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July 16, 2019
19 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Mark Kratman, who is counted absent.
Present: Jay Kelly, Anne Marie Stronach, Brian H. Dick, Jayne E. Wellman
Absent: Mark Kratman
During the meeting:
- Anne Marie Stronach arrived after the meeting began.
Every vote, in order
Waive the reading of the public notice
MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to waive the reading of the public notice; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 3-0.
Yes: Dick, Kelly, WellmanAnne 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 Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 3-0..” (Motion: Dick, second: Wellman)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Ms. Miller made the motion to close the public hearing; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 3-0.
Yes: Dick, Kelly, WellmanAnne Marie Stronach had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Miller made the motion to close the public hearing; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 3-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Dick)
Approve New Liquor Application: 1775 Andover Servers, Inc
MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to approve New Liquor Application: 1775 Andover Servers, Inc.; seconded by Ms. Miller 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: Mr. Dick made the motion to approve New Liquor Application: 1775 Andover Servers, Inc.; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 3-0-1..” (Motion: Dick, second: Wellman)
Home Rule Petition
Waive the reading of the public notice
MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to waive the reading of the public notice; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to waive the reading of the public notice; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Dick, second: Wellman)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Ms. Miller made the motion to close the public hearing; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Miller made the motion to close the public hearing; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Stronach)
Approve National Grid Pole Petition #28092110: Whipple Road
MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to approve National Grid Pole Petition #28092110: Whipple Road; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to approve National Grid Pole Petition #28092110: Whipple Road; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Dick, second: Wellman)
Election Staff Appointments
Approve the Election Staff appointments as recommended by the Town Clerk
MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to approve the Election Staff appointments as recommended by the Town Clerk; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to approve the Election Staff appointments as recommended by the Town Clerk; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Dick, second: Stronach)
Approve the March 12, 2019 Executive Session meeting minutes
MOTION: Ms. Miller made the motion to approve the March 12, 2019 Executive Session meeting minutes; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Miller made the motion to approve the March 12, 2019 Executive Session meeting minutes; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Stronach)
Approve the June 24, 2019 regular session meeting minutes
MOTION: Ms. Miller made the motion to approve the June 24, 2019 regular session meeting minutes; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Miller made the motion to approve the June 24, 2019 regular session meeting minutes; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Stronach)
Mill Street Bridge Order of Taking Easements
Approve the Order of Taking for the Mill Street Bridge to be signed and notarized as presented, to be on the October Town meeting warrant for final authority
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to approve the Order of Taking for the Mill Street Bridge to be signed and notarized as presented, to be on the October Town meeting warrant for final authority; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to approve the Order of Taking for the Mill Street Bridge to be signed and notarized as presented, to be on the October Town meeting warrant for final authority; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Dick)
New Business
Approve the Common Victualler and Amusement License Application: New England Authentic Eats LLC d/b/a Papa Gino's & D'Angelo at 553 Main Street
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to approve the Common Victualler and Amusement License Application: New England Authentic Eats LLC d/b/a Papa Gino's & D'Angelo at 553 Main Street; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to approve the Common Victualler and Amusement License Application: New England Authentic Eats LLC d/b/a Papa Gino's & D'Angelo at 553 Main Street; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)
Approve the Common Victualler and Amusement License Application: New England Authentic Eats, LLC d/b/a Papa Gino's & D'Angelo at 1900 Main Street
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to approve the Common Victualler and Amusement License Application: New England Authentic Eats, LLC d/b/a Papa Gino's & D'Angelo at 1900 Main Street; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to approve the Common Victualler and Amusement License Application: New England Authentic Eats, LLC d/b/a Papa Gino's & D'Angelo at 1900 Main Street; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)
Support the "Parents who Host Lose the Most" sign request
MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to support the "Parents who Host Lose the Most" sign request; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to support the "Parents who Host Lose the Most" sign request; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Dick, second: Stronach)
Senior Town Counsel Invoice - June, 2019
Approve Senior Town Counsel Invoice for June 2019 in the amount of $4,818.25
MOTION: Ms. Miller made the motion to approve Senior Town Counsel Invoice for June 2019 in the amount of $4,818.25; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Miller made the motion to approve Senior Town Counsel Invoice for June 2019 in the amount of $4,818.25; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Stronach)
Approve town counsel invoices for June 1, 2019 - June 15, 2019 in the amount of $1,912.50 and June 16, 2019 - June 30, 2019 in the amount of $1,232.50
MOTION: Ms. Miller made the motion to approve town counsel invoices for June 1, 2019 - June 15, 2019 in the amount of $1,912.50 and June 16, 2019 - June 30, 2019 in the amount of $1,232.50; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Miller made the motion to approve town counsel invoices for June 1, 2019 - June 15, 2019 in the amount of $1,912.50 and June 16, 2019 - June 30, 2019 in the amount of $1,232.50; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Stronach)
Schedule Special Town Meeting - October, 2019
Schedule Special Town Meeting for October, 2019
MOTION: Ms. Miller made the motion to schedule Special Town Meeting for October, 2019; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Miller made the motion to schedule Special Town Meeting for October, 2019; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Stronach)
Set date to Open and Close Special Town Meeting Warrant
Open the Special Town Meeting warrant on July 17, 2019 and close the warrant on August 16, 2019 at 4:30 p.m
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to open the Special Town Meeting warrant on July 17, 2019 and close the warrant on August 16, 2019 at 4:30 p.m.; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
The minutes name Anne Marie Stronach as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to open the Special Town Meeting warrant on July 17, 2019 and close the warrant on August 16, 2019 at 4:30 p.m.; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Stronach)
Town Land Sales
Approve the town land sales as presented by the town manager
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to approve the town land sales as presented by the town manager; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to approve the town land sales as presented by the town manager; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Dick)
Mr. Kelly recognized Police Chief Timothy Sheehan for receiving the Commonwealth's
Adjourn
MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to adjourn; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to adjourn; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Dick, second: Wellman)
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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