MassVoter.com← Tyngsborough Select BoardTyngsborough Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
August 22, 2022
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Hillari Wennerstrom, who is counted absent.
Present: Ronald Keohane, Eric Eldridge, Katerina Kalabokis, Mike Moran
Absent: Hillari Wennerstrom
Every vote, in order
2. Meeting Minutes
Approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes for August 1, 2022
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes for August 1, 2022; 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 1, 2022; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes for August 1, 2022
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes for August 1, 2022; 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 1, 2022; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
4. Police Officer Appointment
Appoint Bryan Carter to the full-time position of Police Officer, effective Thursday, August 25, 2022
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Bryan Carter to the full-time position of Police Officer, effective Thursday, August 25, 2022; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Bryan Carter to the full-time position of Police Officer, effective Thursday, August 25, 2022; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Authorize Town Counsel to draft a joint defense agreement and to execute the agreement upon final review by the Chairman and Town Administrator
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize Town Counsel to draft a joint defense agreement and to execute the agreement upon final review by the Chairman and Town Administrator; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize Town Counsel to draft a joint defense agreement and to execute the agreement upon final review by the Chairman and Town Administrator; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
6. Approve Verizon Cable License Renewal
Approve the contract as presented
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the contract as presented; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the contract as presented; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Formally share their intent to waive its Right of First Refusal on 93 Kendall Road, subject to a final vote to waive the Right of First Refusal, when the Town receives a bona fide offer to purchase
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen formally share their intent to waive its Right of First Refusal on 93 Kendall Road, subject to a final vote to waive the Right of First Refusal, when the Town receives a bona fide offer to purchase; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen formally share their intent to waive its Right of First Refusal on 93 Kendall Road, subject to a final vote to waive the Right of First Refusal, when the Town receives a bona fide offer to purchase; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
8. Davis Road Property- Request to sell to Division of Fish and Wildlife
Solicit comments from other relevant Boards, Committees, and Departments regarding Parcels 3-12 located off of Davis Road to consider the sale of the parcels at Town Meeting
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen solicit comments from other relevant Boards, Committees, and Departments regarding Parcels 3-12 located off of Davis Road to consider the sale of the parcels at Town Meeting; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen solicit comments from other relevant Boards, Committees, and Departments regarding Parcels 3-12 located off of Davis Road to consider the sale of the parcels at Town Meeting; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
10. Discuss Goal #6: Feasibility of Establishing a Department of Public Works
Authorize Chairman Keohane to work with the Town Administrator and other relevant departments to explore the creation of a Department of Public Works
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize Chairman Keohane to work with the Town Administrator and other relevant departments to explore the creation of a Department of Public Works; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize Chairman Keohane to work with the Town Administrator and other relevant departments to explore the creation of a Department of Public Works; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
11. New Business
Approve the contract with K&G Remodeling Inc. for $51,650.00 as presented and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the agreement
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the contract with K&G Remodeling Inc. for $51,650.00 as presented 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 contract with K&G Remodeling Inc. for $51,650.00 as presented 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 contracts as presented for Highway Services and Materials and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the agreements
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectman approve the contracts as presented for Highway Services and Materials and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the agreements; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectman approve the contracts as presented for Highway Services and Materials and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the agreements; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Approve the Council on Aging Van Driver rates as presented
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Council on Aging Van Driver rates as presented; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Council on Aging Van Driver rates as presented; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Appoint Emilie Brush to the position of Conservation Director at the rate of $65,000.00 annually, with a start date of Monday, August 29, 2022
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Emilie Brush to the position of Conservation Director at the rate of $65,000.00 annually, with a start date of Monday, August 29, 2022; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Emilie Brush to the position of Conservation Director at the rate of $65,000.00 annually, with a start date of Monday, August 29, 2022; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Appoint Ryan McMahon to the Recreation and Parks Committee for a term effective immediately and to expire on June 30, 2025 and appoint Kim Dias to the Recreation and Parks Committee for a term...
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Ryan McMahon to the Recreation and Parks Committee for a term effective immediately and to expire on June 30, 2025 and appoint Kim Dias to the Recreation and Parks Committee for a term effective immediately and to expire on June 30, 2023; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Ryan McMahon to the Recreation and Parks Committee for a term effective immediately and to expire on June 30, 2025 and appoint Kim Dias to the Recreation and Parks Committee for a term effective immediately and to expire on June 30, 2023; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
13. Executive Session
Enter an Executive Session under Exemption 3, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining as a public meeting may have a detrimental effect on the town's bargaining position, and the...
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen enter an Executive Session under Exemption 3, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining as a public meeting may have a detrimental effect on the town's bargaining position, and the chair so declares: SEIU Local 888 Mid Managers, NEPBA Local 8B Police Superior Officers; Selectman Eldridge seconds; ROLL CALL VOTE: Selectman Moran: IN FAVOR; Selectman Eldridge: IN FAVOR; Selectman Kalabokis: IN FAVOR; Selectman Keohane: IN FAVOR; the motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen enter an Executive Session under Exemption 3, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining as a public meeting may have a detrimental effect on the town's bargaining position, and the chair so declares: SEIU Local 888 Mid Managers, NEPBA Local 8B Police Superior Officers; Selectman Eldridge seconds; ROLL CALL VOTE: Selectman Moran: IN FAVOR; Selectman Eldridge: IN FAVOR; Selectman Kalabokis: IN FAVOR; Selectman Keohane: IN FAVOR; the motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
14. Adjournment
Adjourn
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectman adjourn the meeting at 8:40 PM; Selectman Eldridge seconds; the motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectman adjourn the meeting at 8:40 PM; 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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