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Tewksbury Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

June 15, 2021

7 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

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

Absent: None

During the meeting:

  • Jayne E. Wellman took part remotely.
  • James F. Mackey took part remotely.

Every vote, in order

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Approve the expenditure for a consultant in the amount of $30,000

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to approve the expenditure for a consultant in the amount of $30,000. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. A roll cali vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Mackey, 5 Board Member Stronach, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to approve the expenditure for a consultant in the amount of $30,000. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. A roll cali vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Mackey, 5 Board Member Stronach, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Johnson)

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

Seek the assistance of the Town Manager to work with the Board of Selectmen to construct a policy relative to the issuance of proclamations and other methods of expression such as flag raising and...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to seek the assistance of the Town Manager to work with the Board of Selectmen to construct a policy relative to the issuance of proclamations and other methods of expression such as flag raising and other associated symbolism. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. Discussion: Chair Kelly commented that he did feel a proclamation was needed to believe and support something. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Mackey, 5 Board Member Stronach, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to seek the assistance of the Town Manager to work with the Board of Selectmen to construct a policy relative to the issuance of proclamations and other methods of expression such as flag raising and other associated symbolism. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. Discussion: Chair Kelly commented that he did feel a proclamation was needed to believe and support something. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Mackey, 5 Board Member Stronach, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Stronach)

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

Board Member Stronach, Board Member Johnson,

Formally recognize that June Pride Month be part of the official record and in the meeting minutes of June 15, 2021

Minutes, page 4

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Wellman requested that the Board of Selectmen formally recognize that June Pride Month be part of the official record and in the meeting minutes of June 15, 2021. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Mackey, 5 Board Member Stronach, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5-0-0.

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Wellman requested that the Board of Selectmen formally recognize that June Pride Month be part of the official record and in the meeting minutes of June 15, 2021. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Mackey, 5 Board Member Stronach, Board Member Johnson, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5-0-0..” (second: Johnson)

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

Approve the invoice from Town Counsel for the period of May 1, 2021 - May 15, 2021, in the amount of $5,397.50

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to approve the invoice from Town Counsel for the period of May 1, 2021 - May 15, 2021, in the amount of $5,397.50. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Mackey, 5 Board Member Stronach, Board Member Johnson, 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 for the period of May 1, 2021 - May 15, 2021, in the amount of $5,397.50. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Mackey, 5 Board Member Stronach, 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)

Approve the above listed sets of minutes as presented

Minutes, page 6

Approve minutesPassed · 3–0

MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to approve the above listed sets of minutes 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, 3 and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 3-0-2. (Abstained -- Board Member Johnson & Board Member Mackey)

Yes: Kelly, Stronach, WellmanAbstained: Johnson, Mackey

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to approve the above listed sets of minutes 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, 3 and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 3-0-2. (Abstained -- Board Member Johnson & Board Member Mackey).” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)

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

Approve minutesPassed · 3–0

MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to approve the above listed sets of minutes 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, 3 and Chair Kelly Nay: | 0 MOTION CARRIED: 3-0-2. (Abstained - Board Member Johnson & Board Member Mackey)

Yes: Kelly, Stronach, WellmanAbstained: Johnson, Mackey

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to approve the above listed sets of minutes 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, 3 and Chair Kelly Nay: | 0 MOTION CARRIED: 3-0-2. (Abstained - Board Member Johnson & Board Member Mackey).” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)

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

Chair Kelly

Adjourn

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: At approximately 8:34 p.m. Board Member Johnson made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. A roll calt vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Johnson, Board Member Mackey, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: At approximately 8:34 p.m. Board Member Johnson made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. A roll calt vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Johnson, Board Member Mackey, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Stronach)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (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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