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August 2, 2021
18 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Hillari Wennerstrom, who is counted absent.
Present: Ronald Keohane, Eric Eldridge, Katerina Kalabokis, Richard Reault
Absent: Hillari Wennerstrom
Every vote, in order
1. July 12, 2021
Approve the regular session meeting minutes for July 12, 2021
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session meeting minutes for July 12, 2021; Selectman Eldridge seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session meeting minutes for July 12, 2021; Selectman Eldridge seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Approve but not release the executive session meeting minutes for July 12 2021
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the executive session meeting minutes for July 12 2021; Selectman Eldridge seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the executive session meeting minutes for July 12 2021; Selectman Eldridge seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Release the executive session meeting minutes for March 14, 2016, October 29, 2018, November 19, 2018, November 20, 2018, November 27, 2018, November 29, 2018, December 17, 2018, January 28, 2019,...
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen release the executive session meeting minutes for March 14, 2016, October 29, 2018, November 19, 2018, November 20, 2018, November 27, 2018, November 29, 2018, December 17, 2018, January 28, 2019, August 29, 2019, September 16, 2019, May 11, 2020, June 1, 2020, June 8, 2020, September 14, 2020, October 19, 2020, November 16, 2020; Selectman Eldridge seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen release the executive session meeting minutes for March 14, 2016, October 29, 2018, November 19, 2018, November 20, 2018, November 27, 2018, November 29, 2018, December 17, 2018, January 28, 2019, August 29, 2019, September 16, 2019, May 11, 2020, June 1, 2020, June 8, 2020, September 14, 2020, October 19, 2020, November 16, 2020; Selectman Eldridge seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
5. Public Hearing- Special Permit Application for Dracut Water Supply District at 166
Open the Public Hearing on a Special Permit Application for Dracut Water Supply District at 166 Frost Road and waive the reading of the legal ad and abutters notice
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen open the Public Hearing on a Special Permit Application for Dracut Water Supply District at 166 Frost Road and waive the reading of the legal ad and abutters notice; Selectman Eldridge seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen open the Public Hearing on a Special Permit Application for Dracut Water Supply District at 166 Frost Road and waive the reading of the legal ad and abutters notice; Selectman Eldridge seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Continue the public hearing to the next meeting on August 23, 2021
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen continue the public hearing to the next meeting on August 23, 2021; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen continue the public hearing to the next meeting on August 23, 2021; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
1. Tyngsborough Housing Authority Tenant Member
Appoint Robert McCarthy to the Tyngsborough Housing Authority as the tenant member for a term to begin immediately and to expire June 30, 2026
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Robert McCarthy to the Tyngsborough Housing Authority as the tenant member for a term to begin immediately and to expire June 30, 2026; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Robert McCarthy to the Tyngsborough Housing Authority as the tenant member for a term to begin immediately and to expire June 30, 2026; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
2. Affordable Housing Trust
Appoint Seth Braun to the Affordable Housing Trust as the representative from the Housing Authority for a term to begin immediately and expire on June 30, 2022
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Seth Braun to the Affordable Housing Trust as the representative from the Housing Authority for a term to begin immediately and expire on June 30, 2022; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Seth Braun to the Affordable Housing Trust as the representative from the Housing Authority for a term to begin immediately and expire on June 30, 2022; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Accept the list as printed
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the list as printed; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the list as printed; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Adopt the vote prepared by Lock Lord to approve the town's commitment under the Clean Water Trust Loan CW-20-11
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen adopt the vote prepared by Lock Lord to approve the town's commitment under the Clean Water Trust Loan CW-20-11; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen adopt the vote prepared by Lock Lord to approve the town's commitment under the Clean Water Trust Loan CW-20-11; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
6. Crack Sealing- Superior Seal Coating
Approve the contracts with Superior Seal Coat, D&M Catch Basin, PJ Keating Co, FB Hale Inc, K-5 Corporation, and Kohl Farming and Contracting as presented and to authorize the Town Administrator...
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the contracts with Superior Seal Coat, D&M Catch Basin, PJ Keating Co, FB Hale Inc, K-5 Corporation, and Kohl Farming and Contracting as presented and to authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contracts; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the contracts with Superior Seal Coat, D&M Catch Basin, PJ Keating Co, FB Hale Inc, K-5 Corporation, and Kohl Farming and Contracting as presented and to authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contracts; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Approve the contract with Atkinson Carpet for the replacement of carpet in the Tyngsborough Public Library and Community Room for $39,478.00 and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the...
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the contract with Atkinson Carpet for the replacement of carpet in the Tyngsborough Public Library and Community Room for $39,478.00 and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the contract with Atkinson Carpet for the replacement of carpet in the Tyngsborough Public Library and Community Room for $39,478.00 and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Authorize the Town Administrator Matthew Hanson to execute a contract with HELPSY as presented
Selectman Kalabokis moves to authorize the Town Administrator Matthew Hanson to execute a contract with HELPSY as presented; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves to authorize the Town Administrator Matthew Hanson to execute a contract with HELPSY as presented; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Waive their right of first refusal on the affordable unit identified as 36 Cricones Way
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen waive their right of first refusal on the affordable unit identified as 36 Cricones Way; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen waive their right of first refusal on the affordable unit identified as 36 Cricones Way; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Make no comment on the application for a variance at 45 Middlesex Road
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen make no comment on the application for a variance at 45 Middlesex Road; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen make no comment on the application for a variance at 45 Middlesex Road; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Make no comment on the application for a variance at 405 Middlesex Road
Selectman Kalabokis motions that the Board of Selectmen make no comment on the application for a variance at 405 Middlesex Road; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis motions that the Board of Selectmen make no comment on the application for a variance at 405 Middlesex Road; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
8. Correspondence
Accept the correspondence as presented
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the correspondence as presented; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the correspondence as presented; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
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 Kalabokis 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: All general government unions, and under Exemption 2- To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; All non-union personnel, and to discuss matters of attorney client privilege; Selectman Eldridge seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Kalabokis: YES; Selectman Eldridge: YES; Selectman Keohane: YES: motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis 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: All general government unions, and under Exemption 2- To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; All non-union personnel, and to discuss matters of attorney client privilege; Selectman Eldridge seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Kalabokis: YES; Selectman Eldridge: YES; Selectman Keohane: YES: motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
11. Executive Session
Adjourn
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
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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