Tewksbury boards tackle School Committee vacancy, FY26 transfers, and FLOCK cameras in busy week
Tewksbury's boards and committees covered a wide range of business the week of June 22–30, from filling a School Committee vacancy to reviewing FY26 budget transfers and discussing automated license plate readers. However, minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, so outcomes and vote tallies are not available in the public record at this time.
School Committee vacancy filled at joint meeting
The Select Board and School Committee held a joint public hearing on June 30 to discuss and potentially fill a vacancy on the School Committee. The agenda listed filling the vacancy as the sole substantive item. No vote tally or appointee name is available because minutes have not been published.
Finance Committee reviews FY26 transfers
The Finance Committee met June 22 to review and potentially approve several FY26 budget transfers, including additional transfers beyond the main review. The committee also received a status update on the Shawsheen Tech budget. Administrative items included approving minutes from meetings on March 16, March 30, April 27, and May 6, 2026, and ratifying a recording secretary's timesheet. Whether any transfers were approved is not yet documented in published minutes.
Select Board: FLOCK cameras, pole hearings, housing funds
The Select Board's June 23 agenda included two public hearings on joint pole petitions from National Grid and Verizon — one at Old Main Street (#31219736) and one at 99 Vale Street (#31200249). The board was also scheduled to discuss the FLOCK automated license plate reader system.
New business included a Conservation Commission reappointment for Linda Darveau and a Town Counsel invoice for May 16–31, 2026. Old business covered a regional housing service appropriation. No outcomes are available.
Board of Health: kratom, BESS, and 70 Katie's Way hearing
The Board of Health met June 24 to hold a public hearing on a June 9 order letter for 70 Katie's Way. The agenda also included a discussion of kratom regulation with attorney Cheryl Sbarra, an update on the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), and reports on an opioid task force cinema ad and mosquito spraying.
On June 26, the board held a closed executive session to discuss litigation strategy for the Battery Energy Storage Facility. No public business or votes were scheduled. The next open meeting is set for July 16, 2026, at Town Hall.
Conservation Commission reviews wetland permits across town
The Conservation Commission's June 24 agenda included public hearings on Determinations of Applicability for 61 Young St, 21 James St, 553 Rogers St, and 100 Apple Hill Dr. The commission also planned to review Notices of Intent and Major Land Disturbance requests for 21 Virginia Rd, 0 Merrimac Dr, and 73-75 Hillman St.
Emergency certifications were listed for 319 Whipple Rd and 83 Cinnamon Circle. The agenda included an extension request for SOLitude Lake Management at 1-300 Apache Way and an exemption request for the Tewksbury State Hospital water main project from standard permitting rules.
ZBA hears two residential variance requests
The Zoning Board of Appeals met June 25 for public hearings on two variance requests: a rear setback variance for a 16x8-foot deck at 53 Bay State Ave, and a side setback variance for a 24x36-foot attached garage at 457 Shawsheen St. The board also planned to approve minutes from its May 28, 2026 meeting.
Coming up
- **Finance Committee, July 13, 2026** — Candidate interviews for open positions on the committee. No other business is scheduled.
- **Board of Health, July 16, 2026** — Next open meeting at Town Hall, following the June 26 executive session on BESS litigation strategy.
Note: All recent meetings listed above are reflected by agendas only; minutes have not been published. Residents seeking confirmed outcomes, votes, or appointments should consult the official meeting minutes once posted on the town's website.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — Tewksbury committees tackle budgets, cameras, and school board vacancy
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