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March 23, 2021
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Jay Kelly, Mark Kratman, Jayne E. Wellman, Brian H. Dick, Anne Marie Stronach
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into an Executive Session at approximately 6:30 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 6:30 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 6:30 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)
TOWN MANAGER
Approve Town Counsel's invoice in the amount of $2,210.00
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve Town Counsel's invoice in the amount of $2,210.00 Board Member Dick seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Kratman, Board Member Dick, 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 Town Counsel's invoice in the amount of $2,210.00 Board Member Dick seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Kratman, Board Member Dick, 5 Board Member Stronach, Board Member Wellman, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.” (Motion: Kratman, second: Dick)
Approve Town Counsel's invoice in the amount of $1,700.00
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve Town Counsel's invoice in the amount of $1,700.00 Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Kratman, Board Member Dick, 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 approve Town Counsel's invoice in the amount of $1,700.00 Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Kratman, Board Member Dick, 5 Board Member Stronach, Board Member Wellman, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kratman)
NEW BUSINESS
Approve the request for an underground easement for the new Center Fire Station located at 984 Main Street
Board Member Dick made a motion to approve the request for an underground easement for the new Center Fire Station located at 984 Main 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
“Board Member Dick made a motion to approve the request for an underground easement for the new Center Fire Station located at 984 Main 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)
Approve the $1,000.00 donation from Cummings Properties with a request that the Town Manager send a thank you letter on behalf of the Select Board as well as the Tewksbury Police Department
Board Member Stronach made a motion to approve the $1,000.00 donation from Cummings Properties with a request that the Town Manager send a thank you letter on behalf of the Select Board as well as the Tewksbury Police Department. 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
“Board Member Stronach made a motion to approve the $1,000.00 donation from Cummings Properties with a request that the Town Manager send a thank you letter on behalf of the Select Board as well as the Tewksbury Police Department. 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)
Approve the $600.00 donation from the Salem Five Bank Properties with a request that the Town Manager send a thank you letter on behalf of the Select Board as well as the Tewksbury Police Department
Board Member Stronach made a motion to approve the $600.00 donation from the Salem Five Bank Properties with a request that the Town Manager send a thank you letter on behalf of the Select Board as well as the Tewksbury Police Department. 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
“Board Member Stronach made a motion to approve the $600.00 donation from the Salem Five Bank Properties with a request that the Town Manager send a thank you letter on behalf of the Select Board as well as the Tewksbury Police Department. 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 9:40 p.m. Board Member Wellman made a motion to adjourn. 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: At approximately 9:40 p.m. Board Member Wellman made a motion to adjourn. 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: 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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