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August 10, 2026
11 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The minutes list Chairperson Jackie Geilfuss as absent; the executive-session roll call at the start of the meeting also lists her (“Geilfuss, IN FAVOR”), so that vote is shown as a count only. She is counted absent. The attendance list does not include Jackie Geilfuss, who is counted absent.
Present: Adele Coughlin, Konstantinos Kalabokis, Nate Marino, Eric Eldridge
Absent: Jackie Geilfuss
Every vote, in order
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Enter into Executive Session 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...
Selectperson Coughlin moved to enter into Executive Session 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: Bourque v. Town of Tyngsborough. Selectperson Marino seconded the motion. Motion carried by roll call vote. Selectpersons Marino, IN FAVOR; Kalabokis, IN FAVOR; Eldridge, IN FAVOR; Coughlin, IN FAVOR; Geilfuss, IN FAVOR, 5-0-0.
The minutes name Jackie Geilfuss in this vote, but the minutes do not show this member as present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Coughlin moved to enter into Executive Session 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: Bourque v. Town of Tyngsborough. Selectperson Marino seconded the motion. Motion carried by roll call vote. Selectpersons Marino, IN FAVOR; Kalabokis, IN FAVOR; Eldridge, IN FAVOR; Coughlin, IN FAVOR; Geilfuss, IN FAVOR, 5-0-0..” (Motion: Coughlin, second: Marino)
3. Meeting Minutes
Approve the regular session meeting minutes from July 27, 2026
Selectperson Coughlin moves to approve the regular session meeting minutes from July 27, 2026. Selectperson Marino seconds. Motion carries 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Coughlin moves to approve the regular session meeting minutes from July 27, 2026. Selectperson Marino seconds. Motion carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Coughlin, second: Marino)
Approve but not release the executive session minutes from July 27, 2026
Selectperson Coughlin moves to approve but not release the executive session minutes from July 27, 2026. Selectoperson Marino seconds. Chairperson Eldridge abstains. Motion carries 3-0-1
Yes: Coughlin, Konstantinos Kalabokis, MarinoAbstained: Eldridge
From the minutes
“Selectperson Coughlin moves to approve but not release the executive session minutes from July 27, 2026. Selectoperson Marino seconds. Chairperson Eldridge abstains. Motion carries 3-0-1.” (Motion: Coughlin, second: Marino)
6. Joint Meeting with School Committee - Appoint School Committee Representative
Appoint Michelle Joyal to fill the School Committee vacancy until May 18, 2027 (joint vote with the School Committee)
Mr. McMahon moved that the Select Board and School Committee appoint Michelle Joyal to the School Committee with a term to begin immediately and expire on May 18, 2027. Ms. Stanton seconds. Motion carries 9-0-0
Joint vote of the Select Board and the School Committee to fill a School Committee vacancy, moved by School Committee member McMahon and seconded by Ms. Stanton. The minutes give one combined count (9-0-0) and do not list the School Committee members present (four Select Board members were present), so the Select Board members’ votes cannot be separated. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“Mr. McMahon moved that the Select Board and School Committee appoint Michelle Joyal to the School Committee with a term to begin immediately and expire on May 18, 2027. Ms. Stanton seconds. Motion carries 9-0-0.”
7. Public Hearing - Z Golf Food & Beverage Services LLC Transfer - 160 Pawtucket Blvd
Open the session for public hearing on Z Golf Food & Beverage Services LLC license transfer
Selectperson Coughlin moves to open the session for public hearing on Z Golf Food & Beverage Services LLC license transfer. Selectperson Marino seconds. Motion carries 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Coughlin moves to open the session for public hearing on Z Golf Food & Beverage Services LLC license transfer. Selectperson Marino seconds. Motion carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Coughlin, second: Marino)
Close the session on public hearing
Selectperson Coughlin moves to close the session on public hearing. Selectperson Marino seconds. The public hearing was closed unanimously
From the minutes
“Selectperson Coughlin moves to close the session on public hearing. Selectperson Marino seconds. The public hearing was closed unanimously.” (Motion: Coughlin, second: Marino)
Approve the application for a transfer of an All Alcohol On-Premises License, as well as new common victualler, Sunday, and weekday entertainment license for Z Golf Food & Beverage Services LLC,...
Selectperson Coughlin moves that the Select Board approve the application for a transfer of an All Alcohol On-Premises License, as well as new common victualler, Sunday, and weekday entertainment license for Z Golf Food & Beverage Services LLC, as presented. Selectperson Marino seconds. Motion carries 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Coughlin moves that the Select Board approve the application for a transfer of an All Alcohol On-Premises License, as well as new common victualler, Sunday, and weekday entertainment license for Z Golf Food & Beverage Services LLC, as presented. Selectperson Marino seconds. Motion carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Coughlin, second: Marino)
9. New Business
Authorize an extension to the contract with Kinsherf CPA for Interim Town Accountant services through November 1, 2026 and authorize the Town Manager to issue a Request for Proposal for a...
Selectperson Coughlin moved that the Select Board authorize an extension to the contract with Kinsherf CPA for Interim Town Accountant services through November 1, 2026 and authorize the Town Manager to issue a Request for Proposal for a long-term contract for these services. Selectperson Marino seconds. Motion carries 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Coughlin moved that the Select Board authorize an extension to the contract with Kinsherf CPA for Interim Town Accountant services through November 1, 2026 and authorize the Town Manager to issue a Request for Proposal for a long-term contract for these services. Selectperson Marino seconds. Motion carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Coughlin, second: Marino)
Appoint Margaret MacDowell to the Council on Aging as an Associate Member with a term to begin immediately and expire on June 30, 2028
Member Selectperson Coughlin moved that the Select Board appoint Margaret MacDowell to the Council on Aging as an Associate Member with a term to begin immediately and expire on June 30, 2028. Selectperson Marino seconds. Motion carries 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Member Selectperson Coughlin moved that the Select Board appoint Margaret MacDowell to the Council on Aging as an Associate Member with a term to begin immediately and expire on June 30, 2028. Selectperson Marino seconds. Motion carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Coughlin, second: Marino)
10. Old Business
Adopt the goals as presented
Selectperson Coughlin moved that the Select Board adopt the goals as presented. Selectperson Marino seconds. Motion carries 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Coughlin moved that the Select Board adopt the goals as presented. Selectperson Marino seconds. Motion carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Coughlin, second: Marino)
12. Adjournment
Adjourn
Selectperson Coughlin moved to adjourn the meeting at 9.08 pm. Selectperson Marino seconds. Motion carries 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Coughlin moved to adjourn the meeting at 9.08 pm. Selectperson Marino seconds. Motion carries 4-0-0.” (Motion: Coughlin, second: Marino)
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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