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September 23, 2025
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Mark Kratman, Eric Ryder, Richard Russo, James F. Mackey, Patrick Holland
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Continue the public hearing to allow the applicant to resubmit an updated plan
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to continue the public hearing to allow the applicant to resubmit an updated plan. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to continue the public hearing to allow the applicant to resubmit an updated plan. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Mackey)
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 Entertainment License
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve the request for a One-Day Entertainment License. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve the request for a One-Day Entertainment License. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Holland)
NEW BUSINESS
Approve the Halloween Trick or Treat hours on Friday, October 31st, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve the Halloween Trick or Treat hours on Friday, October 31st, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 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 Halloween Trick or Treat hours on Friday, October 31st, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
Recommend the adoption of Articles: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, & 13
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to recommend the adoption of Articles: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, & 13. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to recommend the adoption of Articles: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, & 13. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Ryder)
Hear the proposed Article 12 prior to the start of the Special Town Meeting to be held at 7:00 p.m. on October 7, 2025
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to hear the proposed Article 12 prior to the start of the Special Town Meeting to be held at 7:00 p.m. on October 7, 2025. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to hear the proposed Article 12 prior to the start of the Special Town Meeting to be held at 7:00 p.m. on October 7, 2025. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Ryder)
Take no action on the petitioner's Articles 14 and 15
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to take no action on the petitioner's Articles 14 and 15. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to take no action on the petitioner's Articles 14 and 15. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Mackey)
Donation to the Veterans' Department
Accept the above-listed donation of gift cards from Mr. Pieslak and the anonymous donor, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to accept the above-listed donation of gift cards from Mr. Pieslak and the anonymous donor, 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 above-listed donation of gift cards from Mr. Pieslak and the anonymous donor, 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 Senior Center
Accept both donations, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to accept both donations, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to accept both donations, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Ryder)
Approve the 104th Birthday Citation for Ms. Rose McCormick, and to send a birthday card as well
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the 104th Birthday Citation for Ms. Rose McCormick, and to send a birthday card as well. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the 104th Birthday Citation for Ms. Rose McCormick, and to send a birthday card as well. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Mackey)
August 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Approve Town Counsel's Invoice in the amount of $5,567.50 for the time period of August 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve Town Counsel's Invoice in the amount of $5,567.50 for the time period of August 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025. 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 in the amount of $5,567.50 for the time period of August 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: At approximately 8:44 p.m., Board Member Holland made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: At approximately 8:44 p.m., Board Member Holland made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, 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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