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October 21, 2025
11 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Mark Kratman, Eric Ryder, Richard Russo, James F. Mackey, Patrick Holland
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve relocating the pole just off of the asphalt, with the stipulation that if, for any reason, they were unable to install the pole where directed, National Grid return to the Select Board for...
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve relocating the pole just off of the asphalt, with the stipulation that if, for any reason, they were unable to install the pole where directed, National Grid return to the Select Board for further discussion. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve relocating the pole just off of the asphalt, with the stipulation that if, for any reason, they were unable to install the pole where directed, National Grid return to the Select Board for further discussion. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Russo)
Approve the Change of Manager for Applebee's located at 85 Main Street
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the Change of Manager for Applebee's located at 85 Main Street. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the Change of Manager for Applebee's located at 85 Main Street. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Ryder)
Town Notice of Resale
Request that Mr. Curran reach out to the Housing Authority to see if they were interested in purchasing the property located at 51 Nolan Court, Unit 51
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to request that Mr. Curran reach out to the Housing Authority to see if they were interested in purchasing the property located at 51 Nolan Court, Unit 51. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to request that Mr. Curran reach out to the Housing Authority to see if they were interested in purchasing the property located at 51 Nolan Court, Unit 51. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Ryder)
Debt Stabilization Policy
(the minutes do not state the motion; item: Debt Stabilization Policy)
Debt Stabilization Policy Mr. Curran reviewed the Debt Stabilization Policy and noted that a section was added on page 3, item IV, which stated "At least twenty-five percent of the remaining certified free cash will be placed into the Debt Stabilization Fund or $1 Million, whichever is greater." MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
The minutes record “MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.” after the Town Manager reviewed the Debt Stabilization Policy, without saying what the motion was or who made it.
From the minutes
“Debt Stabilization Policy Mr. Curran reviewed the Debt Stabilization Policy and noted that a section was added on page 3, item IV, which stated "At least twenty-five percent of the remaining certified free cash will be placed into the Debt Stabilization Fund or $1 Million, whichever is greater." MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..”
Approve the Debt Stabilization Policy, as amended
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve the Debt Stabilization Policy, as amended. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve the Debt Stabilization Policy, as amended. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
Approve up to $140,000 for traffic improvements at the Whipple Road and Pine Street intersection
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve up to $140,000 for traffic improvements at the Whipple Road and Pine Street intersection. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 1 - 0. (Nay - Board Member Mackey)
Yes: Holland, Kratman, Russo, RyderNo: Mackey
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve up to $140,000 for traffic improvements at the Whipple Road and Pine Street intersection. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 1 - 0. (Nay - Board Member Mackey).” (Motion: Ryder, second: Holland)
Approve the citation for Thomas Michael McAveeney
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the citation for Thomas Michael McAveeney. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the citation for Thomas Michael McAveeney. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Russo)
Accept the 2026 Select Board Meeting dates, as amended
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to accept the 2026 Select Board Meeting dates, as amended. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to accept the 2026 Select Board Meeting dates, as amended. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
September 1, 2025 - September 15, 2025
Approve Town Counsel's invoice in the amount of $2,847.00 for the time period of September 1, 2025 - September 15, 2025
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve Town Counsel's invoice in the amount of $2,847.00 for the time period of September 1, 2025 - September 15, 2025. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve Town Counsel's invoice in the amount of $2,847.00 for the time period of September 1, 2025 - September 15, 2025. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Mackey)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: At approximately 8:15 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 8:15 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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