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October 15, 2019
23 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Jay Kelly, Mark Kratman, Anne Marie Stronach, Brian H. Dick, Jayne E. Wellman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Wamesit Lanes Entertainment and Liquor License Change Request
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: Mr. Kratman made the motion to close the public hearing; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to close the public hearing; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Stronach)
Approve the liquor license change request for Wamesit Lanes for Monday - Saturday from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., subject to the Planning Board Special Permit, to be...
MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to approve the liquor license change request for Wamesit Lanes for Monday - Saturday from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., subject to the Planning Board Special Permit, to be reviewed after December 31, 2019; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-1.
The minutes give the count as 4-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to approve the liquor license change request for Wamesit Lanes for Monday - Saturday from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., subject to the Planning Board Special Permit, to be reviewed after December 31, 2019; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-1..” (Motion: Dick, second: Kratman)
Waive the reading of the public notice
MOTION: Ms. Stronach 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. Stronach made the motion to waive the reading of the public notice; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Dick)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to close the public hearing; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to close the public hearing; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)
Approve the Liquor License Transfer Application for Crystal General Store as presented
MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to approve the Liquor License Transfer Application for Crystal General Store as presented; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to approve the Liquor License Transfer Application for Crystal General Store as presented; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
Rendondos Corp. d/b/a Villa Roma Pizza Common Victualler License Application
Approve Rendondos Corp. d/b/a Villa Roma Pizza Common Victualler License Application as presented
MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to approve Rendondos Corp. d/b/a Villa Roma Pizza Common Victualler License Application as presented; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to approve Rendondos Corp. d/b/a Villa Roma Pizza Common Victualler License Application as presented; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Stronach)
Wamesit Lane - Entertainment Change Request
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. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to close the public hearing; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Stronach)
Approve Wamesit Lanes indoor entertainment license change request for 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. for dueling piano show, DJ, acoustic, microphone, live band, ladies night, luau, country line dancing,...
MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to approve Wamesit Lanes indoor entertainment license change request for 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. for dueling piano show, DJ, acoustic, microphone, live band, ladies night, luau, country line dancing, amplified speakers, dancing by patrons, amplified music, PA system, Irish Step dancers, hula hoop contest, limbo, movie night, disco lights, light display, magician, juggler, wing eating competition, video gaming, cornhole, mechanical bull, and inflatables, subject to the Planning Board Special permit, 14 days' notice to the town shall be required for those events not listed above; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to approve Wamesit Lanes indoor entertainment license change request for 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. for dueling piano show, DJ, acoustic, microphone, live band, ladies night, luau, country line dancing, amplified speakers, dancing by patrons, amplified music, PA system, Irish Step dancers, hula hoop contest, limbo, movie night, disco lights, light display, magician, juggler, wing eating competition, video gaming, cornhole, mechanical bull, and inflatables, subject to the Planning Board Special permit, 14 days' notice to the town shall be required for those events not listed above; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Dick)
Wamesit Entertainment Center - Outdoor Entertainment
Waive the reading of the public notice
MOTION: Mr. Kratman 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. Kratman made the motion to waive the reading of the public notice; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to close the public hearing; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to close the public hearing; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Stronach)
Approve Wamesit Lanes Outdoor Entertainment License change request for Monday - Sunday from 12:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. for amplified music, microphone, acoustic, radio, cornhole, Jenga, Connect 4, no...
MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to approve Wamesit Lanes Outdoor Entertainment License change request for Monday - Sunday from 12:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. for amplified music, microphone, acoustic, radio, cornhole, Jenga, Connect 4, no live music, bands, or DJ, subject to the Planning Board Special Permit; seconded by Ms. Wellman 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 Outdoor Entertainment License change request for Monday - Sunday from 12:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. for amplified music, microphone, acoustic, radio, cornhole, Jenga, Connect 4, no live music, bands, or DJ, subject to the Planning Board Special Permit; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion failed to carry 2-3..” (Motion: Dick, second: Wellman)
Approve Wamesit Lanes Outdoor Entertainment License change request for Monday - Sunday from 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m., no amplified sound with the exception of radio, cornhole, Jenga, Connect 4,...
MOTION: Mr. Kelly made the motion to approve Wamesit Lanes Outdoor Entertainment License change request for Monday - Sunday from 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m., no amplified sound with the exception of radio, cornhole, Jenga, Connect 4, Ladder Golf, Mini Golf, bocce ball, exercise class, microphone, hula hoop contest, limbo, magician, juggler, and inflatables, amplified acoustics shall be allowed Monday - Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., events with live bands, DJs, and dueling pianos shall require a special permit, decibel levels shall comply with the town bylaws at all times, subject to the Planning Board Special Permit; seconded by Ms. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Kelly made the motion to approve Wamesit Lanes Outdoor Entertainment License change request for Monday - Sunday from 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m., no amplified sound with the exception of radio, cornhole, Jenga, Connect 4, Ladder Golf, Mini Golf, bocce ball, exercise class, microphone, hula hoop contest, limbo, magician, juggler, and inflatables, amplified acoustics shall be allowed Monday - Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., events with live bands, DJs, and dueling pianos shall require a special permit, decibel levels shall comply with the town bylaws at all times, subject to the Planning Board Special Permit; seconded by Ms. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Kelly, second: Kratman)
New Business
Approve Wamesit Lanes Entertainment: Veteran's Day Football 5K Race Request as presented
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to approve Wamesit Lanes Entertainment: Veteran's Day Football 5K Race Request as presented; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to approve Wamesit Lanes Entertainment: Veteran's Day Football 5K Race Request as presented; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)
Approve the Whipple Road Grant of Easement - National Grid for the Regional Emergency Communications Center (RECC) as presented
MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to approve the Whipple Road Grant of Easement - National Grid for the Regional Emergency Communications Center (RECC) as presented; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to approve the Whipple Road Grant of Easement - National Grid for the Regional Emergency Communications Center (RECC) as presented; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Stronach)
Table the discussion on Act H. 3976 - Awareness of Sewerage Pollution in Public Waters to a future meeting
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to table the discussion on Act H. 3976 - Awareness of Sewerage Pollution in Public Waters to a future meeting; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to table the discussion on Act H. 3976 - Awareness of Sewerage Pollution in Public Waters to a future meeting; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)
Senior Town Counsel Invoice - August, 2019
Approve Senior Town Counsel Invoice dated August, 2019 in the amount of $6,200.00
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to approve Senior Town Counsel Invoice dated August, 2019 in the amount of $6,200.00; 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 dated August, 2019 in the amount of $6,200.00; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)
Approve Town Counsel Invoice dated May 1, 2019 - May 15, 2019 in the amount of $2,592.50
MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to approve Town Counsel Invoice dated May 1, 2019 - May 15, 2019 in the amount of $2,592.50; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to approve Town Counsel Invoice dated May 1, 2019 - May 15, 2019 in the amount of $2,592.50; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kratman)
Approve the Halloween hours for October 31, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to approve the Halloween hours for October 31, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to approve the Halloween hours for October 31, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)
Approve the January 22, 2019 regular session meeting minutes as presented
MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to approve the January 22, 2019 regular session meeting minutes as presented; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to approve the January 22, 2019 regular session meeting minutes as presented; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kratman)
Approve the February 26, 2019 regular session meeting minutes as presented
MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to approve the February 26, 2019 regular session meeting minutes as presented; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to approve the February 26, 2019 regular session meeting minutes as presented; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Stronach)
Board Member Reports
Adjourn
MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to adjourn; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to adjourn; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (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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