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August 23, 2021
17 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Ronald Keohane, Eric Eldridge, Katerina Kalabokis, Richard Reault, Hillari Wennerstrom
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
1. Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Regular Session
Approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes for August 2, 2021
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes for August 2, 2021; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-1 with Selectman Wennerstrom abstaining
Yes: Eldridge, Katerina Kalabokis, Keohane, ReaultAbstained: Wennerstrom
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes for August 2, 2021; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-1 with Selectman Wennerstrom abstaining.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
4. Review Proposals for Meeting Room A/V Upgrades- Rony Camille, Media Director
Authorize funding for media upgrades and for the mobile production cart as is proposed for Old Town Hall, First Parish Meetinghouse, and Littlefield Library and for the Town Administrator to have...
Selectman Kalabokis moves to authorize funding for media upgrades and for the mobile production cart as is proposed for Old Town Hall, First Parish Meetinghouse, and Littlefield Library and for the Town Administrator to have the authority to purchase it; Selectman Eldridge seconds the motion; the motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves to authorize funding for media upgrades and for the mobile production cart as is proposed for Old Town Hall, First Parish Meetinghouse, and Littlefield Library and for the Town Administrator to have the authority to purchase it; Selectman Eldridge seconds the motion; the motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Open the public hearing, and waive the reading of the legal ad and abutters notice
Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing, and waive the reading of the legal ad and abutters notice; Selectman Wennerstrom seconds; the motion passes 3-0-0
Yes: Eldridge, Keohane, WennerstromThe minutes say Katerina Kalabokis and Richard Reault stepped aside (recused), so they are not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing, and waive the reading of the legal ad and abutters notice; Selectman Wennerstrom seconds; the motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Wennerstrom)
Waive the fees associated with the entertainment and one-day liquor licenses
Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen waive the fees associated with the entertainment and one-day liquor licenses; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 3-0-0
Yes: Eldridge, Keohane, WennerstromThe minutes say Katerina Kalabokis and Richard Reault stepped aside (recused), so they are not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Selectman Wennerstrom moves that the Board of Selectmen waive the fees associated with the entertainment and one-day liquor licenses; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Wennerstrom, second: Eldridge)
Close the public hearing
Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen close the public hearing; Selectman Wennerstrom seconds; the motion passes 3-0-0
Yes: Eldridge, Keohane, WennerstromThe minutes say Katerina Kalabokis and Richard Reault stepped aside (recused), so they are not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen close the public hearing; Selectman Wennerstrom seconds; the motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Wennerstrom)
Approve the application for a One Day Liquor License for Saturday, August 28, 2021, One Day Liquor License for Sunday, August 29, 2021, Weekday Entertainment License for Saturday, August 28, 2021,...
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the application for a One Day Liquor License for Saturday, August 28, 2021, One Day Liquor License for Sunday, August 29, 2021, Weekday Entertainment License for Saturday, August 28, 2021, and Sunday Entertainment License for Sunday, August 29, 2021 and approve the road closure permit for Winslow Road from 8:00 AM on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 through 8:00 AM on Monday, August 30, 2021 and for Kendall Road from 8:00 AM through 6:00 PM on Sunday, August 29, 2021; Selectman Wennerstrom seconds; the motion passes 3-0-0
The minutes say Richard Reault stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting. The minutes give the count as 3-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Ronald Keohane, Eric Eldridge, Katerina Kalabokis and Hillari Wennerstrom). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the application for a One Day Liquor License for Saturday, August 28, 2021, One Day Liquor License for Sunday, August 29, 2021, Weekday Entertainment License for Saturday, August 28, 2021, and Sunday Entertainment License for Sunday, August 29, 2021 and approve the road closure permit for Winslow Road from 8:00 AM on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 through 8:00 AM on Monday, August 30, 2021 and for Kendall Road from 8:00 AM through 6:00 PM on Sunday, August 29, 2021; Selectman Wennerstrom seconds; the motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Wennerstrom)
7. Public Hearing Continued: Dracut Water Supply District for a Special Permit at 166
Open the public hearing for Dracut Water Supply District, and waive the reading of the meeting notice and legal ad
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing for Dracut Water Supply District, and waive the reading of the meeting notice and legal ad; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing for Dracut Water Supply District, and waive the reading of the meeting notice and legal ad; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Continue the public hearing to September 13, 2021 at 6:00 PM and to authorize the Town Administrator to put together a quote to hire a peer review engineering service for the proposal and to...
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen continue the public hearing to September 13, 2021 at 6:00 PM and to authorize the Town Administrator to put together a quote to hire a peer review engineering service for the proposal and to execute a contract with the engineering service, permitting the applicant will provide the funds for the review; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen continue the public hearing to September 13, 2021 at 6:00 PM and to authorize the Town Administrator to put together a quote to hire a peer review engineering service for the proposal and to execute a contract with the engineering service, permitting the applicant will provide the funds for the review; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Approve the FSA amendments as presented and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the FSA amendments as presented and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the FSA amendments as presented and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Accepts the DVS grant of $25,000 from the Commonwealth and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract documents
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen accepts the DVS grant of $25,000 from the Commonwealth and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract documents; Selectman Eldridge seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen accepts the DVS grant of $25,000 from the Commonwealth and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract documents; Selectman Eldridge seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Authorize the Town Administrator to pursue Option 1 and bring a final contract/MOA back to the Board of Selectmen at the next available meeting
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Administrator to pursue Option 1 and bring a final contract/MOA back to the Board of Selectmen at the next available meeting; Selectman Eldridge seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Administrator to pursue Option 1 and bring a final contract/MOA back to the Board of Selectmen at the next available meeting; Selectman Eldridge seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Approve a contract with Newport Construction for $921,020.14 for the 2021 Roadway Improvements Project and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract documents
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve a contract with Newport Construction for $921,020.14 for the 2021 Roadway Improvements Project and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract documents; Selectmen Eldridge seconds; the motion passed 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve a contract with Newport Construction for $921,020.14 for the 2021 Roadway Improvements Project and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract documents; Selectmen Eldridge seconds; the motion passed 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Approve the contract with Cason's Equipment Company for $24,570.80 for the generator replacement at Fire Station #1 and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the agreement
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectman approve the contract with Cason's Equipment Company for $24,570.80 for the generator replacement at Fire Station #1 and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the agreement; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passed 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectman approve the contract with Cason's Equipment Company for $24,570.80 for the generator replacement at Fire Station #1 and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the agreement; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passed 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Approve the contract with Woodall Construction Co Inc. as presented for the Daisy Lane Drainage project with a total value of $23,998.00 and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the agreement
Selectmen Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the contract with Woodall Construction Co Inc. as presented for the Daisy Lane Drainage project with a total value of $23,998.00 and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the agreement; Selectman Eldridge seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectmen Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the contract with Woodall Construction Co Inc. as presented for the Daisy Lane Drainage project with a total value of $23,998.00 and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the agreement; Selectman Eldridge seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Approve the contact as proposed and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the agreement
Selectman Kalabokis moves the Board of Selectmen approve the contact as proposed and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the agreement; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passed 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves the Board of Selectmen approve the contact as proposed and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the agreement; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passed 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
11. Correspondence
Accept the correspondence included in the packet
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board accept the correspondence included in the packet; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board accept the correspondence included in the packet; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
13. 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 Exemption 2 - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel: all non-union personnel; Selectman Eldridge seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Eldridge: YES; Selectman Kalabokis: YES; Chairman Keohane: YES; the motion passes 5-0-0
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 Exemption 2 - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel: all non-union personnel; Selectman Eldridge seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; Selectman Eldridge: YES; Selectman Kalabokis: YES; Chairman Keohane: YES; the motion passes 5-0-0.” (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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