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September 27, 2021
24 recorded votes, 2 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
2. Meeting Minutes
Approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes for September 13 and September 20, 2021
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes for September 13 and September 20, 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 September 13 and September 20, 2021; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-1, with Selectman Wennerstrom abstaining.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes for September 13, 2021
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes for September 13, 2021; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes for September 13, 2021; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
4. Public Hearing: Dracut Water Supply District Application for a Special Permit at 166
Close the public hearing
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen close the public hearing; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen close the public hearing; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
6. The grant of the Special Permit is based upon the mandatory findings which were found to
Grant a Special Permit for a water treatment facility at 166 Frost Road with the conditions that were agreed to by the abutters and the district and included in the packet this evening
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen grant a Special Permit for a water treatment facility at 166 Frost Road with the conditions that were agreed to by the abutters and the district and included in the packet this evening. Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen grant a Special Permit for a water treatment facility at 166 Frost Road with the conditions that were agreed to by the abutters and the district and included in the packet this evening. Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
5. New Business
Ratify the Mid-Management contract as presented
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen ratify the Mid-Management contract as presented; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen ratify the Mid-Management contract as presented; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Approve the contract extensions and FY22 salary adjustments as presented
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the contract extensions and FY22 salary adjustments as presented; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the contract extensions and FY22 salary adjustments as presented; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Approve the 2020 Re-Precinting map as presented
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the 2020 Re-Precinting map as presented; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the 2020 Re-Precinting map as presented; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Appoint Abigail Lipski to the position of part-time IT Support Specialist at the hourly rate of $24.50 for up to 19 hours weekly contingent on a successful CORI check
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Abigail Lipski to the position of part-time IT Support Specialist at the hourly rate of $24.50 for up to 19 hours weekly contingent on a successful CORI check; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Abigail Lipski to the position of part-time IT Support Specialist at the hourly rate of $24.50 for up to 19 hours weekly contingent on a successful CORI check; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Make no comment on the application for 1 Pawtucket Boulevard
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen make no comment on the application for 1 Pawtucket Boulevard; Selectmen Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5- 0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen make no comment on the application for 1 Pawtucket Boulevard; Selectmen Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5- 0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Make no comment on the application for 300 Potash Hill Road
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen make no comment on the application for 300 Potash Hill Road; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0- 0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen make no comment on the application for 300 Potash Hill Road; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0- 0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
6. Old Business
Amend the date and time on the draft warrant and set the Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 7:00PM at the Tyngsborough High School Gymnasium
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectman amend the date and time on the draft warrant and set the Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 7:00PM at the Tyngsborough High School Gymnasium; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectman amend the date and time on the draft warrant and set the Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 7:00PM at the Tyngsborough High School Gymnasium; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Remove Article 1 from the Town Meeting Warrant
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen remove Article 1 from the Town Meeting Warrant; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen remove Article 1 from the Town Meeting Warrant; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Recommend Article 2: An Act Authorizing the Town of Tyngsborough to offer early voting and no excuse absentee voting in municipal elections
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 2: An Act Authorizing the Town of Tyngsborough to offer early voting and no excuse absentee voting in municipal elections; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 2: An Act Authorizing the Town of Tyngsborough to offer early voting and no excuse absentee voting in municipal elections; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Recommend Article 3: Amend Town By-laws- Annual Town Election and Town Meeting Dates
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 3: Amend Town By-laws- Annual Town Election and Town Meeting Dates; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 3: Amend Town By-laws- Annual Town Election and Town Meeting Dates; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Amend the article to dedicate 75% instead of 100% and moves that the Board of Selectmen recommend this article
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen amend the article to dedicate 75% instead of 100% and moves that the Board of Selectmen recommend this article; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen amend the article to dedicate 75% instead of 100% and moves that the Board of Selectmen recommend this article; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Recommend Article 5: An Act Establishing the Position of Town Manager in the Town of Tyngsborough
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 5: An Act Establishing the Position of Town Manager in the Town of Tyngsborough; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 3-2-0, with Selectman Reault and Selectman Wennerstrom opposing
Yes: Eldridge, Katerina Kalabokis, KeohaneNo: Reault, Wennerstrom
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 5: An Act Establishing the Position of Town Manager in the Town of Tyngsborough; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 3-2-0, with Selectman Reault and Selectman Wennerstrom opposing.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Take Article 6: An Act changing the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Tyngsborough to a Select Board and Article 7: Amend Town General By-laws and Town Zoning By-laws regarding title of Board of...
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen take Article 6: An Act changing the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Tyngsborough to a Select Board and Article 7: Amend Town General By-laws and Town Zoning By-laws regarding title of Board of Selectmen and place them before Article 5: An Act Establishing the Position of Town Manager in the Town of Tyngsborough and to recommend the article; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen take Article 6: An Act changing the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Tyngsborough to a Select Board and Article 7: Amend Town General By-laws and Town Zoning By-laws regarding title of Board of Selectmen and place them before Article 5: An Act Establishing the Position of Town Manager in the Town of Tyngsborough and to recommend the article; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Recommend Article 7: Amend Town General By-laws and Town Zoning By-laws regarding title of Board of Selectmen
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 7: Amend Town General By-laws and Town Zoning By-laws regarding title of Board of Selectmen; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 7: Amend Town General By-laws and Town Zoning By-laws regarding title of Board of Selectmen; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Recommend Article 8: Fund Employee Contractual Agreements
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 8: Fund Employee Contractual Agreements; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 8: Fund Employee Contractual Agreements; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Place Article 9: Amending Zoning Bylaw with Craft Brewery, Taproom, Distillery Definitions
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen place Article 9: Amending Zoning Bylaw with Craft Brewery, Taproom, Distillery Definitions; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen place Article 9: Amending Zoning Bylaw with Craft Brewery, Taproom, Distillery Definitions; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Place and recommend Article 10: Approve Prior Year Bills
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen place and recommend Article 10: Approve Prior Year Bills; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen place and recommend Article 10: Approve Prior Year Bills; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Close and post the Special Town Meeting Warrant
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen close and post the Special Town Meeting Warrant; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen close and post the Special Town Meeting Warrant; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
7. Correspondence
Approve the correspondence in the packet
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the correspondence in the packet; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the correspondence in the packet; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
11. Adjournment
Adjourn
Selectman Kalabokis moves to adjourn the meeting at 8:52 PM; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves to adjourn the meeting at 8:52 PM; Selectman Eldridge seconds; 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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