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January 4, 2021
20 recorded votes, 0 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 regular session meeting minutes from December 14, 2020
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session meeting minutes from December 14, 2020; 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 approve the regular session meeting minutes from December 14, 2020; 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)
3. Citizen/Business Time
Open the public hearing
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing; 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 open the public hearing; 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)
Waive the reading of the hearing notice and legal ad
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen waive the reading of the hearing notice and legal ad; 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 waive the reading of the hearing notice and legal ad; 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)
Close the public hearing
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen close the public hearing; 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 close the public hearing; 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)
Approve the application for a Common Victualler license for Candy's Cake at 130 Middlesex Road, Unit 5 with Kwang Soo Lee as Manager with up to three tables for dining subject to the occupancy...
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the application for a Common Victualler license for Candy's Cake at 130 Middlesex Road, Unit 5 with Kwang Soo Lee as Manager with up to three tables for dining subject to the occupancy limits set by the Building Commissioner; 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 approve the application for a Common Victualler license for Candy's Cake at 130 Middlesex Road, Unit 5 with Kwang Soo Lee as Manager with up to three tables for dining subject to the occupancy limits set by the Building Commissioner; 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)
Open the public hearing
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing; 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 open the public hearing; 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)
Waive the reading of the hearing notice and legal ad
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen waive the reading of the hearing notice and legal ad; 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 waive the reading of the hearing notice and legal ad; 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)
Close the public hearing
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen close the public hearing; 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 close the public hearing; 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)
Grant a Common Victualler License, Weekday Entertainment License, Sunday Entertainment License, and Section 12 Hotel All Alcohol License to Chateau Merrimack Resort & Spa LLC, d/b/a Chateau...
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectman grant a Common Victualler License, Weekday Entertainment License, Sunday Entertainment License, and Section 12 Hotel All Alcohol License to Chateau Merrimack Resort & Spa LLC, d/b/a Chateau Merrimack Resort and Spa with Hanna Abraham Eid as manager; 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 Selectman grant a Common Victualler License, Weekday Entertainment License, Sunday Entertainment License, and Section 12 Hotel All Alcohol License to Chateau Merrimack Resort & Spa LLC, d/b/a Chateau Merrimack Resort and Spa with Hanna Abraham Eid as manager; 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)
4. Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint
Appoint Lynn Newhouse to the position of Treasurer/Collector with a start date of January 19, 2021 with an annual salary of $85,000 as presented
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Lynn Newhouse to the position of Treasurer/Collector with a start date of January 19, 2021 with an annual salary of $85,000 as presented; 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 appoint Lynn Newhouse to the position of Treasurer/Collector with a start date of January 19, 2021 with an annual salary of $85,000 as presented; 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)
Appoint Karen Wolf to the Commission on Disability for a term to begin immediately and to expire on June 30, 2023
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Karen Wolf to the Commission on Disability for a term to begin immediately and to expire on June 30, 2023; 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 appoint Karen Wolf to the Commission on Disability for a term to begin immediately and to expire on June 30, 2023; 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)
9. Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint
Appoint Jerry Earl and Steven Berthiaume to the position of associate member on the Conservation Commission
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Jerry Earl and Steven Berthiaume to the position of associate member on the Conservation Commission; 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 appoint Jerry Earl and Steven Berthiaume to the position of associate member on the Conservation Commission; 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)
4. Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Liz
Appoint Liz Antanavica to the Open Space and Recreation Committee for a term to begin immediately and to expire on June 30, 2023
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Liz Antanavica to the Open Space and Recreation Committee for a term to begin immediately and to expire on June 30, 2023; 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 appoint Liz Antanavica to the Open Space and Recreation Committee for a term to begin immediately and to expire on June 30, 2023; 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)
5. Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint
Appoint Emily Classon to the Sustainability Committee for a term to begin immediately and to expire on June 30, 2021
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Emily Classon to the Sustainability Committee for a term to begin immediately and to expire on June 30, 2021; 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 appoint Emily Classon to the Sustainability Committee for a term to begin immediately and to expire on June 30, 2021; 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)
3. Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint
Appoint Steve Jeannette to the Board of Health for a term to begin immediately and to expire at the conclusion of the next Annual Town Election
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Steve Jeannette to the Board of Health for a term to begin immediately and to expire at the conclusion of the next Annual Town Election; 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 appoint Steve Jeannette to the Board of Health for a term to begin immediately and to expire at the conclusion of the next Annual Town Election; 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)
Make no comment
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen make no comment; 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 make no comment; 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)
Ratify the additional hours for the Health Agent and the Administrative Assistant to the Board of Health as presented
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen ratify the additional hours for the Health Agent and the Administrative Assistant to the Board of Health as presented; 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 ratify the additional hours for the Health Agent and the Administrative Assistant to the Board of Health as presented; 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)
Authorize the Administration to work with Sentinel Benefits group to make the changes as presented
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Administration to work with Sentinel Benefits group to make the changes as presented; 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 authorize the Administration to work with Sentinel Benefits group to make the changes as presented; 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)
8. Correspondence
Accept the correspondence as presented
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the correspondence as presented; 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 accept the correspondence as presented; 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; 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 adjourn; 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)
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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