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May 24, 2021
12 recorded votes, 3 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 Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular
Approve the regular session meeting minutes from May 10, 2021
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session meeting minutes from May 10, 2021; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 3-0-0
The minutes give the count as 3-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (David Robson, Richard Reault, Hillari Wennerstrom and Ronald Keohane). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session meeting minutes from May 10, 2021; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Keohane)
1. Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectman approve but not
Approve but not release the executive session meeting minutes from April 12, April 26, April 27, May 5, and May 10, 2021
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectman approve but not release the executive session meeting minutes from April 12, April 26, April 27, May 5, and May 10, 2021; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 3- 0-0
The minutes give the count as 3-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (David Robson, Richard Reault, Hillari Wennerstrom and Ronald Keohane). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectman approve but not release the executive session meeting minutes from April 12, April 26, April 27, May 5, and May 10, 2021; Selectman Keohane seconds; motion passes 3- 0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Keohane)
Appoint Nathan Abdallah to the position of Sergeant effective Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Selectman Keohane moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Nathan Abdallah to the position of Sergeant effective Tuesday, May 25, 2021; Selectman Wennerstrom seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (David Robson, Richard Reault, Hillari Wennerstrom and Ronald Keohane). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectman Keohane moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Nathan Abdallah to the position of Sergeant effective Tuesday, May 25, 2021; Selectman Wennerstrom seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Wennerstrom)
6. New Business
Approve the contract with Kosmos Construction as presented for $26,000 and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the contract with Kosmos Construction as presented for $26,000 and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the contract with Kosmos Construction as presented for $26,000 and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Reault)
Make no comment on the application for 162 Frost Road
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen make no comment on the application for 162 Frost Road; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen make no comment on the application for 162 Frost Road; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Reault)
Appoint Thomas Tagliavento to the position of Library Technician effective June 14, 2021 at the Grade 5, Step 6 hourly rate of $18.32 for 25 hours per week
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Thomas Tagliavento to the position of Library Technician effective June 14, 2021 at the Grade 5, Step 6 hourly rate of $18.32 for 25 hours per week; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Thomas Tagliavento to the position of Library Technician effective June 14, 2021 at the Grade 5, Step 6 hourly rate of $18.32 for 25 hours per week; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Reault)
Increase Jennifer Abshire's hours from 15 hours weekly to 19
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen increase Jennifer Abshire's hours from 15 hours weekly to 19; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen increase Jennifer Abshire's hours from 15 hours weekly to 19; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Reault)
7. Old Business
Close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Reault)
Post the Annual Town Election Warrant
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen post the Annual Town Election Warrant; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen post the Annual Town Election Warrant; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Reault)
8. Correspondence
Accept the correspondence
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the correspondence; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the correspondence; Selectman Reault seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (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 bargaining position of the public...
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 bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares- NEPBA Local A/C; 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 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 bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares- NEPBA Local A/C; 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; motion passes 4-0-0
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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