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May 11, 2021
14 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Jay Kelly, Jayne E. Wellman, James F. Mackey, Anne Marie Stronach, Todd R. Johnson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
SCHEDULED ITEMS
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to close the public hearing. 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 close the public hearing. 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)
Approve acceptance of the 2021 Cable Television Renewal Agreement with Verizon
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve acceptance of the 2021 Cable Television Renewal Agreement with Verizon. 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: MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve acceptance of the 2021 Cable Television Renewal Agreement with Verizon. 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: MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Stronach)
Waive reading the public hearing into the record
MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to waive reading the public hearing into the record. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. There were no other nominations. Board of Selectmen Page | 2 May 11, 2021 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 waive reading the public hearing into the record. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. There were no other nominations. Board of Selectmen Page | 2 May 11, 2021 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: Wellman)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. 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 close the public hearing. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. 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: Mackey)
Approve the transfer of the license as requested
MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to approve the transfer of the license as requested. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. 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: MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to approve the transfer of the license as requested. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. 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: MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Wellman)
Waive reading the public hearing into the record
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to waive reading the public hearing into the record. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. 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 Mackey made a motion to waive reading the public hearing into the record. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. 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: Mackey, second: Stronach)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. Board of Selectmen Page | 5 May 11, 2021 A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Stronach, Board Member Mackey, 4 Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: Board Member Wellman 1 MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 1 - 0.
Yes: Johnson, Kelly, Mackey, StronachNo: Wellman
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. Board of Selectmen Page | 5 May 11, 2021 A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Stronach, Board Member Mackey, 4 Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: Board Member Wellman 1 MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 1 - 0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Mackey)
Approve the "Ladies Night" on June 3, 2021; the "Luau" on August 19th; the "Dueling Pianos" on July 2nd; and the "Comedy Show" on June 25th. (No lives bands - to be performed via...
MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to approve the "Ladies Night" on June 3, 2021; the "Luau" on August 19th; the "Dueling Pianos" on July 2nd; and the "Comedy Show" on June 25th. (No lives bands - to be performed via amplification/decibel controlled system.) Chair Kelly seconded the motion. Discussion: Mr. MacLaren said he had no problem with putting the bands on hold to allow for sound testing and to invite the Board of Selectmen and the neighbors to a site visit and further discussion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Stronach, Board Member Mackey, 3 and Chair Kelly Nay: Board Member Johnson, and Board Member Wellman 2 MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 2 - 0.
Yes: Kelly, Mackey, StronachNo: Johnson, Wellman
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to approve the "Ladies Night" on June 3, 2021; the "Luau" on August 19th; the "Dueling Pianos" on July 2nd; and the "Comedy Show" on June 25th. (No lives bands - to be performed via amplification/decibel controlled system.) Chair Kelly seconded the motion. Discussion: Mr. MacLaren said he had no problem with putting the bands on hold to allow for sound testing and to invite the Board of Selectmen and the neighbors to a site visit and further discussion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Stronach, Board Member Mackey, 3 and Chair Kelly Nay: Board Member Johnson, and Board Member Wellman 2 MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 2 - 0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Kelly)
Take the remaining items under advisement until the May 25, 2021, Select Board meeting
MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to take the remaining items under advisement until the May 25, 2021, Select Board meeting. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. Board of Selectmen Page | 6 May 11, 2021 A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Stronach, Board Member Mackey, 5 Board Member Johnson, Board Member Wellman, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to take the remaining items under advisement until the May 25, 2021, Select Board meeting. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. Board of Selectmen Page | 6 May 11, 2021 A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Stronach, Board Member Mackey, 5 Board Member Johnson, Board Member Wellman, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)
NEW BUSINESS
Authorize Mr. Montuori to sign the document regarding the Notice of Activity and Land Use for Sutton Brook
MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to authorize Mr. Montuori to sign the document regarding the Notice of Activity and Land Use for Sutton Brook. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. Board of Selectmen Page | 7 May 11, 2021 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: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to authorize Mr. Montuori to sign the document regarding the Notice of Activity and Land Use for Sutton Brook. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. Board of Selectmen Page | 7 May 11, 2021 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: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)
Approve the letter of support and authorize Chair Kelly to sign it
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the letter of support and authorize Chair Kelly to sign it. Board Member Stronach 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: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the letter of support and authorize Chair Kelly to sign it. Board Member Stronach 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: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.” (Motion: Wellman, second: Stronach)
TOWN MANAGER
Approve Town Counsel's invoice from March 16, 2021, through March 31, 2021, in the amount of $3,740
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve Town Counsel's invoice from March 16, 2021, through March 31, 2021, in the amount of $3,740. Board Member Johnson 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: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve Town Counsel's invoice from March 16, 2021, through March 31, 2021, in the amount of $3,740. Board Member Johnson 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: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.” (Motion: Wellman, second: Johnson)
Approve Town Counsel's invoice from April 1, 2021, through April 15, 2021, in the amount of $5,270
MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to approve Town Counsel's invoice from April 1, 2021, through April 15, 2021, in the amount of $5,270. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Stronach, Board Member Johnson, 4 Board Member Wellman, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 1 (Abstained - Board Member Mackey)
Yes: Johnson, Kelly, Stronach, WellmanAbstained: Mackey
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to approve Town Counsel's invoice from April 1, 2021, through April 15, 2021, in the amount of $5,270. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Stronach, Board Member Johnson, 4 Board Member Wellman, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 1 (Abstained - Board Member Mackey).” (Motion: Johnson, second: Wellman)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
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)
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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