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June 24, 2025
11 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Eric Ryder, who is counted absent.
Present: Mark Kratman, Richard Russo, James F. Mackey, Patrick Holland
Absent: Eric Ryder
Every vote, in order
Board and Committee Discussion
For a vote of confidence to approve the working group to address the items on the timeline
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion for a vote of confidence to approve the working group to address the items on the timeline. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 1 - 0. (Nay - Chair Kratman)
Yes: Holland, Mackey, RussoNo: Kratman
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion for a vote of confidence to approve the working group to address the items on the timeline. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 1 - 0. (Nay - Chair Kratman).” (Motion: Mackey, second: Holland)
Re-Appointments
Approve the re-appointments that were submitted, except for seat #2 on the Tewksbury Beautification Committee, and the Member-at-Large position on the Tewksbury Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion...
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the re-appointments that were submitted, except for seat #2 on the Tewksbury Beautification Committee, and the Member-at-Large position on the Tewksbury Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee, as the members had not responded regarding their desire to remain on the respective committees. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the re-appointments that were submitted, except for seat #2 on the Tewksbury Beautification Committee, and the Member-at-Large position on the Tewksbury Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee, as the members had not responded regarding their desire to remain on the respective committees. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Russo)
Board of Registrars
Accept Ms. Kathleen Seville's application for a seat on the Board of Registrars
MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to accept Ms. Kathleen Seville's application for a seat on the Board of Registrars. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to accept Ms. Kathleen Seville's application for a seat on the Board of Registrars. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Holland)
Economic Development Committee
Accept Mr. Scott Ciccone, Mr. Perry Delisle, and Mr. Ryan Lloyds' applications for seats on the Economic Development Committee
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to accept Mr. Scott Ciccone, Mr. Perry Delisle, and Mr. Ryan Lloyds' applications for seats on the Economic Development Committee. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to accept Mr. Scott Ciccone, Mr. Perry Delisle, and Mr. Ryan Lloyds' applications for seats on the Economic Development Committee. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Russo)
Historic Commission
Accept Mr. Keith Sullivan's application for a seat on the Historic Commission
MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to accept Mr. Keith Sullivan's application for a seat on the Historic Commission. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 1 - 0. (Nay - Board Member Mackey)
Yes: Holland, Kratman, RussoNo: Mackey
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to accept Mr. Keith Sullivan's application for a seat on the Historic Commission. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 1 - 0. (Nay - Board Member Mackey).” (Motion: Russo, second: Holland)
MASS Cultural Council
Table the appointment for the MASS Cultural Council, pending further discussion with the Select Board
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to table the appointment for the MASS Cultural Council, pending further discussion with the Select Board. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to table the appointment for the MASS Cultural Council, pending further discussion with the Select Board. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Russo)
Tewksbury Beautification Committee
Accept Mr. Bruce Shick's application for a seat on the Tewksbury Beautification Committee
MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to accept Mr. Bruce Shick's application for a seat on the Tewksbury Beautification Committee. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to accept Mr. Bruce Shick's application for a seat on the Tewksbury Beautification Committee. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Mackey)
Tewksbury Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Advisory Committee (TDEIAC)
Put the TDEIAC on hold pending results from the previously established working group earlier in the evening
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to put the TDEIAC on hold pending results from the previously established working group earlier in the evening. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to put the TDEIAC on hold pending results from the previously established working group earlier in the evening. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Russo)
Trust Fund Commission
Accept Mr. Al Rego's, Finance Director, application for the seat on the Trust Fund Commission
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to accept Mr. Al Rego's, Finance Director, application for the seat on the Trust Fund Commission. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to accept Mr. Al Rego's, Finance Director, application for the seat on the Trust Fund Commission. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Holland)
TOWN COUNSEL INVOICE
Approve Town Counsel's invoice for the time period of May 16th through May 31st, 2025, in the amount of $2,762.50
MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to approve Town Counsel's invoice for the time period of May 16th through May 31st, 2025, in the amount of $2,762.50. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to approve Town Counsel's invoice for the time period of May 16th through May 31st, 2025, in the amount of $2,762.50. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Mackey)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: At approximately 7:28 p.m., Board Member Russo made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: At approximately 7:28 p.m., Board Member Russo made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Mackey)
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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