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September 12, 2018
29 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.
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Present: Jay Kelly, Anne Marie Stronach, Todd R. Johnson, Mark Kratman, Brian H. Dick
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Anne Marie Stronach arrived after the meeting began.
Every vote, in order
Winterberry Lane Street Acceptance
Waive the reading of the public hearing notice
MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to waive the reading of the public hearing notice; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
Yes: Dick, Johnson, Kelly, KratmanAnne Marie Stronach had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to waive the reading of the public hearing notice; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Dick, second: Kratman)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to close the public hearing; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
Yes: Dick, Johnson, Kelly, KratmanAnne Marie Stronach had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to close the public hearing; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Kratman)
Having complied with statutory requirements by conducting a public hearing after notice to abutters, the Board of Selectman, pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 82, Sections 21-24 and M.G.L Chapter 79,...
MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion that having complied with statutory requirements by conducting a public hearing after notice to abutters, the Board of Selectman, pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 82, Sections 21-24 and M.G.L Chapter 79, Sections 1 and 2, lays out Winterberry Lane as a public way and accepts said way and any related drainage, water, sewer facilities or easements, all as shown on the plan entitled "Street Acceptance Plan of Land in Tewksbury, Massachusetts" dated January 12, 2018 by LJR Engineering Inc., which plan and profile have been deemed satisfactory; final sign off and approval of the DPW is required; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
Yes: Dick, Johnson, Kelly, KratmanAnne Marie Stronach had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion that having complied with statutory requirements by conducting a public hearing after notice to abutters, the Board of Selectman, pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 82, Sections 21-24 and M.G.L Chapter 79, Sections 1 and 2, lays out Winterberry Lane as a public way and accepts said way and any related drainage, water, sewer facilities or easements, all as shown on the plan entitled "Street Acceptance Plan of Land in Tewksbury, Massachusetts" dated January 12, 2018 by LJR Engineering Inc., which plan and profile have been deemed satisfactory; final sign off and approval of the DPW is required; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Kratman)
Harvest Lane Street Acceptance Application
Waive the reading of the public notice
MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to waive the reading of the public notice; seconded by Mr. Johnson and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
Yes: Dick, Johnson, Kelly, KratmanAnne Marie Stronach had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to waive the reading of the public notice; seconded by Mr. Johnson and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Dick, second: Johnson)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to close the public hearing; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously 4-0.
Yes: Dick, Johnson, Kelly, KratmanAnne Marie Stronach had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to close the public hearing; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously 4-0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Kratman)
Having complied with statutory requirements by conducting a public hearing after notice to abutters, the Board of Selectman, pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 82, Sections 21-24 and M.G.L Chapter 79,...
MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion that having complied with statutory requirements by conducting a public hearing after notice to abutters, the Board of Selectman, pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 82, Sections 21-24 and M.G.L Chapter 79, Sections 1 and 2, lays out Harvest Lane as a public way and accepts said way and any related drainage, water, sewer facilities or easements all as shown on the plan and profile entitled "Street Acceptance Plan Harvest Lane, Tewksbury, Massachusetts" dated July 1, 2018 by Civil Design Consultants, which plan and profile have been deemed satisfactory; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
Yes: Dick, Johnson, Kelly, KratmanAnne Marie Stronach had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion that having complied with statutory requirements by conducting a public hearing after notice to abutters, the Board of Selectman, pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 82, Sections 21-24 and M.G.L Chapter 79, Sections 1 and 2, lays out Harvest Lane as a public way and accepts said way and any related drainage, water, sewer facilities or easements all as shown on the plan and profile entitled "Street Acceptance Plan Harvest Lane, Tewksbury, Massachusetts" dated July 1, 2018 by Civil Design Consultants, which plan and profile have been deemed satisfactory; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Kratman)
New Business
Approve the New Common Victualler Application for Villa Roma, 1555 Main Street
MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to approve the New Common Victualler Application for Villa Roma, 1555 Main Street; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
Yes: Dick, Johnson, Kelly, KratmanAnne Marie Stronach had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to approve the New Common Victualler Application for Villa Roma, 1555 Main Street; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Dick, second: Kratman)
Friends of the Poor Walk/Run Request for September 29, 2018
Approve the Friends of the Poor Walk/Run Request for September 29, 2018 beginning at 9:00 a.m
MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to approve the Friends of the Poor Walk/Run Request for September 29, 2018 beginning at 9:00 a.m.; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
Anne Marie Stronach had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting. The minutes give the count as 5-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Jay Kelly, Todd R. Johnson, Mark Kratman and Brian H. Dick). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to approve the Friends of the Poor Walk/Run Request for September 29, 2018 beginning at 9:00 a.m.; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Dick)
One Day Liquor License Application for Strongwater Farm Therapeutic Equestrian Center
Approve the One Day Liquor License Application for Strongwater Farm Therapeutic Equestrian Center Harvest Hoedown Fundraiser, Soffron Holdings, LLC & Ipswich Ale Brewers Table on October 14, 20181...
MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to approve the One Day Liquor License Application for Strongwater Farm Therapeutic Equestrian Center Harvest Hoedown Fundraiser, Soffron Holdings, LLC & Ipswich Ale Brewers Table on October 14, 20181 day; the associated fee shall be waived as well as the CORI requirements with the exception of the manager; and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to approve the One Day Liquor License Application for Strongwater Farm Therapeutic Equestrian Center Harvest Hoedown Fundraiser, Soffron Holdings, LLC & Ipswich Ale Brewers Table on October 14, 20181 day; the associated fee shall be waived as well as the CORI requirements with the exception of the manager; and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Johnson)
Approve the entertainment license for Strongwater Farm Therapeutic Equestrian Center Harvest Hoedown Fundraiser, Soffron Holdings, LLC & Ipswich Ale Brewers Table for October 14, 2018, the...
MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to approve the entertainment license for Strongwater Farm Therapeutic Equestrian Center Harvest Hoedown Fundraiser, Soffron Holdings, LLC & Ipswich Ale Brewers Table for October 14, 2018, the associated fee shall be waived; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to approve the entertainment license for Strongwater Farm Therapeutic Equestrian Center Harvest Hoedown Fundraiser, Soffron Holdings, LLC & Ipswich Ale Brewers Table for October 14, 2018, the associated fee shall be waived; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Kratman)
Approve the one day liquor license for the Tewksbury Public Events and Celebration Committee Harvest Festival Tapped Mobile Beer Truck on September 30, 2018, subject to the town manager's final...
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to approve the one day liquor license for the Tewksbury Public Events and Celebration Committee Harvest Festival Tapped Mobile Beer Truck on September 30, 2018, subject to the town manager's final approval; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to approve the one day liquor license for the Tewksbury Public Events and Celebration Committee Harvest Festival Tapped Mobile Beer Truck on September 30, 2018, subject to the town manager's final approval; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Kratman)
Elementary School Building Committee
Increase the membership of the Elementary Building School Committee from 11 members to 13 members and to designate Jay Harding and Jacqueline Mailey as the two new members
MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to increase the membership of the Elementary Building School Committee from 11 members to 13 members and to designate Jay Harding and Jacqueline Mailey as the two new members; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to increase the membership of the Elementary Building School Committee from 11 members to 13 members and to designate Jay Harding and Jacqueline Mailey as the two new members; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Dick, second: Kratman)
Senior Town Counsel Invoice - July, 2018
Approve Senior Town Counsel Invoice for July, 2018 in the amount of $2,730.00
MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to approve Senior Town Counsel Invoice for July, 2018 in the amount of $2,730.00; seconded by Ms. Stronach and motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to approve Senior Town Counsel Invoice for July, 2018 in the amount of $2,730.00; seconded by Ms. Stronach and motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Stronach)
Town Counsel Invoice - August 1 -15, 2018
Approve Town Counsel Invoice dated August 1-15, 2018 in the amount of $2,975.00
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to approve Town Counsel Invoice dated August 1-15, 2018 in the amount of $2,975.00; seconded by Mr. Johnson and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to approve Town Counsel Invoice dated August 1-15, 2018 in the amount of $2,975.00; seconded by Mr. Johnson and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Johnson)
Town Meeting Warrant Articles - Recreational Marijuana
Open the warrant for the October 2, 2018 Special Town Meeting
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to open the warrant for the October 2, 2018 Special Town Meeting; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to open the warrant for the October 2, 2018 Special Town Meeting; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Kratman)
Remove the two articles that are presently in the Special Town Meeting warrant for October 2, 2018 regarding recreational marijuana
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to remove the two articles that are presently in the Special Town Meeting warrant for October 2, 2018 regarding recreational marijuana; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to remove the two articles that are presently in the Special Town Meeting warrant for October 2, 2018 regarding recreational marijuana; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Kratman)
Insert the four warrant presented by the town manager regarding recreational marijuana in the October 2, 2018 Special Town Meeting warrant
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to insert the four warrant presented by the town manager regarding recreational marijuana in the October 2, 2018 Special Town Meeting warrant; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to insert the four warrant presented by the town manager regarding recreational marijuana in the October 2, 2018 Special Town Meeting warrant; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Kratman)
Close the warrant for October 2, 2018 Special Town Meeting
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to close the warrant for October 2, 2018 Special Town Meeting; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to close the warrant for October 2, 2018 Special Town Meeting; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Kratman)
Meeting Minutes - June 27, 2017
Approve the June 27, 2017 regular session meeting minutes
MOTION: Mr. Kelly made the motion to approve the June 27, 2017 regular session meeting minutes; seconded by Mr. Johnson and the motion carried 4-0-1.
The minutes give the count as 4-0-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Kelly made the motion to approve the June 27, 2017 regular session meeting minutes; seconded by Mr. Johnson and the motion carried 4-0-1..” (Motion: Kelly, second: Johnson)
Zoning Board of Appeals
Appoint Nancy Rego as a three year regular member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, term to expire June 30, 2021
MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to appoint Nancy Rego as a three year regular member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, term to expire June 30, 2021; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to appoint Nancy Rego as a three year regular member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, term to expire June 30, 2021; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Kratman)
Re-advertise for the two associate positions on the Zoning Board of Appeals
MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to re-advertise for the two associate positions on the Zoning Board of Appeals; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to re-advertise for the two associate positions on the Zoning Board of Appeals; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Kratman)
Tewksbury Beautification Committee
Appoint Jennifer Balch-Kenney and Donna King to the Tewksbury Beautification Committee for a one year term to expire on June 30, 2019
MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to appoint Jennifer Balch-Kenney and Donna King to the Tewksbury Beautification Committee for a one year term to expire on June 30, 2019; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to appoint Jennifer Balch-Kenney and Donna King to the Tewksbury Beautification Committee for a one year term to expire on June 30, 2019; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Kratman)
Massachusetts Cultural Council
Appoint Christian Panasuk and Jacob Little to the Massachusetts Cultural Council; term to expire June 30, 2021
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to appoint Christian Panasuk and Jacob Little to the Massachusetts Cultural Council; term to expire June 30, 2021; seconded by Mr. Johnson and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to appoint Christian Panasuk and Jacob Little to the Massachusetts Cultural Council; term to expire June 30, 2021; seconded by Mr. Johnson and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Johnson)
Historic Commission
Appoint Linda Voutour to the Historic Commission
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to appoint Linda Voutour to the Historic Commission; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to appoint Linda Voutour to the Historic Commission; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Kratman)
Cable TV Advisory Committee
Appoint Michael Newman to the Cable Television Advisory Committee for a one year term to expire June 30, 2019
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to appoint Michael Newman to the Cable Television Advisory Committee for a one year term to expire June 30, 2019; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to appoint Michael Newman to the Cable Television Advisory Committee for a one year term to expire June 30, 2019; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Kratman)
Appoint Brian Dick as the Board of Selectmen Representative to the School Athletic Fields Committee
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to appoint Brian Dick as the Board of Selectmen Representative to the School Athletic Fields Committee; seconded by Mr. Johnson and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to appoint Brian Dick as the Board of Selectmen Representative to the School Athletic Fields Committee; seconded by Mr. Johnson and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Johnson)
Appoint Brian Aylward and Keith Magnan to the School Athletic Fields Committee
MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to appoint Brian Aylward and Keith Magnan to the School Athletic Fields Committee; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion carried 4-0-1.
The minutes give the count as 4-0-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to appoint Brian Aylward and Keith Magnan to the School Athletic Fields Committee; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion carried 4-0-1..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Kratman)
Appoint John Stadtman to the School Athletic Fields Committee
MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to appoint John Stadtman to the School Athletic Fields Committee; seconded by Mr. Johnson and the motion carried 3-1-1.
The minutes give the count as 3-1-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to appoint John Stadtman to the School Athletic Fields Committee; seconded by Mr. Johnson and the motion carried 3-1-1..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Johnson)
Adjourn
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to adjourn; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to adjourn; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Kratman)
From the Tewksbury Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): The Lowell Sun — John Lombardo (Peter Currier, April 2026), Richard Russo Jr. (Aaron Curtis, April 2025), Eric Ryder (courtesy photo, April 2024); Tewksbury Town Crier courtesy photos — Mark Kratman (March 2025) and James F. Mackey III (March 2024). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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