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March 22, 2021
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Steven Nocco and Hillari Wennerstrom, who are counted absent.
Present: David Robson, Richard Reault, Ronald Keohane
Absent: Steven Nocco, Hillari Wennerstrom
Every vote, in order
1. March 8, 2021
Approve the regular session meeting minutes from March 8, 2021
Selectman Keohane moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session meeting minutes from March 8, 2021; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Keohane moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session meeting minutes from March 8, 2021; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Reault)
2. March 8, 2021
Approve but not release the executive session meeting minutes from February 4, 2021 and March 8, 2021
Selectman Keohane moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the executive session meeting minutes from February 4, 2021 and March 8, 2021; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Keohane moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the executive session meeting minutes from February 4, 2021 and March 8, 2021; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Reault)
5. Benefits Discussion - Dental and Vision Insurance
Authorize the Town Administrator to enter into an agreement with MIAA to add employee funded dental benefits and vision benefits to the Town's offerings through Blue Cross Blue Shield
Selectman Keohane moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Administrator to enter into an agreement with MIAA to add employee funded dental benefits and vision benefits to the Town's offerings through Blue Cross Blue Shield; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Keohane moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Administrator to enter into an agreement with MIAA to add employee funded dental benefits and vision benefits to the Town's offerings through Blue Cross Blue Shield; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Reault)
7. Toll Brothers Open Space Discussion
Approve the concept design as presented for the Open Space Parcel Donation on the Tyngsborough Country Club
Selectman Keohane moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the concept design as presented for the Open Space Parcel Donation on the Tyngsborough Country Club; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Keohane moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the concept design as presented for the Open Space Parcel Donation on the Tyngsborough Country Club; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Reault)
8. New Business
Appoint Robert Carter to the position of Head of Youth Services at a Grade 8, Step 10 rate of $25.12 per hour for 35 hours a week
Selectman Keohane moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Robert Carter to the position of Head of Youth Services at a Grade 8, Step 10 rate of $25.12 per hour for 35 hours a week; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Keohane moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Robert Carter to the position of Head of Youth Services at a Grade 8, Step 10 rate of $25.12 per hour for 35 hours a week; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Reault)
Appoint Steve Manning to the position of Special Police Officer
Selectman Keohane moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Steve Manning to the position of Special Police Officer; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Keohane moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Steve Manning to the position of Special Police Officer; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Reault)
Approve the contract with RAE Contracting for the OTH Renovation Project for a total value of $115,024.00 and authorize the Administrator to execute the contract documents
Selectman Keohane moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the contract with RAE Contracting for the OTH Renovation Project for a total value of $115,024.00 and authorize the Administrator to execute the contract documents; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Keohane moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the contract with RAE Contracting for the OTH Renovation Project for a total value of $115,024.00 and authorize the Administrator to execute the contract documents; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Reault)
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)
10. Old Business
Schedule the Annual Town Election for June 15, 2021
Selectman Keohane moves that the Board of Selectmen schedule the Annual Town Election for June 15, 2021; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Keohane moves that the Board of Selectmen schedule the Annual Town Election for June 15, 2021; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Reault)
11. Correspondence
Accept the correspondence included in the packet tonight
Selectman Keohane moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the correspondence included in the packet tonight; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Keohane moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the correspondence included in the packet tonight; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Reault)
13. Selectmen's Reports
Enter into Executive Session 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...
Selectman Keohane moves that the Board of Selectmen enter into Executive Session 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 Exemption 3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's bargaining position: all general government unions; Selectman Reault seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; motion passes 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Keohane moves that the Board of Selectmen enter into Executive Session 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 Exemption 3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's bargaining position: all general government unions; Selectman Reault seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Reault)
15. Adjournment
Adjourn
Selectman Keohane moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Keohane moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, 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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