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Tyngsborough Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

April 7, 2025

16 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

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

Review and approve the regular session minutes of March 24, 2025

Minutes, page 1

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Selectperson Keohane moves to review and approve the regular session minutes of March 24, 2025; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 4-0-0

From the minutes

“Selectperson Keohane moves to review and approve the regular session minutes of March 24, 2025; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Review, approve but not release the Executive Session minutes of March 24, 2025

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Selectperson Keohane moves to review, approve but not release the Executive Session minutes of March 24, 2025; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 4-0-0

From the minutes

“Selectperson Keohane moves to review, approve but not release the Executive Session minutes of March 24, 2025; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

6. New Business

Approve the HCA with Assure Testing Laboratories as presented and authorize the Town Manager to execute the agreement on the Board 's behalf

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Selectperson Keohane moves that the Select Board approve the HCA with Assure Testing Laboratories as presented and authorize the Town Manager to execute the agreement on the Board 's behalf; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 4-0-0

From the minutes

“Selectperson Keohane moves that the Select Board approve the HCA with Assure Testing Laboratories as presented and authorize the Town Manager to execute the agreement on the Board 's behalf; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Appoint Margaret Reppenhagen as an Associate member of the Recreation Committee effective immediately through June 30, 2028

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Selectperson Keohane moves that the Select Board Appoint Margaret Reppenhagen as an Associate member of the Recreation Committee effective immediately through June 30, 2028; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 4-0-0

From the minutes

“Selectperson Keohane moves that the Select Board Appoint Margaret Reppenhagen as an Associate member of the Recreation Committee effective immediately through June 30, 2028; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

7. Old Business

Place Article 3: Authorize Appropriations from Stabilization Funds for Fiscal Year 2026

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Selectperson Keohane moves to place Article 3: Authorize Appropriations from Stabilization Funds for Fiscal Year 2026; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 4-0-0

From the minutes

“Selectperson Keohane moves to place Article 3: Authorize Appropriations from Stabilization Funds for Fiscal Year 2026; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Recommend Article 3 Authorize Appropriations from Stabilization Funds for Fiscal Year 2026

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Selectperson Keohane moves to recommend Article 3 Authorize Appropriations from Stabilization Funds for Fiscal Year 2026; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 4-0-0

From the minutes

“Selectperson Keohane moves to recommend Article 3 Authorize Appropriations from Stabilization Funds for Fiscal Year 2026; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Place Article 6: Appropriation - General Fund for Fiscal Year 2026

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Selectperson Keohane moves to place Article 6: Appropriation - General Fund for Fiscal Year 2026; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 4-0-0

From the minutes

“Selectperson Keohane moves to place Article 6: Appropriation - General Fund for Fiscal Year 2026; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Recommend Article 6 General Fund for Fiscal Year 2026

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Selectperson Keohane moves to recommend Article 6 General Fund for Fiscal Year 2026; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 4-0-0

From the minutes

“Selectperson Keohane moves to recommend Article 6 General Fund for Fiscal Year 2026; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Place Article 10: Appropriation - Ambulance Enterprise Fund for Fiscal Year 2026

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Selectperson Keohane moves to place Article 10: Appropriation - Ambulance Enterprise Fund for Fiscal Year 2026; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 4-0-0

From the minutes

“Selectperson Keohane moves to place Article 10: Appropriation - Ambulance Enterprise Fund for Fiscal Year 2026; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Recommend Article 10: Appropriation - Ambulance Enterprise Fund for Fiscal Year 2026

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Selectperson Keohane moves to recommend Article 10: Appropriation - Ambulance Enterprise Fund for Fiscal Year 2026; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 4-0-0

From the minutes

“Selectperson Keohane moves to recommend Article 10: Appropriation - Ambulance Enterprise Fund for Fiscal Year 2026; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Place Article 13: Appropriation - Community Preservation Committee Fund

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Selectperson Keohane moves to place Article 13: Appropriation - Community Preservation Committee Fund; Select person Schneider seconds; carries 4-0-0

From the minutes

“Selectperson Keohane moves to place Article 13: Appropriation - Community Preservation Committee Fund; Select person Schneider seconds; carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Recommend Article 13 Appropriation - Community Preservation Committee Fund

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Selectperson Keohane moves to recommend Article 13 Appropriation - Community Preservation Committee Fund; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 4-0-0

From the minutes

“Selectperson Keohane moves to recommend Article 13 Appropriation - Community Preservation Committee Fund; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Place Article 15: Street Acceptance - Riverbend Road and Phalanx Street

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Selectperson Keohane moves to place Article 15: Street Acceptance - Riverbend Road and Phalanx Street ; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 4-0-0

From the minutes

“Selectperson Keohane moves to place Article 15: Street Acceptance - Riverbend Road and Phalanx Street ; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Recommend Article 15: Street Acceptance - Riverbend Road and Phalanx Street

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Selectperson Keohane moves to recommend Article 15: Street Acceptance - Riverbend Road and Phalanx Street ; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 4-0-0

From the minutes

“Selectperson Keohane moves to recommend Article 15: Street Acceptance - Riverbend Road and Phalanx Street ; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

9. Executive Session

Enter into Executive Session at 8:26 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...

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Selectperson Keohane moves to enter into Executive Session at 8:26 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 position of the public body and the chair so declares: IAFF Local 5297; MJs Market v. Town of Tyngsborough; National Opioid Litigation Selectperson Schneider seconds; Roll Call Vote; Selectperson Eldridge, IN FAVOR, Selectperson Keohane, IN FAVOR, Selectperson Schneider, IN FAVOR, Selectperson Geilfuss, IN FAVOR; motion carries 4-0-0

From the minutes

“Selectperson Keohane moves to enter into Executive Session at 8:26 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 position of the public body and the chair so declares: IAFF Local 5297; MJs Market v. Town of Tyngsborough; National Opioid Litigation Selectperson Schneider seconds; Roll Call Vote; Selectperson Eldridge, IN FAVOR, Selectperson Keohane, IN FAVOR, Selectperson Schneider, IN FAVOR, Selectperson Geilfuss, IN FAVOR; motion carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

10. Adjournment

Adjourn

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Selectperson Keohane moves to adjourn at 8:52 PM; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 4-0- 0

From the minutes

“Selectperson Keohane moves to adjourn at 8:52 PM; Selectperson Schneider seconds; motion carries 4-0- 0.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Schneider)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

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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