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Tyngsboro public meetings in 2021

30 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 20, 2021

Select Board

✓ Decided: Select Board approves Paddock Road street opening permit

The Tyngsboro Select Board approved a street opening permit for Triple Crown Estates to dig an electrical trench across the cul-de-sac at the end of Paddock Road, despite the work occurring after the November 15 deadline. The motion passed 4-0. The board also adjourned the meeting.

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Mon Nov 15, 2021

Select Board

✓ Decided: Tyngsboro Select Board approves Master Plan committee, ARPA cruisers, tax rate

The Select Board approved the charge for the Master Plan Implementation Committee and appointed Selectman Ronald Keohane to it. They authorized using ARPA funds for first-year lease payments on two new police cruisers. The board also approved a single tax rate for FY2022 (88.2% residential, 11.8% commercial/industrial/personal) and extended the 4-day work week trial until January 31, 2021. All votes were 4-0.

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Mon Nov 15, 2021

Select Board

Select Board to vote on tax rate, ARPA police funding, and 4-day work week

The Tyngsboro Select Board will hold a tax classification hearing to set the FY2022 property tax rate, consider using ARPA funds for police cruiser leases and radio/fiber improvements, and vote on extending the 4-day work week trial. They will also hear updates on the Master Plan Implementation Committee and the Front Line Initiative, and renew annual local licenses.

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✓ Decided: Tyngsboro Select Board approves Master Plan Committee, ARPA cruisers, tax rate

The Board approved the charge for the Master Plan Implementation Committee, authorized ARPA funds for first-year lease payments on two new police cruisers, and set the FY2022 single tax rate at 88.2% residential / 11.8% commercial. The Board also extended the 4-day work week trial until January 31, 2021, and approved local license renewals and the appointment of Jack Murphy to the Senior Tax Work Off program. All votes were 4-0-0.

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Mon Nov 1, 2021

Select Board

Select Board to consider zoning review consultant contract and appointments

The Tyngsboro Select Board will consider approving a contract for a zoning review consultant, adopting a charge for a new Zoning Review Committee, and making several appointments including a Finance Department Assistant, an Old Town Hall host, and seasonal winter highway workers. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and release of executive session minutes.

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✓ Decided: Select Board approves zoning consultant contract and committee charge

The Tyngsboro Select Board approved a $50,000 contract with Barrett Planning Group for zoning review and revision, and adopted an amended Zoning Review Committee Charge that includes two members from the Zoning Board of Appeals. The board also approved private snow contractor rates for FY2022, authorized submission of Special Acts to the legislature, and made several appointments including a Finance Department Assistant and seasonal winter plow drivers.

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Mon Oct 18, 2021

Select Board

✓ Decided: Tyngsboro Select Board approves licenses, contracts, and appointments

The Tyngsboro Select Board approved the transfer of a Common Victualler license to Tyngsboro Pizza and Seafood, a new off-premise wine and malt liquor license for Tex Mex Mini Mart, and several contracts including a police department generator replacement. The board also terminated a lease with FIRE Place Church and made appointments to town committees and positions.

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Mon Oct 18, 2021

Select Board

✓ Decided: Tyngsboro Select Board approves licenses, contracts, and appointments

The Tyngsboro Select Board approved the transfer of a Common Victualler license to Tyngsboro Pizza and Seafood, and a new off-premise wine and malt liquor license for Tex Mex Mini Mart, contingent on TIPS certification. They also terminated a lease at 180 Lakeview Ave, appointed Laura Roy as COA Program Coordinator, and approved several contracts including a police generator replacement. All votes were unanimous 4-0.

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Tue Oct 12, 2021

Select Board

✓ Decided: Select Board votes 5-0 to preserve 1 Parker Lane as open space

The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to preserve the town-owned parcel at 1 Parker Lane as open space, directing staff to pursue either a Conservation Restriction or Deed Restriction. The board also authorized the Town Administrator to sign documents for a $60,750 state Asset Management Planning Grant. After discussion, the board voted 3-0 to release an investigative report clearing Police Chief Rich Howe of all 15 allegations from an anonymous complaint, pending Town Counsel confirmation.

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Mon Sep 27, 2021

Select Board

Select Board to weigh Dracut Water special permit, contracts, and precinct changes

The Tyngsboro Select Board will hold a continued public hearing on Dracut Water Supply District's special permit application for 166 Frost Road, and will consider contract approvals, a 2020 re-precincting plan, and an IT support specialist appointment. The board will also review and set a date for a Special Town Meeting and vote on warrant article recommendations. The agenda includes routine items like meeting minutes and reports.

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✓ Decided: Select Board sets Special Town Meeting for Oct. 26, approves warrant articles

The Board of Selectmen set the Special Town Meeting for Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 7:00PM at the Tyngsborough High School Gymnasium and closed the warrant. They granted a special permit for a water treatment facility at 166 Frost Road, ratified union and non-union contracts, approved the 2020 re-precincting map, and appointed Abigail Lipski as part-time IT Support Specialist. Several warrant articles were recommended, amended, or removed, including removing Article 1 on Dracut Water District voting and amending Article 4 to dedicate 75% of marijuana excise tax revenue to road maintenance.

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Mon Sep 13, 2021

Select Board

Select Board to hold liquor license hearings and approve contracts

The Tyngsboro Select Board is meeting to hold public hearings on liquor license matters, including an alteration for Tyngsboro Sports Concessions and a one-day license for Notre Dame Academy, and to continue a special permit hearing for the Dracut Water Supply District. The board will also review and potentially approve several contracts and agreements, including a host community agreement with Assured Testing Laboratories, a Verizon licensing agreement, and various town service contracts. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and citizen time, and ends with an executive session on collective bargaining.

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✓ Decided: Select Board approves Tyngsboro Sports Center outdoor liquor service expansion

The Select Board approved an alteration to the Section 12 On Premise Liquor License for Tyngsboro Sports Concessions at 500 Potash Hill Road, extending the license to cover a 4,200 square foot outdoor area with food truck service and beer/wine sales for up to 50 people. The board also approved a one-day liquor license for Notre Dame Academy's Homecoming Event on October 2, 2021, and a Host Community Agreement with Assured Testing Laboratories for a cannabis testing laboratory at 300 Potash Hill Road. The public hearing for the Dracut Water Supply District special permit at 166 Frost Road was kept open, with a list of agreed terms expected before the next meeting.

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Mon Sep 13, 2021

Select Board

Select Board to hold liquor license hearings, review contracts and agreements

The Tyngsboro Select Board will hold public hearings on liquor license matters, including an alteration for Tyngsboro Sports Concessions and a continued special permit for Dracut Water Supply District. The board will also review and potentially approve several contracts and agreements, including a host community agreement with Assured Testing Laboratories, a licensing agreement with Verizon, and various service contracts. Additionally, the board will discuss draft Town Meeting warrant articles and set the Town Meeting date.

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✓ Decided: Tyngsboro Select Board approves outdoor beer/wine area at sports center

The Board approved an alteration to the liquor license for Tyngsboro Sports Center, allowing a 4,200 sq ft outdoor area with food truck service for beer and wine, operating 4-9 PM weekdays and 8 AM-9 PM weekends, with a 50-person capacity. The Board also approved a one-day liquor license for Notre Dame Academy's homecoming, a host community agreement with Assured Testing Laboratories for a cannabis testing lab, and several other contracts and agreements. The public hearing for the Dracut Water Supply District special permit was continued to September 27, 2021.

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Mon Aug 23, 2021

Select Board

Select Board to weigh Dracut Water special permit, block party licenses

The Tyngsboro Select Board will hold a public hearing on a special permit for Dracut Water Supply District's proposed water treatment plant at 166 Frost Road, continued from August 2. They will also review license applications for the annual block party, discuss a potential TIP project, and consider several contract awards and other administrative items.

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✓ Decided: Select Board approves $153,972 media upgrades for town meeting rooms

The Board approved funding for audio/visual upgrades across three town buildings, funded by CARES Act/ARPA money. They also approved licenses and road closures for the 2021 Annual Block Party, and continued a public hearing for a Dracut Water Supply District special permit to allow for a third-party environmental review. Several contracts were awarded for road, drainage, and fire station projects.

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Mon Aug 2, 2021

Select Board

Select Board to hold public hearing on Dracut Water Supply District special permit

The Tyngsboro Select Board is meeting to conduct a public hearing on a special permit application from the Dracut Water Supply District for property at 166 Frost Road. The board will also consider several contract approvals, appointments, and other administrative items, including a discussion on ARPA funding and a review of draft FY22 goals. The meeting includes recognition of the Tyngsborough Girls Softball team for their state championship win.

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✓ Decided: Select Board continues Dracut Water Supply District special permit hearing to Aug. 23

The Tyngsboro Select Board continued the public hearing for Dracut Water Supply District's special permit application to build a water treatment plant at 166 Frost Road to August 23, 2021, after residents raised concerns about well contamination, facility size, and alternatives. The board also approved several contracts, including a $39,478 carpet replacement for the library and community room, and made appointments to the Housing Authority and Affordable Housing Trust.

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Mon Jul 12, 2021

Select Board

Select Board to review contracts, appointments, and FY22 goals

The Tyngsboro Select Board will hold a regular meeting to review and approve meeting minutes, hear citizen comments, receive a police department update on the Safety Net Program and a police officer appointment, and discuss several new business items including requests for comment on properties, contract approvals, appointments, and a review of FY21 goals with preliminary discussion of FY22 goals. The agenda also includes an executive session for collective bargaining strategy and attorney-client privileged matters.

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✓ Decided: Tyngsboro Select Board appoints new police officer, approves contracts and appointments

The Tyngsboro Select Board made several appointments and approvals, including appointing Saisha Carrucini as a police officer effective July 26, 2021, and Shannon McAndrew as Executive Assistant. They approved contracts for engineering and grant management services, ratified a police superior union MOA, and authorized exploring options for the Animal Control Officer position. The board also made no comment on a billboard variance and approved year-end transfers.

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Sat Jun 26, 2021

Select Board

✓ Decided: Select Board restores Veteran's Agent hours to 40 per week for FY22

The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to restore the Veteran's Agent to 2.5 hours per week (40 total) for FY22, transferring funds from excess levy capacity to the veteran salary line item, contingent on union approval. The motion was made by Selectman Reault and seconded by Selectman Wennerstrom. The Board then adjourned to attend the Annual Town Meeting.

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Sat Jun 26, 2021

Town Meeting

Town Meeting to vote on solar PPA, zoning tweak, surplus land sale

Tyngsboro's 2021 Town Meeting will consider several articles, including authorizing the Board of Selectmen to sign lease/purchase agreements up to five years, authorizing the School Committee to enter 20-year solar power purchase agreements, selling a surplus parcel on Kendall Road, and amending the zoning bylaw for temporary independent living quarters. The agenda also lists fee transfers for stormwater, sealer of weights, police details, and PEG equipment.

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✓ Decided: Tyngsboro Town Meeting approves FY2022 budget and capital plan

The Annual Town Meeting approved the FY2022 general fund budget of $41.5 million, with a $3,500 addition to Department 543 salaries from excess levy capacity. Voters also approved a $1.2 million capital improvement program funded through borrowing and free cash, established a Stormwater Stabilization Fund, and adopted several zoning bylaw changes including a new Tree Protection Bylaw. The Special Town Meeting approved $247,811.71 in FY2021 supplemental appropriations for school Medicaid reimbursement and snow and ice deficit.

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Mon Jun 21, 2021

Select Board

✓ Decided: Tyngsboro Select Board reorganizes, elects Keohane as chair

The Board of Selectmen reorganized, electing Selectman Keohane as Chair, Selectman Eldridge as Vice-Chair, and Selectman Kalabokis as Clerk, all by 5-0 votes. They approved the June 7 regular and executive session minutes, granted a National Grid pole petition for Cummings Road, adopted the FY22 meeting schedule, and approved several appointments and disclosures. The Board also accepted a $41,733 MassEVIP grant for EV chargers and waived its right of first refusal on an affordable unit at 34 Cricones Way.

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Mon Jun 7, 2021

Select Board

Select Board to hold public hearings on street acceptances and liquor license transfer

The Tyngsboro Select Board will hold two public hearings: one on transferring a Class II dealer's license to Forrest Marine RV at 426 Middlesex Road, and another on accepting several streets (Rock Road, Lovers Lane, Beech Street, Mount Rock Avenue, Alden Street, Patricia Drive) as public ways. The board will also discuss transferring the Natures Remedy host community agreement to Jushi Holdings Inc., rescinding a prior vote on a sewer garage at 1 Parker Lane, approving bond borrowing, and other administrative items.

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✓ Decided: Select Board approves transfer of marijuana dispensary's host agreement to Jushi Holdings

The Board approved the transfer of Nature's Remedy's Host Community Agreement to Jushi Holdings Inc., which is merging with the local dispensary. The Board also approved the transfer of a Class II license for Forrest Marine RV back to Flanders Family RV Sales, set bounds for six roads for potential acceptance, and rescinded approval for a sewer garage at 1 Parker Lane. The Board approved a $1,281,038 bond anticipation note and set the Annual Town Election hours to 12pm-8pm.

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Wed Jun 2, 2021

Select Board

✓ Decided: Tyngsboro Select Board appoints Olivia King as police officer

The Tyngsboro Select Board voted 4-0 to appoint Olivia King to the position of Police Officer, effective immediately. The appointment followed discussion about the background investigation process and was supported by all present members.

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Mon May 24, 2021

Select Board

Select Board to review FY22 budgets, police promotions, and warrant

The Tyngsborough Select Board will hear budget presentations from the Greater Lowell Technical High School and the Police Department, discuss the police promotional process, and consider a police officer appointment. The board will also review the draft Town Meeting warrant and budget, vote to close the warrant, and take up new business including a veterans memorial grant, a Town Hall/Library paint project contract, and a request for comment on 162 Frost Road. An executive session is scheduled for collective bargaining strategy with NEPBA Local A/C.

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✓ Decided: Select Board appoints Nathan Abdallah as Sergeant, fails to appoint Olivia King as police officer

The Board approved the appointment of Nathan Abdallah to Sergeant (5-0) but failed to appoint Olivia King as a police officer due to a lack of a second on the motion. The Board also approved a $26,000 contract for painting the library and community room, and made several other appointments and administrative decisions.

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Mon May 10, 2021

Select Board

Select Board to review school budget, appointments, and warrant items

The Tyngsboro Select Board will hold a regular meeting with a public school budget presentation, consider appointments for Assistant Town Administrator and Conservation Director, and review several items including ambulance abatement modifications, support letters, and a draft Town Meeting warrant. The agenda also includes a budget presentation by Tyngsborough Public Schools at 7:00 PM.

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✓ Decided: Select Board appoints Colin Loiselle as Assistant Town Administrator

The Board of Selectmen appointed Colin Loiselle as Assistant Town Administrator, effective May 17, 2021, contingent on contract negotiations, and Michele Grenier as Conservation Director at an annual salary of $67,600, effective May 24, 2021. The Board also approved modifications to the Ambulance Abatement Committee Charge, authorized letters of support for state bond bill funding and other initiatives, approved a Health Insurance PEC agreement, and authorized an energy aggregation contract extension. All votes were 4-0-0.

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Tue Apr 27, 2021

Select Board

✓ Decided: Select Board enters executive session, no public decisions

The Tyngsborough Select Board met on April 27, 2021, and voted unanimously to enter executive session under exemption 1 to discuss discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee. No substantive public decisions were made; the board adjourned at 10:00 PM.

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Mon Apr 26, 2021

Select Board

Select Board to hold public hearing on temporary fair special permit at 216 Middlesex Road

The Tyngsborough Select Board will hold a public hearing on a special permit application for a temporary fair at 216 Middlesex Road, hear a school budget presentation from Innovation Academy, and discuss internal posting for the Assistant Town Administrator vacancy. The board will also review the draft Town Meeting warrant and budget, and enter executive session for collective bargaining and attorney-client privileged matters.

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✓ Decided: Select Board grants special permit and one-day liquor license for outdoor fair

The Tyngsborough Select Board approved a special permit and one-day liquor license for Katerina Kalabokis to hold an outdoor fair at 214 Middlesex Road on May 29, 2021, with conditions including police details and COVID-19 compliance. The board also approved the April 12 meeting minutes, authorized posting the Assistant Town Administrator position internally, appointed Lynn Newhouse and Colin Loiselle to the Ambulance Abatement Committee, and promoted Dennis Leach to Master Patrolman. No action was taken on the draft Town Meeting warrant and budget, which will be reviewed further.

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Mon Apr 12, 2021

Select Board

Select Board to hold public hearings on entertainment license and water treatment facility

The Tyngsboro Select Board will hold public hearings on a one-day entertainment license for Innovation Academy Charter School and a special permit for Dracut Water Supply District's water treatment facility at 166 Frost Road. The board will also discuss street acceptances, a host community agreement with MJs Market, and other business.

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Mon Mar 22, 2021

Select Board

Select Board reviews fire budget and marijuana retailer applications

The Board of Selectmen discussed the Fire Department's ambulance service revenue and FY22 budget request. They also reviewed three responses to a retail marijuana establishment request and decided to conduct interviews with the applicants.

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✓ Decided: Board grants host community agreement to MJ's Market for retail marijuana at 409 Middlesex Road

The Board of Selectmen voted 2-1 to grant a host community agreement for a retail marijuana establishment to MJ's Market for 409 Middlesex Road, following interviews with three applicants. The Board also approved several other items, including a contract for the OTH Park Renovation Project, appointments to town positions, and a new employee benefits plan. The meeting included discussions on potential zoning amendments and updates on the 440 Middlesex Road project and the Toll Brothers open space donation.

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Mon Mar 8, 2021

Select Board

Selectmen to review budgets, marijuana retailer bids, contracts

The Board of Selectmen will review the Fire Department budget and ambulance request for Dunstable, the IT Department budget, and responses to the Adult Use Marijuana Retailer RFQ. New business includes a license change for Outback Steakhouse, several contract approvals (Town Beach Restoration, Pavement Management Software, First Parish Bell Tower), appointments, a grant acceptance, and a vote on extending temporary outdoor dining. The board will also consider adopting the ADA Self-Evaluation & Transition Plan and approving a MOA with SEIU Local 888.

✓ Decided: Tyngsborough Selectmen approve contracts, licenses, and budget reviews

The Board of Selectmen approved several contracts, including the Town Beach Restoration with RAE Contracting, a pavement management software agreement with BCS Systems, and repairs to the First Parish Bell Tower with American Steeple & Tower. They also approved a change of officers for Outback Steakhouse's liquor license, extended temporary outdoor dining modifications, adopted the ADA Self-Evaluation & Transition Plan, and ratified MOAs with the Clerical and Mid-Managers unions. The Board reviewed the Fire Department and IT budget requests and discussed a potential ambulance service agreement with Dunstable, but no decision was made on that matter.

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Mon Feb 22, 2021

Select Board

Selectmen to weigh road opening, liquor license pledge, library contracts

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss and vote on several items, including a road opening permit for a new retail building, a liquor license pledge, and contract awards for the Littlefield Library restoration. They will also hold a joint meeting with the Sewer Commission about a new vehicle garage and receive a presentation from Toll Brothers on an open space donation. The board will also consider contract approvals for field maintenance and town administrator services, and may enter executive session for collective bargaining strategy.

✓ Decided: Select Board supports Sewer Commission garage project at 1 Indian Lane

The Board unanimously supported the Sewer Commission's plan to build a new metal garage on the town-owned parcel at 1 Indian Lane, with costs to come from the sewer enterprise fund and require Town Meeting approval. The Board also approved a road opening permit for 161 Westford Road, a liquor license pledge for Tyngsboro Liquors, and multiple contracts for library renovations and town services. All votes were 5-0.

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Mon Feb 8, 2021

Select Board

Select Board to discuss COVID-19 vaccine plan and host agreements

The Tyngsboro Select Board will meet to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan with the Board of Health, consider a request to transfer/extend a Host Community Agreement with Royalty Group LLC, and vote on several new business items including a new HCA for Greenbridge Technologies, a 5-year lease for the Police Department communications console, a grant for the Shared Winter Streets and Spaces Program, and deficit spending for snow and ice removal. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and an executive session for litigation and collective bargaining strategy.

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Thu Feb 4, 2021

Select Board

✓ Decided: Select Board holds executive session on police union litigation

The Tyngsborough Select Board met and voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy regarding NEPBA Local 8B. No other substantive decisions were made; the board adjourned after the session.

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Mon Jan 25, 2021

Select Board

Select Board to vote on National Grid pole, affordable housing trust, and cannabis host agreement

The Tyngsboro Select Board will consider several items, including approving a National Grid pole petition to support a Tesla charging station, finalizing the Affordable Housing Trust and its charge, and discussing a Host Community Agreement with Bada Bloom!, Inc. The board will also review meeting minutes, discuss the Head of Youth Services position with the Library Trustees, and consider appointments and contracts. An executive session is scheduled to discuss litigation regarding 11 Old Tyng Road.

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✓ Decided: Tyngsboro Select Board approves cannabis host agreement, library hire, housing trust

The Tyngsboro Select Board approved a Host Community Agreement with Bada Bloom!, Inc. for a cannabis manufacturing facility at 44 Old Tyng Road, building #3, requiring 3% of sales paid to the town. The board also supported hiring a Head of Youth Services for the public library, approved the Affordable Housing Trust Declaration and charge, and established and filled an Associate Member position on the Commission on Disability. All votes were unanimous 5-0.

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Mon Jan 4, 2021

Select Board

Select Board to hold public hearings on two food/alcohol licenses

The Tyngsboro Select Board will hold two public hearings: one for a Common Victualler's License for Candy's Cake at 130 Middlesex Road, and another for a Common Victualler License, entertainment license, and on-premise alcohol license for Chateau Merrimack Resort & Spa. The board will also consider approving an Affordable Housing Trust declaration, making appointments to several town boards, and discussing a request for comment on 241 Pawtucket Boulevard.

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