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September 13, 2021
23 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Richard Reault, who is counted absent.
Present: Ronald Keohane, Eric Eldridge, Katerina Kalabokis, Hillari Wennerstrom
Absent: Richard Reault
Every vote, in order
1. Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Regular Session Meeting
Approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes for August 23, 2021
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes for August 23, 2021; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes for August 23, 2021; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
1. Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the Executive
Approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes for August 2, 2021
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes for August 2, 2021; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 3-0-1 with Selectman Wennerstrom abstaining
Yes: Eldridge, Katerina Kalabokis, KeohaneAbstained: Wennerstrom
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes for August 2, 2021; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 3-0-1 with Selectman Wennerstrom abstaining.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes for August 23 and September 1, 2021
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes for August 23 and September 1, 2021; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the 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 August 23 and September 1, 2021; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
4. Public Hearing: Application for an Alteration of Premises on the Section 12 On Premise Liquor
Open the public hearing for Tyngsboro Sports Center and waive the reading of the hearing notice and the legal ad
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing for Tyngsboro Sports Center and waive the reading of the hearing notice and the legal ad; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing for Tyngsboro Sports Center and waive the reading of the hearing notice and the legal ad; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Close the public hearing
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen close the public hearing; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen close the public hearing; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Approve the application for an alteration of the premises as presented to extend the scope of the liquor license to cover the outdoor space
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the application for an alteration of the premises as presented to extend the scope of the liquor license to cover the outdoor space; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the application for an alteration of the premises as presented to extend the scope of the liquor license to cover the outdoor space; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
5. Application for a One Day Liquor License for Notre Dame Academy at 180 Middlesex Road
Approve the application for a One Day Liquor License for the Academy of Notre Dame on Saturday, October 2, 2021 from 11:00AM-4:00PM
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the application for a One Day Liquor License for the Academy of Notre Dame on Saturday, October 2, 2021 from 11:00AM-4:00PM; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the application for a One Day Liquor License for the Academy of Notre Dame on Saturday, October 2, 2021 from 11:00AM-4:00PM; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
6. Public Hearing CONTINUED: Dracut Water Supply District Application for a Special Permit at 166
Reopen the public hearing and waive the reading of the hearing notice and the legal ad
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen reopen the public hearing and waive the reading of the hearing notice and the legal ad; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen reopen the public hearing and waive the reading of the hearing notice and the legal ad; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Keep the public hearing open with the expectation that there be a list compiled of what is and is not in agreement before the next Board of Selectmen Meeting on Monday, September 27, 2021 and if...
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen keep the public hearing open with the expectation that there be a list compiled of what is and is not in agreement before the next Board of Selectmen Meeting on Monday, September 27, 2021 and if both residents and counsel agree to the terms before then, the Board of Selectmen can authorize the Town Administrator to put together a draft approval for that date; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen keep the public hearing open with the expectation that there be a list compiled of what is and is not in agreement before the next Board of Selectmen Meeting on Monday, September 27, 2021 and if both residents and counsel agree to the terms before then, the Board of Selectmen can authorize the Town Administrator to put together a draft approval for that date; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
7. New Business
Approve the HCA with Assured Testing Laboratories as present and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the agreement
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the HCA with Assured Testing Laboratories as present and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the agreement; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the HCA with Assured Testing Laboratories as present and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the agreement; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Approve the proclamation as presented and to authorize the Conservation Director to pursue the designation
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the proclamation as presented and to authorize the Conservation Director to pursue the designation; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the proclamation as presented and to authorize the Conservation Director to pursue the designation; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Approve the hospital affiliation agreement with Lowell General Hospital for the Ambulance Service
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the hospital affiliation agreement with Lowell General Hospital for the Ambulance Service; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the hospital affiliation agreement with Lowell General Hospital for the Ambulance Service; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Approve the LTRA Van Lease as presented and authorize the Town Administrator to sign on behalf of the Board
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the LTRA Van Lease as presented and authorize the Town Administrator to sign on behalf of the Board; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the LTRA Van Lease as presented and authorize the Town Administrator to sign on behalf of the Board; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Approve the IMA as presented, contingent upon the Town of Chelmsford Board of Selectmen 's approval
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the IMA as presented, contingent upon the Town of Chelmsford Board of Selectmen 's approval; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the IMA as presented, contingent upon the Town of Chelmsford Board of Selectmen 's approval; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Approve a contract with Dr. Russell Coleman for medical consulting services as presented and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the final agreement
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve a contract with Dr. Russell Coleman for medical consulting services as presented and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the final agreement; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passed 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve a contract with Dr. Russell Coleman for medical consulting services as presented and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the final agreement; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passed 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Approve the Highway and Clerical Union contracts as presented, contingent upon the format change in the Clerical Memorandum of Agreement
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectman approve the Highway and Clerical Union contracts as presented, contingent upon the format change in the Clerical Memorandum of Agreement; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectman approve the Highway and Clerical Union contracts as presented, contingent upon the format change in the Clerical Memorandum of Agreement; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
8. Old Business
Place Article 1 on the Town Meeting Warrant
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen place Article 1 on the Town Meeting Warrant; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 3-0-1, with Selectman Wennerstrom abstaining
Yes: Eldridge, Katerina Kalabokis, KeohaneAbstained: Wennerstrom
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen place Article 1 on the Town Meeting Warrant; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 3-0-1, with Selectman Wennerstrom abstaining.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Place Article 2 on the Town Meeting Warrant
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen place Article 2 on the Town Meeting Warrant; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen place Article 2 on the Town Meeting Warrant; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Place Articles 6 and 7 on the Town Meeting Warrant
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen place Articles 6 and 7 on the Town Meeting Warrant; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen place Articles 6 and 7 on the Town Meeting Warrant; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Set the Fall Special Town Meeting date for Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 10:00AM and to vote on the rain date at the next Board of Selectmen meeting on Monday, September 27, 2021
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen set the Fall Special Town Meeting date for Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 10:00AM and to vote on the rain date at the next Board of Selectmen meeting on Monday, September 27, 2021; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 3-1-0, with Selectman Wennerstrom opposing
Yes: Eldridge, Katerina Kalabokis, KeohaneNo: Wennerstrom
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen set the Fall Special Town Meeting date for Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 10:00AM and to vote on the rain date at the next Board of Selectmen meeting on Monday, September 27, 2021; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 3-1-0, with Selectman Wennerstrom opposing.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
9. Correspondence
T hat the Board of Selectmen accept the correspondence in the packet
Selectman Kalabokis moves t hat the Board of Selectmen accept the correspondence in the packet; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves t hat the Board of Selectmen accept the correspondence in the packet; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
11. Selectmen 's Reports
Move to 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...
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen move to 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 union 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; Selectman Eldridge seconds; ROLL CALL: Chairman Keohane: YES, Selectman Kalabokis: YES, Selectman Eldridge: YES, Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; the motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen move to 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 union 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; Selectman Eldridge seconds; ROLL CALL: Chairman Keohane: YES, Selectman Kalabokis: YES, Selectman Eldridge: YES, Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; the motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
13. Adjournment
Adjourn
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn at 10:18PM; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn at 10:18PM; 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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