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December 12, 2022
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Ronald Keohane, Eric Eldridge, Katerina Kalabokis, Hillari Wennerstrom, Mike Moran
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
1. Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session meeting
Approve the regular session meeting minutes for November 28, 2022
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session meeting minutes for November 28, 2022; Selectman Eldridge seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session meeting minutes for November 28, 2022; Selectman Eldridge seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
2. Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session meeting
Approve the regular session meeting minutes for December 1, 2022
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session meeting minutes for December 1, 2022; Selectman Eldridge seconds; motion passes 4-0-1 with Selectman Eldridge abstained
Yes: Katerina Kalabokis, Keohane, Moran, WennerstromAbstained: Eldridge
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session meeting minutes for December 1, 2022; Selectman Eldridge seconds; motion passes 4-0-1 with Selectman Eldridge abstained.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
5. Public Hearing- Special Permit Application- Tyngsborough Middle School Construction Project
Open the public hearing at 6:28 PM and waive the reading of the hearing notice and the legal ad
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing at 6:28 PM and waive the reading of the hearing notice and the legal ad; Selectman Eldridge seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing at 6:28 PM and waive the reading of the hearing notice and the legal ad; Selectman Eldridge seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Close the public hearing at 6:51 PM
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen close the public hearing at 6:51 PM; Selectman Eldridge seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen close the public hearing at 6:51 PM; Selectman Eldridge seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Seconded by Selectman Eldridge that the Board of Selectmen, having made the following findings: 1) The grant of the special permit is in harmony with the purpose and intent of the Zoning bylaws as...
Selectman Kalabokis makes the motion, seconded by Selectman Eldridge that the Board of Selectmen, having made the following findings: 1) The grant of the special permit is in harmony with the purpose and intent of the Zoning bylaws as the use sought is an allowed use and will provide additional needed services to the residents of the town in the area of providing public education; and 2) The grant of the special permit will not be detrimental or injurious to the neighborhood in which it is to take place as the proposed use takes place on an existing educational complex, and will not detrimentally impact noise, traffic, and drainage, lighting, or public safety; and 3) The grant of the special permit complies with all applicable requirements of the Zoning Bylaws; and 4) The use identified in the Special Permit is appropriate for the site in question. Grant a special permit to the Middle School Building Committee for the construction & operation of an educational facility at 50 Norris Road, Tyngsborough MA with the following conditions: 1. The Applicant must obtain all required building and electrical permits, as well as all required Board of Health permits; and shall pass all required inspections and comply with any other areas required by Federal, State, or local laws and regulations. 2. Failure to comply with all the above conditions shall be deemed cause to revoke or modify this Decision. Motion to approve the Special Permit passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis makes the motion, seconded by Selectman Eldridge that the Board of Selectmen, having made the following findings: 1) The grant of the special permit is in harmony with the purpose and intent of the Zoning bylaws as the use sought is an allowed use and will provide additional needed services to the residents of the town in the area of providing public education; and 2) The grant of the special permit will not be detrimental or injurious to the neighborhood in which it is to take place as the proposed use takes place on an existing educational complex, and will not detrimentally impact noise, traffic, and drainage, lighting, or public safety; and 3) The grant of the special permit complies with all applicable requirements of the Zoning Bylaws; and 4) The use identified in the Special Permit is appropriate for the site in question. Grant a special permit to the Middle School Building Committee for the construction & operation of an educational facility at 50 Norris Road, Tyngsborough MA with the following conditions: 1. The Applicant must obtain all required building and electrical permits, as well as all required Board of Health permits; and shall pass all required inspections and comply with any other areas required by Federal, State, or local laws and regulations. 2. Failure to comply with all the above conditions shall be deemed cause to revoke or modify this Decision. Motion to approve the Special Permit passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
6. New Business
Waive their right of First Refusal on the affordable unit identified as 12 Merrimac Way Unit E
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen waive their right of First Refusal on the affordable unit identified as 12 Merrimac Way Unit E; Selectman Eldridge seconds; motion is approved 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen waive their right of First Refusal on the affordable unit identified as 12 Merrimac Way Unit E; Selectman Eldridge seconds; motion is approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Accept the Public Safety Building Study Committee Final Report as presented
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the Public Safety Building Study Committee Final Report as presented; Selectman Eldridge seconds; motion is approved 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the Public Safety Building Study Committee Final Report as presented; Selectman Eldridge seconds; motion is approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Accept the FY23 Assistance to Firefighters Grant in the amount of $19,000 and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the standard agreement and all related contract documents
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the FY23 Assistance to Firefighters Grant in the amount of $19,000 and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the standard agreement and all related contract documents; Selectman Eldridge seconds; motion is approved 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the FY23 Assistance to Firefighters Grant in the amount of $19,000 and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the standard agreement and all related contract documents; Selectman Eldridge seconds; motion is approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Accept the draft letter to the Legislature regarding section 3096, "An Act Relative to Equity in the Cannabis Industry" with the changes suggested for the dollar amounts
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the draft letter to the Legislature regarding section 3096, "An Act Relative to Equity in the Cannabis Industry" with the changes suggested for the dollar amounts; seconded by Selectman Eldridge; motion is approved 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the draft letter to the Legislature regarding section 3096, "An Act Relative to Equity in the Cannabis Industry" with the changes suggested for the dollar amounts; seconded by Selectman Eldridge; motion is approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Appoint John Teehan to the position of van driver for the Council on Aging effective December 13, 2022 at the hourly rate of $17.40 for up to ten hours weekly contingent on his successful...
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint John Teehan to the position of van driver for the Council on Aging effective December 13, 2022 at the hourly rate of $17.40 for up to ten hours weekly contingent on his successful completion of a CORI check and drug screening; Selectman Eldridge second; motion approved 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint John Teehan to the position of van driver for the Council on Aging effective December 13, 2022 at the hourly rate of $17.40 for up to ten hours weekly contingent on his successful completion of a CORI check and drug screening; Selectman Eldridge second; motion approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
8. Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session under Exemption 3 To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Board's bargaining position: all...
Selectman Kalabokis moves at 7:37 PM that the Board of Selectmen enter into Executive Session under Exemption 3 To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Board's bargaining position: all union employees; Selectman Eldridge seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves at 7:37 PM that the Board of Selectmen enter into Executive Session under Exemption 3 To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Board's bargaining position: all union employees; Selectman Eldridge seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
9. Adjournment
Adjourn
Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn; Selectman Eldridge seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Kalabokis moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn; Selectman Eldridge seconds; 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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