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January 26, 2021
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Jay Kelly, Brian H. Dick, Anne Marie Stronach, Mark Kratman, Jayne E. Wellman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
SCHEDULED ITEMS
Enter into an Executive Session at approximately 6:00 p.m. pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 39-23B to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if discussed...
MOTION: Board Member Dick made a motion for the Board to enter into an Executive Session at approximately 6:00 p.m. pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 39-23B to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if discussed in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's bargaining position. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Dick, Board Member Kratman, 5 Board Member Stronach, Board Member Wellman, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Dick made a motion for the Board to enter into an Executive Session at approximately 6:00 p.m. pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 39-23B to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if discussed in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's bargaining position. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Dick, Board Member Kratman, 5 Board Member Stronach, Board Member Wellman, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.” (Motion: Dick, second: Stronach)
NEW BUSINESS
Approve Mr. Victor Fonseca's Constable License as submitted
MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to approve Mr. Victor Fonseca's Constable License as submitted. Board Member Dick seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Dick, Board Member Kratman, 5 Board Member Stronach, Board Member Wellman, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to approve Mr. Victor Fonseca's Constable License as submitted. Board Member Dick seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Dick, Board Member Kratman, 5 Board Member Stronach, Board Member Wellman, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.” (Motion: Stronach, second: Dick)
General Bylaw Committee
Nominate Board Member Wellman to serve on the General Bylaw Committee
MOTION: Board Member Dick made a motion to nominate Board Member Wellman to serve on the General Bylaw Committee. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Dick, Board Member Kratman, 5 Board Member Stronach, Board Member Wellman, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Dick made a motion to nominate Board Member Wellman to serve on the General Bylaw Committee. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Dick, Board Member Kratman, 5 Board Member Stronach, Board Member Wellman, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.” (Motion: Dick, second: Kratman)
Nominate Ms. Alexandra Lowder to serve on the General Bylaw Committee
MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to nominate Ms. Alexandra Lowder to serve on the General Bylaw Committee. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Dick, Board Member Kratman, 5 Board Member Stronach, Board Member Wellman, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to nominate Ms. Alexandra Lowder to serve on the General Bylaw Committee. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Dick, Board Member Kratman, 5 Board Member Stronach, Board Member Wellman, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)
Nominate Mr. Jacob Christian to serve on the General Bylaw Committee
MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to nominate Mr. Jacob Christian to serve on the General Bylaw Committee. Board Member Dick seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Dick, Board Member Kratman, 5 Board Member Stronach, Board Member Wellman, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to nominate Mr. Jacob Christian to serve on the General Bylaw Committee. Board Member Dick seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Dick, Board Member Kratman, 5 Board Member Stronach, Board Member Wellman, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.” (Motion: Stronach, second: Dick)
Nominate Mr. Dustin Weir to serve on the General Bylaw Committee
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to nominate Mr. Dustin Weir to serve on the General Bylaw Committee. Board Member Dick seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Dick, Board Member Kratman, 5 Board Member Stronach, Board Member Wellman, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to nominate Mr. Dustin Weir to serve on the General Bylaw Committee. Board Member Dick seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Dick, Board Member Kratman, 5 Board Member Stronach, Board Member Wellman, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.” (Motion: Kratman, second: Dick)
Nominate Mr. George Ferdinand to serve on the General Bylaw Committee
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to nominate Mr. George Ferdinand to serve on the General Bylaw Committee. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Dick, Board Member Kratman, 5 Board Member Stronach, Board Member Wellman, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to nominate Mr. George Ferdinand to serve on the General Bylaw Committee. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Dick, Board Member Kratman, 5 Board Member Stronach, Board Member Wellman, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.” (Motion: Kratman, second: Stronach)
RAO (Record Access Officer) Appointment of Fire Chief Joseph Kearns
Approve Fired Chief Kearns as a Records Access Officer for the Town of Tewksbury
MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to approve Fired Chief Kearns as a Records Access Officer for the Town of Tewksbury. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Dick, Board Member Kratman, 5 Board Member Stronach, Board Member Wellman, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to approve Fired Chief Kearns as a Records Access Officer for the Town of Tewksbury. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Dick, Board Member Kratman, 5 Board Member Stronach, Board Member Wellman, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)
EBillboard Host Agreement and Special Permit
Approve the host agreement as presented
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the host agreement as presented. Board Member Dick seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Dick, Board Member Kratman, 5 Board Member Stronach, Board Member Wellman, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the host agreement as presented. Board Member Dick seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Dick, Board Member Kratman, 5 Board Member Stronach, Board Member Wellman, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.” (Motion: Kratman, second: Dick)
Approve the special permit as presented
MOTION: Board Member Dick made a motion to approve the special permit as presented. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Dick, Board Member Kratman, 5 Board Member Stronach, Board Member Wellman, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Dick made a motion to approve the special permit as presented. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Dick, Board Member Kratman, 5 Board Member Stronach, Board Member Wellman, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.” (Motion: Dick, second: Kratman)
Approve the invoice from Town Counsel for the period of November 16, 2020, through November 30, 2020, in the amount of $1,232.50
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the invoice from Town Counsel for the period of November 16, 2020, through November 30, 2020, in the amount of $1,232.50. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Dick, Board Member Kratman, 5 Board Member Stronach, Board Member Wellman, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the invoice from Town Counsel for the period of November 16, 2020, through November 30, 2020, in the amount of $1,232.50. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Dick, Board Member Kratman, 5 Board Member Stronach, Board Member Wellman, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.” (Motion: Kratman, second: Stronach)
Approve the invoice from Town Counsel for the period of December 1, 2020, through December 31, 2020, in the amount of $3,187.50
MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to approve the invoice from Town Counsel for the period of December 1, 2020, through December 31, 2020, in the amount of $3,187.50. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Dick, Board Member Kratman, 5 Board Member Stronach, Board Member Wellman, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to approve the invoice from Town Counsel for the period of December 1, 2020, through December 31, 2020, in the amount of $3,187.50. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Dick, Board Member Kratman, 5 Board Member Stronach, Board Member Wellman, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)
July 15, 2020 (Regular Session)
Approve the minutes from the July 15th, August 11th, and October 20, 2020, regular Board of Selectmen meetings
MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to approve the minutes from the July 15th, August 11th, and October 20, 2020, regular Board of Selectmen meetings. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Dick, Board Member Kratman, 5 Board Member Stronach, Board Member Wellman, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to approve the minutes from the July 15th, August 11th, and October 20, 2020, regular Board of Selectmen meetings. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Dick, Board Member Kratman, 5 Board Member Stronach, Board Member Wellman, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: At approximately 7:25 p.m. Board Member Kratman made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Dick, Board Member Kratman, 5 Board Member Stronach, Board Member Wellman, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0
From the minutes
“MOTION: At approximately 7:25 p.m. Board Member Kratman made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Dick, Board Member Kratman, 5 Board Member Stronach, Board Member Wellman, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.” (Motion: Kratman, 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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