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April 9, 2025
40 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Mark Kratman, Eric Ryder, Richard Russo, James F. Mackey, Patrick Holland
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Chair of the Select Board
Nominate Mr. Kratman as Chair of the Select Board
MOTION: Mr. Ryder made a motion to nominate Mr. Kratman as Chair of the Select Board. Mr. Holland seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Mr. Holland, Mr. Ryder, Mr. Russo, 4 and Mr. Kratman Nay: Mr. Mackey 1 MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 1 - 0.
Yes: Holland, Kratman, Russo, RyderNo: Mackey
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Ryder made a motion to nominate Mr. Kratman as Chair of the Select Board. Mr. Holland seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Mr. Holland, Mr. Ryder, Mr. Russo, 4 and Mr. Kratman Nay: Mr. Mackey 1 MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 1 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Holland)
Vice-Chair of the Select Board
Nominate Mr. Board Member Ryder as Vice-Chair of the Select Board
MOTION: Chair Kratman made a motion to nominate Mr. Board Member Ryder as Vice-Chair of the Select Board. Mr. Russo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Mr. Holland, Mr. Ryder, Mr. Russo, 5 Mr. Mackey, and Mr. Kratman Nay: 0 Tewksbury, MA MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Chair Kratman made a motion to nominate Mr. Board Member Ryder as Vice-Chair of the Select Board. Mr. Russo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Mr. Holland, Mr. Ryder, Mr. Russo, 5 Mr. Mackey, and Mr. Kratman Nay: 0 Tewksbury, MA MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Russo)
Clerk of the Select Board
Nominate Mr. Russo as Clerk of the Select Board
MOTION: Mr. Holland made a motion to nominate Mr. Russo as Clerk of the Select Board. Mr. Ryder seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Mr. Board Member Holland, Mr. Ryder, Mr. Russo, 5 Mr. Mackey, and Mr. Kratman Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Holland made a motion to nominate Mr. Russo as Clerk of the Select Board. Mr. Ryder seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Mr. Board Member Holland, Mr. Ryder, Mr. Russo, 5 Mr. Mackey, and Mr. Kratman Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Ryder)
RESIDENTS
Recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 1
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 1. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 1. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
Recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 3
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 3. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 3. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
Recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 3 - 21
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 3 - 21. Board Member Holland seconded the motion MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 3 - 21. Board Member Holland seconded the motion MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Holland)
Recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 3 - 22
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 3 - 22. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 3 - 22. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Mackey)
Recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 3 - 23
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 3 - 23. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 3 - 23. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Russo)
Waive the reading of the Articles into the record
MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to waive the reading of the Articles into the record. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to waive the reading of the Articles into the record. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Mackey)
Recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 4
Mr. Russo made a motion to recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 4. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Russo made a motion to recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 4. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Ryder)
Recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 5
Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 5. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 5. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Russo)
Recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 6
Board Member Mackey made a motion to recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 6. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“Board Member Mackey made a motion to recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 6. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Holland)
Recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 7
Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 7. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 7. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Russo)
Recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 8
Board Member Holland made a motion to recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 8. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“Board Member Holland made a motion to recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 8. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Russo)
Recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 9
Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 9. Seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 9. Seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder)
Recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 10
Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 10. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 10. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
Recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 11
Board Member Mackey made a motion to recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 11. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“Board Member Mackey made a motion to recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 11. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Holland)
Recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 12
Board Member Mackey made a motion to recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 12. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“Board Member Mackey made a motion to recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 12. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Ryder)
Recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 13
Board Member Mackey made a motion to recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 13. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“Board Member Mackey made a motion to recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 13. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Ryder)
Recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 14
Mr. Board Member Russo made a motion to recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 14. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Board Member Russo made a motion to recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 14. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Mackey)
Recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 15
Board Member Russo made a motion to recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 15. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“Board Member Russo made a motion to recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 15. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Mackey)
Recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 16
Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 16. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 16. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Russo)
Recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 17
Board Member Mackey made a motion to recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 17. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“Board Member Mackey made a motion to recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 17. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Ryder)
Recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 18
Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 18. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 18. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
Recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 19
Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 19. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 19. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Holland)
Recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 20
Board Member Mackey made a motion to recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 20. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“Board Member Mackey made a motion to recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 20. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Ryder)
Recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 21
Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 21. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 21. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
Recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 22
Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 22. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to recommend the adoption of Warrant Article 22. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Russo)
Defer all of the Articles pertaining to zoning to the Planning Board
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to defer all of the Articles pertaining to zoning to the Planning Board. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to defer all of the Articles pertaining to zoning to the Planning Board. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Russo)
Accept the placement of Articles 26 through 33 (bylaw amendments) on the Warrant
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to accept the placement of Articles 26 through 33 (bylaw amendments) on the Warrant. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to accept the placement of Articles 26 through 33 (bylaw amendments) on the Warrant. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Holland)
Mr. Curran reviewed the Special Town Meeting Warrant as summarized below
Recommend the adoption of Special Town Meeting Article 1
MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to recommend the adoption of Special Town Meeting Article 1. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to recommend the adoption of Special Town Meeting Article 1. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Ryder)
Recommend the adoption of Special Town Meeting Article 2
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to recommend the adoption of Special Town Meeting Article 2. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to recommend the adoption of Special Town Meeting Article 2. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Holland)
Recommend the adoption of Special Town Meeting Article 3
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to recommend the adoption of Special Town Meeting Article 3. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to recommend the adoption of Special Town Meeting Article 3. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Holland)
NMCOG (Northern Middlesex Council of Board Member Russo
Nominate Board Member Russo to fill one of the two open positions on the Tewksbury School Facilities Study Committee
MOTION: Chair Kratman made a motion to nominate Board Member Russo to fill one of the two open positions on the Tewksbury School Facilities Study Committee. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Chair Kratman made a motion to nominate Board Member Russo to fill one of the two open positions on the Tewksbury School Facilities Study Committee. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Mackey)
Nominate Vice-Chair Ryder to fill the remaining position on the Tewksbury School Facilities Study Committee
MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to nominate Vice-Chair Ryder to fill the remaining position on the Tewksbury School Facilities Study Committee. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to nominate Vice-Chair Ryder to fill the remaining position on the Tewksbury School Facilities Study Committee. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Russo)
TOWN COUNSEL INVOICE
Approve Town Counsel's invoice for the time period of February 1st through February 15th, 2025, in the amount of $4,335.00
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve Town Counsel's invoice for the time period of February 1st through February 15th, 2025, in the amount of $4,335.00. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve Town Counsel's invoice for the time period of February 1st through February 15th, 2025, in the amount of $4,335.00. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Russo)
Approve Town Counsel's invoice for the time period of March 1st through March 15th, 2025, in the amount of $3,952.50
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve Town Counsel's invoice for the time period of March 1st through March 15th, 2025, in the amount of $3,952.50. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve Town Counsel's invoice for the time period of March 1st through March 15th, 2025, in the amount of $3,952.50. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Russo)
EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
Approve the Executive Session minutes from the following meetings, as presented: September 19, 2023; & December 19, 2023 January 9, 2024; January 23, 2024; February 13, 2024; March 12, 2024; March...
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the Executive Session minutes from the following meetings, as presented: September 19, 2023; & December 19, 2023 January 9, 2024; January 23, 2024; February 13, 2024; March 12, 2024; March 19, 2024; & April 9, 2024 Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 2. (Abstained: Vice-Chair Ryder & Board Member Russo)
Yes: Holland, Kratman, MackeyAbstained: Russo, Ryder
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the Executive Session minutes from the following meetings, as presented: September 19, 2023; & December 19, 2023 January 9, 2024; January 23, 2024; February 13, 2024; March 12, 2024; March 19, 2024; & April 9, 2024 Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 2. (Abstained: Vice-Chair Ryder & Board Member Russo).” (Motion: Holland, second: Mackey)
Approve the Executive Session minutes from the following meetings, as presented: October 22, 2024; & October 29, 2024
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve the Executive Session minutes from the following meetings, as presented: October 22, 2024; & October 29, 2024. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 1. (Abstained: Board Member Russo)
Yes: Holland, Kratman, Mackey, RyderAbstained: Russo
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve the Executive Session minutes from the following meetings, as presented: October 22, 2024; & October 29, 2024. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 1. (Abstained: Board Member Russo).” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: At approximately 7:20 p.m., Board Member Holland made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: At approximately 7:20 p.m., Board Member Holland made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Russo)
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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