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October 21, 2024
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Eric Eldridge, who is counted absent.
Present: Ronald Schneider, Ronald Keohane, Mike Moran, Jackie Geilfuss
Absent: Eric Eldridge
Every vote, in order
2. Meeting Minutes
Review and approve the Select Board Meeting minutes of October 7, 2024
Selectperson Keohane moves to review and approve the Select Board Meeting minutes of October 7, 2024; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-1 with Selectperson Moran abstaining
Yes: Geilfuss, Keohane, SchneiderAbstained: Moran
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves to review and approve the Select Board Meeting minutes of October 7, 2024; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-1 with Selectperson Moran abstaining.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Geilfuss)
5. New Business
Approve the HCA modification for Bada Vroom LLC
Selectperson Keohane moves that the Select Board approve the HCA modification for Bada Vroom LLC ; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves that the Select Board approve the HCA modification for Bada Vroom LLC ; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Geilfuss)
Approve the HCA modification for Yellow House Cannabis
Selectperson Keohane moves that the Select Board approve the HCA modification for Yellow House Cannabis; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves that the Select Board approve the HCA modification for Yellow House Cannabis; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Geilfuss)
Designate the Westford and Middlesex Road corridors as economic development zones for the purpose of special legislation liquor licenses
Selectperson Keohane moves that the Select Board designate the Westford and Middlesex Road corridors as economic development zones for the purpose of special legislation liquor licenses: Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves that the Select Board designate the Westford and Middlesex Road corridors as economic development zones for the purpose of special legislation liquor licenses: Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Geilfuss)
Authorize the transfer of $14,514.76 from the Compensated Absence Fund to the Police Department Salaries 4& Wages as presented
Selectperson Keohane moves that the Select Board authorize the transfer of $14,514.76 from the Compensated Absence Fund to the Police Department Salaries 4& Wages as presented; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds ; motion carries 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves that the Select Board authorize the transfer of $14,514.76 from the Compensated Absence Fund to the Police Department Salaries 4& Wages as presented; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds ; motion carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Geilfuss)
Appoint Adel Coughlin to the Council on Aging effective immediately through June 30, 2026
Selectperson Keohane moves that the Select Board appoint Adel Coughlin to the Council on Aging effective immediately through June 30, 2026; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves that the Select Board appoint Adel Coughlin to the Council on Aging effective immediately through June 30, 2026; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Geilfuss)
Approve the Class A Road Opening Permit , 93 Kendall Road private sewer main extension project
Selectperson Keohane moves that the Select Board approve the Class A Road Opening Permit , 93 Kendall Road private sewer main extension project; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves that the Select Board approve the Class A Road Opening Permit , 93 Kendall Road private sewer main extension project; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Geilfuss)
7. Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session under 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 7:02 PM to enter into Executive Session under 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 public body and the chair so declares: Kimberly Craven v. Tyngsborough Conservation Commission and under Exemption 2: To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel: Chief of Police; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries by roll call vote 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves at 7:02 PM to enter into Executive Session under 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 public body and the chair so declares: Kimberly Craven v. Tyngsborough Conservation Commission and under Exemption 2: To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel: Chief of Police; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries by roll call vote 4-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Geilfuss)
8. Adjournment
Adjourn
Selectperson Keohane moves to adjourn at 7:23 PM; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion carries by roll call vote 4-0 -0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves to adjourn at 7:23 PM; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion carries by roll call vote 4-0 -0.” (Motion: Keohane, 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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