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June 10, 2025
11 recorded votes, 0 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
Approve the request for a Change of Manager for MB Spirits
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the request for a Change of Manager for MB Spirits. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the request for a Change of Manager for MB Spirits. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Mackey)
Approve the request for the change in Officers/Directors for MB Spirits
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve the request for the change in Officers/Directors for MB Spirits. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve the request for the change in Officers/Directors for MB Spirits. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Russo)
Approve the One Day Entertainment License for the Pride Event to be held on June 20, 2025, between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 7:15 p.m
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve the One Day Entertainment License for the Pride Event to be held on June 20, 2025, between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve the One Day Entertainment License for the Pride Event to be held on June 20, 2025, between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
Follow the recommendation of Chief Columbus and suspend the liquor license for seven days with three days held in abeyance from June 23, 2025, through June 26, 2025
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to follow the recommendation of Chief Columbus and suspend the liquor license for seven days with three days held in abeyance from June 23, 2025, through June 26, 2025. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. ~ fos) MOTION CARRIED: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to follow the recommendation of Chief Columbus and suspend the liquor license for seven days with three days held in abeyance from June 23, 2025, through June 26, 2025. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. ~ fos) MOTION CARRIED: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Ryder)
Re-appoint Attorney Kevin P. Feely, Jr., as Town Counsel, with a term to expire on June 30, 2026
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to re-appoint Attorney Kevin P. Feely, Jr., as Town Counsel, with a term to expire on June 30, 2026. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to re-appoint Attorney Kevin P. Feely, Jr., as Town Counsel, with a term to expire on June 30, 2026. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Holland)
Accept the donation of $250.00 from the Tariela Mission at the Congregational Church, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to accept the donation of $250.00 from the Tariela Mission at the Congregational Church, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to accept the donation of $250.00 from the Tariela Mission at the Congregational Church, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Russo)
Accept the donation of the two benches as described above, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to accept the donation of the two benches as described above, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to accept the donation of the two benches as described above, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Russo)
Board Member Mackey reviewed the implementation timeline as summarized below
Delegate the authority to execute the deed for 283 Pleasant Street
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to delegate the authority to execute the deed for 283 Pleasant Street. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to delegate the authority to execute the deed for 283 Pleasant Street. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
Approve Town Counsel's invoice for the time period of April 16" through May 15", 2025, in the amount of $7,990.00
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve Town Counsel's invoice for the time period of April 16" through May 15", 2025, in the amount of $7,990.00. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve Town Counsel's invoice for the time period of April 16" through May 15", 2025, in the amount of $7,990.00. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Holland)
Approve the minutes from the April 9, 2025, meeting, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to approve the minutes from the April 9, 2025, meeting, as presented. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to approve the minutes from the April 9, 2025, meeting, as presented. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Ryder)
Adjourn
MOTION: At approximately 9:45 p.m., Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: At approximately 9:45 p.m., Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Ryder, 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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