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March 8, 2021
15 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
1. Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the
Approve the regular session meeting minutes from February 22, 2021
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session meeting minutes from February 22, 2021; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session meeting minutes from February 22, 2021; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Reault)
1. Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not
Approve but not release the executive session meeting minutes from February 8 and February 22, 2021
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the executive session meeting minutes from February 8 and February 22, 2021; Selectman Reault seconds; 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 February 8 and February 22, 2021; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Reault)
7. New Business
Approve the application for a change of officers for Outback Steakhouse at 440 Middlesex Road as presented
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the application for a change of officers for Outback Steakhouse at 440 Middlesex Road as presented; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the application for a change of officers for Outback Steakhouse at 440 Middlesex Road as presented; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Reault)
Approve the contract with RAE Contracting as presented and authorize the Administrator to execute the contract
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the contract with RAE Contracting as presented and authorize the Administrator to execute the contract; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the contract with RAE Contracting as presented and authorize the Administrator to execute the contract; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Reault)
Approve the contract as presented and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the contract as presented and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the contract as presented and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Reault)
Approve a contract with American Steeple and Tower for the base bid, alt one, and alt two as presented
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve a contract with American Steeple and Tower for the base bid, alt one, and alt two as presented; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve a contract with American Steeple and Tower for the base bid, alt one, and alt two as presented; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Reault)
Appoint Lynn Newhouse to the Citizens Taxation Aid Committee for a term to begin immediately and to expire on June 30, 2024
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Lynn Newhouse to the Citizens Taxation Aid Committee for a term to begin immediately and to expire on June 30, 2024; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Lynn Newhouse to the Citizens Taxation Aid Committee for a term to begin immediately and to expire on June 30, 2024; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Reault)
Accept the $10,000 MIIA grant
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the $10,000 MIIA grant; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the $10,000 MIIA grant; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Reault)
Extend the temporary outdoor dining modifications through November 1, 2021 or 60 days after the expiration of the current state of emergency, whichever comes first
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen extend the temporary outdoor dining modifications through November 1, 2021 or 60 days after the expiration of the current state of emergency, whichever comes first; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen extend the temporary outdoor dining modifications through November 1, 2021 or 60 days after the expiration of the current state of emergency, whichever comes first; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Reault)
Adopt the Self-Evaluation & Transition Plan as presented
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen adopt the Self-Evaluation & Transition Plan as presented; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen adopt the Self-Evaluation & Transition Plan as presented; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Nocco)
Ratify the MOA with the Clerical Union and the MOA with the Mid-Managers Union as presented
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen ratify the MOA with the Clerical Union and the MOA with the Mid-Managers Union as presented; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen ratify the MOA with the Clerical Union and the MOA with the Mid-Managers Union as presented; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Reault)
Make no comment on the application for a Temporary Independent Living Quarters at 11 Brookview Circle and 87 Groton Road
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectman make no comment on the application for a Temporary Independent Living Quarters at 11 Brookview Circle and 87 Groton Road; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectman make no comment on the application for a Temporary Independent Living Quarters at 11 Brookview Circle and 87 Groton Road; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Reault)
9. Correspondence
Approve the correspondence as presented
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the correspondence as presented; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the correspondence as presented; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Reault)
11. Selectmen's Reports
Enter into Executive Session to review the Executive Session meeting minutes from February 4, 2021, and under exemption 3: to discuss strategy with respect to litigation as an open meeting may...
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen enter into Executive Session to review the Executive Session meeting minutes from February 4, 2021, and under exemption 3: to discuss strategy with respect to litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's litigating position: Town of Tyngsborough v. Nancy F. Dutton, et ano C.A. No. 2081CV02618, and 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: All general government unions, and under M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Section 21(a) (1): to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual; 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 to review the Executive Session meeting minutes from February 4, 2021, and under exemption 3: to discuss strategy with respect to litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's litigating position: Town of Tyngsborough v. Nancy F. Dutton, et ano C.A. No. 2081CV02618, and 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: All general government unions, and under M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Section 21(a) (1): to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual; 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)
13. Adjournment
Adjourn
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (David Robson, Richard Reault, Hillari Wennerstrom, Steven Nocco and Ronald Keohane). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn; Selectman Reault seconds; 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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