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August 11, 2020
21 recorded votes, 0 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
During the meeting:
- Mark Kratman took part remotely.
- Anne Marie Stronach took part remotely.
- Brian H. Dick took part remotely.
- Jayne E. Wellman took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Waive the reading of the public notice
MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to waive the reading of the public notice; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to waive the reading of the public notice; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Stronach)
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 by a roll call vote.
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 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Dick)
Approve K & M Amusement Center d/b/a Merrimack Valley Pavilion: Entertainment License Application, effective August 11, 2020 - November 15 , 2020 pending approval of the police department of...
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to approve K & M Amusement Center d/b/a Merrimack Valley Pavilion: Entertainment License Application, effective August 11, 2020 - November 15 , 2020 pending approval of the police department of application, location of screen and the serving of alcohol; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to approve K & M Amusement Center d/b/a Merrimack Valley Pavilion: Entertainment License Application, effective August 11, 2020 - November 15 , 2020 pending approval of the police department of application, location of screen and the serving of alcohol; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)
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 5-0 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 5-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to close the public hearing; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to close the public hearing; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Dick)
Approve K & M Amusement Center d/b/a Merrimack Valley Pavilion: Alteration of Premises Application as presented
MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to approve K & M Amusement Center d/b/a Merrimack Valley Pavilion: Alteration of Premises Application as presented; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to approve K & M Amusement Center d/b/a Merrimack Valley Pavilion: Alteration of Premises Application as presented; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Dick, second: Kratman)
Waive the reading of the public notice
MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to waive the reading of the public notice; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to waive the reading of the public notice; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Dick, 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 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 5-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
Approve Wamesit Entertainment Center: Entertainment License Application from August 11, 2020 to November 15, 2020, an application with the correct dates shall be resubmitted by the applicant
MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to approve Wamesit Entertainment Center: Entertainment License Application from August 11, 2020 to November 15, 2020, an application with the correct dates shall be resubmitted by the applicant; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to approve Wamesit Entertainment Center: Entertainment License Application from August 11, 2020 to November 15, 2020, an application with the correct dates shall be resubmitted by the applicant; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Stronach)
Poll Worker Appointments
Approve the Pole Worker Appointments as submitted by the Town Clerk, Denise Graffeo
MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to approve the Pole Worker Appointments as submitted by the Town Clerk, Denise Graffeo; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to approve the Pole Worker Appointments as submitted by the Town Clerk, Denise Graffeo; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Dick, second: Wellman)
State Primary Election Warrant
Approve the State Primary Election Warrant as submitted
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to approve the State Primary Election Warrant as submitted; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to approve the State Primary Election Warrant as submitted; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)
Boards and Committees Appointments
Appoint Ted Brzezinski - Open Space & Recreation Committee, Krissy Polimeno - School Athletic Field Subcommittee, Christopher Mullen - Community Preservation Committee, and Joanne Foley and Kelly...
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to appoint Ted Brzezinski - Open Space & Recreation Committee, Krissy Polimeno - School Athletic Field Subcommittee, Christopher Mullen - Community Preservation Committee, and Joanne Foley and Kelly Odams to the Taxation Committee, all terms to expire June 30, 2020; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to appoint Ted Brzezinski - Open Space & Recreation Committee, Krissy Polimeno - School Athletic Field Subcommittee, Christopher Mullen - Community Preservation Committee, and Joanne Foley and Kelly Odams to the Taxation Committee, all terms to expire June 30, 2020; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)
Constable Appointments
Reappoint the Constables as submitted until June 30, 2023
MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to reappoint the Constables as submitted until June 30, 2023; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to reappoint the Constables as submitted until June 30, 2023; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
Board of Registrars Appointment
Appoint Richard Chow to the Board of Registrars
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to appoint Richard Chow to the Board of Registrars; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to appoint Richard Chow to the Board of Registrars; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Dick)
General Bylaw Review Committee Mission Statement
Approve the formation of a General Bylaw Review Subcommittee as presented
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to approve the formation of a General Bylaw Review Subcommittee as presented; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to approve the formation of a General Bylaw Review Subcommittee as presented; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Kratman)
Commemorate India's Independence
Recognize August 15, 2020 at India's Independence Day
MOTION: Mr. Kratman made motion to recognize August 15, 2020 at India's Independence Day; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Kratman made motion to recognize August 15, 2020 at India's Independence Day; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Dick)
Town Manager
Approve Senior Town Counsel Invoice for June, 2020 in the amount of $4,333.83
MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to approve Senior Town Counsel Invoice for June, 2020 in the amount of $4,333.83; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to approve Senior Town Counsel Invoice for June, 2020 in the amount of $4,333.83; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kratman)
Approve Senior Town Counsel Invoice for July 1, 2020 - July 15, 2020 in the amount of $2,252.50
MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to approve Senior Town Counsel Invoice for July 1, 2020 - July 15, 2020 in the amount of $2,252.50; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to approve Senior Town Counsel Invoice for July 1, 2020 - July 15, 2020 in the amount of $2,252.50; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Dick, second: Wellman)
Energy Aggregation Plan Update
Accept the Energy Aggregation Plan as presented by the Town Manager
MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to accept the Energy Aggregation Plan as presented by the Town Manager; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried by a 5-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to accept the Energy Aggregation Plan as presented by the Town Manager; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried by a 5-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Dick, second: Stronach)
Town Land Sales
Approve with exception of two shown highlighted
MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to approve with exception of two shown highlighted; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to approve with exception of two shown highlighted; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Dick)
Board Member Reports
Adjourn
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to adjourn; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to adjourn; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Stronach, 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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