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Tyngsborough Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

January 24, 2022

13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

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 January 10, 2022

Minutes, page 1

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session meeting minutes for January 10, 2022; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0

From the minutes

“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session meeting minutes for January 10, 2022; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

4. Lakeview School Lease Extension

Approve the Lakeview School lease as presented

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Lakeview School lease as presented; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0

From the minutes

“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Lakeview School lease as presented; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

6. Public Hearing- Review Proposed Personnel Policy Changes

Open the public hearing to review proposed personnel policy changes

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing to review proposed personnel policy changes; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0

From the minutes

“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing to review proposed personnel policy changes; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Continue the public hearing to February 14, 2022

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen continue the public hearing to February 14, 2022; 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 February 14, 2022; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

7. New Business

Open the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant with a deadline of April 7, 2022 to submit warrant articles

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen open the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant with a deadline of April 7, 2022 to submit warrant articles; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0

From the minutes

“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen open the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant with a deadline of April 7, 2022 to submit warrant articles; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Accept the $15,930 grant from the Department of Fire Services as presented and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the necessary grant documents

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the $15,930 grant from the Department of Fire Services as presented and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the necessary grant documents; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0

From the minutes

“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the $15,930 grant from the Department of Fire Services as presented and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the necessary grant documents; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

The Board authorizes the use of ARPA funding for Police Department MDT's in an amount not to exceed $59,188

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen the Board authorizes the use of ARPA funding for Police Department MDT's in an amount not to exceed $59,188; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0

From the minutes

“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen the Board authorizes the use of ARPA funding for Police Department MDT's in an amount not to exceed $59,188; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Extend the Town Hall hours Memorandums of Agreement with the mid-manager and clerical unions for 90 days

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Kalabokis moves that that the Board of Selectmen extend the Town Hall hours Memorandums of Agreement with the mid-manager and clerical unions for 90 days; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0

From the minutes

“Selectman Kalabokis moves that that the Board of Selectmen extend the Town Hall hours Memorandums of Agreement with the mid-manager and clerical unions for 90 days; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Appoint Bruce Schofield to the Master Plan Implementation Committee as a representative from the Conservation Commission

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Bruce Schofield to the Master Plan Implementation Committee as a representative from the Conservation Commission; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0

From the minutes

“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Bruce Schofield to the Master Plan Implementation Committee as a representative from the Conservation Commission; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Appoint Jacquelyn Wright to the position of Contact Tracer for the Town of Tyngsborough through the Public Health Excellence Grant at the hourly rate of $30.00 for up to 30 hours weekly through...

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Jacquelyn Wright to the position of Contact Tracer for the Town of Tyngsborough through the Public Health Excellence Grant at the hourly rate of $30.00 for up to 30 hours weekly through June 30, 2022; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0

From the minutes

“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Jacquelyn Wright to the position of Contact Tracer for the Town of Tyngsborough through the Public Health Excellence Grant at the hourly rate of $30.00 for up to 30 hours weekly through June 30, 2022; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

8. Correspondence

Approve the correspondence in the packet as presented

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the correspondence in the packet as presented; 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 as presented; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

11. Executive Session

Enter Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 30A, Section 21(a): Subsection 2: To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel and to conduct collective bargaining...

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen enter Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 30A, Section 21(a): Subsection 2: To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel and to conduct collective bargaining with nonunion personnel- SEIU Local 888 Clerical and Mid-Managers Union, NEPBA Local 8A and 8C and M.G.L. c. 30A, Section 21(a): Subsection 3 - Exemption 3: To discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares - AG Complaint/Request for Indemnification; Subsection 7 - For the purpose of complying with any general or special law, specifically G.L. c. 214, Section 1B - "Right to Privacy"; and G.L. c. 12, §11H; Selectman Eldridge seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Eldridge: YES; Selectman Kalabokis: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; the motion passes 5-0-0

From the minutes

“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen enter Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 30A, Section 21(a): Subsection 2: To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel and to conduct collective bargaining with nonunion personnel- SEIU Local 888 Clerical and Mid-Managers Union, NEPBA Local 8A and 8C and M.G.L. c. 30A, Section 21(a): Subsection 3 - Exemption 3: To discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares - AG Complaint/Request for Indemnification; Subsection 7 - For the purpose of complying with any general or special law, specifically G.L. c. 214, Section 1B - "Right to Privacy"; and G.L. c. 12, §11H; Selectman Eldridge seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Eldridge: YES; Selectman Kalabokis: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; the motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

12. Adjournment

Adjourn

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn the meeting at 10:48 PM; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0

From the minutes

“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn the meeting at 10:48 PM; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

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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