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January 6, 2026
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Mark Kratman, Eric Ryder, James F. Mackey, Patrick Holland, Richard Russo
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Continue the National Grid Jointly Owned Pole Petition located on Lincoln Road - #31229903, date-specific, to the January 27, 2026, Select Board meeting
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to continue the National Grid Jointly Owned Pole Petition located on Lincoln Road - #31229903, date-specific, to the January 27, 2026, Select Board meeting. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to continue the National Grid Jointly Owned Pole Petition located on Lincoln Road - #31229903, date-specific, to the January 27, 2026, Select Board meeting. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Holland)
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 the pole petition located on French Street, with the requirements that Mr. Hardiman requested
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve the request for the pole petition located on French Street, with the requirements that Mr. Hardiman requested. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve the request for the pole petition located on French Street, with the requirements that Mr. Hardiman requested. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
Set Date for May Annual and Special Meeting
Approve the recommended dates for the Annual Town Meeting for Monday, May 4, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., at the Tewksbury Memorial High School, and the Special Town Meeting for Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at...
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve the recommended dates for the Annual Town Meeting for Monday, May 4, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., at the Tewksbury Memorial High School, and the Special Town Meeting for Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., at the Tewksbury Memorial High School. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve the recommended dates for the Annual Town Meeting for Monday, May 4, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., at the Tewksbury Memorial High School, and the Special Town Meeting for Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., at the Tewksbury Memorial High School. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Russo)
Opening and Closing Annual and Special Town Meeting Warrants
Approve the Warrant for the Annual and the Special Town meetings Articles be opened on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, and closed on Friday, February 13, 2026, at 12:30 p.m
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve the Warrant for the Annual and the Special Town meetings Articles be opened on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, and closed on Friday, February 13, 2026, at 12:30 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 Warrant for the Annual and the Special Town meetings Articles be opened on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, and closed on Friday, February 13, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
Letter from Tony McIntosh, Superintendent/Director, Shawsheen Valley Technical
Have the superintendent of Shawsheen Valley Technical High School attend a Select Board meeting to explain the need for the feasibility study
MOTION: Chair Kratman made a motion to have the superintendent of Shawsheen Valley Technical High School attend a Select Board meeting to explain the need for the feasibility study. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Chair Kratman made a motion to have the superintendent of Shawsheen Valley Technical High School attend a Select Board meeting to explain the need for the feasibility study. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Ryder)
Approval of Donation to the Police Department
Accept the donation of $2,500 from Mr. James Boudreau, with the Select Board's sincere gratitude
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to accept the donation of $2,500 from Mr. James Boudreau, with the Select Board's sincere gratitude. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to accept the donation of $2,500 from Mr. James Boudreau, with the Select Board's sincere gratitude. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Mackey)
Accept the donation of $2,500 from American Gutter Cleaning & Installations, with the Select Board's sincere gratitude
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to accept the donation of $2,500 from American Gutter Cleaning & Installations, with the Select Board's sincere gratitude. 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 $2,500 from American Gutter Cleaning & Installations, with the Select Board's sincere gratitude. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Russo)
Approval of Donation to the Senior Center
Accept the donation of $50.00 from David and Patricia Cressmen, with the Select Board's sincere gratitude
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to accept the donation of $50.00 from David and Patricia Cressmen, with the Select Board's sincere gratitude. 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 $50.00 from David and Patricia Cressmen, with the Select Board's sincere gratitude. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Russo)
November 16, 2025, through November 30, 2025
Approve Town Counsel's invoice in the amount of $2,422.50 for the period from November 16, 2025, through November 30, 2025
MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to approve Town Counsel's invoice in the amount of $2,422.50 for the period from November 16, 2025, through November 30, 2025. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to approve Town Counsel's invoice in the amount of $2,422.50 for the period from November 16, 2025, through November 30, 2025. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Mackey)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: At approximately 7:40 p.m., Board Member Russo made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: At approximately 7:40 p.m., Board Member Russo made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 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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