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November 17, 2025
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Ronald Keohane, who is counted absent.
Present: Ronald Schneider, Eric Eldridge, Jackie Geilfuss, Adele Coughlin
Absent: Ronald Keohane
Every vote, in order
2. Meeting Minutes
Accept and release the regular session minutes of November 3, 2025
Selectperson Eldridge moves to accept and release the regular session minutes of November 3, 2025; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-1 with Selectperson Geilfuss abstaining
Yes: Coughlin, Eldridge, SchneiderAbstained: Geilfuss
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves to accept and release the regular session minutes of November 3, 2025; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 3-0-1 with Selectperson Geilfuss abstaining.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Geilfuss)
4. Public Hearing - Joint Meeting with the Board of Assessors - Tax Classification Hearing
Does NOT adopt a split tax rate, does NOT adopt an Open Space Discount, does not adopt a Residential Exemption, and does not adopt a Small Commercial Exemption
Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board does NOT adopt a split tax rate, does NOT adopt an Open Space Discount, does not adopt a Residential Exemption, and does not adopt a Small Commercial Exemption: Selectperson Geilfuss seconds: motion carries 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board does NOT adopt a split tax rate, does NOT adopt an Open Space Discount, does not adopt a Residential Exemption, and does not adopt a Small Commercial Exemption: Selectperson Geilfuss seconds: motion carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Geilfuss)
7. New Business
Approve the one-day wine and beer license for the Academy of Notre Dame at 180 Middlesex Road on Friday, December 5, 2025 from 6-8 PM as presented
Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board approve the one-day wine and beer license for the Academy of Notre Dame at 180 Middlesex Road on Friday, December 5, 2025 from 6-8 PM as presented: Selectperson Geilfuss second; motion carries 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board approve the one-day wine and beer license for the Academy of Notre Dame at 180 Middlesex Road on Friday, December 5, 2025 from 6-8 PM as presented: Selectperson Geilfuss second; motion carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Geilfuss)
Approve the one-day beer and wine license for the Festival of Trees/Recreation Committee at First Parish Meeting House, 216 Middlesex Road on Saturday, November 29, 2025 from 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM as...
Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board approve the one-day beer and wine license for the Festival of Trees/Recreation Committee at First Parish Meeting House, 216 Middlesex Road on Saturday, November 29, 2025 from 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM as presented; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds: motion carries 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board approve the one-day beer and wine license for the Festival of Trees/Recreation Committee at First Parish Meeting House, 216 Middlesex Road on Saturday, November 29, 2025 from 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM as presented; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds: motion carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Geilfuss)
Waives its right of first refusal on the affordable unit identified as 20 Merrimac Way Unit E
Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board waives its right of first refusal on the affordable unit identified as 20 Merrimac Way Unit E; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board waives its right of first refusal on the affordable unit identified as 20 Merrimac Way Unit E; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Geilfuss)
Approve the 2026 Local License Renewals as presented contingent on a final tax verification and receipt of all required paperwork and fees
Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board approve the 2026 Local License Renewals as presented contingent on a final tax verification and receipt of all required paperwork and fees: Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board approve the 2026 Local License Renewals as presented contingent on a final tax verification and receipt of all required paperwork and fees: Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Geilfuss)
Declare the items attached to this MEMO surplus
Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board declare the items attached to this MEMO surplus: Selectperson Geilfuss seconds: motion carries 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board declare the items attached to this MEMO surplus: Selectperson Geilfuss seconds: motion carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Geilfuss)
Appoint Darryl Wickens to the Fire Station Building Committee as an Associate, non-voting member effective immediately with a term to expire at the completion of the project
Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board appoint Darryl Wickens to the Fire Station Building Committee as an Associate, non-voting member effective immediately with a term to expire at the completion of the project; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board appoint Darryl Wickens to the Fire Station Building Committee as an Associate, non-voting member effective immediately with a term to expire at the completion of the project; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Geilfuss)
Appoint Colin Loiselle to the position of Parking Clerk for the Town of Tyngsborough effective immediately for a term to expire June 30, 2026
Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board appoint Colin Loiselle to the position of Parking Clerk for the Town of Tyngsborough effective immediately for a term to expire June 30, 2026; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board appoint Colin Loiselle to the position of Parking Clerk for the Town of Tyngsborough effective immediately for a term to expire June 30, 2026; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Geilfuss)
9. Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 7:49 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 7:49 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: IAFF Local 5297 - Tyngsborough Firefighters; SEIU Local 888 Mid-Manager's Union; SEIU Local 888 Clerical Union; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries by Roll Call Vote; Selectpersons Eldridge, IN FAVOR, Geilfuss, IN FAVOR, Schneider, IN FAVOR, Coughlin, IN FAVOR.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board enter into Executive Session at 7:49 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: IAFF Local 5297 - Tyngsborough Firefighters; SEIU Local 888 Mid-Manager's Union; SEIU Local 888 Clerical Union; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries by Roll Call Vote; Selectpersons Eldridge, IN FAVOR, Geilfuss, IN FAVOR, Schneider, IN FAVOR, Coughlin, IN FAVOR..” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Geilfuss)
10. Adjournment
Adjourn
Selectperson Eldridge moves to adjourn at 8:25 PM; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves to adjourn at 8:25 PM; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 4-0-0.” (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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