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April 21, 2026
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Eric Ryder, Mark Kratman, James F. Mackey, Richard Russo, John Lombardo
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- John Lombardo took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Chair Ryder made a motion to close the public hearing. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Russo, Vice-Chair Kratman, 5 Board Member Lombardo, Board Member Mackey, & Chair Ryder. Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Chair Ryder made a motion to close the public hearing. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Russo, Vice-Chair Kratman, 5 Board Member Lombardo, Board Member Mackey, & Chair Ryder. Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Kratman)
Approve the Common Victualler License for Boston Qahwah, located at 1555 Main Street, #202A
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the Common Victualler License for Boston Qahwah, located at 1555 Main Street, #202A. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Russo, Vice-Chair Kratman, 5 Board Member Lombardo, Board Member Mackey, & Chair Ryder. Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the Common Victualler License for Boston Qahwah, located at 1555 Main Street, #202A. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Russo, Vice-Chair Kratman, 5 Board Member Lombardo, Board Member Mackey, & Chair Ryder. Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Russo)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to close the public hearing. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Russo, Vice-Chair Kratman, 5 Board Member Lombardo, Board Member Mackey, & Chair Ryder. Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to close the public hearing. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Russo, Vice-Chair Kratman, 5 Board Member Lombardo, Board Member Mackey, & Chair Ryder. Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Kratman)
Approve the Entertainment License for Navya and Yuvaan, Inc., d/b/a Main Street Sports Grille, located at 1268 Main Street
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the Entertainment License for Navya and Yuvaan, Inc., d/b/a Main Street Sports Grille, located at 1268 Main Street. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Russo, Vice-Chair Kratman, 5 Board Member Lombardo, Board Member Mackey, & Chair Ryder. Nay: 6/10/2026, 2:39:02 PM 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the Entertainment License for Navya and Yuvaan, Inc., d/b/a Main Street Sports Grille, located at 1268 Main Street. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Russo, Vice-Chair Kratman, 5 Board Member Lombardo, Board Member Mackey, & Chair Ryder. Nay: 6/10/2026, 2:39:02 PM 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Russo)
Tewksbury School Eric 4/30/26 Sunsetting
Remove one of the Select Board seats from the Economic Development Committee
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to remove one of the Select Board seats from the Economic Development Committee. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Russo, Vice-Chair Kratman, 5 Board Member Lombardo, Board Member Mackey, & Chair Ryder. Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to remove one of the Select Board seats from the Economic Development Committee. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Russo, Vice-Chair Kratman, 5 Board Member Lombardo, Board Member Mackey, & Chair Ryder. Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Kratman)
Board Member Lombardo, Board Member Mackey,
Approve the above-listed Select Board Designee Appointments
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the above-listed Select Board Designee Appointments. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Russo, Vice-Chair Kratman, 5 Board Member Lombardo, Board Member Mackey, & Chair Ryder. Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the above-listed Select Board Designee Appointments. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Russo, Vice-Chair Kratman, 5 Board Member Lombardo, Board Member Mackey, & Chair Ryder. Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Russo)
Community Preservation Act Warrant Articles
Move the Warrant Article to Town Meeting
MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to move the Warrant Article to Town Meeting. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Russo, Vice-Chair Kratman, 5 Board Member Lombardo, Board Member Mackey, & Chair Ryder. Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to move the Warrant Article to Town Meeting. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Russo, Vice-Chair Kratman, 5 Board Member Lombardo, Board Member Mackey, & Chair Ryder. Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Mackey)
TOWN COUNSEL INVOICE
Approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $5,100.00 for the period from March 16th to March 31st, 2026
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $5,100.00 for the period from March 16th to March 31st, 2026. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Russo, Vice-Chair Kratman, 5 Board Member Lombardo, Board Member Mackey, & Chair Ryder. Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $5,100.00 for the period from March 16th to March 31st, 2026. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Russo, Vice-Chair Kratman, 5 Board Member Lombardo, Board Member Mackey, & Chair Ryder. Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Russo)
February 24, 2026 (Regular Meeting)
Approve the minutes of the February 24, 2026, meetings, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 24, 2026, meetings, as presented. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Russo, Vice-Chair Kratman, 5 Board Member Lombardo, Board Member Mackey, & Chair Ryder. Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 24, 2026, meetings, as presented. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Russo, Vice-Chair Kratman, 5 Board Member Lombardo, Board Member Mackey, & Chair Ryder. Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Kratman)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: At approximately 8:16 p.m., Board Member Russo made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Russo, Vice-Chair Kratman, 5 Board Member Lombardo, Board Member Mackey, & Chair Ryder. Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: At approximately 8:16 p.m., Board Member Russo made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Russo, Vice-Chair Kratman, 5 Board Member Lombardo, Board Member Mackey, & Chair Ryder. Nay: 0 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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