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February 27, 2023
13 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 and Katerina Kalabokis, who are counted absent.
Present: Ronald Keohane, Eric Eldridge, Mike Moran
Absent: Hillari Wennerstrom, Katerina Kalabokis
Every vote, in order
2. Meeting Minutes
Approve the regular session meeting minutes from February 6, 2023
Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board approve the regular session meeting minutes from February 6, 2023; Selectperson Moran seconds; the motion passes 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board approve the regular session meeting minutes from February 6, 2023; Selectperson Moran seconds; the motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Moran)
Approve but not release the executive session meeting minutes from February 6, 2023
Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board approve but not release the executive session meeting minutes from February 6, 2023; Selectperson Moran seconds; the motion passes 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board approve but not release the executive session meeting minutes from February 6, 2023; Selectperson Moran seconds; the motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Moran)
5. Public Hearing: Application for a Wine & Malt Off-Premise License by Lakeview General Store
The Select Bard open the public hearing and waive the reading of the hearing notice and the legal ad
Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Bard open the public hearing and waive the reading of the hearing notice and the legal ad.; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion passes 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Bard open the public hearing and waive the reading of the hearing notice and the legal ad.; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Moran)
The Select Bard close the public hearing
Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Bard close the public hearing.; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion passes 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Bard close the public hearing.; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Moran)
The Select Bard approve the application for an Off-Premises Wine and Malt Liquor License for Lakeview General Store, LLC dba Lakeview General Store at 240 Lakeview Avenue, as presented with John...
Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Bard approve the application for an Off-Premises Wine and Malt Liquor License for Lakeview General Store, LLC dba Lakeview General Store at 240 Lakeview Avenue, as presented with John C. Panagakis as manager; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion passes 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Bard approve the application for an Off-Premises Wine and Malt Liquor License for Lakeview General Store, LLC dba Lakeview General Store at 240 Lakeview Avenue, as presented with John C. Panagakis as manager; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Moran)
8. New Business
Approve the application for a One-Day Liquor License for the Academy of Notre Dame on Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 6:30 PM through 10:00 PM
Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board approve the application for a One-Day Liquor License for the Academy of Notre Dame on Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 6:30 PM through 10:00 PM; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion passes 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board approve the application for a One-Day Liquor License for the Academy of Notre Dame on Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 6:30 PM through 10:00 PM; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Moran)
3. Raise the OTH non-resident/non-local business base fee to $400 with $50 for each additional
Approve the updated OTH and FPMH Rental Policy and the rate changes for rentals at the Old Town Hall
Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board approve the updated OTH and FPMH Rental Policy and the rate changes for rentals at the Old Town Hall; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion passes 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board approve the updated OTH and FPMH Rental Policy and the rate changes for rentals at the Old Town Hall; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Moran)
Authorizes the release for a request for proposal to solicit interested parties who are interested in receiving a Host Community Agreement to operate a marijuana retail facility in Tyngsborough...
Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Board authorizes the release for a request for proposal to solicit interested parties who are interested in receiving a Host Community Agreement to operate a marijuana retail facility in Tyngsborough subject to first having town counsel review all the notice provisions within the existing Host Agreement and ensuring that all provisions are satisfied prior to the town releasing such RFP; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion passes 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Board authorizes the release for a request for proposal to solicit interested parties who are interested in receiving a Host Community Agreement to operate a marijuana retail facility in Tyngsborough subject to first having town counsel review all the notice provisions within the existing Host Agreement and ensuring that all provisions are satisfied prior to the town releasing such RFP; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Moran)
Accepts Ch269 of the Acts of 2022 allowing for a one-time increase to the Cost of Living Adjustment granted to retirees in FY23, from 3% to 5% of the System's $16,000 COLA base
Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Board accepts Ch269 of the Acts of 2022 allowing for a one-time increase to the Cost of Living Adjustment granted to retirees in FY23, from 3% to 5% of the System's $16,000 COLA base; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion passes 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Board accepts Ch269 of the Acts of 2022 allowing for a one-time increase to the Cost of Living Adjustment granted to retirees in FY23, from 3% to 5% of the System's $16,000 COLA base; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Moran)
Appoint David Andrus to the position of Finance Director effective March 1, 2023 at $100,000 annually
Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board appoint David Andrus to the position of Finance Director effective March 1, 2023 at $100,000 annually; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion passes 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board appoint David Andrus to the position of Finance Director effective March 1, 2023 at $100,000 annually; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Moran)
Appoint Allison Smith to the Recreation and Parks Committee for a term effective immediately and to expire on June 30, 2025
Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board appoint Allison Smith to the Recreation and Parks Committee for a term effective immediately and to expire on June 30, 2025; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion passes 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board appoint Allison Smith to the Recreation and Parks Committee for a term effective immediately and to expire on June 30, 2025; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Moran)
11. Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session under exemption 2 to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel- All non-union positions
Selectperson Eldridge moves at 8:24 PM that the Select Board enter into Executive Session under exemption 2 to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel- All non-union positions; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion passes 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves at 8:24 PM that the Select Board enter into Executive Session under exemption 2 to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel- All non-union positions; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Moran)
He Select Board adjourn from Executive Session and Regular Session at 8:56 PM
Selectperson Moran moves that he Select Board adjourn from Executive Session and Regular Session at 8:56 PM; Selectperson Eldridge seconds; motion passes 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Moran moves that he Select Board adjourn from Executive Session and Regular Session at 8:56 PM; Selectperson Eldridge seconds; motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Moran, 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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