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October 3, 2022
34 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Katerina Kalabokis, who is counted absent.
Present: Ronald Keohane, Eric Eldridge, Hillari Wennerstrom, Mike Moran
Absent: Katerina Kalabokis
Every vote, in order
1. Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectman approve the September 26,
Approve the September 26, 2022 regular session meeting minutes
Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectman approve the September 26, 2022 regular session meeting minutes; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4- 0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectman approve the September 26, 2022 regular session meeting minutes; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4- 0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Moran)
1. Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the
Approve but not release the executive session meeting minutes from September 26, 2022
Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the executive session meeting minutes from September 26, 2022; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the executive session meeting minutes from September 26, 2022; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Moran)
5. Public Hearing - Application for a Special Permit and Class II Seller's License for First Class
Close the public hearing
Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen close the public hearing; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen close the public hearing; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Moran)
Approve the Special Permit application for light vehicle sales to First Class Motors at 18 Pondview Place based on the findings of the Board of Selectmen and subject to the conditions outlined...
Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Special Permit application for light vehicle sales to First Class Motors at 18 Pondview Place based on the findings of the Board of Selectmen and subject to the conditions outlined during the hearing and that the Board of Selectmen grant a Class II License to the same applicant for the same location with a limit of 22 vehicles for sale at a time; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Special Permit application for light vehicle sales to First Class Motors at 18 Pondview Place based on the findings of the Board of Selectmen and subject to the conditions outlined during the hearing and that the Board of Selectmen grant a Class II License to the same applicant for the same location with a limit of 22 vehicles for sale at a time; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Moran)
6. New Business
Authorize Karyn Puleo to host a food drive at the Fall Town Meeting on October 25, 2022
Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize Karyn Puleo to host a food drive at the Fall Town Meeting on October 25, 2022; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize Karyn Puleo to host a food drive at the Fall Town Meeting on October 25, 2022; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Moran)
Approve the temporary alteration of premises for the American Legion at 90 Pawtucket Boulevard for the service of food and alcohol in a trailer on the site until April 30, 2023 or the expiration...
Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the temporary alteration of premises for the American Legion at 90 Pawtucket Boulevard for the service of food and alcohol in a trailer on the site until April 30, 2023 or the expiration of the legislature's authorization for temporary alterations; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the temporary alteration of premises for the American Legion at 90 Pawtucket Boulevard for the service of food and alcohol in a trailer on the site until April 30, 2023 or the expiration of the legislature's authorization for temporary alterations; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Moran)
2. Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the road opening
Approve the road opening requests ROW 22-17 and 22-15 subject to conditions of the Engineering Department
Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the road opening requests ROW 22-17 and 22-15 subject to conditions of the Engineering Department; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the road opening requests ROW 22-17 and 22-15 subject to conditions of the Engineering Department; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Moran)
8. Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen place Article 1 as
Place Article 1 as presented
Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen place Article 1 as presented; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen place Article 1 as presented; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Moran)
9. Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 1 as
Recommend Article 1 as presented
Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 1 as presented; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 1 as presented; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Moran)
10. Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen place Article 2 as printed;
Place Article 2 as printed
Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen place Article 2 as printed; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen place Article 2 as printed; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Moran)
11. Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 2 as
Recommend Article 2 as printed
Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 2 as printed; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 2 as printed; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Moran)
18. Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen place the Zoning Bylaw
Place the Zoning Bylaw Amendments and Codification Article (Article 3) as presented
Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen place the Zoning Bylaw Amendments and Codification Article (Article 3) as presented; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen place the Zoning Bylaw Amendments and Codification Article (Article 3) as presented; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Moran)
19. Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen recommend the Zoning
Recommend the Zoning Bylaw Amendments and Codification Article (Article 3) as presented
Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen recommend the Zoning Bylaw Amendments and Codification Article (Article 3) as presented; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen recommend the Zoning Bylaw Amendments and Codification Article (Article 3) as presented; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Moran)
24. Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen place the Article relative to
Place the Article relative to Sign Bylaw amendments (article 4) as printed
Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen place the Article relative to Sign Bylaw amendments (article 4) as printed; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen place the Article relative to Sign Bylaw amendments (article 4) as printed; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Moran)
25. Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen recommend the Article
Recommend the Article relative to Sign Bylaw amendments (article 4) as printed
Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen recommend the Article relative to Sign Bylaw amendments (article 4) as printed; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen recommend the Article relative to Sign Bylaw amendments (article 4) as printed; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Moran)
26. Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen place Article 5 relative to
Place Article 5 relative to adopting MGL regarding disabled veteran tax benefits
Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen place Article 5 relative to adopting MGL regarding disabled veteran tax benefits; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen place Article 5 relative to adopting MGL regarding disabled veteran tax benefits; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Moran)
27. Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 5
Recommend Article 5 relative to adopting MGL regarding disabled veteran tax benefits
Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 5 relative to adopting MGL regarding disabled veteran tax benefits; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 5 relative to adopting MGL regarding disabled veteran tax benefits; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Moran)
29. Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen place Article 6 relative to
Place Article 6 relative to the Affordable Housing Trust as printed
Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen place Article 6 relative to the Affordable Housing Trust as printed; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen place Article 6 relative to the Affordable Housing Trust as printed; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Moran)
30. Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 6
Recommend Article 6 relative to the Affordable Housing Trust as printed
Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 6 relative to the Affordable Housing Trust as printed; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 6 relative to the Affordable Housing Trust as printed; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Moran)
31. Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen place Article 7 relative to
Place Article 7 relative to rescinding CPC funding prior authorization as printed
Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen place Article 7 relative to rescinding CPC funding prior authorization as printed; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen place Article 7 relative to rescinding CPC funding prior authorization as printed; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Moran)
34. Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 7
Recommend Article 7 relative to rescinding CPC funding prior authorization as printed
Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 7 relative to rescinding CPC funding prior authorization as printed; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 7 relative to rescinding CPC funding prior authorization as printed; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Moran)
35. Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen place Article 8 relative to
Place Article 8 relative to CPC funding appropriations as printed
Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen place Article 8 relative to CPC funding appropriations as printed; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen place Article 8 relative to CPC funding appropriations as printed; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Moran)
36. Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 8
Recommend Article 8 relative to CPC funding appropriations as printed
Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 8 relative to CPC funding appropriations as printed; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 8 relative to CPC funding appropriations as printed; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Moran)
39. Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen place Article 9 relative to
Place Article 9 relative to the Solicitor bylaw as printed
Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen place Article 9 relative to the Solicitor bylaw as printed; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen place Article 9 relative to the Solicitor bylaw as printed; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Moran)
45. Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen place Article 9 relative to
Place Article 9 relative to the Solicitor bylaw as amended and outlined above to exclude not-for-profit solicitations
Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen place Article 9 relative to the Solicitor bylaw as amended and outlined above to exclude not-for-profit solicitations; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen place Article 9 relative to the Solicitor bylaw as amended and outlined above to exclude not-for-profit solicitations; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Moran)
46. Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 9
Recommend Article 9 relative to the Solicitor bylaw as amended
Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 9 relative to the Solicitor bylaw as amended; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 9 relative to the Solicitor bylaw as amended; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Moran)
51. Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen place Article 10 as it relates
Place Article 10 as it relates to the regulation of dogs as printed
Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen place Article 10 as it relates to the regulation of dogs as printed; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0- 0
From the minutes
“Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen place Article 10 as it relates to the regulation of dogs as printed; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0- 0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Moran)
52. Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 10 as it
Recommend Article 10 as it relates to the regulation of dogs as printed
Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 10 as it relates to the regulation of dogs as printed; Selectman Moran seconds; motion fails 2-0-2 with Selectman Wennerstrom and Chairman Keohane abstained
Yes: Eldridge, MoranAbstained: Keohane, WennerstromThe minutes record the motion as failed, 2-0-2, with Selectman Wennerstrom and Chairman Keohane abstaining; two yes votes of the four members present were not enough to pass it.
From the minutes
“Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 10 as it relates to the regulation of dogs as printed; Selectman Moran seconds; motion fails 2-0-2 with Selectman Wennerstrom and Chairman Keohane abstained.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Moran)
57. Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen place Article 11 as it relates
Place Article 11 as it relates to an Act to Establish a DPW in Tyngsborough
Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen place Article 11 as it relates to an Act to Establish a DPW in Tyngsborough; Selectman Moran seconds; 3-1-0 with Selectman Wennerstrom opposed
Yes: Eldridge, Keohane, MoranNo: Wennerstrom
From the minutes
“Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen place Article 11 as it relates to an Act to Establish a DPW in Tyngsborough; Selectman Moran seconds; 3-1-0 with Selectman Wennerstrom opposed.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Moran)
63. Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 11 as it
Recommend Article 11 as it relates to an Act to Establish a DPW in Tyngsborough as printed
Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 11 as it relates to an Act to Establish a DPW in Tyngsborough as printed; Selectman Moran seconds; 3-1-0 with Selectman Wennerstrom opposed
Yes: Eldridge, Keohane, MoranNo: Wennerstrom
From the minutes
“Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 11 as it relates to an Act to Establish a DPW in Tyngsborough as printed; Selectman Moran seconds; 3-1-0 with Selectman Wennerstrom opposed.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Moran)
64. Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen place Article 12 as it relates
Place Article 12 as it relates to prior-year unpaid bills as printed
Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen place Article 12 as it relates to prior-year unpaid bills as printed; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0- 0
From the minutes
“Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen place Article 12 as it relates to prior-year unpaid bills as printed; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0- 0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Moran)
65. Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 12 as it
Recommend Article 12 as it relates to prior-year unpaid bills as printed
Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 12 as it relates to prior-year unpaid bills as printed; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 12 as it relates to prior-year unpaid bills as printed; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Moran)
66. Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen post the warrant; Selectman
Post the warrant
Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen post the warrant; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen post the warrant; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Moran)
9. Adjournment
Adjourn
Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Eldridge moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn; Selectman Moran seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Moran)
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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