Plastic Bag Ban, TV, Selectman Drunk Driving: Tewksbury's 2019

TEWKSBURY, MA — The story that resonated with readers in Tewksbury the most this year was a tragic death: Jennifer Kalicki, 39, was killed in September. Other stories that captured attention included the town's brief flirtation with repealing the plastic bag ban and the closure of Maverick's Bar and Grille. Did we miss something? Comment below.

Murdered Tewksbury Woman Remembered As Caring, Driven

Jennifer Kalicki, 39, of Tewksbury was killed in September. Shortly after, her boyfriend was arrested in connection with her death. Family and friends remembered her as a caring, diligent person, who loved her dog, Bentley, her designer shoes, and her friends and family.

Tewksbury Keeps Plastic Bag Ban

In May, the town meeting voted to keep in place the plastic bag ban, which prohibits stores from giving out the bags. The repeal was put on the meeting warrant by a resident petition, but was indefinitely postponed by an overwhelming 217-36 vote.

Market Basket Mismanaged Employees' Investments: Lawsuit

The Tewksbury-based grocery chain was accused of using an overly conservative, "wildly unsuccessful" investment strategy for its employee profit-sharing plan and depriving workers of millions of dollars in retirement savings.

3 People Called Wilmington PD On Tewksbury Selectman's Driving

Selectman Mark Kratman was arrested and charged with drunk driving in Wilmington on Veteran's Day. According to the police report, he was "confused" and at times unintelligible when he was pulled over. His case is ongoing.

Tewksbury Slaughterhouse Owner Charged With Animal Cruelty

In another ongoing recent case, the owner and an employee of Oliveira Farm were arrested in November after two men said they saw a live cow be pulled apart with a bobcat. The slaughterhouse's permit is also under review by the town board of health.

Last Call For Maverick's Bar and Grille In Tewksbury

In February, the 20-year-old bar turned in its liquor and food licenses.

Hulu Series Returns To Tewksbury To Film Second Season

Two TV shows were filmed in Tewksbury this year. The Tewksbury State Hospital reprised its role in the second season of Hulu's Castle Rock.

Tewksbury Hoarders 'Could Probably Fill' Town's Airport

And a trio of Tewksbury brothers appeared on the long-running A&E series 'Hoarders."

Police Chief Sheehan Leaving For South Portland, Maine

Finally, in November, South Portland, Maine announced they had hired Tewksbury Police Chief Tim Sheehan. He begins in Maine on Jan. 13.

Christopher Huffaker can be reached at 412-265-8353 or chris.huffaker@patch.com.