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March 23, 2026
12 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Mark Kratman, Eric Ryder, Patrick Holland, Richard Russo, James F. Mackey
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Mark Kratman, Eric Ryder, Patrick Holland, Richard Russo and James F. Mackey). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Russo)
Approve the Common Victualler License for Melmark, Inc. d/b/a Elaina's Donuts at 910 Andover Street
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve the Common Victualler License for Melmark, Inc. d/b/a Elaina's Donuts at 910 Andover Street. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Mark Kratman, Eric Ryder, Patrick Holland, Richard Russo and James F. Mackey). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve the Common Victualler License for Melmark, Inc. d/b/a Elaina's Donuts at 910 Andover Street. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Russo)
Budgets, or take any action related thereto
Recommend adoption of Warrant Articles 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, & 21, as presented, with the stipulation that Mr. Curran could tweak the budget amendment numbers if...
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to recommend adoption of Warrant Articles 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, & 21, as presented, with the stipulation that Mr. Curran could tweak the budget amendment numbers if necessary. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to recommend adoption of Warrant Articles 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, & 21, as presented, with the stipulation that Mr. Curran could tweak the budget amendment numbers if necessary. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Ryder)
Take no action on Warrant Articles 22, 23, 24, 25, & 26
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to take no action on Warrant Articles 22, 23, 24, 25, & 26. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to take no action on Warrant Articles 22, 23, 24, 25, & 26. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Mackey)
Extend the option-to-lease period by three months
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to extend the option-to-lease period by three months. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 1 - 0. (Nay: Board Member Mackey)
Yes: Holland, Kratman, Russo, RyderNo: Mackey
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to extend the option-to-lease period by three months. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 1 - 0. (Nay: Board Member Mackey).” (Motion: Ryder, second: Holland)
Refer the Open Meeting Complaint regarding the Hillman Energy Center HCA to Town Counsel
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to refer the Open Meeting Complaint regarding the Hillman Energy Center HCA to Town Counsel. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to refer the Open Meeting Complaint regarding the Hillman Energy Center HCA to Town Counsel. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
Suspend the Public Property Renaming Policy temporarily
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to suspend the Public Property Renaming Policy temporarily. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to suspend the Public Property Renaming Policy temporarily. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
Rename the Tewksbury Town Hall to the Tewksbury Memorial Town Hall
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to rename the Tewksbury Town Hall to the Tewksbury Memorial Town Hall. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to rename the Tewksbury Town Hall to the Tewksbury Memorial Town Hall. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
Reinstate the Public Property Renaming Policy
MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to reinstate the Public Property Renaming Policy. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to reinstate the Public Property Renaming Policy. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
TOWN COUNSEL INVOICES
Approve the Town Counsel Invoice in the amount of $3,315.00 for the period of February 1st - February 15th, 2026
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the Town Counsel Invoice in the amount of $3,315.00 for the period of February 1st - February 15th, 2026. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the Town Counsel Invoice in the amount of $3,315.00 for the period of February 1st - February 15th, 2026. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Ryder)
Approval and Release of Executive Session Minutes
Approve and Release the above-listed minutes
MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to Approve and Release the above-listed minutes. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to Approve and Release the above-listed minutes. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Ryder)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: At approximately 9:40 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 9:40 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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