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Tyngsborough Select Board Meeting | June 29, 2026
Published: Jun 29, 2026
Town Manager Reports on Energy Savings, Budget Closeout, Staffing, and Grant Management Enhancements
The Town Manager provided a comprehensive report covering several key financial and operational updates. This included a new agreement with Colonial Power Group to offer additional discounts on supply rates for low-income customers, estimated to save \$48,000 annually starting in June 2027. The town's energy aggregation program saved residents nearly \$630,000 in 2025, with \$185,000 saved in the first quarter of 2026. Updates on road preservation work, town meeting modernization efforts using 'Town Meeting Time,' and the upcoming annual photo contest were also shared. Staffing updates included welcoming a new executive assistant and beginning interviews for the Director of Elder Services. The report also detailed the FY26 budget closeout, noting that cannabis excise taxes are trending below projections, but overall revenue is higher than budgeted, while utility costs and public building expenses (HVAC, sprinklers) are over budget. A five-year capital plan will be provided, with potential changes expected in the fall. The town is working on streamlining grant management processes, and progress is being made on town goals for FY26, with recommendations to carry over unfinished goals to FY27.
Select Board Approves Formation of Visioning Committee for Main Commercial Corridor
The Select Board discussed and approved the creation of the Middle Sex and Westford Road Visioning Committee. This committee will be effective for one year and will focus on developing a strategic plan for the town's main commercial corridor. Nate Marino was appointed as the Select Board's representative. The discussion also touched upon the relationship between this new committee, the existing Economic Development Advisory Committee, and the Master Plan, with plans to address the future of the Economic Development Advisory Committee at a subsequent meeting. The committee's charge will be amended to include consulting the Master Plan.
New Visioning Committee to Focus on Main Commercial Corridor; Select Board Representative Appointed
The Select Board discussed and ultimately voted to create a new 'Middle Sex and Westford Road Visioning Committee.' This committee will focus on developing a long-term strategic plan for the town's main commercial corridor, addressing zoning, infrastructure, and design standards. The committee's charge will include public access, utility infrastructure, and community engagement through visioning sessions. Select Person Nate Marino was appointed as the Select Board's representative to this new committee. The board also agreed to discuss the future of the Economic Development Advisory Committee at a future meeting, with the possibility of merging or disbanding it.
Town Meeting Modernization Efforts Underway, Exploring 'Town Meeting Time' Guide
The Select Board discussed ongoing efforts to modernize town meeting procedures. They are reviewing 'Town Meeting Time,' a Massachusetts-specific guide for town meetings, as a potential replacement for strict Robert's Rules of Order. This guide aims to address issues like meeting efficiency and manage discussions on significant items. The Town Manager and Moderator are collaborating on this review, with plans to present potential changes to the Select Board, possibly including the use of clickers for voting and a process for reconsideration of motions.
Fire Station Committee Reports Strong Internal Alignment on Project Priorities, Focuses on Public Feedback
The Fire Station Building Committee presented an update on their work, including the results of an internal survey among select board and committee members regarding the fire station project. The survey indicated alignment on maintaining the current Winslow site and a preference for focusing solely on fire station costs rather than including enhancements like a walking trail or expanded parking. Cost was identified as the biggest factor, with a majority favoring a project in the \$17-19 million range. The committee also discussed moving forward with public feedback through surveys and listening sessions, aiming for a special town meeting and election. Key project specifics highlighted included health and safety as the most important aspect, with an overwhelming consensus for a central headquarters and a bare minimum of three to four double bays. The committee is moving into a listening phase to gather public feedback before finalizing a report by August 10th.
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