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January 25, 2021
17 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: David Robson, Richard Reault, Hillari Wennerstrom, Steven Nocco, Ronald Keohane
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
2. Meeting Minutes
Approve the regular session meeting minutes from January 4, 2021
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session meeting minutes from January 4, 2021; Selectman Reault seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Keohane: YES; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session meeting minutes from January 4, 2021; Selectman Reault seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Keohane: YES; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Reault)
Approve the regular session meeting minutes from January 12, 2021
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session meeting minutes from January 12, 2021; Selectman Reault seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Keohane: YES; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session meeting minutes from January 12, 2021; Selectman Reault seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Keohane: YES; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Reault)
Approve but not release the executive session meeting minutes from January 12, 2021
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the executive session meeting minutes from January 12, 2021; Selectman Reault seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Keohane: YES; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the executive session meeting minutes from January 12, 2021; Selectman Reault seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Keohane: YES; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Reault)
4. National Grid Pole Petition- 440 Middlesex Road; Pole #202-50
Open the public hearing and waive the reading of the abutters notice
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing and waive the reading of the abutters notice; Selectman Reault seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Keohane: YES; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing and waive the reading of the abutters notice; Selectman Reault seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Keohane: YES; motion passes 5-0-0.” (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 Robson: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Keohane: YES; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen close the public hearing; Selectman Reault seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Keohane: YES; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Reault)
Approve the pole petition for National Grid as presented
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the pole petition for National Grid as presented; Selectman Reault seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Keohane: YES; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the pole petition for National Grid as presented; Selectman Reault seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Keohane: YES; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Reault)
5. Join Meeting with Board of Library Trustees
Support the hiring of a Head of Youth Services by the Tyngsborough Public Library
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen support the hiring of a Head of Youth Services by the Tyngsborough Public Library; Selectman Reault seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Keohane: YES; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen support the hiring of a Head of Youth Services by the Tyngsborough Public Library; Selectman Reault seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Keohane: YES; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Reault)
6. Eric Salerno, Town Planner/EDD Updates
Approve the Affordable Housing Trust Declaration with the changes as presented and the charge as presented
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Affordable Housing Trust Declaration with the changes as presented and the charge as presented; Selectman Reault seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Keohane: YES; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Affordable Housing Trust Declaration with the changes as presented and the charge as presented; Selectman Reault seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Keohane: YES; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Reault)
Approve the Community Host Agreement with Bada Bloom as presented
Selectman Keohane moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Community Host Agreement with Bada Bloom as presented; Selectman Reault seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Keohane: YES; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Keohane moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Community Host Agreement with Bada Bloom as presented; Selectman Reault seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Keohane: YES; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Reault)
7. New Business
Establish the position of Associate Member on the Commission on Disability for a three year term
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen establish the position of Associate Member on the Commission on Disability for a three year term; Selectman Reault seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Keohane: YES; motion passes 5-0- 0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen establish the position of Associate Member on the Commission on Disability for a three year term; Selectman Reault seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Keohane: YES; motion passes 5-0- 0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Reault)
Appoint Rae Ann Jacek to the position of Associate Member on the Commission on Disability effective today and to expire on June 30, 2024
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectman appoint Rae Ann Jacek to the position of Associate Member on the Commission on Disability effective today and to expire on June 30, 2024; Selectman Reault seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Keohane: YES; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectman appoint Rae Ann Jacek to the position of Associate Member on the Commission on Disability effective today and to expire on June 30, 2024; Selectman Reault seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Keohane: YES; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Reault)
Authorize the Administrator to advertise the position
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Administrator to advertise the position; Selectman Reault seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Keohane: YES; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Administrator to advertise the position; Selectman Reault seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Keohane: YES; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Reault)
Approve the contract with Keach-Nordstrom Associates as presented
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the contract with Keach-Nordstrom Associates as presented; Selectman Result seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Keohane: YES; motion passes 5-0-0
The minutes name “Selectman Result” as the seconder, which is not the name of a Select Board member (likely a typo), so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the contract with Keach-Nordstrom Associates as presented; Selectman Result seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Keohane: YES; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom)
Accept the grant and authorize the Administrator to execute the grant contract
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectman accept the grant and authorize the Administrator to execute the grant contract; Selectman Result seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Keohane: YES; motion passes 5-0-0
The minutes name “Selectman Result” as the seconder, which is not the name of a Select Board member (likely a typo), so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectman accept the grant and authorize the Administrator to execute the grant contract; Selectman Result seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Keohane: YES; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom)
8. Correspondence
Accept the correspondence
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the correspondence; Selectman Reault seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Keohane: YES; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the correspondence; Selectman Reault seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Keohane: YES; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Reault)
10. Selectmen's Reports
Enter into Executive Session under Exemption 3 To discuss strategy with respect to litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the...
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen enter into Executive Session under Exemption 3 To discuss strategy with respect to litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares: 11 Old Tyng Road, Appeal of Planning Board Decision, 90 Middlesex Road, LLC v. O'Neill, et al., Middlesex Superior Court Docket No. 2181CV00005; Selectman Reault seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Keohane: YES; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen enter into Executive Session under Exemption 3 To discuss strategy with respect to litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares: 11 Old Tyng Road, Appeal of Planning Board Decision, 90 Middlesex Road, LLC v. O'Neill, et al., Middlesex Superior Court Docket No. 2181CV00005; Selectman Reault seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Keohane: YES; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Reault)
12. Adjournment
Adjourn
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn; Selectman Reault seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Keohane: YES; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn; Selectman Reault seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Keohane: YES; motion passes 5-0-0.” (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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