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Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles

rcamille — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:00:57 +0000

The Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee have approved the following warrant articles for Special Town Meeting on Wednesday Feb 15 at 7pm at the Elementary School

To review the warrant articles [Click Here].

Updated on February 2, 2012

Democratic caucus selecting delegates for state convention

rcamille — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:41:18 +0000

Democratic caucus selecting delegates for state convention

The Tyngsborough Democratic Caucus for selecting delegates for the June 2, 2012 Convention in Springfield,MA will be held on February 11 at 10 AM at the Multi-Service Center

180 MULTI SERVICE CENTER, 180 LAKEVIEW AVENUE.

All registered democrats as of December 31, 2011 my participate

For additional information contact: Elizabeth Coughlin, Chair of the Tyngsborough Democratic Town Committee 978-649-9694.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

CONTACT ELIZABETH COUGHLIN,

TOWN CHAIR 978-649-9694.

Board of Selectmen Meeting Agenda for Tuesday January 31, 2012

rcamille — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:01:51 +0000

Please Note: Following meeting will take place in the Selectmen Conference Room at the Town Offices and will not be televised.

The listing of matters are those reasonable anticipated by the Chairman which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed, and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.

6:00 PM Open Meeting

Town Accountant – Interview

Executive Session (if necessary)

Collective Bargaining

Future Meetings

Selectmen’s Meeting Monday, February 13, 2012 at 6:00 PM at the Town Offices

Special Town Meeting Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 7:00 PM at Tyngsborough Elementary School

Board of Selectmen Meeting Agenda for Monday January 30, 2012

rcamille — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:31:18 +0000

1.6:00 PM Open Meeting/Pledge of Allegiance

2.Old Business:

A.6:05 PM Verizon Pole Petition Hearing – Pawtucket Blvd.

B.6:30 PM TRI BOARD

Special Town Meeting/Review/Sign/Post

3.New Business:

A.Snow and Ice Request

4.Citizen/Business Time

Citizens or business owners may contact the Office of the Selectmen to request to address the Selectmen during citizen/business time. Citizens or business owners who have not contacted the Office of the Selectmen in advance may address the Board of Selectmen on matters of interest to the public for not more than five (5) minutes.

5.Meeting Minutes: Review/Approve

Review/Approve Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes

A.Thursday November 3, 2011 Work Session Minutes

B.Monday November 14, 2011 Meeting

C.Monday December 12, 2011 Meeting Minutes

D.Thursday December 15, 2011 Work Session Minutes

E.Friday December 16, 2011 Work Session Minutes

F.Monday December 19, 2011 Meeting Minutes

G.Thursday December 22, 2011 Work Session Minutes

H.Monday January 9, 2012 Meeting Minutes

I.Monday January 23, 2012 Meeting Minutes

Executive Session Review/Approve/Not Release

A.Thursday November 3, 2011

B.Monday December 12, 2011

C.Monday December 19, 2011

D.Thursday December 22, 2011

E.Monday January 9, 2012

F.Monday January 23, 2012

Regular/Executive Session Minutes Undrafted

A.Regular Session

Monday August 29, 2011

Monday September 12, 2011

Monday October 17, 2011 Meeting

Monday November 21, 2011 Meeting

B. Executive Session

Monday October 17, 2011

Monday November 21, 2011

6.Correspondence

A list of correspondence will be included with approved meeting minutes per the requirements of the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law and may be posted online at www.tyngsboroughma.gov. Copies of correspondence may be requested from the Office of the Board of Selectmen.

7.Selectmen’s Reports

Selectman Coughlin – Energy & Envir Affairs/Licenses/Insp/Util/Transportation

Selectman Reault – Northern Middlesex Council Of Government

Selectman Jackson –

Selectman Curseaden – Technology, Pawtucket Blvd Project, Abandoned Homes

Selectman Lambert -

8.Town Administrator’s Reports

Response to Selectmen’s Requests

Budget

Departmental Information

Contracting/Procurement

Other

9.Executive Session (if needed)

The board may move to go into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining, litigation, or exempt negotiations if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on such subject matters.

Collective Bargaining

10.Work Session (if needed)

11.Adjournment

Future Meetings

Selectmen’s Meeting Monday, February 13, 2012 at 6:00 PM at the Town Offices

Special Town Meeting Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 7:00 PM at Tyngsborough Elementary School

Town Hall Closed Monday, February 20, 2012 in Observance of Presidents’ Day

Selectmen’s Meeting Monday, February 27, 2012 at 6:00 PM at the Town Offices

Presidental Primary set for March 6, 2012

rcamille — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:38:40 +0000

The Presidential Primary is scheduled for March 6, 2012. Residents who plan on being out of town on election day, maybe heading south for the winter months, remember to complete an application for and absentee ballot so that you will be able to vote. Please contact The Office of The Town Clerk at 978-649-2300 x129 or e-mail jshifres@tyngsboroughma.gov

2012 Town Census

rcamille — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:32:12 +0000

Forms were mailed from the Town Clerk’s Office late December. Please check the information on the form for accuracy, make necessary corrections, and return promptly to the Town Clerk’s office. If you did not receive your census form or believe it was lost in the holiday shuffle, call the office and a new one will be sent Completing and returning the census keeps your voter status current and there will be no need to fill out proof of residency form at the polls.

2012 Dog licenses

rcamille — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:29:02 +0000

Town dog licenses for the year are now available at the Town Clerk’s Office. Male and Female licenses are $11.00 and spayed/neutered licenses are $7.00 Current rabies vaccination is required. If renewing by mail please enclosed a stamped envelop for the license . The license cannot be mailed unless a return envelope is included. It is strongly recommended that you register your dog this year to prevent unnecessary fines from the Animal Control Officer.

Merrimack River Lowered by Enel

rcamille — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:31:10 +0000

The Merrimack River (Lowell Hydroelectric Project headpond) upstream of the Pawtucket Dam has been lower than normal recently due to typical flashboard damage. The headpond will continue to be lowered through the weekend to conduct flashboard maintenance next week. The target headpond elevation is approximately dam crest level (or five feet below normal level), which should be achieved by the morning of Tuesday, January 17, 2012. The impoundment will be held at this level for approximately five days after which headpond refill to normal levels will begin. Planned work, headpond elevation and schedules are dependent upon prevailing weather and river conditions. If you have any questions or need additional information regarding this impoundment draw, please do not hesitate to contact Enel.

Sincerely yours,

BOOTT HYDROPOWER, INC.

Marc Poirier

Regional Manager

Enel Green Power North America, Inc.

One Tech Drive, Suite 220

Andover, MA 01810

Town seeking applicants for vacancies

rcamille — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:32:50 +0000

The Town of Tyngsborough is seeking applicants for volunteer positions on the Board of Health, Cemetery Commission, and Council on Aging. Additional information on each position is posted below and on the Jobs & Committee Openings section of the Town website. Positions are open until filled.

Board of Health (Member)

One position for a term to expire May, 2012, at which time there will be a Town election for this office.

The mission of the Board of Health is to develop and maintain innovative programs to safeguard and improve the general health of the citizens of the Town. Responsibilities include developing and promoting disease prevention and wellness programs as well as improving health education and environmental awareness. The Board of Health is also responsible for interpreting and enforcing the provisions of the State Public Health Code, State Sanitary Code, State and local Environmental Code.

Services:

1. Enforce Title 5; State Sanitary Code (Septic System Regulations) as well as involvement with all new septic systems, failures and repairs.

2. Inspect food establishments, ice rinks, camps, pools, beaches, housing. Enforce tobacco, massage, and body art regulations.

3. Issue beaver trap permits.

4. Maintain records of communicable disease.

5. Issue permits for drinking water wells as well as monitoring the safety of drinking water.

6. Coordinate availability and disbursement of vaccines.

7. Manage the trash and recycling contract.

8. Issue burial permit and other permits related to health.

Cemetery Commission (Member)

One position for a term to expire May, 2012, at which time there will be a Town election for this office.

The commissioners shall, under the supervision and control of the selectmen, maintain the public cemeteries in the town, and shall with the approval of the selectmen, appoint such employees as are necessary to maintain such cemeteries.

Council on Aging (Member)

One position for a term to expire June 30, 2012.

The mission of the Council on Aging is to advocate on behalf of senior citizens, to enhance the quality of their lives through the identification and assessment of their health, economic, social and cultural needs.

The Tyngsborough Council on Aging is an eleven member board appointed by the Board of Selectmen.

COA Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month at 3:30 PM at the COA Center. No meetings are held in July and August.

Inspectional Services New Fee Schedule

rcamille — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:24:55 +0000

BUILDING DEPARTMENT FEES

** PRICES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2012 AS APPROVED BY

THE TYNGSBOROUGH BOARD OF SELECTMEN ON MAY 9, 2011 **

See the attached documents

Building

Plumbing

Electrical