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Tewksbury Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

April 23, 2019

48 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Brian H. Dick, who is counted absent.

Present: Jay Kelly, Anne Marie Stronach, Mark Kratman, Jayne E. Wellman

Absent: Brian H. Dick

Every vote, in order

Waive the reading of the public notice

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to waive the reading of the public notice; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to waive the reading of the public notice; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Stronach)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Ms. Miller made the motion to close the public hearing; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Ms. Miller made the motion to close the public hearing; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kratman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve Pole Petition: East Street and Chandler Street Intersection #2772802 for Pole 25 and 20

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to approve Pole Petition: East Street and Chandler Street Intersection #2772802 for Pole 25 and 20; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

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“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to approve Pole Petition: East Street and Chandler Street Intersection #2772802 for Pole 25 and 20; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Kratman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the Liquor License Change of Hours Application for Wamesit Lanes to modify hours on Sunday's only to 10:00 a.m., to be reviewed by the Board in the fall

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to approve the Liquor License Change of Hours Application for Wamesit Lanes to modify hours on Sunday's only to 10:00 a.m., to be reviewed by the Board in the fall; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to approve the Liquor License Change of Hours Application for Wamesit Lanes to modify hours on Sunday's only to 10:00 a.m., to be reviewed by the Board in the fall; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Table the Liquor License Change of Hours Application for Wamesit Lanes request for Monday through Saturday hours

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to table the Liquor License Change of Hours Application for Wamesit Lanes request for Monday through Saturday hours; seconded by Ms. Miller and motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to table the Liquor License Change of Hours Application for Wamesit Lanes request for Monday through Saturday hours; seconded by Ms. Miller and motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Waive the reading of the public notice

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to waive the reading of the public notice; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to waive the reading of the public notice; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Kratman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to close the public hearing; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to close the public hearing; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Affordable Housing Trust Fund Buydown of 142 Merrimack Meadows Lane

Table Affordable Housing Trust Fund Buy down of 142 Merrimack Meadows Lane

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to table Affordable Housing Trust Fund Buy down of 142 Merrimack Meadows Lane; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to table Affordable Housing Trust Fund Buy down of 142 Merrimack Meadows Lane; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Kratman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Article 35

Defer Article 35 to the Planning Board

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to defer Article 35 to the Planning Board; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to defer Article 35 to the Planning Board; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Kratman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Article 36 and 37

Defer Article 36 to the Planning Board

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to defer Article 36 to the Planning Board; seconded by Ms. Miller and motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to defer Article 36 to the Planning Board; seconded by Ms. Miller and motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Defer Article 37 to the Planning Board

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to defer Article 37 to the Planning Board; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to defer Article 37 to the Planning Board; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Article 39

Defer Article 39 to the Planning Board

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to defer Article 39 to the Planning Board; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to defer Article 39 to the Planning Board; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Article 40

Take no action on Article 40

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to take no action on Article 40; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to take no action on Article 40; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Table Article 26 to May 6, 2019

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to table Article 26 to May 6, 2019; seconded by Ms. Miller and motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to table Article 26 to May 6, 2019; seconded by Ms. Miller and motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Article 34

Recommend adoption of Article 34

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 34; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 34; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Article 1

Recommend adoption of Article 1

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Ms. Miller made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 1; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Ms. Miller made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 1; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kratman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Article 2

Recommend adoption of Article 2

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Ms. Miller made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 2; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Ms. Miller made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 2; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kratman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Article 3-30, 3-31, 3-32, and 3-33

Recommend adoption of Articles 3-30, 3-31, 3-32, and 3-33

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to recommend adoption of Articles 3-30, 3-31, 3-32, and 3-33; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to recommend adoption of Articles 3-30, 3-31, 3-32, and 3-33; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Kratman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Article 4

Recommend adoption of Article 4

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 4; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 4; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Stronach)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Article 5

Recommend adoption of Article 5

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 5; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 5; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Article 6

Recommend adoption of Article 6

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 6; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 6; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Article 7

Recommend adoption of Article 7

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Ms. Miller made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 7; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Ms. Miller made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 7; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kratman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Article 8

Recommend adoption of Article 8

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 8; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 8; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Kratman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Article 9

Take no action on Article 9

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Ms. Miller made the motion to take no action on Article 9; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Ms. Miller made the motion to take no action on Article 9; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Stronach)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Article 10

Recommend adoption of Article 10 as amended

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 10 as amended; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 10 as amended; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Article 11

Recommend adoption of Article 11

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 11; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 11; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Kratman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Article 12

Recommend adoption of Article 12

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 12; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 12; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Article 13

Recommend adoption of Article 13

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Ms. Miller made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 13; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 Article 14 Mr. Montuori explained that Article 14 seeks to transfer $60,591.08 from bond premiums to reduce town exempt debt principal

From the minutes

“MOTION: Ms. Miller made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 13; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 Article 14 Mr. Montuori explained that Article 14 seeks to transfer $60,591.08 from bond premiums to reduce town exempt debt principal.” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kratman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Article 14

Recommend adoption of Article 14

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 14; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 Article 15 Mr. Montuori explained that Article 15 is an annual article to fund the Senior and Veteran's tax program and noted that the amount has been increased from $25,000 to $52,000.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 14; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 Article 15 Mr. Montuori explained that Article 15 is an annual article to fund the Senior and Veteran's tax program and noted that the amount has been increased from $25,000 to $52,000..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Stronach)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Article 15

Recommend adoption of Article 15

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Ms. Miller made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 15; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 Article 16 Mr. Montuori explained that Article 16 is an annual article to approve the Affordable Housing Trust Fund FY20 allocation in the amount of $4,836,742.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Ms. Miller made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 15; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 Article 16 Mr. Montuori explained that Article 16 is an annual article to approve the Affordable Housing Trust Fund FY20 allocation in the amount of $4,836,742..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kratman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Article 16

Recommend adoption of Article 16

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 16; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 Article 17 Mr. Montuori explained that Article 17 is a standard article for the Community Preservation Fund annual revenues.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 16; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 Article 17 Mr. Montuori explained that Article 17 is a standard article for the Community Preservation Fund annual revenues..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Stronach)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Article 17

Recommend adoption of Article 17

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Ms. Miller made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 17; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 Article 18, 19 and 20 Mr. Kelly noted that Articles 18, 19, and 20 are all Community Preservation Articles.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Ms. Miller made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 17; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 Article 18, 19 and 20 Mr. Kelly noted that Articles 18, 19, and 20 are all Community Preservation Articles..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Stronach)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Article 18, 19 and 20

Defer Articles 18, 19, and 20 to the Community Preservation Committee

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to defer Articles 18, 19, and 20 to the Community Preservation Committee; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 Article 21 Mr. Montuori explained that Article 21 seeks to accept the provisions of Chapter 90, Section 17C of the Massachusetts General Laws to establish speed limits of 25 mph in thickly settled districts without traffic studies and DOT approval.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to defer Articles 18, 19, and 20 to the Community Preservation Committee; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 Article 21 Mr. Montuori explained that Article 21 seeks to accept the provisions of Chapter 90, Section 17C of the Massachusetts General Laws to establish speed limits of 25 mph in thickly settled districts without traffic studies and DOT approval..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Kratman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Article 21

Recommend adoption of Article 21

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 21; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 Article 22 Mr. Montuori explained that Article 22 seeks to see if the town will accept the provisions of Chapter 90, Sec 18B of the Massachusetts General Laws to allow the Board of Selectmen to establish "Safety Zones" having a speed limit of 20 miles per hour.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 21; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 Article 22 Mr. Montuori explained that Article 22 seeks to see if the town will accept the provisions of Chapter 90, Sec 18B of the Massachusetts General Laws to allow the Board of Selectmen to establish "Safety Zones" having a speed limit of 20 miles per hour..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Article 22

Recommend adoption of Article 22

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 22; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 Article 23 Mr. Montuori explained that Article 23 seeks to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell all or a portion of the following parcels: In an effort to increase affordable housing in the community, the Local Housing Partnership is seeking approval within this article to authorize the BOS to sell Map 106, Lot 11, valued at $35,300, .55 acres; Map 106, Parcel 12, valued at $32,600, .16 a

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 22; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 Article 23 Mr. Montuori explained that Article 23 seeks to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell all or a portion of the following parcels: In an effort to increase affordable housing in the community, the Local Housing Partnership is seeking approval within this article to authorize the BOS to sell Map 106, Lot 11, valued at $35,300, .55 acres; Map 106, Parcel 12, valued at $32,600, .16 a.” (Motion: Kratman, second: Stronach)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Article 23

Recommend adoption of Article 23

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 23; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 23; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Stronach)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Article 24

Recommend adoption of Article 24

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 24; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 24; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Article 25

Recommend adoption of Article 25

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Ms. Miller made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 25; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 Article 26 Mr. Kelly noted that Article 26 was tabled.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Ms. Miller made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 25; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 Article 26 Mr. Kelly noted that Article 26 was tabled..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kratman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Article 27

Having complied with Statutory Requirements by conducting a public hearing, after notifying the abutters, the Board of Selectmen pursuant to MGL Chapter 82, Section 21 and 24 and MGL Chapter 79,...

Minutes, page 14

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion that having complied with Statutory Requirements by conducting a public hearing, after notifying the abutters, the Board of Selectmen pursuant to MGL Chapter 82, Section 21 and 24 and MGL Chapter 79, Section 1 and 2, lays out Winterberry Lane as a public way accepting said way and any related drainage, water, or sewerage facilities or easements all shown on a plan and profile entitled "Street Acceptance Plan of the Land" dated January 12, 2018 by LJR Engineering, Inc. which plan and profile is deemed satisfactory and accepts Winterberry Lane as a public way; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion that having complied with Statutory Requirements by conducting a public hearing, after notifying the abutters, the Board of Selectmen pursuant to MGL Chapter 82, Section 21 and 24 and MGL Chapter 79, Section 1 and 2, lays out Winterberry Lane as a public way accepting said way and any related drainage, water, or sewerage facilities or easements all shown on a plan and profile entitled "Street Acceptance Plan of the Land" dated January 12, 2018 by LJR Engineering, Inc. which plan and profile is deemed satisfactory and accepts Winterberry Lane as a public way; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Kratman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Recommend adoption of Article 27

Minutes, page 14

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Ms. Miller made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 27; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 Article 28 Mr. Montuori explained that Article 28 is a petitioner article to repeal the plastic bag elimination.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Ms. Miller made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 27; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 Article 28 Mr. Montuori explained that Article 28 is a petitioner article to repeal the plastic bag elimination..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kratman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Article 28

Take no action on Article 28

Minutes, page 14

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion take no action on Article 28; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 Article 29 Mr. Montuori explained that Article 29 is a petitioner article.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion take no action on Article 28; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 Article 29 Mr. Montuori explained that Article 29 is a petitioner article..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Kratman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Article 29

Take no action on Article 29

Minutes, page 14

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to take no action on Article 29; seconded by Mr. and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles Article 1 Mr. Montuori explained that Article 1 is a standard article that seeks to transfer funds from accounts with a projected surplus to accounts with a projected deficit or to accounts to allow for the purchase of needed items or services as outlined in the article.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to take no action on Article 29; seconded by Mr. and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles Article 1 Mr. Montuori explained that Article 1 is a standard article that seeks to transfer funds from accounts with a projected surplus to accounts with a projected deficit or to accounts to allow for the purchase of needed items or services as outlined in the article..” (Motion: Stronach)

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Article 1

Recommend adoption of Article 1

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 1; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 Article 2 Mr. Montuori explained that Article 2 seeks to transfer $600,000 for the snow and ice deficit in FY19.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 1; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 Article 2 Mr. Montuori explained that Article 2 seeks to transfer $600,000 for the snow and ice deficit in FY19..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Article 2

Recommend adoption of Article 2

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 2; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 Article 3 Mr. Montuori explained that Article 3 seeks to transfer $17,492 from the Town Property and Liability Insurance to pay for Lowell General Hospital/Occupational Medicine $3,759 and Middlesex Retirement System $13,733.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 2; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 Article 3 Mr. Montuori explained that Article 3 seeks to transfer $17,492 from the Town Property and Liability Insurance to pay for Lowell General Hospital/Occupational Medicine $3,759 and Middlesex Retirement System $13,733..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Article 3

Recommend adoption of Article 3

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Ms. Miller made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 3; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 Mr. Montuori noted that the warrant has been mailed and is available on the town website and encouraged everyone to bring their copy of the warrant to the town meeting.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Ms. Miller made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 3; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 Mr. Montuori noted that the warrant has been mailed and is available on the town website and encouraged everyone to bring their copy of the warrant to the town meeting..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Stronach)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Town Manager

Approve Town Counsel Invoice for March 16, 2019 - March 31, 2019 in the amount of $2,550

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to approve Town Counsel Invoice for March 16, 2019 - March 31, 2019 in the amount of $2,550; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to approve Town Counsel Invoice for March 16, 2019 - March 31, 2019 in the amount of $2,550; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Approval of Meeting Minutes - January 8, 2019 (regular session)

Approve the January 8, 2019 regular session meeting minutes as presented

Minutes, page 15

Approve minutesPassed · 3–0

MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to approve the January 8, 2019 regular session meeting minutes as presented; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 3-0-1.

The minutes give the count as 3-0-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to approve the January 8, 2019 regular session meeting minutes as presented; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 3-0-1..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Kratman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Board Member Reports

Adjourn

Minutes, page 16

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Ms. Miller made the motion to adjourn; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Ms. Miller made the motion to adjourn; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Stronach)

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

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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