Tyngsborough Fire Chief Wes Russell and Select Board member Adele Coughlin discuss why the town is asking voters to consider a new fire station at the former Winslow School site.

The conversation explains the operational limits of the current fire station, health and safety concerns for firefighters, why renovation was studied but not recommended, and how the proposed 19,000 square foot design was developed.

The current estimated project cost is $24 million, including construction, design, and project management. Residents will vote at Annual Town Meeting on May 5, with a ballot vote to follow on May 19.

You can learn more about this project by visiting the Fire Building Committee Page on the Town of Tyngsborough Website: https://www.tyngsboroughma.gov/606/Fire-Station-Building-Committee

This episode is part of the Entering Tyngsborough civic conversation series, designed to help residents better understand local decisions before Town Meeting.

Tyngsborough Animal Control Officer Matthew DeCiero explains leash laws, wildlife calls, pet licensing, coyotes, and what residents should know about animal safety in town. In this episode of Entering Tyngsborough, residents get a closer look at how animal control works behind the scenes, from loose dogs and dangerous dog hearings to bobcats, weasels, and seasonal wildlife concerns.

In this episode:

• What animal control officers handle day to day

• How stray animals are processed and returned home

• Tyngsborough leash law explained

• What happens during dangerous dog investigations• Wildlife calls involving bobcats, weasels and coyotes

• Pet licensing and rabies requirements

• Tips for reducing wildlife attractants around your home

00:00 Introduction and Meet Matthew DeCiero
00:57 How Matthew Entered Animal Control
02:54 From Local Media to Animal Control Work
07:06 What a Typical Day Looks Like
09:42 What Happens When Animal Control Takes Custody of an Animal
13:34 Unusual Calls: Goats, Peacocks and More
15:40 Barn Inspections Explained
18:36 Handling Aggressive Animals and Dangerous Dog Hearings
22:36 Understanding Tyngsborough’s Leash Law
25:46 Responsible Pet Ownership and Licensing
30:54 Wildlife Calls in Tyngsborough
31:09 Bobcat Encounter in Town
34:22 Weasels, Bears and Wildlife Around Homes
38:14 Preventing Wildlife Conflicts on Your Property
40:28 Coyotes, Seasonal Safety and Contact Information

📍 Contact Tyngsborough Animal Control through the non-emergency police line or town website.
📍 Follow Chelmsford-Tyngsborough Animal Control on Facebook for updates and lost pet notices.

In Episode 26 of Entering Tyngsborough, host Rony Camille sits down with Tyngsborough Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Mike Flanagan to discuss the direction of the district.

They talk about the new middle school, district priorities, classroom innovation, student support, and the challenges facing public education in Tyngsborough. Dr. Flanagan also reflects on his journey from classroom teacher to superintendent and what he notices when visiting schools across the district.

For parents, residents, and anyone invested in local education, this episode offers a candid look at how Tyngsborough Public Schools are doing and where they are headed.