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July 15, 2025
12 recorded votes, 0 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
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4-0-0.
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“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Mackey)
Approve the pole petition for 40 Donovan Way, with the stipulation that they follow the DPW's recommendations and conditions
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the pole petition for 40 Donovan Way, with the stipulation that they follow the DPW's recommendations and conditions. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4-0-0.
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“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the pole petition for 40 Donovan Way, with the stipulation that they follow the DPW's recommendations and conditions. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Mackey)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Mackey)
Approve the request for a One-Day Entertainment License
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the request for a One-Day Entertainment License. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. m~ co - =) MOTION CARRIED: 4-0-0.
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“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the request for a One-Day Entertainment License. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. m~ co - =) MOTION CARRIED: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Holland)
Approve the Election Staff Appointments, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the Election Staff Appointments, as presented. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4-0-0.
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“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the Election Staff Appointments, as presented. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Mackey)
Appoint the police chief with the authority to staff the precincts with police officer details during elections
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to appoint the police chief with the authority to staff the precincts with police officer details during elections. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTON CARRIED: 4-0-0.
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“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to appoint the police chief with the authority to staff the precincts with police officer details during elections. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTON CARRIED: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Holland)
Approve the donation of $250.00 to the Tewksbury Senior Center, with the Select Board's sincere gratitude
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the donation of $250.00 to the Tewksbury Senior Center, with the Select Board's sincere gratitude. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTON CARRIED: 4-0-0.
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“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the donation of $250.00 to the Tewksbury Senior Center, with the Select Board's sincere gratitude. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTON CARRIED: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Mackey)
Approve the above-listed donations, with the Select Board's sincere gratitude
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the above-listed donations, with the Select Board's sincere gratitude. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTON CARRIED: 4-0-0.
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“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the above-listed donations, with the Select Board's sincere gratitude. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTON CARRIED: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Mackey)
Re-appoint Ms. Kelly M. Maclnnis to the Beautification Committee
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to re-appoint Ms. Kelly M. Maclnnis to the Beautification Committee. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTON CARRIED: 4-0-0.
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“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to re-appoint Ms. Kelly M. Maclnnis to the Beautification Committee. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTON CARRIED: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Holland)
Approve Town Counsel's invoice for the time period of June 1*' through June 30", 2025, in the amount of $4,462.50
MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to approve Town Counsel's invoice for the time period of June 1*' through June 30", 2025, in the amount of $4,462.50. 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 June 1*' through June 30", 2025, in the amount of $4,462.50. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Mackey)
Accept the minutes from the April 29, 2025, Select Board meeting, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to accept the minutes from the April 29, 2025, Select Board meeting, as presented. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTON CARRIED: 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to accept the minutes from the April 29, 2025, Select Board meeting, as presented. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTON CARRIED: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Holland)
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Adjourn
MOTION: At approximately 7:24 p.m., Board Member Mackey made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4-0-0.
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“MOTION: At approximately 7:24 p.m., Board Member Mackey made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Holland)
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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