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February 10, 2026
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Richard Russo, who is counted absent.
Present: Mark Kratman, James F. Mackey, Patrick Holland, Eric Ryder
Absent: Richard Russo
During the meeting:
- Eric Ryder took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
NEW BUSINESS
Adopt the Official Proclamation to approve April 24, 2026, as Arbor Day in the Town of Tewksbury
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to adopt the Official Proclamation to approve April 24, 2026, as Arbor Day in the Town of Tewksbury. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Holland, Vice-Chair Ryder, 4 Board Member Mackey, & Chair Kratman Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to adopt the Official Proclamation to approve April 24, 2026, as Arbor Day in the Town of Tewksbury. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Holland, Vice-Chair Ryder, 4 Board Member Mackey, & Chair Kratman Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Mackey)
Approve the Annual Town Election Warrant
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the Annual Town Election Warrant. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Holland, Vice-Chair Ryder, 4 Board Member Mackey, & Chair Kratman Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the Annual Town Election Warrant. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Holland, Vice-Chair Ryder, 4 Board Member Mackey, & Chair Kratman Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Holland)
January 1, 2026 - January 15, 2026
Approve the Town Council invoice for January 1, 2026 - January 15, 2026, in the amount of $3,060.00
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the Town Council invoice for January 1, 2026 - January 15, 2026, in the amount of $3,060.00. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Holland, Vice-Chair Ryder, 4 Board Member Mackey, & Chair Kratman Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the Town Council invoice for January 1, 2026 - January 15, 2026, in the amount of $3,060.00. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Holland, Vice-Chair Ryder, 4 Board Member Mackey, & Chair Kratman Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Mackey)
December 16, 2025
Approve the minutes of the December 16, 2025, meeting, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the minutes of the December 16, 2025, meeting, as presented. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Holland, Vice-Chair Ryder, 4 Board Member Mackey, & Chair Kratman Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the minutes of the December 16, 2025, meeting, as presented. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Holland, Vice-Chair Ryder, 4 Board Member Mackey, & Chair Kratman Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Ryder)
January 6, 2026
Approve the minutes of the January 6, 2026, meeting, as presented
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 6, 2026, meeting, as presented. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Holland, Vice-Chair Ryder, 4 Board Member Mackey, & Chair Kratman Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 6, 2026, meeting, as presented. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Holland, Vice-Chair Ryder, 4 Board Member Mackey, & Chair Kratman Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: At approximately 9:04 p.m., Board Member Holland made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Holland, Vice-Chair Ryder, 4 Board Member Mackey, & Chair Kratman Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: At approximately 9:04 p.m., Board Member Holland made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Holland, Vice-Chair Ryder, 4 Board Member Mackey, & Chair Kratman Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Mackey)
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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