Tewksbury public meetings in 2025

School Committee

The Tewksbury School Committee will hold a workshop to discuss policies regarding staff resignations, retirements, and benefits. The meeting is scheduled for December 23, 2025, at the District Administration Offices.

• Approval of November 25, 2025 minutes
• Workshop on professional staff resignation policies
• Workshop on professional staff retirement policies
• Workshop on support staff positions and pay
• Workshop on support staff fringe benefits

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review a proposal for kratom regulation and a grease tank installation at 1973 Main St. Members will also discuss the fee schedule regarding non-profit permit and late fees.

• Kratom regulation proposal by Maria Ruggerio
• Grease tank installation at Dunkin Donuts, 1973 Main St.
• Discussion on non-profit permit and late fee schedules
• Compliance Hearing update regarding BESS
• Update on food permit renewals and double fees

The Board voted unanimously to hold a public hearing on Kratom for January 15, 2026. It also approved amending the fee schedule to impose a $100 late fee on non‑profit organizations that miss the food‑permit renewal deadline, effective 2026. The November 20, 2025 meeting minutes will be added to the agenda for the January 15, 2026 meeting. A motion to open public comment was also carried unanimously.

• Approved public hearing on Kratom for Jan 15, 2026 (5‑0)
• Amended fee schedule to add $100 late fee for non‑profits (5‑0)
• Added Nov 20, 2025 minutes to Jan 15, 2026 agenda
• Opened public comment period (5‑0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for December 18, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The board will reconvene at its next meeting on January 29, 2026.

School Committee

The Tewksbury School Committee will consider routine business including approval of meeting minutes and a consent agenda. Members will vote on two payroll bills for the periods ending November 20, 2025 ($1,840,011.73) and December 4, 2025 ($1,713,365.67). An executive session will address collective bargaining matters for the TTA bargaining unit. Additional reports and a student robotics trip presentation are on the agenda.

• Approve payroll payment of $1,840,011.73 for period ending Nov 20 2025
• Approve payroll payment of $1,713,365.67 for period ending Dec 4 2025
• Approve executive session minutes
• Discuss collective bargaining for the TTA bargaining unit
• Consent agenda items: personnel items, donations, Valley Collaborative Communication acknowledgment

The committee voted 5-0 to approve the Tewksbury Memorial High School Robotics team's overnight out‑of‑state field trip. It also approved the consent agenda, two payroll periods totaling $3,553,377.40, and several policy updates, each by unanimous vote. The November 19 meeting minutes were approved with a 4-1 vote.

• Approved TMHS Robotics overnight out‑of‑state field trip (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved payroll period ending Nov 20 2025, $1,840,011.73 (5-0)
• Approved payroll period ending Dec 4 2025, $1,713,365.67 (5-0)
• Approved policies GCCC and GCO (5-0)
• Approved policies IKFE, JJIBB and the Introduction (5-0)
• Approved November 19, 2025 meeting minutes (4-1, one abstention)
• Approved the consent agenda items (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The Tewksbury Conservation Commission's scheduled meeting on December 17, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered or decided. The commission will reconvene on January 7, 2026.

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing for two new hackney and common victualler licenses, review the Trahan School Project documents, and approve automatic renewals for various town licenses.

• Public hearing for Vikram Car Service Corp. hackney vehicle license at 40 Wells Drive
• Public hearing for Lisa's Family Pizzeria common victualler license at 2312 Main Street
• Review of Trahan School Project documents
• Automatic renewal of licenses including Amusement, Liquor, and Marijuana
• Donations proposed for Senior Center, Police Department, and Veterans Department

The board voted 4‑0‑0 to approve a Hackney vehicle license for Vikram Car Service Corp and a Common Victualler license for Lisa’s Family Pizzeria. It also accepted a $2,000 donation for the Senior Center, two $750 donations for the Police Department, and two $25 gift‑card donations for the Veterans Department. All listed Automatic Amusement, Class Auto, Common Victualler, Entertainment, Farmer’s Market, Liquor, and Retail Marijuana license renewals were approved, each with a 4‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved Hackney Vehicle License for Vikram Car Service Corp (4‑0‑0)
• Approved Common Victualler License for Lisa’s Family Pizzeria (4‑0‑0)
• Accepted $2,000 donation to Senior Center (4‑0‑0)
• Accepted $750 donations to Police Department from Ostrofsky Plumbing & Heating and 978 Plumbing, Inc. (4‑0‑0)
• Accepted two $25 gift‑card donations to Veterans Department from Oakdale Liquor Store (4‑0‑0)
• Approved Automatic Amusement License renewals, contingent on notes (4‑0‑0)
• Approved Class Auto License renewals, contingent on notes (4‑0‑0)
• Approved multiple business license renewals (common victualler, entertainment, farmer’s market, liquor, marijuana) contingent on notes (4‑0‑0)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold public hearings for a new Hackney vehicle license and a change of ownership for a Common Victualler license. The board will also discuss the Trahan School project and various donations to town departments.

• Public hearing: Vikram Car Service Corp. (40 Wells Drive) for a Hackney Vehicle License
• Public hearing: Lisa’s Family Pizzeria (2312 Main Street) for a Common Victualler License
• Discussion of Trahan School Project documents
• Donations to the Senior Center, Police Department, and Veterans Department
• Review of Town Counsel invoices for Oct 16-31 and Nov 1-15, 2025

Housing Authority

The Tewksbury Housing Authority will convene to approve bills, review budget comparatives, and discuss renovations for Saunders Circle and DD Community Halls.

• Approval of bills for December 2025
• Review of budget comparatives 01-01-25 to 10-31-25
• Discussion of SC Community Hall Renovations
• Discussion of DD Community Hall & Congregate Renovations
• Discussion of SC Stairwell Project CO#1 & 2

Planning Board

The Planning Board will approve the November 17, 2025 minutes and hear committee reports. It will consider a family‑suite special permit for 111 Rockvale Road, a special permit for a development at 960 Main Street, and a site‑plan, special permit and land‑disturbance permit for 15 and 41 Astle Street.

• Approval of minutes from November 17, 2025
• Committee reports and Town Planner’s report
• Family‑suite special permit – 111 Rockvale Road
• Special permit – 960 Main Street development
• Site‑plan review, special permit, and land‑disturbance permit – 15 & 41 Astle Street

Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee

The Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee will review its 2026 priorities and updates on outreach activities. Members will receive updates on the Winter Tree Walk and flyer reprint. The committee will receive a status report on the Hospital Land project and set objectives for the Open Space & Recreation Plan. A new business item will consider potential access to the Merrimac River at the end of Merrimac Road.

• Approve minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting
• Review 2026 Committee Priorities (presented by Tom)
• Update on Winter Tree Walk (presented by Paige)
• Status report on Hospital Land project (presented by Tom and Bruce)
• Discuss potential Merrimac River access at end of Merrimac Road

The Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee approved the minutes of its November 13, 2025 meeting. Other agenda items, such as proposed 2026 priorities, outreach ideas, and development updates, were discussed but no formal actions were taken. Future meetings will address the open‑space plan goals and potential river access.

• Approved minutes of November 13, 2025 meeting (no vote tally recorded)

Board of Library Trustees

The Tewksbury Board of Library Trustees will consider several policy items, including approval of the Study Room Use Policy 2025 and review of the Collection Development, Library Created Displays, Meeting Room, and Social Media policies. A vote will be taken on the proposed 2026 library closure schedule. The meeting also includes director and trustee comments, a report from the Friends of the Library, and resident comment time.

• Approve Study Room Use Policy 2025
• Vote on 2026 Library Closures schedule
• 3rd reading of Social Media Policy 2025
• Review Collection Development Policy 2025
• Review Meeting Room Policy 2025

The trustees unanimously approved the new Study Room Use Policy. They also approved closing the library on Christmas Eve and the weekend after Christmas in 2026. The Friends of the Library approved a $30,000 budget for programming this year. Minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting were approved with one abstention.

• Approved minutes of the November 4, 2025 meeting (Jessica Rauseo abstained)
• Approved Study Room Use Policy (unanimous vote)
• Approved library closures for 2026, including Christmas Eve and the weekend after Christmas
• Friends of the Library approved $30,000 for programming for 2024‑2025

Board of Library Trustees

The Trustees will review recent facility updates, including a pest‑control contract with Ehrlich Pest Control and the addition of a second AED machine on the second floor. They will consider a proposal to keep the library closed from December 24 through December 28, 2025, instead of the shorter schedule currently planned. A request to place a Little Free Pantry in the library and the launch of a new quarterly book group called “Into the Past” will also be discussed.

• Contract with Ehrlich Pest Control to address mouse activity in the library
• Installation of a second AED machine and cabinet on the second floor
• Proposal to expand the holiday closure to December 24‑28, 2025
• Proposal to locate a Little Free Pantry (LFP) at the library for food‑insecure residents
• Start of a new quarterly book group “Into the Past” beginning January

Tewksbury Beautification Committee

The Beautification Committee will consider approval of the minutes from the October 8 2025 and March 19 2025 meetings. It will also receive updates on its ongoing programs, including the Mini Clean Up, Clean Up Day, Adopt an Island, and Property Recognition initiatives. The meeting includes a period for member comments before adjournment.

• Approve minutes from the October 8 2025 meeting
• Approve minutes from the March 19 2025 meeting
• Review status of the Mini Clean Up program
• Review status of the Clean Up Day program
• Review status of the Adopt an Island program

The Tewksbury Beautification Committee accepted the minutes from the May 19, 2025 and October 8, 2025 meetings. No substantive program or project decisions were made. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted May 19, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted October 8, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold public hearings on utility pole petitions and one-day liquor licenses. The board is also considering donations to the Police and Veteran’s departments and an appointment to the School Facilities Study Committee.

• National Grid Jointly Owned Pole Petitions for East Street and Andover Street
• One-day liquor licenses for Village Inn Steakhouse and Treehouse Brewing Company
• Donations to the Veteran’s Department and Police Department
• Appointment to the Tewksbury School Facilities Study Committee
• License renewals for Marijuana, Liquor, and other business categories

The board voted 4‑0‑0 to approve National Grid pole petitions for East Street (#31212011) and Andover Street (#31215824). It also approved one‑day liquor licenses for the Village Inn senior‑center party and for Treehouse Brewing’s New Year’s Eve event, a change of manager for Cracker Barrel, and accepted several community donations. Additionally, the board appointed a Grade K‑4 parent representative to the School Facilities Study Committee and approved a list of license renewals. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved National Grid East Street pole petition (#31212011) (4‑0‑0)
• Approved National Grid Andover Street pole petition (#31215824) (4‑0‑0)
• Approved One‑Day Liquor License for Village Inn senior‑center party (4‑0‑0)
• Approved One‑Day Liquor License with extended New Year’s Eve hours for Treehouse Brewing (4‑0‑0)
• Approved Cracker Barrel change of manager, pending Town Manager confirmation (4‑0‑0)
• Accepted donations to Veterans’ Department and Police Department (4‑0‑0)
• Appointed Anelise Bateson as Grade K‑4 Parent Representative on School Facilities Study Committee (4‑0‑0)
• Approved listed license renewals for auto, victualler, entertainment, and liquor (4‑0‑0)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing on two joint pole petitions submitted by National Grid and Verizon for East Street (Petition #31212011) and Andover Street (Petition #31215824). The board will consider the petitions and any conditions recommended by the Department of Public Works. Additional agenda items include one‑day liquor license requests for a senior‑center holiday party and a New Year’s Eve event, a manager change at Cracker Barrel, and approvals of donations and appointments.

• Public hearing on National Grid/Verizon joint pole petition East Street #31212011
• Public hearing on National Grid/Verizon joint pole petition Andover Street #31215824
• One‑day liquor license request for Broadway Village Foods Inc. (Village Inn Steakhouse) for Senior Center Holiday Party
• One‑day liquor license request for Treehouse Brewing Company (1880 Main Street) for New Year’s Eve
• Change of manager at Cracker Barrel Restaurant, 1795 Andover Street

Tewksbury School Facilities Study Committee

The Tewksbury School Facilities Study Committee will conduct its regular meeting on Dec. 2, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Town Hall side meeting room. The agenda includes a call to order, approval of the October 28, 2025 meeting minutes, and a presentation by JCJ. No policy decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Call meeting to order
• Approval of 10/28/25 meeting minutes
• JCJ presentation

Tewksbury Beautification Committee

The Tewksbury Beautification Committee will vote to approve the minutes of its October 8, 2025 and March 19, 2025 meetings. After the minutes, the committee will review the status of its Mini Clean Up, Clean Up Day, Adopt an Island, and Property Recognition programs. The meeting will conclude with member comments and adjournment.

• Approve minutes – October 8, 2025
• Approve minutes – March 19, 2025
• Review Mini Clean Up program status
• Review Clean Up Day program status
• Review Adopt an Island program status

School Committee

The Tewksbury School Committee Policy Subcommittee will meet to discuss and review several policies regarding professional staff positions, transfers, and leave of absence requests. The meeting is scheduled for November 25, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the District Administration Offices.

• Approval of October 1, 2025 minutes
• Review of policy GCA: Professional Staff Positions
• Review of policy GCCAA: Professional Staff Absence Notification
• Review of policy GCCAB: Teacher Requests for Administrative Leave
• Review of policy GCO: Evaluation of Professional Staff

The subcommittee unanimously approved the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting. It revised the GCCAA – Professional Staff Absence Notification policy and will send it to legal counsel. It also revised several other policies (GCA, GCCAB, GCCAE, GCEC, GCK, JJE‑E) for an informational reading at the December 2025 School Committee meeting, while GCCC and GCO were reviewed but not revised and slated for a first and final reading in December.

• Approved October 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Revised GCCAA – Professional Staff Absence Notification; to be sent to legal counsel
• Reviewed GCCC – Professional Staff Family and Medical Leave; not revised, slated for Dec 2025 first/final reading
• Reviewed GCO – Evaluation of Professional Staff; not revised, slated for Dec 2025 first/final reading
• Revised GCA – Professional Staff Positions; slated for Dec 2025 informational reading
• Revised GCCAB – Teacher Requests for a Leave of Absence to Accept an Administrative Position; slated for Dec 2025 informational reading
• Revised GCCAE – Staff Conference Attendance; slated for Dec 2025 informational reading
• Revised GCEC – Appendix B Positions Recruiting/Posting of Vacancies; slated for Dec 2025 informational reading

Massachusetts Cultural Council

The Tewksbury Cultural Council meeting will consider nominations and vote to fill its three leadership roles—chair, treasurer, and clerk. Council members with terms expiring on June 30, 2026 (Rosalyn Impink and Terry Musgrave) will be notified of re‑appointment options. The council will also review the grant application process, confirm the 2026 MCC local grant amount, and address any conflicts of interest.

• Member terms expiring 6/30/2026: Rosalyn Impink, Terry Musgrave
• Nomination and vote to fill chair, treasurer, and clerk positions
• Identify conflicts of interest for town and community organizations
• Overview of grant application review process and financial follow‑up
• Confirmation of the MCC local grant amount to Tewksbury for 2026

The Tewksbury Cultural Council confirmed Christian Panasuk as Chair and Sarah Manchester as Treasurer, leaving the clerk position open. A motion to award $18,838 in grants was passed unanimously by voice vote. The council also approved denial letters for several applicants and granted an extension for the PHM Smallpox Cemetery Walk until spring 2026.

• Christian Panasuk confirmed as Chair for 2025-26
• Sarah Manchester appointed Treasurer for 2025-26
• Clerk position left open and unassigned
• Grant awards totaling $18,838 approved unanimously (voice vote)
• Denial letters to be drafted by Chair Christian Panasuk by 12/07/2025
• Extension granted for PHM Smallpox Cemetery Walk until spring 2026
• Reimbursement forms to be sent to Chair Christian Panasuk for review
• Meeting adjourned at 11:35 a.m. after unanimous voice vote

Board of Health

The Board of Health will hold an information session regarding a proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility at 73–75 Hillman Street. The board will also conduct compliance hearings for three tobacco permit violations.

• Information session for proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility at 73–75 Hillman Street
• Show Cause Hearing for possible tobacco permit suspension at 1875 Main Street
• Correction/Cease and Desist Order for tobacco sale to a person under 21 at Cumberland Farms, 270 Main Street
• Correction/Cease and Desist Order for tobacco sale to a person under 21 at Galloways, 1079 Main St.

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 16 and October 29, 2025 meetings. In the tobacco compliance hearing, the Board noted that outstanding fines must be paid before any permit can be renewed. The Board unanimously voted to require Galloways to provide a written plan to prevent future sales to minors, to be submitted to the Health Director by November 28, 2025. An informational session on the proposed Battery Energy Storage System was held, but no formal decision was made.

• Approved October 16, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved October 29, 2025 special meeting minutes (5-0)
• Requested Galloways submit written compliance plan to Health Director by Nov 28, 2025 (5-0)
• No action taken on Battery Energy Storage System proposal; informational session only

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for November 20, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were scheduled for decision or discussion.

School Committee

The Tewksbury School Committee will vote to approve two payroll payments totaling $3,426,351.40. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, a FY26 quarterly budget report, and votes on new items such as the TMHS Exchange Program for 2026‑2027, a spring field trip to New York City, and a walking track project. Additional agenda items cover a weather‑letter notice and various committee reports.

• Payroll payment for period ending Oct 23 2025: $1,726,550.60
• Payroll payment for period ending Nov 6 2025: $1,699,800.80
• Vote on TMHS Exchange Program for 2026‑2027
• Vote on TMHS and Wynn Drama Club spring field trip to New York City
• Vote on TMHS Walking Track

The Tewksbury School Committee approved the opening of the TMHS indoor walking track and adopted several district policies, including fire‑drill procedures and homeless‑student enrollment rights. It also approved the TMHS exchange program planning, payroll certifications for October and November, and the TMHS/Wynn Drama Club field trip to New York City. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved TMHS indoor walking track opening (4-0)
• Adopted EBCBA fire‑drill policy (4-0)
• Adopted JFABD homeless‑students enrollment rights policy (4-0)
• Tabled IKFE competency determination policy (4-0)
• Approved TMHS Exchange Program planning (4-0)
• Certified Payroll Period ending Oct 23 2025 – $1,726,550.60 (4-0)
• Certified Payroll Period ending Nov 6 2025 – $1,699,800.80 (4-0)
• Approved TMHS and Wynn Drama Club NYC field trip (4-0)

Conservation Commission

The commission approved a three‑year extension permit for 100 Breckenridge Road and closed the public hearing for 913 East Street, also approving its Notice of Intent. It ratified an Enforcement Order for 175 Pringle Street, adding a condition that the property owner submit a restoration plan by Jan 24. The commission also ratified emergency certifications for 1460 Whipple Road, 1025 Andover Street, and 7 Mulberry Way. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved three‑year Extension Permit for 100 Breckenridge Road (5‑0)
• Closed public hearing for 913 East Street (5‑0)
• Approved Notice of Intent for 913 East Street (5‑0)
• Ratified Enforcement Order for 175 Pringle Street with restoration‑plan condition (5‑0)
• Ratified Emergency Certification for 1460 Whipple Road (5‑0)
• Ratified Emergency Certification for 1025 Andover Street (5‑0)
• Ratified Emergency Certification for 7 Mulberry Way (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Select Board

The Tewksbury Select Board will hold a public hearing on several items, including two National Grid jointly owned pole petitions for East Street and Andover Street, and a new Common Victualler license for Café Sicilia at 1300 Main Street. The board will also discuss and vote on an approval of a bond sale and an Affordable Trust Fund Recipient Policy. Additional topics include a tax classification hearing, a DPW snow and ice presentation, and donations to local veteran and senior centers.

• National Grid Jointly Owned Pole Petition: East Street #31212011
• National Grid Jointly Owned Pole Petition: Andover Street #31215824
• Café Sicilia: 1300 Main Street – Common Victualler License (New Owners)
• Approval of Bond Sale
• Affordable Trust Fund Recipient Policy

The board moved the two National Grid pole petitions to the December 2 meeting. It accepted anonymous donations of $500 to the Veterans’ Department and $2,500 to the Senior Center. It approved a common victualler license for Café Sicilia and adopted the recommended minimum residential factor of 1.73% while rejecting residential, small‑business, and open‑space tax exemptions. Finally, it authorized the issuance and sale of $6.14 million of general‑obligation water bonds.

• Moved pole petitions discussion to Dec 2 meeting (3‑0‑0)
• Accepted $500 donation to Veterans’ Department (3‑0‑0)
• Accepted $2,500 donation to Senior Center (3‑0‑0)
• Approved common victualler license for Café Sicilia (3‑0‑0)
• Adopted minimum residential factor of 1.73% (3‑0‑0)
• Rejected residential, small‑business, and open‑space tax exemptions (3‑0‑0)
• Authorized issuance and sale of $6.14 million water bonds (vote not recorded)

Select Board

The Select Board will conduct public hearings regarding two joint pole petitions from National Grid and Verizon. The board will also discuss tax classifications, bond sales, and various license renewals.

• Public hearing: National Grid/Verizon pole installation on East Street (#31212011)
• Public hearing: National Grid/Verizon pole installation on Andover Street (#31215824)
• Public hearing: Common Victualler License for Café Sicilia at 1300 Main Street
• Tax Classification Hearing
• Approval of Bond Sale

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing on two National Grid and Verizon joint pole petitions for East Street and Andover Street. The board will also consider a Common Victualler license for a new owner at Café Sicilia.

• Public hearing: National Grid/Verizon pole petition East Street #31212011
• Public hearing: National Grid/Verizon pole petition Andover Street #31215824
• Common Victualler License: Café Sicilia 1300 Main Street (New Owners)
• Tax Classification Hearing
• Approval of Bond Sale

Historic Commission

The Tewksbury Historical Commission will approve the minutes from its September 22, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss the Historic Survey Project and identify properties that may be included. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approve minutes from September 22, 2025 meeting
• Discuss Historic Survey Project and potential properties

The Historic Commission approved the minutes from the September 22, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. A motion to adjourn the November 18 meeting was also passed unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Approved September 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will review October financials and the December 2025 calendar of events. The board will also receive an update regarding the Friends of the Elderly yard sale.

• Review of October financials
• December 2025 Calendar of Events
• Update on Friends of the Elderly yard sale

The council approved the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting and accepted the October financial report. A motion to forgo the scheduled December meeting was made, seconded, and carried. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved October 21, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted October financials (motion carried)
• Forgo December 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Planning Board

The Tewksbury Planning Board will approve the minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting. It will receive committee reports, the Town Planner’s report on upcoming applications and community announcements, and approve the 2026 meeting calendar dates. The board will also conduct a site‑plan review and consider a special permit and land‑disturbance permit for 15 & 41 Astle Street submitted by BLJB Holdings, LLC.

• Approval of minutes from November 3, 2025
• Committee reports and Town Planner’s report on upcoming applications
• Approval of 2026 Planning Board meeting calendar dates
• Site‑plan review, special permit, and land‑disturbance permit for 15 & 41 Astle Street (BLJB Holdings, LLC)
• Correspondence and other business

The Planning Board approved the November 3 minutes with a 4‑0 vote (one abstention). It then approved the full 2026 meeting calendar by a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The board also noted two new filings for the December 15 meeting and continued discussion of the 15 & 41 Astle Street site‑plan, requesting a peer‑reviewed traffic study before any further action.

• Approved November 3 minutes (4-0, one abstention)
• Approved 2026 meeting calendar dates (5-0)
• Noted two new filings for Dec 15 meeting (no vote)
• Continued discussion of 15 & 41 Astle St site‑plan; no decision taken

Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee

The Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee will review survey results presented by NMCOG. The body is also discussing the status of the Hospital Land project and updates to the Winter Tree Walk.

• NMCOG presentation of survey results for the Open Space & Recreation Plan
• Status and plan for the Hospital Land project
• Winter Tree Walk update
• Flyer reprint updates

The committee approved the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting. A motion to place Mystic Link Trail postcards on large trailhead kiosks was defeated, with a 4‑to‑3 vote. The committee also noted upcoming events, including a Visioning Forum on Dec 1.

• Approved October 16, 2025 minutes
• Motion to post Mystic Link Trail postcards on large kiosks failed (4-3)

Housing Authority

The Tewksbury Housing Authority will approve the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes and November 2025 bills, and review budget comparatives for the period 01‑01‑25 to 09‑30‑25. It will discuss unfinished business concerning the SC Community Hall and DD Community Hall & Congregate renovations. New business includes adopting the FY2026 budget, a CFA 5010 Amendment 1, the CD Exhaust Fan & Hood Vent Project, and the Villa at Meadowview development.

• Approval of November 2025 bills
• Review of budget comparatives Jan‑Sept 2025
• Discussion of SC Community Hall Renovations
• Adoption of FY2026 Budget
• Consideration of Villa at Meadowview project

The Tewksbury Housing Authority board approved the transfer of the Villa at Meadowview property from AgeSpan to the Authority, with legal costs of about $40,000 to be absorbed. It also approved the FY 2026 operating budgets for several housing programs, a contract amendment, and a construction bid. All motions passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved FY 2026 operating budget for MA139 Housing Program (4-0)
• Approved FY 2026 operating budget for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (4-0)
• Approved FY 2026 operating budget for State Aided Housing Chapter 667, requesting $192,717 subsidy (4-0)
• Approved FY 2026 operating budget for Affordable Housing Program (4-0)
• Approved Amendment 1 to contract CFA 5010 for $163,025 (4-0)
• Approved $425,000 low bid from Arujo Brothers Plumbing and Heating, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved transfer of Villa at Meadowview ownership from AgeSpan to THA (4-0)
• Approved updated Executive Director salary schedule for 2026 (4-0)

Conservation Commission

The Tewksbury Conservation Commission will review requests for Certificates of Compliance and hold public hearings on proposed projects at 699 Rogers Street and 913 East Street.

• Request for Certificate of Compliance; Mark Mulligan; 71 Secor Way
• Request for Certificate of Compliance; David M. Allosso; 86 Van Buren Road
• [Public Hearing] Request for Determination of Applicability; Jose Viveiros; 699 Rogers Street
• [Public Hearing] Notice of Intent; John Baldasaro; 913 East Street
• Emergency Certification; 61 Cynthia Road

The Conservation Commission unanimously approved a partial certificate of compliance for Mark Mulligan at 71 Secor Way and an invalid certificate for David M. Allosso at 86 Van Buren Road. It also closed the public hearing and issued a negative determination of applicability for Jose Viveiros’s project at 699 Rogers Street, while continuing its applicability review to the November 19 meeting. The board ratified emergency certifications for 61 Cynthia Road and 167 Charles Drive and then adjourned.

• Issued partial certificate of compliance for 71 Secor Way (4-0)
• Issued invalid certificate of compliance for 86 Van Buren Road (4-0)
• Closed public hearing for 699 Rogers Street (4-0)
• Issued negative determination of applicability for 699 Rogers Street (4-0)
• Continued applicability review for 699 Rogers Street to Nov 19 (4-0)
• Ratified emergency certification for 61 Cynthia Road (4-0)
• Ratified emergency certification for 167 Charles Drive (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Library Trustees

The Tewksbury Board of Library Trustees will review the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting and consider several library policies. The board will vote to approve the Local History Room Use policy and will review the Social Media Use Policy (second reading), the Meeting Room Policy, and the Study Room Policy. The meeting also includes director, trustee, and resident comment periods, and notices of future meetings.

• Approve Local History Room Use policy
• Review Social Media Use Policy (second reading)
• Review Meeting Room Policy
• Review Study Room Policy
• Review minutes from October 14, 2025

The trustees approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting, with Julie Naughton abstaining. They unanimously approved the new Local History Room Use Policy. The meeting was adjourned at 8:09 P.M. after a motion and second.

• Approved October 14, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed, Julie Naughton abstained)
• Approved Local History Room Use Policy (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:09 P.M. (motion moved and seconded)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing for a manager change at MB Spirits LLC and discuss the Trahan School project documents. The board will also approve a revised meeting schedule and a new licensing signature procedure.

• Public Hearing: MB Spirits LLC – 10 Main Street: Change of Manager
• Trahan School Project Documents
• Approval of Select Board Revised Meeting Dates
• Approval of Renewal Licensing Signature Procedure
• Town Counsel Invoice: September 16 – 30, 2025

The Board approved the change of manager for MB Spirits LLC at 10 Main Street (5 – 0 – 0). It also approved the Trahan School Project lease option, allowing renovation and construction of 50 senior units (45 affordable) (4 – 1 – 0). Additional approvals included the 2026 meeting schedule, a renewal licensing signature procedure, and a $3,995 town counsel invoice (all 5 – 0 – 0).

• Approved change of manager for MB Spirits LLC (5 – 0 – 0)
• Approved Trahan School Project lease option (4 – 1 – 0)
• Approved 2026 Select Board meeting dates (5 – 0 – 0)
• Approved Renewal Licensing Signature Procedure (5 – 0 – 0)
• Approved Town Counsel invoice $3,995 (5 – 0 – 0)
• Adjourned meeting (5 – 0 – 0)

Select Board

The Tewksbury Select Board will discuss a ground lease for the former Trahan Elementary School site to develop senior affordable housing. A public hearing will also address MB Spirits LLC’s application to change its liquor license manager. The board will vote on revised meeting dates, a renewal licensing signature procedure, and a town counsel invoice for September 16‑30, 2025.

• MB Spirits LLC – Change of Manager for liquor license (ABCC payment $200)
• Trahan School Project – Ground Lease for senior affordable housing on 30 Salem Road
• Approval of Select Board Revised Meeting Dates
• Approval of Renewal Licensing Signature Procedure
• Town Counsel Invoice: September 16‑30, 2025

Board of Assessors

The Tewksbury Board of Assessors will hold an executive session to review applications for real estate exemptions for fiscal year 2026 and to examine pending cases before the Appellate Tax Board. An informal session will allow members of the public to address the board. The meeting also includes standard agenda items such as old business, new business, and adjournment.

• Review FY 2026 Real Estate Exemption Applications (executive session)
• Review Pending Appellate Tax Board Cases (executive session)
• Informal session for public comments

The Board approved the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes. It entered an executive session to discuss confidential FY26 real‑estate tax exemption information. The session was later ended and the meeting adjourned.

• Approved October 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Entered executive session to discuss FY26 real‑estate tax exemptions
• Ended executive session and adjourned the meeting

Planning Board

The Planning Board will approve the October 20, 2025 minutes, hear committee and town planner reports, and consider site‑plan reviews and permit applications for 913 East Street and 485 Main Street. It will also receive an update on the town’s Master Plan process. The meeting includes administrative items and the adoption of the 2026 meeting calendar.

• Approval of October 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Site‑plan review, special permit, and land disturbance permit for 913 East Street (911 East LLC, Asphalt Services, Inc.)
• Site‑plan review for 485 Main Street (Eugenie Sahyouni)
• Master Plan Process update
• Adoption of 2026 Planning Board meeting calendar dates

The Planning Board unanimously approved the waivers for Sections 6.1.13, 6.1.14, and 6.2.10.H and approved the Site Plan Review, Special Permit, and Land Disturbance Permit for 913 East Street with conditions. The board also unanimously approved the October 20 minutes and moved the 485 Main Street site plan review to Jan. 12, 2026. All motions were voted 4‑0.

• Approved October 20, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved waivers for Sections 6.1.13, 6.1.14 & 6.2.10.H (4-0)
• Approved Site Plan Review, Special Permit, and Land Disturbance Permit for 913 East St with conditions (4-0)
• Closed public hearing for 913 East St agenda (4-0)
• Continued 485 Main St site plan review to Jan. 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM (4-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold hearings regarding special permits and variances for residential properties. The board is considering requests for a second-story addition and two separate deck constructions.

• Special permit for a 2nd story family suite and 10’x11’ mudroom at 905 South Street
• Variance for side setbacks to build a 6’x8’ deck at 14 Wisconsin Road
• Variance for rear setbacks to build a rear deck at 5 Campbell Circle
• Establishment of 2026 meeting dates

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a special permit for 905 South Street, a side‑setback variance for 14 Wisconsin Road, and a rear‑setback variance for 5 Campbell Circle, each voted 3‑0. The board also approved the proposed 2026 meeting dates by a 3‑0 vote. Minutes from the September 25, 2025 meeting were tabled for the next meeting.

• Approved special permit for 905 South St (Section 8.1.1.C) – 3-0
• Approved side‑setback variance for 14 Wisconsin Rd (Section 5.3.2) – 3-0
• Approved rear‑setback variance for 5 Campbell Circle (Section 5.3.2) – 3-0
• Approved 2026 meeting dates – 3-0
• Tabled approval of September 25, 2025 minutes
• Closed each hearing – 3-0
• Adjourned meeting at 6:55 PM – 3-0

Board of Health

The Board of Health is holding a special emergency meeting to discuss and vote on two items related to a proposed battery storage facility. The board will consider intervening as a full party in EFSB 25-08 and withdrawing a prior action for a site assignment.

• Vote on petition to intervene as a full party in EFSB 25-08 regarding a proposed battery storage facility
• Vote on withdrawing prior action for a Site Assignment under M.G.L. c. 111, §143 for the facility at 73–75 Hillman Street

The Tewksbury Board of Health voted unanimously to withdraw its earlier action seeking a site‑assignment under Mass. Gen. Laws c.111 §143 for the proposed battery energy storage facility at 73‑75 Hillman Street. The Board also approved a petition to intervene as a full party in the Energy Facility Siting Board (EFSB) 2508 proceeding concerning the same project. Both motions passed 5‑0. The meeting was adjourned at 6:36 p.m.

• Withdraw prior site‑assignment request under M.G.L. c.111 §143 (5-0)
• Approve petition to intervene as full party in EFSB 2508 proceeding (5-0)
• Adjourn meeting (5-0)

Tewksbury School Facilities Study Committee

The Tewksbury School Facilities Study Committee will meet on Oct. 28, 2025 at 6 p.m. in Town Hall. The committee will approve the minutes from the Oct. 16 meeting, appoint a secretary, and vote on a recommendation to hire a consultant for the school facilities study.

• Approval of 10/16/25 meeting minutes
• Appointment of secretary (vote)
• Recommendation to hire consultant (vote)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will approve the minutes from June 25 and September 24, 2025. It will review several requests for Certificates of Compliance and public‑hearing determinations of applicability for properties across town, including 5 Tanager Road, 72 North Billerica Road, and others. The commission will also hold a public hearing on a Notice of Intent for 91 Evergreen Road and consider an emergency certification for 86 Van Buren Road.

• Certificate of Compliance request – 5 Tanager Road (Assessors Map 110 Lot 22, DEP File #305‑1170)
• Certificate of Compliance request – 72 North Billerica Road (Assessors Map 4 Lot 67, DEP File A#305‑1205)
• Public hearing – Determination of Applicability for 5 Campbell Circle
• Public hearing – Notice of Intent for 91 Evergreen Road (DEP File #305‑1222)
• Emergency certification request – 86 Van Buren Road (Assessors Map 18 Lot 22)

The Conservation Commission approved certificates of compliance for Carl Jonas Rosland (5 Tanager Road) and Tewksbury Village Condominium LLC (72 North Billerica Road). It issued negative determinations of applicability for several residential projects, including 5 Campbell Circle and 80 Algonquin Drive. The board also ratified an emergency certification for 86 Van Buren Road and approved the 2026 meeting calendar.

• Approved Certificate of Compliance for Carl Jonas Rosland, 5 Tanager Road (5-0)
• Approved Certificate of Compliance for Tewksbury Village Condominium LLC, 72 North Billerica Road (5-0)
• Negative Determination of Applicability for Bryan Schartel, 5 Campbell Circle (5-0)
• Negative Determination of Applicability for Chau Luong, 80 Algonquin Drive (5-0)
• Negative Determination of Applicability for Philip McAuliffe, 201 Beech Street (5-0)
• Ratified Emergency Certification for 86 Van Buren Road (5-0)
• Approved 2026 Meeting Calendar (5-0)
• Approved Notice of Intent for Pui Ng, 91 Evergreen Road (5-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing on a joint National Grid and Verizon pole petition for Andover Street (Pole 71‑50). The board will also consider a change of manager at Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 85 Main Street. Additional agenda items include a town notice of resale, a debt stabilization policy, and a Whipple and Pine traffic mitigation study. Reports from the Town Manager and Town Counsel, as well as approval of minutes, will also be addressed.

• National Grid/Verizon Jointly Owned Pole Petition – Andover Street, Pole 71‑50 (public hearing)
• Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar – 85 Main Street, change of manager
• Whipple and Pine Traffic Mitigation Study
• Debt Stabilization Policy
• Town Counsel Invoice: September 1‑15, 2025

The board approved relocating a National Grid pole, a manager change at Applebee’s, and a request to explore purchasing an affordable home. It also adopted an amended Debt Stabilization Policy and authorized up to $140,000 for safety improvements at the Whipple Road and Pine Street intersection. Additional actions included approving an Eagle Scout citation, the 2026 meeting schedule, and a $2,847 town counsel invoice.

• Approved relocating National Grid pole (5-0-0)
• Approved Applebee’s manager change (5-0-0)
• Requested Town Manager contact Housing Authority about 51 Nolan Court resale (5-0-0)
• Approved amended Debt Stabilization Policy (5-0-0)
• Approved up to $140,000 for Whipple Road and Pine Street safety improvements (4-1-0)
• Approved Eagle Scout citation for Thomas Michael McAveeney (5-0-0)
• Approved 2026 Select Board meeting dates (5-0-0)
• Approved Town Counsel invoice of $2,847.00 (5-0-0)

Select Board

The Tewksbury Select Board will review the executive‑session minutes from September 23, 2025 to decide whether they can be released. The board will also discuss a strategy for potential litigation if an open meeting could harm the town’s legal position. No final decisions are noted on the agenda.

• Review Executive Session Minutes of September 23, 2025 and determine if they can be released
• Discuss strategy for potential litigation related to an open meeting that may affect the town’s position

The Select Board voted 5‑0 to open an executive session to review the September 23, 2025 minutes. It then voted 4‑1 to keep those minutes sealed until negotiations with the HCA are completed. Finally, the board adjourned the meeting with a 5‑0 vote.

• Enter executive session to review Sep 23, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Keep Sep 23, 2025 minutes sealed until HCA negotiations complete (4‑1)
• Adjourn meeting (5‑0)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a continued public hearing regarding a joint petition by National Grid and Verizon to install a utility pole. The board will also review a manager change for Applebee’s and discuss town policies and traffic studies.

• Public hearing for National Grid/Verizon pole #71-50 on Andover Street
• Change of manager request for Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar at 85 Main Street
• Discussion of Whipple and Pine Traffic Mitigation Study
• Review of Debt Stabilization Policy
• Town Counsel invoice for September 1-15, 2025

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet to approve minutes from September 16, 2025, and review September financial reports. The board will also discuss the November 2025 calendar of events and receive an update on the Friends of the Elderly yard sale.

• Review of September financials
• Update on Friends of the Elderly yard sale
• November 2025 Calendar of Events

The council approved the amended September 16, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the October financial report. The meeting was then adjourned. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved September 16, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved October financials (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Planning Board

The Tewksbury Planning Board will approve the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting and hear committee and town planner reports. It will consider a family‑suite special permit for 905 South Street, a site‑plan, special permit and land‑disturbance permit for 913 East Street, a sign and awning special permit for 6 Executive Place, and a site‑plan review for 485 Main Street. The board will also address any other business submitted after the agenda was posted.

• 905 South Street – Family Suite Special Permit (Jacqueline and Adam Millerick)
• 913 East Street – Site Plan Review, Special Permit, Land Disturbance Permit (Asphalt Services, Inc. on behalf of 911 East LLC)
• 6 Executive Place – Sign & Awning Special Permit (MCP Howland Burtt Owner LLC)
• 485 Main Street – Site Plan Review (Eugenie Sahyouni)

The Planning Board unanimously approved the October 6, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0). It unanimously waived the public hearing for the 905 South Street family‑suite special permit and then unanimously tabled that application (4-0). The board unanimously voted to continue the site‑plan review, special permit, and land‑disturbance permit for 913 East Street to the November 3 meeting (4-0). It also unanimously waived the public reading for the sign special permit at 6 Executive Place (4-0).

• Approved October 6 minutes (4-0)
• Waived public hearing for 905 South St. special permit (4-0)
• Tabled 905 South St. application (4-0)
• Continued 913 East St. site‑plan review to 11/3/25 (4-0)
• Waived public reading for 6 Executive Place sign permit (4-0)

Board of Health

The Tewksbury Board of Health will hold a compliance hearing on a correction/cease‑and‑desist order issued to 7‑Eleven at 2280 Main St. for a second violation of selling tobacco to a person under 21. The board will discuss public health concerns about a proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility at 73‑75 Hillman Street, with a developer representative present. Ongoing work includes finalizing revisions to Board of Health regulations for Chapter 1 (Administrative and Organizational) and Chapter 7 (Dumpster). The meeting also includes approval of September 18, 2025 minutes and a public comment period.

• Compliance hearing: 7‑Eleven 2280 Main St. correction/cease‑and‑desist order for under‑21 tobacco sale
• Discussion of proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility at 73‑75 Hillman St.
• Continuation of revisions to Board of Health regulations: Chapter 1 Administrative and Organizational; Chapter 7 Dumpster
• Approval of September 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment period (2‑minute limit per speaker)

The Board approved the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes and opened then closed the public comment period, both by unanimous vote. In the compliance hearing, the Board noted a first‑time tobacco sale violation at 7‑Eleven on Main St., heard the store’s corrective plan, and voted that no further action is required. The Board also approved the 2026 meeting calendar unanimously.

• Approve Sep 18, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Open public comment period (5-0)
• Close public comment period (5-0)
• Open compliance hearing for 7‑Eleven violation (5-0)
• No further action on 7‑Eleven tobacco violation (5-0)
• Close public hearing (5-0)
• Approve 2026 meeting calendar (5-0)

Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee

The Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee will approve the September 11, 2025 meeting minutes and consider outreach items such as flyer design changes and a winter tree walk. Members will receive a status update on the Hospital Land project and brief updates on graffiti at Rogers Park and the Poplar Well Field design. The committee will also discuss publicizing the Open Space & Recreation Plan survey and collecting land inventory data.

• Approval of minutes from the September 11, 2025 meeting
• Review of suggestions for flyer design changes
• Hospital Land project status and plan update
• Brief update on Poplar Well Field design plan
• Publicizing the OSRP survey and land inventory data collection

The committee approved the September 11, 2025 meeting minutes and the memorandum of understanding with the hospital that includes 11 projects. It decided to print an additional 2,000 outreach flyers and to proceed with wetland restoration at Poplar Well Fields while dropping the planned parking area. The committee also agreed to explore two warrant articles for trail‑camera registration and trail‑head markers on town land.

• Approved September 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved hospital MOU covering 11 projects
• Authorized printing of 2,000 additional outreach flyers
• Proceed with wetland restoration at Poplar Well Fields; parking area cancelled
• Will explore warrant article for registration of trail cameras on town land
• Will explore warrant article for trail‑head markers at all open‑space entrances

Tewksbury School Facilities Study Committee

The Tewksbury School Facilities Study Committee will meet to discuss the timeline and vote on the Request for Proposal (RFP) process and subcommittee structure. The group will also review the consultant engagement plan and next steps.

• Discussion and vote on RFP process approach
• Discussion and vote on subcommittee structure
• Review of consultant engagement plan
• Review of meeting timeline

School Committee

The Tewksbury School Committee will approve minutes from the September meeting and vote on two payroll payments of $1,697,014.43 and $1,714,570.84. A consent agenda will authorize several new hires and accept a $3,500 donation to the TMHS Robotics Team. The meeting also includes a student council report, a food‑services presentation, and a public comment forum.

• Vote on payroll bills: $1,697,014.43 (period ending Sep 25) and $1,714,570.84 (period ending Oct 9)
• Consent agenda personnel hires: new districtwide BCBA, custodians, education support aides, substitute, payroll specialist, and special‑needs teacher
• Acceptance of a $3,500 donation to the TMHS Robotics Team from Tokyo Electron
• Presentation by Deb Mugford and Kate Lanoue on updates to Food and Nutrition Services
• Citizens Forum allowing public comment (up to three minutes per speaker)

The committee adopted Policy IKDC (Honor Rolls‑Secondary Grades) with a unanimous 4‑0 vote. It also approved the updated School Committee Ethics and Protocols, the consent agenda, and two payroll periods totaling $3,411,585.27, each by unanimous 4‑0 votes. The September 17 meeting minutes were approved, also unanimously.

• Adopted Policy IKDC (Honor Rolls‑Secondary Grades) – 4-0
• Approved updated School Committee Ethics and Protocols – 4-0
• Approved Consent Agenda – 4-0
• Approved Payroll Period ending September 25, 2025 – $1,697,014.43 – 4-0
• Approved Payroll Period ending October 9, 2025 – $1,714,570.84 – 4-0
• Approved September 17, 2025 meeting minutes – 4-0
• Entered Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining – 4-0

Conservation Commission

The Tewksbury Conservation Commission will hold public hearings for two Request for Determination of Applicability cases and consider an emergency certification. The body will also review the 2026 meeting calendar.

• Public Hearing: Amy Burns, 40 Carl Donald Drive
• Public Hearing: Linda Walton, 91 Emily Road
• Emergency Certification: 54 Delwood Road
• Review 2026 meeting calendar
• Meeting materials available on OpenGov

The commission approved the August 13, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0). It closed public hearings and issued Negative Determinations of Applicability for Amy Burns’ pool at 40 Carl Donald Drive and Linda Walton’s driveway expansion at 91 Emily Road, each vote 5‑0. The board also ratified an emergency certification for 54 Delwood Road (5‑0) and adjourned (5‑0).

• Approved August 13, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Closed public hearing for 40 Carl Donald Drive project (5-0)
• Negative Determination of Applicability for 40 Carl Donald Drive pool (5-0)
• Closed public hearing for 91 Emily Road driveway expansion (5-0)
• Negative Determination of Applicability for 91 Emily Road driveway (5-0)
• Ratified Emergency Certification for 54 Delwood Road (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will consider approvals for the Museum Pass, Donation & Gift, and Library of Things policies. The board will also review a request to close the library on November 29 and 30 due to short staffing.

• Approval of Library of Things Addendum to the Collection Development Policy
• Approval of Museum Pass Policy and Donation & Gift Policy
• Review of Local History Room Use and Social Media Use Policy
• Request to close library on 11/29 and 11/30

The trustees approved the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting. They unanimously approved the Library of Things Addendum Policy, the Museum Passes Policy, and the Donation/Gift Policy. They also unanimously approved a motion to allow holiday schedule changes as needed.

• Approved September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Library of Things Addendum Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Museum Passes Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Donation/Gift Policy (unanimous)
• Approved holiday schedule change motion (unanimous)

Board of Library Trustees

The Director's Report updates the board on completed HVAC maintenance, a new mural, and a request to close the library for Thanksgiving weekend due to reduced staffing. Recent programming includes Banned Books Week events and quarterly attendance statistics. The board will consider approving the Library of Things Addendum, the Museum Pass Policy, and the Donation & Gift Policy, and will review the Local History Room Use and Social Media Use policies.

• Approve Library of Things Addendum to the Collection Development Policy
• Approve Museum Pass Policy
• Approve Donation & Gift Policy
• Review Local History Room Use policy
• Review Social Media Use policy

Housing Authority

The Tewksbury Housing Authority meeting will review October 2025 bills, discuss ongoing community‑hall renovation projects, and consider new business items including approval of the Capital Improvement Program and the Villa at Meadowview development. The board will also receive reports on unit vacancies and the Regional Service Center.

• Approval of bills for October 2025
• SC Community Hall Renovations
• DD Community Hall & Congregate Renovations
• CIP Approval
• Villa at Meadowview

The Tewksbury Housing Authority approved the September 15, 2025 minutes and authorized October 2025 bills. The board adopted HUD payment standards at 119% for 0‑, 1‑, 2‑, 3‑, and 4‑bedroom vouchers, setting the rates at $1,928, $2,132, $2,797, $3,354, and $3,113 respectively. The meeting was adjourned at 4:20 P.M.

• Approved September 15, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Authorized October 2025 bills (unanimous)
• Approved 0‑bedroom HUD payment standard $1,928 (4-0)
• Approved 1‑bedroom HUD payment standard $2,132 (4-0)
• Approved 2‑bedroom HUD payment standard $2,797 (4-0)
• Approved 3‑bedroom HUD payment standard $3,354 (4-0)
• Approved 4‑bedroom HUD payment standard $3,113 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Tewksbury Beautification Committee

The Tewksbury Beautification Committee will consider approval of the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes. It will receive status updates on the October Mini Clean Up, Clean Up Day, and Property Recognition programs. Members will have an opportunity for comments before the meeting is adjourned.

• Approve September 2, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discuss October Mini Clean Up program
• Discuss Clean Up Day program
• Discuss Property Recognition program
• Member comments

The Tewksbury Beautification Committee approved the minutes from the May 19 and September 2, 2025 meetings. It scheduled the upcoming Clean‑up Day for April 25, 2025, with May 2 as a backup date, and arranged for a town‑rented dumpster. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 19, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Set Clean‑up Day for April 25, 2025 (decision)
• Identified May 2, 2025 as backup date for Clean‑up Day (decision)
• Arranged town‑rented dumpster delivery Friday and pickup Monday (decision)
• Motion to adjourn carried

Conservation Commission

The meeting scheduled for October 8, 2025, was cancelled. All agenda items have been continued to October 15, 2025.

• Request for Determination of Applicability: 40 Carl Donald Drive (continued)
• Request for Determination of Applicability: 91 Emily Road (continued)
• Emergency Certification: 54 Delwood Road (continued)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss and take action on Article 12 and all other articles listed on the Special Town Meeting Warrant for October 7, 2025.

• Discussion and action on Article 12 of the Special Town Meeting Warrant
• Discussion and action on all other articles on the Special Town Meeting Warrant

School Committee

The Tewksbury School Committee will hold an executive session on Wednesday, October 7, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Main Office - Meeting Room 2 at TMHS. The session is scheduled to discuss Town Meeting Article 12.

• Executive session scheduled for 6:00 p.m.
• Location: TMHS Main Office - Meeting Room 2
• Topic: Town Meeting Article 12

Board of Assessors

The Tewksbury Board of Assessors will hold an executive session to review applications for FY 2026 real estate exemptions and to examine pending appellate tax board cases. The meeting also includes an informal session for public comments, as well as time allocated for old and new business before adjournment.

• Review FY 2026 Real Estate Exemption Applications
• Review Pending Appellate Tax Board Cases
• Informal session for visitors to speak to the Board
• Discussion of old business items
• Discussion of new business items

The Board approved the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes. It entered an Executive Session to discuss FY25 real estate tax exemptions, then later voted to end the Executive Session and adjourn the meeting.

• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes
• Entered Executive Session to discuss FY25 real estate tax exemptions
• Ended Executive Session and concluded the meeting

Finance Committee

The Tewksbury Finance Committee will consider any additional actions on Special Town Meeting warrant articles. It will approve the meeting minutes from September 15 and September 29, 2025. The committee will also ratify the Recording Section time sheet before recessing for the Special Town Meeting.

• Approve meeting minutes from September 15, 2025
• Approve meeting minutes from September 29, 2025
• Ratify Recording Section time sheet
• Consider additional actions on Special Town Meeting warrant articles (as applicable)

The committee voted 4‑0 to take Article 13 off the table. It then voted 4‑0 to recommend adoption of Article 13, after the Planning Board and Conservation Commission recommended it. The recording secretary’s timesheet was ratified by a 3‑0 vote (the chair did not vote). Finally, the committee voted 4‑0 to recess until the end of the STM.

• Took Article 13 off the table (4-0)
• Recommended adoption of Article 13 (4-0)
• Ratified recording secretary timesheet (3-0, chair absent)
• Recessed until end of STM (4-0)

Planning Board

The Tewksbury Planning Board will approve the September 22, 2025 meeting minutes and hear committee reports, including a confirmatory vote on a Land Disturbance Bylaw amendment. It will consider two continuation requests: one to extend the review of the 485 Main Street site plan to October 20, 2025, and another to extend the review of the 15 & 41 Astle Street site plan, special permit and land disturbance permit to November 17, 2025.

• Approval of September 22, 2025 minutes
• Land Disturbance Bylaw Amendment confirmatory vote
• Continuation request for 485 Main Street site plan review to 10/20/2025
• Continuation request for 15 & 41 Astle Street site plan, special permit, and land disturbance permit to 11/17/2025
• Town Planner’s Report on upcoming applications

The Planning Board approved the September 22 minutes unanimously. It voted 4-0 to endorse warrant article 13 moving land disturbance permits to the Conservation Commission. The board also unanimously continued the site‑plan review for 485 Main Street to Oct. 20, 2025, and the review, special permit, and land disturbance permit for 15 & 41 Astle Street to Nov. 17, 2025. The meeting was adjourned by a 4-0 vote.

• Approved September 22 minutes (4-0)
• Endorsed warrant article 13 to transfer land disturbance permits to Conservation Commission (4-0)
• Continued 485 Main St site‑plan review to 10/20/2025 (4-0)
• Continued 15 & 41 Astle St site‑plan, special permit, and land disturbance permit to 11/17/2025 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will hold a working meeting to discuss approaches to drafting and modifying its bylaws and regulations. Items include review of Chapter 1 Administrative and Organizational Regulations (dated 11/20/2015) and Chapter 7 Dumpster Regulations (dated 3/2/15). The board will also vote for the Chair to speak at the October 9 Energy Facilities Siting Board public hearing.

• Discuss drafting and modifying Board of Health bylaws and regulations
• Review Chapter 1: Administrative and Organizational Regulations (11/20/2015)
• Review Chapter 7: Dumpster Regulations (3/2/15)
• Vote for Chair to speak at October 9 Energy Facilities Siting Board public hearing

School Committee

The Tewksbury School Committee Policy Subcommittee held a workshop to examine existing policies and consider new ones. Members reviewed several older policies, including the IKDC Honor Rolls for secondary grades and the policy on volunteer coaches. The subcommittee also discussed new items such as the Middle School Pathways Exploration. No formal decisions were recorded; the meeting served as a review session.

• IKDC HONOR ROLLS-SECONDARY GRADES
• TI TIC HALL
• JJIBA-E APPLICATION FOR NOMINATION
• JJIBB POLICY REGARDING VOLUNTEER COACHES
• MIDDLE SCHOOL PATHWAYS EXPLORATION

The subcommittee unanimously approved the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes. It recommended adopting the JJIBB policy on volunteer coaches without changes and will place it on the October 15, 2025 School Committee agenda. Several existing policies were revised and forwarded to the Athletic Director, Facilities Manager, or school principals for further review. A new Middle School Pathway Exploration policy will be drafted in two versions and presented at the October 15, 2025 School Committee meeting.

• Approved September 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Recommended adoption of JJIBB policy regarding volunteer coaches (no changes)
• Forwarded JJIBA Athletic Hall of Fame, JJIBA‑E nomination, KF use of school facilities, KF‑R community use of outdoor athletic facilities to Athletic Director and Facilities Manager for review
• Revised JLIB Office Referral policy draft and forwarded to school principals for review
• Planned creation of two versions of Middle School Pathway Exploration policy for presentation at Oct 15, 2025 School Committee meeting
• Scheduled presentation of revised policies on informational reading at Oct 15, 2025 School Committee agenda
• Set next subcommittee meeting for Oct 28, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hold its regular meeting on September 29, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Hall 1st Floor Meeting Room. The agenda consists of standard items: call to order, public meeting, review of STM warrant articles, and adjournment. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Review of STM warrant articles

The Finance Committee adopted all ten Special Town Meeting articles, each with a unanimous 4‑0 vote. Major actions include a $4,552,639 transfer to the Town Stabilization Fund, a $2,469,640 transfer for capital projects, a $2,500,000 transfer to the Debt Stabilization Fund, and a $400,000 allocation for a water‑treatment‑plant study. The committee also approved a $1,490,000 water‑infrastructure transfer, a $25,000 varsity‑infield rehab, and a lease of North Street Elementary School for up to 30 years.

• Adopt Article 1 – raise and appropriate FY2026 departmental budgets (4‑0)
• Adopt Article 2 – transfer $2,469,640 from General Fund Free Cash for capital projects (4‑0)
• Adopt Article 4 – transfer $4,552,639 to Town Stabilization Fund (4‑0)
• Adopt Article 5 – establish a special‑purpose Debt Stabilization Fund (4‑0)
• Adopt Article 6 – transfer $2,500,000 to Debt Stabilization Fund (4‑0)
• Adopt Article 7 – transfer $1,490,000 from Water Enterprise Fund retained earnings for infrastructure (4‑0)
• Adopt Article 8 – allocate $400,000 from PFAS Settlement Fund for water‑plant study and upgrades (4‑0)
• Adopt Article 10 – authorize lease of North Street Elementary School for up to 30 years (4‑0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider special permits and variances for residential construction and property subdivision. The board will also review an insubstantial change request for a property on Andover Street.

• Insubstantial Change Request for 1775 Andover Street
• Special permit for a 2nd story family suite and mudroom at 905 South Street
• Variance for front setbacks to build a single-family dwelling and deck at 300 South Street
• Variance for side setbacks to subdivide 836 North Street into 4 ANR lots

The Zoning Board approved an insubstantial change request for 1775 Andover Street (3‑0). It continued a special permit for 905 South Street to Oct. 30, 2025 (3‑0). The board approved a variance for front setbacks at 300 South Street (3‑0) and a variance for side setbacks to subdivide 836 North Street into four ANR lots (3‑0). The meeting was adjourned (5‑0).

• Approved Insubstantial Change Request for 1775 Andover St (3‑0)
• Continued special permit for 905 South St to 10/30/25 (3‑0)
• Approved variance for front setbacks at 300 South St (3‑0)
• Approved variance for side setbacks to subdivide 836 North St into 4 ANR lots (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Conservation Commission

The Tewksbury Conservation Commission approved a Certificate of Compliance for Eric Olson's Bayberry Lane right‑of‑way project (DEP File #305-1143). It held a public hearing for Jacqueline Millerick's 905 South Street addition and issued a negative determination of applicability. An emergency certification was ratified for a beaver dam removal at coordinates 42.595046, -71.182637 (Off Serenity). The commission also confirmed its leadership structure, keeping Daniel Ronan as Chair and appointing Thomas Gove as Vice Chair.

• Approve Certificate of Compliance – Eric Olson – Bayberry Lane ROW – DEP File #305-1143
• Public hearing and Negative Determination of Applicability – Jacqueline Millerick – 905 South Street – Assessors Map 98, Lot 201
• Ratify Emergency Certification – coordinates 42.595046, -71.182637 – Off Serenity (beaver dam removal)
• Reorganization: Daniel Ronan retained as Chair
• Thomas Gove appointed Vice Chair

The Conservation Commission unanimously approved a Certificate of Compliance for Eric Olson's Bayberry Lane right‑of‑way project. It also closed the public hearing and issued a negative determination of applicability for Jacqueline Millerick's 905 South Street addition. An emergency certification for the Off Serenity site was ratified, and the commission confirmed its leadership officers. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Certificate of Compliance for Eric Olson, Bayberry Lane ROW (5-0)
• Closed public hearing for Jacqueline Millerick, 905 South Street (5-0)
• Negative Determination of Applicability for Jacqueline Millerick, 905 South Street (5-0)
• Ratified Emergency Certification for 42.595046, -71.182637, Off Serenity (5-0)
• Confirmed Daniel Ronan as Chair (5-0)
• Appointed Thomas Gove as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Appointed Linda Darveau as Clerk (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing on a National Grid/Verizon pole petition and an entertainment license request, followed by the review of the October 7th Special Town Meeting warrant. The meeting also includes the approval of Halloween hours and the consideration of donations to veteran and senior departments.

• Public Hearing: National Grid/Verizon pole petition at Andover Street
• Public Hearing: Eco Auto entertainment license at 623 Main Street
• Approval of Halloween Trick or Treat Hours: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
• Review of October 7th Special Town Meeting Warrant
• Donations to Veteran’s Department and Senior Center

The board continued the National Grid pole petition hearing to let the applicant resubmit a plan. It approved a one‑day entertainment license for Eco Auto and set Halloween trick‑or‑treat hours. The board recommended adoption of Articles 1‑13 (excluding 12) covering FY26 budget appropriations, fund transfers, and code changes, scheduled Article 12 for a pre‑meeting hearing, and took no action on Articles 14 and 15. It also accepted donated gift cards for the veterans’ barbecue.

• Continued National Grid pole hearing to allow resubmission (5-0-0)
• Approved one‑day entertainment license for Eco Auto (5-0-0)
• Approved Halloween trick‑or‑treat hours 6:00‑8:00 p.m. (5-0-0)
• Recommended adoption of Articles 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,13 (5-0-0)
• Ordered hearing of Article 12 before Oct 7 Special Town Meeting (5-0-0)
• Took no action on Articles 14 and 15 (5-0-0)
• Accepted $50 and two $30 gift‑card donations (5-0-0)

Select Board

The Tewksbury Select Board will consider the Trahan School Project. It will review a Host Community Agreement for a Battery Energy Storage System. The board will also discuss litigation strategy concerning the impact of an open meeting on its legal position.

• Trahan School Project – agenda item at 6:00 p.m.
• Battery Energy Storage System – Host Community Agreement – agenda item at 6:30 p.m.
• Discussion of litigation strategy related to open meeting impacts

The board entered executive session to discuss the Trahan School Project and the BESS Host Community Agreement. It then voted to give Town Manager John Curran authority to move the Trahan School Project draft agreement forward. The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.

• Entered executive session to discuss Trahan School Project and BESS HCA (5-0-0)
• Granted Town Manager Curran authority to move Trahan School Project draft agreement forward (4-1-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:20 p.m. (5-0-0)

Select Board

The board will conduct a public hearing on a joint National Grid and Verizon petition to install a new utility pole (Pole #71-50) on Andover Street. It will also consider a one‑day entertainment license for Eco Auto's event at 623 Main Street on September 27, 2025. Additionally, the board will vote on approving Halloween trick‑or‑treat hours (6:00‑8:00 p.m.) and review donations to the Veteran’s Department and Senior Center.

• National Grid/Verizon joint pole petition for Andover Street – Pole #71-50 on the south side of the street
• Eco Auto one‑day entertainment license for event at 623 Main Street, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. on 09/27/2025
• Approval of Halloween Trick‑or‑Treat hours: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Donation to the Veteran’s Department
• Donation to the Senior Center

Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee

The Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee will meet to generate an inventory of open space land for the OSRP update. Members will review a list of town open spaces, assess their current condition, and discuss their potential for conservation or recreation.

• Review list of town open spaces for current state
• Discuss potential for conservation and recreation
• Generate open space land inventory data for OSRP update

The committee reviewed each of the 230+ parcels in the Open Space & Recreation Plan inventory, documenting current use, recreation potential, condition, and public access. No motions, votes, or formal actions were recorded during the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM.

Historic Commission

The Historical Commission is meeting to welcome a new member and approve previous minutes. The body is reviewing a request for up to $10,000 in Community Preservation Funds for consultant work on town Historic Survey Forms for the MACRIS database.

• Request for up to $10,000 for consultant work on town Historic Survey Forms
• Welcome of new member Keith Sullivan

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting; the motion was made by Doug Sears, seconded by Karen Favreau, and carried unanimously. The board also unanimously adopted a motion to adjourn the September 22 meeting. A reminder was given about a town‑meeting article concerning CPA funds for the historic survey, but no action was taken.

• Approved April 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned September 22, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct a site plan review and consider a special permit and subdivision modification for 836 North Street. The board will also discuss the road map for updating the Master Plan.

• Site Plan Review, Special Permit, and Subdivision Modification for 836 North Street (CID 2025 Acquisitions, LLC)
• Master Plan Discussion regarding the road map to plan update

The board unanimously approved the minutes from August 18 and September 8, 2025. It waived the public reading for the 836 North Street application and closed the public hearing. The board then approved the waivers, the Site Plan Review and Special Permit, and the Subdivision Modification for 836 North Street, each by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved August 18 & September 8 minutes (5-0)
• Waived public reading for 836 North St application (5-0)
• Closed public hearing on 836 North St (5-0)
• Approved waivers for 836 North St as per 8/28/25 memo (5-0)
• Approved Site Plan Review & Special Permit for 836 North St (5-0)
• Approved Subdivision Modification for 836 North St (5-0)

Tewksbury Special Education Parent Advisory Council (TSEPAC)

The Tewksbury Special Education Parent Advisory Council will receive updates from the Executive Board, Special Education Office, School Committee, and Parents at Large. It will also discuss planning for several upcoming activities, including a Basic Rights Workshop, Caregiver Coffee, Caregiver Support Group, Winter Tree Walk, and Sensory Swap.

• Basic Rights Workshop
• Caregiver Coffee
• Caregiver Support Group
• Winter Tree Walk
• Sensory Swap

Board of Health

The Tewksbury Board of Health will approve the July 17, 2025 meeting minutes and hold a public hearing on a permit request to keep twelve hens and eight ducks at 15 Compass Lane. The board will also discuss updates to Chapter 1 Administrative and Organizational Regulations (dated 11/20/2015) and Chapter 7 Dumpster Regulations (dated 3/2/15). A fee schedule item concerning the reinspection fee will be reviewed, and health department updates such as mosquito testing and upcoming community events will be reported.

• Public hearing – permit request for 12 hens and 8 ducks at 15 Compass Lane
• Regulation discussion – Chapter 1 Administrative and Organizational Regulations (11/20/2015)
• Regulation discussion – Chapter 7 Dumpster Regulations (3/2/15)
• Fee schedule – reinspection fee
• Health Department report – mosquito testing

The Board of Health approved the July 17, 2025 meeting minutes (4-1). It unanimously approved an animal permit for 15 Compass Lane, allowing up to 20 chickens and 10 ducks (5-0). The reinspection fee was increased to $100 per inspection, also unanimously (5-0). The meeting was adjourned unanimously (5-0).

• Approved July 17, 2025 meeting minutes (4-1)
• Opened public hearing for 15 Compass Lane (5-0)
• Closed public hearing for 15 Compass Lane (5-0)
• Approved animal permit for 15 Compass Lane, up to 20 chickens and 10 ducks (5-0)
• Approved reinspection fee increase to $100 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

School Committee

The Tewksbury School Committee meeting will approve minutes, payroll bills, and personnel hires. Members will discuss enrollment updates, policy changes, and an air‑quality summary for Heath Brook and Dewing Elementary Schools. A budget transfer request will be voted on, and the executive session will address collective bargaining for the TTA bargaining unit.

• Vote on budget transfer request (no amount specified).
• Approval of payroll bills for periods ending Aug 14, Aug 28, and Sep 11 2025.
• Consent agenda personnel items: new hires such as Charlotte Arredondo (Library/Media Specialist, Center Elementary) and transfers like Laura Lemke to Districtwide Case Manager.
• Executive session discussion of collective bargaining pertaining to the TTA bargaining unit.
• Informational air‑quality summary for Heath Brook and Dewing Elementary Schools.

The committee approved the August 13, 2025 meeting minutes and three payroll periods totaling $4.5 million. It adopted two policies for military and foster‑care children, approved amended 2025‑2026 register periods, and authorized a $283,000 transfer from operating to salary accounts. The committee also set the January‑August 2026 meeting schedule.

• Approved August 13, 2025 Regular Business Meeting Minutes (4-1)
• Approved Payroll Period ending August 14, 2025 – $1,470,660.96 (5-0)
• Approved Payroll Period ending August 28, 2025 – $1,355,177.62 (5-0)
• Approved Payroll Period ending September 11, 2025 – $1,667,198.98 (5-0)
• Adopted Policy JFABE and Policy JFABF with no changes (5-0)
• Approved amended 2025‑2026 register periods (5-0)
• Approved proposed January‑August 2026 School Committee meeting dates (5-0)
• Approved Budget Transfer of $283,000 from operating to salary accounts (5-0)

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet to approve minutes from August 19, 2025, and review August financial reports. The board will also discuss the October 2025 calendar of events and receive a director's report.

• August financial report presentation
• Programs of Excellence Awards update by Sandy Creamer
• Friends of the Elderly update by Ginny Desmond
• Discussion of pool room coat rack issue by Robert Herrick

The Council on Aging approved the amended minutes from August 19, 2025 and accepted the September financial report. The board appointed Donna Gill as a director for the Friends of the Elderly organization. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved amended August 19, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved September financials (motion carried)
• Appointed Donna Gill as director of Friends of the Elderly Board (accepted)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Housing Authority

The Tewksbury Housing Authority will convene to approve bills, review unit vacancies, and discuss renovations for the Saunders Circle and DD Community Halls. The meeting also includes a review of the FY2024 audit and the Annual Plan.

• Approval of bills for September 2025
• Review of FY2024 Audit
• Discussion of SC Community Hall Renovations
• Discussion of DD Community Hall & Congregate Renovations
• Review of Unit Vacancies

The board approved the minutes from the August 12 meeting, authorized September bills, and adopted the FY2026 annual plan. It also voted to continue serving as Wakefield Housing Authority’s grievance officer and to enter a 36‑month electricity contract at $0.13 per kW starting 1/1/27. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved August 12, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Authorized and approved September 2025 bills (unanimous)
• Approved FY2026 Annual Plan as presented (3-0)
• Approved continuation as grievance hearing officer for Wakefield HA (3-0)
• Approved 36‑month energy supply contract at $0.13/kW effective 1/1/27 (3-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (3-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hold its regular meeting on September 15, 2025. Members will hear a preview and discussion of an STM article and consider any manager‑initiated transfers. The committee will vote to approve the minutes from the July 21, 2025 meeting. The meeting will then be adjourned.

• Preview and discussion of STM article
• Consider any manager transfers (if any)
• Approve July 21, 2025 meeting minutes

The committee approved the July 21, 2025 Finance Committee minutes by a 5‑0 vote. It then adjourned the meeting at 8:40 PM by a 5‑0 vote. No other decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved July 21, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:40 PM (5-0)

Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee

The Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee will approve the August 14, 2025 minutes, elect a chair, vice chair, and clerk, and review outreach and stewardship updates. It will discuss attending the Poplar Street remediation project site tour and a guided walk at Rogers Park. The committee will consider filing a Request for Determination for boardwalks on the Hospital Land project near East Street, Pinnacle Street, and the Maple Street parking lot. It will also provide feedback on the public survey draft, proposed logo, and plan a land‑inventory data collection session.

• Hospital Land project: discuss filing Request for Determination for boardwalks near East Street, Pinnacle Street, and Maple Street parking lot
• Attendance at Poplar Street remediation project site tour and public session (Sept 23, 4 PM)
• Guided walk at Rogers Park (Sept 20, 10 AM)
• Removal of old “No Trespassing” sign at Easement
• Chandler Well Fields campsite removal and DPW use of dumping area

The committee approved the August 14 minutes and reorganized its leadership, electing Tom Branchaud as chairperson, Bruce Shick as vice‑chair, and Paige Impink as clerk. Members also selected one of two proposed logos for the Open Space & Recreation Plan. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Approved August 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Elected Tom Branchaud as chairperson
• Elected Bruce Shick as vice‑chair
• Elected Paige Impink as clerk
• Selected a logo for the Open Space & Recreation Plan

Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee

The Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee is holding a working group meeting. Members will review a list of town open spaces to assess their current state and potential for recreation or conservation.

• Review of open space land inventory data for the OSRP update

On September 10, 2025, the Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee met at Tewksbury Town Hall. Members present reviewed each of the 230+ parcels in the plan inventory, noting current use, recreation potential, condition, and public access. The meeting consisted of discussion only; no actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to approve several library policies and review others. The meeting includes reports from the Library Director and the Friends of the Library.

• Approval of Library Card Policy
• Approval of Loan Period Policy
• Approval of Mediated Interlibrary Loan Policy
• Approval of Lending to Residents of Decertified Communities Policy
• Review of Library of Things Addendum, Museum Pass, and Donation & Gift policies

The trustees approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting. They also approved the Library Card Policy, the Loan Period Policy, the Mediated Interlibrary Loan Policy, and the Lending to Residents of Decertified Communities Policy, each by unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Library Card Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Loan Period Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Mediated Interlibrary Loan Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Lending to Residents of Decertified Communities Policy (unanimous)
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing covering several items, including a joint National Grid/Verizon pole petition on Shawsheen Street (Pole 156-50), a special billboard permit for American Outdoor Advertising, LLC at 1775 Andover Street, a pledge of license for Mexica Burrito Grill at 759 Main Street, and a one‑day liquor license for an Ipswich Ale Brewery event at 365 East Street. The agenda also includes a Zoning Board of Appeals interview and Conservation Commission appointment. New business items such as a special town meeting warrant, a donation to the police department, and veterans banners will also be addressed.

• National Grid/Verizon Jointly Owned Pole Petition – Shawsheen Street, Pole 156-50
• American Outdoor Advertising, LLC billboard special permit – 1775 Andover Street
• Mexica Burrito Grill pledge of license – 759 Main Street
• Ipswich Ale Brewery one‑day liquor license – 365 East Street (Strongwater Farms Event)
• Zoning Board of Appeals interviews & Conservation Commission appointment

The board approved the National Grid/Verizon jointly owned pole petition for Shawsheen Street (5‑0‑0) and denied the Mexica Burrito Grill pledge of a liquor license (5‑0‑0). It also approved a one‑day liquor license for Ipswich Ale Brewery, accepted a $10,000 donation to the police department, and approved veterans banners on the Town Common. Additionally, the board approved the town counsel invoice and the minutes from the June and July regular sessions.

• Approved National Grid/Verizon pole petition (Shawsheen St. Pole 156-50) – 5‑0‑0
• Denied Mexica Burrito Grill pledge of liquor license – 5‑0‑0
• Approved one‑day liquor license for Ipswich Ale Brewery event – 5‑0‑0
• Accepted $10,000 donation to Tewksbury Police Department – 5‑0‑0
• Approved Veterans Banners on Town Common – 5‑0‑0
• Approved Town Counsel invoice ($2,592.50) – 5‑0‑0
• Approved minutes from June 10, 2025 regular meeting – 5‑0‑0
• Approved minutes from July 15, 2025 regular meeting – 4‑0‑1 (1 abstention)

Select Board

The Tewksbury Select Board will hold a public hearing on a special permit application for an electronic billboard at 1775 Andover Street. The board will also consider a joint National Grid and Verizon petition to install pole #156-50 on Shawsheen Street near Level Lane. Additional agenda items include a license pledge for Mexica Burrito Grill, a one‑day liquor license for Ipswich Ale Brewery, and a donation to the police department.

• American Outdoor Advertising, LLC – Special Permit for electronic billboard at 1775 Andover Street (public hearing)
• National Grid/Verizon joint pole petition – installation of pole #156-50 on Shawsheen Street near Level Lane (public hearing)
• Mexica Burrito Grill – pledge of license for 759 Main Street (public hearing)
• Ipswich Ale Brewery – one‑day liquor license for event at 365 East Street (public hearing)
• Donation to the Police Department (discussion)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved the Approval Not Required Plan for 100‑110 French Street and granted a Family Suite Special Permit for 94 North Street. It also approved a waiver reducing the required bike racks and adopted the Site Plan Review for 333 Main Street with listed conditions. Several pending applications were continued to future meetings.

• Approved Approval Not Required Plan for 100‑110 French Street (4‑0)
• Waived public reading and approved Family Suite Special Permit for 94 North Street (4‑0)
• Continued 15 & 41 Astle Street to 10/6/25 (4‑0)
• Continued 913 East Street to 10/20/25 (4‑0)
• Continued 485 Main Street to 10/6/25 (4‑0)
• Approved waiver to reduce bike‑rack requirement for 333 Main Street (4‑0)
• Approved Site Plan Review for 333 Main Street with conditions (4‑0)
• Adjourned the meeting (4‑0)

Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee

The Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee will meet to review a list of town open spaces and assess their current state and potential for conservation or recreation. The session is a working group meeting focused on generating data for the 2025 Open Space and Recreation Plan update.

• Review list of open spaces in Tewksbury
• Assess current state and potential of open spaces
• Generate data for Open Space and Recreation Plan update

The working group reviewed characteristics of each parcel in the Open Space & Recreation Plan inventory, including current use, recreation potential, condition, and public access. No motions were adopted, denied, or tabled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2025.

School Committee

The Policy Subcommittee is holding a workshop to review several existing and new school policies. The group will also review long-range plans for the policy manual.

• Review of IKE - Graduation Requirement
• Review of JFABD - Students: Enrollment Right and Service
• Review of JEABF - Educational Opportunities for Children in Foster Care
• Review of policies for Military Children
• Review of IKFE - Competency Determination

The Policy Subcommittee approved the May 13, 2025 minutes unanimously. It recommended the School Committee adopt the IKF Graduation Requirement, JFABF Educational Opportunities for Children in Foster Care, and JFABE Educational Opportunities for Military Children without changes at the September 17 meeting. It also recommended an informational reading on the IKFE Competency Determination update and a revision of JFABD Homeless Students enrollment rights for the same agenda. An organizational meeting was scheduled for September 26, 2025 and the next subcommittee meeting set for October 1, 2025.

• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended adoption of IKF – Graduation Requirement (no changes)
• Recommended adoption of JFABF – Educational Opportunities for Children in Foster Care (no changes)
• Recommended adoption of JFABE – Educational Opportunities for Military Children (no changes)
• Recommended informational reading on IKFE – Competency Determination updates
• Recommended revision of JFABD – Homeless Students enrollment rights for informational reading
• Scheduled organizational meeting for September 26, 2025
• Set next subcommittee meeting for October 1, 2025

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review requests for Certificates of Compliance and hold public hearings for Determinations of Applicability and Notices of Intent. The body will also address a violation notice and an emergency certification.

• Public hearings for Determinations of Applicability at 54 French Street, 98 Rogers Street, 305 Pleasant Street, and 400 Clark Road
• Public hearings for Notices of Intent at 0 Shawsheen Street, 300 South Street, and 765 Whipple Road
• Certificate of Compliance requests for 110 Arkansas Road and 2131 Main Street
• Violation Notice for 175 Pringle Street
• Emergency Certification for 379 Trull Road

The Conservation Commission unanimously approved a Certificate of Compliance for the Duke Family at 110 Arkansas Road and issued a conditional approval for 2131 Main Street LLC. It also approved Notices of Intent for projects at 300 South Street, 0 Shawsheen Street, and 765 Whittle Road, and issued negative determinations of applicability for three driveway projects. An emergency certification for 379 Trull Road was ratified, and the next meeting was moved to September 24, 2025.

• Approved Certificate of Compliance for Duke Family – 110 Arkansas Road (3-0)
• Issued Conditional Approval for Certificate of Compliance for 2131 Main Street LLC (3-0)
• Approved Notice of Intent for Jack Berube – 300 South Street (3-0)
• Approved Notice of Intent for Stacy Nichols – 0 Shawsheen Street (3-0)
• Approved Notice of Intent for Joes/Meirielle Oliveira – 765 Whittle Road (3-0)
• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability for Daniel Marini – 54 French Street (3-0)
• Ratified Emergency Certification for 379 Trull Road (3-0)
• Rescheduled next meeting to September 24, 2025 (3-0)

Tewksbury Beautification Committee

The committee approved holding the May 19, 2025 minutes. It elected Boris Pejic as Chair, Paige Impink as Co‑Chair, and Tracy Skahan as Clerk. The Adopt‑an‑Island program was discontinued. The fall Clean Up Day was cancelled, with plans for mini clean‑ups in the spring and in October.

• Approved holding May 19, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Elected Boris Pejic as Chair (motion carried)
• Elected Paige Impink as Co‑Chair (motion carried)
• Elected Tracy Skahan as Clerk (motion carried)
• Discontinued Adopt‑an‑Island program (decision announced)
• Cancelled fall Clean Up Day; will hold mini clean‑ups in spring (decision announced)

Board of Assessors

The Board approved the June 11, 2025 meeting minutes. It then entered an Executive Session to discuss confidential FY25 Real Estate Tax Exemptions and pending ATB cases. The session was later closed and the meeting was adjourned at 4:40 PM.

• Approved June 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Entered Executive Session to discuss FY25 Real Estate Tax Exemptions and pending ATB cases
• Closed Executive Session and adjourned the meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board approved the minutes from the July 31, 2025 meeting by a 3‑0 vote. It approved a variance for Brian Pallozzi to add a 4’x8’3” front portico at 392 Foster Road (3‑0). It approved a variance for Elayne R. Terban to construct an 896‑sq‑ft accessory dwelling unit at 1557 Whipple Road (3‑0). The board voted to continue the variance application for 836 North Street to September 25, 2025 (3‑0).

• Approved July 31, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved variance for 392 Foster Rd front portico (3-0)
• Approved variance for 1557 Whipple Rd ADU (3-0)
• Continued variance for 836 North St to Sep 25, 2025 (3-0)
• Closed hearing for 392 Foster Rd variance (3-0)
• Closed hearing for 1557 Whipple Rd variance (3-0)
• Closed hearing for 836 North St variance (3-0)

Select Board

The Select Board approved scheduling a Special Town Meeting for October 7, 2025 at Tewksbury Memorial High School. They also set the opening of Special Town Meeting Warrants for August 25, 2025 at 7:30 a.m. and the closing for August 29, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. All motions passed unanimously.

• Scheduled Special Town Meeting for Oct 7, 2025 at Tewksbury Memorial High School (5-0-0)
• Opened Special Town Meeting Warrants on Aug 25, 2025 at 7:30 a.m. (5-0-0)
• Closed Special Town Meeting Warrants on Aug 29, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:04 p.m. (5-0-0)

Council on Aging

The council accepted the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes and the July financial report after motions were made and carried. Members discussed a new policy that will give Tewksbury residents priority for the first two weeks of senior‑center trip sign‑ups, with the policy to be posted in the September newsletter. The meeting was adjourned at 3:54 p.m.

• Approved July 15, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved July financials (motion carried)
• Decided to prioritize Tewksbury residents for the first two weeks of trip sign‑ups and limit tickets (policy to be posted in newsletter)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (motion carried)

Planning Board

The Planning Board unanimously approved the June 16, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved $25,000 for renovations to the Tewksbury High School baseball field. The board also approved a Minor Site Plan Modification for 1628‑1636 Shawsheen Street and Family Suite Special Permits for 15 Wolcott Street and 17 Marion Drive. All votes were 5‑0 in favor.

• Approved June 16, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved $25,000 renovation for Tewksbury High School baseball field
• Approved Minor Site Plan Modification for 1628‑1636 Shawsheen St (5-0)
• Approved Family Suite Special Permit for 15 Wolcott St (5-0)
• Approved Family Suite Special Permit for17 Marion Dr (5-0)

Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee

The Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee approved the minutes from its May 8, 2025 meeting. Members discussed signage for upcoming walks, a resident’s dumping concern, and fencing issues at Chandler Well Field. A presentation on the first phase of the Open Space & Recreation Plan was given, outlining a 10‑year effort with NMCOG. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved minutes of the May 8, 2025 meeting

School Committee

The Tewksbury School Committee will vote on payroll payments totaling over $1.8 million and approve the hiring of 25 new staff members, including teachers and custodians, for the upcoming school year.

• Payroll approval: $1,494,930.33 for July 31 period
• New hires: 25 staff including teachers and custodians
• Donations: $3,279.97 CNC machine for robotics team
• UMass Boston Tuition Waiver policy change
• Non-Union Hourly Rate Adjustment

The School Committee unanimously approved the July 9, 2025 minutes, the payroll payments for July 16, 17 and 31 totaling $2,938,? (exact amounts listed), the consent agenda, a UMass Boston tuition waiver, the 2025‑2026 register periods, the district strategic plan, and a 3.5% non‑union hourly rate increase. The Quarter 4 expenditure report showed a $2,785 budget balance to be returned to the town. All votes were 4‑0 in favor.

• Approved July 9, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved payroll $34,214.95 for July 16 split period (4-0)
• Approved payroll $1,409,868.21 for July 17 split period (4-0)
• Approved payroll $1,494,930.33 for July 31 period (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Accepted UMass Boston tuition waiver (4-0)
• Approved 2025‑2026 register periods (4-0)
• Approved 2025‑2026 District Strategic Plan (4-0)

School Committee

The School Committee and administrators will hold a workshop to discuss the 2024-2025 year-end summary. The body will also review goals and school improvement plans for the 2025-2026 period.

• 2024-2025 Year-End Summary
• 2025-2026 Goals & School Improvement Plans

The committee held a workshop reviewing the 2024‑2025 year‑end summary and the 2025‑2026 goals and school improvement plan. Members discussed the large number of action items and requested a timeline for next steps. Katie Anderson moved to adjourn, Chris Moncada seconded, and the motion was approved. The meeting adjourned at 4:34 p.m.

• Adjourned meeting (motion approved)

School Committee

The committee voted to approve the edited 2024‑2025 School Committee Goals for presentation at the September meeting. The motion passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous 3‑0 vote.

• Approved revised 2024‑2025 School Committee Goals (3‑0)
• Adjourned special meeting (3‑0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission approved certificates of compliance for Ames Hill Development, John Mangano, and Tree House Brewing Company. It also ratified emergency certifications for projects at 100-200 Ames Pond Drive and 380 River Road. Several public‑hearing items were continued, closed, or withdrawn, and an enforcement order was closed.

• Issued Certificate of Compliance to Ames Hill Development, LLC (North St & Catamount) – 3-0
• Issued Certificate of Compliance to John Mangano (129 Marshall St) – 3-0
• Issued Certificate of Compliance to Tree House Brewing Company (1879 Main St) – 3-0
• Continued public hearing/Notice of Intent for Stacy Nichols (0 Shawsheen St) – 3-0
• Closed public hearing and issued Notice of Intent for Ryan Burke (200 Ames Pond Dr) – 3-0
• Accepted withdrawal of Notice of Intent for Essek Petrie (41 Jennies Way) – 3-0
• Closed Enforcement Order for 617 Shawsheen St – 3-0
• Ratified Emergency Certification for 100-200 Ames Pond Dr – 3-0

Select Board

The Board approved a Common Victualler License for Perfecto’s Café and an Online Class II Auto Sales License for DMD Vehicles, approved three National Grid/Verizon pole petitions, and suspended White Dove Pantry’s liquor license for one day. It also deemed the billboard application to have substantial changes, accepted a $200 donation for the Senior Center, and scheduled interviews for Zoning Board and Conservation Commission candidates. Several items, such as a Shawsheen Street pole petition and a school committee appointment, were tabled pending further input.

• Approved Common Victualler License for Perfecto’s Café (5‑0‑0)
• Approved Online Class II Auto Sales License for DMD Vehicles (5‑0‑0)
• Approved pole petition for 1 Lincoln Road (5‑0‑0)
• Approved pole petition for Shawsheen Street – Pole 59‑50 (5‑0‑0)
• Approved Into Action Recover road race (5‑0‑0)
• Deemed billboard application had substantial changes (4‑1‑0)
• Suspended White Dove Pantry liquor license for one day (5‑0‑0)
• Accepted $200 donation to Senior Center (4‑0‑0)

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority will review budget comparatives and unit vacancies. The board is discussing ongoing renovations at Saunders Circle, DD Community Hall, and 1 & 4 PV, as well as a new window replacement project at CD.

• 1 & 4 PV Bathroom Renovations
• Saunders Circle Community Hall Renovations
• DD Community Hall & Congregate Renovations
• CD Window Replacement Project
• CFP 5 Year Plan

The board approved the low‑bid window‑replacement contract for Carnation Dr. and adopted the five‑year Capital Facilities Plan covering 2025‑2029. It also authorized write‑offs for two inactive tenant accounts and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Authorized July & August 2025 bills (unanimous)
• Approved CFC for 1 & 4 Pondview Lane bathroom renovation (4‑0)
• Approved low bid from Serrano & Serrano Construction for window replacement, $175,898 (4‑0)
• Approved 5‑year Capital Facilities Plan (2025‑2029) (4‑0)
• Approved write‑off of $618 for inactive tenant #LC0111 (4‑0)
• Approved write‑off of $1,256 for inactive tenant #LD0318 (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance extension for 1775 Andover Street, a front‑yard setback variance for 15 Wolcott Street, and both a special permit and a setback variance for 107 State Street. All motions were seconded and passed unanimously (3‑0). The board also closed the public hearings and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved variance extension for 1775 Andover St (3‑0)
• Approved variance for front‑yard setbacks at 15 Wolcott St (3‑0)
• Approved special permit for 107 State St addition (3‑0)
• Approved variance for front & rear setbacks at 107 State St (3‑0)
• Closed public hearing for 15 Wolcott St (3‑0)
• Closed public hearing for 107 State St (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (3‑0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee voted unanimously to appoint Richard Levasseur as Chair, Jomarie Buckley as Vice Chair, and Evan Walsh as Clerk. The committee also approved the minutes from the June 16, 2025 meeting. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Richard Levasseur elected Chair (7-0)
• Jomarie Buckley elected Vice Chair (7-0)
• Evan Walsh elected Clerk (7-0)
• June 16, 2025 minutes approved (7-0)
• Meeting adjourned (7-0)

Board of Health

The Board approved the June 26, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously (3-0). It decided to postpone the scheduled August 6, 2025 fluoride hearing to a later date, with no new date set. The meeting was adjourned unanimously (3-0).

• Approved June 26, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Postponed August 6, 2025 fluoride hearing (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission approved an invalid Certificate of Compliance for 18 Hinckley Road and issued Certificates of Compliance for 170 Charles Drive, 1624 Main Street, and 1660 Main Street. It closed the public hearing and issued a Negative Determination of Applicability for 6 Hillside Road. The commission voted to continue the Notice of Intent for 41 Jennies Way and to continue the Enforcement Order for 617 Shawsheen Street, while ratifying and then continuing the Enforcement Order for 1628 & 1636 Shawsheen Street. All motions carried unanimously (4‑0).

• Approved Invalid Certificate of Compliance for William Johnson, 18 Hinckley Road (4-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for Douglas Merluzzo, 170 Charles Drive (4-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for Meera Cousens, 1624 Main Street (4-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for Meera Cousens, 1660 Main Street (4-0)
• Closed public hearing and issued Negative Determination of Applicability for Brendan Walsh, 6 Hillside Road (4-0)
• Continued Notice of Intent for Essek Petrie, 41 Jennies Way (4-0)
• Continued Enforcement Order for Marcos Aguilar, 617 Shawsheen Street (4-0)
• Ratified and then continued Enforcement Order for Robert Zwicker, 1628 & 1636 Shawsheen Street (4-0)

Select Board

The board closed the public hearings and approved the National Grid pole petition for 40 Donovan Way, a one‑day entertainment license for Tewksbury United Methodist Church, election staff appointments, and a police chief authority for election precinct staffing. It also approved donations to the Senior Center and Veterans Department, re‑appointed a beautification committee member, and accepted the Town Counsel invoice and prior meeting minutes. All motions passed unanimously with a 4‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved National Grid pole petition for 40 Donovan Way (4-0-0)
• Approved One‑Day Entertainment License for 2335 Main Street (4-0-0)
• Approved Election Staff Appointments (4-0-0)
• Approved police chief authority to staff precincts during elections (4-0-0)
• Approved $250.00 donation to Tewksbury Senior Center (4-0-0)
• Approved $200.00 and $100.00 donations to Veterans Department (4-0-0)
• Re‑appointed Ms. Kelly M. MacInnis to Beautification Committee (4-0-0)
• Approved Town Counsel invoice for June 2025 ($4,462.50) (4-0-0)

Planning Board

The board voted 5‑0 to approve the minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting. No other items were formally adopted; the 118 Heath Street plan was postponed to the August agenda. Remaining topics were discussed but left for future action.

• Approved June 2, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Postponed 118 Heath Street plan to August agenda

School Committee

The Tewksbury School Committee unanimously approved the district's AI guidance, the 2025‑2026 student handbooks for all schools, and a 3.5% cost‑of‑living increase for non‑union salaried employees. It also approved three payroll payments totaling $4.15 million and adopted Policies GBEB and IHBF. Additionally, the committee named a delegate and alternate for the upcoming MASC Conference.

• Approved AI Guidance on generative AI use (5‑0)
• Approved 2025‑2026 Student Handbooks for all schools (5‑0)
• Approved cost‑of‑living increase of 3.5% for non‑union salaried employees (5‑0)
• Approved payroll period ending June 5, 2025 – $777,522.10 (5‑0)
• Approved payroll period ending June 18, 2025 – $1,638,315.97 (5‑0)
• Approved payroll period ending July 3, 2025 – $1,737,094.90 (5‑0)
• Approved Policy GBEB and Policy IHBF (5‑0)
• Approved delegate to MASC Conference: Ms. Biagioni‑Smith (delegate) and Mr. Moncada (alternate) (5‑0)

Board of Health

The Board approved the May 15, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. Elise Pierce was appointed as a Health Agent by a 5‑0 vote. The Board opened an administrative hearing for III Brazilian Deli Meta Market and then approved its variance request with fourteen conditions, also by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved May 15, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Appointed Elise Pierce as Health Agent (5-0)
• Opened administrative hearing for III Brazilian Deli Meta Market (5-0)
• Approved variance for III Brazilian Deli Meta Market with 14 conditions (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved variances for front setbacks to add a garage at 94 Maryland Road, side setbacks for a detached garage at 21 Sheridan Lane, a special permit and variance to rebuild a rear deck at 23 Bond Street, and side setbacks for a rear deck at 20 Level Lane. All motions passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote. The board also approved the May 29, 2025 meeting minutes and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved May 29, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved variance for front setbacks to construct a single‑car garage at 94 Maryland Road (3-0)
• Approved variance for side setbacks of a 16’×25’ detached garage at 21 Sheridan Lane (3-0)
• Approved special permit to reconstruct a 12’×12’ rear deck at 23 Bond Street (3-0)
• Approved variance for side setbacks of the rear deck at 23 Bond Street (3-0)
• Approved variance for side setbacks to construct a 16’×12’ rear deck at 20 Level Lane (3-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (3-0)

Conservation Commission

The commission unanimously approved a Certificate of Compliance for 129 Marshall Street, issued a negative determination for a pool at 10 Carl Donald Drive, and approved a Notice of Intent for a single‑family addition at 45 Leighton Lane. It also continued an enforcement order for 1628 & 1636 Shawsheen Street and ratified emergency certifications for properties on Poplar Street, Chapman Road, and Livingston Street. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Certificate of Compliance for John Mangano, 129 Marshall Street (5-0)
• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability for Tara Lydon, 10 Carl Donald Drive (5-0)
• Approved Notice of Intent for Peter Mcgee, 45 Leighton Lane (5-0)
• Continued Enforcement Order for Robert Zwicker, 1628 & 1636 Shawsheen Street (5-0)
• Ratified Emergency Certification for 120 Poplar Street (5-0)
• Ratified Emergency Certification for 208 Chapman Road (5-0)
• Ratified Emergency Certification for Livingston Street Right of Way (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Select Board

The board voted 3‑1‑0 to create an informal working group to handle staff tasks. It approved all pending re‑appointments and accepted new members for the Board of Registrars, Economic Development Committee, Beautification Committee, Trust Fund Commission, and a historic commission seat. One historic commission application failed for lack of a second, while another was approved 3‑1‑0. The appointment to the MASS Cultural Council was tabled and the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisory Committee was placed on hold. The town counsel invoice for $2,762.50 was approved 4‑0‑0.

• Approved working group to address timeline items (3-1-0)
• Approved all re‑appointments except two committee seats (4-0-0)
• Accepted Ms. Kathleen Seville to Board of Registrars (4-0-0)
• Accepted Mr. Scott Ciccone, Mr. Perry Delisle, and Mr. Ryan Lloyds to Economic Development Committee (4-0-0)
• Historic Commission appointment of Mr. William Wyatt failed (no second)
• Accepted Mr. Keith Sullivan to Historic Commission (3-1-0)
• Tabled MASS Cultural Council appointment pending further discussion (4-0-0)
• Approved Town Counsel invoice $2,762.50 (4-0-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee Appointing Authority reappointed Richard Levasseur to a three‑year term. Lindsey Dunleavey‑Tosto was appointed to serve the remainder of Stephanie Klinkenberg‑Rameriz’s term through June 30, 2027. Evan Walsh was appointed to a three‑year term. All motions were carried with the recorded vote totals.

• Reappointed Richard Levasseur to a 3‑year term (vote 2‑0‑1)
• Appointed Lindsey Dunleavey‑Tosto to remainder of term (2 years) (vote 3‑0)
• Appointed Evan Walsh to a 3‑year term (vote 3‑0)

Council on Aging

The council approved the May 20 meeting minutes and the May financial report. Officers were nominated and confirmed: Tracy Skahan as clerk, Jeff Dufour as treasurer, and Virginia Desmond as vice chair. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved May financials (motion carried)
• Nominated Tracy Skahan as clerk (all in favor, motion carried)
• Nominated Jeff Dufour as treasurer (all in favor, motion carried)
• Nominated Virginia Desmond as vice chair (all in favor, motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Planning Board

The Planning Board unanimously approved the May 12, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0). The board also approved a minor site‑plan modification for 999 Whipple Road, allowing additional impervious area, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. Staff recommended moving all land‑disturbance permits to the Conservation Commission, but no formal action was taken.

• Approved May 12, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved 999 Whipple Rd site‑plan modification as minor (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee approved a series of lateral transfer requests totaling over $100,000, each motion passing unanimously (4-0). The approvals included a $55,000 sewer overtime transfer, a $4,677.50 town clerk salary transfer, multiple police and HR transfers, and a combined approval of the entire transfer spreadsheet. The committee also approved the May 7, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved $55,000 transfer S-9 (Lowell Sewer → Sewer Overtime) (4-0)
• Approved $4,677.50 transfer 62 (Town Clerk Professional Services → Town Clerk Regular Salary) (4-0)
• Approved $5,000 transfer 71 (Town Hall Regular Salary → Town Hall Repairs & Maintenance) (4-0)
• Approved $5,000 transfer 79 (Police Regular Salary → Police Maintenance & Repairs) (4-0)
• Approved $8,000 transfer 80 (Police Regular Salary → Police New Recruits) (4-0)
• Approved four HR vacation‑buyback transfers totaling $2,876 (96, 1,030, 750, 1,000) (4-0)
• Approved police‑related transfers totaling $34,698.80 (requests 79, 80, 90, 91, 95) (4-0)
• Approved the entire transfer spreadsheet presented by the Town Accountant (4-0)

School Committee

The Tewksbury School Committee voted to approve the Apex Private Learning Academy, a virtual learning private school and hockey academy to be located at the Breakaway Ice Center, 20 Carter Street, for the 2025‑2026 school year. The motion passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. The committee then adjourned the special meeting by unanimous consent.

• Approved Apex Private Learning Academy at 20 Carter Street (4-0)
• Adjourned special meeting (4-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission approved a Certificate of Compliance for Dillon Koster at 60 Shawsheen Ave, Assessors Map 112, Lot 69. It also postponed the certificate request for John Mangano at 129 Marshall Street to the June 25 meeting, ratified emergency certifications for 20 Hemlock Road and 220 North Billerica Road, and postponed the enforcement order for Marco T. Aguilar at 617 Shawsheen Street to the July 16 meeting. All motions passed unanimously.

• Issued Certificate of Compliance for Dillon Koster, 60 Shawsheen Ave, Assessors Map 112, Lot 69 (5-0)
• Continued Request for Certificate of Compliance for John Mangano, 129 Marshall Street, Assessors Map 33, Lot 10 to June 25, 2025 (5-0)
• Ratified Emergency Certification for 20 Hemlock Road, Assessors Map 69, Lot 22 (5-0)
• Ratified Emergency Certification for 220 North Billerica Road, Assessors Map 62, Lot 7 (5-0)
• Continued Enforcement Order for Marco T. Aguilar, 617 Shawsheen Street, Assessors Map 84, Lot 36 to July 16, 2025 (5-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board approved the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting. It entered an executive session to discuss confidential FY25 real estate tax exemptions and pending ATB cases. Afterward, the Board voted to end the executive session and adjourned the meeting at 3:10 PM.

• Approved April 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Entered executive session to discuss FY25 real estate tax exemptions and pending ATB cases
• Voted to end executive session and adjourn the meeting

Board of Library Trustees

The trustees approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting after a motion and second. No other substantive actions were decided. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion of Bonnie Page, seconded by Cathy Dwyer.

• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes (motion passed, members present)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:30 P.M. (motion passed)

Select Board

The Board approved a seven‑day suspension (with three days held in abeyance) of Shell Food Mart's liquor license. It also approved a change of manager and officers for MB Spirits, a one‑day entertainment license for the Pride Event, and delegated authority to execute the deed for 283 Pleasant Street. Additional approvals included a letter to NMCOG, re‑appointing Town Counsel, and accepting donations of $250 and two benches.

• Approved change of manager for MB Spirits (5-0-0)
• Approved change of officers/directors for MB Spirits (5-0-0)
• Approved One Day Entertainment License for Pride Event (5-0-0)
• Suspended Shell Food Mart liquor license for seven days, three days abeyance (5-0-0)
• Approved NMCOG letter regarding Economic Development District (5-0-0)
• Re‑appointed Attorney Kevin P. Feely, Jr. as Town Counsel (5-0-0)
• Accepted $250 donation from Tariela Mission at the Congregational Church (5-0-0)
• Accepted donation of two benches for town land (5-0-0)

School Committee

The committee unanimously approved the payroll for the period ending May 22, 2025 in the amount of $1,687,637.70 and the payroll for the period ending June 5, 2025 in the amount of $1,689,658.88. It also approved the May 21 meeting minutes, the consent agenda, and several personnel actions including a new hire, a retirement, a transfer, and reappointments. All votes were 5‑0 in favor.

• Approved May 22, 2025 payroll $1,687,637.70 (5-0)
• Approved June 5, 2025 payroll $1,689,658.88 (5-0)
• Approved May 21, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved new hire: Steven Simon, Grade 7 Math Teacher (5-0)
• Approved retirement: Debra Kraytenberg, School Nurse (5-0)
• Approved transfer: Diane Gear to Grade 3 Teacher (5-0)
• Approved reappointments for support staff, secretaries, nutrition, nurses, miscellaneous positions (5-0)

Housing Authority

The board approved the minutes from May 13, 2025 (4‑0). It authorized June 2025 bills unanimously. It rejected the Genesis Builders bid and approved Kitchen and Floor Décor’s $128,900 bid for the Delaney Dr Community Hall project (4‑0). It also approved Kitchen and Floor Décor’s $128,900 bid for the Saunders Circle Community Room upgrade (5‑0) and TM Construction’s $227,778 bid for the Saunders Circle stairwell project (5‑0). The meeting was adjourned (5‑0).

• Approved minutes of May 13, 2025 (4-0)
• Authorized and approved June 2025 bills (unanimous)
• Rejected Genesis Builders bid and approved Kitchen and Floor Décor $128,900 bid for Delaney Dr project (4-0)
• Approved Kitchen and Floor Décor $128,900 bid for Saunders Circle Community Room upgrade (5-0)
• Approved TM Construction $227,778 bid for Saunders Circle stairwell project (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee voted to forward a $10,000 article to the town meeting for historic survey work. It also approved the closeout of old projects and the return of unspent funds. The minutes from the March 20 meeting were tabled and the session adjourned.

• Table March 20, 2025 minutes (motion carried 4-0-1, 1 abstention)
• Approve $10,000 historic survey funding request for town meeting (motion carried 5-0)
• Accept closeout list of old projects and return funds (motion carried 5-0)
• Adjourn meeting at 6:36 p.m. (motion carried 5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved the April 28 meeting minutes unanimously. It voted to continue the site‑plan review for 485 Main Street and for 15 & 41 Astle Street to July 14, 2025. The board also continued the special permit for 2070 Main Street to June 16, 2025 and waived public readings for the special permits at 2070 and 2212 Main Street.

• Approved April 28, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Continued 485 Main St site plan review to July 14, 2025 (5-0)
• Continued 15 & 41 Astle St site plan, special permit, land disturbance permit to July 14, 2025 (5-0)
• Continued special permit for 2070 Main St to June 16, 2025 (5-0)
• Waived public reading for 2070 Main St special permit (5-0)
• Waived public reading for 2212 Main St special permit (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board approved the April 24, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0). It accepted the withdrawal of a zoning appeal for 334 Brown Street (3‑0). The board approved a variance for a new 10’x20’ two‑story press box at 90 Chandler Street (3‑0). It also approved a Rules of Procedure update (4‑0) and adjourned the meeting (4‑0).

• Approved April 24, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Accepted withdrawal without prejudice for 334 Brown Street (3-0)
• Closed the hearing on the Brown Street appeal (3-0)
• Approved variance for Little League press box at 90 Chandler Street (3-0)
• Approved Rules of Procedure Update dated 4/14/25 (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (4-0)

Conservation Commission

The commission issued a Negative Determination of Applicability for Carlos Caballero’s driveway project at 41 Virginia Road (5‑0). It approved New England Power Company’s Notice of Intent for a right‑of‑way at 357 Old Boston Road, including temporary wetland matting (5‑0). Emergency certifications were ratified for 15 French Street and 382 Foster Road (each 5‑0). Mr. Steve Gove was appointed to the Community Preservation Commission (4‑0).

• Negative Determination of Applicability for 41 Virginia Road driveway – 5-0
• Approve Notice of Intent for 357 Old Boston Road ROW – 5-0
• Ratify Emergency Certification for 15 French Street – 5-0
• Ratify Emergency Certification for 382 Foster Road – 5-0
• Appoint Steve Gove to Community Preservation Commission – 4-0

School Committee

The committee approved the payroll for the period ending May 8, 2025 in the amount of $1,645,241.42. It also approved the minutes from the April 30 and May 8 meetings, and adopted the consent agenda. Personnel changes were approved, adding several new teachers and staff and noting multiple retirements.

• Approved April 30, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0-1)
• Approved May 8, 2025 Special School Committee minutes (3-0-1)
• Approved payroll period ending May 8, 2025 for $1,645,241.42 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved new hires, including Kristine Jordan, Science Teacher (effective Aug 25, 2025)
• Approved retirements of Paul Bishop, Joseph Burke, Joanne Elwell, Kim Stone, Cheryl Silva, and Robert Brigida

Select Board

The board approved a wholesale dealer license for 1032 Motor Cars LLC and annual farmer's market licenses for Blisspoint Meadery and Aaronap Cellars LLC, each by a 5‑0‑0 vote. It voted 4‑1‑0 to move forward with the roundabout option (Option B) for the Main‑Pleasant/East‑North intersection improvement. The board also re‑appointed Town Counsel Kevin P. Feely, Jr., approved his $4,080 invoice, approved prior meeting minutes, and adjourned.

• Approved Wholesale Dealer License for 1032 Motor Cars LLC (5‑0‑0)
• Approved Farmer’s Market Annual License for Blisspoint Meadery (5‑0‑0)
• Approved Farmer’s Market Annual License for Aaronap Cellars LLC (5‑0‑0)
• Approved moving forward with roundabout option (Option B) for intersection improvement (4‑1‑0)
• Re‑appointed Town Counsel Kevin P. Feely, Jr. (5‑0‑0)
• Approved Town Counsel invoice $4,080 (5‑0‑0)
• Approved minutes from Oct 9 2024, Mar 4 2025, Mar 11 2025, Mar 25 2025 (4‑0‑1)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0‑0)

Select Board

The Board entered an Executive Session to discuss the EFSB proceedings. It then voted to direct the Town Manager and Town Counsel to engage counsel for the Hillman BESS project to begin permitting and Host Community Agreement discussions. The meeting was adjourned.

• Entered Executive Session to discuss EFSB proceedings (5-0-0)
• Directed Town Manager and Town Counsel to engage counsel for Hillman BESS project (5-0-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0-0)

Council on Aging

The board approved the minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting and accepted the April financial report. Members nominated and re‑elected Donna Bell as Chair of the Council on Aging. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 15, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved April financials (motion carried)
• Nominated Donna Bell as Chair (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Tewksbury Beautification Committee

The Tewksbury Beautification Committee approved the minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting. It decided not to conduct any mini clean‑ups during the summer because of weed overgrowth and poor conditions. The committee also agreed to hold meetings as needed rather than on a fixed monthly schedule.

• Approved minutes of March 18, 2025 meeting
• Decided not to hold mini clean‑ups during summer
• Decided to meet as needed instead of monthly

Board of Health

The Board approved the minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting. It opened and closed administrative hearings for Smitty’s Liquors and the Tobacconist, setting fines of $2,000 and $7,000 respectively, each due by June 28, 2025. The Board also ordered a one‑day permit suspension concurrent with the Department of Revenue suspension for the Tobacconist and required Jimbo’s Roast Beef to correct all documented violations by May 21, 2025 with weekly health inspections.

• Approved April 17, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Opened administrative hearing for Smitty’s Liquors (4-0)
• Closed hearing and set $2,000 fine due June 28, 2025 for Smitty’s Liquors (4-0)
• Opened administrative hearing for Tobacconist (4-0)
• Closed hearing and set $7,000 fine due June 28, 2025 for Tobacconist (4-0)
• Ordered one‑day permit suspension concurrent with DOR suspension for Tobacconist (4-0)
• Directed Jimbo’s Roast Beef to correct all violations by May 21, 2025 (4-0)
• Mandated weekly health inspections of Jimbo’s Roast Beef (4-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the April meetings. It issued a positive 2A determination and a negative 2 determination for the railroad right‑of‑way, and negative determinations of applicability for projects at 21 Utah Road, 100 Apple Hill Drive, and 110 Navillus Road. The board also issued a Notice of Intent for Eco Auto at 623 Main Street, a minor modification for the Chandler Street Wellfields, and ratified emergency certifications for four properties.

• Approved April 2 & April 16 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Issued Positive 2A and Negative 2 determinations for Railroad ROW (4-0)
• Issued Negative Determination for Milltown Plumbing, 21 Utah Road (4-0)
• Issued Negative Determination for Paul Finger, 100 Apple Hill Drive (4-0)
• Issued Negative Determination for Maureen Harold, 110 Navillus Road (4-0)
• Issued Notice of Intent for Eco Auto, 623 Main Street (4-0)
• Issued Minor Modification for Chandler Street Wellfields (4-0)
• Ratified Emergency Certifications for 5 Florence Ave, 17 Henry J Drive, 109 Kennedy Road, 905 South Street (4-0)

Board of Library Trustees

The trustees approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting, with amendments. They agreed to move forward as a group to discuss salary parity for elected officials. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Accepted minutes of 4/8/25 with amendments (passed)
• Agreed to pursue discussion on salary parity for trustees (group decision)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

School Committee

The Policy Subcommittee approved the February 27, 2025 minutes unanimously. It recommended adopting the GBEBA – Appropriate Language policy without changes, revising informational reading policies, approving the Drug Free Workplace and Tobacco Use policies, and rescinding the duplicate GBEBD – Appropriate Language policy. Several other policies were placed on a future agenda for discussion.

• Approved minutes of Feb 27, 2025 (unanimous)
• Recommended adoption of GBEBA – Appropriate Language (no changes)
• Recommended revision of GBEB – Staff Conduct and IHBF – Homebound Instruction
• Recommended approval of GBEC – Drug Free Workplace and GBED – Tobacco Use on School Grounds
• Recommended rescind of GBEBD – Appropriate Language (duplicate)
• Scheduled multiple policies for future discussion (e.g., Subcommittees, Advisory Committees, Cell Phone Policy, etc.)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

Housing Authority

The Tewksbury Housing Authority approved the minutes from April 15, 2025 and authorized May 2025 bills. It adopted new 2025 net income limits for households of one to eight persons and changed Friday office hours to close at noon. The board also approved several debt write‑offs, the removal of carpet in a long‑term unit, and set the first community market date for June 18.

• Approved minutes of April 15, 2025 (3-0)
• Authorized May 2025 bills (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 net income limits for 1‑8 person households (3-0)
• Approved revised Friday business hours: office closes at noon (3-0)
• Approved write‑off of Federal PH debt $1,136.51 (3-0)
• Approved write‑off of Federal PH debt $285.00 (3-0)
• Approved write‑off of State 705 debt $847.00 (3-0)
• Approved removal of carpet in a unit occupied >10 years (3-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 7 meeting and appointed Jonathan Ciampa to the NMCOG. It endorsed the Approval Not Required Plan for 900 Livingston Street, and approved family‑suite special permits for 47 Nichols Street and 10 Greylock Road. The board also continued the site‑plan review for 485 Main Street to June 2 and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved April 7, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Appointed Jonathan Ciampa to NMCOG (4-0)
• Endorsed Approval Not Required Plan for 900 Livingston St (4-0)
• Approved Family Suite Special Permit for 47 Nichols St (4-0)
• Approved Family Suite Special Permit for 10 Greylock Rd (4-0)
• Continued Site Plan Review for 485 Main St to 6/2/25 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:22 PM (4-0)

Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee

The committee approved the April 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It confirmed the Pine Hill Cemetery easement and will start fence installation, with the map to be posted online. Ray and JW were assigned to repurpose a kiosk at the Easement entrance and to relocate the makeshift bridge on the Pinnacle Trails. Additional tasks include Tom checking fire causes, Peter investigating sign fading, and the committee preferring smaller interpretive signs over bird artwork on trees.

• Approved April 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved start of fence installation for Pine Hill Cemetery easement
• Assigned Ray and JW to repurpose Livingston Street kiosk at Easement entrance
• Assigned Ray and JW to realign (move) the makeshift bridge on Pinnacle Trails
• Assigned Tom to check with fire department on causes of fires at Rogers and Easement
• Assigned Peter to investigate conditioner or other means for sun‑bleached Easement Road sign
• Committee preferred smaller format for interpretive signs and declined bird artwork on trees
• Bruce to follow up on bench donation from Tom King for Housing Authority benches

School Committee

The committee moved to adjourn the May 8, 2025 special meeting and listening session. The motion was seconded and passed with a unanimous 4-0 vote. No other substantive actions or approvals were recorded.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous 4-0 vote)

Finance Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the May 5, 2025 Finance Committee meeting by a 5‑0 vote. It also voted to recess until the end of the Special Town Meeting, also by a 5‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved May 5, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (5-0)
• Recessed until end of Special Town Meeting (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee approved a $20,000 lateral transfer from the Sewer Emergency Reserve to the Sewer Repairs and Maintenance account to replace failed pumps. It also un‑tabled and adopted amended Annual Town Meeting Articles 16 and 17. The committee ratified a $307.40 recording‑secretary timesheet and approved the March 31 and April 28, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion to recess until the end of Annual Town Meeting passed unanimously.

• Approved Budget Transfer Request SR-2 for $20,000 (4-0)
• Untabled Annual Town Meeting Article 16 (4-0)
• Adopted Article 16 as amended (4-0)
• Untabled Annual Town Meeting Article 17 (4-0)
• Adopted Article 17 as amended (4-0)
• Ratified Recording Secretary timesheet $307.40 (3-0-1)
• Approved March 31, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (4-0)
• Approved April 28, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (4-0)

School Committee

The committee approved the April 16, 2025 meeting minutes and a payroll payment of $1,636,400.93. It unanimously adopted a slate of revised policies, including non‑discrimination and background‑check rules. Members also approved the July‑December 2025 meeting schedule and appointed Superintendent Regan to the Valley Collaborative Board of Directors for 2025‑2026.

• Approved April 16, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved payroll payment $1,636,400.93 for period ending Apr 24, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved multiple policy revisions on second and final reading (4-0)
• Approved School Committee meeting dates July–Dec 2025 (4-0)
• Appointed Superintendent Regan to Valley Board of Directors for 2025‑2026 (4-0)
• Approved revised School Committee assignments for collective bargaining units and subcommittees (4-0)

Select Board

The Board approved a waiver requested by the State Auditor regarding an unfunded mandate, passing 3‑2‑0. It also approved the liquor‑license alteration for Al Fresca Ristorante and Market Al Fresca with a 5‑0‑0 vote. The Board accepted a $200 donation to the Veterans Department and scheduled the Main‑Street intersection improvement for discussion at the next meeting, each by unanimous vote. Additionally, the public hearing for the cable franchise was extended to Dec 2 2025 and the Town Clerk was directed to collect committee data, both unanimously approved.

• Approved waiver for State Auditor request (3-2-0)
• Approved liquor license alteration for Al Fresca Ristorante and Market Al Fresca (5-0-0)
• Accepted $200 donation to Veterans Department (5-0-0)
• Placed Main‑Street intersection improvement on next agenda (5-0-0)
• Extended cable franchise public hearing until Dec 2, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Authorized Town Clerk to gather committee data (5-0-0)
• Closed public hearing for liquor license alteration (5-0-0)
• Approved motion to leave public hearing open until Dec 2, 2025 (5-0-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board unanimously approved the March 10 minutes. It appointed Mr. Fratalia to the Community Preservation Committee and Mr. Johnson to the Economic Development Committee. The board also voted to continue the 15 & 41 Astle Street site‑plan and special permit review until June 2, 2025. No final actions were taken on the battery storage or 485 Main Street waivers.

• Approved March 10 minutes (5-0)
• Appointed Mr. Fratalia to Community Preservation Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Mr. Johnson to Economic Development Committee (5-0)
• Continued 15 & 41 Astle Street site‑plan review to June 2, 2025 (5-0)

Finance Committee

The committee waived reading of Articles 26 and 27 and adopted Articles 2, 3‑21 through 3‑24, and Article 4 containing the $145,418,104 FY2026 budget. It also adopted Articles 5 through 15, including rate changes and fund transfers, and adopted Article 18. Articles 16 and 17 were tabled until the next meeting. All motions passed with a 4‑0 vote.

• Waived reading of Articles 26 and 27 (4-0)
• Adopted Article 2 fixing elected officials' salaries (4-0)
• Adopted Articles 3-21 to 3-24 covering report, equipment lease, sidewalk funds, and revolving fund caps (4-0)
• Adopted Article 4 FY2026 budget of $145,418,104 (4-0)
• Adopted Article 5 Sewer Enterprise Fund with 2% sewer rate increase and 6.5% water rate increase (4-0)
• Adopted Article 6 Water Enterprise Fund rate relief transferring $400,000 (4-0)
• Tabled Article 16 (amendment to Sewer Enterprise Fund request) until May 5 meeting (4-0)
• Tabled Article 17 (amendment to Water Enterprise Fund request) until May 5 meeting (4-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board approved the variances and a special permit to raze and rebuild a single‑family house at 40 Nichols Street, voting 3‑0. The board also continued the hearing for 334 Brown Street to May 29, 2025, and tabled the rules‑of‑procedure update. Minutes from the March 27, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved March 27, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Tabled rules of procedure update until next meeting
• Continued hearing for 334 Brown St to 5/29/25 (3‑0)
• Approved special permit for 40 Nichols St reconstruction (3‑0)
• Approved variances for front setbacks, building coverage, side & rear setbacks at 40 Nichols St (3‑0)
• Closed the hearing on 40 Nichols St (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:42 PM (3‑0)

Historic Commission

The Historic Commission unanimously approved the February 25, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved a Community Preservation Fund request of up to $10,000 for consultant work on a historic survey. Finally, the commission appointed Nancy Reed as the Historical Commission representative on the Community Preservation Committee for a three‑year term.

• Approved February 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved up to $10,000 Community Preservation Fund request for historic survey consultant work (unanimous)
• Appointed Nancy Reed as Community Preservation Committee Historical Commission representative, 3‑year term (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board elected its officers for the new term and approved the March 20 minutes. It re‑appointed the four regular health agents and each special health agent, with Ron Beauregard approved 4‑1 and the others 5‑0. The Board also voted to review its mission statement at the next meeting and to invite a Water Department representative to discuss fluoride.

• Melissa Braga re‑appointed Chairperson (5‑0)
• Susan Amato re‑appointed Vice‑Chair (5‑0)
• George Ferdinand re‑appointed Clerk (5‑0)
• March 20, 2025 minutes approved (4‑1, 1 abstain)
• Health Agents (Shannon Gillis, Steve Sadwick, Siobhan LaFreniere, Ashley Pavlakos) re‑appointed (5‑0)
• Special Health Agents re‑appointed individually: Ron Beauregard (4‑1), Denise Graffeo (5‑0), Pamela Thomas (5‑0), Christine Gualtieri (5‑0), Ashley Chmiel (5‑0), Maria Ruggerio (5‑0)
• Motion to review BOH mission statement at next meeting (5‑0)
• Motion to invite Water Department representative to next meeting (5‑0)

School Committee

The committee unanimously elected Bridget Garabedian as Chairperson, Kayla Biagioni‑Smith as Vice‑Chairperson, and Jamey Cutelis as Clerk. It also unanimously approved the donation of a scoring table for Tewksbury Memorial High School and approved advertising on the table.

• Elected Bridget Garabedian Chairperson (4-0 unanimous)
• Elected Kayla Biagioni‑Smith Vice‑Chairperson (4-0 unanimous)
• Elected Jamey Cutelis Clerk (4-0 unanimous)
• Approved donation of a scoring table for TMHS (4-0 unanimous)
• Approved advertisements on the scoring table (4-0 unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission approved a Certificate of Compliance for Crowninshield Management at 72‑76 Quail Run. It continued the Eco Auto notice of intent and approved notices of intent for New England Power Company and Heritage Builders. Minor modification for 1879 Main Street and two emergency tree removals were ratified, and a statement clearing 83 Pomfret Road was issued.

• Approved Certificate of Compliance for Crowninshield Management (72‑76 Quail Run) – 4‑0
• Continued Notice of Intent for Eco Auto (623 Main Street) – 4‑0
• Approved Notice of Intent for New England Power Co. transmission line ROW (Assessors Map 53, 54 Lots 25, 29, 30) – 4‑0
• Approved Notice of Intent for Heritage Builders (283 Pleasant Street) – 4‑0
• Approved Minor Modification for 1879 Main Street – 4‑0
• Ratified Emergency Certification for 48 Bridge Street – 4‑0
• Ratified Emergency Certification for 109 Florida Road – 4‑0
• Issued statement releasing 83 Pomfret Road from 1986 order of conditions – 3‑0 (Walsh abstained)

Board of Assessors

The Board approved the March 12, 2025 meeting minutes. It entered an executive session to discuss FY25 real estate tax exemptions and pending ATB cases. The Board later voted to end the executive session and conclude the meeting.

• Approved March 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Entered Executive Session to discuss FY25 Real Estate Tax Exemptions (motion approved)
• Ended Executive Session and concluded the meeting (motion approved)

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging approved the March 18, 2025 meeting minutes and accepted the March financial report. A motion was passed to use the latest Elements of an Effective Council on Aging Board document as a standing resource. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 18, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Virginia Desmond, seconded by Joan Unger, carried)
• Accepted March financials (motion by Michael McDermott, seconded by Virginia Desmond, carried)
• Adopted current Elements of an Effective Council on Aging Board guide as resource (motion by Joan Unger, seconded by Sandy Creamer, carried)
• Motion to adjourn (motion by Jeff Dufour, seconded by Mary-Ann Nichols, carried)

Housing Authority

The Authority elected new officers: Marc DiFruscia as Chairman, Terry Musgrave as Vice Chairman, John Deputat as Treasurer, and John Lombardo as Assistant Treasurer. The board approved several administrative items, including a no‑cost change order for the Pondview Lane bathroom renovation, a $39,775 designer fee, and the 2025 admin fee rate of $99.17. It also designated Marc DiFruscia as the Authorized Officer and approved Melissa Maniscalco and John Deputat as Authorized Signatories.

• Marc DiFruscia elected Chairman (unanimously)
• Terry Musgrave elected Vice Chairman (unanimously)
• John Deputat elected Treasurer (unanimously)
• John Lombardo elected Assistant Treasurer (unanimously)
• Approved no‑cost change order for 1 & 4 Pondview Lane bathroom renovation (4‑0)
• Approved designer fee of $39,775 for Sustainability Bathroom Exhaust Fan & Kitchen Range Hood project (4‑0)
• Approved 2025 THA admin fee rate of $99.17 (4‑0)
• Approved Marc DiFruscia as Authorized Officer and Melissa Maniscalco and John Deputat as Authorized Signatories (4‑0 each)

Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee

The Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee approved the minutes from the February 13, 2025 meeting. It received a $251 Tareila grant to purchase shrubs for Pinnacle Street. The committee scheduled participation in the April 26 Clean Up Day and outlined guided walks for May, June, September and a moonlit walk on October 6, 2025. Additional outreach and trail projects were noted for future discussion.

• Approved minutes of the February 13, 2025 meeting
• Received and approved use of a $251 Tareila grant for shrubs on Pinnacle Street
• Committed to participate in Clean Up Day on April 26, 2025 (9 am‑2 pm)
• Planned guided walks in May, June, September and a moonlit walk on October 6, 2025
• Scheduled continued guided walks with the Tewksbury Public Library
• Agreed to evaluate flooding at the Pinnacle trail (Bruce to assess)
• Decided to develop interpretive trail signs (Ray to create sample signs)
• Noted that Poplar Street and Mollie Drive concept drawings are in final state

Select Board

The board elected new officers, adopted the Annual Town Meeting Warrant articles, and deferred zoning items to the Planning Board. It also approved two Special Town Meeting fund transfers, including $586,046.35 for the FY2025 DPW Snow & Ice budget. All motions carried unanimously except the chair election, which passed 4‑1‑0.

• Elected Mark Kratman as Chair (4‑1‑0)
• Elected Eric Ryder as Vice‑Chair (5‑0‑0)
• Appointed Rich Russo as Clerk (5‑0‑0)
• Adopted Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles 1, 3, 3‑21, 3‑22, 3‑23 (5‑0‑0 each)
• Adopted Warrant Articles 4‑21 (5‑0‑0 each)
• Deferred all zoning‑related articles to the Planning Board (5‑0‑0)
• Approved transfer of $586,046.35 to FY2025 DPW Snow & Ice Budget (5‑0‑0)
• Approved transfer of $13,953.65 to pay outstanding bills (5‑0‑0)

Board of Library Trustees

The trustees elected Chris Castiglione as Chair, Julie Naughton as Vice Chair, and Cathy Dwyer as Clerk, each by unanimous vote. They approved the minutes from the March 12, 2024 meeting, with Cathy Dwyer abstaining. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Chris Castiglione elected Chair (unanimous)
• Julie Naughton elected Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Cathy Dwyer elected Clerk (unanimous)
• Minutes of 3/12/24 accepted (Cathy Dwyer abstained)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board appointed Stephen Johnson as Chair, Vincent Fratalia as Vice Chair, and Karen DiFruscia as Clerk, each unanimously (5-0). The board waived the public reading, closed the hearing, and unanimously approved the Family Suite Special Permit for 100 Florida Road. It also continued the site‑plan review for 485 Main Street and the modification to the 611 Main Street plan to April 28, 2025.

• Appointed Stephen Johnson as Chair (5-0)
• Appointed Vincent Fratalia as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Appointed Karen DiFruscia as Clerk (5-0)
• Waived public reading for 100 Florida Rd permit (5-0)
• Closed public hearing for 100 Florida Rd permit (5-0)
• Approved Family Suite Special Permit for 100 Florida Rd (5-0)
• Continued 485 Main St site‑plan review to 4/28/25 7:05 PM (5-0)
• Waived public reading for 611 Main St modification (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the March 5 and March 19 meetings. It closed the public hearing and issued a Notice of Intent for the June Cooney development at 0 Livingston Street. The commission also approved up to $1,400 for a CERO service agreement. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 5 and March 19 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Closed public hearing for June Cooney project (5-0)
• Issued Notice of Intent for June Cooney project (5-0)
• Approved spending up to $1,400 for CERO Service Agreement (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Finance Committee

The committee approved a $370.07 payment for the recording secretary, with a 3‑0‑1 vote. It also approved the March 17, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0) and adjourned the session at 8:15 PM (4‑0). Earlier, the committee reclassified $90,000 from police to IT, reducing the overall budget by several thousand dollars.

• Reclassified $90,000 from police to IT, reducing budget by several thousand dollars
• Ratified recording secretary timesheet for $370.07 (vote 3-0-1)
• Approved March 17, 2025 meeting minutes (vote 4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:15 PM (vote 4-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved the meeting minutes from February 6 and February 27, 2025 (5‑0). The board then voted 3‑0 to continue the 334 Brown Street party‑aggrieved hearing to April 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM. No vote was recorded on the variance request for 283 Pleasant Street during this meeting.

• Approved February 6 & 27 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Continued 334 Brown St hearing to 4/24/25 6:30 PM (3‑0)

Select Board

The board approved a permanent drainage easement for 18 Van Buren Road, extended the YMCA lease through April 9, 2026, and adopted water and sewer rates of 6.5% and 2.0% respectively. It also extended the School Facilities Study Committee by 60 days, endorsed an intermunicipal weights‑and‑measures agreement with Chelmsford, and changed the next meeting date to April 9, 2025. Town Counsel’s invoice for $4,717.50 and the Executive Session minutes were approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved Martson Street permanent drainage easement (3‑0‑0)
• Approved YMCA lease extension to April 9, 2026 (3‑0‑0)
• Approved water rate 6.5% and sewer rate 2.0% (3‑0‑0)
• Extended School Facilities Study Committee 60 days after assessment (3‑0‑0)
• Approved intermunicipal agreement for weights and measures with Chelmsford (3‑0‑0)
• Changed April 8, 2025 meeting date to April 9, 2025 (3‑0‑0)
• Approved Town Counsel invoice $4,717.50 (3‑0‑0)
• Approved Executive Session minutes for listed dates (3‑0‑0)

Board of Health

The Board unanimously approved the draft body‑art regulations with added language that the Board may require an applicant to appear before it. It also unanimously voted to collect public input on water‑fluoride issues through April 11, 2025. Earlier minutes from February 20 and the March 6 fluoride meeting were approved. The meeting was adjourned at 6:43 p.m.

• Approved draft body‑art regulations with wording to reserve right to require applicant appearance (4‑0)
• Approved motion to collect public input on fluoride up to April 11, 2025 (4‑0)
• Approved February 20, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Approved March 6, 2025 fluoride meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

Community Preservation Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the September 18, 2024 meeting. It authorized a $7,500 expenditure from administrative funds for a consultant to begin the Open Space and Recreation Plan update. The meeting was adjourned after the motions were unanimously carried.

• Approved September 18, 2024 minutes (3-0-3 with 3 abstentions)
• Approved $7,500 consultant funding for Open Space and Recreation Plan update (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission voted unanimously to issue Negative Determinations of Applicability for the Marston Street and Chapman Road project (Assessors Map 18 Lot 92) and for the 49 Longmeadow Drive project (Assessors Map 26 Lot 124). Each public hearing was closed without comment, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved Negative Determination of Applicability for Marston St & Chapman Rd (Lot 92); vote 5-0
• Closed public hearing for Marston St & Chapman Rd project; vote 5-0
• Approved Negative Determination of Applicability for 49 Longmeadow Dr (Lot 124); vote 5-0
• Closed public hearing for 49 Longmeadow Dr project; vote 5-0
• Adjourned meeting; vote 5-0