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November 18, 2025
21 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include James F. Mackey and Eric Ryder, who are counted absent.
Present: Mark Kratman, Richard Russo, Patrick Holland
Absent: James F. Mackey, Eric Ryder
Every vote, in order
Discuss the two items regarding pole petitions at the December 2, 2025, Select Board meeting
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to discuss the two items regarding pole petitions at the December 2, 2025, Select Board meeting. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to discuss the two items regarding pole petitions at the December 2, 2025, Select Board meeting. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Russo)
Donation to the Veterans' Department
Accept the donation, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to accept the donation, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 0.
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“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to accept the donation, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Russo)
Donation to the Senior Center
Accept the donation, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to accept the donation, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to accept the donation, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Russo)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Russo)
Approve the request for a Common Victualler License for Café Sicilia
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the request for a Common Victualler License for Café Sicilia. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the request for a Common Victualler License for Café Sicilia. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Russo)
Ms. Caswell Varney stated that a Residential Exemption included the following
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Holland)
Adopt the recommended minimum residential factor of 1.73%
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to adopt the recommended minimum residential factor of 1.73%. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to adopt the recommended minimum residential factor of 1.73%. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Russo)
Not to allow a residential exemption
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion not to allow a residential exemption. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion not to allow a residential exemption. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Russo)
Not to allow a small commercial exemption
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion not to allow a small commercial exemption. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 0.
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“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion not to allow a small commercial exemption. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Russo)
Not to allow a discount of up to 25% for property classified as Open Space
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion not to allow a discount of up to 25% for property classified as Open Space. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion not to allow a discount of up to 25% for property classified as Open Space. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Russo)
YEAR PRINCIPAL AMOUNT INTEREST RATE
Approve the above verbiage read into the record
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the above verbiage read into the record. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Holland, Board Member Russo, 3 & Chair Kratman Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the above verbiage read into the record. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Holland, Board Member Russo, 3 & Chair Kratman Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Russo)
Mr. Curran explained that the policy below be amended as follows
Approve the above amendment to the Affordable Trust Fund Recipient Policy
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the above amendment to the Affordable Trust Fund Recipient Policy. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the above amendment to the Affordable Trust Fund Recipient Policy. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Russo)
Breakaway Ice
Approve the Automatic Amusement License Renewals, as listed above
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the Automatic Amusement License Renewals, as listed above. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the Automatic Amusement License Renewals, as listed above. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Russo)
Approve the Class License Renewals, as listed above
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the Class License Renewals, as listed above. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the Class License Renewals, as listed above. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Russo)
Tewksbury Convenience
Approve the Common Victualler Renewals, as listed above
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the Common Victualler Renewals, as listed above. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the Common Victualler Renewals, as listed above. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Russo)
Approve the Entertainment License Renewals, as listed above
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the Entertainment License Renewals, as listed above. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the Entertainment License Renewals, as listed above. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Russo)
Andy's Convenient Store
Approve the Liquor License Renewals, as listed above
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the Liquor License Renewals, as listed above. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the Liquor License Renewals, as listed above. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Russo)
Mr. Curran informed the Select Board on the following matters
For Mr. Curran to send a letter of commendation to Chief Columbus on behalf of the Select Board
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion for Mr. Curran to send a letter of commendation to Chief Columbus on behalf of the Select Board. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion for Mr. Curran to send a letter of commendation to Chief Columbus on behalf of the Select Board. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Russo)
October 1, 2025 - October 15, 2025
Approve Town Counsel's invoice in the amount of $4,547.50 for the time period of October 1, 2025 - October 15, 2025
MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to approve Town Counsel's invoice in the amount of $4,547.50 for the time period of October 1, 2025 - October 15, 2025. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to approve Town Counsel's invoice in the amount of $4,547.50 for the time period of October 1, 2025 - October 15, 2025. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Holland)
September 23, 2025
Approve the minutes of the September 23, 2025, meeting, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 23, 2025, meeting, as presented. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 23, 2025, meeting, as presented. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Holland)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: At approximately 9:30 p.m., Board Member Russo made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: At approximately 9:30 p.m., Board Member Russo made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Russo, 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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