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March 10, 2026
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Mark Kratman, Eric Ryder, James F. Mackey, Patrick Holland, Richard Russo
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Holland 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 Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Holland)
Approve the request for a New All Alcohol Liquor License for 1300 Main Café, Inc. d/b/a Café Sicilla, with the stipulation that alcohol not be served after 12:00 midnight
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve the request for a New All Alcohol Liquor License for 1300 Main Café, Inc. d/b/a Café Sicilla, with the stipulation that alcohol not be served after 12:00 midnight. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve the request for a New All Alcohol Liquor License for 1300 Main Café, Inc. d/b/a Café Sicilla, with the stipulation that alcohol not be served after 12:00 midnight. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Russo)
NEW BUSINESS
Begin scheduling working sessions regarding addressing the long-term plan regarding the water infrastructure
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion that the Select Board begin scheduling working sessions regarding addressing the long-term plan regarding the water infrastructure. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion that the Select Board begin scheduling working sessions regarding addressing the long-term plan regarding the water infrastructure. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Ryder)
Approve the Water & Sewer Rates, as presented by the Town Manager
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the Water & Sewer Rates, as presented by the Town Manager. Chair Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the Water & Sewer Rates, as presented by the Town Manager. Chair Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Holland)
Statement, and read it aloud as follows
Approve the Tewksbury Economic Development Mission Statement, as presented
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve the Tewksbury Economic Development Mission Statement, as presented. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve the Tewksbury Economic Development Mission Statement, as presented. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
Approval of Donation to Senior Center
Accept the donation in the amount of $30.00 in memory of Joan Hansford from Susan Fraser, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to accept the donation in the amount of $30.00 in memory of Joan Hansford from Susan Fraser, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to accept the donation in the amount of $30.00 in memory of Joan Hansford from Susan Fraser, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
Accept the donation in the amount of $100, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to accept the donation in the amount of $100, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Board Member Holland 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 $100, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Holland)
Verizon Cable Television License Renewal Approval
Find that Verizon New England, Inc. has the financial, technical, and legal qualifications to operate the Cable Television System in Tewksbury, MA., and their proposal reasonably meets the needs...
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion that the Select Board find that Verizon New England, Inc. has the financial, technical, and legal qualifications to operate the Cable Television System in Tewksbury, MA., and their proposal reasonably meets the needs of the Town of Tewksbury, and, therefore, the Select Board hereby approves the Verizon Cable Television Renewal License effective May 30, 2026. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion that the Select Board find that Verizon New England, Inc. has the financial, technical, and legal qualifications to operate the Cable Television System in Tewksbury, MA., and their proposal reasonably meets the needs of the Town of Tewksbury, and, therefore, the Select Board hereby approves the Verizon Cable Television Renewal License effective May 30, 2026. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Holland)
TOWN COUNSEL INVOICES
Approve the Town Counsel Invoice in the amount of $3,570 for the period of January 16th - January 31st, 2026
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve the Town Counsel Invoice in the amount of $3,570 for the period of January 16th - January 31st, 2026. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve the Town Counsel Invoice in the amount of $3,570 for the period of January 16th - January 31st, 2026. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Holland)
Approval and Release of Executive Session Minutes
Table the Approval and Release of the above- listed minutes, pending Town Council's review
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to table the Approval and Release of the above- listed minutes, pending Town Council's review. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to table the Approval and Release of the above- listed minutes, pending Town Council's review. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Russo)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: At approximately 8:25 p.m., Board Member Russo made a motion to adjourn. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: At approximately 8:25 p.m., Board Member Russo made a motion to adjourn. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Ryder)
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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