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Tewksbury Finance Committee Reviews $151 Million FY27 Budget Amid Long-Term Deficit Concerns

TEWKSBURY — February 2, 2026 — Tewksbury Finance Committee reviews a $151 million FY27 budget with a five-year deficit warning. Town Manager John presented a budget showing a $5.6 million increase over the prior year, with health insurance and retirement costs driving $1.7 million of the $1.9 million

Tewksbury Zoning Board Approves Corner-Lot Setback Variance at 1 Charm Road

TEWKSBURY — January 29, 2026 — Tewksbury's Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a residential setback variance at 1 Charm Road on January 29. Homeowner Joel Altavesta sought relief under Section 5.3.2 of the Tewksbury Zoning Bylaw to build a 15-by-24-foot master bedroom and bathroom,

Tewksbury School Committee Opens Internal Superintendent Search With $200K Salary Range

TEWKSBURY — January 28, 2026 — Tewksbury School Committee votes to post superintendent position internally, targets February 6 opening. The committee unanimously authorized Chair Bridget Garabedian to work with legal counsel to post the position internally by approximately February 6, with a proposed salary range of $195,000 to $205,000, as

Tewksbury Select Board Approves License Transfers, Opens FY2027 Budget Season

TEWKSBURY — January 27, 2026 — Tewksbury Select Board opens FY2027 budget season with a $151 million general fund, approves two food-service license transfers, and hears sharp public pushback against the town's Flock Safety surveillance cameras. The town manager — identified variously in the transcript as "Mr. Cummings"

Tewksbury Board of Health Authorizes Filings on Hillman Battery Storage Siting Case

TEWKSBURY — January 22, 2026 — Tewksbury's Board of Health voted unanimously to prepare two formal comment submissions to the state Energy Facilities Siting Board over the proposed Hillman battery storage facility. Meeting via Microsoft Teams on January 22, the five-member board authorized Chair Melissa Braga and Health Director

Board of Health Backs Town Extension Request, but Only with Fire Safety Conditions

TEWKSBURY — January 15, 2026 — Tewksbury Board of Health conditionally backed the town's EFSB extension request in the Hillman battery storage case, 4-0. The board voted Thursday to assent to the town's motion pushing its pre-filed testimony deadline to February 6, but only if the

Tewksbury School Committee Launches Superintendent Search Amid Wave of Senior Retirements

TEWKSBURY — January 14, 2026 — Tewksbury School Committee launches superintendent search as four senior administrators announce retirements. The committee voted unanimously at its January 14 meeting to accept retirement notices from Superintendent Brenda Theriault-Regan, effective June 30, 2026; Business Manager David Libby, effective December 5, 2026; Wynn Middle School Principal

Tewksbury Planning Board Approves Two Family Suite Permits at January Meeting

TEWKSBURY — January 12, 2026 — Tewksbury Planning Board unanimously approved two family suite special permits and a revised commercial signage plan at its January 12 meeting. The board cleared an 867-square-foot addition at 54 Charles Drive, presented by Paul O'Keefe of O'Keefe and Sons Contracting,

Tewksbury Conservation Commission Tightens Enforcement Order on Unresponsive Property Owner

TEWKSBURY — January 7, 2026 — Tewksbury Conservation Commission tightens enforcement order on silent Prinkle Street property owner while clearing four emergency certifications. The commission voted unanimously January 7 to ratify an amended enforcement order against Frank Zioli of 175 Prinkle Street after staff reported that the state Department of Environmental Protection

Tewksbury Select Board Sets May Town Meeting Dates, Hears Battery Storage Criticism

TEWKSBURY — January 6, 2026 — Tewksbury Select Board schedules May town meetings and faces sharp criticism over battery storage oversight. The board unanimously set the annual town meeting for May 4, 2026, and the special town meeting for May 6, both at Tewksbury Memorial High School, and opened the warrant window

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