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March 4, 2025
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Patrick Holland, Mark Kratman, James F. Mackey, Eric Ryder
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Trifury Road Race Triathlon
Approve the request for the Trifury Road Race Triathlon
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the request for the Trifury Road Race Triathlon. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the request for the Trifury Road Race Triathlon. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Ryder)
Murph's Fun Run Road Race
Approve the Murph's Fund Run Road Race
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the Murph's Fund Run Road Race. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the Murph's Fund Run Road Race. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
NEW BUSINESS
Approve the Host Community Agreement waiver form for 686 Cultivation
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the Host Community Agreement waiver form for 686 Cultivation. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the Host Community Agreement waiver form for 686 Cultivation. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Ryder)
Accept the donation of $2,000 from the Lowell Five Cent Savings Bank, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation and gratitude
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to accept the donation of $2,000 from the Lowell Five Cent Savings Bank, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation and gratitude. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to accept the donation of $2,000 from the Lowell Five Cent Savings Bank, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation and gratitude. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
State Auditor Letter Regarding MBTA Community Act Discussion and Unfunded Mandate
Submit the letter and any associated documentation to the State Auditor
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to submit the letter and any associated documentation to the State Auditor. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. FRIENDLY AMENDMENT: Board Member Mackey suggested adding verbiage to the motion regarding what was not addressed in the three letters that were sent out. (Inaudible) the funding that was available. He said they took advantage of that funding, and the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments (NMCOG) supported them. He said he wanted a clear definition of whether that would impact them. He also said he wanted to know when the financial analysis would be available. Board Member Ryder stated that he agreed with Board Member Mackey's friendly amendment. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to submit the letter and any associated documentation to the State Auditor. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. FRIENDLY AMENDMENT: Board Member Mackey suggested adding verbiage to the motion regarding what was not addressed in the three letters that were sent out. (Inaudible) the funding that was available. He said they took advantage of that funding, and the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments (NMCOG) supported them. He said he wanted a clear definition of whether that would impact them. He also said he wanted to know when the financial analysis would be available. Board Member Ryder stated that he agreed with Board Member Mackey's friendly amendment. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
Approve the Signature Page for the Annual Town Election Warrant
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the Signature Page for the Annual Town Election Warrant. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the Signature Page for the Annual Town Election Warrant. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
Change the Select Board meeting date from April 22, 2025, to April 29, 2025
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to change the Select Board meeting date from April 22, 2025, to April 29, 2025. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to change the Select Board meeting date from April 22, 2025, to April 29, 2025. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Kratman)
January 16, 2025 - January 31, 2025
Approve Town Counsel's invoice from January 16, 2025, through January 31, 2025, in the amount of $4,590.00
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve Town Counsel's invoice from January 16, 2025, through January 31, 2025, in the amount of $4,590.00. Vice-Chair Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve Town Counsel's invoice from January 16, 2025, through January 31, 2025, in the amount of $4,590.00. Vice-Chair Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
October 16, 2024
Approve the minutes of the October 16, 2024, meeting, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 16, 2024, meeting, as presented. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 16, 2024, meeting, as presented. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
January 7, 2025
Approve the minutes of the January 7, 2025, meeting, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 7, 2025, meeting, as presented. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 7, 2025, meeting, as presented. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Kratman)
Chair Holland
Change the date of the February 28, 2025, Select Board meeting to March 4, 2025
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to change the date of the February 28, 2025, Select Board meeting to March 4, 2025. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to change the date of the February 28, 2025, Select Board meeting to March 4, 2025. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: At approximately 9:34 p.m., Board Member Mackey made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: At approximately 9:34 p.m., Board Member Mackey made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Ryder)
From the Tewksbury Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): The Lowell Sun — John Lombardo (Peter Currier, April 2026), Richard Russo Jr. (Aaron Curtis, April 2025), Eric Ryder (courtesy photo, April 2024); Tewksbury Town Crier courtesy photos — Mark Kratman (March 2025) and James F. Mackey III (March 2024). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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