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August 17, 2021
15 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include James F. Mackey, who is counted absent.
Present: Jay Kelly, Jayne E. Wellman, Anne Marie Stronach, Todd R. Johnson
Absent: James F. Mackey
Every vote, in order
SCHEDULED ITEMS
Waive reading the public hearing notice into the record
MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to waive reading the public hearing notice into the record. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
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“MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to waive reading the public hearing notice into the record. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Stronach)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
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“MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Stronach)
Approve the pole relocation petition #30341146 as requested
MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to approve the pole relocation petition #30341146 as requested. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
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“MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to approve the pole relocation petition #30341146 as requested. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Stronach)
Waive reading the public hearing notice into the record
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to waive reading the public hearing notice into the record. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to waive reading the public hearing notice into the record. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Stronach)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
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“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Johnson)
Approve the pole relocation petition #30351220 as requested
MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to approve the pole relocation petition #30351220 as requested. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to approve the pole relocation petition #30351220 as requested. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Stronach)
Ms. Julie Bonavita Application for Public Events & Celebrations Committee
Appoint Ms. Julie Bonavita to the Public Events & Celebrations Committee
MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to appoint Ms. Julie Bonavita to the Public Events & Celebrations Committee. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
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“MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to appoint Ms. Julie Bonavita to the Public Events & Celebrations Committee. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)
Adjust Ms. Cheryl Wight's appointment to the Housing Authority Tenant Member to a five-year term to expire on June 30, 2026
MOTION: Board Member Stronach a motion to adjust Ms. Cheryl Wight's appointment to the Housing Authority Tenant Member to a five-year term to expire on June 30, 2026. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Stronach a motion to adjust Ms. Cheryl Wight's appointment to the Housing Authority Tenant Member to a five-year term to expire on June 30, 2026. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..”
Berna's Great Legs 5K Race - August 19, 2021
Approve "Berna's Great Legs 5K Race" on August 19, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. contingent on the concerns of the Safety Officer being met
MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to approve "Berna's Great Legs 5K Race" on August 19, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. contingent on the concerns of the Safety Officer being met. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to approve "Berna's Great Legs 5K Race" on August 19, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. contingent on the concerns of the Safety Officer being met. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)
Approve the request for an easement and authorize the Town Manager to execute it once he received final legal approval
MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to approve the request for an easement and authorize the Town Manager to execute it once he received final legal approval. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to approve the request for an easement and authorize the Town Manager to execute it once he received final legal approval. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Wellman)
Authorize the Town Manager to enter into an agreement to hire Attorney Mark Bobrowski as Special Counsel on the proposed project
MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to enter into an agreement to hire Attorney Mark Bobrowski as Special Counsel on the proposed project. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
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“MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to enter into an agreement to hire Attorney Mark Bobrowski as Special Counsel on the proposed project. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Stronach)
Warrant Articles Changing Board of Selectmen to Select Board
Put forth the three above noted Articles on the Warrant for Special Town Meeting in October
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion that the Board of Selectmen put forth the three above noted Articles on the Warrant for Special Town Meeting in October. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 1 - 0. (Nay - Chair Kelly)
Yes: Johnson, Stronach, WellmanNo: Kelly
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion that the Board of Selectmen put forth the three above noted Articles on the Warrant for Special Town Meeting in October. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 1 - 0. (Nay - Chair Kelly).” (Motion: Wellman, second: Stronach)
Approve Town Counsel's Invoice for the period of July 1, 2021 - July 15, 2021, in the amount of $3,357.50
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve Town Counsel's Invoice for the period of July 1, 2021 - July 15, 2021, in the amount of $3,357.50. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve Town Counsel's Invoice for the period of July 1, 2021 - July 15, 2021, in the amount of $3,357.50. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Johnson)
MINUTES
Approve the minutes as indicated below as presented
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the minutes as indicated below as presented. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. June 13, 2019 - Regular Session July 1, 2019 - Regular Session August 13, 2019 - Regular Session February 11, 2020 - Regular Session March 20, 2020 - Regular Session June 11, 2020 - Regular Session MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 1. (Abstain - Board Member Johnson)
Yes: Kelly, Stronach, WellmanAbstained: Johnson
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the minutes as indicated below as presented. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. June 13, 2019 - Regular Session July 1, 2019 - Regular Session August 13, 2019 - Regular Session February 11, 2020 - Regular Session March 20, 2020 - Regular Session June 11, 2020 - Regular Session MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 1. (Abstain - Board Member Johnson).” (Motion: Wellman, second: Stronach)
June 13, 2019 - Regular Session
Table the minutes as indicated below
MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to table the minutes as indicated below. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. September 15, 2020 - Regular Session November 17, 2020 - Regular Session February 9, 2021 - Regular Session April 28, 2021 - Regular Session MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to table the minutes as indicated below. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. September 15, 2020 - Regular Session November 17, 2020 - Regular Session February 9, 2021 - Regular Session April 28, 2021 - Regular Session MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Stronach, 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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