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September 24, 2019
37 recorded votes, 20 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance line lists Mark Kratman (presiding), Anne Marie Stronach, Brian Dick and Jayne Wellman; the minutes add that Chair Jay Kelly “is unable to attend tonight; however, he is present via speakerphone,” so he is counted present (remote), which matches the 5-0 counts.
Present: Mark Kratman, Anne Marie Stronach, Brian H. Dick, Jayne E. Wellman, Jay Kelly
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Jay Kelly took part remotely.
- Jay Kelly left the meeting before it ended.
Every vote, in order
Strongwater Farm Hoe Down Special 1 Day Liquor and Entertainment Application
Waive reading of the public notice
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to waive reading of the public notice; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to waive reading of the public notice; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to close the public hearing; seconded by Ms. Stronach and motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to close the public hearing; seconded by Ms. Stronach and motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Stronach)
Approve the one day liquor license and one day entertainment license for Strongwater Farm a/k/a The F.A.R.M, 500 Livingston Street for the Hoe Down Event to be held on October 6, 2019 from 12:00 -...
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to approve the one day liquor license and one day entertainment license for Strongwater Farm a/k/a The F.A.R.M, 500 Livingston Street for the Hoe Down Event to be held on October 6, 2019 from 12:00 - 5:00 p.m., all related fees shall be waived; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to approve the one day liquor license and one day entertainment license for Strongwater Farm a/k/a The F.A.R.M, 500 Livingston Street for the Hoe Down Event to be held on October 6, 2019 from 12:00 - 5:00 p.m., all related fees shall be waived; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)
Wamesit Lanes Special 1 Day Entertainment License - Pumpkin Drop
Waive the reading of the public notice
MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to waive the reading of the public notice; seconded by Ms. Stronach 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 Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Stronach)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to close the public hearing; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to close the public hearing; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Dick)
Approve Wamesit Lanes Special 1 Day Entertainment License - Pumpkin Drop
MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to approve Wamesit Lanes Special 1 Day Entertainment License - Pumpkin Drop; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion failed to carry 2-3.
The minutes give the count as 2-3 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to approve Wamesit Lanes Special 1 Day Entertainment License - Pumpkin Drop; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion failed to carry 2-3..” (Motion: Dick, second: Kratman)
New Business
Waive the reading of the public notice
MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to waive the reading of the public notice; seconded by Mr. Dick 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. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Dick)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to close the public hearing; seconded by Ms. Stronach and motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to close the public hearing; seconded by Ms. Stronach and motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Stronach)
Approve Pole Petition #24368629 - Intersection of Salem Street and Main Street
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to approve Pole Petition #24368629 - Intersection of Salem Street and Main Street; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to approve Pole Petition #24368629 - Intersection of Salem Street and Main Street; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)
Waive the reading of the public notice
MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to waive the reading of the public notice; seconded by Mr. Dick 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. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Dick)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to close the public hearing; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to close the public hearing; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Dick)
Take no action on Pole Petition #28458761 - Intersection of Charme Road and Shawsheen Street
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to take no action on Pole Petition #28458761 - Intersection of Charme Road and Shawsheen Street; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to take no action on Pole Petition #28458761 - Intersection of Charme Road and Shawsheen Street; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Dick)
Article 1
Recommend adoption of Article 1
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 1; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 1; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Dick)
Article 2
Recommend adoption of Article 2
MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 2; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 2; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Stronach)
Article 3
Recommend adoption of Article 3
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 3; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 3; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)
Article 4
Recommend adoption of Article 4
MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 4; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 4; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Dick)
Article 5
Recommend adoption of Article 5
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 5; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 5; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Dick)
Article 6
Recommend adoption of Article 6
MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 6; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 6; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Dick, second: Stronach)
Article 7
Recommend adoption of Article 7
MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 7; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
Yes: Dick, Kratman, Stronach, WellmanJay Kelly had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 7; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Dick, second: Stronach)
Article 8
Recommend adoption of Article 8
MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 8; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
Yes: Dick, Kratman, Stronach, WellmanJay Kelly had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 8; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Dick, second: Stronach)
Article 9
Recommend adoption of Article 9
MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 9; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
Yes: Dick, Kratman, Stronach, WellmanJay Kelly had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 9; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Stronach)
Article 10
Recommend adoption of Article 10
MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 10; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
Yes: Dick, Kratman, Stronach, WellmanJay Kelly had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 10; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Stronach)
Article 11
Recommend adoption of Article 11
MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 11; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
Yes: Dick, Kratman, Stronach, WellmanJay Kelly had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 11; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Dick, second: Wellman)
Article 12
Recommend adoption of Article 12
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 12; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
Yes: Dick, Kratman, Stronach, WellmanJay Kelly had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 12; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Dick)
Article 13
Recommend adoption of Article 13
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 13; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
Yes: Dick, Kratman, Stronach, WellmanJay Kelly had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 13; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Dick)
Article 14
Recommend adoption of Article 14
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 14; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
Yes: Dick, Kratman, Stronach, WellmanJay Kelly had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 14; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Dick)
Article 15
Recommend adoption of Article 15
MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 15; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
Yes: Dick, Kratman, Stronach, WellmanJay Kelly had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 15; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Dick, second: Wellman)
Article 16
Recommend adoption of Article 16
MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 16; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
Yes: Dick, Kratman, Stronach, WellmanJay Kelly had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 16; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Dick)
Article 17 and 18
Recommend adoption of Articles 17 and 18
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to recommend adoption of Articles 17 and 18; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion failed to carry 2-2.
Jay Kelly had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting. The minutes give the count as 2-2 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to recommend adoption of Articles 17 and 18; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion failed to carry 2-2..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Kratman)
Take no action on Articles 17 and 18
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made motion to take no action on Articles 17 and 18; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
Yes: Dick, Kratman, Stronach, WellmanJay Kelly had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made motion to take no action on Articles 17 and 18; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)
Continue this matter to the Board's meeting prior to Special Town Meeting
MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to continue this matter to the Board's meeting prior to Special Town Meeting; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
Yes: Dick, Kratman, Stronach, WellmanJay Kelly had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to continue this matter to the Board's meeting prior to Special Town Meeting; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Stronach)
Article 19
Recommend adoption of Article 19
MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 19; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
Yes: Dick, Kratman, Stronach, WellmanJay Kelly had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 19; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Dick)
Article 20
Take no action on Article 20
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to take no action on Article 20; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
Yes: Dick, Kratman, Stronach, WellmanJay Kelly had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to take no action on Article 20; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Dick)
Contine this matter to the Board's meeting prior to Special Town Meeting
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to contine this matter to the Board's meeting prior to Special Town Meeting; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
Yes: Dick, Kratman, Stronach, WellmanJay Kelly had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to contine this matter to the Board's meeting prior to Special Town Meeting; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)
Special Permit Regulations
Approve the Special Permit Regulations as presented
MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to approve the Special Permit Regulations as presented; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 4- 0.
Yes: Dick, Kratman, Stronach, WellmanJay Kelly had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to approve the Special Permit Regulations as presented; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 4- 0..” (Motion: Dick, second: Wellman)
Town Counsel Invoice - August 16, 2019 - August 31, 2019
Approve Town Counsel Invoice dated August 16, 2019 - August 31, 2019 in the amount of $2,465.00
MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to approve Town Counsel Invoice dated August 16, 2019 - August 31, 2019 in the amount of $2,465.00; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
Yes: Dick, Kratman, Stronach, WellmanJay Kelly had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to approve Town Counsel Invoice dated August 16, 2019 - August 31, 2019 in the amount of $2,465.00; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Stronach)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session to discuss potential litigation
MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss potential litigation; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 by a roll call vote.
Yes: Dick, Kratman, Stronach, WellmanJay Kelly had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss potential litigation; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Dick)
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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