Select Board - 06/09/2026

The Tewksbury Select Board meeting on June 9, 2026, included several procurement and contract-related discussions. The board approved the acceptance of sidewalk and drainage easements for specific properties, finalizing legal and recordable aspects following prior town meeting approvals. They also approved small donations, including a $50 donation for a community banner. A significant agenda item was the discussion of a proposed contract with Nimco for regional housing services to monitor and preserve the town's affordable housing inventory. The board expressed support for a one-year pilot program funded initially through the housing trust and potentially through CPA funds, pending legal review and further details on the contractor's scope of work. Another key topic was the review of a proposed policy governing access to town council legal services by board members and staff, with the board deciding to table the policy for further refinement and consultation with other town boards. The meeting also featured reappointments and appointments to various town committees and boards, including the Conservation Commission, Economic Development Committee, and Housing Authority. Additionally, the board discussed the ongoing Flock Safety contract concerns raised by residents regarding data privacy and surveillance, agreeing to place the issue on a future agenda after the police chief gathers more information. The meeting concluded with approval of town council invoices and minutes, and a motion to advertise a school committee vacancy.