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October 20, 2025
16 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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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 regular session minutes of October 6, 2025
Selectperson Eldridge moves to approve the regular session minutes of October 6, 2025; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves to approve the regular session minutes of October 6, 2025; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Geilfuss)
Approve but not release the Executive Session meeting minutes of October 6, 2025
Selectperson Eldridge moves to approve but not release the Executive Session meeting minutes of October 6, 2025; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves to approve but not release the Executive Session meeting minutes of October 6, 2025; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Geilfuss)
5. Public Hearing Continued: Application for a Special Permit by the Dracut Water Supply
Close the public hearing at 6:29 PM
Selectperson Eldridge moves to close the public hearing at 6:29 PM; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves to close the public hearing at 6:29 PM; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Geilfuss)
Following a public hearing, the Select Board finds that: 1
Selectperson Eldridge moves that following a public hearing, the Select Board finds that: 1. The grant of the Special Permit is in harmony with the purpose and intent of the Zoning Bylaws as the use sought is an allowed use. 2. The grant of the Special Permit will not be detrimental or injurious to the neighborhood in which it is to take place, and will not detrimentally impact noise, traffic, drainage, lighting or public safety. 3. The grant of the Special Permit is appropriate for the site in question as the use is compliant with Town Zoning Bylaws. 4. The grant of the Special Permit complies with all applicable requirements of the Zoning Bylaws. 5. The Special Permit application was complete and compliant with Sections 2.11.30 Table of Permitted Uses, 2.11.44 Business Uses, 1.16.14 Mandatory Findings by Special Permit Granting Authority, and 1.16.15 Spe cial Permit Conditions of the Zoning Bylaws. 6. The grant of the Special Permit is based upon the mandatory findings which were found to exist with the requirements of Section 1.16.14 of the Zoning Bylaws. 7. The proposed uses are allowed by Section 2.11.30 of the Zoning Bylaws. & that based on these findings the Select Board grant a Special Permit as requested with the following conditions: 1. The Applicant must obtain all required building and electrical permits, and pass all required inspections and comply with any other areas required by Federal, State, or local laws and regulations. 2. A change in ownership and transfe
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves that following a public hearing, the Select Board finds that: 1. The grant of the Special Permit is in harmony with the purpose and intent of the Zoning Bylaws as the use sought is an allowed use. 2. The grant of the Special Permit will not be detrimental or injurious to the neighborhood in which it is to take place, and will not detrimentally impact noise, traffic, drainage, lighting or public safety. 3. The grant of the Special Permit is appropriate for the site in question as the use is compliant with Town Zoning Bylaws. 4. The grant of the Special Permit complies with all applicable requirements of the Zoning Bylaws. 5. The Special Permit application was complete and compliant with Sections 2.11.30 Table of Permitted Uses, 2.11.44 Business Uses, 1.16.14 Mandatory Findings by Special Permit Granting Authority, and 1.16.15 Spe cial Permit Conditions of the Zoning Bylaws. 6. The grant of the Special Permit is based upon the mandatory findings which were found to exist with the requirements of Section 1.16.14 of the Zoning Bylaws. 7. The proposed uses are allowed by Section 2.11.30 of the Zoning Bylaws. & that based on these findings the Select Board grant a Special Permit as requested with the following conditions: 1. The Applicant must obtain all required building and electrical permits, and pass all required inspections and comply with any other areas required by Federal, State, or local laws and regulations. 2. A change in ownership and transfer of the special permit w ill require approval from the Select Board 3. Failure to comply with all conditions shall be deemed cause to revoke or modify this Decision. Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Geilfuss)
6. Public Hearing: Weekday & Sunday Entertainment Lice nse Application - Augusta 's 440
Open the public hearing an waive the reading of the hearing notice and the legal ad
Selectperson Eldridge moves at 6:34 PM that the Select Board open the public hearing an 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 6:34 PM that the Select Board open the public hearing an 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 hearing at 6:37 PM
Selectperson Eldridge moves to close the public hearing at 6:37 PM; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves to close the public hearing at 6:37 PM; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Geilfuss)
Approve the application for a weekday and Sunday Entertainment license for a television and radio/stereo and DJ for weekdays to Chicken Bites Inc. dba Augusta 's at 440 Middlesex Road as presented
Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board approve the application for a weekday and Sunday Entertainment license for a television and radio/stereo and DJ for weekdays to Chicken Bites Inc. 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 weekday and Sunday Entertainment license for a television and radio/stereo and DJ for weekdays to Chicken Bites Inc. dba Augusta 's at 440 Middlesex Road as presented; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Geilfuss)
7. New Business
Direct the Fire Station Building Committee to work with the design with the fire station being on or about the location of the current Winslow School which is most advantageous for all the reasons...
Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board direct the Fire Station Building Committee to work with the design with the fire station being on or about the location of the current Winslow School which is most advantageous for all the reasons ment ioned; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 4-1-0
The minutes give the count as 4-1-0 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board direct the Fire Station Building Committee to work with the design with the fire station being on or about the location of the current Winslow School which is most advantageous for all the reasons ment ioned; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 4-1-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Geilfuss)
The Select Boar approve the updates to the Cannabis Social Equity policy as presented
Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Boar approve the updates to the Cannabis Social Equity policy as presented; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Boar approve the updates to the Cannabis Social Equity policy as presented; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Geilfuss)
Appoint Adele Coughlin as the Select Board Representative to the Fire Station Building Committee
Selectperson Eldridge moves to appoint Adele Coughlin as the Select Board Representative to the Fire Station Building Committee; Selectperson Geilfuss second; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves to appoint Adele Coughlin as the Select Board Representative to the Fire Station Building Committee; Selectperson Geilfuss second; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Geilfuss)
Appoint Ed McLean as Resident at Large to the Fire Station Building Committee
Selectperson Eldridge moves to appoint Ed McLean as Resident at Large to the Fire Station Building Committee; Selectperson Geilfuss second; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves to appoint Ed McLean as Resident at Large to the Fire Station Building Committee; Selectperson Geilfuss second; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Geilfuss)
Appoint Heather Sue Murphy as Resident at Large to the F ire Station Building Committee
Selectperson Eldridge moves to appoint Heather Sue Murphy as Resident at Large to the F ire Station Building Committee; Selectperson Geilfuss second; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves to appoint Heather Sue Murphy as Resident at Large to the F ire Station Building Committee; Selectperson Geilfuss second; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Geilfuss)
Appoint Colin Loiselle as the Town Manager Representative to the Fire Station Building Comm ittee
Selectperson Eldridge moves to appoint Colin Loiselle as the Town Manager Representative to the Fire Station Building Comm ittee; Selectperson Geilfuss second; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves to appoint Colin Loiselle as the Town Manager Representative to the Fire Station Building Comm ittee; Selectperson Geilfuss second; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Geilfuss)
Appoint Margaret MacDowell as a member of the Commission on Disability effe ctive immediately through June 30, 2028
Selectperson Eldridge moves to appoint Margaret MacDowell as a member of the Commission on Disability effe ctive immediately through June 30, 2028; Selectperson Geilfuss second; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves to appoint Margaret MacDowell as a member of the Commission on Disability effe ctive immediately through June 30, 2028; Selectperson Geilfuss second; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Geilfuss)
9. Adjournment
Adjourn
Selectperson Eldridge moves to adjourn at 8:41 PM; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves to adjourn at 8:41 PM; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Geilfuss)
10. Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 8:30 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 that the Select Board enter into Executive Session at 8:30 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: Tyngsborough Highway Union SEIU Local 888; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries by Roll Call Vote; Selectpersons Eldridge, IN FAVOR, Geilfuss, IN FAVOR, Keohane, IN FAVOR, Schneider, IN FAVOR, Coughlin, IN FAVOR.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board enter into Executive Session at 8:30 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: Tyngsborough Highway Union SEIU Local 888; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries by Roll Call Vote; Selectpersons Eldridge, IN FAVOR, Geilfuss, IN FAVOR, Keohane, IN FAVOR, Schneider, IN FAVOR, Coughlin, IN FAVOR..” (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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