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January 27, 2026
18 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include James F. Mackey, who is counted absent.
Present: Mark Kratman, Eric Ryder, Patrick Holland, Richard Russo
Absent: James F. Mackey
Every vote, in order
Mr. Curran reviewed the Select Board's Financial Policy, as summarized below
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to close the public hearing. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 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: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Ryder)
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to close the public hearing. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
The minutes name Eric Ryder as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to close the public hearing. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder)
Approve the National Grid/Verizon Jointly Owned Pole Petition located at 41 Lincoln Road, with the stipulation that the five items listed in Mr. Hardiman's letter were followed, and Mr. Boucher...
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve the National Grid/Verizon Jointly Owned Pole Petition located at 41 Lincoln Road, with the stipulation that the five items listed in Mr. Hardiman's letter were followed, and Mr. Boucher shall follow up regarding the resident who telephoned Town Hall. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve the National Grid/Verizon Jointly Owned Pole Petition located at 41 Lincoln Road, with the stipulation that the five items listed in Mr. Hardiman's letter were followed, and Mr. Boucher shall follow up regarding the resident who telephoned Town Hall. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Russo)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to close the public hearing. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 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: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Ryder)
Approve the request for a Common Victualler License
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve the request for a Common Victualler License. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve the request for a Common Victualler License. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Holland)
Close the public hearing about the Common Victualler license
MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to close the public hearing about the Common Victualler license. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to close the public hearing about the Common Victualler license. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Ryder)
Approve the request for a Common Victualler License
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the request for a Common Victualler License. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the request for a Common Victualler License. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Ryder)
Close the public hearing pertaining to the Liquor license
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to close the public hearing pertaining to the Liquor license. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to close the public hearing pertaining to the Liquor license. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Russo)
Approve the request for the transfer of the Liquor License
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve the request for the transfer of the Liquor License. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve the request for the transfer of the Liquor License. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Russo)
Donation to the Senior Center
Accept Patricia Pask's donation for the Senior Center Transportation Program, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to accept Patricia Pask's donation for the Senior Center Transportation Program, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to accept Patricia Pask's donation for the Senior Center Transportation Program, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Russo)
Donation to the Veterans' Department
Accept the donation from Mary Ann and Ken Estee in the amount of $50.00 to be used for the Veterans' Coffee Social, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to accept the donation from Mary Ann and Ken Estee in the amount of $50.00 to be used for the Veterans' Coffee Social, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to accept the donation from Mary Ann and Ken Estee in the amount of $50.00 to be used for the Veterans' Coffee Social, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Russo)
Accept the donation from Maureen McGan in memory of Bob Newton in the amount of $50.00, to be used for the Veterans' Coffee Social, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to accept the donation from Maureen McGan in memory of Bob Newton in the amount of $50.00, to be used for the Veterans' Coffee Social, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to accept the donation from Maureen McGan in memory of Bob Newton in the amount of $50.00, to be used for the Veterans' Coffee Social, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Russo)
Accept the donation in memory of Robert Newton from Roberta Cane, in the amount of $30.00, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to accept the donation in memory of Robert Newton from Roberta Cane, in the amount of $30.00, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to accept the donation in memory of Robert Newton from Roberta Cane, in the amount of $30.00, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Russo)
Accept the donation of $2,000 from the Lowell Five Bank, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to accept the donation of $2,000 from the Lowell Five Bank, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to accept the donation of $2,000 from the Lowell Five Bank, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Russo)
November 16, 2025, through November 30, 2025
Approve Town Counsel's invoice in the amount of $2,805.00 for the period from December 1, 2025, through December 15, 2025
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve Town Counsel's invoice in the amount of $2,805.00 for the period from December 1, 2025, through December 15, 2025. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve Town Counsel's invoice in the amount of $2,805.00 for the period from December 1, 2025, through December 15, 2025. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Holland)
December 16, 2025, through December 31, 2025
Approve Town Counsel's invoice in the amount of $3,060.00 for the period from December 16, 2025, through December 31, 2025
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve Town Counsel's invoice in the amount of $3,060.00 for the period from December 16, 2025, through December 31, 2025. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve Town Counsel's invoice in the amount of $3,060.00 for the period from December 16, 2025, through December 31, 2025. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Ryder)
January 24, 2025
Approve the above-listed sets of minutes, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to approve the above-listed sets of minutes, as presented. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to approve the above-listed sets of minutes, as presented. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Ryder)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: At approximately 9:03 p.m., Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: At approximately 9:03 p.m., Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, 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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