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Tewksbury Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

September 29, 2020

21 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

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

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve Alteration of Premises Application for Angelina's Italian Restaurant as submitted

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to approve Alteration of Premises Application for Angelina's Italian Restaurant as submitted; 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 Alteration of Premises Application for Angelina's Italian Restaurant as submitted; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Stronach)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Conservation Commission Vacancy Application

Appoint Evan Walsh to the Conservation Commission

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to appoint Evan Walsh to the Conservation Commission; 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 appoint Evan Walsh to the Conservation Commission; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Dick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Budget Surplus

Recommend adoption of Article 1

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 1; seconded by Mr. Kratman 2nd. The motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 1; seconded by Mr. Kratman 2nd. The motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kratman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Article 2

Recommend adoption of Article 2

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 2; 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 recommend adoption of Article 2; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Dick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Article 3

Recommend adoption of Article 3 as presented

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 3 as presented; 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 recommend adoption of Article 3 as presented; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5- 0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kratman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Article 4

Recommend adoption of Article 4 as presented

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 4 as presented; 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 recommend adoption of Article 4 as presented; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 5- 0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Stronach)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Article 5

Recommend adoption of Article 5 as amended

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 5 as amended; 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 recommend adoption of Article 5 as amended; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 5- 0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Stronach)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Article 6

Recommend adoption of Article 6 as presented

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 6 as presented; 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 recommend adoption of Article 6 as presented; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Dick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Set the hours for Halloween on October 31, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion set the hours for Halloween on October 31, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion set the hours for Halloween on October 31, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Dick, second: Stronach)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Street Name Approval - Teramor Drive

Approve Teramor Drive as a street

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to approve Teramor Drive as a street; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to approve Teramor Drive as a street; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Dick, second: Stronach)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

November 3, 2020 State Election Warrant

Approve the November 3, 20202 State Election Warrant as submitted

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to approve the November 3, 20202 State Election Warrant as submitted; 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 approve the November 3, 20202 State Election Warrant as submitted; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Dick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Accept the gift of $500 from Salem Five Bank to the Police Department for the Tewksbury Common Gazebo, the town manager will send a letter of gratitude

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to accept the gift of $500 from Salem Five Bank to the Police Department for the Tewksbury Common Gazebo, the town manager will send a letter of gratitude; 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 accept the gift of $500 from Salem Five Bank to the Police Department for the Tewksbury Common Gazebo, the town manager will send a letter of gratitude; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Dick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

General Bylaw Review Committee Appointment

Nominate Jayne Wellman as the Board's representative to the General Bylaw Review Committee

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to nominate Jayne Wellman as the Board's representative to the General Bylaw Review Committee; 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 nominate Jayne Wellman as the Board's representative to the General Bylaw Review Committee; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Kratman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve Town Counsel Invoice for August 16, 2020 - August 31, 2020 in the amount of $2,720.00

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to approve Town Counsel Invoice for August 16, 2020 - August 31, 2020 in the amount of $2,720.00; 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 Town Counsel Invoice for August 16, 2020 - August 31, 2020 in the amount of $2,720.00; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Stronach)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve Town Counsel Invoice for September 1, 2020 - September 15, 2020 in the amount of $2,677.50

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to approve Town Counsel Invoice for September 1, 2020 - September 15, 2020 in the amount of $2,677.50; 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 Town Counsel Invoice for September 1, 2020 - September 15, 2020 in the amount of $2,677.50; seconded by Ms. Wellman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve the March 10, 2020 regular session meeting minutes

Minutes, page 9

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Ms. Wellman made the motion to approve the March 10, 2020 regular session meeting minutes; 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 approve the March 10, 2020 regular session meeting minutes; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Stronach)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve the June 2, 2020 regular session meeting minutes

Minutes, page 9

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Ms. Stronach made motion to approve the June 2, 2020 regular session meeting minutes; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a rollcall vote.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made motion to approve the June 2, 2020 regular session meeting minutes; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a rollcall vote..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Kratman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve the June 17, 2020 regular session meeting minutes

Minutes, page 9

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to approve the June 17, 2020 regular session meeting minutes; 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 approve the June 17, 2020 regular session meeting minutes; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Dick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Board Member Reports

Adjourn

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to adjourn; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote.

The minutes name Anne Marie Stronach as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to adjourn; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 5-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Stronach)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

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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