MassVoter.com← Tyngsborough Select BoardTyngsborough Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
July 8, 2024
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 Mike Moran, who is counted absent.
Present: Eric Eldridge, Ronald Keohane, Ronald Schneider, Jackie Geilfuss
Absent: Mike Moran
Every vote, in order
2. Meeting Minutes
Approve the regular meeting minutes of June 24, 2024
Selectperson Keohane moves to approve the regular meeting minutes of June 24, 2024, Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves to approve the regular meeting minutes of June 24, 2024, Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
Approve but not release the Executive Session meeting minutes of June 24, 2024
Selectperson Keohane moves to approve but not release the Executive Session meeting minutes of June 24, 2024, Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves to approve but not release the Executive Session meeting minutes of June 24, 2024, Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
4. Public Hearing (Continued) - Right of First Refusal, 84 Kendall Road
Continue the hearing until the next meeting (July 29, 2024)
Selectperson Keohane moves to continue the hearing until the next meeting (July 29, 2024); Selectperson Schneider seconds, motion carries 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves to continue the hearing until the next meeting (July 29, 2024); Selectperson Schneider seconds, motion carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
5. Public Hearing - Permanent modification of license, outdoor dining - La Santa 386 Middlesex
Open the public hearing and waive the reading of the legal notice
Selectperson Keohane moves at 6:05 PM that the Select Board open the public hearing and waive the reading of the legal notice; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves at 6:05 PM that the Select Board open the public hearing and waive the reading of the legal notice; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
Close the public hearing at 6:09 PM
Selectperson Keohane moves to close the public hearing at 6:09 PM; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves to close the public hearing at 6:09 PM; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
Approve the modification of local license to include the description of premise for an outdoor patio for food and alcoholic beverage service for La Santa at 386 Middlesex Road with the outdoor...
Selectperson Keohane moves that the Select Board approve the modification of local license to include the description of premise for an outdoor patio for food and alcoholic beverage service for La Santa at 386 Middlesex Road with the outdoor seating hours of Monday through Saturday, 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM and Sunday 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM upon confirmation of the taxes being current as presented; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves that the Select Board approve the modification of local license to include the description of premise for an outdoor patio for food and alcoholic beverage service for La Santa at 386 Middlesex Road with the outdoor seating hours of Monday through Saturday, 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM and Sunday 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM upon confirmation of the taxes being current as presented; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
7. New Business
Approve the year end transfers as presented
Selectperson Keohane moves to approve the year end transfers as presented; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves to approve the year end transfers as presented; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
Appoint Mr. Larry Clawson as the resident representative to the Zoning Review Committee effective immediately through June 30, 2025 as presented
Selectperson Keohane moves the Select Board appoint Mr. Larry Clawson as the resident representative to the Zoning Review Committee effective immediately through June 30, 2025 as presented; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves the Select Board appoint Mr. Larry Clawson as the resident representative to the Zoning Review Committee effective immediately through June 30, 2025 as presented; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
Appoint Arti Desai as an alternate member of the Recreation and Parks Committee effective immediately through June 30, 2025 as presented
Selectperson Keohane moves the Select Board appoint Arti Desai as an alternate member of the Recreation and Parks Committee effective immediately through June 30, 2025 as presented; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves the Select Board appoint Arti Desai as an alternate member of the Recreation and Parks Committee effective immediately through June 30, 2025 as presented; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
Ratify the approval of the MOA wit the NEPBA Local 8A bargaining unit for fiscal years 2025, 2026, and 2027 as presented
Selectperson Keohane moves the Select Board ratify the approval of the MOA wit the NEPBA Local 8A bargaining unit for fiscal years 2025, 2026, and 2027 as presented; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves the Select Board ratify the approval of the MOA wit the NEPBA Local 8A bargaining unit for fiscal years 2025, 2026, and 2027 as presented; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
Accept the changes as presented
Selectperson Keohane moves the Select Board accept the changes as presented; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves the Select Board accept the changes as presented; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
8. Executive Session
Go into Executive Session under A. Exemption 3: To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position...
Selectperson Keohane moves at 7:05 PM to go into Executive Session under A. Exemption 3: To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town and the Chair so declares: NEPBA Local 8B Arbitration Update & 18TL 001223 Town of Tyngsborough v. Recco, Jr. Michael, et al and B. Exemption 2: To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel: Police Chief ; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries by roll call vote 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves at 7:05 PM to go into Executive Session under A. Exemption 3: To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town and the Chair so declares: NEPBA Local 8B Arbitration Update & 18TL 001223 Town of Tyngsborough v. Recco, Jr. Michael, et al and B. Exemption 2: To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel: Police Chief ; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries by roll call vote 4-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
9. Adjournment
Adjourn
Selectperson Keohane moves to adjourn at 8:17 PM; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries by roll call vote 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves to adjourn at 8:17 PM; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries by roll call vote 4-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
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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