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February 8, 2021
10 recorded votes, 1 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 25, 2021
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectman approve the Regular Session meeting minutes from January 25, 2021; Selectman Reault seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectman approve the Regular Session meeting minutes from January 25, 2021; Selectman Reault seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Reault)
Approve but not release the Executive Session meeting minutes from January 25, 2021
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the Executive Session meeting minutes from January 25, 2021; Selectman Reault seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: 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 25, 2021; Selectman Reault seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Reault)
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)
6. New Business
Approve the Host Community Agreement as presented
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Host Community Agreement as presented; Selectman Wennerstrom seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Host Community Agreement as presented; Selectman Wennerstrom seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Wennerstrom)
New Business
Selectman Wennerstrom declares "Be it resolved by the Board of Selectmen acting as the Governing Body of Obligor as follows: 1) The governing body of obligor has determined that a true and very real need exists for the acquisition of the equipment described on Exhibit A of the Government Obligation Contract dated as of February 5, 2021, between the Town of Tyngsborough and KS StateBank (obligee) and; 2) The Governing Body of Obligor has determined that the contract, substantially in the form presented to this meeting, is in the best of the obligor for the acquisition of such equipment, and the Governing Body hereby approves the entering into of the contract by the obligor and herby designates and authorizes the Town Administrator to execute and deliver the Contract on the Obligor's behalf with such changes thereto as such person deems appropriate, and any related documents, including any escrow agreement, necessary to the consummation of the transaction contemplated by the Contract." Selectman Reault seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom declares "Be it resolved by the Board of Selectmen acting as the Governing Body of Obligor as follows: 1) The governing body of obligor has determined that a true and very real need exists for the acquisition of the equipment described on Exhibit A of the Government Obligation Contract dated as of February 5, 2021, between the Town of Tyngsborough and KS StateBank (obligee) and; 2) The Governing Body of Obligor has determined that the contract, substantially in the form presented to this meeting, is in the best of the obligor for the acquisition of such equipment, and the Governing Body hereby approves the entering into of the contract by the obligor and herby designates and authorizes the Town Administrator to execute and deliver the Contract on the Obligor's behalf with such changes thereto as such person deems appropriate, and any related documents, including any escrow agreement, necessary to the consummation of the transaction contemplated by the Contract." Selectman Reault seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Reault)
Accept the $135,173.00 Shared Winter Streets and Spaces Program Grant from the MassDOT and authorize the Administrator to execute the required documents
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the $135,173.00 Shared Winter Streets and Spaces Program Grant from the MassDOT and authorize the Administrator to execute the required documents; Selectman Reault seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the $135,173.00 Shared Winter Streets and Spaces Program Grant from the MassDOT and authorize the Administrator to execute the required documents; Selectman Reault seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Reault)
Authorize the Highway Department to deficit spend up to $150,000 from the Snow & Ice Account
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Highway Department to deficit spend up to $150,000 from the Snow & Ice Account; Selectman Reault seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Highway Department to deficit spend up to $150,000 from the Snow & Ice Account; Selectman Reault seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Reault)
8. Correspondence
Accept the correspondence included in the packet this evening
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the correspondence included in the packet this evening; Selectman Reault seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the correspondence included in the packet this evening; Selectman Reault seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: 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 collective bargaining as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's bargaining position:...
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen enter into executive session under Exemption 3- To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's bargaining position: SEIU Local 888 Clerical, Mid-managers and Highway Units, and 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 Contracts, and under Exemption 2- To hear complaints or charges brought against a staff member; Selectman Reault seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: 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 collective bargaining as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's bargaining position: SEIU Local 888 Clerical, Mid-managers and Highway Units, and 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 Contracts, and under Exemption 2- To hear complaints or charges brought against a staff member; Selectman Reault seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: 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 Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn; Selectman Reault seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: 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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