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March 24, 2025
43 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Eric Eldridge, Ronald Keohane, Mike Moran, Ronald Schneider, Jackie Geilfuss
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
2. Meeting Minutes
Review and approve the March 10, 2025 minutes
Selectperson Keohane moves to review and approve the March 10, 2025 minutes: Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves to review and approve the March 10, 2025 minutes: Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
Review and a pprove but not release the March 10, 2025 executive session minutes
Selectperson Keohane moves to review and a pprove but not release the March 10, 2025 executive session minutes: Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves to review and a pprove but not release the March 10, 2025 executive session minutes: Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
4. Public Hearing - Street Acceptances Riverbend Road and Phalanx Street - Vote to Layout the Way
Open the public hearing and waive the reading of the hearing notice and the legal ad
Selectperson Keohane moves at 6:09 PM that the Select Board open the public hearing and waive the reading of the hearing notice and the legal ad; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves at 6:09 PM that the Select Board open the public hearing and waive the reading of the hearing notice and the legal ad; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
Close the public hearing
Selectperson Keohane moves at 6:22 PM to close the public hearing; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves at 6:22 PM to close the public hearing; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
Set the bounds of Riverbend Road and Phalanx Street as presented as recommend their acceptance to Town Meeting
Selectperson Keohane moves that the Select Board set the bounds of Riverbend Road and Phalanx Street as presented as recommend their acceptance to Town Meeting; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves that the Select Board set the bounds of Riverbend Road and Phalanx Street as presented as recommend their acceptance to Town Meeting; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
5. Joint Meeting with the Capital Asset Management Committee - Review & Approve FY26 Capital
Accept the Capital Plan as presented
Selectperson Keohane moves to accept the Capital Plan as presented; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves to accept the Capital Plan as presented; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
7. New Business
Approves the Tyngs borough Housing Production Plan as presented
Selectperson Keohane moves that the Select Board approves the Tyngs borough Housing Production Plan as presented; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves that the Select Board approves the Tyngs borough Housing Production Plan as presented; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
Approve the Town of Tyngsborough Cemetery Rules and Regulations adopted 2025 by the Tyngsborough Select Board as presented
Selectperson Keohane moves that the Select Board approve the Town of Tyngsborough Cemetery Rules and Regulations adopted 2025 by the Tyngsborough Select Board as presented; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves that the Select Board approve the Town of Tyngsborough Cemetery Rules and Regulations adopted 2025 by the Tyngsborough Select Board as presented; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
Appoint Mead Talerman and Costa as Labor Counsel for the Town of Tyngsborough an d authorize the Town Manager to enter into an agreement for those services
Selectperson Keohane moves that the Select Board appoint Mead Talerman and Costa as Labor Counsel for the Town of Tyngsborough an d authorize the Town Manager to enter into an agreement for those services; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves that the Select Board appoint Mead Talerman and Costa as Labor Counsel for the Town of Tyngsborough an d authorize the Town Manager to enter into an agreement for those services; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
8. Old Business
Place Article 1: Transfer of Funds from General Stabili zation
Selectperson Keohane moves to place Article 1: Transfer of Funds from General Stabili zation; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves to place Article 1: Transfer of Funds from General Stabili zation; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
Recommend Article 1: Transfer of Funds from General Stabilization
Selectperson Keohane moves to recommend Article 1: Transfer of Funds from General Stabilization; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves to recommend Article 1: Transfer of Funds from General Stabilization; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
Place Article 1: Reports of the Town Officers and Committees
Selectperson Keohane moves to place Article 1: Reports of the Town Officers and Committees; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves to place Article 1: Reports of the Town Officers and Committees; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
Recommend Article 1 Reports of the Town Officers and Committees
Selectperson Keohane moves to recommend Article 1 Reports of the Town Officers and Committees; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves to recommend Article 1 Reports of the Town Officers and Committees; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
Place Article 2: Deposits to Stabilization Funds
Selectperson Keohane moves to place Article 2: Deposits to Stabilization Funds; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves to place Article 2: Deposits to Stabilization Funds; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
Recommend Article 2 Deposits to Stabilization Funds
Selectperson Keohane moves to recommend Article 2 Deposits to Stabilization Funds; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves to recommend Article 2 Deposits to Stabilization Funds; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
Place Article 3: Authorize Appropriations from Stabilization Funds for Fiscal Year 2026
Selectperson Keohane moves to place Article 3: Authorize Appropriations from Stabilization Funds for Fiscal Year 2026; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves to place Article 3: Authorize Appropriations from Stabilization Funds for Fiscal Year 2026; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
Recommend Article 3 Authorize Appropriations from Stabilization Funds for Fiscal Year 2026
Selectperson Keohane moves to recommend Article 3 Authorize Appropriations from Stabilization Funds for Fiscal Year 2026; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves to recommend Article 3 Authorize Appropriations from Stabilization Funds for Fiscal Year 2026; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
Place Article 4: Continue and Approve Revolving Funds
Selectperson Keohane moves to place Article 4: Continue and Approve Revolving Funds; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves to place Article 4: Continue and Approve Revolving Funds; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
Recommend Article 4 Continue and Approve Revolving Funds
Selectperson Keohane moves to recommend Article 4 Continue and Approve Revolving Funds; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves to recommend Article 4 Continue and Approve Revolving Funds; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
Place Article 5: Authorization of the Select Board Regarding Contracts in Excess of Three Years
Selectperson Keohane moves to place Article 5: Authorization of the Select Board Regarding Contracts in Excess of Three Years; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves to place Article 5: Authorization of the Select Board Regarding Contracts in Excess of Three Years; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
Recommend Article 5 Authorization of the Select Board Regarding Contracts in Excess of Three Years
Selectperson Keohane moves to recommend Article 5 Authorization of the Select Board Regarding Contracts in Excess of Three Years; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves to recommend Article 5 Authorization of the Select Board Regarding Contracts in Excess of Three Years; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
Place Article 7: Compensation of Elected Officials
Selectperson Keohane moves to place Article 7: Compensation of Elected Officials; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves to place Article 7: Compensation of Elected Officials; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
Recommend Article 7 Compensation of Elected Officials
Selectperson Keohane moves to recommend Article 7 Compensation of Elected Officials; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves to recommend Article 7 Compensation of Elected Officials; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
Place Article 8: Transfer of Funds from Free Cash
Selectperson Keohane moves to place Article 8: Transfer of Funds from Free Cash; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves to place Article 8: Transfer of Funds from Free Cash; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
Recommend Article 8 Transfer of Funds from Free Cash
Selectperson Keohane moves to recommend Article 8 Transfer of Funds from Free Cash; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves to recommend Article 8 Transfer of Funds from Free Cash; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
Place Article 9: Borrowing & Appropriation - Capital Improvement for Fiscal Year 2026
Selectperson Keohane moves to place Article 9: Borrowing & Appropriation - Capital Improvement for Fiscal Year 2026; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves to place Article 9: Borrowing & Appropriation - Capital Improvement for Fiscal Year 2026; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
Recommend Article 9: Borrowing & Appropriation - Capita l Improvement for Fiscal Year 2026
Selectperson Keohane moves to recommend Article 9: Borrowing & Appropriation - Capita l Improvement for Fiscal Year 2026; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves to recommend Article 9: Borrowing & Appropriation - Capita l Improvement for Fiscal Year 2026; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
Place Article 11: Appropriation - Sewer Enterprise Fund for Fiscal Year 2026
Selectperson Keohane moves to place Article 11: Appropriation - Sewer Enterprise Fund for Fiscal Year 2026; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves to place Article 11: Appropriation - Sewer Enterprise Fund for Fiscal Year 2026; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
Recommend Article 11 Appropriation - Sewer Enterprise Fund for Fiscal Year 2026
Selectperson Keohane moves to recommend Article 11 Appropriation - Sewer Enterprise Fund for Fiscal Year 2026; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves to recommend Article 11 Appropriation - Sewer Enterprise Fund for Fiscal Year 2026; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
Place Article 12: Transfer of Funds from PEG Fund
Selectperson Keohane moves to place Article 12: Transfer of Funds from PEG Fund; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves to place Article 12: Transfer of Funds from PEG Fund; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
Recommend Article 12 Transfer of Funds from PEG Fund
Selectperson Keohane moves to recommend Article 12 Transfer of Funds from PEG Fund; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves to recommend Article 12 Transfer of Funds from PEG Fund; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
Place Article 14: Approve Prior Year Bills
Selectperson Keohane moves to place Article 14: Approve Prior Year Bills; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves to place Article 14: Approve Prior Year Bills; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
Recommend Article 14 Approve Prior Year Bills
Selectperson Keohane moves to recommend Article 14 Approve Prior Year Bills; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves to recommend Article 14 Approve Prior Year Bills; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
Place Article 16: Adopt Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59, Sec tion 5C ½
Selectperson Keohane moves to place Article 16: Adopt Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59, Sec tion 5C ½; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves to place Article 16: Adopt Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59, Sec tion 5C ½; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
Recommend Article 16 Adopt Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59, Section 5C ½
Selectperson Keohane moves to recommend Article 16 Adopt Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59, Section 5C ½; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves to recommend Article 16 Adopt Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59, Section 5C ½; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
Place Article 17: Zoning Amendment: Section 11 - Definitions
Selectperson Keohane moves to place Article 17: Zoning Amendment: Section 11 - Definitions; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves to place Article 17: Zoning Amendment: Section 11 - Definitions; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
Recommend Article 17 Zoning Amendment: Section 11 - Definitions
Selectperson Keohane moves to recommend Article 17 Zoning Amendment: Section 11 - Definitions; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves to recommend Article 17 Zoning Amendment: Section 11 - Definitions; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
Place Article 18: Zoning Amendment: Section 10.2 "Wetlands District
Selectperson Keohane moves to place Article 18: Zoning Amendment: Section 10.2 "Wetlands District "; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves to place Article 18: Zoning Amendment: Section 10.2 "Wetlands District "; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
Recommend Article 18 Zoning Amen dment: Section 10.2 "Wetlands District
Selectperson Keohane moves to recommend Article 18 Zoning Amen dment: Section 10.2 "Wetlands District "; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves to recommend Article 18 Zoning Amen dment: Section 10.2 "Wetlands District "; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
Place Article 19: Zoning Amendment: Section 10.3 "Flood Plain and Floodway Districts
Selectperson Keohane moves to place Article 19: Zoning Amendment: Section 10.3 "Flood Plain and Floodway Districts "; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves to place Article 19: Zoning Amendment: Section 10.3 "Flood Plain and Floodway Districts "; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
Recommend Article 19 Zoning Amendment: Section 10.3 "Flood Plain and Floodway Districts
Selectperson Keohane moves to recommend Article 19 Zoning Amendment: Section 10.3 "Flood Plain and Floodway Districts "; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves to recommend Article 19 Zoning Amendment: Section 10.3 "Flood Plain and Floodway Districts "; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
10. Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 9:40 PM under Exemption 3: To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the...
Selectperson Keohane moves to enter into Executive Session at 9:40 PM 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 positi on of the public body and the chair so declares: All collective bargaining units; Mark Bourque v. Town of Tyngsborough; Selectperson Schneider seconds; Roll Call Vote; Selectperson Eldridge, IN FAVOR, Selectperson Keohane, IN FAVOR, Selectperson Schneider, IN FAVOR, Selectperson Moran, IN FAVOR, Selectperson Geilfuss, IN FAVOR; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves to enter into Executive Session at 9:40 PM 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 positi on of the public body and the chair so declares: All collective bargaining units; Mark Bourque v. Town of Tyngsborough; Selectperson Schneider seconds; Roll Call Vote; Selectperson Eldridge, IN FAVOR, Selectperson Keohane, IN FAVOR, Selectperson Schneider, IN FAVOR, Selectperson Moran, IN FAVOR, Selectperson Geilfuss, IN FAVOR; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)
11. Adjournment
Adjourn
Selectperson Keohane moves to adjourn at 9:54 PM; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Keohane moves to adjourn at 9:54 PM; Selectperson Moran seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (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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