Tyngsboro public meetings in 2023

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability Committee will discuss whether to endorse Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) bills. The body will also review waste reduction data and discuss various town-wide sustainability programs.

• Discussion on endorsing EPR bills with a presentation by Waneta Trabert
• Proposed Food Waste Drop-Off Program
• Holiday String Lights Collection running through Jan 15
• Yard Waste Drop-Off Site closed until April 2024
• Review of trash and recycling tonnage

Capital Asset Management Committee

The committee will meet to receive updates on current capital projects and the FY25 capital budget process. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from November 20, 2023.

• Capital Projects Update
• FY25 Capital Budget Process Update
• Approval of November 20, 2023 meeting minutes

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss the MBTA Communities Act and review the FY25 budget schedule. The board is also holding a public hearing for a business license and reviewing town policies regarding flags and building use.

• Possible approval of MBTA Communities Act update
• Public hearing for Common Victualler’s License: Saint Mikhail Pizza Co Inc. (Domino’s Pizza) at 161-163 Westford Road, Unit A
• Review and approval of FY25 Budget Schedule
• Discussion and approval of Flag Pole Policy
• Review of Draft Building Use Policy

Commission on Disability

The Commission on Disability will meet to discuss updates regarding the FY24 capital project and the FY25 capital budget request. The body will also vote to approve the minutes from the November 13, 2023 meeting.

• FY25 Capital Budget Request Update
• FY24 Capital Project Update
• Approval of November 13, 2023 meeting minutes

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will receive a presentation from the Capital Asset Committee. The body will discuss appropriate levels of borrowing and spending.

• Presentation from Capital Asset Committee regarding borrowing and spending levels

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is meeting to review several permit applications and site plans. The agenda includes discussions on stormwater management and drainage reports.

• Stormwater permit application 2022-079
• Notice of Intent for boardwalk at 7 Roy Ave
• Request for COC and OOC for 12 Progress Ave (DEP 309-0475)
• Drainage report and site plans for 2022-004

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss the FY24 budget, FY25 revenue forecasts, and participation in the PACE program. The meeting also includes approvals for 2024 local licenses and FY25 senior tax work-off appointments.

• Presentation on FY24 Budget & FY25 Revenue Forecast
• Discussion and approval of participation in the PACE Program
• Approval of 2024 Local Licenses
• FY25 Senior Tax Work Off Appointments
• Promotional Ceremony

Capital Asset Management Committee

The committee will discuss updates regarding capital projects and the FY25 capital budget. The meeting also includes a review of ARPA funding updates and requests.

• Capital Projects Update
• ARPA Funding Update & Requests
• FY25 Capital Budget Update

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is reviewing various plot plans, drainage reports, and permit applications. The meeting includes discussions on specific property developments and a bench donation to the Sherburne Nature Center.

• Review of ANRAD plan for 166 Sherburne Ave
• Review of plot plan and NOI boardwalk for 7 Roy Ave
• Review of Doyle patio plan
• Discussion of Sherburne Nature Center bench donation
• Review of stormwater permit application and reports for project 2022-079

Board of Health

The Board of Health is meeting to discuss model regulations for private wells. The session includes the review of draft meeting minutes from August 14 and October 16, 2023.

• Review of Model BOH Regulations for Private Wells

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss short-term borrowing for the Middle School building project and approve a waste disposal contract with Covanta. The board is also reviewing a parcel subdivision at 250 Middlesex Road and public space needs for community groups.

• BAN approval for short-term borrowing for the Middle School Building Project
• Contract approval for Covanta Waste Disposal
• Discussion and approval of parcel subdivide at 250 Middlesex Road
• One-day license request for Festival of Trees at 10 Kendall Road and 216 Middlesex Road
• MOU approval with Sewer Department regarding a shared garage

Town Meeting

This agenda lists materials for the October 24, 2023 Special Town Meeting, including the final warrant, a Finance Committee guidebook, and a presentation. No specific articles or decisions are detailed in the agenda text itself.

• Final Special Town Meeting warrant (10.24.23)
• 2023 Finance Committee guidebook
• Fall Town Meeting presentation

Planning Board

There is no agenda available for this meeting. The record indicates that no items were scheduled for discussion or decision.

Board of Health

The Tyngsboro Board of Health is meeting to discuss and potentially act on items listed in the agenda, including draft meeting minutes and a draft model regulation for private wells. The agenda includes reference documents but no specific action items are detailed.

• Review of draft meeting minutes from 2023.09.11 and 2023.08.14
• Discussion of draft model regulations for private wells
• Reference to QualServ user manual

Conservation Commission

The Tyngsboro Conservation Commission is meeting to review and discuss several conservation-related items, including an ANRAD (Approval Not Required) plan for 166 Sherburne Avenue, a subdivision plan for Breezy Crest, hazard trees at 30 Willowdale Ave, and a drawing/narrative for 71 Mascuppic Trail. The agenda lists documents for these items but does not specify whether decisions will be made or if they are only for discussion.

• ANRAD plan for 166 Sherburne Ave (revised 2023-09-21)
• Breezy Crest subdivision plan
• Hazard trees at 30 Willowdale Ave
• Drawing and narrative for 71 Mascuppic Trail
• Norse Environmental letter and pictures

Finance Committee

The Tyngsboro Finance Committee will meet to review warrant articles for the 2023 fall town meeting, vote on funding for minute-taking services, and plan upcoming meeting schedules. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific dollar amounts or project names listed.

• Review warrant articles for 2023 Tyngsboro fall town meeting
• Vote on making funds available from finance budget for generating meeting minutes
• Plan timing for upcoming Finance Committee meetings

Select Board

The Tyngsboro Select Board will hold a public hearing on a special permit modification for the Tyngsboro Sports Center at 501 Potash Hill Road to add 7,000 square feet and 38 parking spaces. They will also meet jointly with the School Building Committee for a middle school project update, and vote on closing the Fall Town Meeting warrant and placing articles. The agenda includes several routine items such as minutes approval, citizen time, and an executive session on collective bargaining.

• Public hearing: Special permit modification for Tyngsboro Sports Center, 500 Potash Hill Road, to add 7,000 sq ft and 38 parking spaces
• Joint meeting with School Building Committee on Middle School project update
• Approve DOR application to amend original school borrowing
• Approve easement for National Grid utilities at Tyngsborough Middle School
• Vote to close Fall Town Meeting warrant and place articles

Sewer Commission

The agenda for this meeting is empty; no items are listed for discussion or decision. The only guidance is to review the minutes, which are not provided here.

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee is meeting to review its account balance and vote on a funding request for additional money toward the Winslow Road pedestrian bridge. The agenda contains one substantive item, the bridge funding request, alongside routine updates.

• Funding request: Winslow Road Pedestrian Bridge additional funding

Planning Board

The Tyngsboro Planning Board meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

Select Board

The agenda for the Tyngsboro Select Board meeting on September 18, 2023, is provided only as a PDF portfolio with no extractable text. The document contains only instructions to open it in Adobe Reader, so no specific items for discussion or decision are available.

Conservation Commission

The Tyngsboro Conservation Commission is meeting to review and discuss multiple applications and reports, including stormwater compliance, landscape proposals, and site plans for properties such as 166 Sherburne Ave., 170 and 210 Massapoag Rd., and 384 Middlesex Rd. The agenda lists numerous documents for consideration, indicating a working session on environmental and land-use matters.

• Stormwater report dated 2023-08-30
• Washville Car Wash pollinator landscape proposal
• ANRAD plan for 166 Sherburne Ave.
• RDA for 170 Massapoag Rd.
• Plot plans for 210 Massapoag Rd. and 384 Middlesex Rd.

The Conservation Commission approved a Major Stormwater Management Permit for a new building at 405 & 409 Middlesex Rd. The board also granted several determinations for tree removal and residential improvements, and issued two Certificates of Compliance.

• Approved Major Stormwater Management Permit for 405 & 409 Middlesex Rd. (5-0)
• Approved Negative Determination for driveway work at 170 Massapoag Rd. (5-0)
• Approved Standard Order of Conditions for retaining wall at 210 Massapoag Rd. (5-0)
• Approved pergola installation at 384 Middlesex Rd. (5-0)
• Approved tree removal/pruning at 54 Pawtucket Blvd., 67 Mascuppic Trail, and 198 Middlesex Rd. (5-0 each)
• Issued Certificates of Compliance for Farmers Way and Parham Road (5-0 each)
• Continued 166 Sherburne Ave. hearing to 9/26/23 (5-0)
• Approved design for Conservation Land Boundary Markers

Board of Health

The Tyngsboro Board of Health is meeting to discuss and potentially act on draft model regulations for private wells, along with reviewing meeting minutes. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the private well regulations.

• Draft model regulations for private wells
• Review of August 14, 2023 meeting minutes

The Board approved the purchase of a QualServ stainless steel portable sink for Art of Creation, contingent upon the establishment of cleaning and record-keeping procedures. Proposed updates to private well regulations and the approval of previous meeting minutes were both tabled.

• Approved purchase of QualServ stainless steel portable sink for Art of Creation (4-0-0)
• Tabled updated private well regulations until October 16, 2023 (4-0-0)
• Tabled August 14, 2023 meeting minutes until October 16, 2023 (4-0-0)

Planning Board

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' directing readers to review the minutes for any prior actions or discussions.

• No agenda items listed

The Board approved a $50,000 bond reduction for Toll Brothers' Sherburne Ave apartments and authorized staff to adjust 53G account fees for industrial projects. Several other items, including a modular classroom permit for Greater Lowell Technical High School, were continued to future dates.

• Approved $50,000 bond reduction for Toll Brothers Enclave Apartments (4-0)
• Authorized adjustment of 53G account fees to $1,000, $2,000, and $3,000 per project evaluation (4-0)
• Continued Greater Lowell Technical High School special permit for modular classroom to 10/5/23 (4-0)
• Approved August 17, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Expressed support for Washville Car Wash pollinator garden landscape changes
• Opposed MOMS Motorcycle Dealership sign variance request
• Opposed warehouse height variance from 45 to 60 feet at 406-424 Middlesex Rd.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee met for a brief session to approve previous minutes and schedule the next meeting. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Approved minutes for the 8/1/2023 meeting (4-0-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for 10/3/2023

Select Board

The Tyngsboro Select Board will meet to consider next steps in the Town Manager selection process, review asbestos abatement quotes for 180 Lakeview Ave, and respond to a ZBA request for comment on properties at 406 & 424 Middlesex Rd and 23 Middlesex Road. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, citizen time, and the Town Manager's report.

• Approve next step in Town Manager selection process, possibly a contract approval or screening committee
• ZBA Request for Comment for 406 & 424 Middlesex Rd and 23 Middlesex Road
• Review Asbestos Abatement Quotes for 180 Lakeview Ave (lowest quote $24,800) and discuss building's future
• Town Manager's report includes updates on ACO training, Dunstable IT contract, and Yard Waste Drop-Off grand opening

The Select Board appointed Colin Loiselle as Town Manager and approved an asbestos abatement contract for a town building. The board also approved the meeting minutes from August 30, 2023.

• Appointed Colin Loiselle as Town Manager (5-0-0)
• Approved Soriano Environmental for asbestos tile removal at 180 Lakeview Ave using ARPA funds (5-0-0)
• Approved August 30, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board voted to bypass a formal search committee and directly appoint Colin Loiselle as Town Manager. The Board also adopted a Cannabis Social Equity Policy and amended the Assistant Town Manager's contract to include a health insurance opt-out payment.

• Directly appointed Colin Loiselle as Town Manager (5-0-0)
• Appointed Selectpersons Keohane and Eldridge to negotiate Colin Loiselle's contract (5-0-0)
• Accepted the Cannabis Social Equity Policy (5-0-0)
• Approved health insurance opt-out of $3K for family plan or $1.5K for single plan for Assistant Town Manager Katharine Foster (5-0-0)
• Decided to take no action on Police Chief and Deputy Police Chief contract amendments until Collins Center report results are available (4-1-0)
• Approved regular session meeting minutes for August 21, 2023 (4-0-1)

Conservation Commission

The Tyngsboro Conservation Commission is meeting to review several applications, including a stormwater management plan for 405-409 Middlesex Road, an ANRAD plan for 166 Sherburne Ave., and a Request for Determination of Applicability for 170 Massapoag Rd. The agenda includes a formal request for continuance and draft minutes from the previous meeting. The meeting is primarily for discussion and potential decisions on these applications.

• Major SWMP application for 405-409 Middlesex Road (stormwater report attached)
• ANRAD plan for 166 Sherburne Ave.
• RDA for 170 Massapoag Rd.
• Formal request for continuance (dated 2023-08-21)
• Draft minutes from 07-25-2023

The Commission approved two requests for determinations regarding property modifications within buffer zones. Three public hearings were continued to September 12, 2023, and an enforcement order for wetland restoration remains in place.

• Approved removal of 2 pine trees at 210 Massapoag Rd. (5-0)
• Approved vinyl fence installation at 2 Worden Rd. with conditions for stump grinding and a 6-inch wildlife gap (5-0)
• Continued Yellow House Cannabis stormwater permit hearing to 9/12/23 (5-0)
• Continued 166 Sherburne Ave. wetland delineation hearing to 9/12/23 (5-0)
• Continued 170 Massapoag Rd. driveway project hearing to 9/12/23 (5-0)
• Decided to hold off on lifting enforcement order for 14 Davis Rd. until October
• Approved July 25, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Select Board

The Tyngsborough Select Board will hold a regular meeting on August 21, 2023, covering a range of administrative and operational items. Key discussions include the anticipated Town Manager vacancy and selection process, an inter-municipal agreement with Dunstable for shared IT services, a Planning Board referral for a cannabis business, and a draft Special Town Meeting warrant. The board will also consider several licenses, appointments, and a cost escalation letter for the Middle School project.

• Discuss anticipated Town Manager vacancy and selection process
• Approve Inter-Municipal Agreement with Town of Dunstable for shared IT Services
• Planning Board RFC – Yellow House Cannabis, LLC 405-409 Middlesex Rd
• Approve Middle School Cost Escalation Letter from Owner's Project Manager
• Request to Waive Right of First Refusal – 93 Kendall Road

The Select Board approved several administrative actions, including a shared IT services agreement with Dunstable and a one-day liquor license. Town Manager Matthew Hanson announced his upcoming resignation, and the Board waived its right of first refusal for a development project at 93 Kendall Road.

• Waived Right of First Refusal on 93 Kendall Road (3-0-0)
• Authorized MOA for shared IT services with Town of Dunstable (3-0-0)
• Granted one-day beer and wine license to Academy of Notre Dame (3-0-0)
• Appointed Enrica DePascale to Conservation Commission (3-0-0)
• Approved street opening request for 130 Frost Road (3-0-0)
• Approved yard waste site signage and hours of operation (3-0-0)
• Approved Middle School cost escalation letter from Leftfield (3-0-0)
• Decided to make no comment on Yellow House Cannabis, LLC applications (3-0-0)

Sewer Commission

This Sewer Commission meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is a note stating there is no agenda available and directing readers to review the minutes.

• No agenda items listed

The Commission approved a request from Toll Brothers to use a temporary tight tank for eight houses while the Coburn Road pump station is completed. The board also signed several agreements regarding grant processing, design extensions, and a brewery connection.

• Approved temporary tight tank for Toll Bros-Enclave Development per BOH recommendations (3-0-0)
• Signed authorization for Sewer Administrator to process monthly EPA and ASAP grant requests
• Signed contract extension for W&C for full design completion
• Signed BOD agreement for Modest Brewery at 45 Middlesex Road
• Approved 7/27/23 meeting minutes (3-0-0)
• Approved 7/13/23 Executive Session minutes not to be released (3-0-0)
• Signed meter agreement with Superintendent of Schools and School Committee Chair

Planning Board

The Tyngsboro Planning Board meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

The Planning Board approved a permit extension for a religious campus at 50 Westford Rd. Several other special permit requests were continued to future meetings. The Board also reviewed construction progress and bond estimates for the Toll Brothers Enclave project.

• Approved extension of Special Permit for 50 Westford Rd. religious campus to July 1, 2025 (5-0)
• Continued Greater Lowell Technical High School special permit request to 9/7/2023 (5-0)
• Continued Yellow House Cannabis, LLC special permit request to 9/21/2023 (5-0)
• Approved July 20, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Board of Health

The Tyngsboro Board of Health is meeting to review and discuss several documents, including a floor plan and plumbing email for Art of Creation, a landtech review for 318 Westford Rd, and draft minutes from the July 10 meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific votes or decisions listed.

• Art of Creation floor plan review
• Art of Creation plumbing email
• 318 Westford Rd landtech review
• Draft minutes from 2023-07-10 meeting

The Board of Health approved septic system variances for 318 Westford Rd and a portable sink variance for Art of Creation. The board also discussed updating private well regulations and upcoming community health events.

• Approved three septic variances for 318 Westford Rd regarding sieve analysis, groundwater depth, and component distance (2-0-1)
• Approved variance for Art of Creation to use a portable sink at a 6th workstation with specific NSF/ANSI and maintenance conditions (3-0-0)
• Approved July 10, 2023 meeting minutes as written (3-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission approved a construction project at Greater Lowell Regional Technical Vocational High School and authorized a new town yard waste drop-off site. The board also issued certificates of compliance for two residential properties and lifted an enforcement order for a boat lift removal.

• Approved Standard Order of Conditions and Major Stormwater Management Permit for modular classroom at 250 Pawtucket Blvd. (5-0)
• Approved Commission Determination for crushed stone driveway at 292 Middlesex Rd. (5-0)
• Approved Commission Determination for removal of 4 pine trees at 214 Massapoag Rd. (5-0)
• Approved Certificate of Compliance for 5 Lakeview Ave. (5-0)
• Approved Certificate of Compliance for 12 Waterway Place (5-0)
• Lifted Enforcement Order for boat lift removal at 7 Alden St. (5-0)
• Approved design for Conservation Land Boundary Markers
• Continued hearings for 166 Sherburne Ave., 170 Massapoag Rd., and 405-409 Middlesex Rd. to 8/22/23

Select Board

The Select Board approved liquor and entertainment licenses for the town block party and Epigram Brew Co. The Board also appointed three members to town commissions and approved the Town Manager's performance evaluation.

• Approved one-day liquor and entertainment licenses and road closures for Tyngsborough Block Party (5-0-0)
• Approved Common Victualler and entertainment licenses for Epigram Brew Co. with a 10:00 PM outdoor music limit and 5-piece band limit (5-0-0)
• Appointed Deborah Schneider to Sustainability Committee, and Nick DePasquale and Michael Johnson to Recreation & Parks Commission (5-0-0)
• Approved FY24 Select Board and Town Manager goals (5-0-0)
• Approved Town Manager performance evaluation (5-0-0)
• Approved rain date amendments for Parlee Farms one-day licenses (5-0-0)
• Approved July 10, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0-0)

Sewer Commission

The agenda for this meeting is empty or unavailable. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' indicating that no specific business items were published. Residents are directed to review the meeting minutes for any actions taken.

The Commission approved a request to abate interest and demand charges for a resident and authorized the Sewer Department to host an informational table at a community fair. The board also discussed stormwater runoff issues at the Toll Bros-Enclave Project and updates to the Modest Brewery location.

• Approved $66.82 abatement for demand and interest for 4 Bridgeview Circle (3-0-0)
• Approved Sewer Department hosting informational table at Health and Safety Fair on Sept 30
• Approved meeting minutes from 7/13/23 (3-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Tyngsboro Conservation Commission is reviewing multiple engineering and planning documents for upcoming meetings. The agenda includes materials for a yard waste drop-off access driveway, a stormwater report for modular classrooms at 2032 GLTHS, and a maintenance plan for the SW Pond. No specific decisions, votes, or dollar amounts are listed in the provided document list.

• Yard Waste Drop Off Access Dreway July 2023 presentation
• 2032 GLTHS Notice of Intent package and modular classrooms stormwater report
• SW Pond Maintenance Plan dated 07-11-2023
• 170 Massapoag Rd RDA and GIS map
• 166 Sherburne Ave ANRAD plan dated 2023-03-06

The Commission approved a Standard Order of Conditions for stormwater maintenance at 440 Middlesex Rd. and bank restoration at 16 Flint Rd. A Certificate of Compliance was issued for 4 Dabilis Ave., and Enrica DePascale was appointed to fill a member vacancy.

• Approved Standard Order of Conditions for stormwater maintenance at 440 Middlesex Rd. (5-0)
• Approved Standard Order of Conditions for bank restoration at 16 Flint Rd. with condition that equipment stay out of water (5-0)
• Approved Certificate of Compliance for 4 Dabilis Ave. (5-0)
• Appointed Enrica DePascale to fill the vacant Commission member position
• Authorized Adam Cursaedan to continue volunteer maintenance at Hunter/Norton Property
• Continued 166 Sherburne Ave. hearing to 8/22/23 (5-0)
• Continued 250 Pawtucket Blvd. hearing to 8/8/23 (5-0)
• Continued 170 Massapoag Rd. and 292 Middlesex Rd. hearings to 8/8/23 (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved a special permit for a general services business at 45 Middlesex Rd. Unit 2. A request for a modular classroom at Greater Lowell Technical High School was continued to a later date. The Board also discussed stormwater challenges at the Toll Brothers Enclave.

• Approved Special Permit for Instant Portables, Inc. at 45 Middlesex Rd. Unit 2 (5-0)
• Continued Special Permit request for Greater Lowell Technical High School modular classroom to 8/17/2023 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from June 15th and July 6th, 2023 (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The Commission approved a Commission Determination for a concrete paver walkway at 15 Oak St. It also ratified revised Conservation Commission Policies and elected a new Vice Chairman. Three public hearings were continued to July 25, 2023.

• Approved Commission Determination for walkway at 15 Oak St (6-0)
• Approved revised Conservation Commission Policies (6-0)
• Elected Jeff Kablik as Vice Chairman (5-0-1)
• Approved June 27, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Continued public hearing for 166 Sherburne Ave to 7/25/23 (6-0)
• Continued public hearing for 250 Pawtucket Blvd to 7/25/23 (6-0)
• Continued public hearing for 440 Middlesex Rd to 7/25/23 (6-0)

Board of Health

The Tyngsboro Board of Health is meeting to review a variance request from Art of Creation, as indicated by the attached materials. The agenda includes the variance request, a floor plan, and draft minutes from the previous meeting. No other substantive items are listed.

• Art of Creation variance request (2023.07.05)
• Art of Creation floor plan
• Draft minutes from May 8, 2023 meeting

The Board tabled a request from Art of Creation to open a doorway for sink access while the owners seek a plumbing variance for a portable sink. The Board also reorganized its leadership and approved the May 8, 2023 meeting minutes.

• Tabled variance to open doorway for sink access at Art of Creation (4-0-0)
• Re-elected Michael-Ryan Roache as Chair and Sheila Perrault as Vice Chair (5-0-0)
• Approved May 8, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Rescheduled October 9, 2023 meeting to October 16, 2023

Select Board

The Select Board and Finance Committee approved the FY23 year-end budget transfers. The Board also approved a Host Community Agreement transfer for a cannabis license and a road race application.

• Approved FY23 year-end budget transfers (4-0-0)
• Approved Host Community Agreement transfer from Greenbridge Technologies LLC to Dreamfields One, Inc. subject to Section 2A amendment (4-0-0)
• Approved Tour de Cure Road Race application for August 20, 2023 (4-0-0)
• Approved June 26, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-0)

Planning Board

The Tyngsboro Planning Board meeting on July 6, 2023, has no agenda available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

• No agenda items listed

The Board approved definitive subdivision plans for the Kendall Road Business Park, including the creation of Commerce Drive. A special permit for a temporary independent living quarters at 7 Mustang Rd. was also granted.

• Approved Special Permit for 854 sq. ft. Temporary Independent Living Quarters at 7 Mustang Rd. (4-0)
• Approved Definitive Subdivision Plans for Commerce Drive (Kendall Road Business Park) at 93 Kendall Rd. (4-0)
• Granted four waivers for the Kendall Road Business Park project, including grade and radius adjustments (4-0)
• Approved May 18, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

Conservation Commission

The Tyngsboro Conservation Commission is meeting to review and decide on several applications, including a Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA) for 29 Elm St., an ANRAD plan for 166 Sherburne Ave., and a plan set for 205 Westford Rd. They will also discuss the Tyngsborough Bicentennial Fields irrigation water use. The agenda includes minutes from the previous meeting and multiple site photos.

• 29 Elm St. RDA application
• 166 Sherburne Ave. ANRAD plan
• 205 Westford Rd. plan set
• Bicentennial Fields irrigation water use
• Approval of meeting minutes

The Conservation Commission approved a new irrigation system for Tyngsborough Elementary School and a residential patio project. A three-year extension was granted for invasive species management at Long Pond. One public hearing was continued to July.

• Approved Standard Order of Conditions for new irrigation system at 205 Westford Rd. (5-1)
• Approved Negative Determination for tree removal, paver patio, and pergola at 29 Elm St. (6-0)
• Approved 3-year extension to Order of Conditions for Long Pond invasive species management (6-0)
• Continued public hearing for 166 Sherburne Ave. to July 25, 2023
• Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

Select Board

The Select Board interviewed three candidates for an adult retail cannabis business and voted to enter negotiations with Yellow House Cannabis LLC. The board also approved several municipal items including new street opening permit schedules, fiscal year appointments, and a yard waste drop-off location.

• Negotiations with Yellow House Cannabis LLC regarding a Host Community Agreement
• Approval of the new Street Opening Permit Schedule
• Approval of Toll Brothers Open Space and Clubhouse plan revisions
• Approval of FY24 Board and Committee appointments
• Approval of $68,000 ARPA funding for a new police cruiser

The Select Board approved a $40,427 ARPA change order to replace a police department roof tower and a Host Community Agreement with Yellow House Cannabis LLC. The Board also approved the FY24 meeting schedule and one-day liquor and entertainment licenses for Parlee Farms.

• Approved Host Community Agreement with Yellow House Cannabis LLC (5-0-0)
• Approved $40,427 ARPA change order to replace police station roof tower (5-0-0)
• Approved one-day liquor and entertainment licenses for Parlee Farms for Aug 5 and Sept 9, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Approved FY24 Select Board Meeting Schedule (5-0-0)
• Approved June 10, 2023 regular session meeting minutes (4-0-1)

Sewer Commission

The Commission approved an amendment to the Toll Brothers-Enclave extension agreement regarding pump station equipment and impeller modifications. Members discussed a proposed DPW/Sewer building and a 30% cost-sharing agreement for the Sewer Department. Reviews were conducted for a cannabis business at 18 Progress Ave and a brewery relocation to 161 Westford Road.

• Approved amendment to Toll Brothers-Enclave extension agreement (2-0-0)
• Confirmed Sewer Department will pay up to $12,000 for River Crossing impeller modifications

Planning Board

The Tyngsboro Planning Board meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that no agenda is available and directs readers to review the minutes.

The Planning Board approved a special permit for Greenbridge Technologies, Inc. to operate a marijuana product manufacturing and processing facility at 18 Progress Ave. The board also approved the meeting minutes from May 4, 2023.

• Approved Special Permit for marijuana manufacturing at 18 Progress Ave. (5-0)
• Approved May 4, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Agreed to transition the Enclave project to engineering firm TEC

Conservation Commission

The Commission is reviewing several applications including a radar refurbishment project and a pedestrian project at the Lower Flint Pond Dam. Other items include a Notice of Intent for 176 Massapoag Rd.

• MIT Radar Refurbishment RDA
• Lower Flint Pond Dam Pedestrian Project RDA
• 176 Massapoag Rd. NOI

The Commission approved a dock replacement at 176 Massapoag Rd. and issued Negative Determinations for a pedestrian project at 220 Middlesex Rd. and road widening for the MIT Haystack Observatory. Two tree removal requests were approved, and a $150 enforcement fee was authorized for 1 Alden St.

• Approved dock replacement at 176 Massapoag Rd. (7-0)
• Approved Negative Determination for pedestrian walkway at 220 Middlesex Rd. (7-0)
• Approved Negative Determination for access road widening at 99 Millstone Rd. (7-0)
• Approved Director's Determination for tree removal at 11 Derby Ln. (7-0)
• Approved Director's Determination for tree removal at 2 Worden Rd. (7-0)
• Approved $150 Enforcement Order fee for 1 Alden St. (7-0)
• Continued hearings for 166 Sherburne Ave. and 205 Westford Rd. to June 27, 2023
• Approved May 9 and May 23, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

Select Board

The Select Board approved a Section 12 on-premise All Alcohol License for Town Spirits, Inc. for a proposed entertainment and hotel complex. The approval includes conditions that the applicant must submit a planning application by December 31, 2023, and begin construction within six months of receiving Planning Board approval.

• Approval of Section 12 All Alcohol License for Town Spirits, Inc. at 1-3 Technology Drive
• Approval of Change of Manager to Bryant Lemire for Vesper Country Club at 185 Pawtucket Boulevard
• Approval of TIF Amendment with Sam Park & Co. for 440 Middlesex Road
• Reduction of Mattress Drop Off Fee from $50 to $30 per unit
• Host Community Agreement interviews for Yellow House Cannabis LLC, Bada Bloom II Inc., and The Stories Company LLC

The Select Board voted to enter negotiations for a Host Community Agreement with Yellow House Cannabis LLC after reviewing three proposals. The Board also approved updates to street opening permit fees and revisions to the Toll Brothers Open Space and Clubhouse plan.

• Approved entering negotiations with Yellow House Cannabis LLC for a Host Community Agreement (4-0-0)
• Approved new Street Opening Permit Schedule (4-0-0)
• Approved Toll Brothers revisions to Open Space and Clubhouse plan (4-0-0)
• Approved regular session meeting minutes from May 22, 2023 (4-0-0)

Sewer Commission

This meeting has no published agenda; only minutes are available for review. The agenda is purely procedural boilerplate with no actionable items to report.

The Sewer Commission voted to increase residential and commercial user rates by 5% annually for three years starting July 1, 2023. The board also approved a contract amendment for the Toll Brothers Enclave Project and a payment for emergency line jetting.

• Increased sewer user rates by 5% for the next three years, effective 7/1/23 (3-0-0)
• Accepted amendment between Toll Brothers and Sewer Commission for Coburn Road pump station (3-0-0)
• Approved payment of Rosco Rooters invoice for jetting at Merrimack Crossing (3-0-0)
• Nominated Brian Martin as Chairman (3-0-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from 5/11/23 (2-0-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Woodard & Curran to review and comment on Middle School sewer connection plans

Conservation Commission

The Tyngsboro Conservation Commission is meeting to review and discuss several items, including a modification request for the Tyngsborough Elementary School irrigation system and determinations for properties at 205 and 321 Westford Rd. The agenda lists these as discussion items, with supporting documents provided.

• Tyngsborough Elementary School irrigation modification request (dated 2023-04-26)
• Modified plan for school irrigation (dated 2023-04-15)
• 205 Westford Rd plan set (dated 2023-05-02)
• 321 Westford Rd determination narrative

The Commission approved an amendment to the Order of Conditions for a housing development at 2 Evergreen Way. It also approved a Director's Determination for culvert work at 321 Westford Rd. A proposal for a new irrigation system at Tyngsborough Elementary School was continued pending more data.

• Approved Amendment to Order of Conditions for 2 Evergreen Way housing development (6-0)
• Approved Director's Determination for culvert unblocking at 321 Westford Rd. (6-0)
• Continued public hearing for 166 Sherburne Ave. to June 13, 2023 (6-0)
• Continued public hearing for Tyngsborough Elementary School irrigation system to June 13, 2023 (6-0)
• Tabled discussion on cleaning public easement at 44 Flint Rd.
• Decided to add 'No Motorized Vehicle Use' signs and send letters to River Rd. residents regarding Hunter Norton property

Select Board

The Select Board will review a liquor license application for Town Spirits, Inc. and consider a change of manager for Vesper Country Club. The meeting also includes discussions on sustainability topics such as mattress and yard waste drop-off plans.

• Town Spirits, Inc. liquor license hearing for 1-3 Technology Drive
• Change of Manager – V�Vesper Country Club
• Addendum to 440 Middlesex Rd TIF Agreement
• Review of mattress drop-off fees and yard waste plans
• Appointment of K. Foster as Record Access Officer

The Select Board approved a liquor license for Town Spirits, Inc. for a proposed entertainment and hotel complex at 1-3 Technology Drive. The Board also reorganized its leadership and approved several administrative appointments and fee changes.

• Elected Eric Eldridge as Chair, Mike Moran as Vice-Chair, and Katerina Kalabokis as Clerk (5-0-0)
• Approved Section 12 on-premise All Alcohol License for Town Spirits, Inc. with Planning Board application deadline of Dec 31, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Approved change of manager to Bryant Lemire for Vesper Country Club (5-0-0)
• Approved TIF Agreement addendum with Sam Park & Co. for 440 Middlesex Road (5-0-0)
• Reduced mattress drop-off fee from $50 to $30 per unit (5-0-0)
• Appointed Katharine B. Foster as Record Access Officer and to the Ambulance Abatement Committee (5-0-0)
• Approved Middle School Building Committee roster changes (5-0-0)
• Approved meeting dates for June and July (4-1-0)

Planning Board

This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda available and directs readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed.

The Planning Board approved a modification to the site plan for a 16-apartment project at 46 Sherburne Ave. The changes include a smaller building style, additional garage bays, and an increase in parking spaces from 37 to 43.

• Approved site plan modification for 46 Sherburne Ave (4-1)

Sustainability Committee

The Tyngsboro Sustainability Committee is meeting on May 16, 2023, but no agenda has been provided. The only listed item is to review the minutes from previous meetings. No decisions or discussions are scheduled according to the available agenda.

• No agenda items listed
• Review of minutes

The committee reviewed results from the April Town-Wide Cleanup and May Zero Waste Day. Members discussed progress on a potential Repair Cafe at the Beehive location and reported $37,678 in savings related to solid waste reduction.

• Approved April 18, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-0)

Sewer Commission

The Sewer Commission meeting has no published agenda. The only listed item is a note that no agenda is available and that the minutes should be reviewed. No decisions or discussions are specified.

• No agenda available for this meeting
• Review of meeting minutes is the only listed action

The Commission closed a public hearing regarding sewer user charge increases, with a final vote on the amount scheduled for May 25, 2023. The board also confirmed grease interceptor requirements for a specific facility and approved a generator loan for graduation night.

• Closed public hearing for proposed sewer rate increase (2-0-0)
• Confirmed Skate 3 requires an external grease interceptor
• Approved loan of generator to THS for grad night
• Approved meeting minutes from 4/27/23 (2-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission meeting includes a review of an ANRAD plan for 166 Sherburne Ave. The agenda also contains various images regarding trees and historical plans for Mountain Rock Park.

• 166 Sherburne Ave. ANRAD Plan
• Mountain Rock Park Plan (1917)

The Commission approved the removal of six ash trees at 3 Chard Rd. and lifted an enforcement order for 10 Magnolia Ave. after landscaping work was completed. The board also approved a $2,500 stipend for a summer intern.

• Approved removal of 6 ash trees at 3 Chard Rd. (5-0)
• Lifted Enforcement Order at 10 Magnolia Ave. (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for 166 Sherburne Ave. to May 23, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved April 25, 2023 minutes (4-0-1)
• Reappointed Ed Smith as Commission representative on the CPC (5-0)
• Approved $2,500 stipend for summer intern

Select Board

The Select Board met to review previous minutes, discuss new business, and approve several municipal funding requests. Key actions included authorizing deficit spending for snow and ice removal and approving the final FY24 ATM Warrant.

• Approved special permit for a farm stand at 9 Kendall Rd
• Approved all-alcoholic beverage license for Freeboard Brewing Company at 394 Middlesex Road
• Authorized $148,355 in additional deficit spending for the Snow & Ice budget
• Recommended FY24 General Fund, Sewer Enterprise Fund, and Community Preservation Committee Fund appropriations
• Recommended various Zoning Bylaw Amendments including Electronic Message Boards and Split Zone Lots

The Select Board approved a temporary outdoor seating application for Modest Roots Brewing and authorized the posting of the Town Election Warrant. The board also reviewed and approved the meeting minutes from April 24, 2023.

• Approved temporary outdoor seating for Modest Roots Brewing at 3 Industrial Way Unit A-2, allowing up to 5 picnic tables and a maximum occupancy of 46 people (3-0-0)
• Approved and posted the Town Election Warrant (3-0-0)
• Approved regular session meeting minutes from April 24, 2023 (3-0-0)

Board of Health

The Tyngsboro Board of Health is meeting to review draft minutes from its April 10, 2023 meeting and a landtech review for 54 Pawtucket Blvd. dated May 5, 2023. The agenda includes only these materials, with no other listed business items.

• Review of draft minutes from April 10, 2023 meeting
• Landtech review for 54 Pawtucket Blvd. (dated May 5, 2023)

The Board of Health voted 5-0 to approve two septic system variances for 54 Pawtucket Blvd., reducing the offset from the foundation wall to the septic tank from 10 to 4 feet and the groundwater offset from 5 to 3 feet, subject to conditions including a deed notice. A motion to earmark specific items (bulky stickers, compost bins, etc.) for the RDP grant was denied 2-3. The board instead voted 5-0 to schedule an annual review of RDP grant earmarks in April or May.

• Approved septic variances for 54 Pawtucket Blvd. (5-0)
• Denied motion to earmark RDP grant items (2-3)
• Approved annual RDP grant earmark review in April or May (5-0)
• Approved April 10, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-1)

Planning Board

The Planning Board unanimously endorsed two Approval Not Required (ANR) plans for 14 and 19 Davis Road, creating non-buildable lots to be donated to the state. The board also received updates on the 440 Middlesex Road retail plaza redevelopment and discussed a Chapter 91 waterways license for a dock at 10 Willowdale Road.

• Endorsed ANR plan for 19 Davis Road creating a 10.16-acre buildable lot and a 20.4-acre non-buildable parcel (5-0)
• Endorsed ANR plan for 14 Davis Road creating a 20,322 sq. ft. non-buildable parcel for parking (5-0)
• Approved minutes from April 20, 2023 meeting (5-0)

Town Meeting

The Town Meeting is reviewing the recommended annual budget and revenue projections for the upcoming fiscal year. The proposed budget includes significant allocations for the school department, public safety, and municipal operations.

• School Department recommendation of $22,847,010
• Public Safety recommendation of $5,569,724
• Greater Lowell Regional School assessment of $1,660,912
• Debt service recommendation of $1,342,535
• Total maximum levy limit of $33,380,157

Sewer Commission

The Tyngsboro Sewer Commission meeting on April 27, 2023, has no agenda available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes. This appears to be a procedural placeholder with no specific items for public decision or discussion.

The Commission approved Amendment #6 to the engineering services agreement with Woodard & Curran for the Toll Brothers housing development. The board also discussed temporary equipment for the project's pump station and planned notifications for the I/I Program and Phase I West parcels.

• Approved Amendment #6 to Woodard & Curran engineering agreement for Toll Brothers project for $76,994 total to date (2-0-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from 4/13/23 (3-0-0)
• Removed Dracut Water District item from future agendas

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is meeting to review materials and filings related to specific local properties. The agenda includes an amended Order of Conditions filing and plan for 14 Farwell Rd, as well as images for 44 Flint Rd.

• Amended Order of Conditions filing and plan for 14 Farwell Rd
• Review of images for 44 Flint Rd
• Breezy Crest Plan
• Compost Area Concept

The Conservation Commission expressed opposition to a Select Board proposal to establish a composting drop-off area on conservation land. The Commission also approved an amended Order of Conditions for a residential addition and deck at 14 Farwell Rd.

• Opposed composting area at Hunter Norton property; Director Brush to convey feedback to Select Board
• Continued 166 Sherburne Ave. ANRAD hearing to May 9, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved sending 166 Sherburne Ave. project to SWCA for peer review (5-0)
• Issued amended Standard Order of Conditions for 14 Farwell Rd. addition and deck (5-0)
• Approved Director's Determination for utility pole installation at 26 Ingalls Rd. (5-0)
• Approved April 11, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Supported hiring a summer 2023 intern using Wetlands account funds

Select Board

The Select Board recommended several FY24 budget appropriations and zoning bylaw amendments for the town warrant. The Board also approved a special permit for a farm stand and an all-alcoholic beverage license for Epigram Brew Co. Additionally, the Board authorized deficit spending for snow and ice removal.

• Approved Special Permit for farm stand at 9 Kendall Rd with parking signage requirement (5-0-0)
• Approved on-premises all alcoholic beverage license for Freeboard Brewing Company d/b/a Epigram Brew Co. at 394 Middlesex Road (5-0-0)
• Authorized Highway Department to deficit spend up to an additional $148,355 for snow and ice (5-0-0)
• Recommended FY24 General Fund, Sewer Enterprise Fund, and Community Preservation Committee Fund appropriations (5-0-0)
• Recommended Zoning Bylaw Amendments for Electronic Message Board Regulations, Split Zone Lots, Site Plan Review Process, and Floodplain and Floodway (5-0-0)
• Approved regular and executive session meeting minutes from April 10, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Denied request to move Leaf Drop Off location to a smaller lot

Planning Board

This meeting has no published agenda. The only available information is the minutes, which are not included here. The agenda is purely procedural boilerplate.

The Planning Board approved a reduction in the bond amount for Farmer’s Way / Heritage Hill following a site visit. The Board also provided comments on several license and permit applications and reviewed Master Plan implementation tasks.

• Reduced Farmer’s Way / Heritage Hill bond amount from $69,528 to $14,000 (4-0)
• Approved April 6, 2023 minutes (4-0)
• Expressed favor for All Alcoholic Beverage License at 394 Middlesex Rd.
• Expressed favor for canopy installation at 384 Middlesex Rd.
• Member Doughty opposed project at 137 Pawtucket Blvd. due to flood plain encroachment

Sustainability Committee

This meeting has no available agenda. The only item listed is a placeholder indicating no agenda, directing readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for this meeting.

The committee coordinated logistics for the May 6 Zero Waste Day and the May 24 composting workshop. Members discussed potential updates to the recycling center and a proposed Repair Cafe sponsored by Rotary. The committee approved the minutes from the March 21, 2023 meeting.

• Approved March 21, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-1)

Sewer Commission

This meeting has no published agenda; only minutes are available for review. The commission is not deciding or discussing any listed items.

The Commission approved a contract amendment for Woodard & Curran and the minutes from the previous meeting. Members discussed a request from Toll Brothers to use an existing pump station due to equipment delays, but no decision was reached.

• Approved amendment to General Services contract for $10,000 (3-0-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from 3/23/23 (3-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review several items including a waterways license and utility pole plans. The agenda also includes an aerator bylaw article warrant and a town monitoring report.

• Waterways License for 2 Geraldine Place
• Utility Pole Plan for 26 Ingalls Rd
• ANRAD Plan for 166 Sherburne Ave
• Aerator Bylaw Article Warrant
• Town of Tyngsboro Monitoring Report

The Commission issued a Standard Order of Conditions for a retaining wall at 2 Geraldine Place and approved the installation of two utility poles at 26 Ingalls Rd. A hearing for wetland verification at 166 Sherburne Ave. was opened and continued pending a site visit. The Commission also reviewed encroachment violations at Camp Kiwanis.

• Issued Standard Order of Conditions for retaining wall at 2 Geraldine Place (6-0)
• Approved Director’s Determination to install two utility poles at 26 Ingalls Rd. (6-0)
• Opened public hearing for wetland resource area delineation at 166 Sherburne Ave. (6-0)
• Approved March 28, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

Select Board

The Tyngsboro Select Board will review and vote on several items, including the FY24 School Department budget presentation, a final report on the 250 Middlesex Rd Strategic Visioning Committee, approval of a yard waste drop-off location, and contract approvals for the Assistant Town Manager and a one-year Republic Services extension. The board will also make recommendations on Annual Town Meeting warrant articles and hold a joint meeting with the Housing Authority and Tri-Board meetings with the School Committee and Finance Committee.

• Vote on FY24 School Department budget presentation
• Review final report of 250 Middlesex Rd Strategic Visioning Committee
• Vote to approve Yard Waste Drop-Off Location
• Contract approval: Assistant Town Manager and Republic Services 1-year extension
• Vote to place and make recommendations on Annual Town Meeting warrant articles

The Select Board appointed Katharine Foster as Assistant Town Manager and approved a contract extension with Republic Services. The Board also recommended several Annual Town Meeting warrant articles and decided to remove the Winslow School property article from the warrant due to a lack of funding.

• Appointed Linda Bown to the Housing Authority (5-0-0)
• Approved Yard Waste Drop-Off Plan (5-0-0)
• Approved Assistant Town Manager contract for Katharine Foster (5-0-0)
• Approved 1-year contract extension with Republic Services (5-0-0)
• Recommended warrant articles for Town Clerk appointment, surplus property sale at 120 Westford Road, and aerator regulations (5-0-0)
• Removed Winslow School property article from the warrant
• Instructed Town Manager to seek a waiver for a $480,000 Dracut Water District S&D fee (5-0-0)
• Approved March 27, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-1)

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved a variance to increase the allowable depth of a septic tank and pump chamber at 17-23 Patricia Dr. The Board also approved the meeting minutes from March 13, 2023.

• Approved variance for 17-23 Patricia Dr. to increase system component depth from 36 to 54 inches (4-0-0)
• Approved March 13, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-0)

Planning Board

This Planning Board meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that no agenda is available and directs readers to review the minutes, so no specific decisions or discussions are listed.

The Planning Board voted to recommend four zoning bylaw amendments to the Select Board for the Spring 2023 Town Meeting Warrant. The Board also approved a proposal for street light installations on Sherburne Ave. and reviewed site updates for affordable housing and landscaping projects.

• Recommended Split Zone Lots bylaw amendment to Town Meeting (4-0)
• Recommended Site Plan Review & Table of Uses bylaw amendment to Town Meeting (4-0)
• Recommended Electronic Message Signs bylaw amendment to Town Meeting (4-0)
• Recommended Floodplain and Floodway Districts bylaw amendment to Town Meeting (4-0)
• Approved installation of 5 LED streetlights on Sherburne Ave. (3-0-1)
• Approved March 16, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

Conservation Commission

The Commission approved a second-floor addition at 107 Mascuppic Trail and granted a three-year extension for invasive species management at Flint Pond. Enforcement actions were taken regarding properties on Frost Rd. and Pawtucket Blvd. A hearing for a retaining wall at 2 Geraldine Place was continued to April 11, 2023.

• Issued Negative Determination for 2nd floor addition at 107 Mascuppic Trail (6-0)
• Continued hearing for 2 Geraldine Place retaining wall to April 11, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved 3-year extension for Flint Pond Invasive Species management DEP# 309-0897 (6-0-1)
• Voted to issue violation letter to 147 Frost Rd. requesting new Notice of Intent (7-0)
• Referred 263 Pawtucket Blvd. enforcement to Mass DEP (6-0-1)
• Approved February 28, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

Select Board

The Tyngsboro Select Board will review and potentially act on several items, including a $100,000 state economic development earmark spending plan, a right-of-first-refusal waiver for an affordable unit, a police supervisors' union contract ratification, and a preliminary FY24 budget presentation. The board will also hear presentations on the Sherburne Rd open space project and the Greater Lowell Technical High School budget. The agenda includes routine items like meeting minutes and the town manager's report.

• Discuss $100k economic development earmark spending plan
• Right of First Refusal Waiver Request - 16E Merrimac Way
• Ratify NEPBA Local 8B Superior Officers Union Contract
• Preliminary FY24 Budget Presentation
• Sherburne Rd Open Space Committee Presentation

The Select Board ratified the NEPBA Local 8B Police Supervisors Union contract and waived the right of first refusal for an affordable housing unit. The Board also agreed to monitor drainage improvements installed by Toll Brothers. Other items, including the FY24 budget and economic development spending, were discussed without final action.

• Ratified NEPBA Local 8B Superior Officers Union Contract (4-0-0)
• Waived right of First Refusal for affordable unit at 16 Merrimac Way Unit E (4-0-0)
• Approved monitoring of Toll Brothers drainage improvements and reporting to Planning Board (4-0-0)
• Approved regular session meeting minutes from February 27, 2023 (3-0-1)
• Approved regular session meeting minutes from March 13, 2023 (4-0-0)
• Approved but did not release executive session minutes from February 27, 2023 (3-0-1)
• Approved but did not release executive session minutes from March 13, 2023 (4-0-0)

Sewer Commission

The Commission approved the FY24 budget and rescinded a previous sewer connection approval for the Dracut Water District. Members also discussed potential user charge rate increases and scheduled a public hearing for May 11.

• Approved FY24 budget total cost of $3,376,114 (3-0-0)
• Rescinded 10/14/21 vote to allow Dracut Water Supply District to tie into sewer (3-0-0)
• Approved meeting and Executive Session minutes from 3/9/23 (3-0-0)
• Scheduled public hearing on sewer rate increases for May 11 at 6 p.m.

Sustainability Committee

This meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text only states that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes, so no specific decisions or discussions are scheduled for public review.

The committee coordinated logistics for the upcoming Town-Wide Cleanup, Zero Waste Day, and a composting workshop. Members discussed waste characterization data and a potential one-year extension of the trash hauling contract that would increase costs by 15%.

• Approved February 21, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Decided to run this year's Town-Wide Cleanup without new sponsorships
• Scheduled Zero Waste Day for May 6, 2023
• Scheduled Hands-on Composting Workshop for May 24

250 Middlesex Road Visioning Committee

The 250 Middlesex Road Visioning Committee is meeting to review results from a public visioning session. The body will begin discussing preferred options and the format for its final report and recommendations.

• Discussion of Public Visioning Session results
• Planning of final report and recommendations format

The 250 Middlesex Road Visioning Committee determined that the town should maintain ownership of the parcel and keep the back parcel as open space. The committee voted to exclude residential housing as an option and favored keeping the main school building over full demolition or full renovation.

• Approved February 8, 2023 minutes (8-0-0)
• Unanimously agreed to exclude residential housing as an option
• Voted to lower the hill and move the central School structure (8-3-0)
• Unanimously agreed the Town should continue ownership of the parcel
• Determined the back parcel should be left open
• Voted to keep main building (6 votes), renovate existing building (3 votes), or take down entirely (2 votes)

Select Board

The Select Board will review the middle school construction budget and the FY24 Capital Plan and ARPA spending. The body is also considering ambulance billing rate changes, zoning bylaws, and a new sponsorship policy.

• Review of Middle School Construction Budget
• Approval of FY24 Capital Plan and ARPA spending
• Proposed ambulance billing rate changes
• Review of Zoning Bylaws Table of Permitted Uses
• Seasonal license renewal for Tyngsboro Sports Center

The Select Board approved the FY24 Capital Plan and authorized $1,450,032.57 in ARPA funds for various town projects. The board also approved updated ambulance billing rates, a new sponsorship policy, and non-union contract amendments. A collective bargaining agreement with NEPBA Local 8B was also accepted.

• Approved FY24 Capital Plan and authorized $1,450,032.57 in ARPA funds (4-0-0)
• Approved updated ambulance transport and mileage billing rates (4-0-0)
• Approved draft Sponsorship Policy (4-0-0)
• Renewed 2023 seasonal liquor license for Tyngsboro Sports Center (4-0-0)
• Appointed Enrica DePascale to Conservation Commission and Rose Mitchell and Margaret Reppenhagen to Council on Aging (4-0-0)
• Approved 1% FY24 COLA for Town Accountant/Finance Director and 2.5% for other non-union staff (4-0-0)
• Approved FY24-26 salaries and contract extensions for Wes Russell, Pat Sands, and Kim Morrison (3-0-1)
• Accepted collective bargaining agreement with NEPBA Local 8B (4-0-0)

Board of Health

The provided document consists of a list of meeting materials and previous draft minutes. No specific discussion topics or decision items are listed in the text.

The Board of Health approved two septic system variances and a construction permit for 32 Red Gate Rd. The Board also approved minutes from four previous meetings. Staff provided updates on mattress disposal, recycling toters, and upcoming health classes.

• Approved septic variances and construction permit for 32 Red Gate Rd (5-0-0)
• Approved November 14, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved December 12, 2022 Executive Session minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved January 9, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved February 13, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-1)

Sewer Commission

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is a note that no agenda is available, directing readers to review the minutes instead. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for public review.

• No agenda items listed

The Commission approved a request for the Flint’s Corner development to continue with a 27,000 gpd reserve, contingent on capacity confirmation. The board also approved a sewer connection for 32 Worden Road and a payment plan extension for 10 Long Pond Road.

• Approved 27,000 gpd reserve for Flint’s Corner development contingent on Woodard & Curran confirmation
• Approved sewer connection request for 32 Worden Road (3-0-0)
• Approved monthly payment plan extension for 10 Long Pond Road (3-0-0)
• Approved regular meeting minutes from 2/9/23 (3-0-0)
• Approved Executive Session minutes from 2/9/23 (3-0-0)
• Approved Work Session minutes from 2/16/23 (3-0-0)

Commission on Disability

The Commission voted to support a $40,000 AARP Livable Communities Grant application for accessibility improvements at Wicasse Fields. The Assistant Town Manager also reported that funding requests for the Police Department and Council on Aging parking lots were approved.

• Approved meeting minutes from Sept 12, 2022, Nov 14, 2022, and Jan 9, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Supported $40,000 AARP grant application for Wicasse Fields accessibility (5-0-0)
• Reported $300,000 approved for Police Department parking lot accessibility upgrades
• Reported $13,000 approved for Council on Aging accessibility improvements

Planning Board

The agenda for this meeting is not available; it contains only a placeholder stating there is no agenda. Residents are directed to review the minutes for any actions taken.

The Board approved a Special Permit for two warehouse buildings totaling 400,000 square feet. The project includes a $120,000 contribution toward a town building and the provision of 35,000 square feet of land for DPW use. The Board also accepted a stone wall exhibit for a property at 48 Sherburne Ave.

• Approved Special Permit for Kendall Road Business Park warehouse project (5-0)
• Approved $120,000 voluntary contribution from developer for Sewer Commission/DPW building
• Approved 35,000 sq ft land easement for DPW use in perpetuity
• Accepted Stone Wall Exhibit for Toll Brothers Enclave at 48 Sherburne Ave (5-0)
• Approved minutes from January 19 and February 2, 2023 (5-0)

Capital Asset Management Committee

The Capital Asset Management Committee will review meeting minutes from February 22, 2023. The committee also plans to present initial rankings to the Finance Committee and discuss feedback regarding potential changes.

• Presentation of initial rankings to Finance Committee
• Discussion of feedback from Finance Committee and potential changes

The Committee approved the FY24 capital funding plan as presented. The Finance Committee also voted to support the $1.6 million plan. A proposal to fund the ambulance request through free cash was denied.

• Approved February 22, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Finance Committee supported the $1.6 million FY24 capital plan (4-0-0)
• Proposal to fund ambulance request through free cash denied (3-2-0)
• Approved the capital funding plan as presented (5-0-0)

Finance Committee

The agenda for the Tyngsboro Finance Committee meeting on March 1, 2023, states that no agenda is available. Residents are directed to review the meeting minutes for details on what was discussed or decided.

The Finance Committee voted to support ARPA spending. Members discussed the use of free cash for ambulance funding and the potential use of CPC funds for the Littlefield Library project in FY 25.

• Approved February 22, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0-1)
• Approved support for ARPA spending (5-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is meeting to review technical documents and site plans. The materials focus on a project at 93 Kendall, including stormwater management and tree clearing plans.

• Review of 93 Kendall landscape submission
• Review of Tree Clearing Plan (01-26-23)
• Review of Stormwater Management System Operations and Maintenance Plan
• Review of Snow Storage Exhibit
• Review of Proposed ILSF Exhibit

The Conservation Commission approved permits for a 400,000 sq. ft. warehouse development and a residential project involving a new home and dock. The board also approved the February 14, 2023 meeting minutes.

• Approved Standard Order of Conditions, Major Stormwater Management Permit, and Tree Clearing Permit for warehouse development at 93 Kendall Rd, 87 Kendall Rd, and 324 Middlesex Rd (5-0)
• Approved Standard Order of Conditions and Minor Stormwater Management permit (DEP# 309-1004) for 10 Willowdale Ave (5-0)
• Approved February 14, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-1)

Select Board

The Tyngsboro Select Board will hold a public hearing regarding a new off-premise wine and malt liquor license for 240 Lakeview Avenue. The agenda also includes discussions on tax abatement changes, cannabis host community agreements, and fee schedules.

• Public Hearing: Wine & Malt Off-Premise License application by Lakeview General Store LLC
• Meeting with Board of Assessors regarding Tax Abatement/Exemption changes
• Discussion of Fee Schedule for FPMH and Old Town Hall
• Review of second cannabis Host Community Agreement
• One Day Liquor License application for Notre Dame Academy

The Select Board approved liquor licenses for Lakeview General Store and the Academy of Notre Dame. The Board also updated rental fees for the Old Town Hall and First Parish Meeting House and authorized an RFP for a new cannabis host community agreement. Personnel decisions included appointing a new Finance Director and approving COLA increases for non-union staff and public safety chiefs.

• Approved Off-Premises Wine and Malt Liquor License for Lakeview General Store (3-0-0)
• Approved one-day liquor license for Academy of Notre Dame for March 18, 2023 (3-0-0)
• Approved updated rental policy and increased fees for Old Town Hall and First Parish Meeting House (3-0-0)
• Authorized RFP for a marijuana retail Host Community Agreement (3-0-0)
• Accepted one-time COLA increase for retirees from 3% to 5% (3-0-0)
• Appointed David Andrus as Finance Director at $100,000 annually (3-0-0)
• Appointed Allison Smith to the Recreation and Parks Committee (3-0-0)
• Approved FY24-26 COLA and longevity increases for non-union staff, Fire Chief, and Police Chief (3-0-0)

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability Committee meeting has no agenda available. The only item listed is a note directing readers to review the minutes.

• No agenda available

The committee discussed outreach strategies following a waste characterization study and planned a Zero Waste Day for May 6, 2023. Members reviewed potential costs for a composting workshop and a community mailer. The committee also noted that the Town Manager's office is negotiating a new trash and recycling hauling contract.

• Approved January 3, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Sewer Commission

This meeting has no agenda available. The only item listed is 'No Agenda', directing readers to review the minutes instead. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for public review.

• No agenda items listed

The Commission held a work session to review emergency reserves, revenue trends from FY16-FY22, and future capital needs. They scheduled a rate review for residential and commercial user charges for March 9, 2023, with a potential public hearing on April 13, 2023.

• Scheduled residential and commercial user charge rate review for 3/9/23
• Proposed public hearing for user rates on 4/13/23

Capital Asset Management Committee

This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes, so no specific decisions or discussions are listed for this session.

• No agenda items listed

The committee discussed alternative funding and leasing options for an ambulance and a fire engine. Several departments, including Highway and the Historical Commission, agreed to delay their funding requests to next year. No final funding decisions were made; members were asked to complete individual rankings by February 20.

• Approved February 1, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Highway Department withdrew $15,000 request for ride-on leaf blower
• Historical Commission delayed $40,000 request to FY25
• Highway Department agreed to delay vehicle requests until next year

Conservation Commission

The Tyngsborough Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially vote on proposed aerator regulations for 2023, as well as review several site plans including an ILSF exhibit, tree clearing plan, and snow storage exhibit. The meeting will also include review of peer response letters and minutes from previous meetings.

• Proposed 2023 aerator regulations draft for discussion and possible vote
• ILSF (Intermittent Landfill Site) exhibit and calculations for review
• Tree clearing plan and snow storage exhibit for site review
• Peer response letter regarding CONCOM review
• Multiple site photos and images for visual reference

The Commission extended a permit for ecological restoration at Flint Pond and lifted an enforcement order for a property on Bridget Ave. A public hearing for a warehouse development project was continued to a later date.

• Extended Order of Conditions DEP# 309-0897 for Flint Pond ecological restoration for three years (5-0)
• Lifted Enforcement Order for 12 Bridget Ave (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for 93 Kendall Rd, 87 Kendall Rd, and 324 Middlesex Rd warehouse project to February 28, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved January 24, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health is meeting to discuss and potentially approve draft minutes from a previous meeting, as well as review reports on mattress and tonnage matters. The agenda includes materials from November 2022 and February 2023.

• Approval of draft minutes from the November 14, 2022 meeting.
• Review of the Mattress and Tonnage Reports for the February 13, 2023 meeting.

The Board of Health tabled the approval of minutes from November 2022, December 2022, and January 2023. The board also reviewed tonnage reports and discussed mattress disposal options and a one-year contract renewal with Republic Services.

• Tabled November 14, 2022 minutes until March 13, 2023 (3-0-0)
• Tabled January 9, 2023 minutes until March 13, 2023 (3-0-0)
• Tabled December 12, 2022 Executive Session minutes until March 13, 2023 (3-0-0)

Sewer Commission

The agenda for this meeting is not available; it contains only a placeholder stating there is no agenda. The public is directed to review the minutes for any details.

The Commission approved a $200 reimbursement for a resident at 21 Beech Street following a sewer backup caused by debris. The board also reviewed updates on the Toll Brothers-Enclave Project and EPA approval for Phase I East design work.

• Approved $200 reimbursement for 21 Beech Street resident (3-0-0)
• Approved meeting and Executive Session minutes from 1/26/23 (3-0-0)
• Entered Executive Session to discuss pending litigation regarding Plaza at Pondview Place, LLC and Vesper-Country Club (3-0-0)

250 Middlesex Road Visioning Committee

The 250 Middlesex Road Visioning Committee is meeting to plan a public visioning session. The committee will discuss the program's outline, format, and specific target groups.

• Discussion of public visioning session outline and format
• Identification of specific groups to target for the visioning session

The 250 Middlesex Road Visioning Committee determined the format for an upcoming public forum. The committee voted to present its own visions to the public first and then solicit feedback, rather than collecting public visions first.

• Approved January 25, 2023 meeting minutes (11-0-0)
• Voted to present Committee visions before soliciting public feedback (7-4)
• Voted to limit feedback to in-person attendance (6-5)

Finance Committee

The Tyngsboro Finance Committee meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that no agenda is available and directs readers to review the minutes.

The committee reviewed budget overruns for the Middle School and alternatives for the Winslow School. No formal votes were taken on the items discussed, and several agenda items were skipped due to member absences.

• Reviewed Middle School project budget, currently $2.6M over budget
• Reviewed Public Safety Building Committee final report on design and location alternatives
• Discussed Winslow School alternatives including a $12-13M rehabilitation option
• Presented pedestrian footbridge funding: $330K in state funds and $195K town cost
• Tabled approval of prior meeting minutes due to absence of member Scott Pozerski

Select Board

The Select Board will vote on a new trash and recycling hauling contract and discuss a second host community agreement for a marijuana business. They will also review plans for the Winslow Road boardwalk project, vote to open the Town Meeting warrant, and authorize deficit spending for snow and ice removal.

• Vote on trash & recycling hauling contract
• Discuss second marijuana host community agreement
• Review plans for Winslow Road boardwalk project (grant-funded)
• Vote to open Town Meeting warrant
• Authorize deficit spending for snow & ice budget

The Select Board approved additional funding for road salting and opened the Annual Town Meeting warrant. The Board also reviewed plans for a grant-funded boardwalk project and discussed non-union personnel salaries in executive session.

• Authorized Highway Department to deficit spend up to $100,000 from Snow & Ice account (5-0-0)
• Opened Annual Town Meeting Warrant with citizen petition deadline of March 23, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Approved regular session meeting minutes from January 23, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Approved but did not release executive session meeting minutes from January 23, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Agreed to appoint David Andres as Finance Director with a salary of $100k
• Agreed to adjust Assistant Town Manager salary to $101k with a $3k phone/travel stipend
• Agreed to 1-year extension for other non-union employees with a 2.5% COLA increase

Planning Board

The Board renewed a tripartite agreement to address remaining open items for the Farmer’s Way / Heritage Hill subdivision. A public hearing for the Kendall Road Business Park was continued to a future date. The Board also appointed members to a peer review engineering proposal committee.

• Renewed Farmer’s Way/Heritage Hill Tripartite Agreement (5-0)
• Continued Kendall Road Business Park public hearing to 2/16/23 (5-0)
• Appointed J. Baldwin and D. Robson to the peer review engineering proposal committee
• Approved January 19, 2022 minutes (5-0)

Capital Asset Management Committee

The Capital Asset Management Committee meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

• No agenda items listed

The Committee agreed to have the Assistant Town Manager ask department heads for alternative funding and creative options for capital requests. Members discussed potential cost-saving measures for ambulances, fire engines, and highway vehicles. No final project rankings were decided.

• Approved meeting minutes from January 4 and January 18, 2023 (4-0-0)
• Agreed to request creative funding options from department heads
• Scheduled next meetings for February 15 and February 22, 2023
• Requested a meeting with FinCom for March 1, 2023

Sewer Commission

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' indicating that the meeting may be procedural or that no substantive items were scheduled. Residents are directed to review the minutes for any actions taken.

The Commission approved a task order for survey, wetland delineation, and geotech work for future sewer phases. Members also discussed warehouse development at 93 Kendall Road and the feasibility of sewer extensions for residents on Willowdale Road and Kendall Road.

• Approved $215,000 Task Order #1 for future phases design (3-0-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from 1/12/23 (3-0-0)
• Approved Executive Session minutes from 1/12/23 (3-0-0)
• Scheduled rate review work session for February 16, 2023

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is meeting to review various site plans, peer review responses, and tree removal requests. The agenda includes the review of landscape submissions and stormwater management reports.

• Tree removal and pruning requests
• Landscape submission for 93 Kendall
• Tree documentation for 120 Westford Rd
• Review of HydroCAD pre- and post-development reports
• Addendum to Notice of Intent and Stormwater Management Report

The Conservation Commission approved an amendment for athletic facility improvements at 250 Pawtucket Blvd. and authorized tree removal at 120 Westford Rd. A request for a Certificate of Compliance at 10 Cedar Ln. was also granted.

• Approved Director’s Determination for removal of 62 trees and pruning of 190 trees at 120 Westford Rd. (5-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 10 Cedar Ln. DEP# 309-0975 (5-0)
• Approved Amendment to Order of Conditions for synthetic turf, track, and grandstands at 250 Pawtucket Blvd. (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for warehouse development at 93 Kendall Rd., 87 Kendall Rd., and 324 Middlesex Rd. to February 14, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved January 10, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Select Board

The Tyngsborough Select Board will consider a host community agreement for marijuana delivery by Bada Vroom! Inc. and review a draft MBTA Communities Action Plan. Budget discussions for IT, Board of Health, and trash/recycling are also on the agenda. The board will enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining with NEPBA local 8A.

• Request for Host Community Agreement for Marijuana Delivery - Bada Vroom! Inc.
• Review draft MBTA Communities Action Plan
• Budget discussions: IT Department, Board of Health/Trash & Recycling
• Update and discussion on Zoning Bylaw Review committee
• Executive session for collective bargaining strategy with NEPBA local 8A

The Select Board approved a Host Community Agreement for a cannabis delivery service and settled a police union grievance regarding educational pay incentives. The Board also reviewed a draft MBTA Communities Action Plan and discussed preliminary FY24 budgets for IT and Health departments.

• Approved Host Community Agreement for Bada Vroom LLC at 44 Old Tyng Road, building 3 (5-0-0)
• Approved settlement for police educational incentive pay for officers with Associate's degree equivalent credits (5-0-0)
• Approved regular session meeting minutes from January 9, 2023 (4-0-1)
• Approved release of redacted executive session minutes from 11 dates between 2017 and 2022 (5-0-0)

Planning Board

The Board voted to continue the application for the Kendall Road Business Park to a future meeting to review a draft decision. Members also discussed drainage adjustments and soil testing for the Enclave at Tyngsborough project.

• Continued Kendall Road Business Park site plan special permit application to 2/2/23 (4-0)
• Approved January 5, 2022 minutes (4-0)

Capital Asset Management Committee

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' directing readers to review the minutes for any prior discussion. No decisions or discussions are scheduled according to this document.

The committee heard funding requests from the Highway, Police, Fire, and Administration departments. No official actions were taken and no votes were held because a quorum was not present.

• No action taken on January 4, 2023 meeting minutes due to lack of quorum

Sewer Commission

The agenda for this meeting is empty; no items are listed for discussion or decision. The only guidance is to review the minutes of previous meetings.

The Commission approved a 60-day extension for a resident to re-route a sump pump. The board also reviewed the FY24 budget and the utility plan for a proposed car wash at 426 Middlesex Road.

• Approved 60-day extension for 14 Bay State Road to re-route sump pump (3-0-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from 12/8/22 (2-0-0)
• Signed 53G agreement amendment for Toll Brothers

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is meeting to review various land-use applications and site plans. The agenda includes requests for Certificates of Compliance and Notice of Intent hearings.

• Review of landscape and tree clearing plans for 116 Kendall Rd
• Review of tree plans for 120 Westford Rd
• Discussion of TNT Services LLC regarding Franklin Road and Frost Road
• Notice of Intent hearing presentation
• Review of track and field narrative for GLTHS

The Conservation Commission approved permits for the redevelopment of the Middle School at 50 Norris Rd. and a new greenhouse at 116 Kendall Rd. A Certificate of Compliance was issued for 115 Mascuppic Trail, and a residential addition at 14 Farwell Rd. was approved.

• Approved Standard Order of Conditions, Stormwater Management Permit, and Tree Clearing Permit for 50 Norris Rd. (6-0)
• Approved Standard Order of Conditions, Stormwater Management Permit, and Tree Clearing Permit for 116 Kendall Rd. (6-0)
• Approved Standard Order of Conditions for 14 Farwell Rd. (6-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 115 Mascuppic Trail (6-0)
• Continued 250 Pawtucket Blvd. project to January 24, 2023 (6-0)
• Continued 93 Kendall Rd. warehouse project to January 24, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved December 13, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)

Commission on Disability

This meeting has no published agenda; only minutes are available for review. The commission is not deciding or discussing any listed items.

The Commission on Disability agreed to pivot its FY24 capital funding request from interior cell block improvements to a full repaving of the Police Department parking lot. This change follows a determination that interior accessibility improvements were not feasible without gutting that level of the station. The estimated budget for the parking lot project is approximately $340,000.

• Supported shifting FY24 capital request to Police Department parking lot repaving and accessible walkways
• Tabled November 14, 2022 meeting minutes until the next meeting

Select Board

The Tyngsboro Select Board will hold a public hearing on transferring a common victualler's license at 266 Middlesex Road and discuss several new business items. Key items include reviewing the first draft of a Pond/Lake Aerator Regulation Bylaw, discussing trash and recycling contract renewal, and reviewing the status of a second cannabis host community agreement.

• Public hearing on transfer of Common Victualler's License at 266 Middlesex Road (266 Pizza Inc.)
• Review first draft of Pond/Lake Aerator Regulation Bylaw
• Discuss Trash and Recycling Contract Renewal
• Review status of 2nd Cannabis Host Community Agreement
• Approve charge and membership for Sherburne Road Open Space Committee

The Select Board approved a Common Victualler’s License transfer for 266 Pizza and appointed members to the Sherburne Road Open Space Committee. The Board also set a reduced rental fee for American Red Cross blood drives and replaced a member of the Board of Registrars.

• Approved transfer of Common Victualler’s License at 266 Middlesex Road to 266 Pizza (3-0-0)
• Appointed 7 members and 2 alternates to the Sherburne Road Open Space Committee for 12 months (3-0-0)
• Replaced Paul Tassi with Roger Larose on the Board of Registrars through June 30, 2023 (3-0-0)
• Set reduced rental fee of $150.00 for seven hours for Red Cross blood drives at Old Town Hall (3-0-0)
• Approved regular and executive session meeting minutes from December 12, 2022 (3-0-0)
• Tabled resolution on 'An Act Relative to Tax Deeds' pending further legal review
• Discussed Pond/Lake Aerator Regulation Bylaw; Town Manager to draft by-law for Town Counsel review

Board of Health

The Board of Health will consider and potentially vote on a Title 5 enforcement order for Pondview II at 18 Pondview. The agenda also includes a review of draft meeting minutes from November 14, 2022, and December 12, 2022. Additionally, the board will discuss a landtech review and a well reclassification for the same property.

• Pondview II (18 Pondview) BOH Title 5 Enforcement Order
• Landtech-Pondview II (18 Pondview) - Rev-15_4 - Timeline Recommendations
• Landtech-Pondview II (18 Pondview) - Rev-15_5 - Well Reclassification
• 2022-11-14 BOH Meeting Minutes
• 2022-12-12 BOH Meeting Minutes

The Board denied a request to reclassify the public water supply at 18 Pondview Place (Plaza II) and upheld an enforcement order requiring the facility to connect to the municipal sewer. The Board established a phased timeline for water and sewer connections to be completed by the end of 2023.

• Denied application to reclassify public water supply at 18 Pondview Place (3-0-0)
• Upheld enforcement order for 18 Pondview Place to connect to municipal sewer (3-0-0)
• Required 18 Pondview Place to connect to municipal water and decommission well within 90 days (3-0-0)
• Required 18 Pondview Place to provide sewer connection and abandonment plans within 6 months (3-0-0)
• Set deadline for 18 Pondview Place sewer connection completion for 12/31/23 (3-0-0)
• Approved December 12, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0-0)
• Tabled November 14, 2022 meeting minutes until February 13, 2023 (3-0-0)
• Tabled December 12, 2022 Executive Session minutes until February 13, 2023 (3-0-0)

Capital Asset Management Committee

This meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed.

The committee heard funding requests for a website redesign, road programs, accessibility upgrades, and school equipment. No votes were taken to approve or deny the funding requests; the committee only approved the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved December 14, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0-1)

250 Middlesex Road Visioning Committee

The 250 Middlesex Road Visioning Committee is meeting to discuss the DRA report, identified needs, the Littlefield Library, and planning for a public forum. The agenda includes approval of the December 5, 2022 meeting minutes and setting the next agenda.

• Discuss DRA report
• Discuss identified needs
• Discuss Littlefield Library
• Plan public forum

The committee reviewed a DRA report regarding the potential use of the Winslow School for a new Town Hall and discussed various visions for the Town Center. No final decisions were made on construction or site use, though the committee identified needs for a Town Hall, public safety buildings, recreation, and parking.

• Approved December 5, 2022 meeting minutes (10-0-0)