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27 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Eric Eldridge, Ronald Keohane, Jackie Geilfuss
Absent: Mike Moran, Ronald Schneider
Review and approve the regular session minutes of September 9 and September 23 rd 2024
Selectperson Keohane moves to review and approve the regular session minutes of September 9 and September 23 rd 2024; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-0
“Selectperson Keohane moves to review and approve the regular session minutes of September 9 and September 23 rd 2024; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Geilfuss)
Review, approve, but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of September 9, 2024
Selectperson Keohane moves to review, approve, but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of September 9, 2024; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-0
“Selectperson Keohane moves to review, approve, but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of September 9, 2024; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Geilfuss)
Review, approve, but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of September 23, 2024
Selectperson Keohane moves to review, approve, but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of September 23, 2024; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 2-0-1 with Selectperson Keohane abstaining
Yes: Eldridge, GeilfussAbstained: Keohane
“Selectperson Keohane moves to review, approve, but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of September 23, 2024; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 2-0-1 with Selectperson Keohane abstaining.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Geilfuss)
Open the public hearing and waive the reading of the hearing notice and legal ad
Selectperson Keohane moves at 6:09 pm to open the public hearing and waive the reading of the hearing notice and legal ad; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-0
“Selectperson Keohane moves at 6:09 pm to open the public hearing and waive the reading of the hearing notice and legal ad; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Geilfuss)
Close the public hearing at 6:50 pm
Selectperson Keohane moves to close the public hearing at 6:50 pm; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion passes 3-0-0
“Selectperson Keohane moves to close the public hearing at 6:50 pm; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion passes 3-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Geilfuss)
Approve the All Alcoholic Beverages, Common Victualler , Weekday and Sunday Entertainment licenses as presented for Tyngsborough Sports Realty Trust at 501 Potash Hill Road, Tyngsborough
Selectperson Keohane moves that the Select Board approve the All Alcoholic Beverages, Common Victualler , Weekday and Sunday Entertainment licenses as presented for Tyngsborough Sports Realty Trust at 501 Potash Hill Road, Tyngsborough; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-0
“Selectperson Keohane moves that the Select Board approve the All Alcoholic Beverages, Common Victualler , Weekday and Sunday Entertainment licenses as presented for Tyngsborough Sports Realty Trust at 501 Potash Hill Road, Tyngsborough; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Geilfuss)
Open the hearing at 6:54 pm
Selectperson Keohane moves to open the hearing at 6:54 pm; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-0
“Selectperson Keohane moves to open the hearing at 6:54 pm; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Geilfuss)
Close the public hearing at 7:20 pm
Selectperson Keohane moves to close the public hearing at 7:20 pm; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-0
“Selectperson Keohane moves to close the public hearing at 7:20 pm; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Geilfuss)
Select a Minimum Residential Factor of 1 for Fiscal Year 2025 tax classification purposes, maintaining a single tax rate for all classes of property
Selectperson Keohane moves that the Select Board vote to select a Minimum Residential Factor of 1 for Fiscal Year 2025 tax classification purposes, maintaining a single tax rate for all classes of property; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-0
“Selectperson Keohane moves that the Select Board vote to select a Minimum Residential Factor of 1 for Fiscal Year 2025 tax classification purposes, maintaining a single tax rate for all classes of property; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Geilfuss)
No open space discount be adopted for fiscal year 2025
Selectperson Keohane moves that no open space discount be adopted for fiscal year 2025; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-0
“Selectperson Keohane moves that no open space discount be adopted for fiscal year 2025; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Geilfuss)
The residential exemption not be adopted for Fiscal Year 2025
Selectperson Keohane moves that the residential exemption not be adopted for Fiscal Year 2025; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-0
“Selectperson Keohane moves that the residential exemption not be adopted for Fiscal Year 2025; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Geilfuss)
The small commercial exemption not be adopted for Fiscal Year 2025
Selectperson Keohane moves that the small commercial exemption not be adopted for Fiscal Year 2025; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-0
“Selectperson Keohane moves that the small commercial exemption not be adopted for Fiscal Year 2025; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Geilfuss)
Approve the modification for Epigram Brew Co. at 394 Middlesex Road to expand the hours of the On -Premise All Alcoholic Beverage and Common Victullar licenses to Monday-Saturday 8 am to 2 am and...
Selectperson Keohane moves that the Select Board approve the modification for Epigram Brew Co. at 394 Middlesex Road to expand the hours of the On -Premise All Alcoholic Beverage and Common Victullar licenses to Monday-Saturday 8 am to 2 am and Sunday 10 am to 2 am and the patio hours to Monday - Saturday 8 am to 10 pm and Sunday 10 am to 9 pm; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-0
“Selectperson Keohane moves that the Select Board approve the modification for Epigram Brew Co. at 394 Middlesex Road to expand the hours of the On -Premise All Alcoholic Beverage and Common Victullar licenses to Monday-Saturday 8 am to 2 am and Sunday 10 am to 2 am and the patio hours to Monday - Saturday 8 am to 10 pm and Sunday 10 am to 9 pm; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Geilfuss)
Accept the easement for Kendall Road as presented and authorize the Town Manager to approve non-substantive edits with the approval of Town Counsel
Selectperson Keohane moves that the Select Board accept the easement for Kendall Road as presented and authorize the Town Manager to approve non-substantive edits with the approval of Town Counsel; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-0
“Selectperson Keohane moves that the Select Board accept the easement for Kendall Road as presented and authorize the Town Manager to approve non-substantive edits with the approval of Town Counsel; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Geilfuss)
Post the November 5, 2024 Election Warrant as presented
Selectperson Keohane moves that the Select Board post the November 5, 2024 Election Warrant as presented; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-0
“Selectperson Keohane moves that the Select Board post the November 5, 2024 Election Warrant as presented; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Geilfuss)
Place and recommend Article 1; Appropriations - General fund for Fiscal Year 2025
Selectperson Keohane moves to place and recommend Article 1; Appropriations - General fund for Fiscal Year 2025 ; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-0
“Selectperson Keohane moves to place and recommend Article 1; Appropriations - General fund for Fiscal Year 2025 ; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Geilfuss)
Place and recommend (Article 2); Approve Prior Fiscal Year Bills
Selectperson Keohane moves to place and recommend (Article 2); Approve Prior Fiscal Year Bills ; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-0
“Selectperson Keohane moves to place and recommend (Article 2); Approve Prior Fiscal Year Bills ; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Geilfuss)
Place and recommend Article 3; Rescind In -Part Prior Funding Authorization - Community Preservation Committee Fund
Selectperson Keohane moves to place and recommend Article 3; Rescind In -Part Prior Funding Authorization - Community Preservation Committee Fund ; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-0
“Selectperson Keohane moves to place and recommend Article 3; Rescind In -Part Prior Funding Authorization - Community Preservation Committee Fund ; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Geilfuss)
Place and recommend Article 4; Appropriation - Community Preservation Committee Fund
Selectperson Keohane moves to place and recommend Article 4; Appropriation - Community Preservation Committee Fund ; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-0
“Selectperson Keohane moves to place and recommend Article 4; Appropriation - Community Preservation Committee Fund ; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Geilfuss)
Place and recommend Article 5; Town General Bylaw Addition: Prohibition of beaching motorboats on the shore of Lake Mascuppic
Selectperson Keohane moves to place and recommend Article 5; Town General Bylaw Addition: Prohibition of beaching motorboats on the shore of Lake Mascuppic ; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-0
“Selectperson Keohane moves to place and recommend Article 5; Town General Bylaw Addition: Prohibition of beaching motorboats on the shore of Lake Mascuppic ; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Geilfuss)
Place and recommend Article 6; Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Sign Bylaw
Selectperson Keohane moves to place and recommend Article 6; Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Sign Bylaw ; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-0
“Selectperson Keohane moves to place and recommend Article 6; Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Sign Bylaw ; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Geilfuss)
Place and recommend Article 7; Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Sign Definitions
Selectperson Keohane moves to place and recommend Article 7; Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Sign Definitions ; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-0
“Selectperson Keohane moves to place and recommend Article 7; Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Sign Definitions ; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Geilfuss)
Place and recommend Article 8; Borrowing and Appropriation - Capital Improvement for Fiscal Year 2025
Selectperson Keohane moves to place and recommend Article 8; Borrowing and Appropriation - Capital Improvement for Fiscal Year 2025 ; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-0
“Selectperson Keohane moves to place and recommend Article 8; Borrowing and Appropriation - Capital Improvement for Fiscal Year 2025 ; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Geilfuss)
Approve the Bond sale as written on the screen and included in the packet
Selectperson Keohane moves that the Select Board approve the Bond sale as written on the screen and included in the packet; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-0
“Selectperson Keohane moves that the Select Board approve the Bond sale as written on the screen and included in the packet; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Geilfuss)
Ratify the contract amendment with Shaun Woods as presented
Selectperson Keohane moves that the Select Board ratify the contract amendment with Shaun Woods as presented; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-0
“Selectperson Keohane moves that the Select Board ratify the contract amendment with Shaun Woods as presented; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Geilfuss)
Appoint Clair Newhall and Brian Ferrarotti as Associate Members of the Historical Commission effective immediately through June 30, 2027 and Adam Bastien be appointed as a full member to the...
Selectperson Keohane moves that the Select Board appoint Clair Newhall and Brian Ferrarotti as Associate Members of the Historical Commission effective immediately through June 30, 2027 and Adam Bastien be appointed as a full member to the Historical Commission to fill the term of George Dupras effective immediately through June 30, 2027; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-0
“Selectperson Keohane moves that the Select Board appoint Clair Newhall and Brian Ferrarotti as Associate Members of the Historical Commission effective immediately through June 30, 2027 and Adam Bastien be appointed as a full member to the Historical Commission to fill the term of George Dupras effective immediately through June 30, 2027; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Geilfuss)
Adjourn
Selectperson Keohane moves to adjourn at 9:16 PM; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-0
“Selectperson Keohane moves to adjourn at 9:16 PM; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Geilfuss)
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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