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May 25, 2021
8 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Jay Kelly, Jayne E. Wellman, James F. Mackey, Todd R. Johnson, Anne Marie Stronach
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Todd R. Johnson arrived after the meeting began (8:00 p.m.).
Every vote, in order
Approve the entertainment dates for Ladies Night, the Luau, the Comedy Show, Movie Night, DJ & Microphone, and Dueling Pianos for the nights of July 2" and July 16" only and have the applicant...
MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to approve the entertainment dates for Ladies Night, the Luau, the Comedy Show, Movie Night, DJ & Microphone, and Dueling Pianos for the nights of July 2" and July 16" only and have the applicant return to the Board for the August & September dates. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. W? .s Discussion: oo Ww J = == Board Member Stronach asked Mr. MacLaren what the sound decibel was when the dueling pianos % u?.: were being played. He said he had never had a violation for the dueling pianos. Further, he said wos it would be impossible to book and advertise entertainment in July for August & September. Or ae 15% coA roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: ral ve fos a <Yay: Board Member Wellman & Board Member Johnson 2 mo o~ Nay: Board Member Stronach, Board Member Mackey & 3 Chair Kelly MOTION FAILED 3 - 2-0.
Yes: Johnson, WellmanNo: Kelly, Mackey, StronachThe minutes record the motion as failed and write the count as 3-2-0; the roll call names 2 members voting yes and 3 voting no, so the count is written with the no votes first. Shown as the motion was made, failed.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to approve the entertainment dates for Ladies Night, the Luau, the Comedy Show, Movie Night, DJ & Microphone, and Dueling Pianos for the nights of July 2" and July 16" only and have the applicant return to the Board for the August & September dates. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. W? .s Discussion: oo Ww J = == Board Member Stronach asked Mr. MacLaren what the sound decibel was when the dueling pianos % u?.: were being played. He said he had never had a violation for the dueling pianos. Further, he said wos it would be impossible to book and advertise entertainment in July for August & September. Or ae 15% coA roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: ral ve fos a <Yay: Board Member Wellman & Board Member Johnson 2 mo o~ Nay: Board Member Stronach, Board Member Mackey & 3 Chair Kelly MOTION FAILED 3 - 2-0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Stronach)
Accept and approve the applicant's document in its entirety with the addition of having a police detail at the July 2" & July 16" Dueling Pianos events
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to accept and approve the applicant's document in its entirety with the addition of having a police detail at the July 2" & July 16" Dueling Pianos events. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yay: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 4 Board Member Mackey, & Chair Kelly Nay: Board Member Johnson 1 MOTION PASSED 4-1-0.
Yes: Kelly, Mackey, Stronach, WellmanNo: Johnson
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to accept and approve the applicant's document in its entirety with the addition of having a police detail at the July 2" & July 16" Dueling Pianos events. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yay: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 4 Board Member Mackey, & Chair Kelly Nay: Board Member Johnson 1 MOTION PASSED 4-1-0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Stronach)
School Committee Designee for the Elementary School Building Committee
Appoint School Committee Member Stadtman as the School Committee Designee for the Elementary School Building Committee
MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to appoint School Committee Member Stadtman as the School Committee Designee for the Elementary School Building Committee. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yay: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson & Chair Kelly id re = «<I Nay: 0 I je SE nT a722>- 2=MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to appoint School Committee Member Stadtman as the School Committee Designee for the Elementary School Building Committee. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yay: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson & Chair Kelly id re = «<I Nay: 0 I je SE nT a722>- 2=MOTION PASSED 5-0-0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Wellman)
Rescind the Emergency Order regarding Personal Care Services
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to rescind the Emergency Order regarding Personal Care Services. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yay: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson & Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to rescind the Emergency Order regarding Personal Care Services. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yay: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson & Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION PASSED 5-0-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Stronach)
Rescind the Declaration of Emergency Order for the Town of Tewksbury contingent upon the Governor rescinding the state's order effective June 5, 2021
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to rescind the Declaration of Emergency Order for the Town of Tewksbury contingent upon the Governor rescinding the state's order effective June 5, 2021. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yay: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson & Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to rescind the Declaration of Emergency Order for the Town of Tewksbury contingent upon the Governor rescinding the state's order effective June 5, 2021. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yay: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson & Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION PASSED 5-0-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)
Approve the invoice from Town Counsel in the amount of $4,717.50 for the period of April 16, 2021 - April 30, 2021
MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to approve the invoice from Town Counsel in the amount of $4,717.50 for the period of April 16, 2021 - April 30, 2021. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yay: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 4 Board Member Johnson & Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION PASSED 4-0-1. (Abstained -- Board Member Mackey)
Yes: Johnson, Kelly, Stronach, WellmanAbstained: Mackey
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to approve the invoice from Town Counsel in the amount of $4,717.50 for the period of April 16, 2021 - April 30, 2021. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yay: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 4 Board Member Johnson & Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION PASSED 4-0-1. (Abstained -- Board Member Mackey).” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)
Approve the minutes from January 26, 2021, z "7 cv ~-€S presented
MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to approve the minutes from January 26, 2021, z "7 cv ~-€S presented. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. a rae) = = Pov aaat <A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: <r ~ m «Yay: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 4 Board Member Mackey & Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION PASSED 4-0-1. (Abstained - Board Member Johnson)
Yes: Kelly, Mackey, Stronach, WellmanAbstained: Johnson
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to approve the minutes from January 26, 2021, z "7 cv ~-€S presented. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. a rae) = = Pov aaat <A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: <r ~ m «Yay: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 4 Board Member Mackey & Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION PASSED 4-0-1. (Abstained - Board Member Johnson).” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)
Enter an Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Law 39 23(b) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel and contract negotiations with...
MOTION: At approximately 9:07 p.m. Board Member Johnson made a motion to enter an Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Law 39 23(b) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel and contract negotiations with non-union wo _ personnel. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. The meeting would be adjourned after es \ the Executive Session. a = _ ED aA roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: you * pase &: Yay: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 ate ww Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson 2a = & Chair Kelly oi = 2 eWay: 0 MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: At approximately 9:07 p.m. Board Member Johnson made a motion to enter an Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Law 39 23(b) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel and contract negotiations with non-union wo _ personnel. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. The meeting would be adjourned after es \ the Executive Session. a = _ ED aA roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: you * pase &: Yay: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 ate ww Board Member Mackey, Board Member Johnson 2a = & Chair Kelly oi = 2 eWay: 0 MOTION PASSED 5-0-0..” (Motion: Johnson, 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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