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September 9, 2025
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Mark Kratman, Eric Ryder, Richard Russo, James F. Mackey, Patrick Holland
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
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 National Grid/Verizon jointly owned pole petition on Shawsheen Street - Pole 156-50, with the proposed conditions set forth by the Department of Public Works
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve the National Grid/Verizon jointly owned pole petition on Shawsheen Street - Pole 156-50, with the proposed conditions set forth by the Department of Public Works. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve the National Grid/Verizon jointly owned pole petition on Shawsheen Street - Pole 156-50, with the proposed conditions set forth by the Department of Public Works. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
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)
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)
Deny the request for a Pledge of License
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to deny the request for a Pledge of License. Vice- Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to deny the request for a Pledge of License. Vice- Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Ryder)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Mackey)
Approve the request for a One-Day Liquor License
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the request for a One-Day Liquor License. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the request for a One-Day Liquor License. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Ryder)
RESIDENTS
Accept a $10,000 donation from Adam Fuller, Class of 1994, now a coach for the LA Chargers, to be used for community engagement and community policing, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation
MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to accept a $10,000 donation from Adam Fuller, Class of 1994, now a coach for the LA Chargers, to be used for community engagement and community policing, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to accept a $10,000 donation from Adam Fuller, Class of 1994, now a coach for the LA Chargers, to be used for community engagement and community policing, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Ryder)
Location & Visibility
Approve the Veterans Banners on the Town Common
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the Veterans Banners on the Town Common. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the Veterans Banners on the Town Common. 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 16, 2025, through July 31, 2025, in the amount of $2,592.50
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve Town Counsel's invoice for the period from July 16, 2025, through July 31, 2025, in the amount of $2,592.50. 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 16, 2025, through July 31, 2025, in the amount of $2,592.50. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
June 10, 2025 - Regular Session
Approve the minutes from the June 10, 2025, regular meeting, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to approve the minutes from the June 10, 2025, regular 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 June 10, 2025, regular meeting, as presented. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Ryder)
July 15, 2025 - Regular Session
Approve the minutes from the July 15, 2025, regular meeting, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to approve the minutes from the July 15, 2025, regular meeting, as presented. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 1. (Abstained - Vice-Chair Ryder)
Yes: Holland, Kratman, Mackey, RussoAbstained: Ryder
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to approve the minutes from the July 15, 2025, regular meeting, as presented. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 1. (Abstained - Vice-Chair Ryder).” (Motion: Russo, second: Mackey)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: At approximately 7:52 p.m., Board Member Russo made a motion to adjourn. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: At approximately 7:52 p.m., Board Member Russo made a motion to adjourn. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Ryder)
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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