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July 15, 2020
21 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Brian H. Dick, who is counted absent.
Present: Jay Kelly, Mark Kratman, Anne Marie Stronach, Jayne E. Wellman
Absent: Brian H. Dick
During the meeting:
- Mark Kratman took part remotely.
- Anne Marie Stronach took part remotely.
- Jayne E. Wellman took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Approve the Disclosure of Appearance of Conflict of Interest for Daniel Ronan
MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to approve the Disclosure of Appearance of Conflict of Interest for Daniel Ronan; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion carried 4-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to approve the Disclosure of Appearance of Conflict of Interest for Daniel Ronan; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion carried 4-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
Wamesit One Day Entertainment Applications
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 4-0 by a roll call vote.
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“MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to waive the reading of the public notice; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to close the public hearing; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to close the public hearing; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
Approve Wamesit One Day Entertainment Applications as submitted, all events must comply with COVID-19 guidelines
MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to approve Wamesit One Day Entertainment Applications as submitted, all events must comply with COVID-19 guidelines; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 4- 0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to approve Wamesit One Day Entertainment Applications as submitted, all events must comply with COVID-19 guidelines; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 4- 0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Kratman, 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. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 by a roll call vote.
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 4-0 by a roll call vote..” (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 4-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to close the public hearing; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
Approve Comcast Pole Petition: Tanglewood Avenue
MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to approve Comcast Pole Petition: Tanglewood Avenue; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to approve Comcast Pole Petition: Tanglewood Avenue; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to close the public hearing; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to close the public hearing; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kratman)
Approve National Grid and Verizon New England Joint Pole Petition: 29659060 - Main Street/Hillcrest Road as amended
MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to approve National Grid and Verizon New England Joint Pole Petition: 29659060 - Main Street/Hillcrest Road as amended; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to approve National Grid and Verizon New England Joint Pole Petition: 29659060 - Main Street/Hillcrest Road as amended; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kratman)
National Grid Pole Petition 29357266 Benson Road/Ponderosa Road
Waive the reading of the public notice
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to waive the reading of the public notice; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to waive the reading of the public notice; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to close the public hearing; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to close the public hearing; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)
Approve National Grid Pole Petition 29357266 Benson Road/Ponderosa Road
MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to approve National Grid Pole Petition 29357266 Benson Road/Ponderosa Road; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to approve National Grid Pole Petition 29357266 Benson Road/Ponderosa Road; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Stronach)
Termination and Release of Easement for 395 Woburn Street
Approve Termination and Release of Easement for 395 Woburn Street as submitted by the Town Engineer
MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to approve Termination and Release of Easement for 395 Woburn Street as submitted by the Town Engineer; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to approve Termination and Release of Easement for 395 Woburn Street as submitted by the Town Engineer; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Stronach)
Zoning Bylaw Committee Re-appointments
Approve the re-appointments to the Zoning Bylaw Committee as submitted
MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion approve the re-appointments to the Zoning Bylaw Committee as submitted; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 by a roll call vote.
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“MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion approve the re-appointments to the Zoning Bylaw Committee as submitted; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Stronach)
Update Energy Aggregation Plan
Approve the changes to the Energy Aggregate Plan as presented
MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to approve the changes to the Energy Aggregate Plan as presented; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to approve the changes to the Energy Aggregate Plan as presented; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Stronach)
Schedule Special Town Meeting - October, 2020
Schedule Special Town Meeting for October 6, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at Tewksbury Memorial High School
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to schedule Special Town Meeting for October 6, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at Tewksbury Memorial High School; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to schedule Special Town Meeting for October 6, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at Tewksbury Memorial High School; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)
Set Date to Open and Close Special Town Meeting Warrant
Open the warrant for Special Town Meeting on July 16, 2020 and to close same on August 21, 2020 at 4:30 p.m
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to open the warrant for Special Town Meeting on July 16, 2020 and to close same on August 21, 2020 at 4:30 p.m.; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to open the warrant for Special Town Meeting on July 16, 2020 and to close same on August 21, 2020 at 4:30 p.m.; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)
Approve Senior Town Counsel Invoice for May 16, 2020 - May 31, 2020 in the amount of $2,295
MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to approve Senior Town Counsel Invoice for May 16, 2020 - May 31, 2020 in the amount of $2,295; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to approve Senior Town Counsel Invoice for May 16, 2020 - May 31, 2020 in the amount of $2,295; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Stronach)
Approve Senior Town Counsel Invoice for June 1 - June 30, 2020 in the amount of $4,080
MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to approve Senior Town Counsel Invoice for June 1 - June 30, 2020 in the amount of $4,080; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to approve Senior Town Counsel Invoice for June 1 - June 30, 2020 in the amount of $4,080; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Stronach)
Meeting Minutes - April 21, 2020 and May 5, 2020
Approve the April 21, 2020 and May 5, 2020 meeting minutes
MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to approve the April 21, 2020 and May 5, 2020 meeting minutes; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to approve the April 21, 2020 and May 5, 2020 meeting minutes; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Stronach)
Board Member Reports
Adjourn
MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to adjourn; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to adjourn; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0 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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