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November 18, 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 Ronald Keohane and Mike Moran, who are counted absent.
Present: Eric Eldridge, Ronald Schneider, Jackie Geilfuss
Absent: Ronald Keohane, Mike Moran
Every vote, in order
2. Meeting Minutes
Accept the regular minutes from November 4, 2004
Selectperson Geilfuss moves to accept the regular minutes from November 4, 2004; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Geilfuss moves to accept the regular minutes from November 4, 2004; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 3-0-0.” (Motion: Geilfuss, second: Schneider)
4. Chief of Police Swearing In Ceremony (taken out of order after Board introductions)
Open the public hearing and waive the reading of the hearing notice and the legal ad
Selectperson Geilfuss moves at 6:22 PM to open the public hearing and waive the reading of the hearing notice and the legal ad; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Geilfuss moves at 6:22 PM to open the public hearing and waive the reading of the hearing notice and the legal ad; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 3-0-0.” (Motion: Geilfuss, second: Schneider)
Close the public hearing at 6:33 PM
Selectperson Geilfuss moves to close the public hearing at 6:33 PM; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Geilfuss moves to close the public hearing at 6:33 PM; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 3-0-0.” (Motion: Geilfuss, second: Schneider)
Approve the All Alcoholic Beverage license as presented for Tyngsboro Sports Center, Inc. at 501 Potash Hill Road, Tyngsborough
Selectperson Geilfuss moves that the Select Board approve the All Alcoholic Beverage license as presented for Tyngsboro Sports Center, Inc. at 501 Potash Hill Road, Tyngsborough; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Geilfuss moves that the Select Board approve the All Alcoholic Beverage license as presented for Tyngsboro Sports Center, Inc. at 501 Potash Hill Road, Tyngsborough; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 3-0-0.” (Motion: Geilfuss, second: Schneider)
6. Public Hearing - Thai Elephant - Common Vic, Weekday and Sunday Entertainment
Open the public hearing and waive the reading of the hearing notice and the legal ad
Selectperson Geilfuss moves to open the public hearing and waive the reading of the hearing notice and the legal ad; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Geilfuss moves to open the public hearing and waive the reading of the hearing notice and the legal ad; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 3-0-0.” (Motion: Geilfuss, second: Schneider)
At 6:38 to close the public hearing for Thai Elephant Common Vic, weekday and Sunday entertainment application
Selectperson Geilfuss moves at 6:38 to close the public hearing for Thai Elephant Common Vic, weekday and Sunday entertainment application ; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Geilfuss moves at 6:38 to close the public hearing for Thai Elephant Common Vic, weekday and Sunday entertainment application ; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 3-0-0.” (Motion: Geilfuss, second: Schneider)
Approve the application for a new Weekday nd Sunday Entertainment Licenses and a Common Victualler license for Tai Elephant at 130 Middlesex Rd unit 5 as presented contingent upon the completion...
Selectperson Geilfuss moves that the Select Board approve the application for a new Weekday nd Sunday Entertainment Licenses and a Common Victualler license for Tai Elephant at 130 Middlesex Rd unit 5 as presented contingent upon the completion of all requirements ; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Geilfuss moves that the Select Board approve the application for a new Weekday nd Sunday Entertainment Licenses and a Common Victualler license for Tai Elephant at 130 Middlesex Rd unit 5 as presented contingent upon the completion of all requirements ; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 3-0-0.” (Motion: Geilfuss, second: Schneider)
7. National Grid Pole Petition - Kendall Road
Grant the pole petition as presented by National Grid for work on Kendall R oad
Selectperson Geilfuss moves that the Select Board grant the pole petition as presented by National Grid for work on Kendall R oad; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Geilfuss moves that the Select Board grant the pole petition as presented by National Grid for work on Kendall R oad; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 3-0-0.” (Motion: Geilfuss, second: Schneider)
8. One-Day Liquor License Request - Festival of Trees, Tyngsborough Recreation
Approve three One-day Liquor Licenses for the Festival of Trees/Recreation Committee at Old Town Hall, 10 Kendall Road, on Friday, December 6, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM and at First Parish...
Selectperson Geilfuss moves that the Select Board approve three One-day Liquor Licenses for the Festival of Trees/Recreation Committee at Old Town Hall, 10 Kendall Road, on Friday, December 6, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM and at First Parish Meeting House, 214-216 Middlesex Road on Saturday, November 30, 2024 and Sunday, December 1, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, as presented ; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Geilfuss moves that the Select Board approve three One-day Liquor Licenses for the Festival of Trees/Recreation Committee at Old Town Hall, 10 Kendall Road, on Friday, December 6, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM and at First Parish Meeting House, 214-216 Middlesex Road on Saturday, November 30, 2024 and Sunday, December 1, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, as presented ; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 3-0-0.” (Motion: Geilfuss, second: Schneider)
10. New Business (taken out of order after Town Manager Report #9)
Approve the 2025 Local License Renewals as presented contingent on a final tax verification and receipt of all required paperwork and fees
Selectperson Geilfuss moves that the Select board approve the 2025 Local License Renewals as presented contingent on a final tax verification and receipt of all required paperwork and fees; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Geilfuss moves that the Select board approve the 2025 Local License Renewals as presented contingent on a final tax verification and receipt of all required paperwork and fees; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 3-0-0.” (Motion: Geilfuss, second: Schneider)
11. Old Business
Direct the Town Manager to work with the Police and Fire Chiefs as well as Select Board members Ron Keohane and Ron Schneider to identify the best parcel for a stand alone fire station and a stand...
Selectperson Geilfuss moves that the Select Board direct the Town Manager to work with the Police and Fire Chiefs as well as Select Board members Ron Keohane and Ron Schneider to identify the best parcel for a stand alone fire station and a stand alone police station and any related acquisition costs and the Town Manager be tasked with reporting back no later than February 10, 2025; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Geilfuss moves that the Select Board direct the Town Manager to work with the Police and Fire Chiefs as well as Select Board members Ron Keohane and Ron Schneider to identify the best parcel for a stand alone fire station and a stand alone police station and any related acquisition costs and the Town Manager be tasked with reporting back no later than February 10, 2025; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 3-0-0.” (Motion: Geilfuss, second: Schneider)
13. Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 7:45 PM under Exemption 2: To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel: Chief of Police and Exemption 3: To discuss...
Selectperson Geilfuss moves to enter into Executive Session at 7:45 PM under Exemption 2: To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel: Chief of Police and 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: Vesper Country Club v. Stonehedge Condominium Trust and Town of Tyngsborough (Sewer Commission); NEPBA Local 8B Arbitration Update; Order to vacate - 9 Kendall Road/250 Middlesex Road; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries by roll call vote 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Geilfuss moves to enter into Executive Session at 7:45 PM under Exemption 2: To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel: Chief of Police and 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: Vesper Country Club v. Stonehedge Condominium Trust and Town of Tyngsborough (Sewer Commission); NEPBA Local 8B Arbitration Update; Order to vacate - 9 Kendall Road/250 Middlesex Road; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries by roll call vote 3-0-0.” (Motion: Geilfuss, second: Schneider)
14. Adjournment
Adjourn
Selectperson Geilfuss moves to adjourn at 8:25 PM; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries by roll call vote 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Geilfuss moves to adjourn at 8:25 PM; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries by roll call vote 3-0-0.” (Motion: Geilfuss, 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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