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February 23, 2021
11 recorded votes, 1 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
Postpone item #1 - Tewksbury Country Club Events, Inc.: Alteration of Premises Application until the next Board of Selectmen meeting, date specific of March 9, 2021, at 7:00 p.m
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to postpone item #1 - Tewksbury Country Club Events, Inc.: Alteration of Premises Application until the next Board of Selectmen meeting, date specific of March 9, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. 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 postpone item #1 - Tewksbury Country Club Events, Inc.: Alteration of Premises Application until the next Board of Selectmen meeting, date specific of March 9, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. 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)
Postpone item #2 - Events at Tewksbury Country Club: Full Restaurant Liquor License, Entertainment License, and Common Victualler License Applications until the next Board of Selectmen meeting,...
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to postpone item #2 - Events at Tewksbury Country Club: Full Restaurant Liquor License, Entertainment License, and Common Victualler License Applications until the next Board of Selectmen meeting, date specific to March 9, 2021, at 7:10 p.m. 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 Wellman made a motion to postpone item #2 - Events at Tewksbury Country Club: Full Restaurant Liquor License, Entertainment License, and Common Victualler License Applications until the next Board of Selectmen meeting, date specific to March 9, 2021, at 7:10 p.m. 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: Wellman, second: Dick)
Waive the public reading
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to waive the public reading. 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 Wellman made a motion to waive the public reading. 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: Wellman, second: Dick)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to close the public hearing. 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 Stronach made a motion to close the public hearing. 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: Stronach, second: Kratman)
Approve the National Grid pole petition #29856969 located on Fiske Street
MOTION: Board Member Dick made a motion to approve the National Grid pole petition #29856969 located on Fiske Street. 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 to approve the National Grid pole petition #29856969 located on Fiske Street. 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)
Annual Town Election Warrant
Approve the Annual Town Election Warrant as presented
MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to approve the Annual Town Election Warrant as presented. 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 Annual Town Election Warrant as presented. 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)
Wellman reviewed the new document as summarized below
Approve the formation of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the formation of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Dick, Board Member Kratman, 4 Board Member Stronach, Board Member Wellman, and Chair Kelly Nay: Board Member Kratman 1 MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 1 - 0.
The minutes record Mark Kratman both ways. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the formation of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Dick, Board Member Kratman, 4 Board Member Stronach, Board Member Wellman, and Chair Kelly Nay: Board Member Kratman 1 MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 1 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Stronach)
TOWN MANAGER ITEMS
Approve the invoice from Sr
MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to approve the invoice from Sr. Town Counsel in the amount of $4,401.50. 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 the invoice from Sr. Town Counsel in the amount of $4,401.50. 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)
MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to approve the invoice from Sr. Town Counsel in the amount of $7,396.50. 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 Stronach made a motion to approve the invoice from Sr. Town Counsel in the amount of $7,396.50. 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: Stronach, second: Kratman)
Approve the invoice from Town Counsel from January 16, 2021, through January 31, 2021, in the amount of $2,167.50
MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to approve the invoice from Town Counsel from January 16, 2021, through January 31, 2021, in the amount of $2,167.50. 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 the invoice from Town Counsel from January 16, 2021, through January 31, 2021, in the amount of $2,167.50. 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)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: At approximately 8:19 p.m. Board Member Wellman made a motion to adjourn. 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: At approximately 8:19 p.m. Board Member Wellman made a motion to adjourn. 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: Wellman, second: Kratman)
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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