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September 10, 2019
24 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Jay Kelly, Mark Kratman, Anne Marie Stronach, Brian H. Dick, Jayne E. Wellman
Absent: None
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. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to waive the reading of the public notice; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Dick, second: Wellman)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to close the public hearing; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to close the public hearing; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Dick, second: Stronach)
Approve the Entertainment License Application - BJMB, Inc., d/b/a Bobby and Jacks Memphis BBQ for Monday - Sunday from 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. for the use of live music and amplification system
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to approve the Entertainment License Application - BJMB, Inc., d/b/a Bobby and Jacks Memphis BBQ for Monday - Sunday from 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. for the use of live music and amplification system; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to approve the Entertainment License Application - BJMB, Inc., d/b/a Bobby and Jacks Memphis BBQ for Monday - Sunday from 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. for the use of live music and amplification system; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Kratman)
Approve the one Day Liquor License Application: Mercury Brewing and Distribution Co. d/b/a Ipswich Ale Brewery for the Harvest Fall Festival held on Livingston Street on September 29, 2019 from...
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to approve the one Day Liquor License Application: Mercury Brewing and Distribution Co. d/b/a Ipswich Ale Brewery for the Harvest Fall Festival held on Livingston Street on September 29, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; 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 Application: Mercury Brewing and Distribution Co. d/b/a Ipswich Ale Brewery for the Harvest Fall Festival held on Livingston Street on September 29, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Kratman)
Waive the reading of the public notice
MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to waive the reading of the public notice; seconded Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to waive the reading of the public notice; seconded Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
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Close the public hearing
MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to close the public hearing; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to close the public hearing; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
Approve Pole Petition #24368629 - Intersection of Salem Street and Main Street as proposed
MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to approve Pole Petition #24368629 - Intersection of Salem Street and Main Street as proposed; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to approve Pole Petition #24368629 - Intersection of Salem Street and Main Street as proposed; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Dick, second: Kratman)
Approve Senior Town Counsel Invoice for July, 2019 in the amount of $5,152.50
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to approve Senior Town Counsel Invoice for July, 2019 in the amount of $5,152.50; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to approve Senior Town Counsel Invoice for July, 2019 in the amount of $5,152.50; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)
Approve Town Counsel Invoice for July 16, 2019 - August 15, 2019 in the amount of $3,145.00
MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to approve Town Counsel Invoice for July 16, 2019 - August 15, 2019 in the amount of $3,145.00; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to approve Town Counsel Invoice for July 16, 2019 - August 15, 2019 in the amount of $3,145.00; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Dick, second: Wellman)
Waive the reading of the public notice
MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to waive the reading of the public notice; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to waive the reading of the public notice; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Dick, second: Wellman)
Continue Pole Petition #24368629 - Intersection of Salem Street and Main Street to September 24, 2019 at 7:00 p.m
MOTION: Mr. Stronach made the motion to continue Pole Petition #24368629 - Intersection of Salem Street and Main Street to September 24, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Stronach made the motion to continue Pole Petition #24368629 - Intersection of Salem Street and Main Street to September 24, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Dick)
Waive the reading of the public notice
MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to waive the reading of the public notice; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to waive the reading of the public notice; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kratman)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to close the public hearing; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to close the public hearing; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
Continue Pole Petition #28458761 - Intersection of Charme Road and Shawsheen Street to September 24, 2019
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to continue Pole Petition #28458761 - Intersection of Charme Road and Shawsheen Street to September 24, 2019; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to continue Pole Petition #28458761 - Intersection of Charme Road and Shawsheen Street to September 24, 2019; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)
New Business
Approve Naomi Way as a street name as recommended by the Assistant Town Manager, Steve Sadwick
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to approve Naomi Way as a street name as recommended by the Assistant Town Manager, Steve Sadwick; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to approve Naomi Way as a street name as recommended by the Assistant Town Manager, Steve Sadwick; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Dick)
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Approve the Tewksbury Taxation Aid Committee Elderly and Disabled Fund Guidelines as amended
MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to approve the Tewksbury Taxation Aid Committee Elderly and Disabled Fund Guidelines as amended; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to approve the Tewksbury Taxation Aid Committee Elderly and Disabled Fund Guidelines as amended; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Dick, second: Wellman)
Approve the mission statement of the Tewksbury Taxation Aid Committee
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to approve the mission statement of the Tewksbury Taxation Aid Committee; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to approve the mission statement of the Tewksbury Taxation Aid Committee; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)
Tax Aid Committee Appointments
Appoint Jay Kelly as the first resident on the Taxation Aid Committee
MOTION: Mr. Dick made motion to appoint Jay Kelly as the first resident on the Taxation Aid Committee; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dick made motion to appoint Jay Kelly as the first resident on the Taxation Aid Committee; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Dick, second: Stronach)
Appoint Bruce Schick to the Tax Aid Committee
MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to appoint Bruce Schick to the Tax Aid Committee; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to appoint Bruce Schick to the Tax Aid Committee; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Dick)
Appoint Karen Theodoris to the Tax Aid Committee
MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to appoint Karen Theodoris to the Tax Aid Committee; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to appoint Karen Theodoris to the Tax Aid Committee; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
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Table Special Permit Regulations to September 24, 2021
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to table Special Permit Regulations to September 24, 2021; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to table Special Permit Regulations to September 24, 2021; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Dick)
Approve the April 23, 2019 meeting minutes
MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to approve the April 23, 2019 meeting minutes; 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: Ms. Wellman made the motion to approve the April 23, 2019 meeting minutes; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion carried 4-0-1..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kratman)
Approve the May 21, 2019 meeting minutes
MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to approve the May 21, 2019 meeting minutes; seconded by Mr. Dick 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: Ms. Wellman made the motion to approve the May 21, 2019 meeting minutes; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion carried 4-0-1..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Dick)
Enter executive session to discuss potential litigation
MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to enter executive session to discuss potential litigation; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to enter executive session to discuss potential litigation; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Stronach)
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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