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February 24, 2026
7 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
Chair Kratman read the following into the record
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)
Table the Verizon Cable Television License Renewal Process approval, date specific, to the next Select Board meeting, March 10, 2026
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to table the Verizon Cable Television License Renewal Process approval, date specific, to the next Select Board meeting, March 10, 2026. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to table the Verizon Cable Television License Renewal Process approval, date specific, to the next Select Board meeting, March 10, 2026. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Holland)
NEW BUSINESS
Approve the one-year extension between the Town of Tewksbury and the YMCA of Greater Lowell's Lease Agreement
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the one-year extension between the Town of Tewksbury and the YMCA of Greater Lowell's Lease Agreement. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the one-year extension between the Town of Tewksbury and the YMCA of Greater Lowell's Lease Agreement. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Russo)
Special Municipal Employee - Van Driver
Approve the Van Driver position as a Special Municipal Employee position
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve the Van Driver position as a Special Municipal Employee position. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve the Van Driver position as a Special Municipal Employee position. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
Donation to the Senior Center
Accept the donation in the amount of $50.00 from the Friends of the Elderly to purchase coffee for the men's yoga class in memory of Bob Newton, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to accept the donation in the amount of $50.00 from the Friends of the Elderly to purchase coffee for the men's yoga class in memory of Bob Newton, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to accept the donation in the amount of $50.00 from the Friends of the Elderly to purchase coffee for the men's yoga class in memory of Bob Newton, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Russo)
Accept the donation in the amount of $30.00 from Susan Fraser in memory of Joan Hansford, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to accept the donation in the amount of $30.00 from Susan Fraser in memory of Joan Hansford, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. seconded by the motion. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to accept the donation in the amount of $30.00 from Susan Fraser in memory of Joan Hansford, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. seconded by the motion. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Russo)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: At approximately 8:02 p.m., Board Member Russo made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: At approximately 8:02 p.m., Board Member Russo made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Russo, 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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