seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: ABSTAIN; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; motion passes 4-0-1.” (Motion: Reault, second: Wennerstrom)
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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