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July 14, 2026
19 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Richard Russo, who is counted absent.
Present: Eric Ryder, Mark Kratman, James F. Mackey, John Lombardo
Absent: Richard Russo
Every vote, in order
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 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: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Mackey)
Approve the request for the National Grid/Verizon Jointly Owned Pole Petition: 99 Vale Street: #31219736, with the inclusion of the stipulations provided by the Director of Public Works
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the request for the National Grid/Verizon Jointly Owned Pole Petition: 99 Vale Street: #31219736, with the inclusion of the stipulations provided by the Director of Public Works. Board Member Lombardo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the request for the National Grid/Verizon Jointly Owned Pole Petition: 99 Vale Street: #31219736, with the inclusion of the stipulations provided by the Director of Public Works. Board Member Lombardo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Lombardo)
NEW BUSINESS
Approve the State Primary Warrant
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the State Primary Warrant. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the State Primary Warrant. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Kratman)
Schedule Special Town Meeting Date
Schedule the Special Town Meeting date for Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., at the Tewksbury Memorial High School
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to schedule the Special Town Meeting date for Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., at the Tewksbury Memorial High School. Board Member Lombardo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to schedule the Special Town Meeting date for Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., at the Tewksbury Memorial High School. Board Member Lombardo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Lombardo)
Open and Close Special Town Meeting Warrants
The Warrant for the Special Town Meeting Articles be opened starting on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, and be closed on Friday, August 21, 2026 at 12:30 p.m
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion that the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting Articles be opened starting on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, and be closed on Friday, August 21, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion that the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting Articles be opened starting on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, and be closed on Friday, August 21, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Kratman)
Constable Re-Appointment
Re-appoint Paul William Micalizzi the Town Constable
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to re-appoint Paul William Micalizzi the Town Constable. Board Member Lombardo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to re-appoint Paul William Micalizzi the Town Constable. Board Member Lombardo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Lombardo)
Approval of Donation to the Veterans Department
Accept the $200.00 donation from Thomas Lynch to the Veterans Department, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to accept the $200.00 donation from Thomas Lynch to the Veterans Department, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Board Member Lombardo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to accept the $200.00 donation from Thomas Lynch to the Veterans Department, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Board Member Lombardo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Lombardo)
Approval of Donation to the Senior Center
Accept four $25.00 Market Basket gift cards from Bill Blaikie to the Senior Center, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to accept four $25.00 Market Basket gift cards from Bill Blaikie to the Senior Center, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Board Member Lombardo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to accept four $25.00 Market Basket gift cards from Bill Blaikie to the Senior Center, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Board Member Lombardo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Lombardo)
Banner Request Donation
Accept the $200.00 banner request donation from Gail Degregory, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to accept the $200.00 banner request donation from Gail Degregory, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Board Member Lombardo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to accept the $200.00 banner request donation from Gail Degregory, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Board Member Lombardo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Lombardo)
Accept the $200.00 banner request donation from Richard J. Frank, with the Select Board's sincere gratitude
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to accept the $200.00 banner request donation from Richard J. Frank, with the Select Board's sincere gratitude. Board Member Lombardo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to accept the $200.00 banner request donation from Richard J. Frank, with the Select Board's sincere gratitude. Board Member Lombardo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Lombardo)
Approval of Donation to the Senior Center
Accept the $500.00 donation from the Garden Club to the Senior Center, with the Select Board's sincere gratitude
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to accept the $500.00 donation from the Garden Club to the Senior Center, with the Select Board's sincere gratitude. Board Member Lombardo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to accept the $500.00 donation from the Garden Club to the Senior Center, with the Select Board's sincere gratitude. Board Member Lombardo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Lombardo)
Schedule Alcohol Compliance Hearings for August
Approve holding the six Alcohol Compliance Hearings at the August 11, 2026, meeting
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve holding the six Alcohol Compliance Hearings at the August 11, 2026, meeting. Board Member Lombardo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve holding the six Alcohol Compliance Hearings at the August 11, 2026, meeting. Board Member Lombardo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Lombardo)
Town Manager Vacation Carryover Request
Approve Mr. Curran's request to carryover 7.83 vacation days in accordance with his contract
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve Mr. Curran's request to carryover 7.83 vacation days in accordance with his contract. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve Mr. Curran's request to carryover 7.83 vacation days in accordance with his contract. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Mackey)
Town Counsel Policy
Continue the discussion regarding the Town Counsel Policy to August 11, 2026, as they did not have a full quorum, and to also attempt to gain feedback for the other Boards
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to continue the discussion regarding the Town Counsel Policy to August 11, 2026, as they did not have a full quorum, and to also attempt to gain feedback for the other Boards. Board Member Lombardo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 1 - 0. (Nay - Board Member Mackey)
Yes: Kratman, Lombardo, RyderNo: Mackey
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to continue the discussion regarding the Town Counsel Policy to August 11, 2026, as they did not have a full quorum, and to also attempt to gain feedback for the other Boards. Board Member Lombardo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 1 - 0. (Nay - Board Member Mackey).” (Motion: Kratman, second: Lombardo)
MBTA Communities Letter
Approve the letter regarding the MBTA Communities Act
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the letter regarding the MBTA Communities Act. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the letter regarding the MBTA Communities Act. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Kratman)
June 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026
Approve the Town Counsel Invoice in the amount of $8,457.50 for the time period of June 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the Town Counsel Invoice in the amount of $8,457.50 for the time period of June 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026. Board Member Lombardo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the Town Counsel Invoice in the amount of $8,457.50 for the time period of June 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026. Board Member Lombardo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Lombardo)
May 6, 2026
Approve the minutes from May 6, 2026, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Lombardo made a motion to approve the minutes from May 6, 2026, as presented. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 1. (Abstained - Board Member Mackey)
Yes: Kratman, Lombardo, RyderAbstained: Mackey
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Lombardo made a motion to approve the minutes from May 6, 2026, as presented. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 1. (Abstained - Board Member Mackey).” (Motion: Lombardo, second: Kratman)
June 9, 2026
Approve the minutes from June 9, 2026, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Lombardo made a motion to approve the minutes from June 9, 2026, as presented. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 1. (Abstained - Board Member Mackey)
Yes: Kratman, Lombardo, RyderAbstained: Mackey
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Lombardo made a motion to approve the minutes from June 9, 2026, as presented. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 1. (Abstained - Board Member Mackey).” (Motion: Lombardo, second: Kratman)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: At approximately 8:05 p.m., Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: At approximately 8:05 p.m., Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, 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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