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August 18, 2025
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Ronald Schneider, Jackie Geilfuss, Eric Eldridge, Ronald Keohane, Adele Coughlin
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
2. Meeting Minutes
Approve the July 28, 2025 regular session meeting minutes
Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board approve the July 28, 2025 regular session meeting minutes; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board approve the July 28, 2025 regular session meeting minutes; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Geilfuss)
Approve but not release the July 28, 2025 Executive session meeting minutes
Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board approve but not release the July 28, 2025 Executive session meeting minutes; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board approve but not release the July 28, 2025 Executive session meeting minutes; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Geilfuss)
4. PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED: Application for an Entertainment License at Yellow House
Close the public portion of the meeting at 6:22 PM
Selectperson Eldridge moves to close the public portion of the meeting at 6:22 PM; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves to close the public portion of the meeting at 6:22 PM; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Geilfuss)
Deny the application for entertainment at Yellow House Cannabis 405 Middlesex Road due to 1)Increased vehicular and pedestrian traffic in an area that is along our most accident prone corridor and...
Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board deny the application for entertainment at Yellow House Cannabis 405 Middlesex Road due to 1)Increased vehicular and pedestrian traffic in an area that is along our most accident prone corridor and due to increased traffic and pedestrian traffic in an area already plagued by severe and sometimes dangerous traffic circumstances that are enhanced specifically in the area of the premise in question as supported by PD data as well as previous public meetings of this Board attempting to address the issue; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board deny the application for entertainment at Yellow House Cannabis 405 Middlesex Road due to 1)Increased vehicular and pedestrian traffic in an area that is along our most accident prone corridor and due to increased traffic and pedestrian traffic in an area already plagued by severe and sometimes dangerous traffic circumstances that are enhanced specifically in the area of the premise in question as supported by PD data as well as previous public meetings of this Board attempting to address the issue; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Geilfuss)
5. Common Victualler License Public Hearing - Augusta's, 440 Middlesex Road
Open the public hearing and waive the reading of the hearing notice and the legal ad
Selectperson Eldridge moves at 6:40 PM to open the public hearing and waive the reading of the hearing notice and the legal ad; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves at 6:40 PM to open the public hearing and waive the reading of the hearing notice and the legal ad; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Geilfuss)
At 6:44 to close the public portion of the hearing
Selectperson Eldridge moves at 6:44 to close the public portion of the hearing; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves at 6:44 to close the public portion of the hearing; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Geilfuss)
Approve the application for a Common Victualler's license for Chicken Bites dba Augusta's at 440 Middlesex Road as presented
Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board approve the application for a Common Victualler's license for Chicken Bites dba Augusta's at 440 Middlesex Road as presented; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board approve the application for a Common Victualler's license for Chicken Bites dba Augusta's at 440 Middlesex Road as presented; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Geilfuss)
6. Common Victualler, Entertainment and Wine & Malt On-Premises License Public Hearing - Big
Open the public hearing and waive the reading of the hearing notice and the legal ad
Selectperson Eldridge moves at 6:54 PM to open the public hearing and waive the reading of the hearing notice and the legal ad; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves at 6:54 PM to open the public hearing and waive the reading of the hearing notice and the legal ad; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Geilfuss)
Close the public portion of the hearing
Selectperson Eldridge moves at 6:56 PM to close the public portion of the hearing; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves at 6:56 PM to close the public portion of the hearing; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Geilfuss)
Approve the application for a Common Victualler, Weekday and Sunday Entertainment for a TV, and On-Premises Wine and Malt Alcohol licenses for Big Al's Pizza at 266 Middlesex Road, Monday through...
Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board approve the application for a Common Victualler, Weekday and Sunday Entertainment for a TV, and On-Premises Wine and Malt Alcohol licenses for Big Al's Pizza at 266 Middlesex Road, Monday through Sunday between 9:00 AM and 11:00 PM as presented; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board approve the application for a Common Victualler, Weekday and Sunday Entertainment for a TV, and On-Premises Wine and Malt Alcohol licenses for Big Al's Pizza at 266 Middlesex Road, Monday through Sunday between 9:00 AM and 11:00 PM as presented; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Geilfuss)
8. New Business
Approve a Regional Veterans Service District with Dracut
Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board approve a Regional Veterans Service District with Dracut; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board approve a Regional Veterans Service District with Dracut; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Geilfuss)
Not to hold a Fall Town meeting
Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board not to hold a Fall Town meeting; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board not to hold a Fall Town meeting; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Geilfuss)
Appoint Selectpersons Geilfuss and Keohane to negotiate a new contract with the Town Manager
Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select board appoint Selectpersons Geilfuss and Keohane to negotiate a new contract with the Town Manager; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select board appoint Selectpersons Geilfuss and Keohane to negotiate a new contract with the Town Manager; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Geilfuss)
11. Adjournment
Adjourn
Selectperson Eldridge moves to adjourn at 9:08 PM; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves to adjourn at 9:08 PM; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Geilfuss)
12. Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 8:35 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 Eldridge moves to enter into Executive Session at 8:35 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 or litigating position of the public body and the Chair so declares: Ferris v. Tyngsborough Planning Board; National Opioid Lawsuit; Exemption 3: To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the Chair so declares; SEIU Local 888 Mid-Manager's Union; Exemption 2: To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; All non-union employees; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries by Roll Call Vote; Selectpersons Schneider, IN FAVOR, Geilfuss, IN FAVOR, Eldridge, IN FAVOR, Keohane, IN FAVOR, Coughlin, IN FAVOR; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves to enter into Executive Session at 8:35 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 or litigating position of the public body and the Chair so declares: Ferris v. Tyngsborough Planning Board; National Opioid Lawsuit; Exemption 3: To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the Chair so declares; SEIU Local 888 Mid-Manager's Union; Exemption 2: To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; All non-union employees; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries by Roll Call Vote; Selectpersons Schneider, IN FAVOR, Geilfuss, IN FAVOR, Eldridge, IN FAVOR, Keohane, IN FAVOR, Coughlin, IN FAVOR; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, 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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