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October 2, 2023
21 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Eric Eldridge, Mike Moran, Katerina Kalabokis, Ronald Schneider, Ronald Keohane
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Ronald Keohane took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
2. Meeting Minutes
Approve the regular session meeting minutes from September 18, 2023
Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Select Board approve the regular session meeting minutes from September 18, 2023; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion passes by roll call vote 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Select Board approve the regular session meeting minutes from September 18, 2023; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion passes by roll call vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Moran)
5. Public Hearing: Modification of Special Permit - Tyngsboro Sports Center 500 Potash Hill Road
Open the public hearing and waive the reading of the hearing notice and legal ad
Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Select Board open the public hearing and waive the reading of the hearing notice and legal ad; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion carries by roll call 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Select Board open the public hearing and waive the reading of the hearing notice and legal ad; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion carries by roll call 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Moran)
Close the public hearing
Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Select Board close the public hearing; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion carries by roll call 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Select Board close the public hearing; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion carries by roll call 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Moran)
He Select Board grant the modification of the special permit to add 7,000 sq ft and an additional 38 parking spaces to the plan previously approved on December 14, 2015
Selectperson Kalabokis moves that he Select Board grant the modification of the special permit to add 7,000 sq ft and an additional 38 parking spaces to the plan previously approved on December 14, 2015; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion carries by roll call vote 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Kalabokis moves that he Select Board grant the modification of the special permit to add 7,000 sq ft and an additional 38 parking spaces to the plan previously approved on December 14, 2015; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion carries by roll call vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Moran)
7. New Business
Authorize the application to the Department of Revenue to amend the May 3, 2022 Debt Exclusion in the amount of $82,530,000 by increasing said exclusion by $4,626,000 to cover increased costs for...
Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Select Board authorize the application to the Department of Revenue to amend the May 3, 2022 Debt Exclusion in the amount of $82,530,000 by increasing said exclusion by $4,626,000 to cover increased costs for the previously approved project; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion passes by roll call vote 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Select Board authorize the application to the Department of Revenue to amend the May 3, 2022 Debt Exclusion in the amount of $82,530,000 by increasing said exclusion by $4,626,000 to cover increased costs for the previously approved project; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion passes by roll call vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Moran)
Approve the request for use of the land subject to comment and direction from Town Engineer, Town Manager and Recreation Director
Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Board approve the request for use of the land subject to comment and direction from Town Engineer, Town Manager and Recreation Director; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion carries by roll call vote 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Board approve the request for use of the land subject to comment and direction from Town Engineer, Town Manager and Recreation Director; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion carries by roll call vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Moran)
Approve the applications for a One-Day Beer and Wine license for Parlee Farms of 95 Farwell Road for Saturday, October 21, 2023 and Sunday
Selectperson Kalabokis move that the Select Board approve the applications for a One-Day Beer and Wine license for Parlee Farms of 95 Farwell Road for Saturday, October 21, 2023 and Sunday. October 22. 2023 from, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Entertainment Licenses as presented for 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day; Selectperson Moran seconded; motion carries by roll call vote 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Kalabokis move that the Select Board approve the applications for a One-Day Beer and Wine license for Parlee Farms of 95 Farwell Road for Saturday, October 21, 2023 and Sunday. October 22. 2023 from, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Entertainment Licenses as presented for 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day; Selectperson Moran seconded; motion carries by roll call vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Moran)
The Select Baard approve the easement grant to Massachusetts Electric Company for overhead and underground utilities as presented
Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Select Baard approve the easement grant to Massachusetts Electric Company for overhead and underground utilities as presented; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion carries by roll call vote 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Select Baard approve the easement grant to Massachusetts Electric Company for overhead and underground utilities as presented; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion carries by roll call vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Moran)
8. Old Business
The Select Baard approve the landscape design request for Washville Card Was on Middlesex Road as presented
Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Select Baard approve the landscape design request for Washville Card Was on Middlesex Road as presented; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion carries by roll call vote 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Select Baard approve the landscape design request for Washville Card Was on Middlesex Road as presented; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion carries by roll call vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Moran)
The Select Baard close the Warrant as presented
Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Select Baard close the Warrant as presented; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion carries by roll call vote 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Select Baard close the Warrant as presented; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion carries by roll call vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Moran)
Place the warrant articles as presented with the citizens' petitions going first and the Middle School funding authorization going last
Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Select Board place the warrant articles as presented with the citizens' petitions going first and the Middle School funding authorization going last; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion passes by roll call 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Select Board place the warrant articles as presented with the citizens' petitions going first and the Middle School funding authorization going last; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion passes by roll call 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Moran)
Recommend against Article 1 (Limitation to Real Estate Tax Increase) and Article 2 (Limitation on Project Approval)
Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Select Board recommend against Article 1 (Limitation to Real Estate Tax Increase) and Article 2 (Limitation on Project Approval); Selectperson Moran seconds; motion against passes by roll call 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Select Board recommend against Article 1 (Limitation to Real Estate Tax Increase) and Article 2 (Limitation on Project Approval); Selectperson Moran seconds; motion against passes by roll call 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Moran)
Recommend Article 4 Transfer of funds from Free Cash
Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Select Board recommend Article 4 Transfer of funds from Free Cash; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion passes by roll call 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Select Board recommend Article 4 Transfer of funds from Free Cash; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion passes by roll call 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Moran)
Recommend Article 5 Sewer Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings Transfer
Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Select Board recommend Article 5 Sewer Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings Transfer; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion against passes by roll call 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Select Board recommend Article 5 Sewer Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings Transfer; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion against passes by roll call 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Moran)
Recommend Article 6 appropriation Community Preservation Committee Fund
Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Select Board recommend Article 6 appropriation Community Preservation Committee Fund; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion against passes by roll call 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Select Board recommend Article 6 appropriation Community Preservation Committee Fund; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion against passes by roll call 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Moran)
Recommend Article 7 Town General Bylaw Updates Appointments
Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Select Board recommend Article 7 Town General Bylaw Updates Appointments; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion against passes by roll call 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Select Board recommend Article 7 Town General Bylaw Updates Appointments; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion against passes by roll call 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Moran)
Recommend Article 8 Sealer of Weights and Measures Fees
Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Select Board recommend Article 8 Sealer of Weights and Measures Fees; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion against passes by roll call 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Select Board recommend Article 8 Sealer of Weights and Measures Fees; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion against passes by roll call 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Moran)
Recommend Article 9 Approve prior year bills Fund
Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Select Board recommend Article 9 Approve prior year bills Fund; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion against passes by roll call 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Select Board recommend Article 9 Approve prior year bills Fund; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion against passes by roll call 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Moran)
Recommend Article 10 Increase Middle School Funding Authorization
Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Select Board recommend Article 10 Increase Middle School Funding Authorization; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion against passes by roll call 5- 0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Select Board recommend Article 10 Increase Middle School Funding Authorization; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion against passes by roll call 5- 0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Moran)
10. 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 bargaining position of the town and...
Selectperson Kalabokis at 8:33 PM moves that the Select Board 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 bargaining position of the town and the chair so declares: all public safety unions; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion carries by roll call vote 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Kalabokis at 8:33 PM moves that the Select Board 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 bargaining position of the town and the chair so declares: all public safety unions; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion carries by roll call vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Moran)
11. Adjournment
Adjourn
Selectperson Kalabokis moves to adjourn at 9:38 PM; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion carries by roll call vote 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Kalabokis moves to adjourn at 9:38 PM; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion carries by roll call vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, 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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