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June 9, 2026
25 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Eric Ryder, Mark Kratman, James F. Mackey, Richard Russo, John Lombardo
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Into Action Recovery Road Race Approval
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Mackey)
Approve the request for the Into Action Recovery Road Race to be held on September 27, 2026
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the request for the Into Action Recovery Road Race to be held on September 27, 2026. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the request for the Into Action Recovery Road Race to be held on September 27, 2026. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Russo)
NEW BUSINESS
Approve the Acceptance of the Sidewalk Easement at 2131 Main Street
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the Acceptance of the Sidewalk Easement at 2131 Main Street. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the Acceptance of the Sidewalk Easement at 2131 Main Street. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Russo)
Approve the Acceptance of Drainage Easement Modification and Abandonment at 19 Bemis Circle
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the Acceptance of Drainage Easement Modification and Abandonment at 19 Bemis Circle. Board Member Lombardo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the Acceptance of Drainage Easement Modification and Abandonment at 19 Bemis Circle. Board Member Lombardo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Lombardo)
Approval of Donation to the Veterans' Department
Accept the donation from George and Janice Fiermonte in the amount of $250.00, with the Select Board's sincere gratitude
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to accept the donation from George and Janice Fiermonte in the amount of $250.00, with the Select Board's sincere gratitude. 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 from George and Janice Fiermonte in the amount of $250.00, with the Select Board's sincere gratitude. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Russo)
Accept the $50.00 donation for a banner for Maryann Vasallo, with the Select Board's sincere gratitude
MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to accept the $50.00 donation for a banner for Maryann Vasallo, with the Select Board's sincere gratitude. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to accept the $50.00 donation for a banner for Maryann Vasallo, with the Select Board's sincere gratitude. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Kratman)
Statue Presentation
Accept the donation of a tabletop statue of Anne Sullivan and Helen Keller from Lewis Randa of the Peace Abbey, with the Select Board's sincere gratitude
MOTION: made a motion to accept the donation of a tabletop statue of Anne Sullivan and Helen Keller from Lewis Randa of the Peace Abbey, with the Select Board's sincere gratitude. Seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION: made a motion to accept the donation of a tabletop statue of Anne Sullivan and Helen Keller from Lewis Randa of the Peace Abbey, with the Select Board's sincere gratitude. Seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..”
TEWKSBURY SELECT BOARD - POLICY ON ACCESS TO TOWN COUNSEL
Table the matter to review the proposed policies and perhaps speak to other boards, committees, and commissions to obtain their thoughts, with any recommendations to be sent to Mr. Curran directly
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to table the matter to review the proposed policies and perhaps speak to other boards, committees, and commissions to obtain their thoughts, with any recommendations to be sent to Mr. Curran directly. Mr. Curran is also to have Town Counsel review the document. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to table the matter to review the proposed policies and perhaps speak to other boards, committees, and commissions to obtain their thoughts, with any recommendations to be sent to Mr. Curran directly. Mr. Curran is also to have Town Counsel review the document. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Russo)
Economic Development Committee Discussion & Action
Approve the Economic Development Committee Mission Statement
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the Economic Development Committee Mission Statement. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the Economic Development Committee Mission Statement. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Kratman)
Conservation Seat 2 Daniel S. Ronan Select Board 06/30/29
Reappoint Daniel S. Ronan to the Conservation Commission
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to reappoint Daniel S. Ronan to the Conservation Commission. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to reappoint Daniel S. Ronan to the Conservation Commission. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Mackey)
Council on Aging Select Board Donna M. Select Board 06/30/29
Reappoint Kathleen M. Walsh and Donna M. Bell to the Council on Aging
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to reappoint Kathleen M. Walsh and Donna M. Bell to the Council on Aging. Board Member Lombardo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to reappoint Kathleen M. Walsh and Donna M. Bell to the Council on Aging. Board Member Lombardo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Lombardo)
Economic Seat 6 Ryan M. 06/30/27
Approve the above-listed reappointments, with the exception of *Jomarie F. Buckley, as she did not need the Select Board's approval, because she was a Finance Committee designee
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the above-listed reappointments, with the exception of *Jomarie F. Buckley, as she did not need the Select Board's approval, because she was a Finance Committee designee. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the above-listed reappointments, with the exception of *Jomarie F. Buckley, as she did not need the Select Board's approval, because she was a Finance Committee designee. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Kratman)
Open Space & Seat 9 Karen A. 06/30/27
Approve the above-listed reappointments to the Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the above-listed reappointments to the Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the above-listed reappointments to the Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Russo)
Tewksbury Seat 1 Bruce F. 06/30/27
Approve the above-listed reappointments to the Tewksbury Beautification Committee
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the above-listed reappointments to the Tewksbury Beautification Committee. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the above-listed reappointments to the Tewksbury Beautification Committee. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Russo)
Town Counsel Town Kevin 06/30/27
Approve the reappointment of Kevin Feely as Town Counsel
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the reappointment of Kevin Feely as Town Counsel. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the reappointment of Kevin Feely as Town Counsel. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Russo)
Zoning Board of Seat 4 Joseph 06/30/29
Approve the reappointment of Joseph David Cary to the Zoning Board of Appeals (Associate Member)
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the reappointment of Joseph David Cary to the Zoning Board of Appeals (Associate Member). Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the reappointment of Joseph David Cary to the Zoning Board of Appeals (Associate Member). Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Mackey)
Housing Authority Tenant Position Reappointment
Reappoint Renee Whitmyer Finnerty to the Housing Authority Tenant Position
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to reappoint Renee Whitmyer Finnerty to the Housing Authority Tenant Position. Term to expire June 30, 2031. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to reappoint Renee Whitmyer Finnerty to the Housing Authority Tenant Position. Term to expire June 30, 2031. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Russo)
Economic Development James Shainker
Appoint James Shainker to the Economic Development Committee
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to appoint James Shainker to the Economic Development Committee. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to appoint James Shainker to the Economic Development Committee. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Russo)
Trust Fund Seat 1 Timothy Swett
Appoint Timothy Swett to the Trust Fund Commission
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to appoint Timothy Swett to the Trust Fund Commission. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to appoint Timothy Swett to the Trust Fund Commission. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Russo)
Mr. Curran reviewed the following updates
Move forward with the advertisement for the open School Committee position for two weeks
MOTION: Chair Ryder made a motion to move forward with the advertisement for the open School Committee position for two weeks. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Chair Ryder made a motion to move forward with the advertisement for the open School Committee position for two weeks. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Kratman)
TOWN COUNSEL INVOICE
Approve the Town Counsel Invoice in the amount of $4,590.00 for the time period of April 16th - April 30th, 2026
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the Town Counsel Invoice in the amount of $4,590.00 for the time period of April 16th - April 30th, 2026. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. 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 $4,590.00 for the time period of April 16th - April 30th, 2026. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Russo)
Approve the Town Counsel Invoice in the amount of $5,015.00 for the time period of May 1st - May 15th, 2026
MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to approve the Town Counsel Invoice in the amount of $5,015.00 for the time period of May 1st - May 15th, 2026. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to approve the Town Counsel Invoice in the amount of $5,015.00 for the time period of May 1st - May 15th, 2026. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Mackey)
January 27, 2026
Approve the minutes of the January 27, 2026, March 10, 2026, and March 23, 2026, meetings, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 27, 2026, March 10, 2026, and March 23, 2026, meetings, as presented. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 27, 2026, March 10, 2026, and March 23, 2026, meetings, as presented. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Kratman)
April 14, 2026
Approve the minutes of April 14, 2026, April 21, 2026, and May 4, 2026, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Lombardo made a motion to approve the minutes of April 14, 2026, April 21, 2026, and May 4, 2026, as presented. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Lombardo made a motion to approve the minutes of April 14, 2026, April 21, 2026, and May 4, 2026, as presented. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Lombardo, second: Mackey)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: At approximately 8:57 p.m., Board Member Russo made a motion to adjourn. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: At approximately 8:57 p.m., Board Member Russo made a motion to adjourn. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Kratman)
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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