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August 12, 2025
28 recorded votes, 4 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
SCHEDULED ITEMS
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to close the public hearing. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to close the public hearing. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Ryder)
Approve the request for a Common Victualler License for LMB Café LLC d/b/a Perfecto's Café at 1900 Main Street
MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to approve the request for a Common Victualler License for LMB Café LLC d/b/a Perfecto's Café at 1900 Main Street. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to approve the request for a Common Victualler License for LMB Café LLC d/b/a Perfecto's Café at 1900 Main Street. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Ryder)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Russo)
Approve the request for an Online Class II Auto Sales License for DMD Vehicles Sales and Appraisals at 128 Patten Road
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the request for an Online Class II Auto Sales License for DMD Vehicles Sales and Appraisals at 128 Patten Road. 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 an Online Class II Auto Sales License for DMD Vehicles Sales and Appraisals at 128 Patten Road. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Mackey)
Table the matter pending communication from Mr. Hardiman, Director of Public Works
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to table the matter pending communication from Mr. Hardiman, Director of Public Works. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to table the matter pending communication from Mr. Hardiman, Director of Public Works. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Mackey)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
Approve the pole petition for 1 Lincoln Road, with the conditions noted by the DPW
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the pole petition for 1 Lincoln Road, with the conditions noted by the DPW. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the pole petition for 1 Lincoln Road, with the conditions noted by the DPW. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Ryder)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Holland)
Approve the pole petition for Shawsheen Street - Pole 59-50, with the conditions noted by the DPW
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve the pole petition for Shawsheen Street - Pole 59-50, with the conditions noted by the DPW. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve the pole petition for Shawsheen Street - Pole 59-50, with the conditions noted by the DPW. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Holland)
Approve the Into Action Recover, Inc. road race scheduled for September 14, 2025
MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to approve the Into Action Recover, Inc. road race scheduled for September 14, 2025. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to approve the Into Action Recover, Inc. road race scheduled for September 14, 2025. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Mackey)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Russo)
Deem that there were substantial changes in the proposed application
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to deem that there were substantial changes in the proposed application. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 1 - 0. (Nay - Board Member Board Member Mackey)
Yes: Holland, Kratman, Russo, RyderNo: Mackey
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to deem that there were substantial changes in the proposed application. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 1 - 0. (Nay - Board Member Board Member Mackey).” (Motion: Ryder, second: Russo)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to close the public hearing. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to close the public hearing. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Ryder)
Suspend Whitedove Pantry's liquor license for a period of one day, Thursday, August 21, 2025
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to suspend Whitedove Pantry's liquor license for a period of one day, Thursday, August 21, 2025. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to suspend Whitedove Pantry's liquor license for a period of one day, Thursday, August 21, 2025. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Russo)
Approval of Donation to Tewksbury Senior Center
Accept the donation of $200.00 from the Friends of the Elderly for the Ice Cream Social (Tewksbury Senior Center) that was held on August 11, 2025, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation
MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to accept the donation of $200.00 from the Friends of the Elderly for the Ice Cream Social (Tewksbury Senior Center) that was held on August 11, 2025, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Mark Kratman, Eric Ryder, Richard Russo, James F. Mackey and Patrick Holland). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to accept the donation of $200.00 from the Friends of the Elderly for the Ice Cream Social (Tewksbury Senior Center) that was held on August 11, 2025, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Ryder)
Approval of Donation to the Veterans Department
Accept the donation of $30.00 in memory of Regina Tammaro from Esta Maori, Justin Maori, and Nicole Maori to the Council on Aging, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to accept the donation of $30.00 in memory of Regina Tammaro from Esta Maori, Justin Maori, and Nicole Maori to the Council on Aging, 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 $30.00 in memory of Regina Tammaro from Esta Maori, Justin Maori, and Nicole Maori to the Council on Aging, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Russo)
Donation to the Veterans' Department
Accept the donation of $300.00 from the Veterans Department from the VFW for the Veterans Barbeque, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to accept the donation of $300.00 from the Veterans Department from the VFW for the Veterans Barbeque, 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 $300.00 from the Veterans Department from the VFW for the Veterans Barbeque, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Russo)
Support the letter of support to the Demoulas Family, to be signed by the entire Board
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to support the letter of support to the Demoulas Family, to be signed by the entire Board. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to support the letter of support to the Demoulas Family, to be signed by the entire Board. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Russo)
Tewksbury School Facilities Study Committee
Table the Tewksbury School Facilities Study Committee appointment, pending contacting the applicant
MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to table the Tewksbury School Facilities Study Committee appointment, pending contacting the applicant. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to table the Tewksbury School Facilities Study Committee appointment, pending contacting the applicant. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Ryder)
Zoning Board of Appeals
Set up interviews for the candidates interested in joining the Zoning Board of Appeals on September 9, 2025, at 5:30 p.m
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to set up interviews for the candidates interested in joining the Zoning Board of Appeals on September 9, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to set up interviews for the candidates interested in joining the Zoning Board of Appeals on September 9, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Mackey)
Conservation Commission
Set up interviews for the candidates interested in joining the Conservation Commission on September 23, 2025, at 5:30 p.m
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to set up interviews for the candidates interested in joining the Conservation Commission on September 23, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to set up interviews for the candidates interested in joining the Conservation Commission on September 23, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Mackey)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT
Add the North Street School discussion to the September 23, 2025, agenda
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to add the North Street School discussion to the September 23, 2025, agenda. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to add the North Street School discussion to the September 23, 2025, agenda. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Ryder)
TOWN COUNSEL INVOICE
Approve Town Counsel's invoice for the period from July 1, 2025, through July 15, 2025, in the amount of $ 3,060.00
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve Town Counsel's invoice for the period from July 1, 2025, through July 15, 2025, in the amount of $ 3,060.00. Board Member Mackey 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 period from July 1, 2025, through July 15, 2025, in the amount of $ 3,060.00. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
March 12, 2024 - Executive Session
Approve the March 12, 2024, Executive Session minutes, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the March 12, 2024, Executive Session minutes, as presented. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 2. (Abstained - Board Member Russo & Vice-Chair Ryder)
Yes: Holland, Kratman, MackeyAbstained: Russo, Ryder
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the March 12, 2024, Executive Session minutes, as presented. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 2. (Abstained - Board Member Russo & Vice-Chair Ryder).” (Motion: Holland, second: Mackey)
May 2, 2024 - Executive Session
Approve the May 2, 2024, Executive Session minutes, as presented
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve the May 2, 2024, Executive Session minutes, as presented. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 1. (Abstained - Chair Kratman)
Yes: Holland, Mackey, Russo, RyderAbstained: Kratman
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve the May 2, 2024, Executive Session minutes, as presented. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 1. (Abstained - Chair Kratman).” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
May 20, 2025 - Regular Session
Approve the minutes from the May 20, 2025, regular meeting, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to approve the minutes from the May 20, 2025, regular meeting, as presented. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to approve the minutes from the May 20, 2025, regular meeting, as presented. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Mackey)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: At approximately 9:25 p.m., Board Member Russo made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: At approximately 9:25 p.m., Board Member Russo made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 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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