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Tyngsborough Select Board
How the Tyngsborough Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide for three-year terms. Adele Coughlin was elected at the May 20, 2025 town election, succeeding Mike Moran. On June 2, 2025 the board unanimously chose Ronald Schneider as Chair, Jackie Geilfuss as Vice-Chair and Eric Eldridge as Clerk. Ronald Schneider did not seek re-election in 2026; the last meetings of Ronald Schneider and Ronald Keohane were April 6 and April 27, 2026. Covers 21 meetings, June 2 to April 27, 2026.
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What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
Sources: Massachusetts Select Board Handbook (MMA) · Mass. Division of Local Services: the town budgetYour Tyngsborough ballot: 13 quizzes, about a minute each.
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Members
Vice-ChairJackie GeilfussVice-Chair · At-large · at 20 of 21 meetings
Adele CoughlinMember · At-large · at 20 of 21 meetings
Eric EldridgeClerk · At-large · at 21 of 21 meetingsRonald KeohaneMember · At-large · at 20 of 21 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
About missing minutes
Loaded: Tyngsborough Select Board minutes from January 8, 2018 through September 21, 2026: 213 meetings and 2,821 votes. Nothing before 2018 is online: the town’s Agenda Center starts in January 2018. The minutes call the board the Board of Selectmen (members “Selectman”) through December 12, 2022 and the Select Board (members “Selectperson”) from January 9, 2023, after the town voted in 2021 to seek a special act changing the name. All the minutes loaded are typed documents with searchable text. Not here: executive-session minutes (including released executive-session minutes that many 2021-2025 files append after the open-session minutes); votes of the Planning Board, Finance Committee, School Committee, Board of Health, Board of Assessors, Library Trustees and other boards at joint meetings; meetings with an agenda but no posted minutes (July 30, 2018, where the file posted is the agenda; November 2, 2020, where the file posted is a copy of the November 12, 2020 minutes; May 22, 2024, a joint housing plan kick-off; January 5, 2026; and May 11, 2026); and meetings after September 21, 2026 (the September 8, 2026 meeting was an executive session only, and the October 5, 2026 minutes are not posted yet). Tyngsborough’s minutes name the mover and seconder and give the count (“motion passes 5-0-0”); a count that matches the members present with no no votes is shown as every member present voting yes. In 2020-2022 remote meetings, and in many 2026 meetings, the board votes by roll call (“Selectpersons Marino, IN FAVOR; Kalabokis, IN FAVOR …”), shown by name; a member who answers “present” is shown as abstaining. When a member votes no or abstains the minutes usually name the member (“Motion carries 4-1-0 with Selectperson Coughlin opposing”); where a split count names no one, or a count does not match the members present, we show the count only, with a note (30 votes), and where the minutes give no count or names we show the result only (3 votes). Members who recused themselves or stepped out are not shown in that vote; members who arrived late or left early are shown only in the votes they were there for. A motion with no recorded outcome, a motion that was withdrawn, or a motion that died for lack of a second is not counted as a vote. On April 23, 2018 the minutes record the board’s recommendation on each Town Meeting article only in a table; those rows are shown as votes. Two different members share the surname Kalabokis: Katerina Kalabokis (2021-2024) and Konstantinos Kalabokis (from 2026). We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
Apr 6Recommend against Article 18 of the 2026 Annual Town…Motion: Selectperson Eldridge moves to recommend against Article 18 of the 2026…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Coughlin
April 6, 2026: Recommend against Article 18 of the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant as printed
Selectperson Eldridge moves to recommend against Article 18 of the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant as printed. Selectperson Geilfuss seconds. Motion carries 4-0-1 with Selectperson Coughlin abstaining
Yes: Eldridge, Geilfuss, Keohane, SchneiderAbstained: Coughlin
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves to recommend against Article 18 of the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant as printed. Selectperson Geilfuss seconds. Motion carries 4-0-1 with Selectperson Coughlin abstaining.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Geilfuss)
Apr 6Recommend against Article 20 of the 2026 Annual Town…Motion: Selectperson Eldridge moves to recommend against Article 20 of the 2026…Passed 4–1 · see note
April 6, 2026: Recommend against Article 20 of the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant as printed
Selectperson Eldridge moves to recommend against Article 20 of the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant as printed. 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 to recommend against Article 20 of the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant as printed. Selectperson Geilfuss seconds. Motion carries 4-1-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Geilfuss)
Apr 6Recommend Article 21 of the 2026 Annual Town Meeting…Motion: Selectperson Eldridge moves to recommend Article 21 of the 2026 Annual…Passed 4–1 · see note
April 6, 2026: Recommend Article 21 of the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant as printed
Selectperson Eldridge moves to recommend Article 21 of the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant as printed. 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 to recommend Article 21 of the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant as printed. Selectperson Geilfuss seconds. Motion carries 4-1-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Geilfuss)
Mar 23Recommend a warrant article to change the CPC surcharge…Motion: Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Board recommend a warrant article to…Passed 4–1 · No: Coughlin
March 23, 2026: Recommend a warrant article to change the CPC surcharge for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2027 from the current 3% to 1.5%
Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Board recommend a warrant article to change the CPC surcharge for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2027 from the current 3% to 1.5%. Motion carries 4-1-0 with Selectperson Coughlin opposing
Yes: Eldridge, Geilfuss, Keohane, SchneiderNo: Coughlin
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Board recommend a warrant article to change the CPC surcharge for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2027 from the current 3% to 1.5%. Motion carries 4-1-0 with Selectperson Coughlin opposing.” (Motion: Eldridge)
Jan 26Approve the regular session meeting minutes from January 5,…Motion: Selectperson Eldridge moves to approve the regular session meeting minutes from…Passed 5–0 · see note
January 26, 2026: Approve the regular session meeting minutes from January 5, 2026
Selectperson Eldridge moves to approve the regular session meeting minutes from January 5, 2026. Selectperson Geilfuss Seconds. Roll Call vote: Selectpersons: Coughlin, IN FAVOR; Keohane, PRESENT; Geuilfuss, IN FAVOR, Eldridge, IN FAVOR; Schneider, IN FAVOR. Motion Carries 5-0-0
The minutes give the count as 5-0-0 but name Adele Coughlin (yes), Ronald Keohane (abstained), Jackie Geilfuss (yes), Eric Eldridge (yes) and Ronald Schneider (yes), which does not add up with the 5 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves to approve the regular session meeting minutes from January 5, 2026. Selectperson Geilfuss Seconds. Roll Call vote: Selectpersons: Coughlin, IN FAVOR; Keohane, PRESENT; Geuilfuss, IN FAVOR, Eldridge, IN FAVOR; Schneider, IN FAVOR. Motion Carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Geilfuss)
Jan 26Approve the Sustainable Purchasing Policy as presentedMotion: Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board approve the Sustainable Purchasing…Passed 4–1 · see note
January 26, 2026: Approve the Sustainable Purchasing Policy as presented
Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board approve the Sustainable Purchasing Policy as presented. 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 approve the Sustainable Purchasing Policy as presented. Selectperson Geilfuss seconds. Motion carries 4-1-0.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Geilfuss)
Nov 17Accept and release the regular session minutes of November…Motion: Selectperson Eldridge moves to accept and release the regular session minutes…Passed 3–0 · Abstained: Geilfuss
November 17, 2025: 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)
Oct 20Direct the Fire Station Building Committee to work with…Motion: Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board direct the Fire Station…Passed 4–1 · see note
October 20, 2025: 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…
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)
Sep 22Approve the September 8, 2025 regular session meeting minutesMotion: Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board approve the September 8,…Passed 3–0 · Abstained: Coughlin
September 22, 2025: Approve the September 8, 2025 regular session meeting minutes
Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board approve the September 8, 2025 regular session meeting minutes; Selectperson Keohane seconds; motion carries 3-0-1 with Selectperson Coughlin abstaining
Yes: Eldridge, Geilfuss, KeohaneAbstained: Coughlin
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board approve the September 8, 2025 regular session meeting minutes; Selectperson Keohane seconds; motion carries 3-0-1 with Selectperson Coughlin abstaining.” (Motion: Eldridge, second: Keohane)
Jun 2Approve the Sustainability Committee recommendations for fiscal year 2026…Motion: Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board approve the Sustainability Committee…Passed 4–0 · see note
June 2, 2025: Approve the Sustainability Committee recommendations for fiscal year 2026 as presented effective July 1, 2025
Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board approve the Sustainability Committee recommendations for fiscal year 2026 as presented effective July 1, 2025; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 4-0-0 with Select Board Member Keohane recusing
Yes: Coughlin, Eldridge, Geilfuss, SchneiderThe minutes say Ronald Keohane stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Eldridge moves that the Select Board approve the Sustainability Committee recommendations for fiscal year 2026 as presented effective July 1, 2025; Selectperson Geilfuss seconds; motion carries 4-0-0 with Select Board Member Keohane recusing.” (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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