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Tewksbury Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

April 28, 2021

50 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Jay Kelly, Jayne E. Wellman, James F. Mackey, Anne Marie Stronach, Todd R. Johnson

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Chair of the Select Board

Nominate Mr. Jay Kelly as Chair of the Board

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to nominate Mr. Jay Kelly as Chair of the Board. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. There were no other nominations. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Stronach, Board Member Wellman 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to nominate Mr. Jay Kelly as Chair of the Board. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. There were no other nominations. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Stronach, Board Member Wellman 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)

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

Vice Chair of the Select Board

Nominate Ms. Jayne Wellman as Vice Chair of the Board

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to nominate Ms. Jayne Wellman as Vice Chair of the Board. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. There were no other nominations. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Stronach, Board Member Wellman 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0 .

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to nominate Ms. Jayne Wellman as Vice Chair of the Board. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. There were no other nominations. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Stronach, Board Member Wellman 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0 ..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Stronach)

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

Clerk of the Select Board

Nominate Mr. James Mackey, III as Clerk of the Select Board

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to nominate Mr. James Mackey, III as Clerk of the Select Board. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. There were no other nominations. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Stronach, Board Member Wellman 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to nominate Mr. James Mackey, III as Clerk of the Select Board. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. There were no other nominations. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Stronach, Board Member Wellman 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Johnson)

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

Waive the reading of the public notice

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to waive the reading of the public notice. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to waive the reading of the public notice. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)

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

April 28, 2021 2

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the Alteration of Premises Application for Luna Rosa with the stipulation that the applicant receives parking approval from the Building Department

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the Alteration of Premises Application for Luna Rosa with the stipulation that the applicant receives parking approval from the Building Department. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the Alteration of Premises Application for Luna Rosa with the stipulation that the applicant receives parking approval from the Building Department. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

NEW BUSINESS

Appoint Mr. Jay Kelly as a representative of the Board of Selectmen to the Tewksbury Athletic Field Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2021

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to appoint Mr. Jay Kelly as a representative of the Board of Selectmen to the Tewksbury Athletic Field Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2021. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. April 28, 2021 3 A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to appoint Mr. Jay Kelly as a representative of the Board of Selectmen to the Tewksbury Athletic Field Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2021. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. April 28, 2021 3 A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

April 28, 2021 3

Table the item until after Town Meeting

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to table the item until after Town Meeting. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to table the item until after Town Meeting. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Appoint Mr. James Mackey as a representative from the Board of Selectmen to the Economic Development Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2021

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to appoint Mr. James Mackey as a representative from the Board of Selectmen to the Economic Development Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2021. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to appoint Mr. James Mackey as a representative from the Board of Selectmen to the Economic Development Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2021. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Appoint Ms. Anne Marie Stronach as a representative from the Board of Selectmen to the Lowell Regional Transit Authority for a term to expire on June 30, 2021

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to appoint Ms. Anne Marie Stronach as a representative from the Board of Selectmen to the Lowell Regional Transit Authority for a term to expire on June 30, 2021. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly April 28, 2021 4 Nay: 0\ MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to appoint Ms. Anne Marie Stronach as a representative from the Board of Selectmen to the Lowell Regional Transit Authority for a term to expire on June 30, 2021. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly April 28, 2021 4 Nay: 0\ MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Johnson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

April 28, 2021 4

Appoint Mr. James Cutelis to the Elementary School Building Committee as the community representative

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to appoint Mr. James Cutelis to the Elementary School Building Committee as the community representative. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to appoint Mr. James Cutelis to the Elementary School Building Committee as the community representative. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Johnson)

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

Waive the reading of the Warrant Article

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to waive the reading of the Warrant Article. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to waive the reading of the Warrant Article. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Johnson)

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

April 28, 2021 5

Adopted Article 1 as presented

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to adopted Article 1 as presented. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to adopted Article 1 as presented. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Mackey)

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

Adopted Article 2 as presented

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to adopted Article 2 as presented. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to adopted Article 2 as presented. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Johnson)

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

Adopt Article 3 (30 through 32) as presented

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to adopt Article 3 (30 through 32) as presented. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: April 28, 2021 6 Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to adopt Article 3 (30 through 32) as presented. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: April 28, 2021 6 Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Stronach)

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

April 28, 2021 6

Adopt Article 3-3 as presented

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to adopt Article 3-3 as presented. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to adopt Article 3-3 as presented. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Stronach)

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

Adopt Article 4 as presented

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to adopt Article 4 as presented. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to adopt Article 4 as presented. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)

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

Adopt Article 5 as presented

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to adopt Article 5 as presented. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, April 28, 2021 7 and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to adopt Article 5 as presented. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, April 28, 2021 7 and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Stronach)

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

April 28, 2021 7

Adopt Article 6 as presented

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to adopt Article 6 as presented. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to adopt Article 6 as presented. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Johnson)

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

Adopt Article 7 as presented

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to adopt Article 7 as presented. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to adopt Article 7 as presented. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Johnson)

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

Table the discussion and vote on Article 8, date specific to the May 3, 2021, meeting pending additional information from the Town Manager

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to table the discussion and vote on Article 8, date specific to the May 3, 2021, meeting pending additional information from the Town Manager. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, April 28, 2021 8 and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to table the discussion and vote on Article 8, date specific to the May 3, 2021, meeting pending additional information from the Town Manager. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, April 28, 2021 8 and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Johnson)

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

April 28, 2021 8

Adopt Article 9 as presented

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to adopt Article 9 as presented. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to adopt Article 9 as presented. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Stronach)

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

Adopt Article 10 as presented

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to adopt Article 10 as presented. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to adopt Article 10 as presented. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Wellman)

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

Adopt Article 11 as presented

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to adopt Article 11 as presented. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to adopt Article 11 as presented. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Stronach)

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

April 28, 2021 9

Adopt Article 12 as presented

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to adopt Article 12 as presented. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to adopt Article 12 as presented. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Johnson)

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

Adopt Article 13 as presented

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to adopt Article 13 as presented. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to adopt Article 13 as presented. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Wellman)

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

Adopt Article 14 as presented

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to adopt Article 14 as presented. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to adopt Article 14 as presented. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Johnson)

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

April 28, 2021 10

Adopt Article 15 as presented

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to adopt Article 15 as presented. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to adopt Article 15 as presented. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Johnson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Adopt Article 16 as presented

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to adopt Article 16 as presented. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to adopt Article 16 as presented. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Stronach)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Adopt Article 17 as presented

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to adopt Article 17 as presented. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to adopt Article 17 as presented. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Johnson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

April 28, 2021 11

Adopt Article 18 as presented

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to adopt Article 18 as presented. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to adopt Article 18 as presented. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Adopt Article 19 as presented

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to adopt Article 19 as presented. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to adopt Article 19 as presented. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Johnson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Adopt Article 20 as presented

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to adopt Article 20 as presented. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to adopt Article 20 as presented. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Wellman)

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April 28, 2021 12

Adopt Article 21 as presented

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to adopt Article 21 as presented. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to adopt Article 21 as presented. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Adopt Article 22 as presented

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to adopt Article 22 as presented. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to adopt Article 22 as presented. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Stronach)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Adopt Article 23 as presented

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to adopt Article 23 as presented. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to adopt Article 23 as presented. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Adopt Article 24 as presented

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to adopt Article 24 as presented. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. April 28, 2021 13 A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to adopt Article 24 as presented. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. April 28, 2021 13 A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Stronach)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

April 28, 2021 13

Adopt Article 25 as presented

Minutes, page 14

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to adopt Article 25 as presented. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to adopt Article 25 as presented. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Adopt Article 26 as presented

Minutes, page 14

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to adopt Article 26 as presented. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to adopt Article 26 as presented. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Johnson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Adopt Article 27 as presented

Minutes, page 14

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to adopt Article 27 as presented. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly April 28, 2021 14 Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to adopt Article 27 as presented. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly April 28, 2021 14 Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

April 28, 2021 14

Take no action

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to take no action. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to take no action. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Adopt Article 29 as presented

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to adopt Article 29 as presented. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to adopt Article 29 as presented. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Adopt Article 34 as presented

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to adopt Article 34 as presented. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. April 28, 2021 15 A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to adopt Article 34 as presented. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. April 28, 2021 15 A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

April 28, 2021 15

Adopt Article 35 as presented

Minutes, page 16

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to adopt Article 35 as presented. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to adopt Article 35 as presented. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Stronach)

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

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Waive the reading of the Articles

Minutes, page 16

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to waive the reading of the Articles. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to waive the reading of the Articles. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

Adopt Article 1 as adopted

Minutes, page 16

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to adopt Article 1 as adopted. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly April 28, 2021 16 Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to adopt Article 1 as adopted. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly April 28, 2021 16 Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Johnson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

April 28, 2021 16

Adopt Article 2 as adopted

Minutes, page 17

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to adopt Article 2 as adopted. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to adopt Article 2 as adopted. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 17 (PDF)

Adopt Article 3 as adopted

Minutes, page 17

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to adopt Article 3 as adopted. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to adopt Article 3 as adopted. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 17 (PDF)

Adopt Article 4 as adopted

Minutes, page 17

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to adopt Article 4 as adopted. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to adopt Article 4 as adopted. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Mackey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 17 (PDF)

April 28, 2021 17

Adjourn

Minutes, page 18

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: At approximately 10:00 p.m. Board Member Johnson made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Stronach, Board Member Johnson, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Wellman, and Chair Kelly Nay: MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0

From the minutes

“MOTION: At approximately 10:00 p.m. Board Member Johnson made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Stronach, Board Member Johnson, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Wellman, and Chair Kelly Nay: MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 18 (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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