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Tewksbury Former Select Board member

Patrick Holland

At-large · 3 terms in this record

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Record at a glance · 2025–2026 Board

24 of 25meetings attended (96%) · whole board 93%
210votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
1no votes (<1% of votes cast) · whole board 1%
0 of 10split votes where Holland was in the minority (0%) · whole board 25%
0abstained
3terms in this record

On split votes, Holland voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2025–2026 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Holland as present or absent at the start.
  • Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
  • Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
  • A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
  • “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.

Attendance

At the start of 24 of 25 Select Board meetings in 2025–2026 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (25)

Votes where members disagreed · 2025–2026 Board

Apr 1Authorize the Superintendent of Schools to submit a Statement…Motion: MOTION: Board Member Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to authorize the…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Holland: Yes

April 1, 2026 (Joint meeting): Authorize the Superintendent of Schools to submit a Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) for the Loella F. Dewing Elementary School, prioritizing categories...

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to authorize the Superintendent of Schools to submit a Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) for the Loella F. Dewing Elementary School, prioritizing categories 5 and 7. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Vice-Chair Ryder, Board Member Holland, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Russo, & Chair Kratman Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

Voted: Yes

The minutes name Eric Ryder as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to authorize the Superintendent of Schools to submit a Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) for the Loella F. Dewing Elementary School, prioritizing categories 5 and 7. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Vice-Chair Ryder, Board Member Holland, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Russo, & Chair Kratman Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Mar 23Approve the Common Victualler License for Melmark, Inc. d/b/a…Motion: MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve the Common Victualler…Passed 4–0 · Holland: Not recorded

March 23, 2026: Approve the Common Victualler License for Melmark, Inc. d/b/a Elaina's Donuts at 910 Andover Street

ApprovePassed · 4–0

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Mar 23Extend the option-to-lease period by three monthsMotion: MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to extend the option-to-lease period…Passed 4–1 · Holland: Yes

March 23, 2026: Extend the option-to-lease period by three months

ApprovePassed · 4–1

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)

Voted: Yes

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Nov 4Approve the documents and execute the option to leaseMotion: MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve the documents and…Passed 4–1 · Holland: Yes

November 4, 2025: Approve the documents and execute the option to lease

ApprovePassed · 4–1

MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve the documents and execute the option to lease. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 1 - 0. (Nay: Board Member Mackey)

Voted: Yes

Yes: Holland, Kratman, Russo, RyderNo: Mackey

From the minutes

“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve the documents and execute the option to lease. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 1 - 0. (Nay: Board Member Mackey).” (Motion: Ryder, second: Holland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Oct 21(the minutes do not state the motion; item: Debt…Motion: Debt Stabilization Policy Mr. Curran reviewed the Debt Stabilization Policy and…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Holland: Yes

October 21, 2025: (the minutes do not state the motion; item: Debt Stabilization Policy)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Debt Stabilization Policy Mr. Curran reviewed the Debt Stabilization Policy and noted that a section was added on page 3, item IV, which stated "At least twenty-five percent of the remaining certified free cash will be placed into the Debt Stabilization Fund or $1 Million, whichever is greater." MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

Voted: Yes

The minutes record “MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.” after the Town Manager reviewed the Debt Stabilization Policy, without saying what the motion was or who made it.

From the minutes

“Debt Stabilization Policy Mr. Curran reviewed the Debt Stabilization Policy and noted that a section was added on page 3, item IV, which stated "At least twenty-five percent of the remaining certified free cash will be placed into the Debt Stabilization Fund or $1 Million, whichever is greater." MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Oct 21Approve up to $140,000 for traffic improvements at the…Motion: MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve up to $140,000…Passed 4–1 · Holland: Yes

October 21, 2025: Approve up to $140,000 for traffic improvements at the Whipple Road and Pine Street intersection

ApprovePassed · 4–1

MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve up to $140,000 for traffic improvements at the Whipple Road and Pine Street intersection. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 1 - 0. (Nay - Board Member Mackey)

Voted: Yes

Yes: Holland, Kratman, Russo, RyderNo: Mackey

From the minutes

“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to approve up to $140,000 for traffic improvements at the Whipple Road and Pine Street intersection. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 1 - 0. (Nay - Board Member Mackey).” (Motion: Ryder, second: Holland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Sep 9Approve the minutes from the July 15, 2025, regular…Motion: MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to approve the minutes…Passed 4–0 · Holland: Yes

September 9, 2025: Approve the minutes from the July 15, 2025, regular meeting, as presented

Approve minutesPassed · 4–0

MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to approve the minutes from the July 15, 2025, regular meeting, as presented. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 1. (Abstained - Vice-Chair Ryder)

Voted: Yes

Yes: Holland, Kratman, Mackey, RussoAbstained: Ryder

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to approve the minutes from the July 15, 2025, regular meeting, as presented. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 1. (Abstained - Vice-Chair Ryder).” (Motion: Russo, second: Mackey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Aug 12Deem that there were substantial changes in the proposed…Motion: MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to deem that there were…Passed 4–1 · Holland: Yes

August 12, 2025: Deem that there were substantial changes in the proposed application

ApprovePassed · 4–1

MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to deem that there were substantial changes in the proposed application. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 1 - 0. (Nay - Board Member Board Member Mackey)

Voted: Yes

Yes: Holland, Kratman, Russo, RyderNo: Mackey

From the minutes

“MOTION: Vice-Chair Ryder made a motion to deem that there were substantial changes in the proposed application. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 1 - 0. (Nay - Board Member Board Member Mackey).” (Motion: Ryder, second: Russo)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Aug 12Accept the donation of $200.00 from the Friends of…Motion: MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to accept the donation…Passed 4–0 · Holland: Not recorded

August 12, 2025: Accept the donation of $200.00 from the Friends of the Elderly for the Ice Cream Social (Tewksbury Senior Center) that was held on August 11, 2025, with the Select Board's…

ApprovePassed · 4–0

MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to accept the donation of $200.00 from the Friends of the Elderly for the Ice Cream Social (Tewksbury Senior Center) that was held on August 11, 2025, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Vice-Chair Ryder 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, Richard Russo, James F. Mackey and Patrick Holland). Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Russo made a motion to accept the donation of $200.00 from the Friends of the Elderly for the Ice Cream Social (Tewksbury Senior Center) that was held on August 11, 2025, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Vice-Chair Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Russo, second: Ryder)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Jun 24For a vote of confidence to approve the working…Motion: MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion for a vote of…Passed 3–1 · Holland: Yes

June 24, 2025: For a vote of confidence to approve the working group to address the items on the timeline

ApprovePassed · 3–1

MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion for a vote of confidence to approve the working group to address the items on the timeline. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 1 - 0. (Nay - Chair Kratman)

Voted: Yes

Yes: Holland, Mackey, RussoNo: Kratman

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion for a vote of confidence to approve the working group to address the items on the timeline. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 1 - 0. (Nay - Chair Kratman).” (Motion: Mackey, second: Holland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (207)

    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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