Tewksbury public meetings in 2024

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees is reviewing and approving the 2024 annual report, which summarizes the library's accomplishments including its 25th anniversary at 300 Chandler Street. The report details facility improvements, new services such as a Seed Library and a Little Free TPL at Livingston Park, and the adoption of the 2025-2028 Strategic Plan 'A Library for All.' Library usage increased across all areas in 2024.

• Installation of wayfinding signs, an electronic lawn sign, and ADA-compliant changing tables
• Launch of a Seed Library and a Little Free TPL at Livingston Park
• Approval of the 2025-2028 Strategic Plan 'A Library for All'
• Updates to policies including Collection Development, Museum Passes, and Food and Drink
• Programming expanded with support from Friends of the Library and other funders

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss the amendment and adoption of the 2025 Fee Schedule. The meeting includes a request from 365 Petroil regarding a July 2024 tobacco violation and a review of food code violations at Anthony’s Roast Beef.

• Amendment and adoption of the 2025 Fee Schedule
• Tobacco violation request from 365 Petroil at 365 Main St.
• Outstanding food code violations at Anthony’s Roast Beef
• Health Agent approval for Steve Sadwick
• Review of Body Art Regulation

The Board of Health voted unanimously to require Anthony's Roast Beef to implement a cleaning log, train staff, submit a plan of action, and complete most outstanding food code violations by January 11, 2025, with hand sink installation to follow. The Board also amended the 2025 fee schedule to change body art practitioner permits from two-year to one-year and reduce the fee from $400 to $200. Steve Sadwick was approved as a Health Agent, and a public forum on fluoride in drinking water was scheduled.

• Approved motion requiring Anthony's Roast Beef to implement cleaning log, staff training, plan of action, and completion by Jan. 11 (5-0)
• Amended 2025 fee schedule: body art practitioner permits changed from two-year to one-year, fee reduced from $400 to $200 (5-0)
• Approved adopted fee schedule with body art amendment (5-0)
• Approved Steve Sadwick as Health Agent (5-0)
• Approved holding public forum on fluoride in town water (5-0)
• Tabled approval of November 21, 2024 meeting minutes for edits (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold hearings regarding two variance requests. One involves a flagpole height exception and the other concerns yard setbacks for a new garage and office building.

• Request for variance to install a 30’ flagpole at 1660 Main Street
• Request for rear and side yard setbacks to construct a 6,875 sqft 3-bay garage with offices at 911 East Street

The Tewksbury Zoning Board of Appeals approved variances for rear and side yard setbacks to allow construction of a 6,875 sq ft 3-bay garage with offices at 911 East Street, zoned Industrial 1. The board also continued a flagpole height variance request for 1660 Main Street to January 30, 2025. Minutes from November 21, 2024 were approved.

• Approved variances for 911 East St garage (3-0)
• Continued flagpole variance for 1660 Main St to 1/30/25 (4-0)
• Approved November 21, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

Housing Authority

The Tewksbury Housing Authority holds a regular meeting to approve December 2024 bills, review budget comparatives, and receive the executive director's report on unit vacancies. The board will discuss unfinished business including bathroom renovations, fire alarm upgrades, and kitchen/flooring projects, as well as new business on community building upgrades and 2025 Fair Market Rents.

• Approval of bills for December 2024
• EOHLC Notices 2024-22 through 2024-25
• Budget Comparatives January 1 to October 31, 2024
• Unfinished business: 1&4 PV Bathroom Renovations, Fed Pac Panel Replacement & Fire Alarm Upgrades, SC Shower Project, 1&4 Kitchen and Flooring Project
• New business: DD Community Building & Congregate Upgrades, 2025 Fair Market Rents, SC Comm Building Upgrades

The Tewksbury Housing Authority approved a $57,000 low bid from Alfa Design Build for the 1 & 4 Pondview Lane bathroom renovation project, along with several other project approvals and new HUD pay standards. All votes were unanimous (4-0). The board also reviewed budget comparatives showing no spending concerns and noted vacancies at 38 DD and 17 Patriot units.

• Approved minutes of November 14, 2024 (4-0)
• Authorized December 2024 bills (4-0)
• Approved $57,000 low bid from Alfa Design Build for bathroom renovation (4-0)
• Approved CSC for Fed Pac replacement and fire alarm upgrades (4-0)
• Approved CO #2, CSC, and CFC for Saunders Circle shower project (4-0)
• Approved CSC and CFC for Pondview Lane kitchen and flooring project (4-0)
• Approved $5,500 fee proposal for Delany Drive design work (4-0)
• Approved HUD pay standards for 0-4 bedroom units (4-0 each)

School Committee

The Tewksbury School Committee Policy Subcommittee is holding a workshop to review and discuss multiple student-related policies, including attendance, dress code, conduct, and fees. They will also consider adopting a new cell phone policy for staff and students and review parent advisory council guidelines.

• Review of Cell Phone Policy for staff and students (new to review & adopt)
• Review of JH - Student Absences and Excuses policy
• Review of JICA - Dress Code policy
• Review of JICC - Student Conduct on School Buses
• Review of JKAA - Physical Restraint of Students and JQ - Student Fees, Fines, and Charges

The Policy Subcommittee reviewed multiple school policies, recommending revisions to student conduct on school buses policies for informational reading on January 8, 2025, and recommending rescission of the corporal punishment policy. Several other policies, including background checks and health-related policies, were deferred for further input or legal review. No final adoptions were made at this workshop.

• Approved minutes from Sept 23, Oct 4, and Oct 31, 2024 meetings (2-0)
• Recommended revising JICC - Student Conduct on School Buses for informational reading Jan 8, 2025
• Recommended revising EEAEC - Student Conduct on School Buses for informational reading Jan 8, 2025
• Recommended rescinding JKA - Corporal Punishment policy on first and final reading
• Deferred background check policies (ADDA, ADDA-R, IJOCA) to legal counsel for review
• Deferred health-related policies (JLCA, JLCB, JLCC, JLCD, JLCD-R, JLCDA, JLCDA-E) for review with Head Nurse

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a working session on the Trahan Reuse project and consider an appropriation from the Affordable Housing Trust for consultant services. They will continue a petition for a jointly owned pole on Pine Street and decide on a special permit for an electronic billboard at 3 Executive Place. The board will also act on various license renewals, donations for the Veterans Department holiday luncheon, and other administrative items.

• Special permit hearing for MCP/Howland Burtt LLC & American Outside Advertising LLC for an electronic billboard at 3 Executive Place
• Working session on Trahan Reuse with presentation from CHOICE
• Appropriation from Affordable Housing Trust for a consultant
• National Grid/Verizon jointly owned pole petition on Pine Street (continued)
• Approval of donations to Veterans Department Holiday Luncheon

The Tewksbury Select Board approved a $20,000 appropriation from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to study affordable housing proposals for the Trahan School site. They also approved multiple 2025 license renewals (entertainment, amusement, auto, common victualler, liquor), a utility pole petition on Pine Street, a Host Community Agreement with Route 133 Cannabis LLC, and authorized the Town Manager to work with abutters on the Treehouse Brewing parking issue. The special permit for an electronic billboard at 3 Executive Place was continued to January 7, 2025, due to lack of quorum.

• Approved $20,000 appropriation from Affordable Housing Trust for Trahan School housing study (3-0)
• Approved National Grid/Verizon utility pole petition on Pine Street (3-0)
• Continued special permit for electronic billboard at 3 Executive Place to Jan 7, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved 2025 entertainment license renewals (3-0)
• Approved 2025 amusement license renewals, with Merrimack Valley Pavillion held due to sale (3-0)
• Approved 2025 class auto license renewals (3-0)
• Approved 2025 common victualler license renewals (3-0)
• Approved 2025 liquor license renewals (3-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a working session on the Trahan School reuse project and an appropriation from the Affordable Housing Trust for a consultant. The board will also consider a special permit for an electronic billboard and a utility pole petition.

• Trahan School reuse presentation and Affordable Housing Trust appropriation for a consultant
• Special permit for an electronic billboard at 3 Executive Place (MCP/Howland Burtt LLC & American Outside Advertising LLC)
• National Grid/Verizon petition to install a new utility pole at 175 Pine Street
• Removal of three public shade trees (two pine, one oak) in the Town's Right-of-Way on Pine Street
• Renewals for amusement, auto, common victualler, entertainment, and liquor licenses

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging Board will conduct interviews with Diane Landolfi and Mary-Ann Nichols for an open board seat at its December 17 meeting. The agenda also includes standard procedural items.

• Board members interview Diane Landolfi and Mary-Ann Nichols for a COA board seat

The Tewksbury Council on Aging board met and interviewed two candidates, Diane Landolfi and Mary-Ann Nichols, for a board vacancy. No formal vote or appointment was recorded in the minutes. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no substantive decisions made.

• Interviewed Diane Landolfi and Mary-Ann Nichols for board vacancy
• Adjourned meeting at 4:00 PM

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on two development proposals: a special permit for 821 Main Street and a site plan review, special permit, and land disturbance permit for 1628 and 1636 Shawsheen Street. The board will also consider a request to continue the site plan review for 485 Main Street to January 13, 2025. Routine business includes approval of minutes from November 18 and committee reports.

• Special permit for 821 Main Street (821 Main Street LLC)
• Site plan review, special permit, and land disturbance permit for 1628 & 1636 Shawsheen Street (Robert Zwicker for Richard E. and Rita G. Fortier)
• Continuation request for 485 Main Street site plan review to January 13, 2025
• Approval of minutes from November 18, 2024

The Tewksbury Planning Board unanimously approved a special permit allowing a reduction in minimum lot size for a proposed redevelopment at 821 Main Street, which will replace a vacant restaurant and single-family home with two duplexes and one single-family house (5 dwelling units total). The board also continued public hearings for two other projects: a landscaping materials sales yard at 1628 & 1636 Shawsheen Street and a site plan review at 485 Main Street, both to January 13, 2025. Administrative items included approval of the November 18, 2024 minutes and updates on state regulations for accessory dwelling units and large building energy reporting.

• Approved special permit for 821 Main Street lot size reduction (5-0)
• Approved minutes of November 18, 2024 (5-0)
• Continued 1628 & 1636 Shawsheen Street site plan review to 1/13/25 (5-0)
• Continued 485 Main Street site plan review to 1/13/25 (5-0)
• Closed public hearing for 821 Main Street (5-0)

Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee

The Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee is meeting to review outreach efforts and stewardship concerns. Discussions include trail signage, winter walking events, and a beaver dam threat to a new boardwalk at Heath Brook.

• Website, trail map, and trail signs update
• Guided Walk during Winter Fest
• Winter trail walks
• CWF Beaver Dam threat to Heath Brook boardwalk
• Hospital projects for 2025

The Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee met on December 12, 2024, and postponed approval of November minutes to January. They discussed open action items, planned a guided walk for Winter Fest on Dec 14 and a winter walk on Jan 18, and reviewed trail development priorities, including the completed boardwalk at Euclid and next steps for the State Hospital lands trail system. No formal votes were taken; decisions were made by consensus.

• Postponed approval of November 14, 2024 minutes to January meeting
• Agreed to host a winter guided walk at CWF on January 18 (Tom to confirm date)
• Agreed to focus next development on State Hospital lands trail system per MOU
• Identified MOU#7 boardwalk may need rerouting through brush to avoid farm equipment
• De-prioritized MOU#1 boardwalk over intermittent stream due to alternative access
• Recommended investigating a bridge over Meadow Brook adjacent to pumphouse

School Committee

The Tewksbury School Committee will hold an executive session to discuss collective bargaining with Secretaries and TTA bargaining units before reconvening for recognitions. The regular session includes votes on minutes, payment of bills totaling over $3.2 million, new personnel hires, and a FY25 expenditure report with budget transfers.

• Executive session for collective bargaining pertaining to Secretaries and TTA Bargaining Units
• Recognitions: 2024 MCAS Student Achievement Awards and Class of 2025 John & Abigail Adams Scholarship recipients
• Payment of bills: Payroll Period Ending November 21, 2024 ($1,651,180.79) and December 5, 2024 ($1,643,853.32)
• New hires: six Education Support Personnel Aides and two part-time Food & Nutrition Services team members
• FY25 Expenditure Report & Budget Transfers vote

The Tewksbury School Committee approved the FY25 Expenditure Report and Budget Transfer, which realigns funds to cover tuition and out-of-district transportation costs. The committee also approved payroll for two periods, the consent agenda, and prior meeting minutes. No substantive policy changes were made; the meeting focused on recognitions, reports, and routine approvals.

• Approved FY25 Expenditure Report and Budget Transfer (4-0)
• Approved payroll for period ending November 21, 2024, $1,651,180.79 (4-0)
• Approved payroll for period ending December 5, 2024, $1,643,853.32 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including personnel hires and raffle request (4-0)
• Approved November 13, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

Conservation Commission

The Tewksbury Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on Notices of Intent for properties at 365 East Street and 1628-1636 Shawsheen Street. The Commission will also consider requests for Certificates of Compliance at 161 Pringle Street and 215 Marshall Street. Old business, new business, and an Administrator's Report are on the agenda.

• Public hearing: Notice of Intent for Kevin Carter at 365 East Street (Map 74 Lot 2)
• Public hearing: Notice of Intent for Robert Zwicker at 1628 & 1636 Shawsheen Street (Map 113 Lots 2 & 3)
• Certificate of Compliance request: Andrew Stack at 161 Pringle Street (Map 106 Lot 46)
• Certificate of Compliance request: Jason LeRocque at 215 Marshall Street (Map 33 Lot 5)

The Tewksbury Conservation Commission issued Certificates of Compliance for projects at 161 Pringle Street and 215 Marshall Street, and approved a Notice of Intent for a water main interconnection at 365 East Street. A public hearing for a project at 1628 & 1636 Shawsheen Street was continued. All votes were unanimous 5-0.

• Issued Certificate of Compliance for Andrew Stack, 161 Pringle Street (5-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for Jason LeRocque, 215 Marshall Street (5-0)
• Closed public hearing and approved Notice of Intent for Kevin Carter, 365 East Street (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for Robert Zwicker, 1628 & 1636 Shawsheen Street (5-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review real estate exemption applications for FY 2025 and Chapter Land applications for FY 2026. The board will also review pending Appellate Tax Board cases during an executive session.

• FY 2025 Real Estate Exemption Applications
• FY 2026 Chapter Land Applications
• Pending Appellate Tax Board Cases

The Tewksbury Board of Assessors met on December 11, 2024, and approved the minutes from the October 28, 2024 meeting. The board then entered an executive session to discuss confidential information regarding FY25 real estate tax exemptions, FY26 Chapter Land applications, and pending ATB cases. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved October 28, 2024 meeting minutes
• Entered executive session to discuss confidential FY25 tax exemptions, FY26 Chapter Land applications, and pending ATB cases

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will hold a regular meeting to review minutes from November, hear the Director's comments and a report from the Friends of the Library, and take resident comments. No major decisions or financial actions are on the agenda.

• Review of November 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Director's comments on library operations
• Report from Friends of the Library
• Resident comment period (limited to 3 minutes per speaker)

The Board of Library Trustees met on December 10, 2024, and approved the minutes from the November 12 meeting. The library director reported on building repairs, staffing updates, and community programs. No formal policy decisions or votes on substantive matters were taken; the meeting was largely informational and procedural.

• Approved minutes of 11/12/24 (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:20 p.m. (unanimous)

School Committee

The Negotiating Sub-Committee will meet in executive session to discuss collective bargaining with the School Secretaries union (AFSCME Council 93, Local 1703). They will also approve minutes from prior meetings. No public votes or decisions are expected outside the closed session.

• Executive session for collective bargaining with School Secretaries, AFSCME Local 1703
• Approval of minutes from September 16, 2024 and November 5, 2024
• Meeting location: District Administration Office, 139 Pleasant Street, Tewksbury

The Negotiating Sub-Committee met in executive session and reached a verbal agreement with the School Secretaries AFSCME bargaining unit. The sub-committee also approved prior executive session minutes and adjourned without reconvening in open session.

• Entered executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy (2-0)
• Reached verbal agreement with secretaries unit on counter proposal and district's last offer
• Approved September 16, 2024 and November 5, 2024 executive session minutes (2-0)
• Adjourned at 6:00 p.m. (2-0)

Tewksbury Beautification Committee

The Beautification Committee will meet to review feedback from the Open Space Tree Walk. The body will also discuss planning for a next mini-clean up and the Spring Clean-Up.

• Approval of November 18, 2024 minutes
• Planning for next mini-clean up
• Open Space Tree Walk feedback
• Spring Clean-Up planning

The committee decided to postpone the next mini clean-up until spring due to winter weather. They also discussed the upcoming spring town-wide clean-up, considering scaling back the event to exclude vendors. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved minutes from November 18, 2024 meeting
• Decided to postpone next mini clean-up until spring
• Discussed scaling back spring clean-up to exclude vendors

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing on a retail marijuana license for Route 133 Cannabis, LLC at 1625 Andover Street. Also on the agenda: a presentation on the MCO Reuse project, a water abatement policy, and various business license renewals. The board will also review the town manager's report and a town counsel invoice.

• Public hearing for retail marijuana license at 1625 Andover Street
• MCO Reuse Presentation
• Water Abatement Policy discussion
• Renewals: Amusement, Auto, Common Victualler, Entertainment, and Liquor Licenses
• Town Counsel Invoice: October 16–31, 2024

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing and likely vote on a retail marijuana license for Route 133 Cannabis, LLC at 1625 Andover Street. The board will also hear a presentation on MCO reuse, consider a water abatement policy, and renew numerous business licenses. The meeting includes reports from the Town Manager and board members.

• Public hearing on retail marijuana license for Route 133 Cannabis, LLC at 1625 Andover Street
• Presentation on MCO reuse by Trahan
• Water Abatement Policy discussion
• Renewals of amusement, auto, common victualler, entertainment, and liquor licenses
• Town Counsel invoice for October 16–31, 2024

Massachusetts Cultural Council

The Tewksbury Cultural Council will hold a business meeting to elect leadership positions (chair, treasurer, clerk) and review individual grant applications for 2025 funding. Members will also confirm the local grant amount from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and follow up on 2024 grant financials. A public comment period will allow applicants to speak about their requests.

• Election of chair, treasurer, and clerk for one-year terms
• Confirmation of the Massachusetts Cultural Council local grant amount for Tewksbury in 2025
• Review and vote on individual grant applications for 2025 funding
• Follow-up on grant financials from 2024 and previous years
• Public comment period for grant applicants

Board of Health

The Board of Health will hold a continued public hearing regarding tobacco sales violations at 365 Petroil, 365 Main St., following a compliance check. The board will also discuss the 2025 meeting calendar and receive health department reports on food permit renewals, COVID test availability, and a coat drive. Board member comments include updates on fluoride discussion and microblading.

• Continued public hearing for tobacco sales violation at 365 Petroil, 365 Main St.
• Discussion on 2025 Meeting Calendar dates
• Health Department report on food permit renewal update
• COVID test availability and coat drive updates
• Board comments on fluoride discussion and microblading updates

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request from David Plunkett for MCP/Howland Burtt Owner LLC to construct a support column for a billboard facing Interstate 93 at 3 Executive Place. The board will also approve minutes from October 24, 2024.

• Variance request under Section 6.3.A for setbacks to build a 45'x14.6' billboard support column at 3 Executive Place (Map 115, Lot 7, Industrial 1 zone)
• Approval of minutes from October 24, 2024

Conservation Commission

The Tewksbury Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on Notices of Intent for properties at 72 North Billerica Road and 1628 & 1636 Shawsheen Street. The commission will also consider several Requests for Certificate of Compliance and an Emergency Certification. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and an administrator's report.

• Public hearing: Notice of Intent for Maureen Herald at 72 North Billerica Road
• Public hearing: Notice of Intent for Robert Zwicker at 1628 & 1636 Shawsheen Street
• Request for Certificate of Compliance for James Hanley at 0 Carl Donald Drive
• Request for Certificate of Compliance for Robin Potter at 90 Juniper Lane
• Emergency Certification for Jarna Saggese at 305 Pleasant Street

Council on Aging

This is a routine monthly meeting of the Tewksbury Council on Aging. The board will approve prior minutes, review November financials, and discuss the December events calendar. A notable discussion item is whether to cancel the December board meeting due to the holiday. The meeting also includes introductions for a new board member and updates from the Friends of the Elderly.

• Approval of minutes from October 15, 2024
• Presentation of November financials by the Treasurer
• Review of December 2024 Calendar of Events
• Discussion on canceling the December board meeting for the holiday
• Update from Friends of the Elderly

Planning Board

The Tewksbury Planning Board will hold a special permit hearing for Markow Capital Inc at 159 Lorum Street and a site plan review for Eugenie Sahyouni at 485 Main Street. The board will also confirm a remand decision for 30 East Street and consider a Scenic Drive Approval Not Required Plan. The agenda includes approval of October 21, 2024 minutes and administrative reports.

• 159 Lorum Street — Special Permit for Markow Capital Inc
• 485 Main Street — Site Plan Review for Eugenie Sahyouni
• 30 East Street — Remand Decision Confirmation
• Scenic Drive — Approval Not Required Plan
• Approval of October 21, 2024 minutes

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to introduce the new Town Manager, approve the October 1, 2024 meeting minutes, and set the 2025 meeting schedule. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Introduction of new Town Manager
• Approval of October 1, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of 2025 meeting dates

Tewksbury Beautification Committee

The Tewksbury Beautification Committee will approve minutes from Sept 16 and receive updates on switchbox art, next mini-cleanup, open space tree walk, and spring clean-up planning. Member comments will follow, then adjournment.

• Approval of Sept 16, 2024 meeting minutes
• Update on switchbox art initiative
• Planning for next mini-cleanup
• Discussion of Open Space Tree Walk
• Planning for Spring Clean-Up

Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee

The Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee will review minutes from October, discuss ongoing outreach including a Story Walk proposal from TPL, and receive updates on trail maps, signs, guided walks, and a winter tree walk. Stewardship items include a mini kiosk installation at Pinnacle, and the committee will hear a development update on the CWF project.

• Story Walk proposal by TPL
• Summer 2024 Guided Walk Program wrap-up
• Mini kiosk install at Pinnacle
• CWF development update
• Website, trail map and trail signs update

Housing Authority

The Tewksbury Housing Authority will consider the FY2025 budget and an executive director salary schedule in new business. Unfinished business includes kitchen renovations at the 1&4 PV units and a shower project at Saunders Circle. The board will also approve bills for November 2024 and receive a report on unit vacancies.

• FY 2025 Budget discussion
• ED Salary Schedule proposal
• 1&4 PV Kitchen Renovations (unfinished business)
• SC Shower Project (unfinished business)
• Approval of bills for November 2024

School Committee

The Tewksbury School Committee will meet to vote on payroll payments totaling over $3.5 million and an update to the TMHS walking track. The session includes a presentation on 2024 Spring MCAS results and a non-public session regarding collective bargaining for school nurses, secretaries, and TTA units.

• Payroll payments: $1,718,332.33 (period ending Oct 24) and $1,788,784.30 (period ending Nov 7)
• Vote on TMHS Walking Track Update
• Vote on School Committee meeting dates for January, March, and June 2025
• Personnel: New hires Alberto Abreu and Barbara Chappie; retirement of Heath Brook School Principal Terry Gerrish
• Presentation on 2024 Spring MCAS Update by Assistant Superintendent Nancy Milligan

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will meet to discuss items related to the Wilmington/Tewksbury Chamber and the Lowell Chamber. No other specific business or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion regarding Wilmington/Tewksbury Chamber
• Discussion regarding Lowell Chamber

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will review and vote on the proposed 2025 library closure dates. The meeting also covers facilities updates, staffing changes including a promotion, and the submission of the FY2026 budget to the Town Manager. A new Town Manager contract has been finalized.

• Promotion of Laura Falardeau to Children's Specialist
• Posting of full-time Library Clerical Assistant position
• Installation of ADA compliant changing tables in women's and children's bathrooms
• Proposed FY2026 library budget submitted to Town Manager
• Approval of 2025 library closure dates required

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to approve the Collection Development Policy. The board is also scheduled to approve the 2025 closing schedule and 2025 meeting dates.

• Approval of Collection Development Policy
• Approval of 2025 Closing Schedule
• Approval of 2025 BLT Meeting Dates

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing on a retail marijuana license for Route 133 Cannabis, LLC at 1625 Andover Street. Also scheduled are a tax classification hearing and discussion of a host community agreement for Pure Tewksbury at 1695 Shawsheen Street. Other items include a change of manager for The Pizza Bar, a one-day liquor license for Village Inn Steakhouse, and a DPW snow and ice presentation.

• Public hearing for retail marijuana license at 1625 Andover Street (Route 133 Cannabis, LLC)
• Tax Classification Hearing at 7:45 p.m.
• Host Community Agreement for Pure Tewksbury at 1695 Shawsheen Street
• Change of manager for R.V. Lecci LLC d/b/a The Pizza Bar at 1699 Shawsheen Street
• One-day liquor license for Broadway Village Foods Inc. d/b/a Village Inn Steakhouse

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing on the application of Route 133 Cannabis, LLC for a retail marijuana license at 1625 Andover Street. They will also conduct a tax classification hearing. Other items include a change of manager for The Pizza Bar's liquor license, a one-day liquor license for Village Inn Steakhouse, and discussion of a host community agreement for Pure Tewksbury.

• Public hearing for Route 133 Cannabis, LLC retail marijuana license at 1625 Andover Street
• Tax Classification Hearing at 7:45 p.m.
• One-day liquor license request for Village Inn Steakhouse on December 14, 2024 (6:00-10:00 p.m.)
• Discussion of Host Community Agreement for Pure Tewksbury at 1695 Shawsheen Street
• DPW Snow and Ice Presentation and Water Abatement Policy discussion

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is meeting to review several requests for Certificates of Compliance. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a Determination of Applicability and discuss the 2025 meeting calendar.

• Public Hearing: Determination of Applicability for 305 Pleasant Street
• Emergency Certificate for 190 Marston Street
• Certificate of Compliance requests for 70 Wells Drive, 100 Apple Hill Drive, and 150 John Street
• Certificate of Compliance requests for 300 Ames Pond Drive, 715 Main Street, and 1563 Andover Street
• Discussion of 2025 Meeting Calendar

School Committee

The Negotiating Sub-Committee will meet in executive session to discuss collective bargaining with the School Secretaries union, AFSCME Council 93 Local 1703. The committee will also approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Executive session for collective bargaining with School Secretaries, AFSCME Local 1703
• Approval of meeting minutes from September 16, 2024 and October 22, 2024

Select Board

The Select Board will meet at 5:00 p.m. for an executive session to discuss the Town Manager's contract, followed by an open session at 5:10 p.m. for potential action on the contract. The meeting ends with adjournment.

• Executive session and open session regarding the Town Manager contract

School Committee

The Policy Subcommittee will review and discuss several student-related policies, including attendance, dress code, bus conduct, fundraising, fees, and cell phone policies. The meeting is a workshop; no final votes are expected. Policies reviewed by the head nurse and background check policies are also on the agenda.

• Review of JH-Student Absences and Excuses
• Review of JICA-Dress Code and JICC-Student Conduct on School Buses
• Discussion of cell phone policies for staff and students
• Review of JQ-Student Fees, Fines, and Charges
• Review of ADDA-Background Checks and CORI policies

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to hold an executive session regarding the Town Manager's contract. No other public business is scheduled for this meeting.

• Executive Session: Town Manager Contract

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is meeting to hold an executive session reviewing FY2025 real estate exemption applications, FY2026 Chapter Land applications, and pending Appellate Tax Board cases. The meeting also includes an informal public comment period and routine old/new business.

• Review of FY2025 Real Estate Exemption Applications
• Review of FY2026 Chapter Land Applications
• Review of Pending Appellate Tax Board Cases
• Informal session for public comment

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to approve previous minutes and provide an introduction to online permitting and training. The agenda contains no scheduled public hearings or zoning decisions.

• Approval of August 29, 2024 minutes
• Introduction to Online Permitting and Training

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will discuss and vote on approving 'A Library for All: TPL Strategic Plan 2025-2028'. They will also review the Collection Development Policy and hear reports from the director and Friends of the Library.

• Vote to approve 'A Library for All: TPL Strategic Plan 2025-2028'
• Review of Collection Development Policy
• Director’s comments and report from Friends of the Library

School Committee

The Negotiating Sub-Committee is meeting in executive session to conduct collective bargaining with the School Secretaries, AFSCME Council 93, Local 1703. The committee will also review minutes from the September 16, 2024 meeting.

• Collective bargaining with School Secretaries, AFSCME Council 93, Local 1703

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a working session on water distribution and consider several license transfers and modifications. New business includes a cell tower lease at 999 Whipple Road, sale of town-owned parcels, changes to retail marijuana hours of operation, and an easement for a DPW and school maintenance facility. The board will also discuss the reuse of the Trahan site and the State Hospital property. Appointments to the Massachusetts Cultural Council and Council on Aging are on the agenda.

• Cell tower lease at 999 Whipple Road
• Sale of town-owned parcels
• Retail marijuana regulations: change of hours of operation
• National Grid easement for DPW and school maintenance facility on Whipple Road
• Trahan reuse and State Hospital discussion

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a working session on water distribution at 6:00 p.m., followed by public hearings on liquor license changes, a utility pole relocation, and a common victualler license. New business includes discussion of a cell tower lease at 999 Whipple Road, sale of town-owned parcels, and changes to retail marijuana hours of operation.

• Working session: Water distribution discussion
• Cell tower lease at 999 Whipple Road (new business)
• Sale of town-owned parcels
• Retail marijuana regulations: change of hours of operation
• National Grid/Verizon pole relocation on Pine Street (public hearing)

Planning Board

The Tewksbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a Family Suite Special Permit for 24 Sheridan Lane, requested by Robert and Maria Smith. The board will also approve minutes from October 7, 2024, receive committee and town planner reports, and discuss the 2025 meeting calendar.

• Public hearing on Family Suite Special Permit for 24 Sheridan Lane (Robert and Maria Smith)
• Approval of minutes from October 7, 2024
• Review of proposed 2025 meeting calendar

The Tewksbury Planning Board approved a Family Suite Special Permit for 24 Sheridan Lane, allowing Robert and Maria Smith to legalize an existing accessory apartment for his mother-in-law. The board also canceled the November 4, 2024 meeting due to no scheduled public hearings. Minutes from October 7, 2024 were approved, and the 2025 meeting calendar was tabled pending full attendance.

• Approved minutes of October 7, 2024 (4-0)
• Canceled November 4, 2024 meeting (4-0)
• Approved Family Suite Special Permit for 24 Sheridan Lane (4-0)
• Tabled 2025 meeting calendar until all members present

Board of Health

The Board of Health will hold a continued public hearing on tobacco sales violations found during annual compliance checks. The hearing requires the permit holder for 365 Petroil at 365 Main St. to present a plan to avoid further violations. Other business includes setting the 2025 meeting calendar, discussing microblading regulations, and hearing reports on food permit renewals, flu shots, a coat drive, and a mammogram van event.

• Continued public hearing on tobacco sales violations at 365 Petroil, 365 Main St. (violation July 23, 2024)
• Discussion of microblading regulations (old business)
• Food permit renewals started (health department report)
• Flu shots available from Ashley, Public Health Nurse
• Dana Farber Mammogram van at Senior Center on November 7

Housing Authority

The Tewksbury Housing Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve October bills, receive reports on unit vacancies and the Foster Place II Lottery, and discuss unfinished business including kitchen renovations. New business includes an Affirmative Action Goal Plan, proposals for rubbish service, and upgrades to the DD Community Hall and Congregate Building.

• Approval of bills for October 2024
• Report on unit vacancies and Foster Place II Lottery
• 1&4PV Kitchen Renovations (unfinished business)
• Affirmative Action Goal Plan (new business)
• Rubbish Proposals and DD Community Hall/Congregate Building upgrades

Select Board

The Select Board will review a presentation regarding the Trahan Reuse. The board is also scheduled to discuss the appointment of a Town Manager and hold an executive session for contract negotiations.

• Trahan Reuse Presentation
• Town Manager Appointment
• Executive Session: Town Manager Contract Negotiations

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold multiple public hearings on Requests for Determination of Applicability, Notices of Intent, and an Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation for properties in Tewksbury. The commission will also consider several Requests for Certificate of Compliance, Emergency Certifications at three addresses, and a Superseding Order of Conditions for Maclellan Oil. Old and new business includes discussion of the proposed 2025 meeting calendar.

• Public Hearing for Notice of Intent by Meera Cousens at 19 Bemis Circle
• Public Hearing for Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation by Bob Zwicker at 1628 Shawsheen Street
• Emergency Certifications at 30 First Street, 305 Pleasant Street, and 1120 Andover Street
• Maclellan Oil – Superseding Order of Conditions under Old Business
• Proposed 2025 meeting calendar

Economic Development Committee

The October 16, 2024 meeting of the Tewksbury Economic Development Committee has been canceled. No business will be conducted.

• Meeting canceled

School Committee

The Tewksbury School Committee will hold a regular meeting beginning with an executive session for collective bargaining discussions with multiple bargaining units. In public session, they will vote on a TMHS International Trip Proposal, a request to add a school nurse website, non-union salary increases, and approve payroll bills totaling $3,314,477.80. They will also receive updates on the FY26 budget timeline, summer reading participation, and unofficial October 1 enrollment counts.

• Vote on TMHS International Trip Proposal
• Vote to add TPS School Nurse Website to the district website
• Vote on non-union salaried increase
• Approval of payroll bills: $1,539,832.50 (Sept 26) and $1,774,645.30 (Oct 10)
• Donation of six SEL courses valued at $750 from Heidi Rubera

Council on Aging

The Tewksbury Council on Aging will hold a routine meeting with a key action: interviewing Richard J. Herrick for an open board seat. Other items include approving September minutes, reviewing September financials, and receiving the director's report and November events calendar.

• Interview of Richard J. Herrick for COA Board seat
• Approval of September 17, 2024 minutes
• September financial report from Treasurer
• November 2024 calendar of events
• Discussion of 'Elements of an Effective Council on Aging Board'

Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee

The Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee is meeting to review outreach programs and stewardship proposals. The body will discuss updates to trail maps and signs, as well as specific site improvements.

• New trail proposal at Bligh St
• Mini kiosk install proposal at Pinnacle
• Winter Community Market dates: Nov 14, Dec 12, Jan 9, Feb 13
• Website, trail map, and trail signs update
• CWF development update

Select Board

The Tewksbury Select Board will hold public interviews with three finalists for the town manager position: Kevin Harutunian, John Curran, and Kelly Axtell. The interviews are scheduled at 5:15 p.m., 6:15 p.m., and 7:15 p.m. respectively. Axtell's resume and cover letter are included in the agenda packet. No decision is expected at this meeting.

• Interview with Kevin Harutunian at 5:15 p.m.
• Interview with John Curran at 6:15 p.m.
• Interview with Kelly Axtell at 7:15 p.m.
• Next Select Board meeting scheduled for October 22, 2024

Select Board

The Select Board will conduct interviews for the town manager position with three candidates: Kevin Harutunian, John Curran, and Kelly Axtell. They will also consider a one-day change of hours on the liquor license for Brothers Sports Bar and Grille at 553 Main Street. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn at 8:15 p.m.

• Town manager candidate interviews for Kevin Harutunian, John Curran, and Kelly Axtell
• One-day change of hours on liquor license for T & O Corporation d/b/a Brothers Sports Bar and Grille at 553 Main Street

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to consider special permit applications for family suites at two residential properties. The board will also review minutes from the September 23, 2024 meeting.

• Family Suite Special Permit application for 81 Navillus Road
• Family Suite Special Permit application for 60 Oxford Road

School Committee

The Tewksbury School Committee Policy Subcommittee will discuss revisions to multiple student policies including absences, dress code, bus conduct, organizations, fundraising, activity accounts, conduct, corporal punishment, and fees. They will also review background check policies and hold a discussion on cell phone policies for staff and students. This is a workshop meeting to propose changes, not final decisions.

• Review of student conduct policies including Dress Code (JICA) and Student Conduct on School Buses (JICC)
• Discussion of cell phone policies for staff and students
• Review of background check policies (ADDA, ADDA-R, OCA)
• Review of student fees, fines, and charges (JQ)
• Review of student fundraising activities (JJE, JJE-E) and activity accounts (JJF)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to review requests for Certificates of Compliance and emergency certifications for four residential properties. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from June 26, 2024.

• Certificate of Compliance request: 100 Apple Hill Drive
• Certificate of Compliance request: 0 Foster Lane
• Emergency Certification: 49 Country Club Drive
• Emergency Certification: 21 Dirlam Lane

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss additional actions on Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles and other committee business. The meeting is scheduled to recess by 6:50 PM for the Special Town Meeting.

• Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles
• Budget transfers
• Approval of September 16 and September 23, 2024 meeting minutes
• Ratification of Recording Secretary timesheet

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting to discuss Town Meeting Articles. No other specific agenda items were listed.

• Town Meeting Articles

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals received no applications for its September 26, 2024 meeting, so the meeting is effectively cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 24, 2024.

School Committee

The Tewksbury School Committee will hold a special meeting to vote on proposed 2024-2027 collective bargaining agreements with the Tewksbury Teachers Association and the Tewksbury Education Support Personnel Association. These contracts cover wages, working conditions, and other terms for teachers and support staff. The meeting includes only these two votes and adjournment.

• Vote on 2024-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement with Tewksbury Teachers Association
• Vote on 2024-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement with Tewksbury Education Support Personnel Association

School Committee

The Negotiating Subcommittee of the Tewksbury School Committee is meeting in executive session to discuss collective bargaining with the Food Service Association. They will also approve minutes from the prior meeting. No public action items are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from September 9, 2024
• Engaging in collective bargaining with the Food Service Association

School Committee

The Negotiating Sub-Committee of the Tewksbury School Committee will meet in executive session to engage in collective bargaining with the School Custodians/Maintenance union, AFSCME Council 93, Local 1703. The sub-committee will also approve minutes from a previous meeting. This is a non-public session.

• Approve meeting minutes from September 16, 2024
• Collective bargaining with School Custodians/Maintenance, AFSCME Council 93, Local 1703

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a continued hearing on a joint pole petition on Shawsheen Street, discuss the reuse of Trahan School, review the retail marijuana application process, consider funding for an affordable home build, and review articles for the Special Town Meeting. Also on the agenda are water abatement, water meter discussion, approval of Halloween trick-or-treat hours, and routine items.

• Continued joint pole petition on Shawsheen Street (National Grid/Verizon, #30805613)
• Approval of Halloween Trick or Treat hours (6:00–8:00 p.m.)
• Trahan School Reuse Discussion
• Retail Marijuana Application Process Discussion
• Tewksbury Affordable Home Build – Request for Funding

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a continued public hearing on a petition by National Grid and Verizon to install three utility poles on Shawsheen Street to serve a new warehouse development at 1600 Shawsheen Street. They will also discuss developing a retail marijuana application process, consider a funding request for the Tewksbury Affordable Home Build, and review articles for the Special Town Meeting. Additionally, the board will set Halloween trick-or-treat hours from 6-8 p.m. and discuss the reuse of Trahan School.

• Public hearing (continued) on National Grid/Verizon petition to install 3 jointly owned poles on Shawsheen Street for warehouse at 1600 Shawsheen Street
• Discussion of retail marijuana application process
• Tewksbury Affordable Home Build — request for funding
• Review of Special Town Meeting warrant articles
• Approval of Halloween trick-or-treat hours: 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Planning Board

The Tewksbury Planning Board will discuss and potentially decide on several items, including approval of minutes, committee reports, and administrative actions. Key items include a special permit request for a family suite at 170 Charles Drive, zoning bylaw amendments for the upcoming Special Town Meeting warrant, and a continued site plan review for a solar installation at 611 Main Street. The board will also consider as-built acceptance and bond release for 1023 East Street.

• 1023 East Street – As-Built Acceptance & Bond Release
• 170 Charles Drive – Family Suite Special Permit
• Zoning Bylaw Amendments – Special Town Meeting Warrant
• 611 Main Street – Site Plan Review, Solar and Use Special Permit, Land Disturbance Permit (continued)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is holding a public hearing on the warrant articles for the October 1, 2024 Special Town Meeting. The agenda also includes review of finance reports and transfers, as well as discussion of committee representation on the Economic Development Committee.

• Public hearing on Special Town Meeting warrant articles for October 1, 2024
• Finance reports and transfers from the Town Manager
• Discussion of Finance Committee representation on the Economic Development Committee
• Approval of meeting minutes from September 16, 2024

The Finance Committee held a public hearing on all 14 warrant articles for the October 1 Special Town Meeting, voting to recommend each article. Recommendations included funding for FY24 budget priorities, free cash transfers, collective bargaining agreements, and a $2.8 million bond for the Ella Flemings School rehabilitation. Articles 8, 15, and 16 were tabled, and the committee appointed Jomarie Buckley to the Economic Development Committee.

• Adopted Article 1 (FY24 budget appropriations) 6-0-1
• Adopted Article 2 (free cash transfers) 6-0-1
• Adopted Article 3 as amended (unpaid bills) 7-0
• Adopted Article 4 (police union contract) 6-0-1
• Adopted Article 5 (fire union contract) 7-0
• Adopted Article 6 (sewer retained earnings) 6-1
• Adopted Article 7 (water retained earnings) 6-1
• Adopted Article 9 (Ella Flemings School bond) 6-1

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will hold a public meeting to review FY2025 real estate exemption applications and discuss pending Appellate Tax Board cases. An informal session allows visitors to address the board. The meeting includes executive and regular sessions.

• Review FY2025 Real Estate Exemption Applications
• Review of Pending Appellate Tax Board Cases
• Informal session for public comment

Historic Commission

The Tewksbury Historical Commission will hold a reorganization meeting to elect a chair, vice-chair, and clerk, and to assign a representative to the Community Preservation Committee. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Clerk
• Appointment of Community Preservation Committee representative

School Committee

This meeting of the Tewksbury School Committee Negotiating Sub-Committee was canceled. The only agenda item was an executive session for collective bargaining with the School Secretaries, AFSCME Council 93, Local 1703.

• Meeting canceled
• Proposed executive session to discuss collective bargaining with School Secretaries union

School Committee

The Policy Subcommittee is meeting to conduct a workshop. The primary focus of the session is a review of the online policy manual.

• Review of Online Policy Manual

Town Manager Screening Committee

The Town Administrator Screening Committee will meet to approve prior minutes, discuss interview format and questions for candidates, and then enter executive session under M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(8) to review resumes and interview applicants. The committee is tasked with selecting finalists to present to the Select Board. The meeting will not return to open session.

• Approve minutes from previous meeting
• Discuss interview format and questions for Town Administrator candidates
• Enter executive session to review resumes and interview applicants (M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(8))
• Purpose: select finalists to present to the Select Board
• No return to open session after executive session

Board of Health

The Board of Health will hear from three permit holders regarding plans to avoid future tobacco sales violations to minors. The meeting also includes a presentation on Addiction Awareness Month and Narcan training.

• Compliance hearing: 365 Petroil, 365 Main St. (July 23, 2024 violation)
• Compliance hearing: ELKS Fuel Inc, 2 Main St. (July 23, 2024 violation)
• Compliance hearing: The Tobacconist, 1875 Main St. (July 23, 2024 violation)
• Narcan training and statistics presentation by Maria Ruggiero
• Microblading updates

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review several requests for Certificates of Compliance for various residential properties. The body will also hold public hearings regarding a Determination of Applicability and a Notice of Intent.

• Public hearing: Determination of Applicability for Joseph Charbonier at 110 Breckenridge Road
• Public hearing: Notice of Intent for Maureen Herald at 110 Arkansas Road
• Enforcement Order for Bethany Mcgouldrick at 19 Pond Street
• Certificate of Compliance requests for 135 Pleasant Street, 20 First Street, 44 California Road, 165 Livingston Street, 141 Eastgate Road, and 913 East Street

Town Manager Screening Committee

The Town Administrator Screening Committee will meet to approve prior minutes, discuss interview format and questions, and then enter executive session to review resumes and interview applicants for the Town Administrator position. The committee will not return to open session after the executive session.

• Approve minutes from previous meeting
• Discuss interview format and questions for Town Administrator candidates
• Executive session under M.G.L. Ch. 30A §21(a)(8) to review resumes and interview applicants
• No return to open session after executive session

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will meet to review and discuss three key documents: the Community Guide, the Business Guide, and the Tewksbury Vision Plan. Members will also discuss topics for future meetings. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Review and discuss the Community Guide
• Review and discuss the Business Guide
• Review and discuss the Tewksbury Vision Plan
• Discussion of topics for future meetings and agendas

The Economic Development Committee met and discussed marketing the town through a postcard-style community guide, reviewed the business guide, and considered the Tewksbury Vision Plan. They also discussed inviting local Chambers of Commerce to a future meeting. No formal decisions or votes were recorded.

• Discussed creating a postcard-type community guide for marketing
• Reviewed pros and cons of the town for business guide
• Discussed inviting Chambers to a meeting and prepared potential questions
• No motions or votes taken on substantive items

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee is meeting to review and discuss an article for the 2024 Special Town Meeting. The session also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• 2024 Special Town Meeting Article

School Committee

The School Committee will convene for a regular meeting starting with an executive session to discuss collective bargaining with the TTA (teachers), ESP (aides), custodians, secretaries, TAG (administrators), nurses, and food services bargaining units. After reconvening in open session, the committee will vote on minutes from recent meetings and approve payroll totaling over $4 million. New hires and a donation to the Wynn Drama Program are among the consent agenda items.

• Executive session for collective bargaining with 7 bargaining units (TTA, ESP, Custodians, Secretaries, TAG, Nurses, Food Services)
• Approval of payroll totaling $4,279,976.04 for three payroll periods ending August 15, August 29, and September 12, 2024
• New hires including teachers, aides, and food service staff for the 2024-2025 school year
• Recognition of Tewksbury Police Department School Resource Officer Katrina Valeri and Precision HR Solutions aide Jennifer McNeal
• Raffle requests from TMHS Soccer Boosters (October 15 and 17, 2024) and TMHS Field Hockey Booster Club (September 3 – November 10, 2024)

The Tewksbury School Committee approved three payroll periods totaling over $4.2 million and the consent agenda, which included new hires and raffles. A donation to the Wynn Middle School Drama Program failed on a 2-0-2 vote because only two members voted yes, lacking a quorum. The committee also entered executive session to discuss collective bargaining and approved prior meeting minutes.

• Approved payroll for Aug 15, 2024 ($1,456,969.87) (4-0)
• Approved payroll for Aug 29, 2024 ($1,287,725.08) (4-0)
• Approved payroll for Sep 12, 2024 ($1,535,281.09) (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda except Wynn donation (4-0)
• Wynn Middle School Drama Program donation failed (2-0-2)
• Approved Aug 14 retreat and regular business minutes (4-0)
• Approved Sep 5 negotiations subcommittee minutes (2-0-2)
• Entered executive session for collective bargaining (4-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold discussions on three scheduled items: a 40B comprehensive permit proposal for 87 Vernon Street by Middlesex Green Realty Trust, and two separate redevelopment proposals for Trahan Elementary School from CHOICE, Inc. with Icon, and from MCO & Associates. The meeting also includes time for residents, new business, town manager reports, and board member reports.

• Discussion of 40B comprehensive permit for 87 Vernon Street
• Discussion of Trahan Elementary School redevelopment proposal from CHOICE, Inc. and Icon
• Discussion of Trahan Elementary School redevelopment proposal from MCO & Associates

Council on Aging

The Tewksbury Council on Aging / Senior Center will hold a regular board meeting to review August financials, approve previous minutes, and discuss the October calendar of events. The main new business is interviewing Paul Galinis for a vacant board seat.

• Interview Paul Galinis for COA board seat
• Review of August financials
• Approval of August 6, 2024 minutes
• Discussion: Elements of an Effective Council on Aging Board
• October 2024 Calendar of Events announcement

The Council on Aging approved the August minutes and financials, tabled discussion on the 'Elements of an Effective Council on Aging Board' document, and tabled the appointment of Paul Galinis while advertising the position. The board also discussed upcoming events and building updates.

• Approved August 6, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved August financials
• Tabled discussion on 'Elements of an Effective Council on Aging Board' document
• Tabled discussion on Paul Galinis and advertised the position

Tewksbury Beautification Committee

The Tewksbury Beautification Committee is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from July and receive updates on the switchbox art initiative and the Adopt-An-Island Program. No votes on funding or ordinances are scheduled; the agenda consists of routine reports and member comments.

• Approval of minutes from July 1, 2024
• Update on switchbox art project
• Discussion of Adopt-An-Island Program
• Member comments

The committee voted to retire the Adopt-An-Island program due to ongoing upkeep issues. They will send letters to current and expiring participants, giving 60 days to remove signs and plantings. The committee also accepted the July 1, 2024 minutes as amended and discussed switchbox art updates.

• Retired Adopt-An-Island program (unanimous)
• Approved sending letters to expiring participants with 60-day removal notice
• Approved sending letters to current participants ending obligations after 3 years
• Accepted July 1, 2024 minutes as amended (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board is meeting to conduct an executive session. The sole agenda item is to discuss strategy regarding litigation.

• Executive Session to discuss litigation strategy per M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Section 21(a), Item 3

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss articles for a Special Town Meeting and review the Intradepartmental & Reserve Funds Transfer Policy. The body will also address fund transfers and committee representation.

• Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles
• Review of Intradepartmental & Reserve Funds Transfer Policy
• Fund transfers
• Finance Committee representation on Elementary School Building, Green, Economic Development, and By-Law committees

The Finance Committee reviewed 16 warrant articles for the upcoming Special Town Meeting, covering budget adjustments, capital expenditures, labor agreements, and a $3.8 million rehabilitation of the Ella Flemings School. No votes were taken on the articles; the committee will hold a public hearing on September 23. The committee did approve the Interdepartmental & Reserve Funds Transfer Policy (5-1) and the July 1, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0).

• Approved Interdepartmental & Reserve Funds Transfer Policy (5-1)
• Approved July 1, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Reviewed 16 Special Town Meeting warrant articles (no vote)
• Discussed $3.8M Ella Flemings School rehabilitation article (no vote)

School Committee

The Tewksbury School Committee's Negotiating Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss collective bargaining with the School Secretaries, represented by AFSCME Council 93, Local 1703. The meeting will be held in executive session. They will also approve minutes from June 26, 2024 and July 11, 2024.

• Approval of minutes from June 26, 2024
• Approval of minutes from July 11, 2024
• Collective bargaining with School Secretaries, AFSCME Council 93, Local 1703

The Negotiating Sub-Committee met in executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the School Secretaries AFSCME unit. Both sides exchanged counter proposals, and the committee approved prior meeting minutes. No final agreement was reached; the next meeting is scheduled for September 23, 2024.

• Convened executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy (2-0)
• Approved June 26, 2024 and July 11, 2024 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Scheduled next negotiating meeting for September 23, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

School Committee

The Negotiating Sub-Committee will enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining with the School Custodian union (AFSCME Council 93, Local 1703) and to approve minutes from a previous meeting. No public action items are scheduled.

• Executive session: Approve meeting minutes from July 24, 2024
• Executive session: Engage in collective bargaining with AFSCME Council 93, Local 1703 for School Custodians

The Negotiating Sub-Committee met in executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the School Custodians and Maintenance AFSCME unit. They reviewed counterproposals and scheduled the next meeting for September 24, 2024. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and focused on negotiation discussions.

• Convened executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy (2-0)
• Approved July 24, 2024 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for September 24, 2024 at 3:30 p.m.

Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee

The Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee is meeting to review outreach efforts and development updates. The body will discuss the kickoff of a wetland restoration project and a new trail proposal.

• Poplar St and Mollie Drive Wetland Restoration Project kickoff
• Trail proposal off Bligh St
• Pickle ball court update
• Community Market report
• Website, trail map, and trail signs update

The Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee approved minutes from June and July, reviewed ongoing projects, and discussed several development items. Four bids were received for the CWF boardwalks, and the committee will address an easement flag for the Harvard Cemetery. The $1.5 million Rocco's Dump remediation project is in design and permitting, including debris removal at Mollie Drive and wetland restoration at Poplar Well Fields. No formal votes were taken on these items; the meeting was primarily informational.

• Approved minutes of June 13, 2024 and July 11, 2024 meetings
• Received four bids for CWF boardwalks (no action taken)
• Agreed to flag proposed Harvard Cemetery easement for survey by GCG
• Noted Rocco's Dump remediation project in design and permitting phase
• Discussed formalizing a spur trail off Bligh Street trail (research pending)
• Noted invasive removal at the Launch on hold due to wetland restrictions

Housing Authority

The Tewksbury Housing Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve September bills, review the Executive Director's report on unit vacancies and the Annual Plan Report, and address unfinished business including the Saunders Circle Shower Project, kitchen renovations at 1&4 PV, and the PV Roof Project.

• Approval of bills for September 2024
• Executive Director report on unit vacancies and Annual Plan Report
• Unfinished business: Saunders Circle Shower Project
• Unfinished business: 1&4 PV Kitchen Renovations
• Unfinished business: PV Roof Project

The Tewksbury Housing Authority approved the August minutes, September bills, and two contractor payment requests (CSC/CFC) for the Pondview Lane roof and Saunders Circle shower projects, all by 4-0 votes. The board reviewed the FY2025 annual plan and was informed of unit vacancies and project updates. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved August 15, 2024 minutes (4-0)
• Authorized and approved September 2024 bills (4-0)
• Approved CSC/CFC for Pondview Lane roof replacement (4-0)
• Approved CSC/CFC for Saunders Circle shower project (4-0)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review the "A Library for All: TPL Strategic Plan 2025-2028." The meeting also includes a review of minutes from May and June 2024.

• Review of 'A Library for All: TPL Strategic Plan 2025-2028'
• Review of May 14, 2024 and June 11, 2024 minutes

The Board of Library Trustees voted unanimously to change the library's December holiday closing dates to December 24, 25, and 26, while remaining open on December 30 and closing only on December 31. The board also accepted the minutes from the May 14 and June 11 meetings, with one abstention on the May minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included updates on the strategic plan, staffing, and Friends of the Library events.

• Approved adjusted December holiday closing hours (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of 5/14/24 as amended (Cathy Dwyer and Bonnie Page abstaining)
• Accepted minutes of 6/11/24 as amended

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees is reviewing a Director's Report regarding staffing updates and facility operations. The Director is proposing a shift in December holiday closures to accommodate staff leave requests. A final draft of the TPL Long Range Plan was presented for editorial review.

• Proposed December closures: December 24-26 and December 31
• Review of TPL Long Range Plan draft
• Search for a new Children’s Librarian
• National Library Card Sign-Up month promotion at 13 Tewksbury locations
• Banned Books Week Read-In events scheduled for September 22-28, 2024

Select Board

The Select Board will begin with an executive session to discuss contract negotiations for the Police Chief and collective bargaining. Following that, the board will consider entertainment and food licenses, a pole petition, and new business including union contracts, an easement approval, and short-term borrowing for Center Elementary School.

• Executive Session: Police Chief contract and collective bargaining
• Kyoto of Tewksbury, Inc.: Entertainment License at 1487 Main Street
• Approval of Easement at 1023 and 1029 East Street
• Short-term Borrowing for Center Elementary School
• Police Patrolmen and Firefighters Union contracts

Select Board

The Select Board will enter executive session to negotiate the Police Chief contract and collective bargaining, then hold a public hearing on an entertainment license for Kyoto of Tewksbury at 1487 Main Street. Other items include approval of a common victualler license for Edible, a pole petition for National Grid/Verizon, and discussion of union contracts for police patrolmen and firefighters. The board will also consider an easement, a historic commission resignation and appointment, and schedule interviews for the Trahan Reuse.

• Executive Session: Negotiation of Police Chief contract and collective bargaining
• Public hearing: Entertainment license for Kyoto of Tewksbury, Inc. at 1487 Main Street (indoor amplification for function hall)
• Common Victualler License for Aariv Inc. d/b/a Edible at 1721 Main Street, Unit 6
• Approval of easement at 1023 and 1029 East Street
• Consideration of Police Patrolmen and Firefighters Union contracts

The Select Board met in executive session on September 10, 2024, to discuss strategy for collective bargaining, contract negotiations, and the police chief contract. The board voted unanimously to enter the session and later adjourned with a 4-0 vote. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Entered executive session for strategy on collective bargaining, contract negotiations, and police chief contract (unanimous)
• Adjourned executive session (4-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider use and solar special permits, site plan review, and a land disturbance permit for 611 Main Street. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and committee reports.

• 611 Main Street – Sterling Capital LLC: Use and Solar Special Permits, Site Plan Review, Land Disturbance Permit
• Approval of Minutes: May 13, June 3, June 17, 2024
• Committee Reports and Town Planner's Report

The Tewksbury Planning Board unanimously voted to continue the Use and Solar Special Permits, Site Plan Review, and Land Disturbance Permit for 611 Main Street (Sterling Capital LLC) to September 23, 2024, after discussion of site plans, traffic concerns, and landscaping. The board also approved minutes from three prior meetings and discussed proposed exemptions for digital menu board signs, but took no final action on the sign language.

• Approved minutes for May 13, June 3, and June 17, 2024 (5-0)
• Continued 611 Main St. use/solar permits, site plan review, land disturbance permit to 9/23/24 (5-0)
• Waived public reading for 611 Main St. application (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:17 PM (5-0)

School Committee

The Tewksbury School Committee Negotiating Sub-Committee is meeting to enter executive session for the purpose of collective bargaining with the Food Service Association. No other business is scheduled.

• Executive session for collective bargaining with the Food Service Association

The Negotiating Sub-Committee met with Food Services Association representatives and moved into executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy. No decisions were made; the committee reviewed proposals and will continue discussions at the next meeting on September 24, 2024.

• Convened executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy (2-0)
• Reviewed Food Services Association proposal and current contract
• Discussed extra hours for students remaining at TMHS
• Salary not discussed; TPS to review and bring back to next meeting
• Action items: review proposals, review new contract section, discuss with Debralee Mugford

School Committee

The Tewksbury School Committee Negotiating Sub-Committee is meeting to conduct collective bargaining with the TTA Teacher and Education Support Personnel bargaining units. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and executive session to discuss bargaining strategy.

• Approval of minutes from June 26, 2024
• Collective bargaining with TTA Teacher and Education Support Personnel Bargaining Units (open session)
• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with TTA units

The Negotiating Subcommittee reached tentative collective bargaining agreements with the Tewksbury Teachers Association (TTA) and the Education Support Personnel Association (ESPA) for 2024-2027. The subcommittee also approved the June 26, 2024 meeting minutes. The meeting included multiple executive sessions for caucus before reconvening in open session.

• Reached tentative agreements with TTA and ESPA for 2024-2027 (2-0)
• Approved June 26, 2024 meeting minutes (2-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is meeting to consider multiple requests for certificates of compliance for completed projects, hold public hearings on whether activities on three properties are subject to wetland regulations, and address enforcement orders for alleged violations. The agenda also includes emergency certifications, old business, and a bylaw update.

• Public hearings for Determinations of Applicability: 7 Margaret Rd (Timothy Yost), 15 Ponderosa Rd (Eric Murray), 34 French St (Constantine Malek)
• Certificates of Compliance: 6 Kneeland Rd (Kenneth and Lisa Hills), 257 Old Boston Rd (Alison Milliman), 390 Kendall Rd (Mark Tortorici), 1023 East St (Meera Cousens)
• Enforcement Orders: 19 Pond St (Bethany Mcgouldrick), 765 Whipple Rd (Jose Deoliveira & Meirielle Dosreis), Foster Lane (Kevin O’Brien)
• Emergency Certifications: 20 Riverdale Ave, 45 Pine St, 62 Juniper Ln
• Old business: Enforcement order at 58 Chuckies Way (Mike Robitaille)

The Tewksbury Conservation Commission approved four Certificates of Compliance for completed projects, issued three Negative Determinations of Applicability for proposed work, and ratified three emergency certifications. The commission also closed two enforcement orders, continued one, and approved new regulations. All votes were unanimous.

• Issued Certificate of Compliance to Kenneth and Lisa Hills for 6 Kneeland Road (3-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance to Alison Milliman for 257 Old Boston Road (3-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance to Mark Tortorici for 390 Kendall Road (3-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance to Meera Cousens for 1023 East Street (4-0)
• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability to Timothy Yost for 7 Margaret Road (4-0)
• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability to Eric Murray for 15 Ponderosa Road (4-0)
• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability to Constantine Malek for 34 French Street (4-0)
• Closed enforcement order for Kevin O'Brien at Foster Lane (4-0)

Town Manager Screening Committee

The committee will approve minutes from August 6, 2024, and then enter executive session. No other public business is scheduled; the agenda contains only procedural items.

• Approval of August 6, 2024 meeting minutes
• Entry into executive session (reason not specified on agenda)

School Committee

The Tewksbury School Committee's Negotiating Sub-Committee meets in executive session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining with the TTA Teacher and Education Support Personnel bargaining units and to approve minutes from June 24, 2024. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with TTA Teacher and Education Support Personnel units
• Approval of minutes from June 24, 2024

The Negotiating Sub-Committee met and voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the TTA Teacher and Education Support Personnel Bargaining Units, and to approve prior executive session minutes. The sub-committee did not reconvene in open session, and no substantive public decisions were made.

• Entered executive session for collective bargaining strategy (unanimous)
• Approved June 24, 2024 executive session minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 2:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance requests: one for frontage relief to build a new single-family home at 45 Pine Street, and another for a side setback variance and special permit to add a 30' x 22.4' garage at 4 Sharon Street. The board will also consider an extension request for 913 East Street and approve minutes from July 25, 2024.

• Extension request for 913 East Street
• Variance under Section 5.3.2 for frontage to build new single-family home at 45 Pine Street (Map 45, Lot 54)
• Variance under Section 5.3.2 for side setback and special permit under Section 8.1.1.C for garage addition at 4 Sharon Street (Map 82, Lot 52)
• Approval of minutes from July 25, 2024

The Tewksbury Zoning Board of Appeals approved a frontage variance for a new single-family home at 45 Pine Street, granted a six-month extension for a variance at 913 East Street, and approved a garage addition at 4 Sharon Street. All votes were unanimous. The board also approved the July 25, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Approved frontage variance for new home at 45 Pine Street (3-0)
• Approved special permit for garage addition at 4 Sharon Street (3-0)
• Approved side setback variance for garage addition at 4 Sharon Street (3-0)
• Granted 6-month extension of variance for 913 East Street (4-0)
• Approved July 25, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

Board of Health

The Tewksbury Board of Health will discuss water quality concerns with the DPW Director and Town Manager, hear public questions, and consider amending tobacco regulations to require mandatory appearances for violation plans. The board will also receive departmental updates on food establishment emergency plans, mosquito control, and upcoming health events.

• Water quality concerns with Kevin Hardiman (DPW Director) and Richard Montouri (Town Manager)
• Tobacco regulation amendment to reinsert mandatory appearance language in Sections 12.20.1.1 and 11.20.2.1
• Jimbo's & Hunan Wok consultant update
• Free COVID tests available at Health Department
• Mammogram van at Senior Center on November 7

Planning Board

The Tewksbury Planning Board will hold a regular meeting on August 19, 2024, to consider three public hearings: a special permit for a family suite at 134 Salem Road, a continued site plan review and land disturbance permit for 792 Main Street, and a use special permit for 820 Livingston Street. The board will also approve minutes from April 29, 2024, and receive committee and town planner reports.

• 134 Salem Road – Amy Tammaro for Annette Duffy: Family Suite Special Permit
• 792 Main Street – Arthur J. Triglione: Site Plan Review, Land Disturbance Permit, Sign Special Permit (continued from 7/15/24)
• 820 Livingston Street (Unit 13) – Giuliano Cedrone for Stephen Leclair: Use Special Permit
• Approval of minutes from April 29, 2024
• Committee reports and Town Planner's report

School Committee

This meeting of the Negotiating Sub-Committee was canceled. The agenda had included an executive session to discuss collective bargaining with the School Secretaries union and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Meeting canceled; no decisions or discussions took place.
• Scheduled executive session for collective bargaining with AFSCME Council 93, Local 1703 did not occur.
• Approval of minutes from June 26 and July 11, 2024 did not occur.

School Committee

The August 15, 2024, meeting of the Negotiating Sub-Committee was canceled. The agenda had listed collective bargaining with the School Custodian, AFSCME Council 93, Local 1703.

• Collective bargaining with School Custodian, AFSCME Council 93, Local 1703

Housing Authority

The Tewksbury Housing Authority will meet to approve August 2024 bills, review budget comparatives, and hear the executive director's report on unit vacancies. Unfinished business includes updates on the SC Shower Project, PV Kitchen Renovations, PV Roof Project, and an ARPA Project Change Order. New business involves consideration of a Federal Grievance Policy.

• Approval of bills for August 2024
• EOHLC Notices 2024-11, 2024-12, 2024-13
• Budget comparatives from January 1 to July 31, 2024
• Unfinished business: SC Shower Project, PV Kitchen Renovations, PV Roof Project, and ARPA Project Change Order #1
• New business: Federal Grievance Policy

The Tewksbury Housing Authority approved a 3-year contract with Assabet Valley Inspection Services for annual unit inspections at $34,825. They also approved a $7,743.16 change order for the ARPA electrical panel project and the federal grievance policy. The board reviewed EOHLC notices and budget comparatives, and discussed unit vacancies and ongoing projects.

• Approved minutes of July 11, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved bills for August 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved change order #1 from Jupiter Electric for $7,743.16 (4-0)
• Approved federal grievance policy (4-0)
• Approved 3-year inspection contract with Assabet Valley Inspection Services for $34,825 (4-0)

Conservation Commission

The Tewksbury Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on two Requests for Determination of Applicability at 34 French Street and 15 Ponderosa Road. The agenda also includes a Certificate of Compliance at 6 Kneeland Road, multiple enforcement orders, and emergency certifications at 20 Riverdale Ave and 62 Juniper Lane. Old/new business features an enforcement order at 58 Chuckies Way, and the administrator's report covers a MassDEP appeal for 1596 Andover Street and restoration at Poplar Street and Mollie Drive.

• Public hearing – Constantine Malek, 34 French Street (determination of applicability)
• Public hearing – Eric Murray, 15 Ponderosa Road (determination of applicability)
• Certificate of compliance – Kenneth and Lisa Hills, 6 Kneeland Road
• Enforcement orders: 765 Whipple Road, 19 Pond Street, and 58 Chuckies Way
• Emergency certifications: 20 Riverdale Ave and 62 Juniper Lane

The Tewksbury Conservation Commission voted 5-0 to table all agenda items until the next meeting, with no substantive decisions made. The meeting was adjourned shortly after, at 6:51 pm.

• Tabled all agenda items until next meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:51 pm (5-0)

School Committee

The Tewksbury School Committee will hold a workshop on the 2023-2024 year-end summary and 2024-2025 goals and school improvement plans, then reconvene for a regular meeting. In executive session, they will discuss collective bargaining with multiple bargaining units including teachers, aides, custodians, secretaries, administrators, and nurses. In open session, they will receive updates on the Wynn Middle School cell phone Yondr pouch program, enrollment, and transportation, and approve bills totaling $1,481,826.04.

• Executive session for collective bargaining with TTA (Teachers), ESP (Aides), Custodians, Secretaries, TAG, and Nurses
• Wynn Middle School cell phone Yondr pouch update
• Approval of bills for payroll period ending August 1, 2024, $1,481,826.04
• Enrollment update and buses/transportation update
• New hires: Jonathan Cabrera, Andrea Merlino, Alexandra Manna, Steve Simon

School Committee

The Tewksbury School Committee holds a workshop on 2023-2024 year-end summary and 2024-2025 goals, followed by a regular meeting. The regular meeting includes an executive session for collective bargaining with multiple bargaining units, a presentation on the Wynn Middle School cell phone pouch update, and approval of bills totaling $1,481,826.04. The committee will also vote on minutes, policy changes, and receive updates on enrollment and transportation.

• Executive session for collective bargaining with TTA (Teachers), ESP (Aides), Custodians, Secretaries, TAG, and Nurses bargaining units
• Approval of bills for payroll period ending August 1, 2024, totaling $1,481,826.04
• Presentation and update on Wynn Middle School cell phone Yondr pouch program
• New hires include Jonathan Cabrera, Andrea Merlino, Alexandra Manna, and Steve Simon
• Consent agenda includes 2024-25 PK-4 Student Handbook Update, summer school & enrichment update, staffing update, and professional development

The School Committee held a workshop where administrators presented actions supporting the 2024-25 district goals and school improvement plans. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational, with presentations and Q&A. The workshop adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during workshop

Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee

The Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee will hear updates on several ongoing projects, including a wetland restoration kickoff, trail proposals, signage, and a guided walk program. No votes are scheduled; the meeting covers committee business and project status reports.

• Poplar St and Mollie Drive Wetland Restoration Project Kickoff
• Trail Proposal off Bligh St
• Guided Walk Program — Summer 2024
• Potential volunteer projects: define shovel-ready projects
• Pickle ball court update

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will meet to review its mission statement and determine next steps. The body will also discuss its future meeting schedule.

• Review of mission statement
• Discussion of committee's next steps
• Establishment of future meeting schedule

The Economic Development Committee held a general discussion on supporting the town's economic development office, attracting commercial real estate, and developing a mission statement. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the committee discussed next steps, including inviting local Chambers of Commerce and reviewing the Tewksbury Visioning report. The next meeting is scheduled for September 18, 2024.

• No formal decisions or votes taken
• Scheduled next meeting for September 18, 2024

Select Board

The Select Board will consider the Comcast Cable Television License Renewal and a continued special permit application for a billboard by American Outside Advertising LLC. Other items include a donation to Veterans Services from the American Legion Post, the appointment of a town manager search consultant and screening committee, and the sale of town-owned land. The board will also review a water main break, the State Primary Warrant, and enter executive session for collective bargaining and a non-union contract for the Police Chief.

• Comcast Cable Television License Renewal Proceedings
• American Outside Advertising LLC — Special Permit Application for Billboard (continued)
• Town Manager Search Consultant and Town Manager Screening Committee
• Sale of Town-owned Land
• Water Main Break Review and Update

The Select Board approved a 10-year non-exclusive Comcast cable license renewal effective September 20, 2025, increasing franchise fees from 3.5% to 4% of gross revenues plus 0.5% for capital funding, and adding a 4th HD local access channel. A special permit for an electronic billboard at 1775 Andover Street failed 3-2 because it lacked the required supermajority. The board also accepted a $100 donation to Veterans Services, appointed four members to the School Facilities Study Committee, approved the sale of three town-owned parcels, and reviewed the response to a major water main break.

• Approved 10-year Comcast cable license renewal (5-0)
• Special permit for electronic billboard at 1775 Andover Street failed (3-2)
• Accepted $100 donation from American Legion Post to Veterans Services (5-0)
• Appointed Tom Bowley, Bruce Panilaitis, James Cutelis, and Stephanie Todd to School Facilities Study Committee (5-0)
• Approved September 3, 2024 State Primary Warrant (5-0)
• Approved sale of three town-owned lots for $2,600, $5,000, and $25,000 (5-0)
• Approved Town Counsel invoice of $3,272.50 (5-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss Police Chief contract (5-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing and possibly take final action on a proposed renewal of Comcast's cable television license. The new license would raise annual franchise fees from 3.5% to 4% of gross revenues, add capital payments of 0.5% of gross revenues, and provide a new high-definition local access channel. The board will also continue a hearing on a special permit for an electronic billboard at 1775 Andover Street and discuss new business including a donation to Veterans Services, the town manager search, and sale of town-owned land.

• Public hearing on Comcast cable license renewal; franchise fee to increase to 4% of gross revenues
• Continued hearing on special permit for electronic billboard at 1775 Andover Street (120' pole, 14'x48' digital sign faces)
• Consideration of donation to Veterans Services from American Legion Post
• Discussion of town manager search consultant and screening committee
• Consideration of sale of town-owned land

The Select Board held an executive session on August 6, 2024, to discuss strategy for collective bargaining and the Police Chief contract. The board voted unanimously to enter the session and later adjourned with a 5-0 vote. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Voted unanimously to enter executive session for collective bargaining and Police Chief contract (5-0)
• Voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting (5-0)

Town Manager Screening Committee

The Town Manager Screening Committee is meeting to organize, review its mission statement, and hold a discussion with a consultant regarding the town manager search process. Future meetings and tasks will be outlined.

• Committee organization and review of mission statement
• Discussion with consultant on town manager search
• Planning future meetings and tasks

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging Board will review July financials presented by the treasurer, discuss adding an 'Other Business Not Known at Time of Posting' item to future agendas, and receive an update on Friends of the Elderly fundraising efforts. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a Director’s Report.

• Approval of minutes from June 18, 2024
• July financials presented by treasurer
• Discussion on adding 'Other Business Not Known at Time of Posting' to the end of agendas
• Update on Friends of the Elderly fundraising efforts

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will hold an open meeting with an informal session for public comment, then enter executive session to discuss FY 2025 real estate exemption applications and pending Appellate Tax Board cases. Old and new business will follow before adjournment.

• Executive session: Review FY 2025 Real Estate Exemption Applications
• Executive session: Review of pending Appellate Tax Board cases
• Informal session for visitors to speak to the Board

School Committee

The Negotiating Sub-Committee is meeting to engage in collective bargaining with the School Nurses, Teamsters Local Union No. 25. The meeting includes an executive session to approve previous minutes and conduct negotiations.

• Collective bargaining with School Nurses, Teamsters Local Union No. 25
• Approval of minutes from June 6, 2024 and July 11, 2024

The Negotiating Sub-Committee met in executive session to discuss collective bargaining with the School Nurses, Teamsters Local Union No. 25 Bargaining Unit. After multiple caucuses, the parties reached a Tentative Agreement for the 2024-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement. Approval of the meeting minutes was deferred to the next meeting.

• Convened executive session to discuss bargaining strategy and vote on July 11, 2024 executive session minutes (2-0)
• Reached tentative agreement with School Nurses for 2024-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Deferred approval of meeting minutes to next meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Tewksbury Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a continued hearing on an appeal regarding a second dwelling unit at 91 Ronald Drive, and three new hearings for variances and special permits. The new items include a variance for a rear deck at 80 Algonquin Drive, a variance and special permit for a second-story addition at 406 Chandler Street, and a variance for setbacks to install a 14'x48' digital billboard at 1775 Andover Street. The board will also approve minutes and reorganize.

• Continued hearing: Brendan Cooke appeal of building inspector's decision to recognize a second dwelling unit at 91 Ronald Drive
• New hearing: Chau & Nadia Luong variance for rear yard setbacks to construct a 15'x20' rear deck at 80 Algonquin Drive
• New hearing: Chase Piedra variance for front setbacks and special permit to alter a nonconforming structure for a second-story addition and portico at 406 Chandler Street
• New hearing: American Outside Advertising variance for setbacks to install a 14'x48' double-sided digital billboard at 1775 Andover Street

The Tewksbury Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for a 14'x48' double-sided digital billboard at 1775 Andover Street, despite concerns about potential future residential development. The board also approved a variance for a rear deck at 80 Algonquin Drive and a variance and special permit for a second-story addition at 406 Chandler Street. A continued hearing on a second dwelling unit at 91 Ronald Drive resulted in a split vote, upholding the building inspector's decision.

• Approved variance for digital billboard at 1775 Andover St (3-0)
• Approved variance for rear deck at 80 Algonquin Dr (3-0)
• Approved special permit for second-story addition at 406 Chandler St (3-0)
• Approved variance for front setback at 406 Chandler St (3-0)
• Upheld building inspector's decision on second dwelling at 91 Ronald Dr (2-1)
• Approved minutes of June 27, 2024 (5-0)
• Reorganized board: Rego as Chair, Dugan as Vice Chair, Farnum as Clerk (5-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to review department reports and subcommittee updates. The agenda includes discussions on the Narcan program and microblading updates.

• Narcan Program report
• Inspection updates
• Tewksbury Cares subcommittee report
• Wellness subcommittee report
• Microblading updates

The Tewksbury Board of Health approved the June 20, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously (3-0). The board discussed public health updates, including a new free Narcan program, West Nile virus mosquito findings, and a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats. No substantive policy decisions were made; most items were informational or deferred.

• Approved June 20, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Deferred inspection updates to next meeting
• Deferred Tewksbury Cares subcommittee report to next meeting
• Discussed microblading regulation language to be submitted before next meeting

School Committee

The Negotiating Sub-Committee is meeting in executive session to conduct collective bargaining with the School Custodian, AFSCME Council 93, Local 1703. The committee will also approve meeting minutes from June 26, 2024.

• Collective bargaining with School Custodian, AFSCME Council 93, Local 1703

School Committee

The School Committee will hold a workshop to review goals, then enter executive session for collective bargaining with six employee units (teachers, aides, custodians, secretaries, administrators, nurses). In open session, they will vote on over $5 million in payroll bills, the second reading of the General Homework Policy, new hires, and a student council field trip.

• Executive session for collective bargaining with TTA, ESP, Custodians, Secretaries, TAG, and Nurses bargaining units
• Approval of payroll bills totaling $5,142,136.37 for periods ending June 14 through July 18, 2024
• Second reading and vote on IKB General Homework Policy
• New hires for districtwide School Psychologist and two Speech & Language Pathologists
• TMHS Student Council overnight field trip request and PSAT testing for grades 10 and 11

The Tewksbury School Committee approved several items, including requiring families to pay the $18 PSAT fee for TMHS students, approving the TMHS Student Council overnight field trip to Hyannis, adopting the 2024-25 school calendar and register periods, and approving a budget transfer. The committee also approved the homework policy on final reading and gave Superintendent Brenda Theriault-Regan a 'Proficient' summative evaluation. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved PSAT fee of $18 per exam for TMHS students (5-0)
• Approved TMHS Student Council overnight field trip to Hyannis, March 5-8, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved 2024-25 School Calendar and Calendar Legend (5-0)
• Approved 2024-25 Register Periods for Kindergarten, Grades 1-4, and Grades 5-12 (5-0)
• Approved 2024-25 School Committee Meeting Schedule with January 8, 2025 start at 5:30 p.m. (5-0)
• Approved FY24 budget transfer (5-0)
• Approved Policy IKB, General Homework Policy, on final reading (5-0)
• Approved Superintendent's summative evaluation rating of 'Proficient' (5-0)

Economic Development Committee

The committee is meeting to reorganize, review its mission statement, and discuss future meetings and tasks. No substantive decisions or specific proposals are on the agenda.

• Committee reorganization and officer elections
• Review of the committee's mission statement
• Discussion of future meetings and tasks

The Economic Development Committee reorganized, electing Tony Laverde as Chair, Tim Swett as Vice-Chair, and Patricia Lelos as Clerk. Members discussed developing a mission statement and scheduled the next meeting for August 7, 2024 at 6:30 PM. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural and organizational.

• Elected Tony Laverde as Chair
• Elected Tim Swett as Vice-Chair
• Elected Patricia Lelos as Clerk
• Scheduled next meeting for August 7, 2024 at 6:30 PM

Select Board

The Tewksbury Select Board will conduct interviews for the School Facilities Study Committee and hold a continued public hearing on a special permit application for a billboard from American Outside Advertising LLC. They will also consider several financial and administrative items including an affordable housing buydown at 74 Cinnamon Circle, a community host agreement with Lazy River Products, and Town Manager contract compensation. Various appointments and approvals are also on the agenda.

• Continued special permit hearing for American Outside Advertising billboard
• Affordable Housing Trust Fund buydown participation at 74 Cinnamon Circle
• Community Host Agreement with Lazy River Products
• Town Manager contract compensation discussion
• School Facilities Study Committee interviews

The Tewksbury Select Board approved using $140,010 from the Affordable Housing Trust to secure a deed rider for 74 Cinnamon Circle, maintaining the unit as affordable in perpetuity. The board also approved a 2.5% COLA for the town manager, a special town meeting date, election staff appointments, and several committee appointments. All votes were unanimous except for a continued billboard application, which passed 4-0.

• Approved $140,010 from Affordable Housing Trust for deed rider at 74 Cinnamon Circle (5-0)
• Approved 2.5% COLA for Town Manager Montuori, effective July 1, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved Run for Recovery Road Race (5-0)
• Approved switchbox art (5-0)
• Scheduled Special Town Meeting for October 1, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at Tewksbury Memorial High School (5-0)
• Opened Special Town Meeting Warrant from July 24 to August 23, 2024 (5-0)
• Appointed election officers and designated police chief for election staffing (5-0)
• Appointed members to Historic District Commission, Economic Development Committee, and Town Manager Screening Committee (5-0)

Select Board

The Tewksbury Select Board will hear a continued public hearing on American Outside Advertising LLC’s special permit application for an electronic billboard at 1775 Andover Street. The board will also interview candidates for the Tewksbury School Facilities Study Committee and discuss several administrative items, including appointments and contracts.

• American Outside Advertising LLC special permit for electronic billboard at 1775 Andover Street (continued hearing)
• Tewksbury School Facilities Study Committee interviews: Deb Wall, James Cutelis, Stephanie Todd, Thomas Bowley
• Affordable Housing Trust Fund Buydown Participation at 74 Cinnamon Circle
• Community Host Agreement: Lazy River Products
• Town Manager Contract Compensation

Board of Health

This meeting of the Tewksbury Board of Health has been rescheduled to July 25, 2024. The posted agenda contains only procedural items such as approval of minutes and reports, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• The meeting was rescheduled from July 18 to July 25, 2024

Conservation Commission

The Tewksbury Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several environmental matters, including a continued notice of intent for a transmission line right-of-way by New England Power Company, and a continued resource area delineation for a construction project. The commission will also consider two enforcement orders and an emergency certification. No votes or decisions are recorded on this agenda.

• Continued public hearing on Notice of Intent for New England Power Company transmission line ROW at 339/349 (DEP #305-1199)
• Continued public hearing on abbreviated resource area delineation at 1596 Andover Street (DEP #305-1194)
• Request for Determination of Applicability at 20 Susan Drive (Russell Byron)
• Request for Determination of Applicability at 49 Country Club Road (Peter Mazzola)
• Enforcement orders at 765 Whipple Road and 58 Chuckies Way, and an emergency certification at 63 Emerald Court

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider several permit applications and a bond release, along with a remand hearing for Tree House Brewing Company's site plan approval at 1879 Main Street. Other items include a sign special permit for Double Jelly Donuts and a use special permit for 118 Lumber Lane. The meeting may also address business not known at the time of posting.

• 1879 Main Street — Tree House Brewing Company: Remand hearing for site plan approval, special permit, and land disturbance permit
• 325 Marshall Street/Terramor Drive — Bond release and as-built acceptance
• 1699 Shawsheen Street — Sign special permit for Double Jelly Donuts MA, LLC
• 792 Main Street — Site plan review, land disturbance permit, and sign special permit (continued to August 19)
• 118 Lumber Lane — Use special permit for J&M Floor Coverings, Inc.

School Committee

The Negotiating Sub-Committee will meet to engage in collective bargaining with Teamsters Local Union No. 25, representing school nurses. The committee will also review the minutes from the June 6, 2024 meeting.

• Collective bargaining with School Nurses (Teamsters Local Union No. 25)
• Approval of June 6, 2024 meeting minutes

Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee

The committee will review its official charge for potential changes. Discussions include updates to trail maps and signs, the Shawsheen launch, and pump house restoration.

• Review of committee charge
• Updates to website, trail map, and trail signs
• Shawsheen launch discussion
• Pump house restoration discussion
• Guided Walk Program updates

Housing Authority

The Tewksbury Housing Authority will review July bills, unit vacancies, and the FY 2023 audit. The board will also address ongoing projects including kitchen renovations and fire alarm upgrades. Additionally, members will discuss a new five-year plan.

• Fed Pac Panel Replacement & Fire Alarm Upgrades
• DD Steep Hill Landscape Project
• 1&4 PV Kitchen Renovations
• PV Roof Project
• Five-year plan discussion

School Committee

The Negotiating Sub-Committee will meet to engage in collective bargaining with AFSCME Council 93, Local 1703 representing school secretaries. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from June 26, 2024, during an executive session.

• Collective bargaining with School Secretaries, AFSCME Council 93, Local 1703
• Approval of minutes from June 26, 2024

Select Board

The Select Board will review the interview schedule for the Town Manager Screening Committee. No other items are scheduled for this meeting.

• Town Manager Screening Committee interview schedule

Select Board

The Select Board will review the interview schedule for the Town Manager Screening Committee. The agenda lists specific interview times for seven candidates.

• Town Manager candidate interview schedule

Select Board

The Select Board meeting includes a scheduled item regarding the Town Manager Screening Committee interview schedule. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Town Manager Screening Committee Interview Schedule

Select Board

The Select Board will review the interview schedule for the Town Manager Screening Committee. The meeting includes scheduled interviews with five candidates.

• Interviews with candidates Anthony Carillo, Paul O’Keefe, Kenneth Lombardi, Vincent Cedrone, and Jay Kelly

Historic Commission

The commission will meet to elect a Chair, Vice-chair, and Clerk. The meeting also includes assigning a representative to the Community Preservation Committee.

• Reorganization of Commission officers (Chair, Vice-chair, and Clerk)
• Assignment of a Community Preservation Committee representative

Finance Committee

The committee will address its own reorganization and review updates regarding the Town Manager search. The agenda also includes reviewing finance reports, transfers, and ratifying payment for the recording secretary.

• Finance Committee Reorganization
• Town Manager Search
• Review of Finance Reports and Transfers
• Ratification of Recording Secretary payment

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee Appointing Authority will meet to conduct appointments and reappointments for the Finance Committee.

• Finance Committee appointments
• Finance Committee reappointments

Tewksbury Beautification Committee

The committee will review minutes from the June 10, 2024 meeting. The agenda also includes an update on Switchbox art and a discussion regarding a mini-cleanup.

• Approval of June 10, 2024 minutes
• Switchbox art update
• Mini-Cleanup

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Tewksbury Zoning Board of Appeals will hold hearings on two residential property matters. One request involves a special permit for roof and dormer additions at 21 Rhoda Street. Another hearing addresses an appeal regarding a second dwelling unit at 91 Ronald Drive.

• Special permit for roof and dormer additions at 21 Rhoda Street
• Appeal of Building Inspector decision regarding 91 Ronald Drive
• Board reorganization
• Approval of May 30, 2024 minutes

School Committee

The Tewksbury School Committee Negotiating Sub-Committee will meet to approve minutes from May 30, 2024. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss engaging in collective bargaining with AFSCME Council 93, Local 1703 school secretaries.

• Approval of May 30, 2024, minutes
• Collective bargaining with School Secretaries, AFSCME Council 93, Local 1703

School Committee

The Negotiating Sub-Committee will conduct collective bargaining with the TTA Teacher and Education Support Personnel Bargaining Units. An executive session will also be held to discuss strategy regarding these negotiations.

• Approval of May 29, 2024 minutes
• Collective bargaining with TTA Teacher and ESPA units
• Executive session to discuss bargaining strategy

School Committee

The negotiating sub-committee will meet to engage in collective bargaining with AFSCME Council 93, Local 1703 for school custodians. The committee will also review and approve the minutes from the May 30, 2024 meeting.

• Collective bargaining with AFSCME Council 93, Local 1703
• Approval of May 30, 2024 meeting minutes

Conservation Commission

The Commission will conduct public hearings regarding resource areas and power line work. The agenda also includes enforcement orders and emergency certifications.

• Public hearing for resource area delineation at 1596 Andover Street
• Notice of Intent for New England Power Company at 339/349 Transmission Line ROW
• Requests for Determination of Applicability at 20 Sunset Circle and 91 Emily Road
• Enforcement orders for 765 Whipple Road and 58 Chuckies Way
• Emergency certifications for 905 South Street and 5 Campbell Circle

Select Board

The Select Board will conduct interviews for the School Facilities Study Committee and address the Town Manager search process. The agenda also includes permit applications for a billboard and outdoor dining at 1777 Main Street. Additionally, the board will review updated financial management policies.

• Billboard special permit application from American Outside Advertising LLC
• Outdoor dining permit for 3 Amigos Bar & Grill at 1777 Main Street
• Appointments for the Town Manager Search Committee
• Contract award for a Town Manager search firm
• Updated Financial Management Policies

Select Board

The Select Board will consider a special permit for a digital billboard and an outdoor dining permit for 3 Amigos Bar & Grill. The meeting also includes interviews for the School Facilities Study Committee and discussions regarding the Town Manager search.

• Special permit application for an electronic billboard at 1775 Andover Street
• Outdoor dining permit for 3 Amigos Bar & Grill at 1777 Main Street
• Appointments for the Town Manager Search Committee
• Contract award for a Town Manager search firm
• Donation from Congregational Church Teireia Grant Program to Open Space

School Committee

The Negotiating Sub-Committee will meet to approve minutes from the May 2, 2024 meeting. The committee will also hold an executive session to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining with TTA Teacher and Education Support Personnel Bargaining Units.

• Approval of May 2, 2024 minutes
• Discussion of collective bargaining strategy for TTA Teacher and Education Support Personnel

Board of Health

The Board will review recent restaurant inspections and subcommittee reports. New business includes discussions regarding beach closures due to bacteria levels, a national salmonella outbreak, and PFAS levels in Massachusetts water.

• Recent inspections of Pera Grill, Giovannis, and Jimbo’s
• Discussion of beach closures due to excessive bacteria levels
• Report on national salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers
• Update on high levels of PFAS in Massachusetts water
• Working Group report on microblading regulations

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will review May financials and approve minutes from the May 21, 2024 meeting. The agenda also includes the election of officers and the re-appointment of board members.

• Approval of May 21, 2024 minutes
• Presentation of May financials
• Re-appointment of board members
• Election of officers

Planning Board

The Planning Board will address a modification to the special permit for Andover North Estates, LLC at 1563 Andover Street. This item is a continuation from the June 3 meeting. The board will also review committee reports and the Town Planner's report.

• Modification to Special Permit (SP 2020-07) for 1563 Andover Street

Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee

The Committee will review its official charge, responsibilities, and active initiatives. Discussion topics include updates to trail maps and signs, as well as the Summer 2024 Guided Walk Program. The agenda also covers CWF development and pump house restoration.

• Review of committee charge and responsibilities
• Update on website, trail maps, and signs
• Summer 2024 Guided Walk Program
• CWF development update
• Pump house restoration update

Housing Authority

The meeting includes the approval of May 16, 2024 minutes and June 2024 bills. The agenda also covers updates on unit vacancies and several ongoing infrastructure projects.

• Approval of June 2024 bills
• Fed Pac Panel Replacement & Fire Alarm Upgrades
• DD Steep Hill Landscape Project
• Bathroom Renovations 689-02
• PV Roof Project

School Committee

The committee will vote on several items for the upcoming school year, including student handbooks and a budget transfer. The agenda also includes policy reviews for homework and wellness. Additionally, the session covers collective bargaining for various staff units.

• Vote on 2024-2025 student handbooks for PK-4, Ryan, Wynn, and TMHS
• Vote to appoint Interim Director of Student Services & Special Education
• Review of homework (IKB) and wellness (ADF) policies
• Approval of payroll payments totaling $1,646,878.11 and $1,709,395.99
• Collective bargaining for teachers, aides, custodians, secretaries, TAG, and nurses

Board of Library Trustees

This meeting consists of routine reports and scheduled comments. No specific new business or decisions were listed on the agenda.

• Review of May 14, 2024 minutes (tabled)
• Director’s comments
• Report of the Monthly Meeting of the Friends of the Library

Board of Library Trustees

The Library Director's report outlines upcoming summer closures and planned network wiring upgrades for the building. It also notes recent staff departures and a $5,000 bequest intended for adult programs and art.

• $5,000 bequest from Linda O’Toole for adult programs and artistic purposes
• Planned replacement of 25-year-old building wiring for network and internet services
• Development of a new Accessibility Plan by the Teen Librarian
• Retirement of Gail Holland at the end of August
• Resignation of Haley Lawrence effective June 2024

Tewksbury Beautification Committee

The Tewksbury Beautification Committee will review minutes from May 16, 2024. The meeting includes an update on Switchbox art and a discussion regarding Mini-Cleanups.

• Switchbox art update
• Adopt an Island application (Main St & Old Main St)
• Mini-Cleanups discussion

School Committee

The Tewksbury School Committee Negotiating Sub-Committee will meet to approve minutes from May 28, 2024. The committee will also enter an executive session regarding collective bargaining with the Tewksbury Administrators Group, Teamsters Local Union No. 25.

• Approval of May 28, 2024 minutes
• Collective bargaining with Tewksbury Administrators Group, Teamsters Local Union No. 25

School Committee

According to the June 6, 2024 agenda, the Negotiating Sub-Committee of the Tewksbury School Committee will meet in executive session. Members plan to approve minutes from May 23 and engage in collective bargaining with Teamsters Local Union No. 25 regarding school nurses. These discussions cover employment terms for staff who provide health services at district schools.

• Executive session to bargain with Teamsters Local Union No. 25 over school nurse contracts
• Approval of minutes from the May 23, 2024 meeting
• Meeting held at Central Administration Office, 139 Pleasant Street

Conservation Commission

The Commission will conduct public hearings regarding property determinations at 76 Kendall Road and 1880 Main Street. The meeting also includes a notice of intent for power line transmission lines and an emergency certification request.

• Public hearing: New England Power Company transmission line ROW (DEP File # 305-1199)
• Public hearing: Determination of applicability at 76 Kendall Road
• Public hearing: Determination of applicability at 1880 Main Street
• Request for certificate of compliance at 1418 Main Street
• Emergency certification for 447 Rogers Street

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss the future use of the North Street and Trahan Elementary School sites. The agenda also includes liquor license applications for Aaronap Cellars LLC and Blisspoint LLC. Additionally, the board will address committee reappointments and the Town Manager search.

• Farmer’s Market Liquor License: Aaronap Cellars LLC
• Farmer’s Market Liquor License: Blisspoint LLC
• Discussion on future use for North Street and Trahan Elementary School
• Dissolution of Local Historic District Study Committee
• Town Manager search discussion

Select Board

The Select Board will consider liquor license applications for the Tewksbury Community Market. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the Town Manager search and the future use of North Street and Trahan Elementary School.

• Liquor license applications for Aaronap Cellars LLC and Blisspoint LLC
• Discussion on future use of North Street and Trahan Elementary School
• Dissolution of the Local Historic District Study Committee
• Town Manager search discussion
• Reappointment of Town Counsel

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider special permits for family suites and site plan reviews for several properties. The board will also hold a discussion regarding the Sidewalk Fund.

• Family Suite Special Permit for 91 Pike Street
• Family Suite Special Permit for 11 Parker Avenue
• Site Plan Review, Land Disturbance Permit, and Sign Special Permit for 792 Main Street
• Modification to Site Plan Special Permit (SP2019-15) for 2131 Main Street
• Modification to Special Permit (SP 2020-07) for 1563 Andover Street

School Committee

The Negotiating Sub-Committee is meeting in executive session to conduct collective bargaining with the School Custodian, AFSCME Council 93, Local 1703. The committee will also review meeting minutes from May 15, 2024.

• Collective bargaining with School Custodian, AFSCME Council 93, Local 1703

School Committee

The Negotiating Sub-Committee is meeting in executive session to conduct collective bargaining with the School Secretaries, AFSCME Council 93, Local 1703.

• Collective bargaining with School Secretaries, AFSCME Council 93, Local 1703

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to approve previous minutes and conduct a continued hearing. The board is considering a variance request for a side setback to allow the construction of a porch.

• Variance request for a 6' x 12' side porch with roof at 19 Regis Road

School Committee

The Negotiating Sub-Committee is meeting to conduct collective bargaining with the TTA Teacher and Education Support Personnel Bargaining Units. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss bargaining strategy.

• Collective bargaining with TTA Teacher and Education Support Personnel Bargaining Units
• Approval of May 9, 2024 minutes

School Committee

The Negotiating Sub-Committee is meeting to conduct collective bargaining with the Tewksbury Administrators Group, Teamsters Local Union No. 25. The meeting includes an executive session to approve minutes from May 13, 2024.

• Collective bargaining with Tewksbury Administrators Group, Teamsters Local Union No. 25

School Committee

The Negotiating Sub-Committee is meeting to engage in collective bargaining with the School Nurses, Teamsters Local Union No. 25. The meeting includes an executive session to approve previous minutes and conduct contract negotiations.

• Collective bargaining with School Nurses, Teamsters Local Union No. 25

School Committee

The School Committee will review homework and wellness policies, provide a third-quarter budget update, and vote on several items including out-of-state travel requests and donations. The meeting includes an executive session regarding collective bargaining for various staff units.

• Collective bargaining for Teachers, Aides, Custodians, Secretaries, TAG, and Nurses
• Payroll period ending May 9, 2024: $1,622,000.16
• Review of General Homework Policy (IKB) and Wellness Policy (ADF)
• 3rd Quarter Budget Expenditure Update and Summary
• TMHS Athletics and Club out-of-state travel requests

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct public hearings to determine the applicability of regulations for five different properties. The body will also review administrative modifications and emergency certifications.

• Public hearing: 0 Billerica Industrial Park
• Public hearing: 13 Catamount Road
• Public hearing: 54 Windham Road
• Public hearing: 140 Louisiana Road
• Public hearing: 1000-2000 Emerald Court

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will review April financials and the June 2024 calendar of events. The board is scheduled to conduct the nomination and election of a Chair.

• Nomination and election of Chair
• Review of April Financials
• June 2024 Calendar of Events

School Committee

The Policy Sub-Committee is holding a workshop to discuss existing and new school policies. The session focuses on reviewing guidelines for public comments, homework, and facility use.

• Discussion of BEDH (Public Comments at School Committee Meetings)
• Review of IKB (General Homework) and JJE (Student Fundraising Activities)
• Review of FABB (Admission Of Foreign Exchange Students)
• Discussion of KE (Public Complaints: Instruction, Learning Materials And Discipline)
• Review of KF, KF-E, and KF-R regarding school and athletic facility use

Board of Health

The Board will hear a presentation on mental health from public health staff. The meeting also includes discussions regarding board goals, Tewksbury Cares appointments, and an upcoming health fair at the Senior Center.

• Mental Health Presentation by Ashley Pavlakos and Siobhan LeFreniere
• Health Fair on June 7 at the Senior Center
• Animal permit renewal issue for 11 Emily Rd.
• Appointment of a Tewksbury Cares member

Tewksbury Beautification Committee

The Beautification Committee will meet to discuss local cleanup efforts and art updates. The body will review applications for the Adopt an Island program at specific town locations.

• Switchbox art update
• Spring Cleanup Event recap
• Adopt an Island application for Whipple and Pine
• Adopt an Island application for Corner of Town Hall Ave & Pleasant St
• Mini-Cleanups

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority will review budget comparatives and unit vacancies. The body is discussing several facility upgrades and a revision to the Resident Handbook.

• DD Steep Hill Landscape Project
• Bathroom Renovations 689-02
• SC Shower Rehab
• Fed Pac Panel Replacement and Fire Alarm Upgrades
• Resident Handbook Revision

Tewksbury Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisory Committee (TDEIAC)

The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a calendar of events. The discussion focuses on logistics for the Pride Picnic and Juneteenth, as well as an update on a Lahey Grant.

• Pride Picnic planning including food trucks, music by Tee and the Gents, and site plan
• Juneteenth event planning
• Autumn events planning
• Lahey Grant update

School Committee

The Negotiating Sub-Committee is meeting to engage in collective bargaining with the School Custodian, AFSCME Council 93, Local 1703. The meeting includes an executive session to approve minutes from April 18, 2024.

• Collective bargaining with School Custodian, AFSCME Council 93, Local 1703

School Committee

The Negotiating Sub-Committee is meeting to conduct collective bargaining with the School Secretaries, AFSCME Council 93, Local 1703. The meeting will be held in executive session.

• Collective bargaining with School Secretaries, AFSCME Council 93, Local 1703

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review minutes from April 9, 2024, and discuss a new sign board policy. The meeting includes reports from the Library Director and the Friends of the Library.

• Approval of New Sign Board Policy

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will review a proposed Electronic Sign Board Policy. The meeting also includes updates on facility improvements and upcoming community events.

• Approval of the Electronic Sign Board Policy
• Installation of a new electronic sign board in mid to late May
• Tewksbury Garden Club plant sale on May 18
• Community Yard Sale on June 8
• Summer Reading Program kickoffs on June 14 and June 15

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss a change of ownership for a common victualler license and a funding request from Soldier On. The board will also review Town Counsel invoices and previous meeting minutes.

• Giovannis of Tewksbury LLC Common Victualler License change of ownership
• Soldier On funding request
• Town Counsel invoices for April 1-15 and April 16-30, 2024
• Executive Session regarding litigation

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss a funding request from Soldier On for veterans housing at 1660 Main Street. The board will also review a common victualler license change of ownership for a business on Main Street.

• Soldier On funding request of $450,000 for 21 units of veterans housing at 1660 Main Street
• Common Victualler License change of ownership for Giovannis of Tewksbury LLC at 2144 Main Street
• Town Counsel invoices for April 1-15 and April 16-30, 2024
• Executive session regarding litigation

School Committee

The Negotiating Sub-Committee is meeting in executive session to engage in collective bargaining with the school nurses of Teamsters Local Union No. 25.

• Collective bargaining with School Nurses, Teamsters Local Union No. 25

School Committee

The Negotiating Sub-Committee will meet to discuss collective bargaining with the Tewksbury Administrators Group, Teamsters Local Union No. 25. The meeting includes an executive session to review minutes from April 24, 2024.

• Collective bargaining with Tewksbury Administrators Group, Teamsters Local Union No. 25

Planning Board

The Planning Board is meeting to review site plans and special permits for several properties. The board will also consider the acceptance of as-built plans and bond release for 1418 Main Street.

• 1418 Main Street: As-Built Acceptance & Bond Release
• 402 Main Street (GR Development, LLC): Site Plan Review, Special Permit, and Land Disturbance Permit
• 1563 Andover Street (Andover North Estates, LLC): Modification to Special Permit SP 2020-07
• 910 Andover Street (Melmark): Site Plan Review and Land Disturbance Permit

School Committee

The Negotiating Sub-Committee is meeting to conduct collective bargaining with the TTA Teacher and Education Support Personnel Bargaining Units. The meeting includes both an open session and an executive session to discuss bargaining strategy.

• Collective bargaining with TTA Teacher and Education Support Personnel Bargaining Units

Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee

The committee is meeting to review the status of open action items and outreach efforts. Discussions include updates to the website, trail maps, and the design of trail markers. The body will also address stewardship of pollinator gardens and Japanese Knotweed.

• Website and trail map updates
• Design of trail signs and markers
• Management approach to Japanese Knotweed
• Pollinator gardens update
• CWF development update and planning

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to address additional actions on Warrant Articles and other committee business. The session will recess at 6:50 PM for a Special Town meeting.

• Possible amendment to STM Article 3
• Discussion of transfers
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Ratification of Recording Secretary time sheets

School Committee

The School Committee is meeting for a non-public session to discuss collective bargaining for multiple employee groups. The committee will not reconvene in open session after the executive session.

• Collective bargaining for TTA (Teachers), ESP (Aides), Custodians, Secretaries, TAG (Tewksbury Administrator Group), and Nurses

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to take additional actions on four tabled Annual Town Meeting articles. The committee will also discuss transfers and approve meeting minutes before recessing for the Annual Town Meeting.

• ATM Article 5
• ATM Article 6
• ATM Article 7
• ATM Article 8
• Committee transfers

School Committee

The Negotiating Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining with the TTA Teacher and Education Support Personnel Bargaining Units. The meeting includes an executive session.

• Collective bargaining strategy for TTA Teacher and Education Support Personnel Bargaining Units

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting to address Town Meeting Articles. The agenda also includes an executive session regarding collective bargaining.

• Executive Session: Collective Bargaining
• Town Meeting Articles

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss collective bargaining in an executive session. The agenda also lists Town Meeting Articles, though no specific details are provided.

• Executive Session: Collective Bargaining

School Committee

The School Committee will discuss collective bargaining in executive session and review payroll payments. The body is deciding on the use of school facilities for a candidates night and a TMHS out-of-state field trip request.

• Payroll payment for period ending April 11, 2024: $1,602,668.73
• Payroll payment for period ending April 25, 2024: $1,552,006.84
• Vote on Policy KFD regarding use of school facilities for a Candidates Night
• Vote on TMHS out-of-state field trip request
• Vote on 2024-2025 SC Sub-Committee appointments and 2025 meeting schedule

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is meeting to review requests for Certificates of Compliance and extensions of Orders of Conditions. The body will hold public hearings regarding Determinations of Applicability and a Notice of Intent for various properties. Two emergency certifications are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing: Notice of Intent for 215 Marshall Street
• Public hearing: Determination of Applicability for Chandler Street (DPW)
• Public hearing: Determination of Applicability for 792 Main Street
• Emergency Certifications for 20 & 25 Sophie Ruth Way and 4 Terramor Drive
• Requests for Certificates of Compliance for 1201 Main St, Ponderosa Rd, 325 Marshall Street, and 782 Main St

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee is meeting to review CPA needs and possibilities. The body will also discuss articles related to the 2024 Special Town Meeting.

• Discussion of 2024 Special Town Meeting Articles
• Review of CPA Needs and Possibilities

Planning Board

The Tewksbury Planning Board will meet to consider special permits, site plan reviews, and subdivision amendments. The board will address requests for properties on Main Street, Andover Street, Merrimac Drive, and Glenwood Road.

• 1973 Main Street: Sign Special Permit for Double Jelly Donuts MA LLC
• 1563 Andover Street: Special Permit modification for Andover North Estates, LLC
• 910 Andover Street: Site Plan Review and Land Disturbance Permit for Melmark
• Merrimac Drive: Definitive Subdivision amendment for ITYLO Trust
• 20 Glenwood Road and 2551 Main Street: Site Plan Review, Special Permit, and Land Disturbance Permit for Richard C. Proctor

School Committee

The Policy Sub-Committee is holding a workshop to discuss existing and new school policies. The session focuses on reviewing guidelines for student conduct, facility use, and administrative procedures.

• Discussion of Wellness Policy (ADF)
• Review of Public Comments at School Committee Meetings (BEDH)
• Review of General Homework (IKB) and Student Fundraising Activities (JJE)
• Review of Admission Of Foreign Exchange Students (FABB)
• Discussion of Acceptable Use Policy (UNDC)

Board of Health

The Board of Health is meeting to elect its officers and appoint health agents. The board will also introduce new members and discuss its mission statement.

• Election of Chairperson, Vice-Chair, and Clerk
• Appointment of Siobhan LaFreniere as Special Health Agent
• Annual re-appointment of Health Agents including Director of Public Health Shannon Gillis
• Annual re-appointment of Special Health Agents for tobacco control, burial permits, and animal inspection
• Rescheduling of Health Fair to June 7

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold hearings for four property owners seeking variances for setbacks to allow for new construction. The board will also review a stipulation of dismissal for Foster Lane.

• 1558 Whipple Road: request for side setbacks for a mudroom and 14.6’ x 6’ farmer's porch
• 65 Tew Mac Terrace: request for front setback for a 12' x 21’ 2-story addition
• 19 Regis Road: request for side setback for a 6’ x 12’ side porch with roof
• 129 Marshall Street: request for front setbacks for a new 26’ x 26’ single family home and 12’ x 16’ deck
• Joint Stipulation of Dismissal for Foster Lane

School Committee

The Negotiating Sub-Committee is meeting to engage in collective bargaining with the School Nurses, Teamsters Local Union No. 25. The session will be held in executive session to discuss ground rules for negotiations.

• Collective bargaining with School Nurses, Teamsters Local Union No. 25
• Discussion of ground rules for negotiations

School Committee

The Negotiating Sub-Committee is meeting to engage in collective bargaining with the Tewksbury Administrators Group, Teamsters Local Union No. 25. The session will be held in executive session to discuss ground rules for negotiations.

• Collective bargaining with Tewksbury Administrators Group, Teamsters Local Union No. 25
• Discussion of ground rules for negotiations

Board of Assessors

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

• FY 2024 Real Estate and Personal Property 128 Abatement Applications
• FY 2024 Real Estate Exemption Applications
• Pending Appellate Tax Board Cases

School Committee

The Negotiating Sub-Committee will meet to conduct collective bargaining with the TTA Teacher and Education Support Personnel Bargaining Units. An executive session is scheduled to discuss strategy regarding these bargaining units.

• Collective bargaining with TTA Teacher and Education Support Personnel Bargaining Units

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss the approval of Annual and Special Town Meeting Warrant articles. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a utility pole installation on Shawsheen Avenue and a license application for Meadowlands Ice Cream.

• Public hearing for National Grid/Verizon to install one pole and two anchors on Shawsheen Avenue for service to 60 Shawsheen Avenue
• New Common Victualler License application for Meadowlands Ice Cream
• Review and approval of Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles
• Review and approval of Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles
• Town Counsel invoice for March 16–31, 2024

Select Board

The Select Board will review and approve warrant articles for both the Annual and Special Town Meetings. The board will also consider a new Common Victualler License for Meadowlands Ice Cream at 328 No. Billerica Road.

• Review of Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles
• Review of Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles
• Common Victualler License for Meadowlands Ice Cream (328 No. Billerica Road)
• Executive Session regarding Collective Bargaining
• Town Manager report on Town Counsel Invoice (March 16–31, 2024)

Select Board

The Select Board will review and approve articles for both the Annual and Special Town Meeting Warrants. The board will also discuss the Tewksbury Public Schools mission statement and Select Board designee appointments.

• New Common Victualler License for Meadowlands Ice Cream
• Review and approval of Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles
• Review and approval of Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles
• Town Counsel Invoice for March 16 — 31, 2024
• Executive Session regarding Collective Bargaining

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is conducting public hearings regarding the May 6, 2024, Annual Town Meeting Warrant and the May 8, 2024, Special Town Meeting Warrant. The body will also review Town Manager finance reports and transfers.

• Public hearing on May 6, 2024, Annual Town Meeting Warrant
• Public hearing on May 8, 2024, Special Town Meeting Warrant
• Review of Town Manager finance reports and transfers

School Committee

The Negotiating Sub-Committee is meeting to engage in collective bargaining with the School Custodians and Maintenance, AFSCME Council 93, Local 1703. The session will be held in executive session to discuss ground rules for negotiations.

• Collective bargaining with AFSCME Council 93, Local 1703
• Discussion of ground rules for negotiations

School Committee

The Negotiating Sub-Committee is meeting to engage in collective bargaining with the School Secretaries, AFSCME Council 93, Local 1703. The body will also discuss ground rules for the negotiations.

• Collective bargaining with School Secretaries, AFSCME Council 93, Local 1703
• Discussion of negotiation ground rules

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct public hearings for several requests for Determination of Applicability and Notices of Intent. The body will also discuss a regulation update relating to M.G.L. Chapter 40 Section 21D.

• Notice of Intent: 1438 Main Street (Tewksbury Dental Associates)
• Notice of Intent: 1167, 1177 & 1187 Main Street (L&G Main Street, LLC)
• Resource Area Delineation: 1596 Andover Street
• Determination of Applicability requests: 8 Maplewood Road, 156 County Road, and 80 Sawyers Lane
• Regulation update regarding M.G.L. Chapter 40 Section 21D

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet to review the March financial report and approve previous minutes. The agenda includes a calendar of events for May 2024 and a report from the Director.

• Approval of March 19, 2024 minutes
• Review of March financials
• May 2024 calendar of events

School Committee

The Negotiating Sub-Committee is meeting in executive session. The body will discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining with TTA Teacher and Education Support Personnel Bargaining Units.

• Collective bargaining strategy for TTA Teacher and Education Support Personnel Bargaining Units

Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee

The Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee is meeting to review outreach materials and stewardship efforts. The body will discuss updates to the town website, trail maps, and specific land development plans.

• Website and trail map updates, including a Google map of trail heads
• Flyer updates
• Trail signs and markers stewardship
• CWF development update
• BCT/Hospital land development plan

Tewksbury Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisory Committee (TDEIAC)

The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisory Committee is meeting to review the DEI Calendar of Events and provide updates on a meeting with CASE and a Lahey Grant.

• Pride Picnic planning
• CASE meeting update
• Lahey Grant update

School Committee

The School Committee will vote on the FY25 budget review and the appointment of an Assistant Superintendent. The body will also discuss a cell phone pilot at Wynn Middle School and a student exchange program at TMHS.

• FY25 Budget Review Approval vote
• Recommendation to appoint Assistant Superintendent of Schools vote
• Payroll payments for periods ending March 14 ($1,629,983.14) and March 28 ($1,620,242.39)
• 2024-2025 AlphaBEST Contract Addendum vote
• Policy ADDA (Background Checks) and ADDA-R (DCJIS Model CORI Policy) first and final reading

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to reorganize board officers and review library policies. The agenda includes a vote to approve the Study Room Use policy.

• Reorganization of Board Officers
• Approval of Study Room Use policy
• Review of New Sign Board Policy

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to reorganize and discuss the reestablishment of a Tewksbury Public Schools Facilities Committee. The board will also review a new common victualler license application for Origin Thai Bistro LLC.

• Common Victualler License application for Origin Thai Bistro LLC at 1699 Shawsheen St, Suite 2
• Discussion regarding the reestablishment of a Tewksbury Public Schools Facilities Committee
• Town Counsel invoice for the period of March 1 — March 15, 2024
• Executive Session regarding Collective Bargaining

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to reorganize and consider a new license for Origin Thai Bistro LLC. The board will also discuss the YMCA and the reestablishment of a Facilities Committee for Tewksbury Public Schools.

• Origin Thai Bistro LLC - New Common Victualler License
• Tewksbury Public Schools Facilities Committee discussion
• Town Counsel Invoice for March 1—March 15, 2024
• Select Board Reorganization

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider several special permits and site plan reviews. The meeting includes requests for a family suite and sign modifications, as well as continued reviews for development projects.

• Special Permit for a family suite at 56 Kent Street
• Site Plan Review and Special Permit for 402 Main Street (continued)
• Modification to Sign Special Permit at 1830 Main Street
• Amendment to Definitive Subdivision at Merrimac Drive
• Site Plan Review and Special Permit for 20 Glenwood Road and 2551 Main Street

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review updates regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The meeting also includes discussions on warrant articles for the May 2024 Annual and Special Town Meetings.

• FY25 Budget updates
• May 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant updates
• May 2024 Special Town Meeting Warrant updates
• Ratification of Recording Secretary timesheet payment

Housing Authority

The Tewksbury Housing Authority will meet to approve April 2024 bills and review budget comparatives. The board will discuss revisions to the Section 8 Admin Plan and Personnel Policy Revision 9.

• Approval of bills for April 2024
• Budget Comparatives from 1-1-24 to 2-29-24
• Fed Pac Panel Replacement & Fire Alarm Upgrades
• Section 8 Admin Plan Revision
• Personnel Policy Revision 9

Tewksbury Beautification Committee

The Beautification Committee will meet to finalize plans for switchbox art. The body will also discuss the Spring Cleanup Event scheduled for May 4th.

• Finalization of switchbox art
• Spring Cleanup Event on May 4th

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings for determinations of applicability and review requests to extend orders of conditions. The body will also address emergency certifications and a minor modification for specific town properties.

• Public hearing for Arthur Markos regarding multiple roadways
• Public hearing for Yuelong Tang at 14 Maplewood Road
• Emergency certifications for Merrimack Meadows Lane and 8 Maplewood Road
• Order of conditions extension requests for 1023 & 1029 East Street and 935 Main Street
• Minor modification for 60 Shawsheen Ave (DEP File #305-1110)

School Committee

The Negotiating Sub-Committee is meeting to conduct collective bargaining with TTA Teacher and Education Support Personnel Bargaining Units. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss bargaining strategy.

• Collective bargaining with TTA Teacher and Education Support Personnel Bargaining Units
• Approval of March 19, 2024 minutes

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to consider two requests for variances regarding front setbacks. Both applications involve residential properties and proposed structural additions.

• Variance request for side deck with stairs at 30 First Street
• Variance request for 4’x12’ farmer's porch at 7 So Oliver Street

School Committee

The Negotiating Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining with TTA Teacher and Education Support Personnel Bargaining Units. The meeting includes an executive session to review minutes from March 4, 2024.

• Collective bargaining strategy for TTA Teacher and Education Support Personnel Bargaining Units

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review various tax-related applications and legal cases. The session includes reviews of real estate, personal property, and motor vehicle abatements. The board will also examine pending Appellate Tax Board cases.

• FY 2024 Real Estate and Personal Property 128 Abatement Applications
• FY 2024 Real Estate Exemption Applications
• FY 2025 3ABC Application
• 2024 Motor Vehicle Abatement Application
• Pending Appellate Tax Board Cases

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review several special permits for family suites and signs, as well as site plan reviews. The board is also scheduled to discuss zoning bylaw amendments related to MBTA Communities.

• Zoning Bylaw Amendments — MBTA Communities
• Family Suite Special Permits for 215 Marshall Street and 24 Wayside Road
• Sign Special Permits for 300 Chandler Street, 175 Chandler Street, and 1921 Main Street
• Site Plan Review and Land Disturbance Permit for 910 Andover Street (Melmark)
• Continuations to 4/8/24 for 1438 Main Street and 20 Glenwood Road/2551 Main Street

School Committee

The Policy Sub-Committee is meeting to hold ongoing discussions regarding various district policies. The session focuses on reviewing existing guidelines and administrative procedures.

• Wellness Policy (ADF)
• Background Checks and CORI Policy (ADDA, ADDA-R)
• Public Comments at School Committee Meetings (BEDH)
• Student Fundraising Activities (JJE)
• Use of School Facilities and Candidates Night (KF, KF-E, KF-R, KFD)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to approve minutes from February 15, 2024. The agenda is primarily procedural with no specific decisions or ordinances listed.

• Health Fair scheduled for 4/4 at the Senior Center from 2-6pm

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review several Requests for Determination of Applicability and Notices of Intent. The agenda also includes discussions regarding landscape updates at 300 Ames Pond and tree cutting at 740 North Street.

• Certificate of Compliance: 205 Washington Street (#22A Substation)
• Certificate of Compliance: 90 Terramor Drive
• Extension of Order of Conditions: 170 North Street
• Public Hearing: Determination of Applicability at 900 Chandler Street
• Public Hearing: Determination of Applicability at 910 Andover Street

Select Board

The Select Board will consider a petition from National Grid and Verizon to relocate two poles on East Street to accommodate an electric service upgrade. The board will also discuss a financial policy update and a donation to the police domestic violence fund.

• Public hearing for National Grid/Verizon pole relocation at 875 East Street
• Acceptance of $100 donation to the Tewksbury Police Domestic Violence Fund
• Town Manager's overall financial policy update
• Town Counsel invoices for February 1-15 and February 16-29, 2024
• Executive session regarding collective bargaining

School Committee

The Negotiating Sub-Committee is meeting to conduct collective bargaining with the TTA Teacher and Education Support Personnel Bargaining Units. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss bargaining strategy.

• Collective bargaining with TTA Teacher and Education Support Personnel Bargaining Units
• Approval of March 6, 2024 minutes

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet to approve February minutes and review March financial reports. The board will also discuss the April 2024 calendar of events and the Director's report.

• Approval of February 20, 2024 minutes
• Review of March Financials
• April 2024 Calendar of Events

Select Board

The Select Board will consider a joint petition from National Grid and Verizon regarding a pole at 875 East Street. The board will also receive updates on financial policy and a recreation initiative.

• National Grid/Verizon Jointly Owned Pole Petition: 875 East Street
• Acceptance of donation to the Tewksbury Police Domestic Violence Fund
• Overall Financial Policy Update
• Recreation Initiative update
• Town Counsel Invoice for February 1-29, 2024

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to review warrant articles for the May 2024 Annual and Special Town Meetings. The body will also discuss FY25 budget updates and review finance reports and transfers from the Town Manager.

• May 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant review
• May 2024 Special Town Meeting Warrant review
• FY25 Budget updates
• Town Manager finance reports and transfers

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting to perform a perambulation of the town boundaries shared with Andover and Dracut. The meeting will take place at the 1908 Witness Marker along the Merrimack River.

• Perambulation of Town of Andover, Dracut and Tewksbury

Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee

The Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee is meeting to review outreach efforts and stewardship of town trails. The body will discuss land development plans and parcel protection for the May Town Meeting.

• Report on winter walk collaboration with library
• Website and trail map updates
• Trail flooding near Meadow Brook and sign vandalism
• Recommendation to the town regarding pump houses at well field locations
• BCT/Hospital land development plan

School Committee

The School Committee will conduct a public hearing regarding the FY25 budget. The body will also discuss the use of the North Street School and the re-establishment of the Long Range School Space Planning Committee.

• Public hearing on the FY25 Budget
• Payroll payments for periods ending Feb 15 ($1,607,568.25) and Feb 29 ($1,638,056.94)
• Discussion on the use of the North Street School
• Collective bargaining for TTA (Teachers) and ESP (Aides) units
• Proposal to re-establish Long Range School Space Planning Committee (LRSSPC)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to approve policies regarding museum passes and food and beverages in the library. The board will also review the policy for study room use.

• Approval of Museum Passes policy
• Approval of Food and Beverages in the Library policy
• Review of Study Room Use policy

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees is reviewing a Director's Report regarding facility maintenance and library services. The report includes plans for sprinkler head replacements and a review of the Study Room Policy.

• Replacement of approximately 90 recalled sprinkler heads using Fairgrieve account funding
• Review of the Study Room Policy
• Installation of a canopy for the performance platform by Big Top Party Rental
• Installation of new wayfinding signage throughout the building
• Upcoming 'Art in Bloom' event with the Tewksbury Garden Club in late April

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to make a decision regarding a retail marijuana license. The board will also discuss the reuse of Trahan Elementary and the sale of town land.

• Retail marijuana license decision
• Trahan Elementary reuse
• Sale of town land
• Annual and Special Town Meeting Warrant signature page
• Annual Town Election Warrant signature page

Select Board

The Select Board will vote on a retail marijuana license and discuss the reuse of Trahan Elementary. The meeting includes a presentation from the North Middlesex Community College (NMCOG) and the signing of town meeting and election warrants.

• Retail Marijuana License decision
• Trahan Elementary Reuse
• Sale of Town Land
• Tree Hearing Objection
• Annual and Special Town Meeting Warrant signature

Select Board

The Select Board will make a decision regarding a retail marijuana license and discuss the reuse of Trahan Elementary. The board will also consider the sale of five town-owned parcels to the highest bidders.

• Retail marijuana license decision
• Sale of Georgia Road (Map 94, Lot 20) for $4,600
• Sale of Newton Ave (Map 47, Lot 156) for $5,000
• Sale of Georgia Road (Map 81, Lot 220) for $6,600
• Sale of Water Street (Map 94, Lot 158) for $12,050 and Wamesit Road (Map 98 Lot 48) for $7,300

Tewksbury Beautification Committee

The Beautification Committee is meeting to review minutes and discuss local improvement projects. The agenda includes planning for a spring clean-up event and reviewing art and recycling exhibitions.

• Revised switchbox art
• Spring Clean-Up scheduled for May 4, 2024
• Interactive Recycling Exhibition

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority will meet to approve bills for March 2024 and review reports from the Executive Director. Discussions will include unit vacancies and the Merrimack Valley Food Bank.

• Approval of bills for March 2024
• Review of unit vacancies
• EOHLC Notice 2024-04
• Merrimack Valley Food Bank report

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct site plan reviews and consider special permits for three properties. One item regarding 1438 Main Street was requested for continuation to the March 25 meeting.

• 20 Glenwood Road/2551 Main Street: Site Plan Review, Special Permit, and Land Disturbance Permit
• 402 Main Street: Site Plan Review, Special Permit, and Land Disturbance Permit
• 1438 Main Street: Site Plan Review
• New York Road (Map 81, Lot 183): Approval Not Required

School Committee

The Policy Sub-Committee is holding a workshop to discuss existing and new school policies. The body will review guidelines regarding student activities, facility use, and administrative requirements.

• Discussion of policies on general homework and student fundraising
• Review of school facility use and candidates night policies
• Discussion of new Wellness Policy (ADF)
• Review of background check and CORI policies (ADDA, ADDA-R)
• Discussion of public comments at School Committee meetings (BEDH)

School Committee

The Negotiating Sub-Committee is meeting to conduct collective bargaining with the TTA Teacher and Education Support Personnel Bargaining Units. The meeting includes both an open session and an executive session to discuss bargaining strategy.

• Collective bargaining with TTA Teacher and Education Support Personnel Bargaining Units
• Approval of February 15, 2024 minutes

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is conducting public hearings for multiple Notices of Intent and a Request for Determination of Applicability. The body will also address an enforcement order and a tree cutting inquiry.

• Notice of Intent: 20 First Street (First Street Residence, LLC)
• Notice of Intent: 1167, 1177, and 1187 Main Street (L & G Main Street, LLC)
• Notice of Intent: 129 Marshall Street (John Mangano)
• Enforcement Order: 765 Whipple Road (Jose Deoliveira & Meirielle Dosreis)
• Tree Cutting Inquiry: 740 North Street

School Committee

The Negotiating Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining. This discussion involves the TTA Teacher and Education Support Personnel Bargaining Units.

• Approval of February 13, 2024 minutes
• Collective bargaining strategy for TTA Teacher and Education Support Personnel

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the FY25 budgets for the Tewksbury School Department and Shawsheen Tech. The body will also discuss Town Manager finance reports and transfers.

• FY25 Budget Review: Shawsheen Tech
• FY25 Budget Review: Tewksbury School Department
• Town Manager finance reports and transfers
• Finance Committee representation on Elementary School Building, Green, Economic Development, and By-Law committees

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a request from Lee Ghannan regarding a property setback. The hearing involves a proposed accessory structure located within the front setback.

• Variance request for an accessory structure at 310 Brown Street

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review several FY25 budgets and the capital budget. The body will also discuss member representation on four town committees and review finance reports and transfers from the Town Manager.

• FY25 Budget reviews for Cable Enterprise/Telemedia, DPW General Fund, Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Enterprise Funds
• Review of the Capital Budget
• Town Manager finance reports and transfers
• Member representation on Elementary School Building, Green, Economic Development, and By-Law committees

Planning Board

The Planning Board is meeting to conduct site plan reviews and consider special and land disturbance permits for several properties. Multiple items on the agenda are continuations from previous meetings.

• 402 Main Street: Site Plan Review, Special Permit, and Land Disturbance Permit
• 1438 Main Street: Site Plan Review
• 1600 Shawsheen Street: Site Plan Review, Special Permit, and Land Disturbance Permit
• 770 Main Street: Site Plan Review and Land Disturbance Permit
• 1625 Andover Street: Site Plan Review and Land Disturbance Permit

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings regarding resource area delineation, applicability determinations, and amendments to orders of conditions. The board will also discuss regulations for intermittent and perennial streams.

• Public hearing: Request for Determination of Applicability at 31 Fox Run Drive
• Public hearing: Request to Amend an Order of Conditions at 1695 Shawsheen Street
• Enforcement Order for 165 Astle Street
• Public hearing: Regulations Discussion regarding Intermittent & Perennial Streams
• Emergency Certification for 151 Helvetia Street

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority is meeting to approve February 2024 bills and review unit vacancies. The board will discuss the Pondview Roof Replacement Project and lead paint certification.

• Pondview Roof Replacement Project
• Lead Paint Certification
• Approval of February 2024 bills
• FYE 2023 certifications

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet to approve minutes from December 19, 2023, and review financial reports for January and February. The board will also discuss the March 2024 calendar of events and the Director's report.

• Approval of December 19, 2023 minutes
• Review of January and February financials
• March 2024 Calendar of Events

School Committee

The Negotiating Sub-Committee will meet to conduct collective bargaining with the TTA Teacher and Education Support Personnel Bargaining Units. An executive session is scheduled to discuss strategy regarding these negotiations.

• Collective bargaining with TTA Teacher and Education Support Personnel Bargaining Units
• Approval of minutes from December 7, 2023; January 4, 2024; and January 23, 2024

Tewksbury Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisory Committee (TDEIAC)

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee will meet to review its calendar of events. The body will also receive updates regarding CASE and a Lahey Grant.

• DEI Calendar of Events
• Meeting with CASE update
• Lahey Grant update
• Approval of 01/11/2023 minutes

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review the annual report and discuss a sharps take-back program initiative. The board will also receive updates on PHE grant funded positions and a health fair scheduled for April 4 at the Tewksbury Senior Center.

• Sharps take back program initiative
• Health Fair on 4/4 at the Tewksbury Senior Center
• PHE grant funded positions update
• Annual report submission

School Committee

The School Committee will conduct a public hearing regarding the FY25 budget. The body will also discuss the 2024-2025 Program of Studies and the 2023 District Report Card.

• Public hearing on the FY25 Budget
• Payroll payments for periods ending Jan 18 ($1,574,217.40) and Feb 1 ($1,605,972.69)
• Donation of laptops and equipment valued at $600 for Wynn Middle School
• ExxonMobil Educational Alliance Program Grant of $500 for John Ryan Elementary STEM Program
• New hires for secretary, speech & language pathologist, education support personnel, and building custodian

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review library policies regarding museum passes and food and beverages. The meeting includes reports from the Library Director and the Friends of the Library.

• Review of Museum Passes policy
• Review of Food and Beverages in the Library policy

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees is reviewing the FY2025 library budget proposal, which is described as a level service budget. The board is also reviewing revised policies regarding food and drink and museum passes.

• FY2025 library budget proposal
• Revised Food and Drink Policy
• Revised Museum Pass Policy
• Report on fire alarm and sprinkler inspections completed 2/6/24
• Discussion on town email addresses for Trustees

School Committee

The Negotiating Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining with the TTA Teacher and Education Support Personnel Bargaining Units. The meeting includes an executive session to approve previous minutes.

• Collective bargaining strategy for TTA Teacher and Education Support Personnel Bargaining Units
• Approval of minutes from January 3, January 22, and February 6, 2024

Select Board

The Select Board will conduct public hearings for business licenses and review the FY25 Enterprise Budgets and Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting includes a discussion on the Presidential Primary Warrant and various donations to town departments.

• Public hearing for Eco Auto LLC (623 Main Street) Class I License
• Public hearing for TJ Callahan’s Pub (1475 Main Street) Entertainment License
• Public hearing for Route 133 Cannabis LLC (1625 Andover Street) Retail Marijuana License
• Presentation of FY25 Enterprise Budgets and FY25 Capital Improvement Plan
• Change of Manager for Hilton Garden Inn (4 Highwood Drive)

Select Board

The Select Board will conduct public hearings for several business licenses and review the FY25 Enterprise Budgets and Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting also includes discussions on the Presidential Primary Warrant and donations to the Senior Center and Police Department.

• Public hearing for Eco Auto LLC (623 Main Street) for a Class I license
• Public hearing for Cara Ryan Corp d/b/a TJ Callahan’s Pub (1475 Main Street) for an entertainment license
• Public hearing for Route 133 Cannabis LLC (1625 Andover Street) for a retail marijuana license
• Request for change of manager for Hilton Garden Inn (4 Highwood Drive)
• Presentation of FY25 Enterprise Budgets and FY25 Capital Improvement Plan

Tewksbury Beautification Committee

The Beautification Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and discuss upcoming cleaning initiatives. The agenda includes planning for the spring clean up and student service projects.

• Spring Clean Up
• Student service projects for mini-clean up
• Switchbox status

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will conduct budget reviews for several town departments for fiscal year 2025. The body will also review finance reports and transfers from the Town Manager.

• FY25 budget reviews for Fire, Police, and Regional Communications Center
• FY25 budget reviews for Solid Waste, Streetlights, and Community Events
• Review of Town Manager finance reports and transfers
• Finance Committee member representation on the Elementary School Building, Green, Economic Development, and By-Law committees
• Ratification of Recording Secretary timesheet payment

Planning Board

The Tewksbury Planning Board is meeting to discuss special permits for family suites and signage, as well as site plan reviews. Several items from previous meetings are continuing or have requested further continuations.

• Special Permit for signage at 75 Highwood Drive
• Family Suite Special Permits for 31 Fox Run Drive and 1414 Andover Street
• Site Plan Review and Special Permit for Tree House Brewing Company at 1879 Main Street
• Site Plan Review and Land Disturbance Permit for 1625 Andover Street
• Modification to Site Plan Approval for 1695 Shawsheen Street

School Committee

The School Committee will meet in executive session to conduct collective bargaining with the Tewksbury Teachers Association’s Executive Board. The committee will also discuss strategy regarding bargaining units for teachers and education support personnel.

• Collective bargaining with Tewksbury Teachers Association Executive Board
• Strategy discussion for Teacher and Education Support Personnel Bargaining Units

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review multiple Notices of Intent and requests for Certificates of Compliance. The body will also hold a public hearing to discuss regulations regarding intermittent and perennial streams.

• Notice of Intent for 1167, 1177, and 1187 Main Street
• Notice of Intent for 20 First Street
• Request for Determination of Applicability for 80 Sawyers Lane
• Public hearing on Intermittent & Perennial Streams regulations
• Emergency Certifications for 92 Wamesit Road, 21 Anthony Road, 61 Geiger Drive, 1275 Shawsheen Street, and 66 Juniper Lane

School Committee

The Negotiating Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining. The discussion involves the TTA Teacher and Education Support Personnel Bargaining Units.

• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy for TTA Teacher and Education Support Personnel Bargaining Units

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will conduct budget reviews for FY25 across several departments. The body will also discuss Finance Committee representation on four other town committees.

• FY25 Budget Reviews for Accounting, Treasurer/Collector and Assessors, Computer Services, Human Resources, Facilities and Grounds, and Veterans Services
• Town Manager finance reports and transfers
• Member representation on Elementary School Building, Green, Economic Development, and By-Law committees

School Committee

The School Committee will receive a presentation on the FY25 Tewksbury Public Schools Budget from Business Manager David Libby. The meeting includes an executive session regarding collective bargaining for teachers and aides.

• FY25 Tewksbury Public Schools Budget Presentation
• Collective bargaining for TTA (Teachers) and ESP (Aides) bargaining units

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to conduct FY25 budget reviews for various town departments and offices. The body will also discuss Town Manager finance reports and transfers. Additionally, the committee will address member representation on other town committees.

• FY25 Budget Reviews for Library, COA, Town Clerk, Elections, Registrars, Parking Clerk, Planning, Building Department, Board of Health, Moderator, Finance Committee, Town Counsel, and Town Hall
• Town Manager finance reports and transfers
• Finance Committee member representation on Elementary School Building, Green, Economic Development, and By-Law committees

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to receive a presentation on the FY2025 Budget. The board will also consider a request from the T.D.E.I.A.C. to use the Common for a Pride Picnic on June 2, 2024.

• FY2025 Budget Presentation
• T.D.E.I.A.C request to use the Common for Pride Picnic on June 2, 2024

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to approve previous minutes and hold a new hearing. The board will consider a request to exceed the maximum height for an accessory structure.

• Variance request for a detached two-car garage at 80 Meade Street

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review requests for certificates of compliance and extensions of orders of conditions. The body will hold public hearings on Notices of Intent for properties on Main Street and First Street. The meeting also includes discussions on enforcement orders and water main replacement exemptions.

• Public hearing: Notice of Intent for 1167, 1177, and 1187 Main Street
• Public hearing: Notice of Intent for 20 First Street
• Enforcement orders for 165 Astle Street and 765 Whipple Road
• Emergency Certification for 181 Vale Street
• Water Main Replacement Exemption