Tyngsboro public meetings in 2025

Fire Station Building Committee

The Fire Station Building Committee will meet to review and approve a layout plan. The committee will also review minutes from the December 17, 2025 meeting.

• Review and approval of Layout Plan

The Fire Station Building Committee approved the December 17 meeting minutes by a 7‑0 vote. After reviewing the revised single‑story layout and addressing chief concerns, the committee voted 7‑0 to proceed with the single‑story option. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved December 17 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved proceeding with single‑story fire station design (7-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (7-0)

Capital Asset Management Committee

The Capital Asset Management Committee will meet to receive a presentation of administration capital recommendations. This follows previous discussions regarding stabilization fund balances and initial FY27 requests.

• Presentation of Administration Capital Recommendations
• Approval of November 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of FY27 requests including Ladder 1 Replacement ($1,100,000)
• Review of FY27 requests including TES Roof Replacement ($600,000)
• Review of FY27 requests including Phalanx Project Grant Match ($366,750)

Citizens' Taxation Aid Committee

The Citizens' Taxation Aid Committee will meet to review meeting minutes and hold an executive session to consider applications for tax relief by residents. The meeting is scheduled for December 17, 2025, at the Town Hall.

• Review of meeting minutes
• Executive session to consider tax relief applications
• Public comment period

Tyngsborough Housing Authority

The Tyngsborough Housing Authority will hold a public hearing on the FY26 Annual Plan. The board will also review financial reports and vote on new service contracts.

• Public hearing on FY26 Annual Plan, Four Factor Analysis, and Language Access Plan
• Proposed $197,762.00 contract with Flow Design Inc. for Window Replacement Phase 2
• Proposed partnership with Joe’s Auto and Towing at 54 Pawtucket Blvd. for flat rate services
• Proposal to hold all monthly meetings at 198 Middlesex Road

Northern Middlesex Council of Governments

The Northern Middlesex Council of Governments will meet to vote on the minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting and the FY26 budget adjustment. The agenda includes financial reports, annual report presentations, and community announcements.

• Vote required on FY26 Budget Adjustment
• Vote required on meeting minutes from 11/19/2025
• Financial Report and Warrant
• Annual Report presentations to Select Boards/City Council
• NMCOG Council Meeting set for January 21, 2026

Fire Station Building Committee

The Fire Station Building Committee will review design updates for the new fire station, including the program and space use analysis and site layout options. Members will discuss the professional recommendations report and plan public outreach for the project. The meeting also includes a look‑ahead discussion of upcoming steps and future meetings.

• Updates on Program & Space Use Analysis
• Review of Site Layout(s)
• Discussion of Professional Recommendations Report
• Public Outreach Planning
• Look Ahead planning for future meetings

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability Committee will recap recent events, present the schedule for the "Roots of Resilience" community series, and review energy and waste initiatives. It will also consider the Homeworks Energy update and the Holiday String Lights collection. The meeting includes routine approval of the October 21, 2025 minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Repair Cafe recap – October 25, 2025 at The Beehive (11 am–2 pm)
• Zero Waste Day recap – November 1, 2025 at TES (9 am–12 pm)
• Community Series – Roots of Resilience events: Jan 17, Feb 28, Mar 21
• Energy: Homeworks Energy – updated numbers
• Waste Reduction: Holiday String Lights Collection

The committee approved the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes with a 6‑0‑1 vote. It set the next meeting for January 20, 2026. The meeting was then adjourned with a unanimous 7‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0-1)
• Scheduled next meeting for January 20, 2026
• Adjourned the meeting (7-0-0)

Council on Aging

The Tyngsborough Council on Aging will approve minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting and review the director's budget report. Members will receive updates from the Evening Activities and Dementia Friendly subcommittees, and consider a Mass General presentation on Alzheimer's prevention. The public comment period includes input from the Tyngsborough Commission on Disabilities.

• Approval of minutes from 11/18/2025
• Director's budget report
• Mass General presentation on Alzheimer's prevention
• Public comment by Tyngsborough Commission on Disabilities
• Dementia Friendly subcommittee update and potential Memory Café

The December 16, 2025 Council on Aging meeting did not have a quorum. No November minutes were approved and no votes were taken. An informational session was held.

Historical Commission

The Tyngsboro Historical Commission will meet to review old business including archives, the Winslow project, and the website, followed by new business.

• Review of archives
• Discussion of Winslow project
• Website updates
• Other new business items

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet to discuss old business and new items. The agenda consists of procedural updates and general discussion topics.

• Discussion of archives
• Discussion of Winslow
• Discussion of website

Select Board

The Tyngsboro Select Board will consider several approvals, including a Tax Rate Agreement with the Department of Revenue. The board will also vote on an intermunicipal agreement for a shared veterans services office with Dracut and a pole petition from National Grid for Westford Road. Additional items include a letter supporting increased state aid and renewal of a restaurant liquor license for Tremonte Pizzeria LLC.

• Review & approve Tax Rate Agreement with DOR
• Review & approve Intermunicipal Agreement – Dracut Shared Veterans Services Office
• Pole Petition – National Grid – Westford Road
• Letter of Support – Increase in State Aid
• Old Business: Renew restaurant license for Tremonte Pizzeria LLC (2026)

The Board approved the regular session minutes and the executive session minutes (not released) with unanimous votes. It granted National Grid's pole petition on Westford Road and authorized the Town Manager to send a letter supporting increased state aid. The Board also approved the intermunicipal agreement with Dracut for a shared veteran services cluster, a budget‑neutral arrangement.

• Approved regular session minutes of Dec 1 2025 (5-0-0)
• Approved but did not release executive session minutes of Dec 1 2025 (5-0-0)
• Granted National Grid pole petition at Westford Road (5-0-0)
• Authorized Town Manager to send state‑aid support letter (5-0-0)
• Approved Intermunicipal Agreement with Dracut for veteran services (5-0-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding two permit requests. The board will consider a special permit for a new dwelling and a variance for a business sign.

• Special Permit request for 59 Althea Ave to raze an existing structure and build a new single-family dwelling
• Variance request for 394 Middlesex Rd to increase sign height and add a backlit letter message board

The Zoning Board approved a special permit and a lot‑area variance to raze and rebuild a single‑family home at 59 Althea Ave. It also approved a sign variance at 394 Middlesex Rd to add lettering and raise the sign height, pending National Grid approval. The board approved the November 13 minutes and adjourned, each by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved Special Permit for 59 Althea Ave to raze existing structure and build 30’ x 32’ dwelling (4‑0)
• Approved Variance under Section 5.5 for 59 Althea Ave lot area reduction to 48,913 sq ft (4‑0)
• Approved Variance for 394 Middlesex Rd sign to add 3 lines (54.3 sq ft) and raise height to 15 ft, conditional on National Grid letter (4‑0)
• Approved minutes from November 13, 2025 (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

Sewer Commission

The Tyngsborough Sewer Commission will meet to discuss the Phase 2 Sewer Project, review user rates, and address old business items including the Westford Road extension and the I/I Program. The meeting will also include an executive session to discuss pending litigation.

• Phase 2 Sewer Project discussion
• Old Business: Westford Road extension (50 Westford Road)
• Old Business: Tyngsborough Housing Authority-Brimley Terrace connection request
• New Business: User rate review and discussion
• Executive Session: Pending litigation (Vesper-Country Club and Plaza at Pondview Place)

Board of Assessors

The Tyngsboro Board of Assessors will discuss a Solar Tax Exemption application and provide an update on FY2026 actual tax billing. They will also review motor vehicle excise tax abatements for November 2025 and related accountant and collector notices. Old business includes the Dracut Water Sewer District in‑lieu of tax payment for 2024 and 2025.

• Solar Tax Exemption Application
• FY2026 Actual Tax Billing Update
• Month End Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Abatements for November 2025
• Notice of Commitment to Accountant for Motor Vehicle Excise Tax 2025 Commitment #6
• Dracut Water Sewer District In‑lieu of tax payment 2024 and 2025

School Committee

The Tyngsboro School Committee will meet to approve minutes, discuss unfinished business including the MSBA and teaching and learning, and address new business items such as a student services presentation and the FY27 budget timeline. Personnel and Share the Success items are listed as none at this time.

• Approval of October and November executive session minutes
• Superintendent Evaluation Subcommittee update
• Student Services presentation
• FY27 Budget Timeline Development
• Valley Collaborative Quarterly Report

School Committee

The Tyngsborough School Committee meeting will include updates on the superintendent's evaluation, a presentation on student services, and the development of the FY27 budget timeline. Finance items such as signing of bills and payroll will be processed. The meeting also features routine agenda items like minutes approval and executive session discussions.

• Student Services Presentation
• Superintendent Evaluation Update
• FY27 Budget Timeline Development
• Signing of Bills
• Signing of Payroll

School Committee

The Tyngsborough School Committee will discuss updates on the superintendent's evaluation, a student services presentation, and develop a timeline for the FY27 budget. Finance items include signing of bills and payroll. The meeting also includes routine agenda items such as minutes approval and executive session reports.

• Superintendent Evaluation Update
• Student Services Presentation
• FY27 Budget Timeline Development
• Signing of Bills
• Signing of Payroll

School Committee

The Tyngsborough School Committee will meet to approve minutes, discuss the superintendent's evaluation, and establish a timeline for the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The meeting will also include updates from the MSBA and a presentation on student services.

• Approval of October and November executive session minutes
• Superintendent Evaluation Subcommittee update
• Student Services presentation
• FY27 Budget Timeline Development
• Valley Collaborative Quarterly Report

School Committee

The Tyngsborough School Committee meeting on Dec 9, 2025 will consider several agenda items. Items include a Student Services presentation, an update on the superintendent’s evaluation, and development of the FY27 budget timeline. The finance portion will involve signing of bills and payroll and a Valley Collaborative quarterly report. The meeting also includes routine items such as minutes approval and citizen time.

• Student Services Presentation
• Superintendent Evaluation Update
• FY27 Budget Timeline Development
• Signing of Bills
• Signing of Payroll

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings regarding three property projects and discuss an enforcement order. The body is reviewing requests for residential subdivisions and a dock replacement. One applicant has requested to continue their hearing until January 13, 2026.

• 212 Massapoag Rd.: Notice of Intent to replace a wooden dock with an aluminum dock
• 52 Patriot Rd.: Major Stormwater Management Permit for five new house lots
• 25 Ingalls Rd.: Notice of Intent and Major Stormwater Management Permit for the 7-lot Otis Woods subdivision
• 401 Dunstable Rd.: Enforcement order regarding filling in a 100ft Buffer Zone to a freshwater wetland
• National Grid Five-Year Vegetation Management Plan Notification

Commission on Disability

The Tyngsboro Commission on Disability will review and approve the November 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It will discuss new business items including a Dementia Friendly Community plan and the annual report. Old business items include follow‑up from the Massachusetts Office on Disability, website updates, a new brochure, and upcoming presentations such as the Northeast Independent Living session.

• Dementia Friendly Community
• Annual Report
• Massachusetts Office on Disability meeting follow‑up
• Website updates
• Tyngsborough Commission on Disability brochure

The Commission on Disability meeting on Dec 8, 2025 had no quorum, so no motions were adopted. Members discussed a possible Dementia Friendly Community advisory council, the annual report and a $17,500 MOD planning grant, and upcoming brochure and website updates. All items were noted for further work at the Jan 12, 2026 meeting.

Board of Health

The Tyngsborough Board of Health will consider the withdrawal of a variance request for 52 Patriot Rd., Lot 4. The board will also approve the minutes from the November 10, 2025 meeting and hear updates from the Health Director. Additional agenda items include a brief citizen/business comment period, new business topics not anticipated by the chair, and any old business items.

• Withdrawal of variance request for 52 Patriot Rd., Lot 4
• Health Director updates (details not specified)
• Approval of meeting minutes from November 10, 2025
• Citizen/Business time for public comments (up to 15 minutes total)
• Discussion of new business items not anticipated by the chair

Board of Library Trustees

The Tyngsboro Board of Library Trustees will meet on Monday, December 8, 2025 at 7:15 PM in the library. The agenda includes comments from the public, old business, and a discussion of the FY27 budget. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Comments from the public
• Old business
• FY27 budget discussion

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to discuss the FY27 budget. The meeting also includes a period for public comments.

• FY27 Budget Discussion

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a partial bond release for Triple Crown Estates. Public hearings for a 7-lot subdivision at 25 Ingalls Rd. have been requested for continuance to December 18. The board will also discuss updates to Subdivision Rules & Regulations.

• Partial bond release request for Triple Crown Estates (Crown Rd.)
• Special Permit and Definitive Subdivision request for 7-lot 'Otis Woods' development at 25 Ingalls Rd.
• Subdivision Rules & Regulations Update
• Executive session regarding Michael Farris et al v. Tyngsborough Planning Board

The Planning Board unanimously endorsed the ANR plan to split 11 Lawndale Rd. into three R‑1 single‑family lots. It approved the November 6 minutes, nominated Dave Robson as the board’s CPC representative, and moved the public hearings for the 25 Ingalls Rd. Open Space Residential Subdivision and its definitive subdivision to January 15, 2026. The board asked for a work schedule before releasing any bond funds for the Crown Road project and entered executive session to discuss litigation strategy.

• Endorsed ANR plan for 11 Lawndale Rd. (5‑0)
• Approved minutes from November 6, 2025 (5‑0)
• Continued 25 Ingalls Rd. special permit hearing to Jan 15, 2026 (5‑0)
• Continued 25 Ingalls Rd. definitive subdivision hearing to Jan 15, 2026 (5‑0)
• Nominated Dave Robson as Planning Board CPC representative (5‑0)
• Requested work schedule before releasing Crown Road bond funds (unanimous favor)
• Entered executive session to discuss litigation strategy (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

Northern Middlesex Council of Governments

The Northern Middlesex Metropolitan Planning Organization will vote to approve the October 22, 2025 meeting minutes. It will consider endorsing Amendment #1, a $21,900,000 bridge preservation grant for Lowell, and Adjustment #2, a funding reduction for the VFW Highway reconstruction. Staff will present FY2026 LRTA Transit Asset Management targets and an overview of the upcoming schedule. Additional items include a study of new TIP funding programs and status updates on ongoing projects.

• Endorse Amendment #1: Lowell – Bridge Preservation Project (BUILD) with $21,900,000 grant
• Endorse Adjustment #2: Lowell – Reconstruction & Related Work on VFW Highway (funding reduction)
• Approve October 22, 2025 NMMPO meeting minutes
• Endorse LRTA Transit Asset Management (TAM) targets for FY2026
• Discuss TIP Funding Program Study for dedicated bicycle/pedestrian and engineering design programs

Fire Station Building Committee

The committee will discuss feedback on the program and space analysis, review site layout options, and consider other design input. It will also plan public outreach activities and outline next steps for the fire station project.

• Feedback on Program and Space Analysis
• Feedback on Site Layout Options
• Other Design Feedback
• Public Outreach Planning
• Look Ahead (future meeting schedule)

The committee approved the November 19, 2025 meeting minutes by a 6‑0 vote and then adjourned the meeting, also by a 6‑0 vote. Members discussed design options, outreach plans, and upcoming reports, setting several follow‑up actions.

• Approved November 19, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)
• Professional Recommendations Report to be distributed to committee members
• Colin Loiselle to draft an outreach schedule for committee review
• Design mock‑ups to be presented by the December 17 meeting
• Decision on two‑story vs single‑story building to be made this month
• Tyngsborough Media to edit two video series for release next week
• Next program to focus on project cost

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to discuss the FY27 budget. The meeting includes a period for public comments.

• FY27 Budget Discussion

Select Board

The Select Board will review and approve the regular and executive session minutes from the November 17, 2025 meeting. The Town Manager will give a report covering budget, departmental updates, and contracting matters. Updates from the Fire Station Building Committee and appointments for senior tax work‑offs, a liquor license renewal, and a citizen taxation aid committee will be discussed. An executive‑session exemption will allow strategy sessions with the Fire Chief and Assistant Fire Chief.

• Approve Regular Session minutes – November 17, 2025
• Approve Executive Session minutes – November 17, 2025 (not released)
• Town Manager’s report on budget, departmental information, and contracting/procurement
• Fire Station Building Committee update
• 2026 Liquor License Renewal Approvals

The Board appointed the FY27 senior tax work‑off participants as presented, with a 5‑0‑0 vote. It approved the 2026 liquor license renewals, contingent on final tax verification, also by a 5‑0‑0 vote. Daniel Olepere was appointed to the Citizens Taxation Aid Committee through June 30, 2028, with a unanimous vote. The Board entered executive session to discuss strategy for non‑union fire personnel negotiations.

• Approved senior tax work‑off participants for FY27 (5-0-0)
• Approved 2026 liquor license renewals pending verification (5-0-0)
• Appointed Daniel Olepere to Citizens Taxation Aid Committee (5-0-0)
• Entered executive session for fire chief negotiation strategy (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved November 17 regular session minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved November 17 executive session minutes not to be released (4-0-1, 1 abstain)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:18 p.m. (5-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Tyngsboro Conservation Commission will hear requests for stormwater permits and riverfront area development at 7:00pm on November 25, 2025. The agenda includes several public hearings on projects near the Merrimack River and Lake Mascuppic, as well as administrative items like the approval of minutes.

• Public hearing for 137 Pawtucket Blvd. (Merrimack River buffer zone)
• Public hearing for 25 Ingalls Rd. (Otis Woods subdivision)
• Public hearing for 52 Patriot Rd. (5 new house lots)
• Approval of October 28, 2025 minutes
• Site Plan Change Request for 66 Willowdale Ave.

The commission approved a Standard Order of Conditions for the ADU addition at 100 Frost Rd., requiring a paved driveway and a pea‑stone infiltration trench. It also approved a site‑plan change for 66 Willowdale Ave., issued certificates of compliance for 79 Mascuppic Trail and 250 Pawtucket Blvd., and adopted determinations for tree removal, deck replacement, and debris removal. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Standard Order of Conditions for 100 Frost Rd. ADU (6-0)
• Approved site‑plan change for 66 Willowdale Ave. (6-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 79 Mascuppic Trail (6-0)
• Issued Certificate of Release and Compliance for 250 Pawtucket Blvd. (6-0)
• Approved removal of nine trees at 185 Pawtucket Blvd. (6-0)
• Approved removal and re‑install of deck at 11 Roy Ave. (6-0)
• Ordered debris removal between 64 & 66 Willowdale Ave. by 4/1/2026 (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is holding a working meeting. The primary topic of discussion is an update regarding the Winslow School.

• Winslow School update

Board of Library Trustees

The Tyngsboro Library Trustees will review public comments, minutes, and various reports. They will discuss the FY27 budget, plan a holiday open house, and consider signing the director’s contract. Additional items include holiday calendar closures and a possible early closing on New Year's Eve.

• FY27 Budget Discussion
• Plan Holiday Open House
• Sign Director’s Contract
• Review Holiday Closings for Upcoming Calendar Year
• New Year’s Eve Possible Early Closing

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will review financial reports, discuss the FY27 budget, and hold an executive session to prepare for contract negotiations with the Library Director. The board also plans a holiday open house and a March 2026 tea party.

• Review of FY27 Budget Discussion
• Executive session for contract negotiations
• Plan Holiday Open House
• Plan Tea Party, March 24, 2026
• Review of Bills

Planning Board

The board will hear a bond release request from Triple Crown Estates for a partial release on Crown Road. Two public hearings will address Connell Construction's applications for a special permit and a definitive subdivision of a 16.49‑acre parcel at 25 Ingalls Rd., proposing a 7‑lot Open Space Residential subdivision known as Otis Woods. The meeting will also approve the November 6 minutes and adopt a permanent meeting time change to 6:00 p.m. beginning in December. An executive session will discuss strategy for the ongoing litigation Michael Farris et al v. Tyngsborough Planning Board.

• Partial bond release request for Triple Crown Estates (Crown Rd.)
• Public hearing on special permit for 16.49‑acre, 7‑lot Open Space Residential subdivision at 25 Ingalls Rd.
• Public hearing on definitive subdivision (Otis Woods) for the same 16.49‑acre parcel
• Approval of minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting
• Permanent change of meeting start time to 6:00 p.m. beginning in December

Northern Middlesex Council of Governments

The Northern Middlesex Council of Governments will hold elections for Assistant Treasurer and Assistant Clerk. Members will vote on the minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting, the financial report and warrant, and the FY27 member community assessments. The Executive Director will give a report, and there will be a community exchange and announcements of upcoming events.

• Nomination and election of Assistant Treasurer and Assistant Clerk (vote required)
• Vote on minutes from the 10/15/2025 council meeting
• Vote on financial report and warrant
• Vote on FY27 member community assessments
• Announcements of upcoming NMMPO meeting, regional homelessness forum, and December council meeting

Fire Station Building Committee

The Fire Station Building Committee will discuss programming and space use for the fire station, plan public outreach activities such as open houses and an information session, and consider future steps. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Programming & Space Use Discussion
• Public Outreach Planning – Open Houses
• Public Outreach Planning – Information Session
• Look Ahead

The Fire Station Building Committee approved the November 4 and 5 meeting minutes by a 7‑0 vote. The committee then adjourned the meeting at 7:12 PM, also by a 7‑0 vote. Members discussed site layout options, public‑outreach ideas, and potential funding, but no further actions were formally adopted.

• Approved November 4 and 5 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (7-0)

School Committee

The Tyngsborough School Committee will meet on November 18, 2025 to review several agenda items. The committee will discuss personnel changes, including two new custodial hires and a retirement notice. New business includes a proposal to install a solar canopy at the middle school and an update on cafeteria furniture at the high school. The meeting will also cover routine finance items such as signing bills and payroll.

• Notification of two new 2nd‑shift custodians (Jorge Santiago Chever Roca, James Powell) and retirement of Joseph Messina, TPS Business Manager
• Proposal for a solar canopy at Tyngsborough Middle School
• Update on furniture for the Tyngsborough High School cafeteria
• Signing of bills and payroll items
• Subcommittee update on the Superintendent’s evaluation

School Committee

The Tyngsborough School Committee will discuss a solar canopy proposal for TES and provide updates on THS cafeteria furniture. The body will also receive notifications regarding new custodial hires and the retirement of the TPS Business Manager.

• TES Solar Canopy Proposal
• THS Cafeteria Furniture Update
• Notification of new hires: Jorge Santiago Chever Roca and James Powell
• Notification of intent to retire: Joseph Messina, TPS Business Manager
• MSBA Update

Sustainability Committee

The committee is planning a three-part community series focused on local food systems, climate disaster preparedness, and pollinator gardens. Members are also reviewing energy efficiency programs and waste reduction tracking.

• Proposed 'Roots to Resilience' event on local food systems for January 17
• Proposed 'Community Preparedness' event for February 28
• Proposed 'Pollinator & Resilient Yards' event for March 21
• Review of Homeworks Energy appliance trade-in program and Mass Save cost savings
• Approval of October 21, 2025 meeting minutes

Council on Aging

The Tyngsboro Council on Aging will review a SNAP assistance grant that was applied for on November 7. It will also discuss upcoming holiday food basket initiatives and updates from its subcommittees, including memory café plans and a Dementia Friends session. The meeting includes routine items such as budget reporting, minutes approval, and public comment.

• SNAP Assistance Grant applied for on 11/7
• Thanksgiving and Holiday Food “Baskets” planning
• Cookie Boxes distribution scheduled for December 10
• Next Memory Café coordination
• Dementia Friends Session hosting in December or January

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review motor vehicle excise tax abatements and various FY2026 reports. The body will discuss the FY2027 Senior Tax Work-off Program and real estate tax exemptions. An executive session is scheduled to review personal exemptions and abatement applications.

• FY2026 Real Estate Tax Exemptions: Chapter 59 Section 5C ½ implementation
• 2026 Senior Tax Work-off Program – FY2027 discussion
• Dracut Water Sewer District In-lieu of tax payment 2024 and 2025
• FY2026 Tax Classification Hearing Information
• October 2025 Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Abatements

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review motor vehicle excise tax abatements and various FY2026 tax reports. The meeting includes discussions on real estate tax exemptions and the Senior Tax Work-off Program. An executive session is scheduled to review personal exemptions and abatement applications.

• FY2026 Real Estate Tax Exemptions: Chapter 59 Section 5C ½ implementation
• FY2026 Tax Classification Hearing information
• 2026 Senior Tax Work-off Program – FY2027 discussion
• Dracut Water Sewer District In-lieu of tax payment 2024 and 2025
• Month End Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Abatements for October 2025

Select Board

The Select Board will review meeting minutes from November 3, 2025 and hear a public tax classification hearing conducted with the Board of Assessors. The Town Manager will report on budget and contracting matters. New business includes several one‑day liquor license requests, a right‑of‑first‑refusal transaction for 20 Merrimac Way Unit E, and approvals for 2026 local licenses. The Board will also consider appointments for a fire‑station committee member and a parking clerk.

• Public Hearing – Joint Meeting with the Board of Assessors – Tax Classification Hearing
• Academy of Notre Dame One Day Liquor License
• Festival of Trees One Day Liquor License
• Right of First Refusal – 20 Merrimac Way Unit E
• 2026 Local License Renewal Approvals

Northern Middlesex Council of Governments

The Northern Middlesex Council of Governments is holding a public workshop to present a draft regional bicycle and pedestrian network. Participants will review preliminary network maps and identify local priorities and missing links.

• Presentation of draft regional bicycle and pedestrian network recommendations
• Review of municipal network concepts and connections
• Interactive breakout discussions to identify local priorities

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding special permits and variances. The board is considering requests for business signage and the construction of a new single-family home.

• Special Permit for a 40” x 292” wall sign at 440 Middlesex Rd., Bldg. F, Unit 1 (Taka Restaurant)
• Special Permit to raze an existing structure and build a new single-family dwelling at 59 Althea Ave.
• Variance to increase sign height and add a backlit letter message board at 394 Middlesex Rd.

The board approved a special permit for Taka Restaurant to install a second front‑lit channel‑letter wall sign (5‑0). It waived abutter notice and continued the hearings for the 59 Althea Ave demolition/rebuild and the 394 Middlesex Rd sign variance to December 11, 2025 (each 5‑0). The board also approved the October 9 minutes and adjourned the meeting (both 5‑0).

• Approved Special Permit for 440 Middlesex Rd., Bldg. F, Unit 1 (Taka Restaurant) sign (5-0)
• Waived reading of abutters list for 59 Althea Ave (5-0)
• Continued hearing for 59 Althea Ave to Dec 11, 2025 (5-0)
• Waived reading of abutters list for 394 Middlesex Rd (5-0)
• Continued hearing for 394 Middlesex Rd to Dec 11, 2025 (5-0)
• Motion to close public hearing for 394 Middlesex Rd (5-0)
• Approved October 9, 2025 minutes as written (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Sewer Commission

The Sewer Commission will meet to discuss the Phase 2 sewer project, review preliminary budget documents, and address various old and new business items including specific development connections and asset management.

• Phase 2 Sewer Project discussion
• Preliminary FY27 budget review
• Request to connect ADU at 16 Old Stonehill Road
• Request from Tyngsborough Housing Authority to connect to sewer
• Executive session for litigation discussion

The commission voted 3-0-0 to accept the sewer line segment in the public right‑of‑way at 95‑97 Westford Road. It also decided that two of the four ERUs should be taken from a potential residential project and purchased by the owner to address excess flow. The FY27 budget review was deferred pending revenue estimates, and the minutes from 10/23/25 were approved.

• Accepted sewer line portion in public right‑of‑way at 95‑97 Westford Road (motion passes 3-0-0)
• Determined 2 of 4 ERUs to be taken from potential residential project and purchased by owner
• Deferred FY27 budget review pending revenue estimates
• Approved meeting minutes from 10/23/25 (motion passes 3-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passes 3-0-0)

Tyngsborough Housing Authority

The Tyngsborough Housing Authority will review the Treasurer's report, approve accounts payable, and consider a waiver for rent redetermination. The board will also approve a renovation project at 198 Middlesex Road and the final completion of a fire alarm project.

• Approve Low Bid for Unit Renovation @ 198 Middlesex Rd ($70,840.00)
• Approve Final Completion for Fire Alarm Project
• Waiver for State Reg., 760CMR 6.04(4) Biennial Rent Redetermination
• Treasurer’s Report(s) for September/October
• Verify and approve accounts payable (Warrant Report)

The Tyngsborough Housing Authority board unanimously approved several items, including acceptance of the September 17 minutes, the treasurer’s September/October report, a waiver to implement biennial rent redeterminations, a $70,840 low‑bid renovation at 198 Middlesex Rd, and final completion of the fire‑alarm project. The board also voted to move forward with option 1 for the Coburn Road project, directing MassHousing to issue an RFP for a developer to obtain a 99‑year ground lease and manage the development. All motions passed with unanimous votes.

• Accepted September 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved treasurer’s report for September/October 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved waiver to submit state regulation 760 CMR 6.04(4) for biennial rent redeterminations (unanimous)
• Approved low‑bid renovation contract for Unit 441 at 198 Middlesex Rd, $70,840 (unanimous)
• Approved final completion of Project 301059 fire‑alarm project (unanimous)
• Moved forward with MassHousing RFP for a 99‑year ground lease for Coburn Rd development (unanimous)
• Scheduled annual plan hearing for December 17, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:55 PM (unanimous)

Tyngsborough Housing Authority

The Tyngsborough Housing Authority board will review and vote on a low‑bid contract to renovate Unit 441 at 198 Middlesex Road for $70,840. It will also approve the final completion of the fire alarm project (Project #301059). Additional agenda items include a presentation on Colburn Road, Treasurer and Executive Director reports, and routine meeting procedures.

• Approve Low Bid for Unit Renovation @ 198 Middlesex Rd, Unit 441EOHLC, Project #30167 – $70,840.00
• Approve Final Completion for Fire Alarm Project #301059
• Colburn Road presentation by Laura Shufelt, Mass Housing Partnership
• Treasurer's Report: verify and approve accounts payable (Warrant Report)
• Fee Accountant's quarterly statements

Capital Asset Management Committee

The Capital Asset Management Committee will consider approval of the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes. It will hear a presentation of initial requests and feedback received by the committee. The agenda also includes introductions, scheduling the next meeting, and adjournment.

• Approve October 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation of initial requests and feedback from the CAMC
• Open meeting and introductions
• Set date for next meeting
• Adjourn

Commission on Disability

The Commission on Disability will meet to review minutes from October 6, 2025. The meeting includes a presentation from Jeff Dougan of the Massachusetts Commission on Disability.

• Presentation from Jeff Dougan of the Massachusetts Commission on Disability

The Commission voted to approve the October 6, 2025 regular session minutes, with a 4‑0‑1 vote (Meg MacDowell abstaining). Later, the body moved to adjourn, which passed unanimously 5‑0‑0. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved October 6, 2025 minutes (4-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Board of Health

The Tyngsborough Board of Health meeting will open with a citizen/business time segment limited to 15 minutes total. The board will discuss MassDEP information on PFAS contamination in private wells and hear a variance request for Lot 4 at 52 Patriot Road. Health Director updates will be presented, and the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting will be up for approval.

• MassDEP presentation on PFAS in private wells
• Variance request for 52 Patriot Rd., Lot 4
• Approval of meeting minutes dated October 6, 2025
• Health Director updates

Planning Board

The Planning Board scheduled public hearings regarding a proposed 7-lot residential subdivision at 25 Ingalls Rd. However, the applicant has requested to continue both hearings until the November 20th meeting.

• Special Permit request for a 7-lot Open Space Residential Subdivision at 25 Ingalls Rd. (requested continuance)
• Definitive Subdivision approval for 'Otis Woods' at 25 Ingalls Rd. (requested continuance)
• Approval of minutes from September 18th and October 16th, 2025

The Planning Board voted 5‑0 to endorse the ANR plan that will redivide Lots 1 and 2 at 198 & 200 Sherburne Avenue. It also voted 5‑0 to continue both the special‑permit and definitive‑subdivision public hearings for 25 Ingalls Road to the November 20, 2025 meeting. The Board approved the September 18 and October 16, 2025 minutes with a 5‑0 vote.

• Endorsed ANR plan for 198 & 200 Sherburne Ave (5-0)
• Continued Open Space Residential Subdivision special‑permit hearing for 25 Ingalls Rd to Nov 20, 2025 (5-0)
• Continued Definitive Subdivision hearing for 25 Ingalls Rd to Nov 20, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from Sep 18 and Oct 16, 2025 (5-0)
• Adjoined motion to adjourn (5-0)

Fire Station Building Committee

The Fire Station Building Committee will meet to elect its leadership and review the committee's charge and current project status. The body will also establish a meeting schedule.

• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Clerk
• Review of Committee Charge and Project Status

The Fire Station Building Committee elected its officers: Adele Coughlin as Chair, Wes Russell as Vice‑Chair, and Heather Sue Murphy as Clerk, each by an 8‑0 vote. The committee also approved the proposed meeting schedule by an 8‑0 vote and then adjourned the meeting.

• Elected Adele Coughlin as Chair (8-0)
• Elected Wes Russell as Vice‑Chair (8-0)
• Elected Heather Sue Murphy as Clerk (8-0)
• Approved meeting schedule as presented (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Fire Station Building Committee

The committee will hold a three‑hour working session to understand the Fire Department’s current operations and procedures. The purpose is to develop a baseline for future fire station design. No votes will be taken and the meeting will not be recorded or broadcast.

• Introductions of committee members
• Discussion of the Fire Department Program
• Identify next steps for establishing a design baseline
• Schedule future meeting on November 5, 2025 at 6 PM

The Fire Station Building Committee met on November 4, 2025 for a three‑hour working session to review the fire department’s current operations and develop a design baseline. No votes were taken and no formal decisions were adopted. H2M was asked to draft a revised fire department program and deliver it to the committee within two weeks. The committee’s first business meeting is scheduled for November 5, 2025 at 6 PM.

Select Board

The Select Board will review and approve meeting minutes from October 20, 2025, and discuss executive session minutes. The board will hear a public hearing for a Common Victualler and entertainment license for Brambleberry Bake Shoppe at 9 Kendall Road. New business includes a request for comment on a ZBA matter at 394 Middlesex Road, amendments to the Fire Station Building Committee charge, and appointments to the Fire Station Building Committee and the ZBA. The meeting also includes a Civic Leadership Academy graduation, a Town Manager report, and updates from the Fire Station Building Committee.

• Public hearing – Common Victualler & entertainment license for Brambleberry Bake Shoppe, 9 Kendall Road
• Request for comment – ZBA – 394 Middlesex Road
• Review/Amend Fire Station Building Committee charge
• Consider appointment of associate member(s) to Fire Station Building Committee
• Appointment to ZBA, Alternate – Donald Persons

The board approved the October 20 regular and executive session minutes and released the December 6, 2021 executive minutes. It granted a Common Victualler and entertainment license to Brambleberry Bake Shoppe at 9 Kendall Road. The Fire Station Building Committee charge was amended to add two associate members, and Paul Lalicata was appointed as an associate member. Donald Persons was appointed as an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, and the board took no action on a sign‑variance request for 394 Middlesex Road.

• Approved October 20, 2025 regular session minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved but did not release October 20, 2025 executive session minutes (4-0-0)
• Released December 6, 2021 executive session minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved Common Victualler and weekday & Sunday entertainment license for Brambleberry Bake Shoppe at 9 Kendall Road (4-0-0)
• Amended Fire Station Building Committee charge to add two associate members (4-0-0)
• Appointed Paul Lalicata as Associate Member of Fire Station Building Committee (4-0-0)
• Appointed Donald Persons as Alternate Member of Zoning Board of Appeals (4-0-0)
• Took no action on ZBA variance request for 394 Middlesex Road (no vote recorded)

School Committee

The Tyngsborough School Committee will meet to discuss a solar power purchasing agreement for the Middle School and a school calendar adjustment. The body will also review a presentation on the TES school opening and personnel notifications for new hires.

• Middle School Solar Power Purchasing Agreement
• TPS School Calendar Adjustment
• TES School Opening Presentation
• Notification of new hires: Ian King (Director of Facilities) and James Powell (THS 2nd Shift Custodian)
• September 2025 Financial Packet and October 1, 2025 Enrollment

School Committee

The Tyngsborough School Committee will meet on Oct 28, 2025 to consider several agenda items. New business includes a presentation on the TES school opening, a proposal for a Middle School solar power purchasing agreement, and a TPS school calendar adjustment. Finance items include signing of bills, payroll, and reviewing the September 2025 financial packet and October 1 enrollment. The committee will also hear updates on unfinished business, subcommittee reports, and new personnel notifications.

• Middle School Solar Power Purchasing Agreement (new business)
• TES School Opening Presentation (new business)
• TPS School Calendar Adjustment (new business)
• Signing of Bills and Payroll (finance)
• Notification of new hires: Ian King, Director of Facilities; James Powell, THS 2nd Shift Custodian (personnel)

School Committee

The Tyngsborough School Committee will discuss several new business items, including a presentation on the TES school opening, a solar power purchasing agreement for the middle school, and an adjustment to the TPS school calendar. Unfinished business updates on the MSBA and TE S Strategy for District Improvement will also be reviewed. Finance items such as signing of bills and payroll will be addressed before the meeting adjourns.

• Middle School Solar Power Purchasing Agreement
• TES School Opening Presentation
• TPS School Calendar Adjustment
• Signing of Bills
• Signing of Payroll

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will review the FY27 budget proposal. They will consider items such as tuition reimbursement, holiday event plans, and the director’s contract. Additional topics include the director’s upcoming absence, holiday opening hours, and a planned tea‑party event.

• FY27 Budget Discussion
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Sign Director’s Contract
• Director’s Absence
• Plan Holiday Open House

Conservation Commission

The Tyngsboro Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several permit applications, including a 7‑lot residential subdivision called Otis Woods, a PFAS treatment facility, new house lots, a dock replacement, and a bank wall project. It will also make a determination to remove an oak tree and address an enforcement order for buffer‑zone filling. Administrative items include approval of the October 14 minutes and routine correspondence.

• 25 Ingalls Rd – Notice of Intent and Major Stormwater Management Permit for a 16.49‑acre, 7‑lot Otis Woods Open Space Residential Subdivision
• 166 Frost Rd – Major Stormwater Management Permit for an 82’ × 40’ PFAS treatment facility
• 52 Patriot Rd – Major Stormwater Management Permit for five new single‑family house lots with septic systems, wells, and utilities
• 212 Massapoag Rd – Notice of Intent to replace an existing wooden dock with a new aluminum dock
• 59 Middlesex Rd – Commission determination to remove one oak tree

The Conservation Commission voted unanimously to issue a Major Stormwater Management Permit for the Dracut Water Supply District’s PFAS treatment facility at 166 Frost Rd. It also approved a Standard Order of Conditions for the granite wall project at 222 Massapoag Rd and a Negative Determination for the septic project at 11 Lawndale Rd. Additional actions included waiving certain wetlands‑protection requirements and continuing several public hearings to November 25, 2025.

• Issued Standard Order of Conditions for 222 Massapoag Rd (5-0)
• Issued Major Stormwater Management Permit for 166 Frost Rd (5-0)
• Issued Negative Determination for 11 Lawndale Rd (5-0)
• Approved removal of 1 oak tree at 59 Middlesex Rd (5-0)
• Waived Wetlands Protection Bylaw requirements for 222 Massapoag Rd (5-0)
• Waived Wetlands Protection Bylaw requirements for 186 Massapoag Rd (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for 212 Massapoag Rd to Nov 25, 2025 (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for 52 Patriot Rd to Nov 25, 2025 (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is meeting for a site visit at 25 Ingalls Road. This visit is part of the review process for a Notice of Intent and Major Stormwater Management Permit application.

• Site visit at 25 Ingalls Rd. (Map 9, Parcel 15-2) regarding a Notice of Intent and Major Stormwater Management Permit application

Planning Board

The Tyngsborough Planning Board will attend a site visit at 25 Ingalls Rd. The visit is part of the board’s review of the subdivision for that parcel. No formal decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Site visit to 25 Ingalls Rd as part of subdivision review

Sewer Commission

The Sewer Commission will review and approve meeting minutes and bill warrants, discuss the Phase 2 Sewer Project and various Phase I West items, and consider requests from local developers and the housing authority. An executive session will be held to discuss pending litigation involving Plaza at Pondview Place and Vesper-Country Club. The meeting also includes reports from the Sewer Administrator and Senior Foreman.

• Phase 2 Sewer Project discussion
• Phase I West discussion – 50 Westford Road
• Flint’s Corner Development considerations
• Tyngsborough Housing Authority request to connect Brimley Terrace
• Executive session on Plaza at Pondview Place litigation

The Sewer Commission approved the MVCP grant to start the Phalanx design, with work slated to finish by spring. The commission also approved the regular and executive‑session meeting minutes from October 9, 2025, each by a 3‑0‑0 vote. A motion to adjourn the meeting passed unanimously. No other actions were voted on.

• MVCP grant approved to start Phalanx design (no vote recorded)
• Approved meeting minutes from 10/9/25 (3-0-0)
• Approved executive session minutes from 10/9/25 (3-0-0)
• Motion to adjourn passed (3-0-0)

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will review cost estimates for the Winslow School exterior restoration. The body will also receive an update on the Fire Station building project.

• Cost estimates for Winslow School exterior restoration
• Fire Station building project update

Northern Middlesex Council of Governments

At the October 22 meeting, the Northern Middlesex MPO will vote to endorse a $2,194,535 Tewksbury intersection improvement adjustment and to release a $21,900,000 BUILD grant for the Lowell Bridge Preservation Project for a 21‑day public comment period. The board will also approve the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes and adopt updated safety targets in the LRTA safety plan. Additional items include setting future meeting dates and providing updates on regional transportation projects.

• Endorse $2,194,535 Tewksbury Main St/Pleasant St & North St/East St intersection improvements (project #612609, scheduled 2027)
• Release $21,900,000 BUILD grant for Lowell Bridge Preservation Project with 21‑day public comment period (2026)
• Approve September 24, 2025 NMMPO meeting minutes
• Adopt updated safety targets in the LRTA Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan
• Discuss alternate dates for November and December meetings

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability Committee will vote to approve the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes. It will discuss upcoming community events such as the Repair Café on October 25 and Zero Waste Day on November 1. The committee will review updates to energy programs, waste‑tracking efforts, and education outreach materials. Additional items include member reports and scheduling the next meeting.

• Approve September 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Upcoming events: Repair Café – Oct 25, 2025 (The Beehive, 11‑2 pm) and Zero Waste Day – Nov 1, 2025 (TES, 9‑12 pm)
• Energy program updates: Homeworks Energy numbers, appliance trade‑in program, Mass Save/National Grid cost‑savings, reduced delivery rate for homes with heat pumps
• Waste reduction: trash and recycling tracking
• Education & outreach: new resident packets, The Bridge, school newsletters

The committee voted to approve the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes with a 4‑0‑0 vote. A motion to adjourn was also passed unanimously (4‑0‑0). The meeting was formally adjourned at 7:25 PM.

• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (vote 4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (vote 4-0-0)

Council on Aging

The Tyngsborough Council on Aging will approve minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting and hear the director's report, which includes a budget update and upcoming events. Members will receive updates from the Evening Activities and Dementia Friendly subcommittees, including a Memory Café scheduled for November 12. The board will consider the new SHINE program and listen to public comment from the Tyngsborough Commission on Disabilities.

• Approve minutes from September 16, 2025
• Director's budget report
• Evening Activities subcommittee update
• Dementia Friendly subcommittee update – next Memory Café on Nov 12
• Discussion of the SHINE program

The Board voted 3‑0‑4 to approve the September meeting minutes. No formal actions were taken on program proposals or budget items. The meeting was then adjourned by a 7‑0‑0 vote. The October minutes were later approved on November 18 by a 4‑0‑3 vote.

• Approved September minutes (vote 3-0-4)
• Adjourned October meeting (vote 7-0-0)
• Approved October minutes on November 18 (vote 4-0-3)

Select Board

The Select Board will review and approve meeting minutes, hear citizen comments, and receive the Town Manager's report. Two public hearings are scheduled: one for a special permit by the Dracut Water Supply District for a PFAS treatment facility at 166 Frost Road, and another for a weekday and Sunday entertainment license for Augusta’s 440 Middlesex Rd. New business includes discussion of the preferred location for a new fire station on the Winslow School parcel, updates to the Code of Conduct, the Board's communication process, the Cannabis Social Equity Policy, and a Planning Board request for comments on 25 Ingalls Rd. Otis Woods, along with several committee appointments.

• Public hearing: special permit application by Dracut Water Supply District for PFAS treatment facility at 166 Frost Road
• Public hearing: weekday & Sunday entertainment license application for Augusta’s 440 Middlesex Rd.
• Discuss/approve preferred location of new fire station on Winslow School parcel
• Review/approve Cannabis Social Equity Policy
• Planning Board request for comments – 25 Ingalls Rd. Otis Woods

The Board granted a Special Permit for the Dracut Water Supply District PFAS treatment facility at 166 Frost Road and approved an entertainment license for Augusta’s at 440 Middlesex Road. It directed the Fire Station Building Committee to design the new fire station on or about the Winslow School site and adopted updates to the town’s Cannabis Social Equity policy. The Board also approved meeting minutes, appointed a board representative to the fire station committee, and recorded the vote outcomes.

• Approved regular session minutes of Oct 6, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Approved executive session minutes of Oct 6, 2025, not released (5-0-0)
• Granted Special Permit for PFAS treatment facility at 166 Frost Road with conditions (5-0-0)
• Approved weekday and Sunday entertainment license for Augusta’s at 440 Middlesex Road (5-0-0)
• Directed Fire Station Building Committee to locate new fire station on Winslow School parcel (4-1-0)
• Approved updates to Cannabis Social Equity policy (5-0-0)
• Appointed Adele Coughlin as Select Board Representative to Fire Station Building Committee (5-0-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on a special permit and a definitive subdivision for a 16.49‑acre parcel at 25 Ingalls Rd., to be known as Otis Woods, in an R‑1 zoning district. The board will discuss whether to adopt a local ADU bylaw or follow the new state ADU legislation. Project updates on The Enclave by Toll Brothers will be presented, and the September 18, 2025 minutes will be approved.

• Public hearing – special permit for a 16.49‑acre, 7‑lot Open Space Residential subdivision at 25 Ingalls Rd. (Parcels 16-0 & 15-2) in R‑1 district
• Public hearing – definitive subdivision approval for the same parcel, to be named Otis Woods
• Discussion on adopting a local ADU bylaw versus state ADU requirements
• Project updates on The Enclave (Toll Brothers)
• Approval of Planning Board minutes from September 18, 2025

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding a proposed 7-lot Open Space Residential Subdivision at 25 Ingalls Rd. The board will also discuss Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) bylaws and receive updates on The Enclave project by Toll Brothers.

• Special Permit request for 7-lot Open Space Residential Subdivision at 25 Ingalls Rd.
• Definitive Subdivision approval for 'Otis Woods' at 25 Ingalls Rd.
• Discussion on adopting a Local ADU Bylaw versus State ADU requirements
• Project updates from Toll Brothers regarding The Enclave

The Board approved the August 21, 2025 minutes with a 5‑0 vote. It expressed support for installing an additional street light at 50 Locust Ave. The Board reserved comment on the Dracut Water District PFAS treatment facility proposal. The meeting was adjourned with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved August 21, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Supported additional street light at 50 Locust Ave (no vote recorded)
• Reserved comment on Dracut Water District PFAS treatment facility proposal
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Assessors

The Tyngsboro Board of Assessors will review personal property accounts by value and tax. It will also consider motor vehicle excise tax abatements for September 2025 and related FY2026 commitments, as well as Chapter 61 and 61A liens. Old business includes the Dracut Water Sewer District in‑lieu tax payments for 2024‑2025 and an affordable housing state requirement.

• Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Abatements for September 2025 (FY 2026)
• Motor Vehicle Excise Tax 2025 Commitment #5 – warrant to Tax Collector (FY 2026)
• Chapter 61 and Chapter 61A liens for recording due to subdivision and ownership transfer
• Dracut Water Sewer District in‑lieu of tax payment for 2024 and 2025 at 440 Middlesex Road
• Review of Personal Property Accounts by Value and Tax

Middle School Building Committee

The Tyngsborough Middle School Building Committee will meet to approve invoices, review the project budget, and receive updates on construction progress. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 PM at Tyngsborough Middle School.

• Approval of September 17, 2025, meeting minutes
• Review of project budget and approval of invoices
• Construction progress and look-ahead updates
• Public comment period
• Meeting at Tyngsborough Middle School, 50 Norris Road

Middle School Building Committee

The Tyngsboro Middle School Building Committee will consider approval of the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes. It will review the project budget and vote to approve related invoices and commitments. Updates on design, construction progress, and correspondence will be presented, followed by a public comment period.

• Approve September 17, 2025 meeting minutes (vote required)
• Review project budget and approve invoices & commitments (vote required)
• Designer/OPM/CM updates on construction progress and look‑ahead
• Correspondence
• Public comment

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council will meet to vote on funding and a required report. The body will also discuss member responsibilities, the Mass Cultural Grant, and invoice approvals.

• Vote on funding and required report
• Discussion on reorganization
• Review of member responsibilities
• Mass Cultural Grant discussion
• Invoice approvals

Northern Middlesex Council of Governments

The Northern Middlesex Council of Governments will install its officers, approve the September 17 minutes, and vote on the financial report and warrant. It will also announce upcoming MPO and council meetings and hold a program with a keynote and service awards. No other business is listed at this time.

• Installation of NMCOG officers: Stephen Themelis (Chair), Phil Thibault (Vice Chair), Gerard Frechette (Treasurer), Mary McBride (Clerk), Pat Wojtas (MPO Rep)
• Approval of minutes from September 17, 2025 (vote required)
• Approval of the financial report and warrant (vote required)
• Scheduling of next MPO meeting (Oct 22) and NMCOG council meeting (Nov 19)
• Distinguished Service Awards presented during the program

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Tyngsboro Economic Development Advisory Committee will meet on October 14, 2025 at 1:00 pm in the Town Hall Community Room. The agenda calls for discussion of the committee’s charge, ideas for a website and its format, setting goals for the next quarter, and planning next steps and the following meeting date. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review committee charge
• Website ideas and format
• Setting goals for the quarter
• Next steps and meeting date

Capital Asset Management Committee

The Capital Asset Management Committee will meet to approve minutes and discuss funding options for the Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Plan. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 6:30 PM in Meeting Room 1 at Town Hall.

• Approve October 1, 2025 meeting minutes
• FY27 Capital Plan - Funding Options discussion
• Meeting to be held at Town Hall, 25 Bryant Lane

The Capital Asset Management Committee approved the minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting by a 4‑0‑0 vote. The committee then adjourned the meeting, also by a 4‑0‑0 vote. Members asked the Finance Director to add financing‑scenario analyses to the five‑year forecast.

• Approved meeting minutes from Oct 1, 2025 (vote 4-0-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (vote 4-0-0)
• Requested Finance Director add financing scenarios to five‑year forecast

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several stormwater and land‑use permits, including a new single‑family home at 137 Pawtucket Blvd, a granite block bank wall at 222 Massapoag Rd, a dock replacement at 212 Massapoag Rd, a PFAS treatment facility at 166 Frost Rd, and a residential subdivision called Otis Woods at 25 Ingalls Rd. The commission will also decide to remove two maple trees at 146 Massapoag Rd, issue an enforcement order for filling in a buffer zone at 401 Dunstable Rd, and consider a certificate of compliance request for 10 Cedar Lane. Administrative items include approval of minutes, correspondence, and new business topics. The meeting is scheduled for October 14, 2025 at 7:00 pm in the Town Hall Community Room.

• Notice of Intent and Minor Stormwater Management Permit for new single‑family dwelling at 137 Pawtucket Blvd.
• After‑the‑Fact Notice of Intent for granite block bank wall at 222 Massapoag Rd.
• Notice of Intent for replacement of wooden dock with aluminum dock at 212 Massapoag Rd.
• Major Stormwater Management Permit for 82’ x 40’ PFAS treatment facility at 166 Frost Rd.
• Notice of Intent and Major Stormwater Management Permit for 7‑lot Otis Woods subdivision at 25 Ingalls Rd.

The Conservation Commission voted to continue public hearings on six development applications, moving their dates to later in October or November. It also ratified a prior determination to remove two maple trees at 146 Massapoag Rd. The commission issued a Certificate of Compliance for 10 Cedar Lane and approved the September 23 minutes.

• Continued 137 Pawtucket Blvd hearing to Nov 25, 2025 (6-0)
• Continued 222 Massapoag Rd hearing to Oct 28, 2025 (6-0)
• Continued 212 Massapoag Rd hearing to Oct 28, 2025 (6-0)
• Continued 166 Frost Rd hearing to Oct 28, 2025 (6-0)
• Continued 52 Patriot Rd hearing to Oct 28, 2025 (6-0)
• Continued 25 Ingalls Rd hearing to Oct 28, 2025 (7-0)
• Ratified removal of two maple trees at 146 Massapoag Rd (7-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 10 Cedar Lane (7-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Tyngsborough Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on October 9, 2025 to consider a special permit application for a second front‑lit channel‑letter wall sign at the Taka Restaurant, 440 Middlesex Road, Building F, Unit 1. The board will also approve the minutes from the September 11, 2025 meeting and address any new or old business items.

• Special permit request for a second front‑lit channel‑letter wall sign (40" x 292") at Taka Restaurant, 440 Middlesex Rd., Bldg. F, Unit 1
• Approval of minutes from the September 11, 2025 meeting
• Discussion of new business items (unspecified)
• Discussion of old business items (unspecified)

The Zoning Board of Appeals voted 5-0 to close the current public hearing on the Taka Restaurant sign application and to continue the hearing to November 13, 2025. The Board also approved the September 11, 2025 minutes by a 5-0 vote and then adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Closed the public hearing on Taka Restaurant sign application (5-0)
• Continued the hearing to November 13, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved September 11, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

Sewer Commission

The Tyngsboro Sewer Commission will review the Phase 2 Sewer Project and several items from prior meetings, including Phase I West discussions at 50 Westford Road and the 95‑97 Westford Road Mobil Station. The commission will approve minutes and bill warrants from the September 25 meeting. An executive session will be held to discuss pending litigation involving Plaza at Pondview Place, LLC and Vesper‑Country Club.

• Phase 2 Sewer Project
• Phase I West discussion – 50 Westford Road and 95‑97 Westford Rd Mobil Station
• Flint’s Corner Development
• Tyngsborough Housing Authority – Brimley Terrace request to connect
• Executive session: litigation – Plaza at Pondview Place, LLC and Vesper‑Country Club

The Sewer Commission approved the regular meeting minutes from 9/25/25 and the executive‑session minutes from that date (the latter will not be released). Commissioners then moved, seconded and unanimously approved an executive‑session to discuss the Vesper‑Country Club litigation. The meeting was adjourned after the motion passed.

• Approved regular meeting minutes from 9/25/25 (3-0-0)
• Approved executive‑session minutes from 9/25/25, not to be released (3-0-0)
• Motion to go into executive session to discuss pending litigation passed unanimously (FP seconded)
• Motion to adjourn passed (3-0-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the budget schedule for FY27 and a preliminary five-year budget forecast. The body will also appoint a representative to the Fire Station Building Committee.

• Review of FY27 Budget Schedule
• Preliminary Five Year Budget Forecast
• Appointment of representative to Fire Station Building Committee

The committee approved the July 7, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. It then appointed Phillip Carignan as the Finance Committee’s representative on the Fire Station Building Committee, also by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 PM with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved July 7, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Appointed Phillip Carignan as Finance Committee representative to Fire Station Building Committee (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees Finance and Budget Subcommittee will meet on October 8, 2025 to review the FY 2027 budget for the Tyngsboro public library. No specific agenda items are listed beyond the overall budget discussion.

Board of Library Trustees

The Finance and Budget Subcommittee of the Tyngsboro Board of Library Trustees will meet on October 8, 2025. The meeting’s purpose is to review and consider the FY 2027 budget for the library. No specific agenda items are listed beyond the budget discussion.

Recreation Committee

The Recreation Committee will provide information on the upcoming softball fall program and basketball registration. It will also give updates on the Select Board, the Concert Series event scheduled for Oct. 18 (Last World Sign Day), and the Festival of Trees. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Softball Fall program info
• Basketball Registration info
• Select Board update
• Concert Series – Last World Sign Day, Oct 18
• Festival of Trees updates

School Committee

The Tyngsborough School Committee meeting will approve the minutes from the September 9 and September 23 sessions, hear citizen comments, and announce personnel changes. It will review unfinished business items such as the MSBA update and competency determination, and hold a new business discussion on the TPS policy. The finance portion will include signing of bills and payroll. The meeting will conclude with a general discussion and an executive session.

• Approval of minutes from 9/9/2025 and 9/23/2025 meetings
• Notification of new hire: Michael Pincence, TES paraprofessional
• Notification of resignation: Ryan Pike, Facilities Director
• New business discussion: TPS policy
• Finance: signing of bills and payroll

Cultural Council

The Tyngsborough Cultural Council will meet on October 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes a vote on funding and a required report, a discussion on reorganization, and a review of member responsibilities. The council will also consider a Mass Cultural Grant and approve invoices. No other items are listed.

• Vote on Funding/Required Report
• Reorganization Discussion
• Member Responsibilities
• Mass Cultural Grant
• Invoice approvals

Commission on Disability

The Commission on Disability will meet to review meeting minutes and discuss resources for the commission website. The agenda includes reviewing service animal best practices and etiquette guides.

• Review and approval of September 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Service Animal Best Practices and ADA Service Animals FAQs for the website
• Discussion of United Spinal Association Etiquette Guide for the website
• Meeting with MOD Planning
• Planning for future presentations

The commission approved the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes. Members agreed to post the United Spinal Association Etiquette Guide on the website. The meeting was adjourned with a 5‑0‑0 vote, and the October 6 minutes were later approved with a 4‑0‑1 vote (Meg Mac Dowell abstaining).

• Approved September 8, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carries)
• Confirmed United Spinal Association Etiquette Guide ready to post on website
• Adjourned meeting (vote 5‑0‑0)
• Approved October 6, 2025 minutes with correction (vote 4‑0‑1, Meg Mac Dowell abstaining)

Board of Health

The Tyngsborough Board of Health will meet to review updates from the Health Director and discuss a matter regarding 52 Patriot Rd. The board will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from August 11 and September 8, 2025.

• Discussion regarding 52 Patriot Rd.
• Health Director updates
• Approval of August 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of September 8, 2025 meeting minutes

Select Board

The Select Board will review and vote on several items, including a $9.2 million General Obligation bond anticipation note, and will hold hearings on permits and common victualler applications for specific businesses. They will also discuss a joint meeting with the Historical Commission about the Winslow School parcel and consider a change of ownership for Tavern in the Square. Additionally, the Town Manager will give a report and routine business will be addressed.

• Approval of $9.2M General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes
• Special Permit Hearing – DWSD PFAS Treatment Facility, 166 Frost Road
• Common Victualler Application – True Coffee LLC, 161 Westford Road
• Change of Ownership interest – Tavern in the Square, 440 Middlesex Road
• ZBA Request for Comment – Taka Restaurant, 440 Middlesex Road

The board approved the sale of $9.2 million General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes at a 3.5% interest rate. It also approved Common Victualler licenses for True Coffee LLC and Choice Indian Restaurant, and continued the DWSD PFAS Treatment Facility hearing to Oct 20. Additional actions included directing a new fire‑station schematic design, adopting a fire‑station building committee charge, and approving a change of ownership for Tavern in the Square.

• Approved September 22, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Continued DWSD PFAS Treatment Facility hearing to Oct 20, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Approved Common Victualler license for True Coffee LLC, 161 Westford Rd Unit C (5-0-0)
• Approved Common Victualler and entertainment license for Choice Indian Restaurant, 440 Middlesex Rd Unit A (5-0-0)
• Directed Town Manager to proceed with schematic design of a new fire station only (5-0-0)
• Approved $9.2M General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes sale (5-0-0)
• Approved change of officers and ownership interest for Tavern in the Square, 440 Middlesex Rd (5-0-0)
• Adopted Fire Station Building Committee charge (5-0-0)

Historical Commission

The Tyngsboro Historical Commission will hold a joint meeting with the Select Board. The agenda item concerns the Winslow School parcel. No other business is listed.

• Joint meeting with the Select Board – discussion of the Winslow School parcel

Conservation Commission

The Tyngsboro Conservation Commission will hold a site visit at 52 Patriot Road to review the Major Stormwater Management Permit application. The public is invited to attend, and questions can be directed to the Conservation Director.

• Site visit to 52 Patriot Rd for Major Stormwater Management Permit review

Planning Board

The Tyngsborough Planning Board will hold a remote executive session to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation in the case Michael Farris et al v. Tyngsborough Planning Board (Civil Docket No. 2481CV02257). The meeting is called under Exemption 3, which permits discussion of matters that could be detrimental if addressed in an open meeting. No other agenda items are listed.

• Discuss strategy for collective bargaining or litigation in Michael Farris et al v. Tyngsborough Planning Board (Civil Docket No. 2481CV02257)

Capital Asset Management Committee

The Capital Asset Management Committee will meet to approve past meeting minutes and discuss the FY27-FY31 Capital Plan process. The meeting is a standard reorganization and review session.

• Approve meeting minutes from Dec 2024 to Mar 2025
• Review FY27-FY31 Capital Plan process
• Meeting scheduled at Tyngsborough High School PDC Room

Sewer Commission

The Sewer Commission will hold a public hearing regarding proposed changes to the Sewer Assessment and User Charge System regulations. The body will also discuss the Phase 2 Sewer Project and various property connection requests. Executive sessions are scheduled to discuss legal counsel and pending litigation.

• Public hearing on connection fees and special/supplemental connection fees
• Discussion on 50 Westford Road and 95-97 Westford Rd Mobil Station
• Request to connect from Tyngsborough Housing Authority-Brimley Terrace
• Discussion on Flint’s Corner Development and Bridlevale-Pawtucket Blvd
• Litigation regarding Plaza at Pondview Place, LLC v. Town of Tyngsborough Sewer Commission

The commission voted unanimously to adopt revised language for the Sewer Assessment and User Charge System, removing sections 1.2, 2.3.2, and 2.3.3. It also closed the public portion of the hearing and approved the August 14, 2025 meeting minutes, including executive‑session minutes. The commission authorized the purchase of two spare pumps that were already budgeted.

• Approved changes to Sewer Assessment and User Charge System (3-0-0)
• Closed public portion of the hearing (3-0-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from 8/14/25 (3-0-0)
• Approved executive session minutes from 8/14/25 (3-0-0)
• Granted permission to order two spare pumps (budgeted)
• Entered executive session and adjourned (passed)
• Adjourned the meeting (3-0-0)

Northern Middlesex Council of Governments

The Northern Middlesex Metropolitan Planning Organization will approve the August 27, 2025 meeting minutes. Staff will provide an update on the reappointment and appointment of NMMPO members. Project updates will be given for several transportation studies, and a status report will be presented on Transportation Improvement Program projects that are under design and construction. An open forum will allow community comments.

• Approval of the August 27, 2025 NMMPO meeting minutes (vote required)
• Update on reappointment and appointment of NMMPO members per the March 2025 Memorandum of Understanding
• Dracut Transportation Prioritization Study update
• LRTA Jobs‑Accessibility Analysis update
• Status report on Transportation Improvement Program projects under design and construction

School Committee

The Policy Sub Committee is meeting to discuss language revisions to existing policies and the creation of a new policy. The body will also review legal definition changes regarding Title IX.

• Language revision for Policy FG (Flag)
• Language revision for Policy JLCD (Student Medication Administration)
• Creation of new Policy (CTE)
• Review of Title IX legal definition changes

School Committee

The Tyngsboro School Committee will hear a student presentation and updates from the Policy Subcommittee. It will discuss district policy matters, including Massachusetts cell phone legislation and next steps for the schools. The meeting will also include finance actions such as signing bills and payroll.

• Notification of request for parental leave for Special Ed teacher Vincent Papageorgiou
• Student presentation by Camryn Times, Student Representative
• Policy Subcommittee update
• Discussion of MA cell phone legislation and TPS next steps
• Signing of bills and payroll in the Finance section

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several pending applications. These include a notice of intent for a granite block bank wall at 222 Massapoag Rd, a dock replacement at 212 Massapoag Rd, a major stormwater permit for a PFAS treatment facility at 166 Frost Rd, and a stormwater permit for five new houses at 52 Patriot Rd. The commission will also review a certificate of compliance request for Westford Rd & Dunstable Rd and address routine administrative matters.

• After‑the‑Fact Notice of Intent for granite block bank wall, sand removal and sod installation at 222 Massapoag Rd (within Lake Massapoag buffer zone).
• Notice of Intent to replace existing wooden dock with an aluminum dock at 212 Massapoag Rd.
• Major Stormwater Management Permit for a new 82’ × 40’ PFAS treatment facility at 166 Frost Rd (Dracut Water Supply District).
• Major Stormwater Management Permit for development of five single‑family homes, septic systems and wells at 52 Patriot Rd.
• Request for Certificate of Compliance for Westford Rd & Dunstable Rd (Swan Rd to U.S. Rt 3), DEP# 309‑0918.

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on four projects, including a water treatment facility and a five-home development. The body will also consider a Certificate of Compliance for work on Westford Rd. and Dunstable Rd.

• 166 Frost Rd.: Proposed 82’ x 40’ PFAS treatment facility by Dracut Water Supply District
• 52 Patriot Rd.: Proposed development of five new house lots and single-family dwellings
• 222 Massapoag Rd.: After-the-Fact Notice of Intent for a granite block bank wall and sod installation
• 212 Massapoag Rd.: Proposed replacement of a wooden dock with an aluminum dock
• Westford Rd. & Dunstable Rd.: Request for Certificate of Compliance (DEP# 309-0918)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct public hearings on four continued applications regarding shoreline work and stormwater management. The body will also consider a Certificate of Compliance for a project at Westford Rd. and Dunstable Rd.

• 166 Frost Rd.: Proposed 82’ x 40’ PFAS treatment facility by Dracut Water Supply District
• 52 Patriot Rd.: Proposed development of five single-family house lots
• 222 Massapoag Rd.: After-the-Fact Notice of Intent for a granite block bank wall and sod installation
• 212 Massapoag Rd.: Proposed replacement of a wooden dock with an aluminum dock
• Westford Rd. & Dunstable Rd.: Request for Certificate of Compliance (DEP# 309-0918)

The Conservation Commission voted 6‑0 to issue a Certificate of Compliance for the Westford Rd & Dunstable Rd (Swan Rd to US Rt 3) project. It also voted unanimously to continue four pending applications to the October 14, 2025 meeting. The minutes from September 9, 2025 were approved, and the commission advised the homeowner at 50 Davis St that a permit is required for beach‑sand placement.

• Issued Certificate of Compliance for Westford Rd & Dunstable Rd (6-0)
• Continued 222 Massapoag Rd application to Oct 14, 2025 (6-0)
• Continued 212 Massapoag Rd application to Oct 14, 2025 (6-0)
• Continued 166 Frost Rd application to Oct 14, 2025 (6-0)
• Continued 52 Patriot Rd application to Oct 14, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Advised 50 Davis St homeowner that a permit is required for beach‑sand placement
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Select Board

The board will review and approve the September 8 meeting minutes. It will discuss Ironwood Park in a joint session with the Recreation Committee. New business includes changing the DBA and licensing for Mami Luz’s Café LLC and ratifying the Town Manager contract for fiscal years 2027‑2029. The board will also appoint Stephen Guido to the Recreation Committee.

• Change of DBA and Alcohol, Entertainment & Common Vic licenses for Mami Luz’s Café LLC
• Ratify contract approval for the Town Manager for fiscal years 2027‑2029
• Appointment of Stephen Guido to the Recreation Committee
• Joint meeting with the Recreation Committee to discuss Ironwood Park
• Town Manager’s report covering budget and contracting matters

The Board approved the September 8 regular and executive session minutes. It adopted a policy prohibiting rentals, fundraising and other uses at Ironwood Park and approved posted safety rules for the pickleball courts. The Board also approved a DBA change for Mami Luz Café LLC, ratified the Town Manager's contract for FY 2027‑2029, appointed Stephen Guido to the Recreation Committee, and adjourned the meeting at 9:19 PM.

• Approved September 8 regular session minutes (3-0-1)
• Approved but not released September 8 executive session minutes (3-0-1)
• Adopted Ironwood Park policy: no pavilion/clubhouse rentals or fundraising (4-0-0)
• Approved posting of safety rules on pickleball courts (4-0-0)
• Approved DBA change for Mami Luz Café LLC to "Twist by Heidy" (4-0-0)
• Ratified Town Manager contract for FY 2027‑2029 (motion carries)
• Appointed Stephen Guido to the Recreation Committee (motion carries)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:19 PM (motion carries)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will review financial and circulation reports. The meeting includes discussions on the FY26 Action Plan and the start of FY27 budget planning. Trustees will also evaluate a 5-year staffing need assessment.

• FY27 budget discussion
• 5-Year Staffing Need Assessment
• FY26 Action Plan
• Review of Head of Technical Services Job Description
• Director review

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss a development update from Toll Brothers for The Enclave and review site plans for signing. The Select Board is requesting the Board's comment on a proposed street light at 50 Locust Ave for safety reasons.

• Toll Brothers to discuss development for The Enclave
• Planning Board to review site plans for signing
• Select Board requests comment on 50 Locust Ave street light

The Planning Board approved the August 21, 2025 minutes by a 5‑0 vote. The board expressed support for a resident’s request to install a street light at 50 Locust Ave, citing safety concerns. No vote tally was recorded for that request. The meeting was then adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved August 21, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Supported street light request at 50 Locust Ave (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Assessors

The Tyngsboro Board of Assessors will review and approve several tax abatement reports, including motor vehicle, real estate, and personal property tax abatements for recent months. It will also consider the FY2026 affordable housing unit value review, the 2026 Senior Tax Work‑off program, and a participant survey for the STWO program. An executive session will be held to discuss personal exemptions and abatement applications that are not open to public inspection.

• Review and sign month‑end motor vehicle excise tax abatements for August 2025 (FY 2026)
• Review and sign month‑end real estate tax abatements for November 2024 (FY 2025) – amount omitted
• Review and sign month‑end personal property tax abatements for March 2025 (FY 2025) – amount omitted
• New business: FY 2026 affordable housing units – value review
• Old business: Dracut Water Sewer District in‑lieu of tax payment for 2024 and 2025; 440 Middlesex Road

Middle School Building Committee

The committee will meet to approve meeting minutes and review the project budget. Members will consider specific budget and change order requests and receive updates on construction progress and occupancy.

• Budget Relocation Request (BRR) #13
• Owner Change Order (OCO) #13
• Construction progress and occupancy updates
• Approval of August 13, 2025, meeting minutes

Tyngsborough Housing Authority

The Tyngsborough Housing Authority will introduce new Executive Director Linda Thibodeau and hear a presentation on Coburn Rd. from Mass Housing Partnership. The board will also review financial reports and a fire alarm project change order.

• Introduction of Executive Director Linda Thibodeau
• Coburn Rd. presentation by Laura Shufelt, Mass Housing Partnership
• Approval of Fire Alarm Project Change Order 301059-0010 for $3,642.97
• Approval of Certificate of Substantial Completion for Project 301059
• Review of July/August Accountant’s Reports and August 2025 payroll

The board unanimously approved the fire alarm project change order for $3,642.97 and the Certificate of Substantial Completion for project 301059. It also approved the August 2025 payroll, the July/August treasurer’s reports, and the Executive Director’s Report. Minutes from the August 7 and September 3 meetings were accepted, and Jennifer Polito was retained at $50 per hour during the transition.

• Approved fire alarm project change order $3,642.97 (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Substantial Completion for project 301059 (unanimous)
• Approved August 2025 payroll (unanimous)
• Approved July/August treasurer’s reports (unanimous)
• Approved Executive Director’s Report (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes of 8/7/25 (unanimous)
• Approved special meeting minutes of 9/3/25 (unanimous)
• Approved retaining Jennifer Polito at $50/hr during transition (unanimous)

Northern Middlesex Council of Governments

The Northern Middlesex Council of Governments will vote on a slate of officers, approve meeting minutes, and adopt the At Home in Greater Lowell Phase I report. The body will also discuss FY27 budget requests and a regional housing services office proposal.

• Vote required for Nominating Committee slate of officers
• Vote required to approve July 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Vote required to adopt At Home in Greater Lowell Phase I Report
• Presentation on Regional Housing Services Office proposal
• FY27 Budget Process and NMCOG Budget Requests

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability Committee is meeting to coordinate several autumn events and a workshop series. Members will discuss energy efficiency programs and outreach strategies for residents.

• Repair Cafe on October 18, 2025, at The Beehive
• Zero Waste Day on November 1, 2025, at TES
• America Recycles Day on November 15
• Workshop series on local food systems, climate disaster preparedness, and yard resiliency
• Review of National Grid Cost Savings Programs for EVs, thermostats, and batteries

The Tyngsboro Sustainability Committee approved the July 2025 meeting minutes. It also scheduled the next committee meeting for October 16, 2025. No other actions were taken.

• Approved July 2025 meeting minutes
• Scheduled next meeting for October 16, 2025

Council on Aging

The Tyngsborough Council on Aging will consider approval of the minutes from its June 17, 2025 meeting. The director will give a budget report that includes an explanation of the budget process and spending to date. Subcommittees will update the board on fall evening‑activity scheduling, community email survey results, and the Dementia Friendly program’s recent memory café and next steps. The agenda also includes public comment and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Approval of minutes from 6/17/2025
• Director’s budget report: process explanation and spending to date
• Evening Activities subcommittee – fall schedule and recommendations
• Community email survey – results and follow‑up
• Dementia Friendly subcommittee – memory café recap and next step

The board approved Rose's motion to begin the meeting at 3:30 p.m. The June meeting minutes were accepted after correcting "Mass COA" to "Age Span" with a 5‑0‑1 vote (Dianne abstained). The meeting was then adjourned by a 6‑0 vote. The September minutes were later approved at the October 21 board meeting by a 5‑0‑1 vote.

• Approved start time of 3:30 p.m. (motion by Rose, seconded, approved)
• Accepted June minutes after correction, vote 5‑0‑1 (Dianne abstained)
• Adjourned meeting, vote 6‑0
• September meeting minutes approved on Oct 21, vote 5‑0‑1

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Tyngsboro Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on September 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM in the Town Hall Community Room. The board will consider a special permit for a second‑floor addition at 20 Constantine Dr. and a side‑yard setback variance for a 15’ x 32’ garage with a room above at 35 Red Gate Rd. The meeting will also include approval of the June 12, 2025 minutes and any new or old business the chairman identifies.

• Public hearing on special permit for 20 Constantine Dr. (second‑floor addition)
• Public hearing on variance for 35 Red Gate Rd. (15’ x 32’ garage with room above)
• Approval of minutes from June 12, 2025
• New business (unspecified topics)
• Old business (unspecified topics)

The Zoning Board of Appeals appointed Nikki Caplis as Vice Chairman (4‑0). It unanimously approved a variance and a special permit for a second‑floor addition at 20 Constantine Dr. It also unanimously approved a variance for a garage addition at 35 Red Gate Rd. All votes were 5‑0 in favor.

• Appointed Nikki Caplis as Vice Chairman (4-0)
• Approved variance for lot area (49,770 sq ft) and right‑side yard setback (20.8 ft) at 20 Constantine Dr (5-0)
• Approved special permit for second‑floor addition at 20 Constantine Dr (5-0)
• Approved variance for frontage (87 ft) and left side yard setback (17.2 ft) at 35 Red Gate Rd (5-0)
• Approved minutes from June 12, 2025 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Tyngsboro Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on September 11, 2025 to consider two applications: a special permit for a second‑floor addition at 20 Constantine Dr, and a variance for a garage addition with a room above at 35 Red Gate Rd. The meeting also includes a board reorganization item and routine administrative business such as approving the June 12, 2025 minutes.

• Board Reorganization
• Public Hearing #1 – Special Permit for a second‑floor addition at 20 Constantine Dr (Parcel 36, Lot 0)
• Public Hearing #2 – Variance for a 15’ x 32’ garage addition with room above at 35 Red Gate Rd (Parcel 87, Lot 0)
• Approval of Minutes from June 12, 2025
• New Business – topics not anticipated by the Chairman

Sewer Commission

The Sewer Commission will discuss the Phase 2 Sewer Project and various Phase I West locations. The meeting includes executive sessions to review legal counsel communications regarding project fees and two pending lawsuits.

• Phase 2 Sewer Project discussion
• Phase I West discussion regarding 50 Westford Road and 95-97 Westford Rd Mobil Station
• Connection request from Tyngsborough Housing Authority-Brimley Terrace
• Discussion on Flint’s Corner Development and Bridlevale-Pawtucket Blvd
• Executive session on Plaza at Pondview Place, LLC v. Town of Tyngsborough Sewer Commission

Recreation Committee

The Tyngsboro Recreation Committee meeting will include a director report and a new‑business segment. Committee members will review a block‑party recap, share information on the fall softball program and basketball registration, and discuss a select board visit, concert series, and Festival of Trees. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Block Party recap
• Softball fall program information
• Basketball registration information
• Select Board visit discussion
• Concert series and Festival of Trees planning

School Committee

The Tyngsboro School Committee meeting will review and approve minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting and note several staff resignations. The agenda includes a student presentation, a request to approve an overnight trip for Tyngsboro High School students, and a list of families participating in the 2025‑2026 homeschool program. Finance items such as signing bills and payroll will also be addressed.

• Approval of 8/19/2025 School Committee minutes
• Notification of resignations for three paraprofessionals and a custodian
• THS Overnight Trip Presentation and Approval Request
• 2025‑2026 Homeschool Families list
• Signing of bills and payroll

School Committee

The School Committee will review new hires and resignations for FY2026. Members will discuss Superintendent goals for the 2025-2026 period and review the July 2025 financial packet.

• Notification of new hires for FY2026 including teachers for Special Education, ML, and Music
• Notification of resignation for Kelly St. Gelais, TES Teacher
• Discussion of Superintendent Goals 2025-2026
• Review of July 2025 (FY2026) financial packet and June 2025 (FY2025) final spending report
• MSBA Update

School Committee

The Tyngsborough School Committee will meet to discuss a high school overnight trip and review 2025-2026 homeschool family lists. The body will also receive updates on MSBA and teaching and learning.

• Approval request for THS Overnight Trip
• Review of 2025-2026 Homeschool Families
• Notification of resignations for Hailey Denisevich, Olivia Pacheco, and Susan Sousa
• MSBA Update
• Town of Tyngsborough Civic Leadership Academy

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several stormwater and land‑use applications, including permits to raze and rebuild a home, construct a bank wall, replace a dock, and build a PFAS treatment facility. It will also consider requests for drainage improvements and a sewer pump station demolition. Administrative items include approval of the August 26 minutes and a discussion of a Merrimack River shoreline clean‑up event.

• Notice of Intent & Minor Stormwater Management Permit for demolition and new single‑family dwelling at 137 Pawtucket Blvd.
• After‑the‑Fact Notice of Intent for a granite block bank wall and beach sand removal at 222 Massapoag Rd.
• Notice of Intent to replace a wooden dock with an aluminum dock at 212 Massapoag Rd.
• Major Stormwater Management Permit for an 82’ × 40’ PFAS treatment facility at 166 Frost Rd.
• Request for Determination of Applicability for drainage improvements near 33 Elm St.

The Conservation Commission approved a determination to remove the existing suspended wooden dock at 202 Massapoag Rd. It also approved negative determinations for the Elm St. public right‑of‑way project and the demolition of the sewer pump station at 185 Pawtucket Blvd. Several public hearings were continued to later dates, and the minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting were approved before adjournment.

• Approved Commission Determination to remove suspended wooden dock at 202 Massapoag Rd (5-0)
• Approved Negative Determination for Elm St. Public Right‑of‑Way (near 33 Elm St.) (5-0)
• Approved Negative Determination for demolition of sewer pump station at 185 Pawtucket Blvd (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for 137 Pawtucket Blvd to October 14, 2025 (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for 222 Massapoag Rd to September 23, 2025 (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for 212 Massapoag Rd to September 23, 2025 (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for 166 Frost Rd to September 23, 2025 (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for 52 Patriot Rd to September 23, 2025 (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on six applications involving stormwater management, dock replacement, drainage improvements, sewer pump removal, and a major residential development. It will also approve the minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting and discuss new business such as the Merrimack River Shoreline Clean‑Up Day. All items are continued from previous meetings or advertised in the Lowell Sun.

• 137 Pawtucket Blvd. – Notice of Intent and Minor Stormwater Management Permit to raze existing structure and build a new single‑family dwelling within floodplain buffers (DEP# 309-1028).
• 222 Massapoag Rd. – After‑the‑Fact Notice of Intent for a granite block bank wall, removal of 300 sq ft of beach sand, and sod installation within lake bank and floodplain buffers (DEP# 309-1029).
• 212 Massapoag Rd. – Notice of Intent to replace an existing wooden dock with a new aluminum dock (DEP# ????).
• Elm St. Public Right‑of‑Way near 33 Elm St. – Request for Determination of Applicability for drainage infrastructure improvements, including outfall relocation and water‑quality unit installation.
• 185 Pawtucket Blvd. – Request for Determination of Applicability for demolition and removal of an existing sewer pump station.

Historical Commission

The commission voted to accept the meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned, also unanimously. No other actions were decided.

• Accepted meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Commission on Disability

The commission approved the August 11, 2025 minutes (5-0-0). Members agreed to add the United Spinal Association etiquette guide link to the CoD webpage and to distribute a service‑animal interaction document before the October 6 meeting. Chief Woods will coordinate police and fire department presentations for the October 6 meeting. The commission also noted transportation plans for the Health & Safety Fair and confirmed a volunteer for the fair.

• Approved August 11, 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Confirmed United Spinal Association etiquette guide link can be added to CoD website
• Agreed to send service‑animal interaction document to members before Oct 6
• Chief Woods to arrange police department presentation for Oct 6 meeting
• Chief Woods to arrange fire department presentation for Oct 6 meeting
• Mr. Moore volunteered to help at the Health & Safety Fair
• Motion to adjourn passed (5-0-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health voted to move the October 13, 2025 meeting to October 6, 2025. It also tabled the private‑well regulation draft until the October 6 meeting. The minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting were tabled for further review. The September 8, 2025 meeting was adjourned at 7:45 PM.

• Change Oct 13, 2025 Board of Health meeting to Oct 6, 2025 (motion passes 4.0.0)
• Table private‑well regulations until Oct 6, 2025 meeting (motion passes 4.0.0)
• Table August 11, 2025 Board of Health minutes for further evaluation (motion passes 4.0.0)
• Adjourn September 8, 2025 meeting at 7:45 PM (motion passes 4.0.0)

Select Board

The board voted 4-0-0 to deny a one‑year extension of plowing services for Progress Avenue. It also voted 4-0-0 to approve a street opening permit for a water main at 24 Fletcher Drive. Additional motions to approve meeting minutes, enter executive session, and adjourn were each approved unanimously.

• Denied one‑year extension of plowing services for Progress Ave (4-0-0)
• Approved street opening permit for water main at 24 Fletcher Drive (4-0-0)
• Approved August 18 regular session meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved but did not release August 18 executive session minutes (4-0-0)
• Entered executive session under Exemption 2 for nonunion personnel negotiations (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:09 PM (4-0-0)

Tyngsborough Housing Authority

The board voted 4-1 to appoint Linda Thibodeau as Executive Director. A motion to approve her contract—1 year and 6.5 months, $67,938 annual salary for 26 hours per week—was adopted unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Appointed Linda Thibodeau as Executive Director (4-1 vote)
• Approved contract term of 1 year and 6.5 months with salary $67,938 per year for 26 hours/week (5 yeas)
• Adjourned the meeting (5 yeas)

Tyngsborough Housing Authority

The Housing Authority approved the July 30, 2025 meeting minutes, the accounts payable warrant report, and the June 2025 payroll, each with a unanimous vote. The July 2025 quarterly financial statements were tabled to the next month. The washer/dryer project was also tabled until a new Executive Director is hired. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved July 30, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable warrant report (unanimous)
• Approved June 2025 payroll (unanimous)
• Tabled July 2025 quarterly statements to next month
• Tabled washer/dryer project until new Executive Director hired
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission adopted Standard Orders of Conditions for the Dunstable Road and Red Gate Road culvert replacement projects, each with special wet‑weather, construction‑sequence, wetland monitoring, and invasive‑species requirements. The Commission also granted waivers of specific sections of the Tyngsborough Wetlands Protection Bylaws for both projects. A Negative Determination was issued for the 141 Middlesex Road pole structure request, and Certificates of Compliance were approved for 290 Massapoag Road and 170 Frost Road.

• Approved Standard Order of Conditions for Dunstable Rd. culvert replacement (4-0)
• Granted waiver of Wetlands Protection Bylaw sections for Dunstable Rd. project (4-0)
• Approved Standard Order of Conditions for Red Gate Rd. culvert replacement (5-0)
• Granted waiver of Wetlands Protection Bylaw sections for Red Gate Rd. project (5-0)
• Issued Negative Determination for 141 Middlesex Rd. pole structure (5-0)
• Continued hearing for 212 Massapoag Rd. dock replacement to Sep 9 (5-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 290 Massapoag Rd. (5-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 170 Frost Rd. (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a special permit for a residential addition. The board will also continue a review of a residential subdivision and receive a construction update on a religious center.

• Public hearing for a 1,198 sq. ft. addition at 20 Constantine Dr. for Temporary Independent Living Quarters
• Continued review of 'Otis Woods', a 7 lot open space residential subdivision at 25 Ingalls Rd.
• Construction update for the religious center at 147 Frost Rd.
• Executive session to discuss litigation: Michael Farris et al v. Tyngsborough Planning Board

The board approved a Special Permit for a temporary independent living quarters at 20 Constantine Drive by a 5‑0 vote. It also moved the Otis Woods subdivision hearing to September 4, 2025 with a 5‑0 vote. Minutes from the August 7 meeting were approved (4‑0‑1) and the board entered an executive session to discuss litigation strategy (4‑0). The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Special Permit for 20 Constantine Dr. (5-0)
• Continued Otis Woods subdivision hearing to Sep 4, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from Aug 7, 2025 (4-0-1)
• Entered executive session to discuss litigation strategy (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will conduct public hearings for entertainment and victualler licenses for three businesses on Middlesex Road. The board will also review a regional veterans district with Dracut and updates to Ironwood Park rules.

• Entertainment License public hearing: Yellow House Cannabis, 405 Middlesex Road
• Common Victualler License public hearing: Augusta’s, 440 Middlesex Road
• Common Victualler, Entertainment, and Wine & Malt License public hearing: Big Al’s Pizza, 266 Middlesex Road
• Review/Approval of Regional Veterans District with Dracut
• Review/Approval of Ironwood Park Rules & Regulations updates

The Board approved the July 28 regular and executive session minutes unanimously. It denied the entertainment license application for Yellow House Cannabis at 405 Middlesex Road. It approved a Common Victualler license for Augusta’s at 440 Middlesex Road and a combined Common Victualler, Entertainment, Wine & Malt license for Big Al’s Pizza at 266 Middlesex Road.

• Approve July 28 regular session minutes (5-0-0)
• Approve but not release July 28 executive session minutes (5-0-0)
• Deny Yellow House Cannabis entertainment license at 405 Middlesex Road (5-0-0)
• Approve Common Victualler license for Augusta’s at 440 Middlesex Road (5-0-0)
• Approve Common Victualler, Entertainment, Wine & Malt licenses for Big Al’s Pizza at 266 Middlesex Road (5-0-0)

Sewer Commission

The commission approved the proposed pump details for the Bridlevale development and will forward them to the developer for planning. It also approved the minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting (regular and executive session) with a 3‑0 vote, and authorized an order for sewer table handouts at the BOH fair. Motions to enter executive session and to adjourn both passed unanimously.

• Approved pump details for Bridlevale development (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 7/10/25 regular and executive session (3-0-0)
• Approved order for sewer table handouts at BOH fair
• Motion to go into Executive Session passed (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed (3-0-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review motor vehicle and real estate tax abatement reports and sign tax commitments and warrants. The body will also discuss the 2026 Senior Tax Work-off Program and preliminary new growth. An executive session is scheduled to discuss personal exemptions and abatement applications.

• Motor vehicle excise tax abatements for June 2025 and July 2025
• FY2025 Supplemental Real Estate Tax and CPA Surcharge Tax Batch 2 commitments and warrants
• Fiscal Year 2026 Amended Tax Levy Growth Report (LA13A)
• 2026 Senior Tax Work-off Program discussion
• Dracut Water Sewer District In-lieu of tax payment for 2024 and 2025

Middle School Building Committee

The committee will meet to approve invoices and commitments and review the project budget. Members will receive updates on the move, occupancy, and construction progress.

• Approval of June 25, 2025, meeting minutes
• Review of project budget and approval of invoices and commitments
• Updates on substantial completion and occupancy
• Construction progress and look-ahead report

Middle School Building Committee

The Tyngsborough Middle School Building Committee will meet at Tyngsborough High School to review the project budget, approve invoices, and receive updates on construction and occupancy.

• Approval of June 25, 2025, meeting minutes
• Review and approval of project budget and invoices
• Construction progress and look-ahead updates
• Substantial completion and occupancy update
• Move update

Recreation Committee

The committee approved the July 9, 2025 meeting minutes with a 7‑0‑1 vote. A motion to open the meeting was approved unanimously (8‑0‑0). The team reach app proposal for pickleball court usage was tabled until January with a 7‑1‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously (8‑0‑0).

• Approved July 9, 2025 minutes (7-0-1)
• Approved motion to open meeting (8-0-0)
• Tabled team reach app proposal until January (7-1-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission approved the removal of enforcement orders for 11 Old Tyng Rd. (issued 3/19/2020), 7 Alden St. (issued 10/8/2013), and 14 Davis Rd. (issued 10/3/2022). It also issued a negative determination for the Merrimack River Clean‑up Initiative, requiring additional boom information. All motions passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote.

• Lift Enforcement Orders for 11 Old Tyng Rd., 7 Alden St., 14 Davis Rd. (4-0)
• Issue Negative Determination for Merrimack River Clean‑up Initiative with condition (4-0)
• Continue hearing for 137 Pawtucket Blvd. to Sep 9, 2025 (4-0)
• Continue hearing for 222 Massapoag Rd. to Sep 9, 2025 (4-0)
• Close public hearing for 185 Pawtucket Blvd. (4-0)
• Waive abutter notice for 185 Pawtucket Blvd. (4-0)
• Find stormwater standards not applicable to 185 Pawtucket Blvd. (4-0)
• Issue Standard Order of Conditions for 185 Pawtucket Blvd. (4-0)

Historical Commission

The commission unanimously accepted the meeting minutes. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Accepted minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Commission on Disability

The Commission on Disability approved the July 14, 2025 meeting minutes with a 4‑0‑0 vote. Members agreed to move the October meeting to October 6, 2025, and no formal motion was required. The meeting was adjourned with a 4‑0‑0 vote. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved July 14, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Rescheduled October meeting to Oct 6, 2025 (agreement, no motion needed)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health accepted the minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting with a 3‑0‑1 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a 4‑0‑0 vote. No new or old business items were acted upon.

• Approved June 9, 2025 Board of Health minutes (3-0-1)
• Adjourned the August 11, 2025 meeting (4-0-0)

Planning Board

The board approved several development actions, including continuing the Otis Woods subdivision to August 21, approving minor field changes at 500 Potash Hill Road and minor site‑plan modifications at 93 Kendall Road, and releasing an $80,000 performance bond for 50 Old Tyng Road. It also appointed Jeremy Baldwin as the planning board’s representative to the Economic Development Committee and unanimously declined the Yellow House Cannabis entertainment license request. All motions passed with a 4‑0 vote.

• Continued Otis Woods subdivision to Aug 21 (4-0)
• Approved minor field change modifications at 500 Potash Hill Rd (4-0)
• Approved minor site‑plan modifications at 93 Kendall Rd (4-0)
• Released $80,000 performance bond for 50 Old Tyng Rd (4-0)
• Approved minutes for May 15 and June 5, 2025 (4-0)
• Appointed Jeremy Baldwin as planning board representative to Economic Development Committee (4-0)
• Unanimously declined Yellow House Cannabis entertainment license request (4-0)

Tyngsborough Housing Authority

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 18 meeting, the June 2025 quarterly financial statements, accounts payable report, and payroll. It also appointed two contractor authorized signatories and approved several contracts and a change order, all by unanimous vote. No motions were denied or postponed.

• Approved June 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 2025 quarterly financial statements (unanimous)
• Approved June 2025 accounts payable warrant report (unanimous)
• Approved June 2025 payroll (unanimous)
• Appointed Jennifer Polito and Diane Wojik as Contractor Authorized Signatories (unanimous)
• Approved Contract for Financial Assistance #13 for $479,429.40 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order 301059-007 for $3,211.38 (unanimous)
• Approved Flow Design, Inc. for Project 301069 – Window Replacement Phase 2 for $145,000 (unanimous)

Tyngsborough Housing Authority

The board accepted the June 18 minutes and approved the June 2025 quarterly statements, warrant report, and payroll unanimously. It appointed Jennifer Polito and Diane Wojik as contractor authorized signatories. It approved a $479,429.40 financial assistance contract, a $3,211.38 change order, and a $145,000 window‑replacement contract. All votes were unanimous.

• Accepted June 18 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 2025 quarterly statements (unanimous)
• Approved June 2025 warrant report (unanimous)
• Approved June 2025 payroll (unanimous)
• Appointed Jennifer Polito and Diane Wojik as contractor authorized signatories (unanimous)
• Approved Contract for Financial Assistance #13 for $479,429.40 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order 301059-007 for $3,211.38 (unanimous)
• Approved Flow Design, Inc. for Project 301069 – Window Replacement Phase 2 for $145,000 (unanimous)

Select Board

The Board approved the July 7 regular and executive session minutes and released several past executive minutes. It kept the Yellow House Cannabis entertainment hearing open until the August 18 meeting and granted National Grid pole petitions on Lakeview Avenue. The Board required full legal‑ad fees before issuing licenses, adopted the fire‑station designer selection procedure, and appointed Ronald Keohane to the design selection committee. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0‑0).

• Approved July 7 regular session minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved July 7 executive session minutes but not released (5-0-0)
• Released executive session minutes from Nov 2023 to May 2025 (5-0-0)
• Kept Yellow House Cannabis entertainment hearing open until Aug 18 (5-0-0)
• Granted National Grid pole petitions for two Lakeview Ave poles (5-0-0)
• Required full legal‑ad fee be paid before license issuance (5-0-0)
• Adopted Designer Selection Procedure for new fire station (5-0-0)
• Appointed Ronald Keohane to Fire Station Design Selection Committee (5-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission voted 4‑0 to approve the removal of four trees at 138 Massapoag Rd. It also voted 4‑0 to continue three public hearings (185 Pawtucket Blvd., Dunstable Rd. Culvert, Red Gate Rd. Culvert) to August 12, 2025, and to waive the reading of the legal notice for the 292 Middlesex Rd. application. The minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting were approved, and the commission adjourned.

• Approved removal of four trees at 138 Massapoag Rd. (4-0)
• Continued hearing for 185 Pawtucket Blvd. to Aug 12, 2025 (4-0)
• Continued hearing for Dunstable Rd. Culvert to Aug 12, 2025 (4-0)
• Continued hearing for Red Gate Rd. Culvert to Aug 12, 2025 (4-0)
• Waived reading of legal notice for 292 Middlesex Rd. (4-0)
• Approved minutes for July 8, 2025 meeting (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (4-0)

Historical Commission

The commission unanimously approved the meeting minutes and then unanimously adjourned the session. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Accepted minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability Committee approved a motion to retain the existing officer lineup, with a 6‑0‑0 vote. Diana Keohane was confirmed as Chair, Kristen Keegan as Vice Chair, and Keith Morse as Secretary. The committee also approved the June 2025 meeting minutes by a 6‑0‑0 vote and then adjourned the meeting.

• Keep same officer positions (Chair Diana Keohane, Vice Chair Kristen Keegan, Secretary Keith Morse) – motion carries 6‑0‑0
• Approve June 2025 meeting minutes – motion carries 6‑0‑0
• Adjourn meeting – motion carries 6‑0‑0

Commission on Disability

The Commission on Disability appointed Rae Ann Jacek as Chair, Peter Moore as Vice Chair, and Karen Wolf as Clerk, each for a term ending June 30, 2026. All three appointments were approved unanimously with a 5-0-0 vote. The body also approved the June 9, 2025 meeting minutes by a 6-0-0 vote and adjourned the meeting with a 5-0-0 vote.

• Appointed Rae Ann Jacek as Chair (5-0-0)
• Appointed Peter Moore as Vice Chair (5-0-0)
• Appointed Karen Wolf as Clerk (5-0-0)
• Accepted June 9, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Sewer Commission

The commission approved a sewer connection for an accessory dwelling unit at 265 Dunstable Road and authorized the purchase of three entitlement reduction units for 16 and 20 Kendall Road. It also approved the purchase of a universal transfer switch, ordered a generator for the Audrey Ave pump station, and released the 53G account balances. Minutes from the June 12 meeting were adopted and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved sewer connection request for 265 Dunstable Road ADU (3-0-0)
• Approved purchase of 3 ERUs for 16 & 20 Kendall Road (privilege fee) (3-0-0)
• Approved purchase of universal transfer switch as backup
• Ordered generator for Audrey Ave pump station at $31,300
• Approved release of 53G account balances
• Adopted Sewer Commission minutes from 6/12/25 (2-0-0)
• Adopted Executive Session minutes from 6/12/25 (2-0-0)
• Motion to adjourn passed (3-0-0)

Recreation Committee

The Recreation Committee approved the April 9, 2025 minutes with a 5‑0‑3 vote and the May 14, 2025 minutes with a 4‑0‑4 vote. A motion to open the meeting passed unanimously (8‑0‑0). The meeting was adjourned with a 7‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved April 9, 2025 minutes (5-0-3)
• Approved May 14, 2025 minutes (4-0-4)
• Opened meeting (8-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission approved a determination to allow soil borings for monitoring wells at 385 Dunstable Rd. It also approved tree removal at 2 Geraldine Pl and asphalt paving at 1 Pointsetta Ave. Several public hearings were continued to later dates, including three residential projects and two culvert replacement projects.

• Approved Commission Determination for 385 Dunstable Rd (soil borings) – 4‑0
• Approved Commission Determination for 2 Geraldine Pl (tree removal) – 4‑0
• Approved Commission Determination for 1 Pointsetta Ave (asphalt paving) – 4‑0
• Continued hearing for 137 Pawtucket Blvd to Aug 12, 2025 – 4‑0
• Continued hearing for 222 Massapoag Rd to Aug 12, 2025 – 4‑0
• Continued hearing for 185 Pawtucket Blvd to Aug 12, 2025 – 4‑0
• Continued hearing for Dunstable Rd Culvert to July 22, 2025 – 4‑0
• Continued hearing for Red Gate Rd Culvert to July 22, 2025 – 4‑0

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission approved the meeting minutes without dissent and then adjourned the session, also unanimously. No other substantive actions or decisions were taken.

• Accepted minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The committee elected Larry Clawson as Chair, Ralph Catalano as Vice‑Chair, and Carolyn Scafidi as Clerk, each by a 5‑0 vote. It also appointed Earl Mason to the Capital Asset Management Committee and Larry Clawson to the Community Preservation Committee, both unanimously. The April 8 and June 18, 2025 meeting minutes were approved unanimously. Finally, the committee approved a $209,050 transfer from the Health Insurance budget to cover year‑end deficits.

• Appointed Larry Clawson as Chair (5-0)
• Appointed Ralph Catalano as Vice‑Chair (5-0)
• Appointed Carolyn Scafidi as Clerk (5-0)
• Appointed Earl Mason to Capital Asset Management Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Larry Clawson to Community Preservation Committee (5-0)
• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved June 18, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved transfer of $209,050 from Health Insurance budget to other budgets (5-0)

Select Board

The Select Board approved the new Streetlight Policies and Procedures (5-0-0). It granted a Sunday Entertainment license to Milward Brewing dba Modest Roots (5-0-0). Eric Eldridge was appointed as the town's representative to the Economic Development Advisory Committee (5-0-0). The Board also approved $209,050 of year‑end fund transfers between town accounts (5-0-0).

• Approved new Streetlight Policies and Procedures (5-0-0)
• Approved Sunday Entertainment license for Milward Brewing dba Modest Roots (5-0-0)
• Appointed Eric Eldridge to Economic Development Advisory Committee (5-0-0)
• Approved $209,050 year‑end fund transfers between town accounts (5-0-0)
• Appointed Jacob Zwicker as Burial Agent (5-0-0)
• Approved Change of Officers request for AMC Theatres Tyngsboro 12 (5-0-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from June 16, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Closed public hearing on Sunday Entertainment license (5-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The commission voted 4-0 to continue the public hearing for the Vesper Country Club bunker reconstruction at 185 Pawtucket Blvd. to July 8, 2025. It unanimously approved a Standard Order of Conditions and Minor Stormwater Management Permit for 66 Willowdale Ave., and also closed that hearing. It approved a Minor Stormwater Management Permit for 9 Bay State Rd. and approved the tree‑removal determination for a solar project at 24 Lakeview Ave. The minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting were approved and the session was adjourned.

• Continue 185 Pawtucket Blvd. hearing to July 8 2025 (4‑0)
• Close public hearing for 66 Willowdale Ave. (4‑0)
• Approve Standard Order of Conditions & Minor Stormwater Permit for 66 Willowdale Ave. (4‑0)
• Approve Minor Stormwater Permit for 9 Bay State Rd. (4‑0)
• Approve tree‑removal determination for 24 Lakeview Ave. (4‑0)
• Approve minutes from June 10 2025 (4‑0)
• Adjourn meeting (4‑0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee approved a $35,983 transfer from its reserve fund to the DPW operating budget to fund repairs of the town gas pumps at 89 Kendall Road. The motion passed unanimously with a 4-0-0 vote. The committee also moved to adjourn the meeting, which also passed 4-0-0.

• Approved $35,983 transfer from Finance Committee reserve fund to DPW operating budget for gas pump repairs at 89 Kendall Road (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Tyngsborough Housing Authority

The Housing Authority unanimously approved the meeting minutes, treasurer reports, and several financial items including a $10,000 architect contract, fire alarm upgrade change orders, tenant write‑offs, and a door replacement project. A vehicle policy item was tabled, and John Pelletier was appointed as the CPC representative. The next meeting is set for July 30.

• Approved meeting minutes from 5/28/2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer Reports for May 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved David L King Architects $10,000 for Project 301067 (unanimous)
• Approved change orders #5 ($4,566.29) and #6 ($4,086.18) totaling $8,652.47 for Project 301059 fire alarm upgrade (unanimous)
• Approved tenant write‑offs totaling $8,669.25 (unanimous)
• Approved CSC and CFC for Project 301063 front and rear door entry replacement (unanimous)
• Appointed John Pelletier as CPC representative (unanimous)
• Tabled Vehicle Policy discussion until next meeting (unanimous)

Sustainability Committee

The committee voted to approve the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous 4‑0‑0 vote. Afterwards, the members voted to adjourn the session, also by a unanimous 4‑0‑0 vote. No other formal actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (vote 4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (vote 4-0-0)

Select Board

The Board approved the reallocation of up to $70,000 from ARPA funds to demolish the building at 180 Lakeview Avenue. It also approved one‑day liquor and entertainment licenses and road closures for the August 23 Party by the Bridge, and approved the Tour de Cure road race application. The Board expressed support for the NMCOG Economic Development District grant application. All motions passed unanimously (4‑0‑0).

• Approved reallocation of up to $70,000 ARPA funds for demolition at 180 Lakeview Ave (4-0-0)
• Approved one‑day liquor and entertainment licenses for Party by the Bridge on Aug 23, 2025 (4-0-0)
• Approved road closure permits for Winslow Rd, Kendall Rd, and lane restriction on Middlesex Rd for Party by the Bridge (4-0-0)
• Approved Tour de Cure road race application (4-0-0)
• Approved support for NMCOG Economic Development District application (4-0-0)
• Approved minutes of June 2, 2025 meeting (4-0-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (this session) on July 7, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals opened and then closed a public hearing on June 12, 2025. It approved a variance for 9 Cedar Grove Ave., reducing the required lot area to 10,000 sq ft and adjusting front and left‑side yard setbacks to 27.0 ft and 18.7 ft. The board also approved the May 8, 2025 minutes and adjourned the meeting, each action passing unanimously (4‑0).

• Opened public hearing – passed 4‑0
• Closed public hearing – passed 4‑0
• Approved variance: lot area 10,000 sq ft, front setback 27.0 ft, left side setback 18.7 ft – passed 4‑0
• Approved May 8, 2025 minutes – passed 4‑0
• Adjourned meeting – passed 4‑0

Sewer Commission

The commission approved the minutes from May 22, 2025 and the executive‑session minutes (not to be released). It approved an amendment adding $5,000 to the peer‑review contract for the 93 Kendall Road project. The board voted 3‑0‑0 to encumber remaining FY25 capital funds for FY26 to fund settlement infrastructure contracts. It also adopted updated Betterment regulations and waived cut‑and‑cap fees for town projects.

• Approved May 22, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0‑0)
• Approved May 22, 2025 executive‑session minutes, not for release (3‑0‑0)
• Signed amendment adding $5,000 to 93 Kendall Road peer‑review contract
• Adopted updated Betterment regulations (vote not recorded)
• Encumbered remaining FY25 capital funds for FY26 settlement work (3‑0‑0)
• Declared ADU at 151 Willowdale Road as detached for fee purposes
• Waived cut‑and‑cap fees for town projects
• Adjourned meeting (3‑0‑0)

Conservation Commission

The Commission voted unanimously to continue public hearings for three development projects on Pawtucket Blvd., Massapoag Rd., and 185 Pawtucket Blvd. It also approved standard conditions for the 23 Chestnut Rd. boardwalk removal, and adopted determinations for a fence at 24 Lakeview Ave., tree removals at 65 Bowers Ave. and 424 Dunstable Rd. Additionally, a Certificate of Compliance was issued for 50 Old Tyng Rd.

• Continued hearing for 137 Pawtucket Blvd. to July 8, 2025 (4-0)
• Continued hearing for 222 Massapoag Rd. to July 8, 2025 (4-0)
• Continued hearing for 185 Pawtucket Blvd. to June 24, 2025 (4-0)
• Issued Standard Order of Conditions for 23 Chestnut Rd. (4-0)
• Approved Commission Determination for fence at 24 Lakeview Ave. (4-0)
• Approved Commission Determination for removal of eight trees at 65 Bowers Ave. (4-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 50 Old Tyng Rd. (4-0)
• Approved Commission Determination for removal of eight pine trees at 424 Dunstable Rd. (4-0)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission approved the meeting minutes and then adjourned the session, both by unanimous vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Accepted minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Commission on Disability

The commission approved the minutes from the March 10 meeting with a unanimous 6‑0‑0 vote. No substantive actions or approvals were taken; the meeting concluded with an adjournment at 3:49 PM, also by a 6‑0‑0 vote.

• Accepted March 10 minutes (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:49 PM (6-0-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health voted to approve the construction permit for the GeoMat sewage disposal system at 5 Ingalls Rd. The approval includes two variances—310 CMR 15.212 (groundwater depth reduction) and 310 CMR 15.405(1)(i) (use of sieve analysis). The permit is granted with conditions requiring deed notices for a pump system and the GeoMat leaching system, no increase in design flow, and pressure testing before backfill. The motion passed unanimously, 4‑0.

• Approved GeoMat sewage disposal permit for 5 Ingalls Rd with two variances (4‑0)

Planning Board

The board approved the release of a $100,000 performance bond for the Sherburne Avenue affordable housing project. It also approved the as‑built plan for 50 Old Tyng Road and continued three pending site‑plan items to the July 3 meeting. Members voted to nominate Dave Robson as chairman and Jeremy Baldwin as vice chairman.

• Approved As‑Built plan for 50 Old Tyng Rd (4-0)
• Continued 25 Ingalls Rd subdivision to July 3, 2025 (4-0)
• Continued 500 Potash Hill Rd special permit modification to July 3, 2025 (4-0)
• Continued 93 Kendall Rd minor site‑plan modification to July 3, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved release of $100,000 bond for Sherburne Ave affordable housing (4-0)
• Nominated Dave Robson as Chairman (3-0-1)
• Nominated Jeremy Baldwin as Vice Chairman (3-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Select Board

The board approved several actions, including the amended Host Community Agreement with Bada Vroom LLC, FY26 annual appointments (with a recusal on the Sustainability Committee), appointments to the Capital Asset Committee and NMCOG, and ratification of the Assistant Town Manager’s three‑year contract. It also authorized the Town Manager to issue a request for proposals for leasing the vacant 120 Westford Road property. The executive‑session minutes from May 12 were approved but not released, with one member abstaining.

• Approved amended Host Community Agreement with Bada Vroom LLC (5-0-0)
• Approved FY26 annual appointments (5-0-0)
• Approved Sustainability Committee recommendations (4-0-0, Keohane recused)
• Appointed Eldridge and Schneider to Capital Asset Committee (5-0-0)
• Appointed Keohane (full) and Coughlin (alternate) to NMCOG (5-0-0)
• Authorized release of RFP for 120 Westford Road lease (5-0-0)
• Ratified Assistant Town Manager employment agreement (5-0-0)
• Approved May 12 executive‑session minutes, not released (4-0-1, Coughlin abstained)

Tyngsborough Housing Authority

The Tyngsborough Housing Authority elected Brian Martin as Chair, Michael Page as Vice Chair, and Robert McCarthy as Treasurer, all unanimously. The board approved the April 2025 accountant’s reports, the April accounts payable warrant, and placed payroll on file. It also authorized consulting with Ken Martin to advertise for an Executive Director, approved a Wage Match Certification, and approved signing a Memorandum of Understanding with AgeSpan.

• Appointed Brian Martin as Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Michael Page as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Robert McCarthy as Treasurer (unanimous)
• Approved April 2025 accountant’s reports (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable Warrant for April 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved consulting with Ken Martin to advertise for Executive Director (unanimous)
• Approved Wage Match Certification (unanimous)
• Authorized signing of MOU with AgeSpan (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission approved a Certificate of Release for the stormwater management permit covering 405‑409 Middlesex Road. It also waived legal notice readings and postponed two public hearings to June 10, 2025. All motions passed unanimously.

• Waived reading of legal notice and abutters list for 185 Pawtucket Blvd. (4-0)
• Continued hearing for 185 Pawtucket Blvd. to June 10, 2025 (4-0)
• Waived reading of legal notice and abutters list for 23 Chestnut Rd. (4-0)
• Opened public hearing for 23 Chestnut Rd. (4-0)
• Continued hearing for 23 Chestnut Rd. to June 10, 2025 (4-0)
• Issued Stormwater Management Permit Certificate of Release for 405‑409 Middlesex Rd. (4-0)
• Approved minutes for May 13, 2025 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Sewer Commission

The commission voted 3-0-0 to approve the FY26 Engineering & Design contract #2022-SEW-006 with Woodard & Curran, effective July 1, 2025. They also approved the meeting minutes from April 24, 2025 and the executive‑session minutes (not released) by 3-0-0 votes. Additional motions passed unanimously included closing the public hearing portion, re‑nominating Brian Martin as chair, and adjourning the meeting.

• Approved FY26 Engineering & Design contract #2022-SEW-006 with Woodard & Curran (3-0-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from 4/24/25 (3-0-0)
• Approved executive‑session minutes from 4/24/25 (not released) (3-0-0)
• Closed public hearing portion of meeting (3-0-0)
• Re‑nominated Brian Martin as Sewer Chairman for another term (3-0-0)
• Adjoined meeting (3-0-0)

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee approved the meeting minutes from March 20, 2025. It authorized a $22,300 contract with Gale Associates for an exterior assessment of Winslow School, voting 5‑1. The committee also approved $3,000 to digitize historic records in the Littlefield Library, voting 7‑0. The meeting was adjourned at 6:22 PM.

• Approved March 20, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved $22,300 exterior assessment contract for Winslow School (5-1)
• Approved $3,000 to digitize historic records in Littlefield Library (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Council on Aging

The board voted 4‑0‑3 to accept the amended April meeting minutes. A motion to continue the evening Bingo program through June was approved unanimously (7‑0‑0). The meeting was then adjourned by a 7‑0‑0 vote.

• Accept amended April minutes (vote 4-0-3)
• Continue evening Bingo through June (vote 7-0-0)
• Adjourn meeting (vote 7-0-0)

Planning Board

The Board approved the site‑plan modifications for Yellow House Cannabis at 405‑409 Middlesex Rd., authorizing temporary occupancy pending final inspection and setting four special conditions. It also voted to continue the open‑space subdivision at 25 Ingalls Rd., the special‑permit modification at 500 Potash Hill Rd., and the bond‑release request for 60‑62 Sherburne Ave. to the June 5 meeting. Additionally, the minutes from May 1 were approved and Kimberly O’Brien was nominated as the Planning Board representative to the Affordable Housing Trust and NMCOG.

• Approved site‑plan modifications for 405‑409 Middlesex Rd. (5‑0)
• Continued preliminary open‑space subdivision at 25 Ingalls Rd. to June 5 (5‑0)
• Continued request for modification to special permit at 500 Potash Hill Rd. to June 5 (5‑0)
• Continued bond‑release request for 60‑62 Sherburne Ave. to June 5 (4‑1)
• Approved minutes from May 1, 2025 (4‑0‑1)
• Nominated Kimberly O’Brien as Planning Board representative to Affordable Housing Trust and NMCOG (4‑0‑1)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Recreation Committee

The Recreation Committee opened the meeting with an 8‑0‑0 vote and later adjourned with the same vote. Members discussed program ideas, including keeping two courts unreserved for pickleball and plans for the Ironwood Park opening day, but no formal approvals or denials were recorded. All procedural motions passed unanimously.

• Motion to open meeting passed (8-0-0)
• Motion to adjourn passed (8-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The commission continued two public hearings (137 Pawtucket Blvd and 222 Massapoag Rd) to June 10, 2025. It approved commission determinations to clean fallen trees at 9 Farwell Rd and to remove underground storage tanks at 385 Dunstable Rd. Several certificates of compliance and stormwater release were issued, and the enforcement order for 7 Florence Way was ratified. All actions passed unanimously.

• Continue 137 Pawtucket Blvd hearing to June 10, 2025 (5-0)
• Continue 222 Massapoag Rd hearing to June 10, 2025
• Approve Commission Determination for 9 Farwell Rd (4-0)
• Approve Commission Determination for 385 Dunstable Rd (5-0)
• Issue Certificate of Compliance for 2 Geraldine Place (5-0)
• Issue Certificate of Compliance for Scribner Rd. Culvert (5-0)
• Ratify Enforcement Order for 7 Florence Way (5-0)
• Adjourn meeting (6-0)

Select Board

The board approved the April 28 regular and executive session minutes. It authorized a $32,592 transfer from the Compensated Absence Fund to the Highway Division salary line item. The board ratified the Fire Chief contract amendment and the IAFF Local 5297 firefighters’ union agreement. It accepted Town Manager Colin Loiselle’s FY25 evaluation, entered executive session, and adjourned.

• Approved April 28 regular session minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved April 28 executive session minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved $32,592 transfer from Compensated Absence Fund to Highway Division salaries (5-0-0)
• Ratified Fire Chief contract amendment costing $6,000 annually (5-0-0)
• Ratified IAFF Local 5297 firefighters’ union agreement (5-0-0)
• Accepted Town Manager Colin Loiselle FY25 evaluation, rating excellent (5-0-0)
• Entered executive session for non‑union personnel strategy (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance and a special permit for 66 Willowdale Ave, allowing a new 24.2′ × 58.9′ single‑family home with specific setback conditions. It also approved a variance for 125 Norris Rd to build a 36′ × 28′ three‑car garage with a mudroom, pending septic review. The board approved the April 10, 2025 minutes and then adjourned.

• Approved variance for 66 Willowdale Ave (lot area 7,405 sq ft; frontage 51 ft; rear setback 7.1 ft; side setbacks 7.1 ft & 6.72 ft) – 5-0
• Approved special permit for 66 Willowdale Ave to construct a 24.2′ × 58.9′ single‑family dwelling – 5-0
• Approved variance for 125 Norris Rd (right side yard setback 19.71 ft) to construct a 36′ × 28′ three‑car garage with mudroom – 5-0
• Approved the minutes from April 10, 2025 – 5-0
• Adjourned the meeting – 5-0

Town Meeting

The Town approved a $688,180.65 transfer from the General Stabilization Fund to police salaries, $150,000 to the Special Education Stabilization Fund, and authorized $900,000 from the Road Stabilization Fund for roadway projects. It also authorized the Select Board to spend $1,428,000 from various stabilization funds for FY26, approved multiple revolving fund limits, and authorized a $487,863 bond issue for fire station schematic design and police department exterior improvements. All motions carried, most by majority vote, with three items passing unanimously.

• Approved $688,180.65 transfer from General Stabilization Fund to PD Salaries & Wages ( >2/3 majority )
• Approved $150,000 transfer to Special Ed Stabilization Fund (majority vote)
• Authorized $900,000 Road Stabilization Fund spending for roadway improvements (majority vote)
• Authorized $177,000 Special Ed Stabilization Fund, $151,000 Capital Asset purchase, and $200,000 Debt Stabilization spending for FY26 (majority vote)
• Approved FY26 spending limits for eight revolving funds (majority vote)
• Authorized $487,863 borrowing for fire station design ($300,000) and police exterior improvements ($187,863) (unanimous)
• Approved $689,540 appropriation for Ambulance Enterprise Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $3,744,728 appropriation for Sewer Enterprise Fund (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Board voted 4‑0 to continue consideration of the 25 Ingalls Rd “Otis Woods” open‑space residential subdivision to the May 15 meeting. It also voted 4‑0 to continue the site‑plan modification request for Yellow House Cannabis at 405‑409 Middlesex Rd to the May 15 meeting. The Board approved the April 17, 2025 minutes by a 4‑0 vote and then adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Continue Otis Woods subdivision to May 15 (4‑0)
• Continue Yellow House Cannabis site‑plan modification to May 15 (4‑0)
• Approve April 17, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Adjourn meeting (4‑0)

Tyngsborough Housing Authority

The board unanimously approved the FY 2026 budget for programs 4001, 689, and MRVP, and a 3‑month management agreement with Concord Housing Authority at $7,285.20 per month. It also approved the Executive Director’s 3% salary increase, March 2025 payments and payroll, a fire‑alarm change order, the fee‑accountant state contract, and the annual affirmative‑action goal.

• Approved FY 2026 program budget (programs 4001, 689, MRVP) – unanimous
• Approved Executive Director’s 3% salary increase – unanimous
• Approved March 2025 payments and payroll – unanimous
• Approved Change Order #3 for Fire Alarm project #301059 – unanimous
• Approved Annual Affirmative Action Goal adoption – unanimous
• Approved Fee Accountant State Contract – unanimous
• Approved 3‑month management agreement with Concord Housing Authority at $7,285.20 per month – unanimous
• Approved meeting minutes from March 26, 2025 – unanimous

Select Board

The board unanimously approved the change of manager at Tavern in the Square to Scott McCallum. It also adopted the proposed rules and regulations for the new Ironwood Park, allowing the Town Manager and Recreation Director to make formatting adjustments. The board declined to comment on the Otis Woods open‑space subdivision request. Executive session was entered and exited unanimously.

• Approved change of manager for Tavern in the Square to Scott McCallum (5-0-0)
• Adopted Ironwood Park rules and regulations, permitting formatting adjustments (5-0-0)
• Made no comment on 25 Ingalls Road Otis Woods open‑space subdivision (5-0-0)
• Entered Executive Session under Exemption 3 and Exemption 2 (5-0-0)
• Exited Executive Session (5-0-0)
• Approved regular session minutes of April 7, 2025 (4-0-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved executive session minutes of April 7, 2025, not for release (4-0-1, 1 abstention)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0-0)

Sewer Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the April 10 meeting by a 3‑0 vote. It also approved the Sportsman’s Club sewer‑extension plans and signed bids for new contracts. The commission decided not to charge a privilege fee to the brewery, pending a letter, and will monitor flow for three new betterment properties. A motion to adjourn passed unanimously.

• Approved April 10 meeting minutes (vote 3‑0‑0)
• Approved Sportsman’s Club sewer extension plans after sleeve request
• Signed bids for new contracts
• Decided not to impose brewery privilege fee, pending a letter
• Ordered flow monitoring for three new betterment properties
• Motion to adjourn passed (vote 3‑0‑0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission approved Standard Orders of Conditions and Minor Stormwater Management Permits for 55 Mascuppic Trail, 170 Frost Road, and 24 Fletcher Drive, each by a 6‑0 vote. It also approved commission determinations for a shed at 7 Swan Road and a hazardous‑tree removal at 198 Massapoag Road, and issued a Certificate of Compliance for 176 Massapoag Road, all unanimously. The hearing for 222 Massapoag Road was continued to May 27, and Trail Day was scheduled for May 3 in the Shady Glade Conservation Area.

• Approved Standard Order of Conditions and Minor Stormwater Management Permit for 55 Mascuppic Trail (6-0)
• Approved Standard Order of Conditions for 170 Frost Rd. (6-0)
• Approved Minor Stormwater Management Permit for 24 Fletcher Dr. (6-0)
• Approved commission determination for shed at 7 Swan Rd. (6-0)
• Approved commission determination for hazardous tree removal at 198 Massapoag Rd. (6-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 176 Massapoag Rd. (6-0)
• Continued hearing for 222 Massapoag Rd. to May 27, 2025 (6-0)
• Scheduled Trail Day for May 3, 2025 in Shady Glade Conservation Area

Planning Board

The Planning Board endorsed the amendment of the lot line for 36 Old Tyng Rd. (4‑0). It continued the preliminary open‑space subdivision at 25 Ingalls Rd. (4‑0). It approved a Business Use Special Permit for the Nashua Cougars Cheer Team at 45 Middlesex Rd. (4‑0). It postponed the site‑plan modification for Yellow House Cannabis to May 1, 2025 (4‑0).

• Endorsed ANR for 36 Old Tyng Rd. – vote 4-0
• Continued 25 Ingalls Rd. open‑space subdivision – vote 4-0
• Approved Business Use Special Permit for Nashua Cougars Cheer Team at 45 Middlesex Rd. – vote 4-0
• Continued Yellow House Cannabis site‑plan modification to 5/1/25 – vote 4-0
• Approved meeting minutes – vote 3-0-1 (1 abstain)
• Adjourned meeting – vote 4-0

Sustainability Committee

The committee voted 4-0-0 to approve the March 26 meeting minutes. Members discussed ongoing solid‑waste reduction efforts, upcoming Zero Waste Day, Repair Café, and the Ironwood Park health‑and‑safety fair. The meeting was then adjourned by a 4-0-0 vote.

• Approved March 26 meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Council on Aging

The board accepted the March meeting minutes with corrections (vote 5‑0‑1). The council approved a press release for the 10‑year anniversary on June 20, 2025, with Beverly Rudeen tasked to prepare it. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous vote (6‑0‑0).

• Accepted March minutes with corrections (vote 5-0-1)
• Approved press release for 10-year anniversary event (agreed)
• Adjourned meeting (vote 6-0-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board accepted the withdrawal of the 406 Middlesex Rd Dunkin' Donuts variance request. It approved a variance for 131 Willowdale Rd to allow a 704‑sq‑ft garage with an accessory dwelling unit and related setbacks. The Board also approved the March 13 minutes and adjourned the meeting.

• Accepted withdrawal of 406 Middlesex Rd variance request (5-0)
• Opened public hearing for 131 Willowdale Rd and waived abutters list (5-0)
• Closed public hearing for 131 Willowdale Rd (5-0)
• Approved variance for 131 Willowdale Rd (lot area and setback changes) (5-0)
• Approved March 13, 2025 minutes as written (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Sewer Commission

The commission voted 2-0-0 to amend section 5.10.1 of the Sewer Use Regulations, adding a surcharge and possible fine for denied reinspection access. It also approved amendments to ADU regulations, an abatement of $126.84 for 180 Lakeview Ave, and the minutes from March 27, 2025. Service contracts were awarded to new providers effective July 1, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Amended section 5.10.1 of Sewer Use Regulations to add surcharge/fine (2-0-0)
• Amended sewer regulations for ADUs (2-0-0)
• Approved abatement for 180 Lakeview Ave, $126.84 (2-0-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from 3/27/25 (2-0-0)
• Approved executive session minutes from 3/27/25 (2-0-0)
• Awarded service contracts to Scherbon, LeBlanc, Bates and Septic Systems, Dagle Electric effective July 1
• Motion to adjourn passed (2-0-0)

Recreation Committee

The committee approved the February 12, 2025 minutes with a 4-0-4 vote. It formally opened the meeting with an 8-0-0 vote and later adjourned with an 8-0-0 vote. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved February 12, 2025 minutes (4-0-4)
• Opened meeting (8-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0-0)

Finance Committee

The committee approved the March 18, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It then voted to recommend Special Town Meeting item STM 1 and Articles 1 through 19 for the May 2025 Town Meeting, each motion passing 5‑0. No objections were recorded.

• Approved March 18, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Recommended Special Town Meeting STM 1 (5‑0)
• Recommended Article 1 (5‑0)
• Recommended Article 2 (5‑0)
• Recommended Article 3 (5‑0)
• Recommended Articles 4‑19 (each 5‑0)
• Adjourned the Finance Committee meeting (5‑0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission approved minor modifications to the stormwater management permit for 50 Westford Rd. It also issued Certificates of Compliance for 37 Bowers Ave and Upper Flint Pond Dam. Three public hearings were continued to later dates, and the March 25 minutes were approved.

• Approved field changes for 50 Westford Rd (stormwater permit) – 6-0
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 37 Bowers Ave (DEP# 309-0953) – 6-0
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for Upper Flint Pond Dam (DEP# 309-0922) – 6-0
• Continued hearing for 137 Pawtucket Blvd to May 13, 2025 – 6-0
• Continued hearing for 222 Massapoag Rd to April 22, 2025 – 6-0
• Continued hearing for 55 Mascuppic Trail to April 22, 2025 – 6-0
• Approved minutes for March 25, 2025 – 6-0
• Adjourned meeting – 6-0

Historical Commission

The Tyngsboro Historical Commission approved the meeting minutes without dissent. The commission then adjourned the meeting, also unanimously.

• Accepted minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The board unanimously approved several budget items, including a $200,000 appropriation from stabilization funds for FY2026. It also approved the HCA agreement with Assured Testing Laboratory and extended the Master Plan Implementation Committee for another year. Margaret Reppenhagen was appointed as an associate member of the Recreation Committee, and multiple warrant articles covering general fund, ambulance fund, community preservation, and street acceptance were adopted.

• Approved HCA with Assured Testing Laboratory (4-0-0)
• Extended Master Plan Implementation Committee for one year (4-0-0)
• Appointed Margaret Reppenhagen as Associate member of Recreation Committee (4-0-0)
• Approved Article 3: Authorize Appropriations from Stabilization Funds FY26 ($200K) (4-0-0)
• Approved Article 6: General Fund Appropriation FY26 (4-0-0)
• Approved Article 10: Ambulance Enterprise Fund Appropriation FY26 (4-0-0)
• Approved Article 13: Community Preservation Committee Fund Appropriation (4-0-0)
• Approved Article 15: Street Acceptance – Riverbend Road and Phalanx Street (4-0-0)

Planning Board

The Board approved the town’s Housing Production Plan by a 3‑2 vote. It also approved minor modifications to the special permits for 93 Kendall Road and 50 Westford Road, including a $100,000 tree‑replacement bond and updated construction conditions, each passing unanimously. The Board waived the legal notice for the Yellow House Cannabis site, opened its public hearing, and postponed hearings for that site and the 25 Ingalls Road subdivision to April 17. Minutes from the March 20 meeting were approved.

• Approved Housing Production Plan (3-2)
• Approved Minor Modification to Special Permit for 93 Kendall Rd., setting tree‑replacement bond at $100,000 (5-0)
• Approved Minor Modification to Special Permit for 50 Westford Rd. with updated conditions (5-0)
• Waived reading of legal notice and abutters list for 405‑409 Middlesex Rd. public hearing (5-0)
• Opened public hearing for 405‑409 Middlesex Rd. (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for 25 Ingalls Rd. “Otis Woods” to April 17, 2025 (4-0)
• Continued public hearing for 405‑409 Middlesex Rd. to April 17, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of March 20, 2025 meeting (4-0)

Sewer Commission

The commission voted 3-0-0 to re‑inspect properties that previously used sump pumps and to add a surcharge for non‑compliance. It also approved a letter of support for a Conservation grant (3-0-0) and approved both the regular and executive session minutes from 3/13/25 (each 3-0-0). Additionally, the commission decided not to include Phase 1E in the CDS grant application and will send a certified deadline notice to the Flint’s Corner developer.

• Reinspect homes with sump pumps; motion passed 3-0-0
• Approve letter of support for Conservation grant; motion passed 3-0-0
• Approve regular meeting minutes from 3/13/25; motion passed 3-0-0
• Approve executive session minutes from 3/13/25 (not released); motion passed 3-0-0
• Do not include Phase 1E in CDS grant application due to cost
• Send certified deadline letter to Flint’s Corner developer
• Adjourn regular meeting; motion passed 3-0-0
• Adjourn overall meeting; motion passed 3-0-0

Sustainability Committee

The committee voted 4-0-1 to approve the January 21, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion to adjourn passed unanimously 5-0-0. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved January 21, 2025 minutes (4-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

School Committee

The committee voted unanimously to adopt the FY2026 budget with total school expenditures of $27,444,638 and a Committee budget of $24,097,404. It also approved the Flag Policy and the Upper Entrance Age/School Admissions Policy as First Read, each by a 7‑0‑0 vote. Several bill schedules and payroll warrants were signed during the meeting.

• Approved FY2026 Budget ($27,444,638 expenditures, $24,097,404 Committee budget) – vote 7-0-0
• Approved Policy FG – Tyngsborough Public Schools Flag Policy as First Read – vote 7-0-0
• Approved Policy JEC – Upper Entrance Age/School Admissions Policy as First Read – vote 7-0-0
• Approved March 11, 2025 School Committee minutes – vote 7-0-0
• Signed Bill Schedule 25-193 – $220,699.48
• Signed Bill Schedule 25-194 – $360.00
• Signed Bill Schedule 25-195 – $7,200.00
• Signed Payroll Warrant (all accounts) March 10, 2025 – $749,366.98

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission closed the public hearing and approved a Standard Order of Conditions and Major Stormwater Management Permit for the 4,000‑sq‑ft trade shop at 352 Middlesex Rd., voting 6‑0. The permit requires cleanup of existing silt fence, protection of native trees, invasive‑species management, and completion of plantings by May 2026. Hearings for 137 Pawtucket Blvd. and 222 Massapoag Rd. were continued to April 8, 2025. All motions passed unanimously.

• Closed public hearing for 352 Middlesex Rd. (6‑0)
• Approved Standard Order of Conditions and Major Stormwater Permit for 352 Middlesex Rd. (6‑0)
• Continued hearing for 137 Pawtucket Blvd. to April 8, 2025 (6‑0)
• Waived reading of legal notice and abutters list for 222 Massapoag Rd. (6‑0)
• Opened public hearing for 222 Massapoag Rd. (6‑0)
• Continued hearing for 222 Massapoag Rd. to April 8, 2025 (6‑0)
• Approved minutes for March 11, 2025 (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission unanimously approved the meeting minutes and then unanimously adjourned. No other decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

• Accepted minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Capital Asset Management Committee

The Select Board accepted the FY26 Capital Plan presented by the Town Manager, which funds police department window replacement, foundation repair, roof bracing, and a DPW backhoe replacement. The plan will be financed with $187,863 borrowed from the general fund and $151,000 from the Capital Asset Stabilization fund. The motion was moved by Selectperson Keohane, seconded by Schneider, and passed unanimously 5-0-0. No other actions were taken.

• Accepted FY26 Capital Plan (5-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board approved the FY26 Capital Plan, borrowing $187,863 and using $151,000 from the Capital Asset Stabilization fund. It recommended the Town accept Riverbend Road and Phalanx Street and approved the Housing Production Plan, Cemetery Rules, and a new labor counsel contract. The Board also placed several articles for the upcoming Special and Annual Town Meetings.

• Approved FY26 Capital Plan (borrow $187,863, $151,000 from stabilization) (5-0-0)
• Recommended acceptance of Riverbend Road and Phalanx Street to Town Meeting (5-0-0)
• Approved Tyngsborough Housing Production Plan (5-0-0)
• Approved Cemetery Rules and Regulations (5-0-0)
• Appointed Mead Talerman and Costa as Labor Counsel and authorized agreement (5-0-0)
• Placed Article 1: Transfer of Funds from General Stabilization for Special Town Meeting (5-0-0)
• Placed Article 1: Reports of Town Officers and Committees for Annual Town Meeting (5-0-0)
• Placed Article 2: Deposits to Stabilization Funds for Annual Town Meeting (5-0-0)

Community Preservation Committee

The committee unanimously approved the February 26, 2025 meeting minutes. It then approved a warrant article to be placed on the May annual town meeting agenda. Finally, the committee adjourned the meeting.

• Approved February 26, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved warrant article for May annual town meeting (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved a Business Use Special Permit for Dancenergy to operate a dance studio at 1 Industrial Way, Unit 3 (vote 4‑1). It designated the proposed expansion at 5 Industrial Way as a minor modification pending engineering review (5‑0). The Board accepted the as‑built plan for 499 Potash Hill Rd., Unit 3 and approved the modification plan for the Martin Estates subdivision at 75A Long Pond Rd., conditional on an easement agreement (both 5‑0). Additionally, the Board recommended amendments to the zoning bylaws’ wetlands, floodplain, and definitions sections to the Select Board and Town Meeting (each 5‑0).

• Approved Business Use Special Permit for Dancenergy at 1 Industrial Way, Unit 3 (4‑1)
• Designated 5 Industrial Way expansion as Minor Modification, to be reviewed (5‑0)
• Accepted As‑Built Plan for 499 Potash Hill Rd., Unit 3 (5‑0)
• Approved Modification Plan for Martin Estates at 75A Long Pond Rd., pending easement (5‑0)
• Recommended Section 10.2 Wetlands District bylaw amendment to Select Board (5‑0)
• Recommended Section 10.3 Flood Plain & Floodway Districts bylaw amendment to Select Board (5‑0)
• Recommended Section 11 Definitions bylaw amendment to Select Board (5‑0)
• Approved continuation of project updates for 93 Kendall Rd. to April 3 2025 (5‑0)

Northern Middlesex Council of Governments

The council approved the amended minutes from the February 19, 2025 meeting after a motion by Henderson and second by McBride, with two members abstaining. The March Financial Report and Warrant were approved after a motion by Frechette and second by Jenness, with one member abstaining. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned following a motion by Henderson and second by McBride.

• Approved February 19 minutes (motion Henderson, second McBride; Tanini and Bruce abstained)
• Approved March Financial Report and Warrant (motion Frechette, second Jenness; Bruce abstained)
• Unanimously adjourned the meeting (motion Henderson, second McBride)