Tewksbury public meetings in 2023

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a hearing regarding a request for front yard setback variances to build additions and a platform at 11 Hodgson Street. The board will also address administrative actions for properties on Breckenridge Road and Pleasant Street.

• Variance request for 6’x15’ addition, 14.3’x5.6’ addition, and 10.3’x5’ platform at 11 Hodgson Street
• Motion to close public hearing for 100 Breckenridge Rd
• Motion to accept withdrawal without prejudice for 155 Pleasant St

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review the 2024 meeting calendar and the current fee schedule. Members will also discuss a potential cap on retail tobacco sales permits for retail tobacco stores.

• Discussion on potential cap on retail tobacco sales permits
• Review of Fee Schedule
• Body Art Regulation Update Working Group
• Food permit renewals
• Public Health Excellence grant funded positions

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet to approve previous minutes and review December financial reports. The board will also discuss the January 2024 calendar of events.

• Approval of November 21, 2023 minutes
• Review of December Financials
• January 2024 Calendar of Events

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting to conduct an executive session. The sole scheduled item for this session is collective bargaining.

• Executive Session: Collective Bargaining

Select Board

The Select Board will review several business license requests and renewals. The agenda includes discussions on a lease RFP for Trahan Elementary School and a marijuana cultivation project at 686 Clark Road.

• Trahan Elementary School Lease Request for Proposals
• Marijuana Cultivation at 686 Clark Road
• License amendments for J.S. Krishna Corporation d/b/a Hobart’s Country Store
• Common Victualler Licenses for Aroma Joes, Pera Grill, and The Pull-up LLC
• Acceptance of donation from the VFW to the Veterans Department

Select Board

The Select Board will consider several liquor and common victualler license applications and renewals. The body will also discuss a lease RFP for Trahan Elementary School and marijuana cultivation matters at 686 Clark Road.

• J.S. Krishna Corporation (Hobart’s Country Store) request to change DBA to Hobart's Liquor, move to 2512 Main Street, and pledge license to Rockland Trust Company
• Common Victualler License applications for Aroma Joes, Pera Grill, and The Pull-up LLC
• Pledge of License application for T&O Corp d/b/a Brothers Sports Bar and Grill
• Trahan Elementary School Lease Request for Proposals
• Marijuana cultivation discussion and virtual outreach meeting request for 686 Clark Road

Housing Authority

The Tewksbury Housing Authority will meet to approve December 2023 bills and discuss the FY 2024 budget. The body will also review the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and the Executive Director's salary schedule.

• Approval of December 2023 bills
• FY 2024 Budget
• CIP Approval
• ED Salary Schedule
• Energy Supply

Planning Board

The Planning Board is meeting to review several site plans, land disturbance permits, and special permit requests. Multiple applicants have requested to continue their hearings to future dates in January and February 2024.

• 11 Sunset Circle: Family Suite Special Permit
• 770 Main Street: Site Plan Review and Land Disturbance Permit
• 1625 Andover Street: Site Plan Review and Land Disturbance Permit
• 686 Clark Road: Special Permit
• 913 East Street: Site Plan Review, Special Permit, and Land Disturbance Permit

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing several site plan and land disturbance permits for commercial and residential properties. The meeting includes discussions on special permits for a family suite and various business developments.

• 11 Sunset Circle: Family Suite Special Permit
• 770 Main Street: Site Plan Review and Land Disturbance Permit
• 1625 Andover Street: Site Plan Review and Land Disturbance Permit
• 686 Clark Road: Special Permit
• 1879 Main Street: Tree House Brewing Company Site Plan Review, Special Permit, and Land Disturbance Permit

Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee

The committee will review status updates on open action items and outreach efforts. Discussions include winter walks, website and trail map updates, and stewardship of the CWF boardwalk. The body will also receive updates on the Hospital MOU and interpretive signs.

• Winter Tree Walk update
• Winter walk collaboration with library
• Website and trail map updates
• Repairs of boardwalk at CWF
• Updates on Hospital MOU and interpretive signs

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review several public hearings regarding Notices of Intent and requests to amend orders of conditions. The agenda also includes multiple enforcement orders, emergency certifications, and discussions regarding tree cutting and water main replacements.

• Public Hearing: Notice of Intent for Tree House Brewing Company at 1879 Main Street
• Public Hearing: Request to Amend an Order of Conditions for Nouria Energy Corporation at 1975 Main Street
• Public Hearing: Notice of Intent for 913 East Street, LLC at 913 East Street
• Enforcement Orders: 19 Pond Street, 165 Astle Street, and 765 Whipple Road
• Emergency Certifications: 790 Whipple Road, 80 Juniper Lane, and 105 Wamesit Road

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees reviewed a Director's Report detailing completed exterior concrete work and roof sealing. The report outlines 2024 programming funded by the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library and upcoming holiday schedule changes.

• Roof inspection and crack sealing completed
• Concrete poured for platforms and walkways behind the library
• Library closure on December 23 and 30, 2023
• Staff training event on December 21, 2023, with 11am opening
• Formation of new 2024 book groups: Other Worlds and Neverland Book Club

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to discuss library operations and hear reports from the Director and the Friends of the Library. The board is scheduled to consider a policy regarding Mediated Inter-Library Loans.

• Approval of Mediated Inter-Library Loan policy

School Committee

The School Committee Negotiating Sub-Committee will meet in executive session. The body will discuss collective bargaining with the Education Support Personnel Association (ESPA).

• Collective bargaining with the Education Support Personnel Association (ESPA)

School Committee

The Negotiating Sub-Committee will meet in executive session. The body will engage in collective bargaining with the Tewksbury Teachers Association (TTA).

• Collective bargaining with the Tewksbury Teachers Association (TTA)

School Committee

The School Committee will meet to conduct an executive session regarding collective bargaining for teachers. The open session includes reviews of multiple school policies and the approval of payroll bills.

• Payroll payment for period ending November 22, 2023 in the amount of $1,583,611.35
• First reading of policies regarding parent notices, advisory councils, public gifts, and media relations
• Second and final reading of policies on facilities planning, negotiations legal status, and community relations
• Discussion of the 2024 TPS MCAS Calendar Schedule
• Personnel appointments for four new staff members including an Executive Secretary and Business Office Clerk

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold hearings to consider variance requests for residential structures and pools. One applicant has requested to withdraw a request regarding a separate dwelling unit.

• Variance for 12'x24' above ground pool at 5 Fox Run Drive
• Variance for 16'x32' inground pool at 16 County Road
• Variance for 16'x15' mudroom and 16'x6' farmers porch at 1558 Whipple Road
• Variance for accessory structure at 100 Breckenridge Road
• Withdrawal of request to remodel accessory building into a dwelling unit at 155 Pleasant Street

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review several requests for variances to local zoning bylaws. The board is considering requests for pool installations, a mudroom addition, and a challenge to a building inspector's decision regarding a dwelling unit.

• Variance for a 12’x 24’ above ground pool at 5 Fox Run Drive
• Variance for a 16’ x 32’ inground pool at 16 County Road
• Variance for a 16’x15’ mudroom and 16’x6’ farmers porch at 1558 Whipple Road
• Variance for an accessory structure at 100 Breckenridge Road
• Appeal of Building Inspector decision to remodel a storage building into a dwelling unit at 155 Pleasant Street

Select Board

The Select Board will review a Host Community Agreement with 686 Cultivation LLC for a marijuana cultivation and manufacturing facility. The board will also discuss MBTA Community districts and review various liquor and amusement licenses.

• Host Community Agreement for marijuana cultivation at 686 Clark Road
• Discussion and approval of MBTA Communities districts
• One day liquor license for Broadway Village Foods
• Acceptance of gift for Youth Soccer
• Snow and Ice presentation

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to determine MBTA Communities districts and review several license applications. The agenda includes a presentation on snow and ice and a discussion regarding marijuana cultivation at 686 Clark Road.

• Marijuana Cultivation at 686 Clark Road
• One Day Liquor License for Broadway Village Foods
• Acceptance of gift for Youth Soccer
• Discussion and approval of MBTA Communities districts
• Town Counsel invoice for October 16 — 31, 2023

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review site plans, special permits, and land disturbance permits for several properties. Multiple items from the previous meeting have been requested for continuation to December 18.

• 30 Mac Drive: Subdivision Modification Request
• 50 Vale Street: Family Suite Special Permit
• 402 Main Street: Site Plan Review, Special Permit, and Land Disturbance Permit
• 836-846 Main Street: Site Plan Review
• 913 East Street: Site Plan Review, Special Permit, and Land Disturbance Permit

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet to approve previous minutes and review financial reports for October and November. The board will also discuss the December 2023 calendar of events and a reminder regarding absences.

• Review of October and November financials
• Approval of October 17, 2023 minutes
• December 2023 Calendar of Events

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review applications for FY 2024 real estate exemptions and FY 2023 motor vehicle excise abatements. The board will also review pending Appellate Tax Board cases.

• FY 2024 Real Estate Exemption Applications
• FY 2023 Motor Vehicle Excise Abatement Application
• Pending Appellate Tax Board Cases

Select Board

The Select Board will conduct a tax classification hearing and review an entertainment license application. The board will also consider a donation to the Senior Center and a student designee appointment.

• Entertainment License for MHF Tewk Operating Tenant VII LLC d/b/a Hilton Garden Inn
• Tax Classification Hearing
• Acceptance of donation to the Senior Center in memory of Walter Stowell
• T.D.E.I.A.C. student designee appointment
• Town Counsel invoice for October 1-15, 2023

Select Board

The Select Board will conduct a public hearing regarding the allocation of the local property tax levy and various tax exemptions. The board will also consider an entertainment license application for the Hilton Garden Inn.

• Tax Classification Hearing to discuss property tax levy allocation and residential, small commercial, and open space exemptions
• Entertainment license application for Hilton Garden Inn at 4 Highwood Drive for live music, DJs, and dancing
• Acceptance of a $5,000 donation to the Senior Center in memory of Walter Stowell
• Appointment of Maya Sachdev and Kimsan Nguyen as student designees to the Tewksbury Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee
• Review of Town Counsel invoice for October 1-15, 2023

Massachusetts Cultural Council

The council will vote to fill three leadership positions and identify conflicts of interest. Members will review individual grant applications and vote on appropriations. The body will also confirm the 2024 MCC local grant amount for the town.

• Vote to fill leadership positions (Chair, Treasurer, and Clerk)
• Review and appropriation vote for individual grant applications
• Confirmation of 2024 MCC local grant amount
• Discussion of member terms expiring June 30, 2024

Board of Health

The Board of Health meeting scheduled for November 16, 2023, was cancelled. No official actions were taken.

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct public hearings for five Notices of Intent regarding various properties. The body will also review requests for extensions of orders of conditions and certificates of compliance, and address three enforcement orders.

• Public hearing: Notice of Intent for 1306 South Street
• Public hearing: Notice of Intent for Tree House Brewing Company at 1879 Main Street
• Public hearing: Notice of Intent for 1438 Main Street
• Public hearing: Notice of Intent for 1167, 1177, and 1187 Main Street
• Public hearing: Notice of Intent for 913 East Street

School Committee

The School Committee will review several policy changes and discuss the transfer of the North Street School. The body will also receive a 2023 Spring MCAS update and review payroll expenditures.

• Discussion on the transfer of the North Street School
• Payroll payments totaling $4,900,000+ across three periods
• Proposed donation of up to $4,000 from the Dorrance Family for Heath Brook School Calming Corners
• Policy revisions for facilities planning, negotiations, and community relations
• Collective bargaining session regarding the TTA (Teachers)

Select Board

The Select Board will consider an application from MHF Tewk Operating Tenant VII LLC for an entertainment license at the Hilton Garden Inn. The board will also discuss a housing summit and a Town Counsel invoice.

• Public hearing for Hilton Garden Inn (4 Highwood Drive) entertainment license for live music, DJs, and dancing
• Proposed entertainment hours: Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 1 a.m.
• Discussion of Housing Summit
• Review of Town Counsel Invoice

Select Board

The scheduled meeting for the Tewksbury Select Board on November 14, 2023, is cancelled. The agenda originally included items regarding an entertainment license and a student designee appointment.

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees is reviewing the Director's report regarding facility maintenance and library services. The board is asked to approve the 2024 closing dates. The library has also begun the FY25 budget process for a level service budget.

• Approval of 2024 Closing Dates
• FY25 budget process for a level service budget
• Completion of fall HVAC preventative maintenance and addition of 20 gallons of glycol
• Ongoing work on the stage and walkways behind the library
• Installation of a signage project expected in late November/early December

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review minutes from the October meeting and consider new or revised policies. The agenda also includes a review of 2024 library closures and reports from the Director and the Friends of the Library.

• Approval of Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance policy
• Approval of revised Computer Use and Internet Access policy
• Approval of revised Donation / Gift Policy
• Review of 2024 Library Closures
• Review of Mediated Inter-Library Loan

Housing Authority

The Tewksbury Housing Authority is meeting to discuss a Joint Housing Summit. This summit will involve the Select Board, Planning Board, and Zoning Board of Appeals.

• Joint Housing Summit with Select Board, Planning Board, and Zoning Board of Appeals

Planning Board

The Planning Board is meeting for a Joint Housing Summit with the Select Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals. The agenda also lists the Housing Authority.

• Joint Housing Summit with Select Board and Zoning Board of Appeals

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet for a Joint Housing Summit. This session is held in coordination with the Select Board, Planning Board, and Housing Authority.

• Joint Housing Summit with Select Board, Planning Board, and Housing Authority

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority will review bills for November 2023 and receive reports on unit vacancies. The agenda includes unfinished business regarding the Delaney Dr Walk in Shower Project.

• Delaney Dr Walk in Shower Project -CSC
• Approval of November 2023 bills
• Formula Funding Awards discussion
• ARPA Award-Amendment 1 discussion

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing several site plan and special permit applications for commercial properties. Multiple items have been requested for continuation to November 27, while others remain on the active agenda for review.

• 1625 Andover Street: Special Permit Extension Request
• 1605 Andover Street: Administrative Amendment
• 935 Main Street: Special Permit for MDR @ 935 LLC
• 1167, 1177, 1187 Main Street: Site Plan Review, Special Permit, and Land Disturbance Permit
• 836-846 Main Street: Site Plan Review for Batello, LLC

Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss stewardship and development projects for town lands. Key topics include boardwalk repairs and the installation of kiosks and signage. The body is also reviewing hospital land development projects.

• Boardwalk repairs at Bligh St and CWF
• Installation plan for small kiosks at Poplar, Easement, and CWF
• Post marker installation at Bligh
• Hospital land development: MOU #1 and #2 projects
• MassDOT Bike Inventory feedback

Tewksbury Beautification Committee

The Tewksbury Beautification Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and recap a fall clean-up. The body will also discuss a tree walk and a mini-cleanup event scheduled for November 18.

• Mini-Cleanup Event on Nov 18 from 9-10am
• Fall Clean-Up Recap
• Tewksbury Tree Walk

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings for three Requests for Determination of Applicability. The body will also address enforcement orders, violation notices, and an emergency certification.

• Public hearing: Request for Determination of Applicability at 850 Old Shawsheen Street
• Public hearing: Request for Determination of Applicability at 70 Regina S Drive
• Public hearing: Request for Determination of Applicability at 92 Rockvale Road
• Enforcement Order: Kevin O’Brien of O’Brien Homes, Inc. at Foster Lane
• Emergency Certification: 17 Hemlock Road

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review site plans, special permits, and land disturbance permits for several commercial properties. The board will also consider as-built acceptances for two locations and receive a presentation on MBTA Communities.

• As-built acceptance for 307 Old Boston Road
• As-built acceptance for 2230 Main Street
• Special Permit sign for 553 Main Street
• Site Plan Review and Special Permit for 1600 Shawsheen Street
• Site Plan Review for 836-846 Main Street

School Committee

The Policy Sub-Committee is holding a workshop to discuss existing and new school policies. Topics include student fundraising, foreign exchange student admissions, and the use of school facilities.

• Review of homework and Parent Advisory Council/Booster organization relations
• Discussion of student fundraising activities (Section JJE)
• Admission of foreign exchange students (Section JFABB)
• News media relations and public complaints (Sections KDD and KE)
• Use of school facilities, including outdoor athletic facilities and candidates nights (Section KF)

Select Board

The Tewksbury Select Board will meet on October 24, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall. Scheduled items include a change of manager for Cracker Barrel, a transfer of a Class II auto license to Tak Tak Auto Group, and a common victualler license for Hilton Garden Inn. The board will also receive a presentation on MBTA Communities requirements.

• 7:00 p.m. — Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. change of manager
• 7:10 p.m. — Tak Tak Auto Group d/b/a Tewksbury Auto Services transfer of Class II Auto License
• 7:15 p.m. — MHF Tewk Operating VII LLC d/b/a Hilton Garden Inn common victualler license
• 7:20 p.m. — MBTA Communities Presentation
• Acceptance of donations to Senior Center in memory of Marjorie Moulaison and Phrogie Kerr

Select Board

The Select Board will hear a presentation on the MBTA Communities Act, which requires Tewksbury to adopt zoning for at least 1,214 multi-family units by December 2024. The board will also hold public hearings on a change of manager for Cracker Barrel's liquor license, a transfer of a used car dealer license to Tak Tak Auto Group, and a common victualler license for Hilton Garden Inn. Other items include accepting donations to the Senior Center, marijuana retailer HCA approvals, a tree hearing objection, and setting 2024 meeting dates.

• MBTA Communities Act presentation: Tewksbury must adopt zoning for at least 1,214 multi-family units by December 2024
• Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, 1795 Andover Street — change of manager for liquor license to Charles Fitzmaurice
• Tak Tak Auto Group Inc. d/b/a Tewksbury Auto Services — transfer of Class II used car dealer license from Barga Motors at 1258 Main Street
• MHF Tewk Operating VII LLC d/b/a Hilton Garden Inn, 4 Highwood Drive — common victualler license application
• Acceptance of donations to Senior Center in memory of Marjorie Moulaison and Phrogie Kerr

Local Historic District Study Committee

The committee will review study documents and discuss next steps. The meeting includes a provision for other business.

• Review of study documents
• Discussion of next steps

Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee

The Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee will review and discuss several stewardship and development items, including installation plans for small kiosks and post markers at multiple locations, repairs to boardwalks on Bligh Street and at CWF, and next steps for the Kent Street crossing and hospital land development. The meeting also includes updates on outreach events and a guided walk program, as well as an open discussion on the MassDOT Bike Inventory.

• Installation plan for small kiosks and post markers at Fosters (at river), Poplar WF, Bligh St, Easement WF, and CWF at Kevin
• Repairs of boardwalks at Bligh St and CWF
• Kent Street crossing at CWF — extending thanks to helpful abutter and project next steps
• Hospital land development: next steps
• MassDOT Bike Inventory: background and open discussion

Board of Health

The Tewksbury Board of Health is meeting to approve minutes from September 21, discuss new and old business including a completed consultant report for Jade East, and receive director reports on a Dana Farber Mammogram van event on November 9 at the Senior Center, COVID test kits, a vaccine update, and upcoming community events. The agenda is subject to change.

• Dana Farber Mammogram van on 11/9 at Senior Center
• COVID test kits distribution
• Vaccine update
• Old Business: Jade East consultant completed
• Events: Fall day, Applecrest Fair, Safe Halloween

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is meeting to address a violation notice and discuss jurisdiction regarding a stormwater basin. The agenda contains no other decided actions.

• Violation Notice: 165 Astle Street (Assessor Map 10 Lot 30)
• Discussion of jurisdiction for stormwater basin on Meade Street

School Committee

The School Committee will hold a special meeting and an executive session. The non-public portion of the meeting is designated to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining.

• Executive Session: discussion of collective bargaining strategy

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging Board will meet to review September and October financial reports. The board will also discuss nominations for the position of Treasurer.

• Review of September and October financials
• Nominations for Treasurer
• Approval of September 19, 2023 minutes
• November 2023 Calendar of Events

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Tewksbury Select Board is holding a joint Housing Summit with the Planning Board and Housing Authority. The meeting is a discussion session with no listed votes or decisions. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 30, 2023.

• Joint Housing Summit with Select Board, Planning Board, and Housing Authority
• No specific agenda items, votes, or dollar amounts listed
• Next meeting: November 30, 2023

Housing Authority

The Tewksbury Housing Authority is meeting to discuss a Joint Housing Summit. This summit will involve the Select Board, Planning Board, and Zoning Board of Appeals.

• Joint Housing Summit with Select Board, Planning Board, and Zoning Board of Appeals

Planning Board

The Planning Board will participate in a Joint Housing Summit alongside the Select Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Housing Authority. No other specific agenda items were listed for this meeting.

• Joint Housing Summit

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing at 6:50 p.m. on a common victualler license application for Origin Thai Bistro. The board will also discuss a Housing Summit as new business. The meeting is scheduled for October 17, 2023 at Town Hall.

• 6:50 p.m. — Public hearing on Origin Thai Bistro common victualler license
• New Business — Discussion of Housing Summit

Planning Board

The Tewksbury Planning Board will consider multiple site plan reviews, special permits, and land disturbance permits for properties including 1059 East Street, 913 East Street, and 1879 Main Street (Tree House Brewing Company). Several items are continued from previous meetings, and two applicants have requested further continuations to October 30. The board will also approve minutes and accept an as-built plan for 307 Old Boston Road.

• 295 Main Street – Sign Special Permit for Batten Bros./Karastamatis LLC
• 1059 East Street – Use Special Permit for JSR East Street LLC
• 913 East Street – Site Plan Review, Special Permit, Land Disturbance Permit
• 1879 Main Street – Tree House Brewing Company: Site Plan Review and Special Permit (continued from 9/25)
• 1600 Shawsheen Street – Two separate reviews for National Development and Holt & Bugbee Company (both continued to 10/30)

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority is meeting to approve October bills and discuss DHCD notices. The body will review progress on the DD walk-in shower project and Fed Pac panel and fire alarm upgrades.

• Approval of October 2023 bills
• DHCD Notices 2023-15, 2023-16, 2023-17, and 2023-17 Addendum 1
• DD Walk-in shower project CO#1
• Fed Pac Panel Replacement & Fire Alarm Upgrades

School Committee

The Policy Sub-Committee is holding a workshop to discuss school policies. The meeting includes ongoing review of the general homework policy and a new discussion of Section K regarding community relations.

• Review of IKB- General Homework policy
• Discussion of KBDA - Notices to Parents/Guardians
• Discussion of KBE - Relations with Parent Advisory Council and Booster Organizations
• Discussion of KF - Use of School Facilities
• Discussion of JFABB - Admission of Foreign Exchange Students

School Committee

The School Committee will discuss the FY 24 quarterly budget report and the FY 25 budget timeline. The body is also reviewing several policy changes regarding facilities, negotiations, and student parking. Additionally, the committee will address collective bargaining for teachers in executive session.

• Payroll payment for period ending September 28, 2023, in the amount of $1,581,829.51
• Acceptance of a $10,000 Corning Foundation donation for the STEM program
• Notification of a $50,000 Innovation Career Pathways Grant awarded to TMHS
• Final reading of policy ECE regarding Tewksbury Memorial High School Student Parking
• Approval of new hires including a Building Custodian at TMHS and a Title 1 Reading Teacher at Center Elementary

Board of Library Trustees

The Library Director presented a report covering recent facility maintenance and service updates. The report details the use of new grants for adult programming and upcoming community events.

• $10,000 grant from 100 People Who Care Tewksbury for in-person adult classes
• $2,000 Elks Club Gratitude Grant for Job Seekers program speakers
• Installation of a new sump pump and meeting room technology ports
• Upcoming Intergenerational Pumpkin Decorating Contest in late October

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review the minutes from September 12, 2023, and discuss specific library policies. The meeting includes reports from the Library Director and the Friends of the Library.

• Review of new Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance policy
• Review of revised Computer Use and Internet Access policy
• Review of revised Donation / Gift Policy

Conservation Commission

The Tewksbury Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several properties, including requests for determinations of applicability at 6 Hillside Road and 56 Michigan Road, and notices of intent for work at 3 Miles Road, 1879 Main Street, and 1438 Main Street. The hearings for 1879 Main Street and 1438 Main Street have been continued to the October 18, 2023 meeting. The commission will also discuss an enforcement order at 19 Pond Street, a tree cutting proposal at 740 North Street, and an emergency certification at 34 Valewood Circle.

• Public hearing: Brendan Walsh, 6 Hillside Road (Map 98 Lot 135)
• Public hearing: Edward V Bishop Jr, 56 Michigan Road (Map 82 Lot 84)
• Public hearing: James Geary/Structural HD Construction LLC, 3 Miles Road (DEP #305-1190)
• Continued hearing: Tree House Brewing Company, 1879 Main Street (DEP #305-1185)
• Enforcement order: Bethany Mcgouldrick, 19 Pond Street (Map 31 Lot 8)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet at the Tewksbury Memorial High School. The agenda consists of Town Meeting Articles.

• Town Meeting Articles

School Committee

The School Committee is holding a special meeting consisting of a non-public executive session. The body will discuss collective bargaining pertaining to the TTA (Teachers).

• Executive session regarding TTA (Teachers) collective bargaining
• Attendance at the October 3, 2023 Special Town Meeting

Tewksbury Beautification Committee

The Beautification Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and coordinate a fall clean-up event. The body will also review proposals regarding switchboxes.

• Fall Clean-Up scheduled for 10/14/23
• Review of switchboxes proposals

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting to discuss the Town Meeting and the remaining articles on the Town Meeting Warrant.

• Discussion of Town Meeting Warrant Articles

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Tewksbury Zoning Board of Appeals will hold two public hearings: one for a variance to build an 8' x 12' front porch at 1102 South Street, and another for variances to construct an 11,132 sq ft three-story self-storage facility at 913 East Street. The board will also approve minutes and discuss correspondence and other business.

• Brandi & Robert Brennan request a front setback variance for an 8' x 12' front porch at 1102 South Street
• 911-913 East Street, LLC requests rear and side setback variances for an 11,132 sq ft three-story self-storage facility at 913 East Street
• Property at 1102 South Street is zoned Residential (Map 109, Lot 13)
• Property at 913 East Street is zoned Industrial 1 (Map 102, Lot 52)
• Next meeting scheduled for October 26, 2023

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review real estate exemption applications for fiscal year 2024. The board will also review pending Appellate Tax Board cases during an executive session.

• Review and signing of Excess Overlay Authorization
• Review of FY 2024 Real Estate Exemption Applications
• Review of pending Appellate Tax Board cases

Planning Board

The Tewksbury Planning Board will consider a zoning bylaw amendment for the Special Town Meeting and review several site plans and special permits. Items include a Family Suite Special Permit at 30 Northgate Road, a Site Plan Review at 836-846 Main Street, and multiple continuations to October 16 for projects at 1600 Shawsheen Street, 1438 Main Street, and 1879 Main Street. The board will also address a waiver request for Terramor Drive and other administrative reports.

• Zoning Bylaw Amendment for Special Town Meeting
• 30 Northgate Road — Family Suite Special Permit
• 836-846 Main Street — Batello, LLC Site Plan Review
• 1600 Shawsheen Street — Holt & Bugbee Company site plan, special permit, land disturbance permit (continued to 10/16)
• 1879 Main Street — Tree House Brewing Company site plan review and special permit (continued to 10/16)

Board of Health

The Board of Health is meeting to address a tobacco sales permit violation and a non-compliance issue regarding animal regulations. The board will also receive updates on the flu clinic and arboviruses.

• Tobacco sales to minors violation hearing: Smitty’s Liquors, 1091 Main Street
• Non-compliance update on Keeping of Animals Regulation: 175 Kendall
• Flu Clinic Schedule
• Arbovirus update

School Committee

The Policy Sub-Committee is holding a workshop to discuss ongoing and new policy topics. The meeting focuses on reviewing policies regarding community relations, parent rights, and school operations.

• Discussion of facilities planning and negotiations legal status
• Review of student teaching and internships policies
• Review of non-custodial parents' rights and student record requests
• Discussion of public gifts to the schools and news media relations
• Review of policies for public complaints regarding instruction and discipline

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is reviewing several requests for Determinations of Applicability and Notices of Intent. The body will hold public hearings to determine if proposed projects comply with conservation regulations.

• Notice of Intent for Tree House Brewing Company at 1879 Main Street
• Notice of Intent for Holt & Bugbee Company at 1600 Shawsheen Street
• Notice of Intent for Soldier On Veterans Village VIII, LLC at 1624 Main Street
• Request for Determination of Applicability for 162, 166, and 170 Pond Street and 305 & 309 Pine Street
• Minor Modification for Pringle Street Culvert Replacement

School Committee

The Tewksbury School Committee will hold a regular meeting, beginning with an executive session to discuss collective bargaining with the TTA (Teachers) and approve prior executive session minutes. The open session includes approval of payroll totaling over $4.2 million for three periods, and reports from the superintendent, student council, and subcommittees. No presentations or citizen forum items are scheduled.

• Executive session for collective bargaining with TTA (Teachers)
• Payroll Period Ending August 17, 2023: $1,418,237.82
• Payroll Period Ending August 31, 2023: $1,292,613.57
• Payroll Period Ending September 14, 2023: $1,560,427.71
• Raffle requests from Ryan School PAC, Wynn School PAC, and TMHS PAC

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging Board will meet to review September financial reports and the October calendar of events. The board will also introduce new member Jeff Dufour.

• Introduction of new board member Jeff Dufour
• Review of September Financials
• October 2023 Calendar of Events
• Discussion of Treasurer appointment for the October meeting

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will meet to discuss articles for the 2023 Special Town Meeting. No specific project details or dollar amounts were listed on the agenda.

• 2023 Special Town Meeting Articles

Select Board

The Select Board will vote on official Trick or Treat hours (6:00-8:00 p.m.), review Special Town Meeting warrant articles, and discuss a bond sale and a Town Counsel invoice. The meeting also includes an executive session for contract negotiation strategy.

• Approval of Halloween Trick or Treat Hours: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
• Bond Sale discussion
• Review of Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles
• Town Counsel Invoice: August 16-31, 2023
• Executive Session for contract negotiation strategy

Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee

The Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and reviewing action items. They will also hear from a guest about volunteer stewardship, discuss storm impacts, and get updates on outreach and development projects like pickleball courts and trail crossings.

• Guest Bob Rauseo from AVIS to discuss volunteer stewardship
• Storm impact report: tree down at Maple St.
• Update on parcels proposed for protection at Town Meeting
• Pickle Ball courts update
• CWE: Kent St crossing status, Pine Hill Cemetery access status

Board of Library Trustees

The Director's report covers summer reading statistics and upcoming community initiatives. The report also discusses plans for a new semi-permanent structure for outdoor concerts and an accessible path to the library community garden.

• Proposed concrete pad and canopy rental from Big Top Party Rental for outdoor concerts
• Planned creation of an accessible path to the TPL Community Garden
• Reported circulation of over 60,000 materials during a 13-week summer period
• Launch of Reading Rivals program on October 1st
• Scheduled Read-In event on October 5th

Select Board

The Select Board will conduct show cause hearings regarding liquor license violations and review a license transfer for Yujo Inc. The board will also discuss the layout of Terramor Drive and Frasier Lane as public ways.

• Liquor license transfer and Common Victualler License for Yujo Inc
• Show Cause Hearing for Wamesit Entertainment Center, 434 Main Street
• Show Cause Hearing for Shell Food Mart, 365 Main Street
• Layout of Terramor Drive and Frasier Lane as a Public Way
• Acceptance of donation to the Tewksbury Senior Center in Memory of Marjorie Moulaison

Select Board

The Tewksbury Select Board will hold public hearings on a common victualler license and transfer of the liquor license for Deli King at 885 Main Street to Yujo Inc., and show cause hearings for alleged liquor license violations at Wamesit Entertainment Center and Shell Food Mart. The board will also discuss layout of Terramor Drive and Frasier Lane as a public way, appointments, constable re-appointments, and acceptance of a donation to the Senior Center.

• Yujo Inc. application for common victualler license and transfer of liquor license for Deli King, 885 Main Street (purchase price $750,000)
• Show cause hearing: Wamesit Entertainment Center, 434 Main Street (liquor license violation)
• Show cause hearing: Shell Food Mart, 365 Main Street (liquor license violation)
• Layout of Terramor Drive and Frasier Lane as a public way
• Acceptance of donation to Tewksbury Senior Center in memory of Marjorie Moulaison

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review previous minutes and consider the approval of a long-term loan for a painting from the Ella Fleming School. The meeting also includes a reference presentation and the formation of a bylaw review subcommittee.

• Approval of long-term loan of Ella Fleming School painting from Ms. Pat Stratis
• Reference presentation by Information Librarian Annalisa Moretti
• Formation of Trustee Bylaw Review Subcommittee

Planning Board

The Planning Board is meeting to review site plans, special permits, and street acceptances. Several items from previous meetings have been continued to September 25, 2023.

• As-Built and Street Acceptance for 325 Marshall Street (Terramor Drive) and Frasier Lane
• Sign Special Permit for 345 Main Street (Falcon Graphics/ABG Realty)
• Special Permit and Site Plan Review for 1879 Main Street (Tree House Brewing Company)
• Sign Special Permit for 1830 Main Street (Metro Sign & Awning/BROOKECO LLC)
• Site Plan Review and Special Permit for 592 Main Street (Mark Shea/Daniel Rose)

The Planning Board recommended street acceptance for 325 Marshall Street and Frasier Lane to allow residents to receive town benefits. The board also endorsed an Approval Not Required Plan for a 3-lot subdivision on Vale Street.

• Approved July 17, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Recommended street acceptance for 325 Marshall Street (5-0)
• Recommended street acceptance for Frasier Lane (5-0)
• Endorsed Approval Not Required Plan for Vale Street (5-0)
• Waived public reading for 345 Main Street sign permit (5-0)

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority will review the FY22 audit and current unit vacancies. The board will also discuss the final phase of the DD walk-in shower project and FY24 Fair Market Rents (FMRs).

• FY22 Audit report
• DD walk-in shower project final phase
• FY24 Fair Market Rents (FMRs)
• Approval of September 2023 bills

The board approved updated pay standards for 0- to 4-bedroom units based on HUD's published rates. The authority also approved September 2023 bills and the August 7, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Approved 0 bedroom Pay Standard of $2,040.00 (4-0)
• Approved 1 bedroom Pay Standard of $2,270.00 (4-0)
• Approved 2 bedroom Pay Standard of $2,980.00 (4-0)
• Approved 3 bedroom Pay Standard of $3,600.00 (4-0)
• Approved 4 bedroom Pay Standard of $3,970.00 (4-0)
• Approved bills for September 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved August 7, 2023 minutes (4-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct public hearings for several Notices of Intent and a Determination of Applicability. The body will also discuss changes to the Wetland Protection Bylaw and Regulations.

• Public hearing: Notice of Intent for Tree House Brewing Company at 1879 Main Street
• Public hearing: Notice of Intent for Holt & Bugbee Company and National Development at 1600 Shawsheen Street
• Public hearing: Determination of Applicability for Ginsburg Realty Group LLC at 162, 166, 170, 305, and 309 Pine Street
• Discussion regarding changes to Wetland Protection Bylaw & Regulations
• Violation notice for Geno Impemba at 10 Starr Avenue

The Commission approved a one-year extension for a project at 2 Main Street and two minor modifications for properties on Marston Street and Whipple Road. Several public hearings and a certificate of compliance request were continued to future meetings.

• Approved 1-year extension of Order of Conditions for 251 2 Main Street (4-0)
• Continued Request for Certificate of Compliance for 434 Main Street (4-0)
• Continued Public Hearing for 162, 166, 170, 305, and 309 Pine Street (4-0)
• Continued Public Hearing for 1879 Main Street (4-0)
• Continued Public Hearing for 1600 Shawsheen Street (Holt & Bugbee) (4-0)
• Continued Public Hearing for 1600 Shawsheen Street (National Development) (4-0)
• Continued Public Hearing for Vale Street project (4-0)
• Approved Minor Modification for 319 & 321 Marston Street (4-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review applications for FY 2024 real estate exemptions. The board will also review pending Appellate Tax Board cases during an executive session.

• Review of FY 2024 Real Estate Exemption Applications
• Review of pending Appellate Tax Board cases

The Board approved reassessments for two specific parcels and authorized staff to handle vehicle excise tax abatements. The meeting included an executive session to discuss tax exemptions and pending cases.

• Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved FY20 to FY23 Reassessments for parcel 18/79
• Approved FY22 to FY23 Reassessments for parcel 94/25
• Signed authorization for Assessor’s staff to approve and deny vehicle excise tax abatements

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold hearings regarding three requests for variances from the Tewksbury Zoning Bylaw. These requests involve setbacks for residential additions, a deck, and a commercial building.

• Variance for front yard setbacks for a 23.4’ x 13.5’ 2-story addition at 3 Miles Road
• Variance for side yard setbacks for a 12’ x 15’ open deck at 28 Cleghorn Lane
• Variance for a front setback to build a 45’ x 55’ 1-story commercial building at 592 Main Street

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved variance requests for a home addition, a residential deck, and a new commercial building. The board also approved the meeting minutes from July 27, 2023.

• Approved July 27, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Special Permit for 23.4’ x 13.5’ 2-story addition at 3 Miles Road (3-0)
• Approved variance for front yard setbacks at 3 Miles Road (3-0)
• Approved variance for side yard setbacks for 12’ x 15’ open deck at 28 Cleghorn Lane (3-0)
• Approved variance for front setback for 45’ x 55’ 1-story commercial building at 592 Main Street (3-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider special permits and site plan reviews for several properties on Main Street. Multiple items from previous meetings have been continued to September 11, 2023.

• 1830 Main Street: Sign Special Permit for Metro Sign & Awning
• 592 Main Street: Site Plan Review and Special Permit
• 1438 Main Street: Site Plan Review for Tewksbury Dental Associates
• 1023 & 1029 East Street: Administrative Action
• 1600 Shawsheen Street: Site Plan Review, Special Permit, and Land Disturbance Permit (continued to 9/11/23)

The Planning Board approved a site plan modification for 1023 & 1029 East Street to allow bituminous concrete instead of cement concrete for sidewalks. The board also continued several hearings to the September 11 meeting.

• Approved use of bituminous concrete in lieu of cement concrete for sidewalks at 1023 & 1029 East Street (4-1)
• Approved June 12, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Approved June 26, 2023 minutes (3-0)
• Continued Vale Street Approval Not Required Plan to 9/11/23
• Continued Sign Special Permit for 1830 Main Street to 9/11/23 (5-0)
• Waived public reading for 592 Main Street site plan review (5-0)

School Committee

The Policy Sub-Committee is holding a workshop to discuss ongoing and new policy updates. The body will review facilities planning and homework policies, as well as sections regarding negotiations and education agency relations.

• Review of FB- FACILITIES PLANNING policy
• Review of IKB- GENERAL HOMEWORK policy
• Discussion of Section H - NEGOTIATIONS (Goals, Legal Status, and Negotiating Agents)
• Discussion of Section L - EDUCATION AGENCY RELATIONS
• Review of policies regarding home schools and student teaching/internships

The Policy Sub-Committee reviewed various policies for recommendation to the School Committee. The group proposed revising two policies, adopting three new policies, and rescinding two existing policies.

• Recommended revising Informational Reading: HA and Negotiations Goals
• Recommended adopting LA (Education Agency Relations Goals), LB (Relations with other Schools and School Districts), and LDA (Student Teaching and Internships)
• Recommended rescinding LBC-E (Relationship with Home Schools Application for Home Instruction) and LBC-R (Relations with Home Schools)

Elementary School Building Committee

The Tewksbury Elementary School Building Committee is meeting to review project updates, including community outreach and closeout meetings. The committee will also consider invoices for construction and furniture, totaling over $79,000. No change orders or new business items are currently listed.

• Invoices for VHB ($80 and $160), Brickman Consulting ($3,500), and multiple furniture vendors (Blue Spruce, Singer Kittredge, RH Lord) totaling over $79,000
• Punch list and project closeout meetings are ongoing weekly
• Commissioning Agent 10-Month Walk Thru completed on 08/02/23
• Conservation Commission and Landscape Walk Through Meeting held on 07/12/23
• Next Building Committee meeting date to be determined

The Elementary School Building Committee voted to discontinue its meetings and transfer the review of future invoices and change orders to the Change Order Review Committee. The committee also approved several project invoices and one change order as the project enters its closeout phase.

• Approved Change Order #28 for $12,347.81 (Unanimous)
• Voted to discontinue ESBC meetings and transfer project closeout oversight to the Change Order Review Committee (Unanimous)
• Approved VHB invoices totaling $240.00 (9-0)
• Approved Brickman Consulting invoice #203 for $3,500.00 (9-0)
• Approved Blue Spruce invoice #3846 for $5,933.85 (9-0)
• Approved three Singer Kittredge invoices totaling $3,779.00 (9-0)
• Approved two RHLord invoices totaling $66,050.94 (9-0)
• Approved June 22, 2023 meeting minutes (Passed)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss progress regarding Jade East and address a 2019 non-compliance order for 175 Kendall Rd. The meeting also includes reports on upcoming community health and safety events.

• Non-compliance with 2019 Health Department order letter at 175 Kendall Rd.
• Progress update on Jade East
• Dementia presentation on 8/24 at Senior Center
• Youth Mental Health First Aid course on 9/15 at Tewksbury Public Library
• Safety Day on 9/17 with Tewksbury Police Department

The Board approved the minutes from the July 20, 2023 meeting. The session included discussions regarding food safety compliance at Jade East and animal permit requirements for a property at 175 Kendall Rd, though no formal actions were taken on those items.

• Approved July 20, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings for several Notices of Intent and Determinations of Applicability. The body will also discuss changes to the Wetland Protection Bylaw and Regulations.

• Notice of Intent for Tree House Brewing Company at 1879 Main Street
• Notice of Intent for 1775 Andover Street
• Emergency Certification for a culvert near 192 East Street by DPW
• Enforcement Order for PEPDE Corporation at 600 Woburn Street
• Discussion of changes to Wetland Protection Bylaw & Regulations

The Commission approved several Requests for Determination of Applicability and one Notice of Intent. It also issued one Certificate of Compliance and one Invalid Certificate of Compliance. One public hearing was continued to the September meeting.

• Approved meeting minutes from Aug 7, Sept 7, and Dec 7, 2022 (4-0)
• Continued public hearing for Yvon Cormier, Vale Street to 9/6/2023 (4-0)
• Issued Invalid Certificate of Compliance for John Coolidge, 30 Joanne Drive (4-0)
• Approved Certificate of Compliance for John Berube, 58 Water Street (4-0)
• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability for Mark Shea, 592 Main Street (4-0)
• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability for Stephen Calouro, 19 Country Club Drive (4-0)
• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability for Eileen Caulfield, 61 Geiger Drive (4-0)
• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability for Joe Rosinski, 9 Redgate Road (4-0)

School Committee

The School Committee will hold a workshop on year-end summaries and school improvement plans. The regular meeting includes votes on the transfer of North Street and Trahan Schools properties, the superintendent's contract, and payroll payments.

• Payroll payments for periods ending July 20 ($1,341,645.79) and August 3 ($1,392,940.72)
• Vote on transfer of properties: North Street & Trahan Schools
• Vote on Superintendent Contract
• Policy vote: School District Annual Town Report (CM)
• New hires for various teaching and support roles across district schools

The School Committee voted to transfer the Trahan School property to the Town of Tewksbury. The committee postponed a decision on the North Street School property until November. Other actions included approving two payroll periods and updating the annual town report policy.

• Relinquished Trahan School property at 12 Salem Road to the Town (5-0)
• Postponed decision on relinquishing North Street School property to November (5-0)
• Approved payroll ending July 20, 2023, for $1,341,645.79 (5-0)
• Approved payroll ending August 3, 2023, for $1,392,940.72 (5-0)
• Approved revisions to policy CM, School District Annual Town Report (5-0)
• Approved School Committee Ethics & Protocols (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including 18 new hires and Dewing PAC fundraiser (5-0)
• Approved July 19, 2023, meeting minutes (5-0)

School Committee

The School Committee will hold a workshop on school improvement plans and a regular meeting to address district goals and policy revisions. The body is scheduled to vote on the Superintendent's contract and the transfer of the North Street and Trahan Schools.

• Vote on transfer of properties: North Street & Trahan Schools
• Vote on Superintendent Contract
• Payroll payments for periods ending July 20 ($1,341,645.79) and August 3 ($1,392,940.72)
• Vote on policy CM regarding School District Annual Town Report
• Vote on salary adjustments for hourly personnel

The School Committee and administrators held a workshop to review the 2022-2023 school year progress and the 2023-2024 goals and School Improvement Plans. Presentations were provided by the Superintendent's office, STEM and Technology, Literacy, Student and Family Support, Special Education, and school principals. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

Tewksbury Beautification Committee

The Beautification Committee will review proposals for switchboxes at South & Main and the TFD Headquarters. The body will also recap a recent mini-clean up and plan for a Fall Clean-Up on October 14, 2023.

• Switchbox proposals for South & Main
• Switchbox proposals for TFD Headquarters
• Fall Clean-Up scheduled for 10/14/23
• Recap of August 12th mini-clean up

The committee approved the July 10, 2023, meeting minutes and voted to continue discussion on a proposal to paint utility switchboxes at a future meeting. Members discussed planning for the October 14 fall cleanup and reviewed a recent mini-cleanup event.

• Approved July 10, 2023, meeting minutes
• Tabled discussion on first responder/K-9 themed switchbox painting proposal

Select Board

The Tewksbury Select Board will hold public hearings on several license applications, including a transfer of the liquor license from Bobby and Jack's Memphis BBQ to Los Tres Compadres LLC d/b/a 3 Amigos Bar and Grill at 1777 Main Street, which plans to serve Mexican cuisine. The board will also discuss re-scheduling the Special Town Meeting, board/committee appointments, election staff appointments, and scheduling liquor license violation hearings. Other items include accepting a donation to the Senior Center and approving town counsel invoices and meeting minutes.

• Public hearing: Transfer of liquor license (No. 04340-RS-1270) from BJMB Inc. to Los Tres Compadres LLC for 3 Amigos Bar and Grill at 1777 Main Street
• Public hearing: Brothers Sports Bar & Grille — entertainment license, liquor license transfer, and continued common victualler license
• Public hearing: Taste of Himalayas — continued new liquor license and common victualler license
• Discussion of re-scheduling Special Town Meeting
• Acceptance of donation to Tewksbury Senior Center in memory of Marjorie Moulaison

Select Board

The Tewksbury Select Board will hold public hearings and vote on three liquor license matters: a transfer for Los Tres Compadres LLC (3 Amigos Bar and Grill), a transfer and entertainment license for Brothers Sports Bar & Grille, and a continued new license for Taste of Himalayas. The board will also discuss rescheduling a Special Town Meeting, board appointments, election staffing, and accept a donation to the Senior Center.

• Los Tres Compadres LLC d/b/a 3 Amigos Bar and Grill — Common Victualler License and Transfer of Liquor License
• Brothers Sports Bar & Grille — Entertainment License, Transfer of Liquor License and Continued Common Victualler License
• Taste of Himalayas — Continued New Liquor License and Common Victualler License
• Re-scheduling Special Town Meeting
• Acceptance of donation to the Tewksbury Senior Center in Memory of Marjorie Moulaison

The Select Board approved liquor license transfers and a new license for three different establishments. The Board also rescheduled the Special Town Meeting and filled three committee vacancies.

• Approved Common Victualler License for Los Tres Compadres LLC d/b/a 3 Amigos Bar and Grill (4-0-0)
• Approved Transfer of Liquor License to Los Tres Compadres LLC d/b/a 3 Amigos Bar and Grill (4-0-0)
• Approved Entertainment License for Brothers Sports Bar & Grille from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. (4-0-0)
• Approved Transfer of Liquor License for Brothers Sports Bar & Grille (4-0-0)
• Tabled Common Victualler License for Brothers Sports Bar & Grille (4-0-0)
• Approved New Liquor License for Taste of Himalayas (4-0-0)
• Rescheduled Special Town Meeting to Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at Tewksbury High School (4-0-0)
• Appointed Linda Darveau (Conservation Commission), Ryan Lloyd (Historic Commission), and Alex Pratt (Local Historic District Study Committee) (4-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting to conduct a strategy session regarding negotiations for host community agreements. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session for host community agreement negotiation strategy

The Select Board met in executive session to discuss negotiation strategies for host community agreements. The board discussed CCC regulation changes and potential traffic mitigation needs on Dascomb Road.

• Entered executive session to discuss host community agreement negotiations (3-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0-0)

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority is reviewing unit vacancies and budget comparatives for the first half of 2023. The meeting includes discussions on ongoing roof and shower projects, as well as new renovation proposals.

• DD Roof Project
• DD Walk-in shower project final phase
• Fed Pac Panel Replacement & Fire Alarm Upgrades
• 689-16 Kitchen Renovations
• Approval of July and August 2023 bills

The board approved a low bid for walk-in shower installations and authorized a work order for kitchen renovations. Members also approved the final completion certificates for the Delaney Dr. roof project and authorized July and August 2023 bills.

• Approved low bid from Veglia Remodeling, LLC for $131,500 for Delaney Dr. walk-in shower project (3-0)
• Approved work order for 689-02 kitchen renovations with $14,020 designer fee and $78,137 estimated construction cost (3-0)
• Approved certificates of substantial and final completion for phase two of the Delaney Dr. roof project (3-0)
• Authorized and approved bills for July & August 2023
• Approved June 12, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a working session to discuss the reuse of Trahan Elementary School and North Street Elementary School. The meeting also includes a review of upcoming October 2023 STM Warrant Articles.

• Trahan Elementary School and North Street Elementary School Reuse
• October 2023 STM Warrant Articles

The Select Board held a working session to discuss the potential reuse of Trahan and North Street Elementary Schools and proposed articles for the October 2023 Special Town Meeting. No substantive votes were taken on these items during the session.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee

The Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee will elect a Chair, Vice Chair, and Clerk, and consider adding a parcel at 61 Cynthia Road to the fall town meeting warrant. They will also review a proposed trail stewardship program, discuss pollinator garden updates, and explore collaboration with the police department on park patrols.

• Elections for Chair, Vice Chair, and Clerk positions
• Consider adding parcel 84-17 at 61 Cynthia Road to fall town meeting warrant
• Review proposed trail stewardship program and decide on actions
• Update on Pollinator Garden (Susan)
• Discussion on park patrols and collaboration with police department

The committee voted to submit four specific land parcels to the town manager for permanent protection approval. The committee also reorganized its leadership and approved minutes from May and June 2023. Discussions regarding stewardship guidelines and volunteer programs remain ongoing with no final decision made.

• Elected Tom Branchaud as chair
• Elected Bruce Shick as vice-chair
• Elected Paige Impink as clerk
• Approved May 15, 2023 and June 8, 2023 minutes
• Voted to submit 61 Cynthia Road (Parcel 84-17) for permanent protection
• Voted to submit Melrose Avenue (Parcel 3-24) for permanent protection
• Voted to submit Kernwood Forest/Melrose Avenue (Parcel 3-22) for permanent protection
• Voted to submit 2347 Main Street (Parcel 95-96) for permanent protection

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Planning Board will hold a continued hearing on a Comprehensive Permit (Chapter 40B) application by 1775 Andover St. RI, LLC to convert an existing hotel into a 130-unit housing complex at 1775 Andover Street (Assessors Map 53, Lot 38, zoned Office/Research). The board will also consider approval of minutes from June 29, 2023, and any other business not known at the time of posting.

• Continued hearing for a Comprehensive Permit (Chapter 40B) to convert a hotel into a 130-unit housing complex at 1775 Andover Street
• Approval of minutes from June 29, 2023
• Correspondence and other business not known at the time of posting

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a Comprehensive Permit for 1775 Andover St. RI, LLC to rehabilitate and convert an existing hotel into a 130-unit housing complex. The decision followed a review of updated plans and a traffic study.

• Approved Comprehensive Permit for 130-unit housing conversion at 1775 Andover Street (3-0)
• Approved June 29, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review minutes from the April 20, 2023, meeting and address old business regarding Jade East's repeat priority violations of the Food Code. The agenda also includes director reports on dementia, intern projects, and Covid tests.

• Review of Jade East food code priority violations
• Director report on dementia presentation
• Director report on intern projects at Town Hall
• Director report on Covid tests

The Board of Health addressed repeat food temperature and cooling violations at Jade East. The restaurant must submit two standard operating procedures (SOP) to the Health Department by July 24, 2023, with a status update scheduled for August 17, 2023.

• Approved April 20, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Required Jade East to submit two SOPs for cooling and temperatures by July 24, 2023
• Scheduled Jade East status update for August 17, 2023 meeting

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings for multiple Notices of Intent and Determinations of Applicability. The body will also discuss and approve changes to the Wetland Protection Bylaw and Regulations.

• Discussion and approval of changes to Wetland Protection Bylaw & Regulations
• Notice of Intent public hearings for 1879 Main Street (Tree House Brewing Company), 1695 Shawsheen Street, 1600 Shawsheen Street, and 1775 Andover Street
• Public hearings for Determinations of Applicability at 71 Nina Drive, 67 Algonquin Drive, 353 Brown Street, 237 River Road, 465 River Road, 7 Erlin Terrace, 900 South Street, and 0 Decarolis Drive
• Emergency Certifications for 138 Beech Street and 777 South Street
• Bayberry Lane Culvert Replacement Project (DEP File # 305-1143)

The Commission approved several extensions for Orders of Conditions and issued Certificates of Compliance for completed projects. It also granted Negative Determinations of Applicability for four residential projects, meaning they do not require further conservation permits.

• Approved 2-year extension for AMG Development, LLC at 325 Marshall Street (4-0)
• Approved 3-year extension for Michael Durant/Nouria Energy at 1975 Main Street (4-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for Holt & Bugbee Company at 1600 Shawsheen Street (4-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 580 Shawsheen Street (4-0)
• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability for 71 Nina Drive (4-0)
• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability for 67 Algonquin Drive (4-0)
• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability for 237 River Road (4-0)
• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability for 465 River Road (4-0)

School Committee

The Tewksbury School Committee will hold a workshop on July 19, 2023, to complete development of School Committee Goals and Roles & Responsibilities. The meeting will take place at Tewksbury Memorial High School at 4:15 PM.

• Development of School Committee Goals
• Development of Roles & Responsibilities

School Committee

The School Committee will hear a presentation on school start and end times and vote on non-union salaried personnel for 2023-2024. The body will also consider several policy revisions and a student council field trip request.

• Payroll payments of $1,491,993.76 and $1,376,150.77
• FY24 FC121 Summer Acceleration Academies Grant of $94,000
• Policy revisions for Suspension (JIC) and Facebook/Social Networking (IINDD)
• Vote on 2023-2024 Non-Union Salaried Personnel
• TMHS Student Council overnight field trip request for March 6-8, 2024

The School Committee approved a hybrid transportation model for the 2023-2024 school year. This includes adjusting the Ryan Elementary School schedule to begin and end 10 minutes earlier and the Wynn Middle School schedule to begin and end 5 minutes earlier.

• Approved transportation changes and start/end time adjustments (5-0)
• Approved payroll for period ending June 22, 2023, totaling $1,491,993.76 (5-0)
• Approved payroll for period ending July 6, 2023, totaling $1,376,150.77 (5-0)
• Adopted policy ECE regarding TMHS Student Parking with no changes (5-0)
• Rescinded policy ECR-R regarding TMHS Parking Privileges (5-0)
• Approved moving $126,833.31 from Unemployment Account to Group Health Account (5-0)
• Approved moving $803,856.00 from Salaries to Operations (5-0)
• Rated Superintendent Brenda Theriault-Regan's overall performance as Proficient

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to continue hearings for several retail marijuana applications. The agenda also includes scheduling a Special Town Meeting and reviewing various administrative items.

• Retail Marijuana Application Hearings continued for multiple applicants
• Schedule Special Town Meeting Date
• Open and Close Warrants for Special Town Meeting
• Brothers Sports Bar & Grille Common Victualler License
• Town Counsel Invoice: June 16 — 30, 2023

The Select Board approved retail marijuana applications for Pure Tewksbury d/b/a Smyth Cannabis and Lazy River Products, while denying five other applicants. The Board also approved a Common Victualler License for Brother’s Sports Bar & Grille and scheduled a Special Town Meeting for October 2, 2023.

• Approved retail marijuana license for Pure Tewksbury d/b/a Smyth Cannabis (4-0-0)
• Approved retail marijuana license for Lazy River Products (3-1-0)
• Denied retail marijuana applications for Sundaze, Full Harvest Moonz, Inc., The Stories Company, LLC, Community Care Collective, and Bella Luna LLC
• Approved Common Victualler License transfer to Brother’s Sports Bar & Grille (5-0-0)
• Scheduled Special Town Meeting for October 2, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Opened Special Town Meeting Warrant from July 19 to August 18, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Approved Town Council invoice for $3,910.00 (5-0-0)
• Accepted disclosure for Michael Donovan as Traffic Control Guard (5-0-0)

Select Board

The Tewksbury Select Board will consider a common victualler license for Brothers Sports Bar & Grille, schedule a Special Town Meeting for October 2, 2023, discuss committee appointments, and hold continued hearings on retail marijuana applications for multiple businesses.

• Brothers Sports Bar & Grille common victualler license application
• Special Town Meeting scheduled for October 2, 2023 at Tewksbury Memorial High School
• Warrant open July 19 and close August 18, 2023
• Retail marijuana application hearings for Sundaze, Lazy River Products, Full Harvest Moonz, The Stories Company, Community Care Collective, Pure Tewksbury, Bella Luna, and Carbonear
• Fire Department detail assignment for special municipal employee

Council on Aging

The Tewksbury Council on Aging Board will meet on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at 2:00 PM in the Senior Center Conference Room. The agenda includes approval of June 20 meeting minutes, review of July financials, August calendar of events, and the Director's Report. Old business covers announcement of elected officers and a reminder that there is no August meeting.

• Approval of June 20, 2023 meeting minutes
• Review of July financials
• Calendar of Events for August 2023
• Announcement of elected officers
• Reminder that anyone re-appointed must be sworn in by August 1st

The Council on Aging board approved the meeting minutes from June 20, 2023, and the financial reports for July. The Director provided updates on senior center programming, building maintenance, and grant-funded outreach.

• Approved June 20, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved July financials

Planning Board

The Planning Board will continue discussions on multiple special permits and site plan reviews originally scheduled from June 26. The agenda also includes a phasing discussion for 2131 Main Street and the Town Planner's Report.

• Site Plan Review and Special Permit for 1600 Shawsheen Street (National Development/Holt & Bugbee Company)
• Site Plan Review and Land Disturbance for 1695 Shawsheen Street
• Site Plan Review for 890 East Street (Bella Luna, LLC)
• Sign Special Permit for 1438 Main Street (Metro Sign & Awning)
• Family Suite Special Permit for 174 French Street

The Planning Board approved a five-phase construction schedule for 2131 Main Street to allow occupancy of units before the entire project is complete. The board also granted special permits for a family suite and a business sign. A survey for MBTA Communities zoning remains open until July 28, 2023.

• Approved amended five-phase construction plan for 2131 Main Street (5-0)
• Approved Family Suite Special Permit for 174 French Street (5-0)
• Approved Sign Special Permit for 1438 Main Street (5-0)

Local Historic District Study Committee

The Local Historic District Study Committee is meeting to review study documents, discuss next steps, and reorganize the committee. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Review of study documents
• Discussion of next steps
• Reorganization of committee

The committee reviewed survey and neighborhood meeting results, which were reported as negative. Members discussed sending more information and a new survey to residents. The committee unanimously re-appointed its leadership.

• Approved Nancy Reed as Chair (unanimous)
• Approved Linda Voutour as Vice Chair (unanimous)

Tewksbury Beautification Committee

The Tewksbury Library Trustees will vote on reorganization of chair, vice chair, and secretary positions. They will also review a recap of the June 24th Mini-Clean up event and discuss a draft of caretaker responsibilities submitted by the Open Space Recreation and Planning Committee. The meeting includes approval of minutes from June 5th, 2023.

• Reorganization of chair, vice chair, and secretary positions
• Recap of June 24th Mini-Clean up (9-10am at Walmart)
• Discussion of Caretaker Responsibilities Draft from Open Space Recreation and Planning Committee
• Approval of June 5th, 2023 meeting minutes

The committee appointed a new Chair, Vice Chair, and Clerk. Members scheduled a mini trash cleanup for August 12 and a larger cleanup day for October 14. The committee also discussed providing feedback on a caretaker responsibilities draft from the Open Space Recreation and Planning Committee.

• Approved June 5, 2023 meeting minutes
• Scheduled next mini trash cleanup for August 12 at Shawsheen/Market Basket
• Scheduled next cleanup day for October 14
• Elected Jennifer Balch-Kenney as Chair
• Elected Paige Impink as Vice Chair
• Elected Tracy Skahan as Clerk
• Decided against having a separate table at the Fall Festival

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold hearings on three property requests. The most significant item is a proposal to convert a hotel complex into housing. The board will also consider variance requests for residential additions and foundations.

• Comprehensive Permit for 1775 Andover St. RI, LLC to convert a hotel into a 130-unit housing complex
• Variance and Special Permit for 92 Tyler Road for a two-story addition and deck
• Variance for side setbacks for an existing foundation at 30 Carter Street

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special permit and variance for a two-story addition at 92 Tyler Road and a side setback variance for a shed at 30 Carter Street. The board also held a hearing regarding a proposal to convert a hotel at 1775 Andover Street into a 130-unit housing complex.

• Approved special permit for two-story addition and deck at 92 Tyler Road (3-0)
• Approved variance for front setbacks at 92 Tyler Road (3-0)
• Approved variance for side setbacks for existing foundation at 30 Carter Street (3-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from February 23, April 27, and May 25, 2023 (4-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will review a new liquor license application and a presentation on the Housing Production Plan. The board is also scheduled to vote on several personnel appointments and approve legal invoices.

• New liquor license for Taste of the Himalayas, LLC
• Housing Production Plan presentation
• Re-appointment of Town Counsel
• Approval for Berna’s Great Legs 5K for Women road race
• Appointment of Deputy Police Chief

The Select Board approved the town's Housing Production Plan for 2023-2027 and reappointed Town Counsel. A public hearing for a new liquor license was continued to a later date.

• Endorsed Housing Production Plan 2023-2027 (5-0-0)
• Appointed Attorney Kevin J. Feeley, Jr. as Town Counsel through June 30, 2024 (5-0-0)
• Continued Taste of the Himalayas, LLC liquor license public hearing to July 18, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Closed public hearing for Taste of the Himalayas, LLC (5-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing on Taste of the Himalayas, LLC's application for a new all-alcoholic-beverages restaurant license at 1921 Main Street. The board is also scheduled to discuss the Housing Production Plan, reappoint Town Counsel, approve a road race, and appoint a School Committee designee.

• Public hearing for new all-alcohol restaurant license for Taste of the Himalayas at 1921 Main Street
• Housing Production Plan presentation
• Town Counsel re-appointment
• Road race approval for Berna's Great Legs 5K for Women
• Deputy Police Chief appointment

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review the Town Planner’s Report regarding the Housing Production Plan acceptance. Most scheduled site plan reviews and special permit applications have been requested for continuation to July 17.

• Housing Production Plan Acceptance
• 1167, 1177, 1887 Main Street Approval Not Required Plan
• Withdrawal of site plan review for 1699 Shawsheen Street (Pure Tewksbury, Inc)
• Continuation of sign special permit for 1438 Main St LLC
• Continuation of site plan reviews for 1879 Main Street and 1600 Shawsheen Street

The Planning Board unanimously approved the draft Housing Production Plan 2023-2027 and an Approval Not Required Plan for properties on Main Street. Several other special permits and site plan reviews were continued or withdrawn.

• Endorsed Housing Production Plan 2023-2027 (3-0)
• Approved Approval Not Required Plan for 1167, 1177, 1187 Main Street (3-0)
• Continued Family Suite Special Permit for 174 French Street to 7/17/23 (3-0)
• Accepted withdrawal of Site Plan Review for 1699 Shawsheen Street (3-0)
• Continued Sign Special Permit for 1438 Main Street to 7/17/23 (3-0)
• Continued Special Permit/Site Plan Review for 1879 Main Street to 7/17/23 (3-0)
• Continued Site Plan Review/Special Permit for 1600 Shawsheen Street

School Committee

The Policy Sub-Committee is holding a workshop to review existing and new policies. Discussions include facilities development, planning, and retirement, as well as student parking and homework policies.

• Discussion on FA Facilities Development Goals
• Discussion on FB Facilities Planning
• Discussion on FCB Retirement of Facilities
• Review of ECE TMHS Student Parking & ECE-R TMHS Student Parking Privileges
• Review of IKB General Homework Policy

The Policy Sub-Committee reviewed several policies for the School Committee's consideration. Recommendations were made to revise, adopt, or rescind specific policies regarding facilities, memorials, and student parking.

• Recommended revising policies on ECE, TMHS Student Parking, and Facilities Development Goals
• Recommended adopting policies on Retirement of Facilities, Naming New Facilities, and Memorials
• Recommended rescinding policies on TMHS Student Parking Privileges and Dedications

Elementary School Building Committee

The Elementary School Building Committee will review the June 2023 project schedule and budget, hear updates on closeout activities, punchlist status, and warranty items (HVAC VRF system, RTU-2, gym floor), and consider invoices totaling $139,855.71 from CBRE, CBRE Heery, National Grid, WB Mason, Pro Fence, VHB, and Eagle Leasing. No motions or change orders are currently proposed.

• Project closeout activities and remaining work overview by OPM (CBRE Heery)
• Gym flooring, building security, and public announcement system updates
• Warranty status for HVAC VRF system, HVAC RTU-2, and gym floor
• Invoices: CBRE Heery $126,630.07, National Grid $3,000, WB Mason $8,731.64 total, Pro Fence $1,200, VHB $75, Eagle Leasing $218
• Conservation Commission order of conditions extension until 05/23/24

The Elementary School Building Committee approved multiple vendor invoices and authorized a work package for the 3rd floor bathroom. The committee also delegated a decision regarding Terrazzo flooring to the Superintendent and approved the purchase of a LEED-SS Silver Award window sticker.

• Approved April 27, 2023 minutes
• Delegated Terrazzo floor decision to Superintendent (Passed)
• Authorized Consigli and Flansburg to prepare 3rd floor bathroom work package (Unanimous)
• Approved $110 purchase of LEED-SS Silver Award window sticker (Unanimous)
• Approved CBRE Heery invoice #PJIN0036755 for $126,630.07 (Unanimous)
• Approved National Grid invoice #800469544 for $3,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved four WBMason invoices totaling $9,706.97 (Unanimous)
• Approved ProFence, VHB, Eagle Leasing, IFES, Creative Office Resources, and Secretary invoices (Unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings for several Requests for Determination of Applicability and Notices of Intent. The body will also address violation notices and enforcement orders for various properties. Additionally, the commission will discuss changes to the Wetland Protection Bylaw and Regulations.

• Notice of Intent for Tree House Brewing Company at 1879 Main Street
• Notice of Intent for DAN Realty, LLC at 1695 Shawsheen Street
• Notice of Intent for Holt & Bugbee Company and National Development at 1600 Shawsheen Street
• Violation notices for 19 Pond Street, 465 River Road, and 10 Starr Avenue
• Discussion of changes to Wetland Protection Bylaw & Regulations

The Commission approved a three-year extension for pond maintenance at Apache Way and issued Negative Determinations of Applicability for projects at 61 Geiger Drive and 632 Woburn Street. An enforcement order was issued for unpermitted fill at 19 Pond Street, while several other public hearings were continued to the next meeting.

• Approved 3-year extension of Order of Conditions for Solitude Lake Management at Apache Way (4-0)
• Issued Negative Request for Determination of Applicability for 61 Geiger Drive (4-0)
• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability for US Pavement Services at 632 Woburn Street (4-0)
• Issued Enforcement Order for Bethany McGouldrick at 19 Pond Street (4-0)
• Continued public hearing for 7 Erlin Terrace to next meeting (4-0)
• Continued public hearing for 900 South Street to next meeting (4-0)
• Continued public hearing for 237 River Road to next meeting (4-0)
• Continued public hearings for 1879 Main Street, 1695 Shawsheen Street, and 1600 Shawsheen Street (4-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will conduct public hearings regarding retail marijuana license applications. Two specific business entities are requesting licenses for locations on East Street and Main Street.

• Retail Marijuana License Hearing: Bella Luna LLC at 890 East Street
• Retail Marijuana License Hearing: Carbonear LLC at 2186-2196 Main Street

The Select Board held public hearings for two retail marijuana license applications. The hearing for Bella Luna, LLC was continued to a future date, while the hearing for Carbonear LLC was interrupted by the end of the record.

• Continued Bella Luna, LLC retail marijuana license hearing to July 18, 2023 (4-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will conduct public hearings regarding retail marijuana license applications. Two different entities are seeking licenses for specific locations within the town.

• Retail Marijuana License Hearing: Bella Luna LLC at 890 East Street
• Retail Marijuana License Hearing: Carbonear LLC at 2186-2196 Main Street

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging Board will meet on June 20, 2023, to discuss and vote on several items, including new operating hours, nomination and election of officers, and a vote to cancel the August meeting. The board will also review June financials, the July calendar of events, and the director's report, along with old business items such as refurbishing the foyer area and re-appointments to the board.

• Vote to cancel the August meeting
• Nomination and election of officers
• New hours for the Council on Aging
• June financials review
• Re-appointments to the board

The Council on Aging approved the May 16 meeting minutes and the June financial reports. The board elected its officers for the upcoming term and voted to postpone the August meeting.

• Approved meeting minutes from May 16, 2023
• Approved June financials
• Elected Tracy Skahan as Clerk
• Elected Arthur Costa as Treasurer
• Elected Virginia Desmond as Vice Chair
• Elected Lynn Murphy as Chair
• Accepted new operating hours
• Postponed August meeting

Board of Health

The scheduled meeting of the Tewksbury Board of Health for June 15, 2023, was cancelled. No items were presented for discussion or decision.

Select Board

The Select Board is conducting public hearings regarding retail marijuana licenses for three different applicants. Each hearing is scheduled for a specific time and location.

• Retail Marijuana License Hearing: The Stories Company LLC at 2122 Main Street
• Retail Marijuana License Hearing: Community Care Collective at 1693 Shawsheen Street
• Retail Marijuana License Hearing: Pure Tewksbury d/b/a Smyth Cannabis at 1695 Shawsheen Street

The Select Board held public hearings for three retail marijuana license applications. The Board voted to postpone decisions on two of the applications to a future meeting.

• Continued public hearing for The Stories Company LLC (2122 Main Street) to July 18, 2023 (4-0-0)
• Continued public hearing for Community Care Collective (1693 Shawsheen Street) to July 18, 2023 (4-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold public hearings on June 13, 2023, for three retail marijuana license applications: The Stories Company LLC at 2122 Main Street, Community Care Collective at 1693 Shawsheen Street, and Pure Tewksbury d/b/a Smyth Cannabis at 1695 Shawsheen Street. Each hearing is scheduled for one hour starting at 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., and 8:00 p.m., respectively. The board will decide whether to approve these licenses.

• The Stories Company LLC – 2122 Main Street: Retail Marijuana License Hearing at 6:00 p.m.
• Community Care Collective – 1693 Shawsheen Street: Retail Marijuana License Hearing at 7:00 p.m.
• Pure Tewksbury d/b/a Smyth Cannabis – 1695 Shawsheen Street: Retail Marijuana License Hearing at 8:00 p.m.

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review the FY 2024 Preliminary Tax Commitment. The meeting also includes a review of FY 2023 Real Estate Exemption Applications and pending Appellate Tax Board cases.

• Review of FY 2024 Preliminary Tax Commitment
• Review of FY 2023 Real Estate Exemption Applications
• Review of Pending Appellate Tax Board Cases

The Board of Assessors approved the meeting minutes from April 5, 2023, and signed the Excise Commitment 03. Members reviewed the FY 2024 Preliminary Tax Commitment and held an executive session to discuss pending ATB cases and FY23 Real Estate Exemption Applications.

• Approved April 5, 2023 meeting minutes
• Signed Excise Commitment 03
• Entered executive session to discuss pending ATB cases and FY23 Real Estate Exemption Applications

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to discuss and approve new policies regarding library displays and criminal offender records information. The meeting also includes the acceptance of a donated Abraham Lincoln bust.

• Approval of Library Created Displays Policy
• Approval of Criminal Offender Records Information Policy
• Acceptance of Abraham Lincoln bust donation from Jacqueline R. Zaroulis
• Distribution of a revised Technology Plan

The Board of Library Trustees approved two updated library policies regarding created displays and criminal offender record information. The board also voted to accept a donation of a bronze bust of Abraham Lincoln.

• Approved minutes from 5/9/23 (with amendments)
• Approved Library Created Displays Policy
• Approved Criminal Offender Records Information Policy
• Approved acceptance of a bronze bust of Abraham Lincoln

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority will review June 2023 bills, DHCD notices, and budget comparatives from January through April 2023. The meeting includes updates on the DD roof project and the final phase of the DD walk-in shower project.

• Approval of June 2023 bills
• Review of Budget Comparatives (1-1-23 to 4-30-23)
• DD Roof Project update
• DD Walk-in shower project final phase update
• CIP Approval

The board approved updated net income limits for households of one to eight people for state-aided public housing. They also authorized a three-year contract for accounting services and approved a resident's request to repaint their unit.

• Approved May 8, 2023 minutes (3-0)
• Approved June 2023 bills (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 net income limits for 1-8 person households (all 4-0)
• Approved resident request to repaint unit (4-0)
• Approved 3-year accounting contract with Rich Conlon CPA at $4,880 monthly (4-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will conduct public hearings regarding retail marijuana licenses for three different applicants. Each hearing is scheduled for a specific time and location on Main Street.

• Retail Marijuana License Hearing: Sundaze at 2504 Main Street
• Retail Marijuana License Hearing: Lazy River Product at 553 Main Street
• Retail Marijuana License Hearing: Full Harvest Moonz, Inc. at 1 Main Street

The Select Board held public hearings for three retail marijuana license applications. All three hearings were continued to the July 18, 2023, meeting.

• Continued Sundaze retail marijuana license hearing to July 18, 2023 (4-0-0)
• Continued Lazy River Product retail marijuana license hearing to July 18, 2023 (4-0-0)
• Continued Full Harvest Moonz, Inc. retail marijuana license hearing to July 18, 2023 (4-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will conduct public hearings regarding retail marijuana licenses for three different applicants. Each hearing is scheduled for a specific time slot on June 12, 2023.

• Retail Marijuana License Hearing: Sundaze at 2504 Main Street
• Retail Marijuana License Hearing: Lazy River Product at 553 Main Street
• Retail Marijuana License Hearing: Full Harvest Moonz, Inc. at 1 Main Street

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss partial occupancy at 935 Main Street and review several site plan applications. The meeting includes requests for special permits and land disturbance permits for various Shawsheen Street properties.

• 2 Radcliff Road: Applicant requested withdrawal of Site Plan Review and Special Permit
• 1470 Shawsheen Street: Special Permit application by National Grid
• 1879 Main Street: Site Plan Review and Land Disturbance Permit for Tree House Brewing Company
• 1600 Shawsheen Street: Site Plan Review, Special Permit, and Land Disturbance Permit applications
• 890 East Street: Site Plan Review for Bella Luna, LLC

The Planning Board approved a special permit for a fence at 1470 Shawsheen Street and accepted a project withdrawal for 2 Radcliff Road. A proposal for a Tree House Brewing Company overflow parking lot was discussed but not decided.

• Approved special permit for fence at 1470 Shawsheen Street (5-0)
• Accepted withdrawal without prejudice for 2 Radcliff Road (5-0)
• Approved May 22, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Tabled partial occupancy discussion for 935 Main Street

Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee

The Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee will discuss trail stewardship guidance, hospital land trail maps, and updates on Hospital land projects and the Community Wellness Fund (CWF) Kent Street crossing and Pine Hill Cemetery access. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and planning for outreach events.

• Review of draft trail stewardship guidance document
• Proposal to combine Hospital land trail maps
• Update on Hospital land projects (MOU items)
• CWF: Kent Street crossing status and Pine Hill Cemetery access status
• Guided Walk 2023 program and event schedule (Market, Public Safety)

The committee added the plaza at 1777 Main St to its list of parcels of interest to monitor for development. Members reviewed draft Stewardship Guidelines and scheduled four guided walks for Summer 2023. No action was taken on the May 15, 2023 meeting minutes due to a lack of voting members.

• Added parcel 85-1 (1777 Main St) to the list of parcels of interest
• Scheduled four Summer 2023 Guided Walks for July 8, Aug 12, Sep 9, and Oct TBD
• Deferred approval of May 15, 2023 minutes to the next meeting

Conservation Commission

The Tewksbury Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on multiple Notices of Intent and Requests for Determination of Applicability for projects including a Tree House Brewing Company site at 1879 Main Street, a development at 1563 Andover Street, and several residential properties. The commission will also consider four Certificate of Compliance requests for Ames Pond Drive, discuss a potential wetland bylaw change, and review an abatement request and a possible violation.

• Public hearing on Tree House Brewing Company at 1879 Main Street (NOI)
• Public hearing on Andover North Estates LLC development at 1563 Andover Street (NOI)
• Four Certificate of Compliance requests for 100-200 Ames Pond Drive
• Public hearing on Holt & Bugbee Company and National Development at 1600 Shawsheen Street (two NOIs)
• Discussion of changes to Wetland Protection Bylaw & Regulations

The Commission issued three partial and one complete certificate of compliance for 100-200 Ames Pond Drive. Two requests for determination of applicability were denied, and three other projects were continued to future meetings.

• Issued Partial Certificate of Compliance for 100-200 Ames Pond Drive (DEP File # P-305-2) (4-0)
• Issued Partial Certificate of Compliance for 100-200 Ames Pond Drive (DEP File # 305-163) (4-0)
• Issued Partial Certificate of Compliance for 100-200 Ames Pond Drive (DEP File # 305-291) (4-0)
• Issued Complete Certificate of Compliance for 100-200 Ames Pond Drive (DEP File # 305-335) (4-0)
• Issued Negative Request for Determination of Applicability for 505 Chandler Street (4-0)
• Issued Negative Request for Determination of Applicability for 120 John Street (4-0)
• Continued Public Hearing for 61 Geiger Drive to next meeting (4-0)
• Continued Public Hearing for 900 South Street to next meeting (4-0)

Select Board

The Tewksbury Select Board will consider two joint pole petitions from National Grid/Verizon on East and Lake Streets, amended liquor license applications for La Vita Dolce and City Wine Spirits & Smoke Shop, and a common victualler license for Taste of the Himalayas. The board will also discuss property abatement requests for 2347 Main Street and 60 Winterberry Lane, a Garden Club donation to the Senior Center, and proposed Town Hall hours.

• National Grid/Verizon joint pole petitions for East Street and Lake Street
• Amended liquor license applications for La Vita Dolce and City Wine Spirits & Smoke Shop
• Common victualler license for Taste of the Himalayas, LLC
• Property abatement requests for 2347 Main Street and 60 Winterberry Lane
• Proposed Town Hall hours

The Select Board approved two amended liquor license applications and one common victualler license. The Board also approved two utility pole petitions from National Grid/Verizon and reappointed members to various town boards and committees.

• Approved National Grid/Verizon pole petition for 105 East Street (5-0)
• Approved National Grid/Verizon pole petition for 84 Lake Street (5-0)
• Approved amended liquor license for La Vita Dolce (5-0)
• Approved amended liquor license for Nilkant 345 Inc. d/b/a City Wine Spirits & Smoke Shop (5-0)
• Approved common victualler license for Taste of the Himalayas, LLC (5-0)
• Reappointed members to the Board of Registrars, Conservation Commission, and Zoning Board of Appeals (5-0)
• Reappointed members to the Council on Aging and Economic Development Committee (5-0)
• Reappointed members to the Green, Beautification, and Open Space & Recreation Plan committees (5-0)

Select Board

The Tewksbury Select Board will hold public hearings on two National Grid/Verizon joint pole petitions (East Street and Lake Street), consider amended liquor license applications for La Vita Dolce and City Wine Spirits & Smoke Shop, and a common victualler license for Taste of the Himalayas. The board will also discuss property abatement, town hall hours, water quality, and other administrative items.

• National Grid/Verizon joint pole petition on East Street (new pole #104-50 for recloser)
• National Grid/Verizon joint pole petition on Lake Street (relocate pole P1, install support pole P1-84)
• La Vita Dolce amended liquor license application
• Nilkant 345 Inc. d/b/a City Wine Spirits & Smoke Shop amended liquor license application
• Property abatement request for 2347 Main Street

Tewksbury Beautification Committee

The Tewksbury Beautification Committee will vote on minutes from its May 15 meeting and discuss a mini-cleanup event scheduled for June 24 from 9-10 a.m. at Walmart. The agenda is largely procedural with one upcoming community event.

• Approval of May 15, 2023 meeting minutes
• Mini-cleanup on June 24, 9-10 a.m. at Walmart

The committee approved the minutes from the May 15, 2023 meeting. Members discussed coordinating a mini-cleanup event for June 24 and resolving planting conflicts between the Adopt an Island program and the Boy Scouts.

• Approved May 15, 2023 meeting minutes

School Committee

The Tewksbury School Committee will meet to discuss special education updates and collective bargaining for teachers. The body is deciding on in-district and out-of-district transportation contracts and the approval of 2023-2024 student handbooks.

• Payroll payments for periods ending May 11 ($1,497,523.17) and May 25 ($1,512,885.67)
• In-District and Out-of-District Transportation Contracts
• 2023-2024 Student Handbooks for John Ryan Elementary, Wynn Middle, and TMHS
• TMHS Travel Committee requests for February and April 2025
• New hires for Education Support Personnel Aides at Dewing School

The School Committee approved in-district and out-of-district transportation contracts with Tewksbury Transit. Members also approved student handbooks for the 2023-2024 school year and authorized principals to make necessary updates. Additionally, the committee approved specific student travel requests for 2025.

• Approved In-District and Out-of-District transportation contracts with Tewksbury Transit (5-0)
• Approved 2023-2024 Student Handbooks for John Ryan Elementary, John Wynn Middle, and TMHS (5-0)
• Authorized principals to make edits to student handbooks during the school year (5-0)
• Approved TMHS travel to Puerto Rico (Feb 2025) and Canada (April 2025) (5-0)
• Approved TMHS Athletics Out-of-State Travel for 2023-2024 (5-0)
• Approved payroll ending May 11, 2023, for $1,497,523.17 (5-0)
• Approved payroll ending May 25, 2023, for $1,512,885.67 (5-0)
• Approved May 10, 2023 Regular Meeting minutes (5-0)

School Committee

The Policy Sub-Committee will meet to discuss several district policies. Topics include social networking, student parking privileges, and procedures for head lice.

• Discussion of WNDD Facebook and Social Networking Websites
• Review of ECE TMHS and ECE-R TMHS student parking privileges
• Discussion regarding JIC Suspension policy
• Discussion regarding IKB General Homework Policy
• Discussion regarding JLC-R-2 Procedures for Pediculosis (Head Lice)

The Policy Sub-Committee reviewed policies regarding the Annual Town Report and procedures for head lice. These items were shared with the Business Manager and School Nurse for input before recommendations are made to the School Committee.

• Shared School District Annual Town Report policy with Business Manager for input
• Shared Procedures for Pediculosis (Head Lice) policy with School Nurse for input

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Board will hear a request for a variance to construct a 986 square foot family suite at 3 Amos Street. Additionally, the Board will continue a hearing regarding a single-family dwelling and garage construction on Foster Lane.

• Variance request for a 986 square foot family suite at 3 Amos Street
• Continued hearing for a 40’ x 60’ single-family dwelling and 30’ x 60’ garage on Foster Lane

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for a family suite addition at 3 Amos Street. The board also approved an appeal regarding frontage requirements for a property on Foster Lane, though it made no finding on the applicant's legal right to access the lot.

• Approved lot coverage variance for 986 sq ft family suite at 3 Amos Street (3-0)
• Approved appeal for a 40’ x 60’ dwelling and 30’ x 60’ garage at Foster Lane (2-1)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct public hearings for Notices of Intent at four different locations. The body will also review requests for Order of Conditions extensions, certificates of compliance, and potential changes to the Wetland Protection Bylaw and Regulations.

• Public hearings for Notices of Intent: 6 Kneeland Road, 1695 Shawsheen Street, 105 Starr Avenue, and 1600 Shawsheen Street
• Discussion on potential changes to Wetland Protection Bylaw & Regulations
• Enforcement Order regarding Kevin O’Brien of O’Brien Homes, Inc. at Foster Lane
• Emergency Certification for CJ Doherty Inc. at 275 Marshall Street
• Requests for Certificates of Compliance for Commerce Way and 58 Bridle Path

The commission granted four 3-year Order of Condition extensions for James Andella and approved two Certificates of Compliance. A minor modification for a shed at 25 Sophie Ruth Way was approved, while several public hearings for new projects were continued or tabled.

• Approved 3-year Order of Condition extension for 624 Clark Road (3-0)
• Approved 3-year Order of Condition extension for 181 Pine Street, Lot 2 (3-0)
• Approved 3-year Order of Condition extension for 181 Pine Street, Lot 3 (4-0)
• Approved 3-year Order of Condition extension for 181 Pine Street, Lot 4 (4-0)
• Approved minor modification for 12x16 shed at 25 Sophie Ruth Way (3-0)
• Approved Certificate of Compliance for Commerce Way, Lots 18 & 19 (3-0)
• Approved Certificate of Compliance for 58 Bridle Path (3-0)
• Continued public hearings for 1695 Shawsheen Street and 105 Starr Avenue (4-0 each)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct site plan reviews and special permit applications for properties on Shawsheen Street, East Street, and Radcliff Road. Two items were continued from the May 8 meeting at the request of the applicants.

• Site Plan Review for 1695 Shawsheen Street
• Site Plan Review and Special Permit for 913 East Street
• Site Plan Review and Special Permit for 2 Radcliff Road (continued to 6/12)
• Site Plan Review for 1699 Shawsheen Street (continued to 6/12)

The Board approved an Approval Not Required plan to combine lots at 3, 3R, and 4 Executive Place. Several other site plan reviews were continued to future dates, and one application was withdrawn. The Board also received a presentation for a proposed mixed-use retail marijuana facility on Shawsheen Street.

• Endorsed Approval Not Required plan for 3, 3R, 4 Executive Place (4-0)
• Continued Site Plan Review for 1699 Shawsheen Street to 6/26/23 (4-0)
• Continued Site Plan Review/Land Disturbance for 1695 Shawsheen Street to 6/12/23 (4-0)
• Accepted withdrawal without prejudice for 913 East Street (4-0)
• Continued Site Plan Review/Special Permit for 2 Radcliff Road to 6/12/23 (4-0)
• Approved minutes from April 10, April 24, and May 8, 2023 (4-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health meeting scheduled for May 18, 2023, was cancelled.

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing on the Comcast Cable Television License Renewal Process and consider a Common Victualler License for Hunan Wok under new owners. They will also review the FY22 Audit Report, consider Farmers Market Liquor Licenses for Blisspoint Meadery and Aaronap Cellars, and vote on National Grid pole and underground petitions on several streets. Other items include appointing an NMCOG Board designee and discussing a Pride Lights event.

• Comcast Cable Television License Renewal Process public hearing
• Hunan Wok Common Victualler License (new owners)
• Blisspoint Meadery and Aaronap Cellars Farmers Market Liquor License applications
• National Grid pole petitions on Bridle Path, Chivas Circle, and Fiske Street; underground petition on Commerce Way
• FY22 Audit Report presentation

The Select Board approved two special wine licenses for the Farmers Market and a new Common Victualler License for Hunan Wok, Inc. The Board also approved National Grid petitions for pole replacements and underground conduit installation. A public hearing was held regarding the Comcast cable television license renewal process.

• Approved new Common Victualler License for Hunan Wok, Inc. (4-0-0)
• Approved special wine license for Blisspoint Meadery at Farmers Market (4-0-0)
• Approved special wine license for Aaronap Cellars at Farmers Market (4-0-0)
• Approved National Grid pole petitions for Bridle Path, Chivas Circle, and Fiske Street (4-0-0)
• Approved National Grid underground petition for Commerce Way with DPW conditions (4-0-0)
• Closed public ascertainment hearing for Comcast cable license renewal (4-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board is reviewing an application from Blisspoint LLC (doing business as Blisspoint Meadery) for a Farmer's Market Wine License. The license would allow wine sales at the Tewksbury Farmer's Market on Thursdays from June 15 to September 28, 2023, plus Saturday September 23 and Sunday September 24, at Livingston Street Park behind the Recreation Center.

• Applicant: Blisspoint LLC (Blisspoint Meadery), manager Jeff Venuti
• License type: Farmer's Market Wine License (Chapter 138, Section 15F)
• Event dates: Thursdays June 15–Sept 28, 2023, 4–7 pm, plus Sept 23–24
• Premises location: 288 Livingston Street, Tewksbury (behind Recreation Center at Livingston Street Park)
• Applicant must provide state certification that the market is an agricultural event

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will review May financials and the June 2023 calendar of events. The board will also address board member re-appointments and prepare for officer elections in June.

• Approval of April 18, 2023 minutes
• Review of May financials
• Board member re-appointments
• Nomination and election of officers

The Council on Aging approved the April 18 meeting minutes and the May financial reports. The board decided to maintain the July meeting but will take August off for vacations. No votes were held on officer elections, which were deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved April 18, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved May financials
• Decided to cancel the August meeting
• Tabled vote on officer elections to the next meeting

Tewksbury Beautification Committee

The committee will meet to discuss the Spring Town Cleanup and approve minutes from the April 10, 2023, meeting. No other specific project details were provided in the agenda.

• Spring Town Cleanup discussion

The committee accepted the minutes from the April 10, 2023 meeting. Members discussed the results of the Spring Town Cleanup and proposed a first 'mini clean-up' event for June 24th at 9am, pending confirmation from the DPW.

• Approved April 10, 2023 meeting minutes

Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee

The Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee will discuss the Sutton Brook Disposal Area settlement and restoration plans for Poplar Street and Mollie Drive wetland parcels, with a Q&A from MassDEP. They will also review a proposal for pickleball courts at 90 Chandler Street, trail stewardship guidance, and the status of a Kent Street crossing project.

• Sutton Brook Disposal Area settlement: restoration of Poplar Street and Mollie Drive wetland parcels
• Discussion with MassDEP's Steve Johnson on cleanup plans
• Proposal for pickleball courts on 90 Chandler Street parcel
• Review of draft trail stewardship guidance document
• Status of Kent Street crossing RFP

The committee unanimously supported a proposal to establish three pickleball courts adjacent to the baseball field batting cages. Members also reviewed remediation projects for the Sutton Brook Disposal Area and approved previous meeting minutes.

• Approved minutes from April 13, 2023 and November 10, 2022 (unanimous)
• Unanimously supported proposal for 3 pickleball courts near Livingston and East Streets

Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee

The committee will discuss restoration plans for Poplar Street and Mollie Drive wetland parcels under the Sutton Brook Disposal Area Settlement, with Q&A from MassDEP. They will also review draft trail stewardship guidance, a proposal for pickleball courts on the 90 Chandler Street parcel, and the status of a Kent Street crossing RFP.

• Sutton Brook Disposal Area Settlement: restoration of Poplar Street and Mollie Drive wetland parcels
• Proposal for pickleball courts on 90 Chandler Street parcel
• RFP status for Kent Street crossing (CWF project)
• Review of draft trail stewardship guidance document
• Approval of minutes from April 13, 2023 and November 10, 2022 meetings

Conservation Commission

The Tewksbury Conservation Commission will consider multiple requests for extensions of conditions, certificates of compliance, and minor modifications, along with nine public hearings on Notices of Intent and Determinations of Applicability for projects at various locations. The commission will also discuss potential changes to the Wetland Protection Bylaw and regulations, and receive updates on the Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project. Several emergency certifications and enforcement actions are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Notice of Intent for 6 Kneeland Road (Hills)
• Public hearing on Notice of Intent for 1695 Shawsheen Street (DAN Realty)
• Public hearing on Notice of Intent for 105 Starr Avenue (Buckley)
• Request to extend Order of Conditions for 135 Pleasant Street (Town of Tewksbury)
• Discussion of potential changes to Wetland Protection Bylaw & Regulations

The Conservation Commission approved a one-year extension for the Center Elementary School project and a minor modification for a home at 60 Shawsheen Avenue. The commission denied an extension request for a project on North and Andover Streets and issued negative determinations for work at 185 Helvetia Street and Juniper Lane.

• Approved one-year extension of Order of Conditions for 135 Pleasant Street (3-0)
• Denied extension of Order of Conditions for 1037 North Street/Andover Street (3-0)
• Continued Request for Certificate of Compliance for 30 Commerce Way to next meeting (3-0)
• Approved Minor Modification for 60 Shawsheen Avenue (3-0)
• Approved Request for Determination of Applicability for Pan Am Railways (3-0)
• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability for 185 Helvetia Street (3-0)
• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability for Juniper Lane (3-0)
• Tabled extension request for Former 138 Astle Street

School Committee

The committee will hold an executive session regarding collective bargaining with the TTA. The open session includes discussions on student handbooks, registrar periods, and various committee appointments.

• Executive Session: Collective Bargaining Pertaining to TTA (Teachers)
• Payroll Period Ending April 13, 2023 ($1,522,565.67)
• Payroll Period Ending April 27, 2023 ($1,468,514.55)
• New Business: 2023-2024 PK-4 Elementary Student Handbook
• Retirements: Joy Wallace (Dewing Elementary School) and Ronald Page (John Ryan Elementary School)

The School Committee approved the 2023-2024 PK-4 Elementary Student Handbook and authorized principals to make updates during the school year. The board also approved two payroll periods totaling over $2.9 million and authorized a change in destination for a 2024 high school trip.

• Approved 2023-2024 PK-4 Elementary Student Handbook (5-0)
• Authorized principals to make updates to PK-4 Handbook during school year (5-0)
• Approved payroll ending April 13, 2023 for $1,522,565.67 (5-0)
• Approved payroll ending April 27, 2023 for $1,468,514.55 (5-0)
• Approved TMHS trip to Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks for February 2024 (5-0)
• Approved 2024 School Committee meeting schedule (5-0)
• Appointed Richard Russo, Jr. to Elementary School Building Committee and District Security Team (5-0)
• Appointed Kaitlyn Anderson to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisory Committee (5-0)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to discuss and vote on several library usage and programming policies. The Director will also present two additional policies for review.

• Discussion and approval of Use of Library Meeting Rooms Policy
• Discussion and approval of Exhibits Policy
• Discussion and approval of Programming Policy
• Review of Distribution of Library Created Displays Policy
• Review of Distribution of Criminal Offender Records Information Policy

The Board of Library Trustees approved policies regarding the use of library meeting rooms, exhibits, and library programs. The board also reviewed staff training progress and discussed the need for a public input comment policy.

• Approved minutes from 4/11/23
• Approved Tewksbury Public Library Policy: Use of Library Meeting Room
• Approved Tewksbury Public Library Policy: Exhibits
• Approved Tewksbury Public Library Policy: Library Programs

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority will review May 2023 bills and budget comparatives from January through March 2023. The meeting includes updates on the DD roof project and the final phase of the DD walk-in shower project.

• Approval of May 2023 bills
• Review of budget comparatives (1-1-23 to 3-31-23)
• DD Roof Project update
• DD Walk-in shower project final phase update
• Vehicle disposition discussion

The Tewksbury Housing Authority approved the sale of a non-running 2009 Ford F-350 pickup to the highest bidder for $1,500, and authorized payment of May 2023 bills. The board also reviewed a DHCD notice on fiscal responsibilities, budget comparatives showing no spending concerns, and a MassNAHRO newsletter highlighting a proposed $10M increase in state housing operating subsidy. HUD rated the authority a High Performer with a 96% SEMAP score for FYE 2022, and DHCD's performance review found no deficiencies except a software-related reporting issue.

• Approved minutes of April 10, 2023 (4-0)
• Authorized and approved bills for May 2023 (4-0)
• Approved transfer of 2009 Ford F-350 pickup to Steve Wilson for $1,500 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review the Housing Production Plan for acceptance. The meeting also includes continued site plan reviews for properties on Radcliff Road, Shawsheen Street, and Main Street.

• Acceptance of Housing Production Plan
• Site Plan Review and Special Permit for 2 Radcliff Road (Thermo Niton Analyzers LLC)
• Site Plan Review for 1699 Shawsheen Street (Pure Tewksbury, Inc)
• Site Plan Review for 1 Main Street (C&M, LLC)
• Sign Special Permit for 90 Chandler Street (Tewksbury Youth Baseball)

The Tewksbury Planning Board voted to continue three site plan reviews to May 22, 2023, including a battery storage project at 2 Radcliff Road, a retail marijuana establishment at 1699 Shawsheen Street, and a redevelopment at 1 Main Street. The board also approved minutes from March 27, 2023, and received updates on the Housing Production Plan and bylaw changes endorsed at Annual Town Meeting. No final decisions were made on any of the site plans.

• Approved March 27, 2023, minutes (4-0, with one abstention)
• Continued site plan review/special permit for 2 Radcliff Road to May 22 (5-0)
• Continued site plan review for 1699 Shawsheen Street to May 22 (5-0)
• Continued site plan review for 1 Main Street to May 22 (5-0)

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting to review Town Meeting articles and establish a hearing schedule for marijuana applications.

• Town Meeting Articles
• Marijuana Application Hearing Schedule

The Select Board voted 3-0 to recommend adoption of Articles 28 and 29 for the upcoming Town Meeting. No discussion was held on either article. The meeting was brief and procedural.

• Removed Articles 28 and 29 from being tabled (3-0)
• Recommended adoption of Article 28 (3-0)
• Recommended adoption of Article 29 (3-0)
• Adjourned after Town Meeting completion (3-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a meeting to discuss Town Meeting articles and schedule a marijuana application hearing. The meeting is scheduled for May 1, 2023, at Tewksbury Memorial High School.

• 6:30 p.m. discussion of Town Meeting articles
• 6:45 p.m. scheduling of a marijuana application hearing

The Select Board recommended the adoption of Articles 16, 17, 18, and 19 to Town Meeting. The Board withdrew Article 27 and took no action on Article 37. Articles 28 and 29 were tabled until May 3, 2023.

• Recommended adoption of Article 16 (3-0-0)
• Recommended adoption of Article 17 (3-0-0)
• Recommended adoption of Article 18 (3-0-0)
• Recommended adoption of Article 19 (3-0-0)
• Withdrew Article 27 (3-0-0)
• Tabled Article 28 until May 3, 2023 (3-0-0)
• Tabled Article 29 until May 3, 2023 (4-0-0)
• Took no action on Article 37 (4-0-0)

Elementary School Building Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss general project information, commissioning coordination, and punch list reviews for project closeout. The body will also review various project invoices.

• Consigli Construction Pay App #35 (DRAFT): $874,913.71
• Flansburgh Architects invoices totaling $91,631.86
• Red Thread invoice: $6,560.00
• SafetySign.com invoice: $2,498.16
• WB Mason invoices totaling $11,215.93

The committee approved funding for priority building improvements and accepted a construction credit of $489,583. Several vendor invoices and a construction application were approved for payment. Members discussed ongoing issues with the gym floor and HVAC units.

• Allocated $185,000 for Priority 1 and 2 items from Owner 'FitUp' list (Unanimous)
• Accepted Change Order #27 credit of $489,583.00 (Passed)
• Approved seven Flansburgh Architects invoices totaling $139,588.68 (Passed)
• Approved Consigli Construction Application #35 for $850,289.08 (Passed)
• Approved Red Thread invoice #917297 for $6,560.00 (Passed)
• Approved SafetySign.com invoice #SS869484689 for $2,498.16 (Passed)
• Approved two WBMason invoices totaling $2,198.96 (Passed)
• Approved minutes from March 9, 2023 (Passed)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review multiple requests for variances and special permits regarding property modifications. Items include requests for additions, porch construction, pool installation, and dwelling relocation.

• PMW Land Trust: variance for front/side setbacks and special permit for a 21’ x 36’ second floor addition at 16 Water Street
• Timothy & Matthew Penney: variance for front yard setbacks to construct a 3’x 8.33’ porch at 60 Wamesit Road
• Denise Bergeson: variance for side setbacks to install a 15’ x 30’ above ground pool at 96 Maplewood Avenue
• Garrett & Louie Berube: special permit to relocate an existing dwelling at 1187 Main Street
• Margaret S. O’Brien: appeal regarding a decision to construct a 40’ x 60’ single-family dwelling on Foster Lane

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved three residential variance requests and one special permit for home modifications. The board granted permissions for a second-floor addition at 16 Water Street, a front porch and accessory structures at 60 Wamesit Road, and an above-ground pool at 96 Maplewood Avenue.

• Approved variance and special permit for 21’ x 36’ second floor addition and exterior updates at 16 Water Street (3-0)
• Approved variance for front yard setbacks for a 3’x 8.33’ front porch and accessory structures at 60 Wamesit Road (3-0)
• Approved variance for side setbacks to install a 15’ x 30’ above ground pool at 96 Maplewood Avenue (3-0)

Community Preservation Committee

The Tewksbury Community Preservation Committee is meeting to discuss articles for the 2023 Annual Town Meeting. The agenda includes opening the meeting, approving prior meeting minutes, and reviewing the town meeting articles.

• Discussion of 2023 Annual Town Meeting articles

The Community Preservation Committee approved several funding requests for recreation, school remediation, and water quality. These articles will be presented for a town vote on May 1, 2023. The committee also approved the FY 2024 budget reserves and administrative costs.

• Approved Article 16 for $455,000 for lights and electrical work at Obdens baseball field (6-0)
• Approved Article 17 for $45,000 for football field bleachers at Saunders Recreation Complex (6-1)
• Approved Article 18 for $80,000 for hazardous material removal at Ella Flemings School (6-0)
• Approved Article 19 for $92,741 for Long Pond water quality treatment (6-0)
• Approved Article 21 for FY 2024 administrative costs ($61,307) and fund reserves (6-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from 9-26-19, 2-11-20, 9-22-21, 9-13-22, and 3-29-22 (6-0)

Historic Commission

The commission will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting and discuss town meeting warrants.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Discussion of town meeting warrants

The Commission voted to support a Town Meeting warrant article for the use of CPA funds. The funds are designated for the removal of hazardous materials at the Ella Flemings School.

• Approved minutes of Sept 19, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved support for $80K CPA funds for hazardous materials removal at Ella Flemings School (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will review and approve warrant articles for the Annual and Special Town Meetings, including the FY2024 Budget and Enterprise Funds. The board will also consider various license transfers and appointments.

• Review of FY2024 Budget and FY2024 Enterprise Funds and Rates
• Order of Taking: Easements for Pringle Street Culvert Replacement Project
• MB Spirits, LLC d/b/a MB Spirits — Transfer of License
• National Grid Petition: Installation of Underground Facilities on Foster Lane
• Wamesit Entertainment Center: Entertainment License

The Select Board approved easements for a culvert replacement project and a liquor license transfer for MB Spirits. The Board also granted entertainment licenses to Wamesit Entertainment Center and tabled a National Grid utility petition due to road ownership disputes.

• Approved Order of Taking for Pringle Street Culvert Replacement easements (5-0)
• Approved liquor license transfer to MB Spirits, LLC (5-0)
• Tabled National Grid petition for underground facilities on Foster Lane (5-0)
• Approved entertainment licenses for Wamesit Entertainment Center patio (5-0)
• Approved change of officer for 99 Restaurant & Pub (5-0)
• Nominated Board Member Holland to the Community Preservation Committee (5-0)
• Set retail marijuana license hearing dates for June 12, 13, and 20 (5-0)
• Approved switchbox art at East & Chandler Streets (5-0)

Select Board

The Select Board is deciding to take permanent and temporary drainage easements by eminent domain for the Pringle Street culvert replacement project at Collins Brook. The board will also review the FY2024 budget and enterprise fund rates for the Annual Town Meeting warrant. Additionally, the board will hear applications for liquor license transfers and changes for local businesses.

• Order of Taking for Pringle Street Culvert Replacement Project: $900 award to John F. McLennan, Jr. and Patricia A. McLennan (2 Baldwin Street) and $1,300 award to Robert W. Lawrence and Elaine M. Lawrence (161 Pringle Street).
• Transfer of All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License (ABCC No. 89221-PK-1270) from Mall Liquors, Inc. d/b/a Lincoln Liquors to MB Spirits, LLC d/b/a MB Spirits at 10 Main Street.
• National Grid petition for installation of underground facilities on Foster Lane.
• Wamesit Entertainment Center entertainment license application.
• Review and approval of Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles including FY2024 Budget and FY2024 Enterprise Funds and Rates.

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing multiple site plan applications and land disturbance permits. Several items from the April 10 meeting, including site plan reviews for Radcliff Road, Main Street, and Shawsheen Street, were continued to May 8.

• Sign Special Permit for Metro Sign & Awning at 90 Chandler Street
• Street Acceptance Clarification for Border Road & Grammy’s Way
• Approval Not Required Plan for 1600 Shawsheen Street
• Site Plan Review and Land Disturbance Permit for 770 Main Street
• Site Plan Review for 2122 Main Street

The Planning Board approved tree planting waivers for Grammy’s Way and Border Road to allow street acceptance. The board also endorsed an Approval Not Required plan to split 1600 Shawsheen Street into two parcels. A sign permit for Tewksbury Youth Baseball was continued to a future meeting.

• Approved tree reduction waiver for Grammy’s Way (3-2)
• Approved tree waiver for Border Road (5-0)
• Approved keeping all committee assignments the same (5-0)
• Endorsed Approval Not Required plan to split 1600 Shawsheen Street into two parcels (5-0)
• Continued Sign Special Permit for 90 Chandler Street to 5/8/23 (5-0)
• Approved March 13, 2023 minutes (4-0)

Board of Health

The Board will elect new officers for the Chairperson, Vice-Chair, and Clerk positions. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding an animal permit and discussions on local business renovations.

• Election of Board officers
• Public Hearing: Keeping of Animals Permit requested by Richard H. Blanchard, Jr. of 31 Fieldstone Cr.
• Discussion regarding Lisa’s Pizza renovation submittal
• Recognition of retiring member Charles Roux

The Board of Health approved a permit for Richard H. Blanchard, Jr. to keep eight turkeys and six chickens at 31 Fieldstone Cr. The Board also conducted its annual reorganization, electing its officers for the year. Discussions were held regarding restaurant renovations and food safety consultant requirements.

• Appointed Ray Barry as Chairperson (3-2)
• Appointed Melissa Braga as Vice-Chair (4-1)
• Appointed Kate Bugda Gwilt as Clerk (5-0)
• Approved February 16, 2023, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved animal permit for 8 turkeys and 6 chickens at 31 Fieldstone Cr. (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings regarding various requests for determinations of applicability and notices of intent. The agenda also includes reviews of violation notices, emergency certifications, and a request for a minor modification at 900 Chandler Street.

• Public hearing for Pan Am Railways, Inc. at 1 Railroad Street
• Public hearing for Christian Tirella at 495 Chandler Street
• Notice of Intent for Eric Tibbetts at 230 Terramor Drive (DEP File # 305-1178)
• Minor modification request for the Town of Tewksbury at 900 Chandler Street
• Violation notices for properties on River Road, William G Drive, and Whipple Road

The Commission issued several Negative Determinations of Applicability and approved a Notice of Intent for a residential pool. It also granted a certificate of compliance for a 1989 project and extended an order of conditions for a commercial site.

• Continued Pan Am Railways public hearing to next meeting (4-0)
• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability for 495 Chandler Street (4-0)
• Approved Notice of Intent for pool at 230 Terramor Drive (4-0)
• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability for 79 Chandler Street (4-0)
• Approved Certificate of Compliance for 1879 Main Street (4-0)
• Extended Order of Conditions for 3, 3R, & 4 Executive Place for 2 years (4-0)

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will review April financials and approve minutes from the March 21, 2023, meeting. The agenda includes presentations regarding fraud and scams, as well as discussions on after-hours building use policies.

• Approval of March 21, 2023, meeting minutes
• Review of April financials
• Fraud Bingo presentation by Gratia Gosselin of Tewksbury Credit Union
• Scam presentation by Arthur Costa of Eastern Bank
• Discussion on policy and procedures for after-hours building use

The Council on Aging board approved the meeting minutes from March 21, 2023, and the financial reports for April. Members discussed building use policies and upcoming senior center programming.

• Approved March 21, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved April financials

Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee

The Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee will review the RFP status for the Kent St crossing, discuss a high school nature trail request, and plan next steps for parcels of interest including Sutton Brook Land Restoration. The committee will also organize participation in the Town Clean Up Event on May 6 and the Tewksbury Market on July 13 and August 17.

• Review RFP status for Kent St crossing
• Draft materials for cemetery land access board presentation
• High school nature trail request
• Sutton Brook Land Restoration status update
• Town Clean Up Event on May 6 and Tewksbury Market dates July 13, August 17

The committee approved the March 16, 2023 meeting minutes and assigned specific oversight roles for stewardship, facilitation, public outreach, and social media. Members discussed trail stewardship definitions and the status of the Kent Street crossing RFP.

• Approved March 16, 2023 meeting minutes
• Assigned Peter Chase to stewardship/park assessment
• Assigned Paige Impink and Bruce Shick to open space facilitator roles
• Assigned Karyn Sliva to public outreach events oversight
• Assigned Ray Bowden to web and social media oversight

School Committee

The School Committee will hold a reorganizational meeting to elect officers for Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Clerk. The body will also review the 2023-24 budget and a recommendation for ELA curriculum purchases.

• Payroll payments for periods ending March 16 ($1,640,423.43) and March 30 ($1,522,140.56)
• 23-24 Budget Review Approval
• ELA Curriculum Purchase Recommendation
• Collective bargaining regarding TTA (Teachers) in Executive Session
• New hires for building custodians at Center Elementary and Wynn Middle schools

The School Committee approved the final FY24 budget and a $629,516 subscription for a new K-6 ELA curriculum. The board also reorganized its leadership and voted not to participate in School Choice for the 2023-2024 school year.

• Approved FY24 Budget of $54,985,262.00 (5-0)
• Approved $629,516.00 six-year subscription for EL Education K-6 ELA curriculum (5-0)
• Elected Bridget Garabedian as Chairperson (5-0)
• Elected Kayla Biagioni-Smith as Vice-Chairperson (4-1)
• Elected Katie Anderson as Clerk (5-0)
• Approved June 16, 2023, as the last day of the 2022-2023 school year (5-0)
• Voted not to participate in School Choice for 2023-2024 (5-0)
• Approved payroll for periods ending March 16 ($1,640,423.43) and March 30 ($1,522,140.56) (5-0)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will hold a meeting to reorganize board officers and approve minutes from the March 21, 2023, meeting. The agenda also includes trustee and public comments.

• Reorganization of Board Officers
• Approval of minutes from 3/21/2023

The Board elected new officers for the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Clerk positions. Trustees also established a monthly rotation to serve as liaisons to the Friends of the Library.

• Elected Bonnie Page as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Julie Naughton as Vice Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Susanne Pedersen as Clerk (unanimous)
• Approved monthly rotation of Trustees as liaisons to the Friends of the Library
• Approved minutes of 3/21/23

Planning Board

The Tewksbury Planning Board is reviewing multiple site plan and special permit requests for properties on Main Street, Shawsheen Street, and Radcliff Road. Several items from the March 27 meeting were continued to April 24 at the request of the applicants.

• Special Permit for Divine Lavish Studios at 553 Main Street
• Site Plan Review for Lazy River Products at 553 Main Street
• Site Plan Review for Pure Tewksbury, Inc at 1699 Shawsheen Street
• Site Plan Review for C&M, LLC at 1 Main Street (continued to 4/24)
• Site Plan Review and Special Permit for Thermo Niton Analyzers LLC at 2 Radcliff Road (continued to 4/24)

The Planning Board recommended two zoning warrant articles for the Annual Town Meeting, including one to allow commercial-to-affordable housing conversions. The board also approved a special permit for an event space at 553 Main Street and recommended a citizen's petition regarding multifamily setbacks. Several cannabis retail site plan reviews were continued to a future meeting.

• Recommended adoption of affordable housing conversion article (4-0)
• Recommended adoption of industrial district and signage housekeeping article (4-0)
• Recommended adoption of citizen's petition regarding multifamily setbacks as amended (4-0)
• Approved Special Permit for Divine Lavish Studios event space at 553 Main Street (4-0)
• Nominated Stephen Johnson as Chair (4-0)
• Nominated Vincent Fratalia as Vice Chair (4-0)
• Nominated Jonathan Ciampa as Clerk (4-0)
• Approved February 27, 2023 minutes (3-0)

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority will review unit vacancies and approve bills for April 2023. The meeting includes updates on the DD Roof Project and the final phase of the DD walk-in shower project.

• DD Roof Project update
• DD Walk-in shower project final phase
• Review of PHAS Score
• Resident Survey discussion
• DHCD Notices 2022-16 revision and 2023-04

The Authority held its annual meeting to elect board officers and approve the previous meeting's minutes. The board also authorized the payment of bills for April 2023.

• Elected John Deputat as Chairman
• Elected Cheryl Wight as Vice Chairman
• Elected Marc DiFruscia as Treasurer
• Elected Ryan Lloyd as Vice Treasurer
• Approved March 20, 2023 minutes (3-0)
• Approved bills for April 2023

Tewksbury Beautification Committee

The Beautification Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss the Spring Town Cleanup. The body will also review Switchbox and Adopt an Island submissions.

• Spring Town Cleanup
• Switchbox submission
• Adopt an Island submission

The committee approved the minutes from the March 6, 2023 meeting. Members discussed logistics for the Spring Town Cleanup and reviewed submissions for a switchbox at East & Chandler.

• Approved March 6, 2023 meeting minutes

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a new hearing on a variance and special permit request for a second-floor addition at 16 Water Street, and continue a hearing on an appeal of a building inspector's decision regarding a home on Foster Lane. The meeting includes approval of minutes and other routine business.

• Variance and special permit for 21' x 36' second-floor addition at 16 Water Street (Map 94, Lot 156)
• Continued hearing on appeal of building inspector's December 9, 2022 decision for a 40' x 60' home and 30' x 60' garage on Foster Lane (Map 24, Lot 26)
• Meeting televised on Comcast Channel 99 and Verizon Channel 33

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review requests for minor modifications, extensions of orders of conditions, and emergency certifications. The agenda also includes a violation notice and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Minor Modification for Long Pond by Water & Wetland, LLC
• Request to Extend Order of Conditions for Long Pond (DEP File # 305-1007)
• Request to Extend Order of Conditions for 60 Shawsheen Avenue
• Emergency Certification for 60 Country Club Drive
• Emergency Certification for 65 Pine Street

The Commission approved a minor modification and a three-year extension for water quality management at Long Pond. It also granted a two-year extension for a residential project on Shawsheen Avenue and approved two emergency certifications for sewer and tree work. Several other items were continued to future meetings.

• Approved minor modification to add clearcast for water chestnut treatment at Long Pond (3-0)
• Approved 3-year extension of Order of Conditions for Long Pond (3-0)
• Approved 2-year extension of Order of Conditions for 60 Shawsheen Avenue (3-0)
• Approved Emergency Certification for sewer tie-in at 60 Country Club Drive (3-0)
• Approved Emergency Certification for tree removal at 65 Pine Street (3-0)
• Continued public hearing for Vale Street (Yvon Cormier) to June 7, 2023 (3-0)
• Continued violation notice for 237 River Road to the next meeting (3-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to conduct an executive session regarding various tax-related applications. The session includes reviewing 128 abatement applications for FY 2023, as well as real estate and ABC exemption applications.

• Review of 128 FY 2023 Abatement Applications
• Review of FY 2023 Real Estate Exemption Applications
• Review of FY 2024 ABC Exemption Applications

The Board of Assessors approved the March 1, 2023, meeting minutes. Members signed the April Excise Commitments, the Monthly List of Abatements, and documentation regarding Chapter Land parcel splits. The board also entered an executive session to discuss pending ATB cases and real estate applications.

• Approved March 1, 2023, meeting minutes
• Signed April Excise Commitments
• Signed Monthly List of Abatements
• Signed documentation regarding Chapter Land parcel split

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to reorganize and discuss the acceptance of two streets. The board is also scheduled to review the signature page for the Annual and Special Town Warrant.

• Acceptance of Border Road
• Acceptance of Grammy’s Way
• Change of Manager for Escapology of Merrimack Valley
• Signature Page: Annual and Special Town Warrant
• Donation from The Friends of the Elderly to the Tewksbury Senior Center

The Select Board elected its officers and approved the acceptance of Border Road and Grammy’s Way as town ways. The board also approved a manager change for Escapology of Merrimack Valley and accepted a $150 donation for the Senior Center.

• Elected Todd R. Johnson as Chair (5-0-0)
• Elected James F. Mackey, III as Vice-Chair (5-0-0)
• Elected Patrick Holland as Clerk (5-0-0)
• Approved acceptance and layout of Border Road, contingent on completion of town list items (5-0-0)
• Approved acceptance and layout of Grammy’s Way, contingent on Town Engineer provisions (5-0-0)
• Approved Change of Manager request for Escapology of Merrimack Valley (5-0-0)
• Accepted $150.00 donation from The Friends of the Elderly to the Tewksbury Senior Center (5-0-0)
• Approved minutes from 12 meetings dating from January 19, 2022 to February 15, 2023 (4-0-1)

Select Board

The Select Board will consider laying out Border Road and Grammy's Way as public ways. The discussion includes a review of required corrections for Border Road regarding sidewalk accessibility, drainage swales, and street lighting.

• Border Road street layout and acceptance
• Grammy's Way street layout and acceptance
• Escapology of Merrimack Valley manager change
• Donation from The Friends of the Elderly to the Tewksbury Senior Center

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for March 30, 2023, has been cancelled. All scheduled matters will be addressed at the meeting on Thursday, April 6, 2023.

Planning Board

The Tewksbury Planning Board will continue reviews for several site plan applications and special permits. The agenda also includes administrative actions regarding as-built acceptances for specific properties.

• Site Plan Review for 2504 Main Street
• Site Plan, Special Permit, and Land Disturbance Permit for 118 Lumber Lane
• Site Plan Review and Special Permit for 2 Radcliff Road
• Site Plan Review and Land Disturbance Permit for 770 Main Street
• As-Built Acceptance for 1009 Livingston Street and 255 Salem Street/Border Road

The board approved site plan reviews and related permits for two properties on Main Street and Lumber Lane. Several other projects, including a solar canopy and a daycare, were continued to the April 10 meeting. The board also conditionally approved as-built acceptances for two additional sites.

• Approved Site Plan Review for 2504 Main Street (5-0)
• Approved waivers from 6.2.10 H for 2504 Main Street (5-0)
• Approved Land Disturbance, waiver for section 6.2.10 H, and Site Plan Review/Special Permit for 118 Lumber Lane (5-0)
• Conditionally approved As-Built Acceptance for 1009 Livingston Street and 255 Salem Street/Border Road pending DPW approval (5-0)
• Continued Site Plan Review/Special Permit for 2 Radcliff Road to April 10 (5-0)
• Continued Site Plan Review/Land Disturbance Permit for 770 Main Street to April 10 (5-0)
• Continued Site Plan Review for 1 Main Street to April 10 (5-0)
• Continued Site Plan Review/Land Disturbance for 2122 Main Street and 1693 Shawsheen Street to April 10 (5-0)

Board of Registrars

The agenda announces the Annual Town Election to be held on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 9:00 AM at Town Hall, 1009 Main Street. The document is a test pack and contains no other business items.

• Annual Town Election on March 23, 2023 at 9:00 AM
• Location: Town Hall, 1009 Main Street

Conservation Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings regarding Bella Woods Condominium and 30 Commerce Way. The agenda also includes discussions on violation notices and the acceptance of conservation land.

• Public hearing for Bella Woods Condominium at 43 Kensington Way
• Public hearing to amend an Order of Conditions for 30 Commerce Way/Beyond
• Notice of Intent from Raytheon Technologies, Inc. for 100 Apple Hill Drive
• Violation notices for properties at 19 Bemis Circle and 237 River Road
• Conservation land acceptance for 2347 Main Street

The Commission approved several project applications, including a stone infiltration trench and a culvert replacement. It also accepted a donation of over 6 acres of wetlands and approved a site plan amendment for a commercial project.

• Accepted donation of 2347 Main Street (Assessor Map 95, Lot 96) as conservation land (4-0)
• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability for stone infiltration trench at 43 Kensington Way (4-0)
• Approved Request to Amend Order of Conditions for 30 Commerce Way/Beyond (4-0)
• Approved Notice of Intent for culvert and pipe replacement at 100 Apple Hill Drive (4-0)
• Directed homeowner at 19 Bemis Circle to file a Notice of Intent regarding fill material
• Tabled decision on violation at 237 River Road pending further homeowner attendance

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss a license transfer and management agreement for MHF Tewk Operating Tenant VII LLC. The board will also consider the acceptance of 2347 Main Street 7 and review entertainment license procedures.

• MHF Tewk Operating Tenant VII LLC: Transfer of License, Alteration of Premises and Management/Operating Agreement
• Acceptance of 2347 Main Street 7
• Review of Entertainment License Application and Procedures
• Town Counsel Invoice for February 16—28, 2023

The Select Board approved a liquor license transfer and rebranding for the Hilton Garden Inn and accepted a 6.92-acre land donation for conservation. The Board also authorized the removal of a public shade tree and approved a Town Counsel invoice.

• Approved liquor license transfer, premises alteration, and management agreement for MHF Tewk Operating Tenant VII LLC (4-0-0)
• Approved donation of 6.92 acres at 2347 Main Street for conservation (4-0-0)
• Approved removal of White Oak tree at 1408 Whipple Road on or after March 27, 2023 (4-0-0)
• Approved Town Counsel invoice for $3,570.00 (4-0-0)
• Voted unanimously to include a 2.25% base salary increase and a one-year contract extension for the Town Manager in the May budget

Select Board

The Tewksbury Select Board will hold a public hearing on the transfer of the all-alcoholic-beverages license for the Hilton Garden Inn at 4 Highwood Drive from Boston West Hospitality LLC to MHF Tewk Operating Tenant VII LLC, following the sale of the hotel property. The board will also review a management agreement and a proposed outdoor patio addition. Other agenda items include acceptance of 2347 Main Street, a review of entertainment license application procedures, and approval of the town counsel's invoice for February 16–28, 2023.

• Transfer of liquor license for Hilton Garden Inn (4 Highwood Drive) to MHF Tewk Operating Tenant VII LLC
• Approval of management agreement between MHF Tewk Manager VII LLC and the applicant
• Addition of a 977 sq. ft. outdoor patio with 12 tables and 26 seats at the hotel
• Acceptance of 2347 Main Street
• Review of entertainment license application and procedures

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will review February financial reports and approve previous meeting minutes. The board will also discuss new policies regarding the use of the building after hours.

• Approval of February 21, 2023, meeting minutes
• Review of February financials
• Discussion of after-hours building use policy and procedures
• Planning for May 'Lunch and Learn' banking event

The Council on Aging approved the previous meeting's minutes and the March financial report. The board discussed potential updates to the After-Hours Building Use policy, including catering permits and fees, but deferred a final decision to the next meeting.

• Approved February 21, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved March financials

Board of Library Trustees

The Board will review minutes from the February 14, 2023, meeting and receive a general update on the library. The agenda also includes a report regarding the Friends of the Library and a presentation by Kat Lewin.

• Review of February 14, 2023, minutes
• General library update from Director Diane Giarrusso
• Report on the Friends of the Library meeting
• Presentation by Kat Lewin regarding her work at the library

The Board approved the minutes from the February 14, 2023 meeting. The Director presented three policies regarding exhibits, meeting room use, and library programming for future review and approval.

• Approved minutes from 2/14/23 meeting

Housing Authority

The Board will review March 2023 bills, budget comparatives, and unit vacancies. The meeting includes updates on the DD Roof Project and the CD Window Project.

• Approval of March 2023 bills
• Review of Budget Comparatives from 1-1-23 to 2-28-23
• DD Roof Project update
• CD Window Project Certificate of Final Completion
• DD Walk-in shower project final phase

The board approved a contract for roof work at Delaney Drive and a five-year capital plan for 2023-2027. Members also authorized March bills and approved a proposal for walk-in shower project architecture. The board signed off on the completion of the Carnation Drive window replacement project.

• Approved $74,999 low bid from J & I Construction for Delaney Dr. roof phase two (3-0)
• Approved CFP 5-year plan for 2023-2027 covering repairs and upgrades (3-0)
• Approved $4,950 proposal from Ray Guertin Architects for Delaney Drive walk-in showers (3-0)
• Approved Certificate of substantial completion for Carnation Dr. window replacement (3-0)
• Approved bills for March 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved SEMAP submission for 2019 (3-0)
• Approved February 6 & 13, 2023 minutes (3-0)

Board of Health

The scheduled meeting for March 16, 2023, was cancelled. No business was conducted or discussed.

Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee

The Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee will discuss stewardship of well houses, next steps for open space flyers, and analyze parcels from the 2019 OSR Plan for potential protection or development. The meeting includes approval of minutes from prior meetings.

• Well House inventory and security at Poplar, Chandler, and Easement locations
• Analysis of open space parcels from 2019 OSR Plan for protection/development next steps
• Approval of minutes from January 12 and February 9, 2023 meetings
• Discussion of Open Space Flyers outreach next steps

The committee approved minutes from January and February 2023. Members discussed the potential use of CPA funds to restore a pump house for historical purposes and identified several parcels of land requiring further protection clarification from town staff.

• Approved January 12, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved February 9, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees met to review minutes from the February 14, 2023, meeting and receive a general library update. The agenda included a report on the Friends of the Library and a presentation by Kat Lewin regarding her work at the library.

• Review of February 14, 2023, minutes
• Director's general library update
• Report on the Friends of the Library

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing multiple site plan applications and land disturbance permits. The agenda also includes the acceptance of as-built plans for properties on Livingston Street and Salem Street.

• As-Built Acceptance for 1009 Livingston Street
• As-Built Acceptance for 255 Salem Street/Border Road
• Site Plan Review for 999 Whipple Road
• Site Plan Review for 1 Main Street
• Modification to Site Plan Approval at 30 Commerce Way

The Board approved the site plan, land disturbance permit, and a waiver for 999 Whipple Road. A modification to the site plan for 30 Commerce Way was approved contingent on town engineer conformance. Several other site plan reviews for retail marijuana locations were continued to future meetings.

• Approved waiver for section 6.1.8.C with conditions 1-3 for 999 Whipple Road (5-0)
• Approved Land Disturbance Permit for 999 Whipple Road (5-0)
• Approved Site Plan Review for 999 Whipple Road (5-0)
• Approved Modification to Site Plan Approval for 30 Commerce Way contingent on town engineer conformance (4-1)
• Continued hearing for 1 Main Street to March 27, 2023 (5-0)
• Continued hearing for 118 Lumber Lane to March 27, 2023 (5-0)
• Continued hearing for 2504 Main Street to March 27, 2023 (5-0)
• Continued hearing for 2122 Main Street to March 27, 2023 (5-0)

Elementary School Building Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the elementary school project's closeout activities, punchlists, and budget. The session includes a review of project schedules and several pending invoices for construction and design services.

• Consigli invoice Application #34 for $435,889.27
• WB Mason invoices totaling $241,406.45
• RH Lord invoices totaling $462,612.33
• RDC Holdings invoices totaling $398,433.18
• Review of FF&E punchlist status by Flansburgh

The committee approved several vendor payments and authorized the Change Order Review Committee to approve changes between meetings. Members discussed outstanding punch-list items, including security system issues and gym floor repairs. The project is reported as past substantial completion with over $4 million in uncommitted budget.

• Authorized Change Order Review Committee to approve changes between meetings (Unanimous)
• Approved Consigli Application #34 for $672,466.41 (Unanimous)
• Approved four Flansburgh Architects invoices totaling $121,900.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved RHLord invoices totaling $462,612.33 (Unanimous)
• Approved RDCHoldings invoices totaling $400,208.78 (Unanimous)
• Approved WBMason invoices totaling $241,406.45 (Unanimous)
• Approved Wakefield Moving & Storage invoice for $68,680.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 12 and February 9, 2023

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings regarding a Notice of Intent for Raytheon Technologies at 100 Apple Hill Drive and a Request for Determination of Applicability for the Department of Public Works. The commission will also review requests for certificates of compliance and a minor modification.

• Public Hearing: Notice of Intent for Raytheon Technologies, Inc. at 100 Apple Hill Drive
• Public Hearing: Request for Determination of Applicability for Astle Street, Lumber Lane, Pike Street, School Street, Bell Road, and Water Street
• Certificate of Compliance request for 1695 Shawsheen Street
• Certificate of Compliance request for 219 River Road
• Minor Modification request for 40 Longmeadow Road

The Commission approved a negative determination of applicability for road maintenance on several town streets. It also granted certificates of compliance for two properties and approved a minor modification for sediment controls at 40 Longmeadow Road.

• Approved July 13, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for Raytheon Technologies at 100 Apple Hill Drive to next meeting (5-0)
• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability for DPW road maintenance on Astle, Lumber Lane, Pike, School, Bell, and Water Streets (5-0)
• Approved Certificate of Compliance for Richard Dugas/Ducom Electric at 1695 Shawsheen Street (5-0)
• Approved Certificate of Compliance for Dalton & Finegold, LLP at 219 River Road (5-0)
• Approved Minor Modification for sediment controls at 40 Longmeadow Road (5-0)
• Tabled violation notice for 19 Bemis Circle until March 22nd meeting

School Committee

The School Committee will conduct a public hearing regarding the FY 24 budget. The body will also discuss the TMHS 2023-2024 Program of Studies and the 2022-2023 Superintendent Evaluation Timeline.

• Public hearing on the FY 24 Budget
• Payroll payment for period ending February 16, 2023 ($1,505,183.34)
• Payroll payment for period ending March 2, 2023 ($1,462,655.76)
• Collective bargaining regarding TTA (Teachers) in executive session
• New hire: Christa Richard, Education Support Personnel Aide at Dewing Elementary School

The Committee held a public hearing on the FY24 budget, which includes a 3.4% overall increase. Members approved two payroll payments totaling over $2.9M and voted to increase substitute pay rates. The Committee also approved the Consent Agenda, including two PAC fundraisers.

• Approved February 8, 2023 Executive Session minutes (5-0)
• Approved February 8, 2023 Regular meeting minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved payroll for period ending February 16, 2023 for $1,505,180.34 (5-0)
• Approved payroll for period ending March 2, 2023 for $1,462,655.76 (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Center Elementary and Dewing PAC fundraisers (5-0)
• Approved immediate increase to substitute pay rates (5-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will review the Annual Town Election Warrant for April 1, 2023. The meeting includes discussions on retail marijuana regulations and a legislative change regarding Middlesex Retirement System cost-of-living adjustments.

• Annual Town Election Warrant: April 1, 2023
• Acceptance of Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022 for Middlesex Retirement System COLA increase
• Entertainment License — La Vita Dolce, LLC
• Town Appeal - Denial of the Public Shade Tree Hearing
• Retail Marijuana Regulations

The Select Board approved an entertainment license for La Vita Dolce, LLC and authorized the removal of most hazardous public shade trees. The Board also accepted a retirement system COLA increase and approved the April 1 town election warrant.

• Approved entertainment license for La Vita Dolce, LLC (5-0-0)
• Authorized removal of hazardous trees at Parker Avenue, Towanda Road, and 1424 Whipple Road (5-0-0)
• Approved removal of remaining hazardous trees on the list, excluding 1408 Whipple Street (5-0-0)
• Tabled discussion on tree removal at 1408 Whipple Street (5-0-0)
• Approved Annual Town Election Warrant for April 1, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Accepted Union donations for a police department refrigerator (5-0-0)
• Accepted Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022 for Middlesex Retirement System COLA increase (5-0-0)
• Adopted updated retail marijuana regulation language for site plan review approvals (5-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will review an entertainment license application for La Vita Dolce, LLC. The agenda also includes a town appeal regarding the denial of a public shade tree hearing.

• Entertainment License hearing for La Vita Dolce, LLC at 1866 Main Street
• Town Appeal: Denial of the Public Shade Tree Hearing
• Acceptance of Union Donations to the Police Department
• Middlesex Retirement System COLA increase via Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022
• Retail Marijuana Regulations discussion

Tewksbury Beautification Committee

The Tewksbury Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve the minutes from their February 6, 2023 meeting. They will also discuss the upcoming Spring Town Cleanup event. The meeting includes time for member comments before adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from February 6, 2023
• Discussion of Spring Town Cleanup

The committee approved the minutes from the February 6, 2023, meeting. Members discussed logistics for the Spring Town Cleanup, including potential donation drives for canned goods and toiletries.

• Approved February 6, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review 128 abatement applications for fiscal year 2023. The meeting also includes a review of fiscal year 2023 real estate exemption applications.

• Review of FY 2023 128 Abatement Applications
• Review of FY 2023 Real Estate Exemption Applications

The Board approved the minutes from the January 18, 2023 meeting. The board entered an executive session to discuss confidential information regarding pending ATB cases and FY23 real estate and personal property applications.

• Approved January 18, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider special permit applications for 171 Cardigan Road and 623 Main Street. The agenda also includes site plan reviews for properties on Main Street, Shawsheen Street, and Whipple Road.

• Special Permit for Family Suite at 171 Cardigan Road
• Sign Special Permit for Eco Auto at 623 Main Street
• Site Plan Review and Land Disturbance for 2122 Main Street
• Site Plan Review for 1693 Shawsheen Street
• As-Built Acceptance for 1009 Livingston Street and 255 Salem Street/Border Road

The Planning Board approved a special permit for a family suite at 171 Cardigan Road and a sign permit with waivers for Eco Auto at 623 Main Street. Several site plan reviews for commercial projects, including two cannabis-related businesses, were continued to future meetings.

• Approved Family Suite Special Permit for 171 Cardigan Road (5-0)
• Approved requested waivers and Sign Special Permit for 623 Main Street (5-0)
• Approved January 23, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Continued Site Plan Review for 2122 Main Street to March 13, 2023 (5-0)
• Continued Site Plan Review for 1693 Shawsheen Street to March 13, 2023 (5-0)
• Continued Site Plan Review and Land Disturbance Permit for 770 Main Street to March 13, 2023 (5-0)
• Continued Site Plan Review and Land Disturbance Permit for 999 Whipple Road to March 13, 2023 (5-0)
• Continued As-Built Acceptance for 1009 Livingston Street and 255 Salem Street to March 13, 2023

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Tewksbury Zoning Board of Appeals will hold hearings on four variance and special permit requests. Items include a home addition at 45 Highland Avenue, an above-ground pool at 1456 Whipple Road, a new 43,700 sq.ft. DPW building at 999 Whipple Road, and an appeal of a building inspector decision for a home on Foster Lane.

• Erin Kelley: variance for front yard setbacks and special permit for second-floor addition at 45 Highland Avenue
• Mark & Lisa Paradis: variance for accessory structure (18' round pool) within front setbacks at 1456 Whipple Road
• Weston & Sampson for DPW: variance for accessory structure and height limits for new 43,700 sq.ft. building at 999 Whipple Road
• Margaret S. O'Brien: appeal of Building Inspector's December 9, 2022 decision for a home and garage on Foster Lane (continued from 1/23)

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for a new 43,700 sq.ft. DPW and School Maintenance Facility. The board also granted residential variances for a home addition at 45 Highland Avenue and an above-ground pool at 1456 Whipple Road.

• Approved Special Permit and variance for second-floor addition and decks at 45 Highland Avenue (3-0)
• Approved variance for 18’ round above ground pool at 1456 Whipple Road (3-0)
• Approved variance for accessory structure height and setbacks for new 43,700 sq.ft. DPW building at 999 Whipple Road (3-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from Nov 17, Dec 29, and Jan 26 (5-0)
• Continued hearing for party aggrieved regarding construction at Foster Lane to March 30, 2020 (4-0)

Conservation Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings regarding Notices of Intent for projects on Vale Street, 100 Apple Hill Drive, and 323 Marston Street. The agenda also includes a request for a minor modification at 319 & 321 Marston Street.

• Public Hearing: Notice of Intent for Vale Street (Assessor Map 112, Lots 23, 87-94)
• Public Hearing: Notice of Intent for Raytheon Technologies at 100 Apple Hill Drive
• Public Hearing: Notice of Intent for MA Bradley Development Co., LLC at 323 Marston Street
• Minor Modification request for 319 & 321 Marston Street
• Approval of meeting minutes from June 2022 through February 2023

The Commission approved a Notice of Intent for a new 1,600 square foot single-family home at 323 Marston Street. A minor modification was also approved to remove a shed at 319 and 321 Marston Street. The board set March 8 as the go-live date for a new online permitting system.

• Approved Notice of Intent for new dwelling at 323 Marston Street (5-0)
• Approved minor modification to demolish shed at 319 & 321 Marston Street (5-0)
• Approved October 19, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Continued Yvon Cormier public hearing (Vale Street) to April 5, 2023 (5-0)
• Continued Raytheon Technologies public hearing (100 Apple Hill Drive) to March 8, 2023 (5-0)
• Set March 8 as go-live date for online permitting system

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will review January financials and the March 2023 calendar of events. The board is also set to approve medical emergency procedures for the Tewksbury Senior Center.

• Approval of January 17, 2023, meeting minutes
• Review of January financials
• Approval of TSC Medical Emergency Procedures
• Discussion of lunch and learn ideas

The Council on Aging approved the TSC Medical Emergency Procedure and the February financials. The board also discussed implementing new payment options for exercise classes starting April 1.

• Approved January 17, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved February financials
• Approved TSC Medical Emergency Procedure

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review minutes from the January 19, 2023, meeting and receive director reports. Discussions include animal registration at 175 Kendall, the Open Gov permitting system, and housing code matters.

• Animal Registration: 175 Kendall
• Report on Hoarding task force by Ashley Pavlakos and Christina Hess
• Discussion regarding Open Gov permitting system
• Discussion regarding Housing code

The Board approved the minutes from the January 19, 2023 meeting. Members received reports on a new online permitting system and a presentation regarding hoarding disorder resources. The Board discussed the cancellation of a scheduled speaker on wireless technology risks.

• Approved January 19, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will review the FY24 Enterprise Funds and Capital Improvement Plan presentation. Other business includes a change of manager for 99 Restaurants of Boston, LLC and discussions regarding marijuana regulations.

• FY24 Enterprise Funds and FY24 Capital Improvement Plan presentation
• Change of Manager for 99 Restaurants of Boston, LLC
• Marijuana Regulations discussion
• Town Counsel Invoice for January 1–January 15, 2023

The Select Board approved a change of manager for 99 Restaurants of Boston, LLC and accepted disclosure forms for 13 firefighters providing traffic control services. The Board also reviewed the FY24 Enterprise Funds and Capital Improvement Plan, noting upcoming water and sewer rate increases.

• Approved Change of Manager application for 99 Restaurants of Boston, LLC (4-0-0)
• Accepted disclosure forms for 13 firefighters providing traffic control services (5-0-0)
• Approved Town Counsel invoice for $3,145.00 (5-0-0)
• Approved October 3, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will receive presentations on the FY24 Enterprise Funds and the FY24 Capital Improvement Plan. The board will also consider a manager change for 99 Restaurants of Boston, LLC and discuss marijuana regulations.

• Change of manager application for 99 Restaurants of Boston, LLC at 401 Main Street
• FY24 Enterprise Funds and FY24 Capital Improvement Plan presentation
• Discussion on Marijuana Regulations
• Town Counsel invoice for January 1—January 15, 2023
• Municipal employees' disclosure forms for part-time traffic control services

Board of Library Trustees

The Library Director provided an update regarding a recent sprinkler malfunction that flooded the stairwell and basement. The report also covers the results of a recent meeting with the Finance Committee regarding the proposed FY24 library budget.

• Report on sprinkler head failure and subsequent water damage to stairwell and basement
• Update on productive meeting with Finance Committee regarding proposed FY24 budget
• Proposal to transfer Museum Pass payment responsibility from the Friends to the Library
• Proposal for the library to take over administration of TPL Community Garden funds

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review minutes from the January 10, 2023, meeting and receive a general library update. The agenda includes a report on the Friends of the Library and a presentation by Emily Leggat regarding her work at the library.

• Review of January 10, 2023, meeting minutes
• General library update from Director Diane Giarrusso
• Report on the Friends of the Library

The Board of Library Trustees approved the minutes from the January 10 meeting. The Library Director proposed transferring the payment of museum passes and administration of community garden funds from the Friends of the Library to the Library.

• Approved minutes from 1/10/23 meeting
• Proposed transfer of museum pass payments from Friends to Library
• Proposed transfer of TPL Community Garden fund administration to Library

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority held a special meeting on February 13, 2023. The primary item for discussion was the FYE 2022 Budget Certifications.

• FYE 2022 Budget Certifications

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review several site plan reviews, land disturbance permits, and special permits. The meeting includes discussions on as-built acceptances for Salem Street and Livingston Street.

• As-Built Acceptance for 255 Salem Street/Border Road
• As-Built Acceptance for 1009 Livingston Street
• Family Suite Special Permit for 3 Amos Street
• Sign Special Permit for 1866 Main Street
• Site Plan Review and Land Disturbance Permit for 999 Whipple Road

The Planning Board approved a family suite special permit for 3 Amos Street and a sign special permit for 1866 Main Street. The board also voted to endorse proposed warrant articles for bylaw changes and accepted a replacement sycamore tree for 24 Pleasant Street.

• Approved Family Suite Special Permit for 3 Amos Street (5-0)
• Approved Sign Special Permit for 1866 Main Street (5-0)
• Endorsed proposed warrant articles for bylaw changes (5-0)
• Accepted replacement sycamore tree for 24 Pleasant Street (5-0)
• Approved January 9, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Continued Site Plan Review for 770 Main Street to Feb 27 (5-0)
• Continued Site Plan Review for 999 Whipple Road to Feb 27 (5-0)
• Continued Site Plan Review for 118 Lumber Lane to March 13 (5-0)

Elementary School Building Committee

The Elementary School Building Committee will consider approving Construction Change Order #26 and review project schedules, budgets, and closeout activities including punchlist status. The committee will also discuss the recent ribbon cutting ceremony and review invoices totaling over $1 million from contractors including Consigli, CBRE Heery, and WB Mason.

• Construction Change Order #26 up for approval
• Project budget and OPM milestone schedule for February 2023
• Invoices: Consigli $265,963.34, CBRE Heery $69,216.00, WB Mason $317,037.43 total
• Punchlist status updates from designer and construction manager
• Ribbon cutting ceremony results from 02/03/23

The Elementary School Building Committee voted to withhold payments to Consigli and CBRE|Heery pending Town Manager approval due to unresolved gym floor issues. The committee approved several other vendor invoices and a small budget credit. Discussion on additional furniture pricing was tabled.

• Held payment for Consigli Application #33 ($884,217.67) pending Town Manager approval
• Held payment for CBRE|Heery invoice #PJIN0034620 ($69,216.00) pending Town Manager approval
• Approved Change Order #26 credit of $198.51 to budget
• Tabled discussion on additional furniture pricing
• Approved WB Mason invoices totaling $347,116.33 pending District/Superintendent approval
• Approved RedThread invoices totaling $253,611.35 pending District/Superintendent approval
• Approved Tucker Libraries invoice for $69,296.50 pending District/Superintendent approval
• Approved invoices for Eagle Leasing, VHB, Pro AV Systems, Creative Library Concepts, Integration Partners, Wenger, Blue Spruce, and STV

Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee

The Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee will review minutes from January 12, discuss vandalized motor vehicle signs at CWF, and hear updates on outreach efforts including a tree walk and guided walks. They will also cover development projects such as the CWF RFP, land access, and parcels of interest, plus new business on pickleball courts.

• Vandalized motor vehicle signs at CWF
• Tree Walk final update and lessons learned
• 2023 Guided Walks plan and schedule
• Disc Golf Course update and plan
• CWF RFP status and cemetery land access update

The committee established a subcommittee to plan six guided walks for 2023 in coordination with the Tewksbury Public Library. Members discussed potential land acquisitions and the status of boardwalk RFPs. No formal votes were recorded for the proposed pickleball courts or land status changes.

• Formed subcommittee (Tom, JoAnn, Brace, Karyn) to plan 2023 guided walks
• Tabled approval of January 12, 2023 meeting minutes
• Tabled discussion on disc golf

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting for a working session only. No votes, public hearings, or decisions are scheduled. The next regular meeting is set for February 15, 2023.

• 6:00 p.m. working session with no listed agenda items
• Next meeting: February 15, 2023

The Select Board conducted a working session to discuss demolition plans, water system improvements, affordable housing, and retail marijuana regulations. No substantive votes or decisions were recorded during the session.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

School Committee

The School Committee will conduct a public hearing regarding the FY 24 budget. The body will also discuss collective bargaining for teachers and review several student field trip requests.

• Public hearing on the FY 24 Budget
• Payroll payments of $1,477,681.10 and $1,493,426.44
• Field trip requests for TMHS Student Council (Hyannis), DECA (Boston and Florida), and various domestic/international trips
• New hires: Elise Edson (Student & Family Support Specialist), Mark Russell and William Robinson (Center Elementary School Custodians)
• Retirements: Daniel Martin (Maintenance) and Catherine Ventura (Heath Brook School Teacher)

The Committee held a public hearing on the recommended FY24 School Budget, which proposes a 3.02% increase. Several domestic and international field trips for high school students were approved. The board also certified two payroll periods totaling over $2.97 million.

• Approved TMHS trips to California (Feb 2024) and Dominican Republic (April 2024) (4-0)
• Approved TMHS Student Council overnight trip to Hyannis (4-0)
• Approved TMHS DECA trips to Boston (March 2023) and Florida (April 2023) (4-0)
• Approved payroll for period ending Jan 19, 2023, for $1,477,681.10 (4-0)
• Approved payroll for period ending Feb 2, 2023, for $1,493,426.44 (4-0)
• Approved January 11, 2023 regular meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including personnel hires and grant acceptances (4-0)

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review a request for a Certificate of Compliance at 495 Woburn Street and a minor modification request for 319 & 321 Marston Street. The agenda also includes an enforcement order regarding 255 Livingston Street.

• Certificate of Compliance request for 495 Woburn Street / 40 Discovery Way
• Minor Modification request for 319 & 321 Marston Street
• Enforcement Order regarding 255 Livingston Street
• Discussion of Wetland Protection Funds

The Commission closed an enforcement order regarding playing fields at 255 Livingston Street, opting to let natural vegetation grow. They also approved funding for professional association fees and ruled a landscape modification at Marston Street as non-substantial.

• Approved November 16, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Continued Request for Certificate of Compliance for 495 Woburn Street/40 Discovery Way until conditions are met (5-0)
• Ruled modification at 319 & 321 Marston Street as a non-substantial change (5-0)
• Closed Enforcement Order for 255 Livingston Street while keeping the order of conditions with additional Notice of Intent (5-0)
• Approved $950 for MACC fees and workshops (5-0)

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority will review audit proposals and the annual report. The meeting also includes discussions on window replacements and a $643,234 cost estimate for ARPA-funded fire alarm and electrical panel upgrades.

• $643,234 cost estimate for ARPA Award fire alarm upgrade & electrical panel replacement
• CD Window replacement project
• DD Roof Project
• Approval of February 2023 bills
• Review of unit vacancies

The Board approved a three-year auditing contract with EFPR Group, LLC and authorized a scope of services for ARPA-funded fire alarm and electrical upgrades. The Board also approved the completion of the Carnation Dr. window replacement project.

• Approved Minutes of January 9, 2023 (3-0)
• Approved bills for February 2023
• Approved Certificate of substantial completion for Carnation Dr. window replacement (3-0)
• Approved $85,200 three-year auditing contract with EFPR Group, LLC (3-0)
• Approved scope of services for ARPA-funded Fire Alarm System Upgrades and Federal Pacific Panel Replacement estimated at $635,000 (3-0)

Tewksbury Beautification Committee

The Beautification Committee will approve minutes from January 9, discuss the upcoming Spring Town Cleanup, and address an open secretary position. No votes on funding or policy changes are scheduled.

• Approval of January 9, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Spring Town Cleanup event
• Open position for committee secretary

The committee approved the minutes from the January 9, 2023 meeting and appointed a new Clerk. Members discussed logistics for the May 6 Spring Town Cleanup, including electronics collection and paper shredding.

• Approved January 9, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Tracy Skahan as Clerk

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold new hearings regarding property modifications in residential zones. The board will consider a variance for an accessory structure and an appeal of a Building Inspector's decision.

• Variance request for a 28’ x 28’ detached garage and 10’ x 20’ attached workout room at 6 School Street
• Appeal of Building Inspector decision regarding a 40’ x 60’ single-family dwelling and 30’ x 60’ garage at Foster Lane

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for a detached garage and workout room at 6 School Street. The Board also granted a six-month extension for a variance and special permit at 913 East Street and continued a hearing regarding a property on Foster Lane.

• Approved variance for 28’x28’ detached garage and 10’x20’ attached workout room at 6 School Street (3-0)
• Continued hearing for Margaret S. O’Brien regarding a dwelling and garage at Foster Lane to February 23, 2023 (3-0)
• Approved six-month Variance and Special Permit Extension Request for 913 East Street (4-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will receive a presentation on the FY24 budget from the Town Manager. The board is also considering licensing and premises alterations for Treehouse Brewing Company and Dunkin Donuts.

• FY24 Budget Presentation
• Treehouse Brewing Company: Alteration of Premises and Common Victualler and Entertainment Licenses
• Dunkin Donuts: Common Victualler Licenses for 8 pre-existing locations
• National Grid-Verizon Petition: Pole 18 - Pine Street/Kenzie Marie Way
• Town Counsel Invoice for December 16, 2022 — December 31, 2022

The Select Board approved premises alterations, a common victualler license, and an entertainment license for Treehouse Brewing Company. The Board also approved a utility pole relocation and several Dunkin Donuts licenses. Town Manager Richard Montuori presented the proposed FY24 budget of $133,584,765.

• Approved Treehouse Brewing Company alteration of premises to expand consumption areas (5-0-0)
• Approved Treehouse Brewing Company pouring of distilled spirits and malt beverages throughout premises (5-0-0)
• Approved Treehouse Brewing Company Common Victualler License pending Health Department approval (5-0-0)
• Approved Treehouse Brewing Company Entertainment License with exclusion on exterior amplification (5-0-0)
• Approved National Grid-Verizon petition for Pole 18 on Pine Street/Kenzie Marie Way with oak tree protections (4-0-0)
• Approved nine Common Victualler Licenses for Double Jelly Donuts d/b/a Dunkin Donuts (4-0-0)
• Approved Town Counsel invoice for $2,423.50 (4-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold public hearings on Tree House Brewing Company's applications to alter its liquor licenses at 1880 Main Street (the former Tewksbury Country Club). The company wants to expand on-premises consumption areas to include the clubhouse, patios, golf course, and tavern, and to serve distilled spirits and malt beverages throughout. Residents from the adjacent Eagles Landing 55+ community have submitted written concerns about noise, traffic, and the impact on their neighborhood. The board will also review the FY24 budget presentation and other routine items.

• Tree House Brewing: alteration of premises to expand consumption areas (clubhouse, patios, golf course, tavern)
• Tree House Brewing: request to pour distilled spirits and malt beverages throughout premises
• National Grid-Verizon petition for Pole 18 on Pine Street/Kenzie Marie Way
• Dunkin Donuts common victualler licenses for 8 pre-existing locations
• FY24 Budget Presentation by Town Manager

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review several requests for Certificates of Compliance and Emergency Certifications. The agenda also includes multiple public hearings regarding Notices of Intent and Determinations of Applicability for various properties in Tewksbury.

• Emergency Certification for Raytheon Technologies at 100 Apple Hill Drive
• Public Hearing: Notice of Intent for 100 Breckenridge Road (DEP File # 305-1174)
• Public Hearing: Notice of Intent for Quail Run (DEP File # 305-1171)
• Public Hearing: Notice of Intent for 900 Chandler Street (DEP File # 305-1175)
• Certificate of Compliance request for 15 Starbird Ave subdivision

The Commission approved notices of intent for retaining walls, a culvert project, and town boardwalks. It also ratified an emergency certification for Raytheon Technologies and issued a negative determination for a residential deck project.

• Ratified Emergency Certification for Raytheon Technologies at 100 Apple Hill Drive (5-0)
• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability for deck at 18 Regis Road (5-0)
• Approved Notice of Intent for retaining wall at 100 Breckenridge Road (5-0)
• Approved Notice of Intent for project at Quail Run (5-0)
• Approved Notice of Intent for town boardwalks at 900 Chandler Street (5-0)
• Continued Request for Determination of Applicability for 495 Chandler Street to April 2023 (5-0)
• Continued Request for Certificate of Compliance for 15 Starbird Ave to a date to be determined (5-0)
• Continued Request for Certificate of Compliance for 495 Woburn Street to the next meeting (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing several land disturbance and site plan applications. The meeting includes requests for continuations on projects at 770 Main Street and 118 Lumber Lane.

• As-Built Acceptance for 255 Salem Street/Border Road
• As-Built Acceptance for 1009 Livingston Street
• Site Plan Review for 2504 Main Street
• Land Disturbance Permit for Foster Lane
• Continuation of Site Plan Review for 770 Main Street

The Board approved a land disturbance permit for a lot on Foster Lane despite abutter objections regarding road access. Additionally, the Board approved administrative modifications to special permit conditions for a subdivision on Livingston Street.

• Approved administrative change to Farmall Way (920-978 Livingston Street) special permit conditions (5-0)
• Approved Land Disturbance Permit for Foster Lane with revised plan (3-1)
• Approved November 28, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Continued Site Plan Review and Land Disturbance permit for 770 Main Street to 2/13/23 (5-0)
• Continued Site Plan Review, Special Permit, and Land Disturbance Permit for 118 Lumber Lane to 2/13/23 (5-0)
• Continued Site Plan Review for 2504 Main Street to 2/13/23 (5-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review draft tobacco regulations intended to incorporate State law. The meeting also includes a report on Public Health Emergency grant initiatives.

• Draft tobacco regulations to incorporate State law
• Director report on PHE grant initiatives

The Board of Health amended and adopted section 11.24 of the tobacco regulations to align with 2019 state requirements. These updates include administrative changes and higher penalty fees for tobacco sales violations.

• Approved December 15, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved amendment to tobacco regulations (5-0)
• Adopted section 11.24 of tobacco regulations as amended (5-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will hold an open meeting followed by an executive session. The board plans to review FY 2023 real estate exemption applications and pending Appellate Tax Board cases.

• Review of FY 2023 Real Estate Exemption Applications
• Review of Pending Appellate Tax Board Cases

The Board of Assessors approved the meeting minutes from November 16, 2022. During an executive session, the Board signed granted exemption certificates for FY23 Real Estate Tax Exemptions.

• Approved November 16, 2022 meeting minutes
• Signed granted Exemption Certificates for FY23 Real Estate Tax Exemptions

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will review December financial reports and approve minutes from the December 20, 2022, meeting. The agenda includes a discussion on TSC Medical Emergency Procedures and updates on upcoming programs.

• Approval of December 20, 2022, meeting minutes
• Review of December financials
• Discussion of TSC Medical Emergency Procedures
• Updates on February 2023 calendar of events
• Discussion regarding Lunch and Learn and Chess Club

The Council on Aging board approved the meeting minutes from December 20, 2022, and the financial reports for January. The Director provided updates on boiler repairs, staffing vacancies, and upcoming senior programming.

• Approved December 20, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved January financials

Elementary School Building Committee

The Elementary School Building Committee will review project schedules, budgets, and updates from the designer, construction manager, and owner. The committee will also consider motions regarding Construction Change Order #25 and a historic commission plaque.

• Review for consideration to approve Construction Change Order #25
• Discussion of Tewksbury Historic Commission Plaque at salvaged wall cabinet
• Review of project invoices including $384,063.27 draft application from Consigli
• Review of Flansburgh Architects invoices totaling $67,000.00
• Update on ribbon cutting ceremony scheduled for February 3, 2023

The committee approved Change Order #25 and several vendor invoices as the new Center Elementary School moves toward final project closeout. Members also voted to install a dedication plaque on the second floor. The project is currently addressing a 51-item punch list and a gym floor issue.

• Approved December 8, 2022 minutes (9-1)
• Approved Change Order #25 for $13,493.10 (9-1)
• Approved installation of a dedication plaque on the 2nd floor (Unanimous)
• Approved two Flansburgh Architects invoices totaling $66,999.99 (Unanimous)
• Approved Consigli Application #32 for $820,597.02 (9-1)
• Approved CBRE|Heery invoice #PJIN0033935 for $69,216.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved VHB invoice #393402 for $150.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved invoices for Eagle Leasing ($109), STV ($13,093.35), Graybar ($3,105), and Worcester Elevator Co. ($1,026) (Unanimous)

Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee

The Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of minutes, and to receive updates on various projects. Items include park signage for motorized vehicles, pollinator garden maintenance, and trail development projects on town land. The agenda is largely procedural with updates and planning discussions.

• Approval of December 15, 2022 meeting minutes
• Update on installation of motorized vehicle signage at parks
• Update on pollinator garden maintenance program
• RFP status for Kent Street crossing project
• Discussion of trail development on State Hospital land

The committee approved the minutes from the December 15, 2022 meeting. Members discussed ongoing stewardship of rain gardens, the Tree City application, and the development of the Bay Circuit Trail. A discussion regarding disc golf was tabled.

• Approved December 15, 2022 meeting minutes
• Tabled discussion about disc golf

Conservation Commission

The Commission is reviewing several requests for Certificates of Compliance and Notices of Intent. The agenda includes public hearings regarding roadwork on Main Street and various property developments.

• Public hearing for MassDOT project at multiple locations along Main Street
• Notice of Intent for Frasier Lane Paving Project
• Notice of Intent for 100 Terramor Drive (Assessor Map 33, Lot 75)
• Notice of Intent for Vale Street properties (Assessor Map 112, Lots 23, 87-94)
• Request for Certificate of Compliance for 15 Starbird Ave Subdivision

The Commission issued a Negative Determination of Applicability for MassDOT sidewalk and signal improvements on Main Street. It also approved Notices of Intent for a residential shed, pool, and tree removal at 100 Terramor Drive, and the Frasier Lane Paving Project.

• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability for MassDOT Main Street improvements (5-0)
• Approved Notice of Intent for shed, pool, and tree removal at 100 Terramor Drive (5-0)
• Approved Notice of Intent for Frasier Lane Paving Project (5-0)
• Continued Yvon Cormier (Vale Street) public hearing to February 22, 2023 (5-0)
• Continued Taylor Goudreau (100 Breckenridge Road) public hearing to January 25, 2023 (5-0)
• Continued Crowninshield Management Corp (Quail Run) public hearing to January 25, 2023 (5-0)
• Continued Raytheon Technologies (100 Apple Hill Drive) public hearing to January 25, 2023 (5-0)
• Tabled Certificate of Compliance requests for 15 Starbird Ave and 495 Woburn Street to next meeting (5-0)

School Committee

The School Committee will conduct a budget workshop and discuss preschool curriculum and options. The body is also considering the 2023-2024 school calendar and the 2023 MCAS calendar schedule.

• Payment of payroll for periods ending Dec 8 ($1,493,126.32), Dec 22 ($1,530,815.39), and Jan 5 ($1,460,523.38)
• Second and final reading of multiple policies including Safety Program, Emergency Plans, and Student Transportation Services
• Preschool New Curriculum Recommendation
• 2023-2024 School Calendar Draft
• New hires for Dewing School, North Street School, and Wynn Middle School

The School Committee approved the purchase of Frog Street textbooks and resources for the 2023-2024 preschool program. Members also approved the 2023-2024 school calendar and a Broadway field trip for drama students. A budget workshop was held detailing a recommended 3.02% increase for FY 24.

• Approved purchase of Frog Street preschool curriculum for 2023-2024 (5-0)
• Approved 2023-2024 School Calendar (5-0)
• Approved out-of-state Broadway trip for Wynn and TMHS drama students (5-0)
• Approved revisions to 14 policies including safety, emergency plans, and transportation (5-0)
• Approved payroll for periods ending Dec 8 ($1,493,126.32), Dec 22 ($1,530,815.39), and Jan 5 ($1,460,523.38) (5-0)
• Approved December 7, 2022 Regular meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda personnel items (5-0)
• Approved December 7, 2022 Executive Session minutes (5-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will consider a change of manager for Shell Food Mart and a liquor license transfer for City Wine Spirits & Smoke Shop. The board will also discuss the Digital Equity Plan Program and Records Access Officers.

• EKS Corporation d/b/a Shell Food Mart: Change of Manager
• Nilkant 345 Inc. d/b/a City Wine Spirits & Smoke Shop: Transfer of Liquor License
• Digital Equity Plan Program
• Records Access Officers Brenda Reagan and Kevin Hardiman
• Town Counsel: December 1, 2021 — December 15, 2022

The Select Board approved a liquor license transfer for City Wine Spirits & Smoke Shop and endorsed a regional Digital Equity Plan. The board also appointed two Records Access Officers and approved a Town Counsel invoice.

• Approved Change of Manager for EKS Corporation d/b/a Shell Food Mart (4-0-0)
• Approved liquor license transfer to Nilkant 345 Inc. d/b/a City Wine Spirits & Smoke Shop (4-0-0)
• Appointed Brenda Reagan and Kevin Hardiman as Records Access Officers (4-0-0)
• Endorsed the regional Digital Equity Plan (4-0-0)
• Approved Town Counsel invoice for $2,847.50 (4-0-0)
• Voted to enter executive session (4-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing and vote on transferring an all-alcoholic beverages license from 2030 Ocean Street LLC to Nilkant 345 Inc. for a retail space at 345 Main Street. The board will also consider a change of manager for Shell Food Mart at 365 Main Street. Other items include appointing Records Access Officers and discussing a Digital Equity Plan.

• Transfer of all-alcoholic beverages license to Nilkant 345 Inc. d/b/a City Wine Spirits & Smoke Shop at 345 Main Street
• Change of manager for EKS Corporation d/b/a Shell Food Mart at 365 Main Street
• Appointment of Records Access Officers Brenda Reagan and Kevin Hardiman
• Discussion of Digital Equity Plan Program
• Town Counsel legal services billing from December 1, 2021 to December 15, 2022

Board of Library Trustees

The Board will review minutes from the December 13, 2022, meeting and discuss library updates. The agenda includes a report on the Friends of the Library and information regarding nomination papers for the 2023 Annual Town Election.

• Review of December 13, 2022, meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2023 Annual Town Election nomination papers
• Report on the Friends of the Library
• Library Director's general update

The Board of Library Trustees approved the 2023 holiday closing dates, including a closure for Veteran's Day. The board also accepted the minutes from the November 15, 2022 meeting.

• Approved 2023 Holiday Closings (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of 11/15/22 (unanimous)

Board of Library Trustees

The Library Director provided a report regarding facility maintenance and library services. The second floor will remain closed to the public until January 18 due to a recarpeting project.

• Second floor closure for recarpeting through January 18
• Maintenance repairs needed for boiler and HVAC systems
• Friends of the Library approved program budget requests
• Adult Reading Challenge and book circulation contest underway

Tewksbury Beautification Committee

The committee will review the results of the Fall Town Cleanup and discuss plans for the Spring Cleanup. The meeting also includes a recap of past activities and discussion regarding committee changes.

• Fall Town Cleanup recap
• Spring Cleanup planning
• Committee changes

The committee approved the minutes from the September 15, 2022 meeting. Members discussed improving Clean Up Day participation and researching the creation of a litter crew. No other formal votes were taken.

• Approved September 15, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review several special permit extensions, site plan reviews, and land disturbance permits. The meeting also includes the Town Planner’s report and adjustments to the 2023 meeting calendar.

• Special Permit Extension for 120 Lumber Lane
• Use Special Permit for 1721 Main Street (Gravallese A Intravaia Trust)
• Special Permit for Family Suite at 8 Border Road
• Site Plan Review and Land Disturbance Permit for 770 Main Street
• Land Disturbance Permit for Foster Lane

The Planning Board approved a use special permit for overnight dog boarding at 1721 Main Street and a family suite conversion at 8 Border Road. A special permit extension was granted for 120 Lumber Lane. Applications for 770 Main Street and Foster Lane were continued to a later date.

• Approved 1-year Special Permit & Compliance Extension for 120 Lumber Lane (4-0)
• Approved Use Special Permit for overnight boarding at 1721 Main Street with noise condition (4-0)
• Approved Family Suite Special Permit for 8 Border Road (4-0)
• Continued Site Plan Review/Land Disturbance Permit for 770 Main Street to 1/23/23 (4-0)
• Continued Land Disturbance Permit for Foster Lane to 1/23/23 (4-0)
• Approved adjustments to 2023 Meeting Calendar (4-0)
• Approved November 14, 2022 minutes (4-0)

Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve January 2023 bills and review the Executive Director's report on unit vacancies. The agenda also includes discussion regarding an unexpired term for a Board of Commissioners seat.

• Approval of January 2023 bills
• Report on unit vacancies
• Discussion of CD Window Project
• Filling an unexpired term for the THA Board of Commissioners

The board approved the December 2022 meeting minutes and authorized payment for January 2023 bills. The director reported that the Carnation Dr. window replacement project is complete and several units are currently being rehabbed for new tenants.

• Approved December 12, 2022 minutes (3-0)
• Approved January 2023 bills