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Tyngsborough Select Board
How the Tyngsborough Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide for three-year terms. Eric Eldridge and Katerina Kalabokis were elected at the June 15, 2021 town election, succeeding David Robson and Steven Nocco. On June 21, 2021 the board unanimously chose Ronald Keohane as Chairman, Eric Eldridge as Vice-Chair and Katerina Kalabokis as Clerk. Richard Reault’s last meeting was April 25, 2022. Until December 2022 the minutes call the board the Board of Selectmen and its members Selectmen. Covers 22 meetings, June 21 to April 25, 2022.
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
Sources: Massachusetts Select Board Handbook (MMA) · Mass. Division of Local Services: the town budgetYour Tyngsborough ballot: 13 quizzes, about a minute each.
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Members
Vice-ChairEric EldridgeVice-Chair · At-large · at 22 of 22 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
About missing minutes
Loaded: Tyngsborough Select Board minutes from January 8, 2018 through September 21, 2026: 213 meetings and 2,821 votes. Nothing before 2018 is online: the town’s Agenda Center starts in January 2018. The minutes call the board the Board of Selectmen (members “Selectman”) through December 12, 2022 and the Select Board (members “Selectperson”) from January 9, 2023, after the town voted in 2021 to seek a special act changing the name. All the minutes loaded are typed documents with searchable text. Not here: executive-session minutes (including released executive-session minutes that many 2021-2025 files append after the open-session minutes); votes of the Planning Board, Finance Committee, School Committee, Board of Health, Board of Assessors, Library Trustees and other boards at joint meetings; meetings with an agenda but no posted minutes (July 30, 2018, where the file posted is the agenda; November 2, 2020, where the file posted is a copy of the November 12, 2020 minutes; May 22, 2024, a joint housing plan kick-off; January 5, 2026; and May 11, 2026); and meetings after September 21, 2026 (the September 8, 2026 meeting was an executive session only, and the October 5, 2026 minutes are not posted yet). Tyngsborough’s minutes name the mover and seconder and give the count (“motion passes 5-0-0”); a count that matches the members present with no no votes is shown as every member present voting yes. In 2020-2022 remote meetings, and in many 2026 meetings, the board votes by roll call (“Selectpersons Marino, IN FAVOR; Kalabokis, IN FAVOR …”), shown by name; a member who answers “present” is shown as abstaining. When a member votes no or abstains the minutes usually name the member (“Motion carries 4-1-0 with Selectperson Coughlin opposing”); where a split count names no one, or a count does not match the members present, we show the count only, with a note (30 votes), and where the minutes give no count or names we show the result only (3 votes). Members who recused themselves or stepped out are not shown in that vote; members who arrived late or left early are shown only in the votes they were there for. A motion with no recorded outcome, a motion that was withdrawn, or a motion that died for lack of a second is not counted as a vote. On April 23, 2018 the minutes record the board’s recommendation on each Town Meeting article only in a table; those rows are shown as votes. Two different members share the surname Kalabokis: Katerina Kalabokis (2021-2024) and Konstantinos Kalabokis (from 2026). We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
Apr 11Approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes for March 28,…Motion: Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Regular…Passed 3–0 · Abstained: Katerina Kalabokis
April 11, 2022: Approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes for March 28, 2022
Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes for March 28, 2022; Selectman Wennerstrom seconds; the motion passes 3-0-1, Selectman Kalabokis abstaining
Yes: Eldridge, Keohane, WennerstromAbstained: Katerina Kalabokis
From the minutes
“Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes for March 28, 2022; Selectman Wennerstrom seconds; the motion passes 3-0-1, Selectman Kalabokis abstaining.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Wennerstrom)
Apr 11Send the letter to the Dracut Board of Selectmen…Motion: Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen send the letter…Passed 3–0 · see note
April 11, 2022: Send the letter to the Dracut Board of Selectmen in support of the Tyngsborough residents as written
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen send the letter to the Dracut Board of Selectmen in support of the Tyngsborough residents as written; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 3-0-1
The minutes give the count as 3-0-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen send the letter to the Dracut Board of Selectmen in support of the Tyngsborough residents as written; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 3-0-1.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Mar 28Tri-Board policy: $1,000,000 yearly general fund contribution to the…Motion: Selectman Eldridge moves that the Tri-Board establish the following policy: in…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · see note
March 28, 2022: Tri-Board policy: $1,000,000 yearly general fund contribution to the Middle School construction debt payments, with new growth set aside over 10 years
Selectman Eldridge moves that the Tri-Board establish the following policy: in order to minimize the burden to the taxpayers, the recommended general fund contribution to the Middle School construction debt payments shall be $1,000,000.00 per year for the duration of the debt payments, and further that the Tri-Board will work collaboratively to recommend a budget to Town Meeting that sets aside portions of new growth from major one-time economic development projects to meet this goal over a 10-year period; Selectman Reault seconds; Discussion: Finance Committee Member Chris Mellen asks if Mr. Hanson has any idea what the Town would have been charged in interest at the conclusion of the debt payments. Selectman Wennerstrom responds the Town could probably calculate an average, but until the money is borrowed, they will not know exactly. Mr. Hanson adds that he is anticipating a 4% interest rate on the money that is borrowed. Mr. Mellen states as long as the bond rating remains high, he is in support. The Board of Selectmen motion passes 4-0-0
Tri-Board vote with the Finance Committee and School Committee; the minutes record each board’s count separately (“The Board of Selectmen motion passes 4-0-0”), and only the Select Board’s vote is shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Eldridge moves that the Tri-Board establish the following policy: in order to minimize the burden to the taxpayers, the recommended general fund contribution to the Middle School construction debt payments shall be $1,000,000.00 per year for the duration of the debt payments, and further that the Tri-Board will work collaboratively to recommend a budget to Town Meeting that sets aside portions of new growth from major one-time economic development projects to meet this goal over a 10-year period; Selectman Reault seconds; Discussion: Finance Committee Member Chris Mellen asks if Mr. Hanson has any idea what the Town would have been charged in interest at the conclusion of the debt payments. Selectman Wennerstrom responds the Town could probably calculate an average, but until the money is borrowed, they will not know exactly. Mr. Hanson adds that he is anticipating a 4% interest rate on the money that is borrowed. Mr. Mellen states as long as the bond rating remains high, he is in support. The Board of Selectmen motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Reault)
Feb 28Approve a contract with Newport Construction Corp for the…Motion: Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve a contract…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Reault
February 28, 2022: Approve a contract with Newport Construction Corp for the 2022 Road Patching Project totaling $84,950.10 and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the agreement
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve a contract with Newport Construction Corp for the 2022 Road Patching Project totaling $84,950.10 and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the agreement; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-1, with Selectman Reault abstaining
Yes: Eldridge, Katerina Kalabokis, Keohane, WennerstromAbstained: Reault
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve a contract with Newport Construction Corp for the 2022 Road Patching Project totaling $84,950.10 and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the agreement; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-1, with Selectman Reault abstaining.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Jan 10Approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes for December 6,…Motion: Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Regular…Passed 4–0 · see note
January 10, 2022: Approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes for December 6, 2021
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes for December 6, 2021; Selectman Eldridge seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Eldridge: YES; Selectman Kalabokis: ABSTAIN; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; the motion passes 4-0-1
The roll call does not list Ronald Keohane, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote. The minutes give the count as 4-0-1 but name Richard Reault (yes), Eric Eldridge (yes), Katerina Kalabokis (abstained) and Hillari Wennerstrom (yes), which does not add up with the 5 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes for December 6, 2021; Selectman Eldridge seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Eldridge: YES; Selectman Kalabokis: ABSTAIN; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; the motion passes 4-0-1.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Jan 10Approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes for December 20,…Motion: Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Regular…Passed 4–0 · see note
January 10, 2022: Approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes for December 20, 2021
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes for December 20, 2021; Selectman Eldridge seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Eldridge: YES; Selectman Kalabokis: ABSTAIN; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; the motion passes 4-0-1
The roll call does not list Ronald Keohane, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote. The minutes give the count as 4-0-1 but name Richard Reault (yes), Eric Eldridge (yes), Katerina Kalabokis (abstained) and Hillari Wennerstrom (yes), which does not add up with the 5 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes for December 20, 2021; Selectman Eldridge seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Eldridge: YES; Selectman Kalabokis: ABSTAIN; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; the motion passes 4-0-1.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Dec 6Approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes for November 15,…Motion: Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Regular…Passed 3–0 · Abstained: Wennerstrom
December 6, 2021: Approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes for November 15, 2021
Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes for November 15, 2021; Selectman Reault seconds; the motion passes 3-0-1, with Selectman Wennerstrom abstaining
Yes: Eldridge, Keohane, ReaultAbstained: Wennerstrom
From the minutes
“Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes for November 15, 2021; Selectman Reault seconds; the motion passes 3-0-1, with Selectman Wennerstrom abstaining.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Reault)
Nov 1Approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes for October 18,…Motion: Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Regular…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Wennerstrom
November 1, 2021: Approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes for October 18, 2021
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes for October 18, 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 October 18, 2021; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-1, with Selectman Wennerstrom abstaining.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Nov 1Authorize the Town Administrator to submit the Special Acts…Motion: Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Reault
November 1, 2021: Authorize the Town Administrator to submit the Special Acts approved by Town Meeting on October 26, 2021, to the State Legislature for approval
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Administrator to submit the Special Acts approved by Town Meeting on October 26, 2021, to the State Legislature for approval; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-1, with Selectman Reault abstaining
Yes: Eldridge, Katerina Kalabokis, Keohane, WennerstromAbstained: Reault
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Administrator to submit the Special Acts approved by Town Meeting on October 26, 2021, to the State Legislature for approval; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-1, with Selectman Reault abstaining.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Oct 12Release the report to the original recipients of the…Motion: Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen release the report…Passed 3–0 · see note
October 12, 2021: Release the report to the original recipients of the letter pending the confirmation from Town Counsel
Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen release the report to the original recipients of the letter pending the confirmation from Town Counsel; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 3-0-0
The minutes say Hillari Wennerstrom 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 Richard Reault). Showing the count only. The minutes name Eric Eldridge as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen release the report to the original recipients of the letter pending the confirmation from Town Counsel; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: 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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