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September 14, 2021
37 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Jay Kelly, Jayne E. Wellman, James F. Mackey, Todd R. Johnson, Anne Marie Stronach
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Anne Marie Stronach arrived after the meeting began (7:08 p.m.).
Every vote, in order
Waive reading the public hearing notice into the record
MOTION: Vice-Chair Wellman made a motion to waive reading the public hearing notice into the record. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED: 4-0-0.
Yes: Johnson, Kelly, Mackey, WellmanThe attendance list says Anne Marie Stronach arrived late (7:08 p.m.); the count (4-0-0) matches the 4 other members present, so Anne Marie Stronach is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Wellman made a motion to waive reading the public hearing notice into the record. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Johnson)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to close the public hearing. Vice-Chair Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to close the public hearing. Vice-Chair Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Wellman)
Approve the Liquor License Transfer and Change of Location Application from Radhe Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Crystals General Store to EKS Corporation d/b/a/ Shell Food Mart
MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to approve the Liquor License Transfer and Change of Location Application from Radhe Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Crystals General Store to EKS Corporation d/b/a/ Shell Food Mart. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to approve the Liquor License Transfer and Change of Location Application from Radhe Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Crystals General Store to EKS Corporation d/b/a/ Shell Food Mart. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Mackey)
Waive reading the public hearing notice into the record
MOTION: Vice-Chair Wellman made a motion to waive reading the public hearing notice into the record. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Wellman made a motion to waive reading the public hearing notice into the record. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Johnson)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Vice-Chair Wellman made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Wellman made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Stronach)
Approve National Grid Conduit Petition #304 14537 - Livingston Street, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to approve National Grid Conduit Petition #304 14537 - Livingston Street, as presented. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to approve National Grid Conduit Petition #304 14537 - Livingston Street, as presented. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Stronach)
Waive reading the public hearing notice into the record
MOTION: Vice-Chair Wellman made a motion to waive reading the public hearing notice into the record. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Wellman made a motion to waive reading the public hearing notice into the record. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Vice-Chair Wellman made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Wellman made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)
Approve National Grid Conduit Petition #30414537 - Grammy's Way, as presented
MOTION: Vice-Chair Wellman made a motion to approve National Grid Conduit Petition #30414537 - Grammy's Way, as presented. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Wellman made a motion to approve National Grid Conduit Petition #30414537 - Grammy's Way, as presented. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)
Public Hearing to Lay Out Robbie Terris Way
Waive reading the public hearing notice into the record
MOTION: Vice-Chair Wellman made a motion to waive reading the public hearing notice into the record. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Wellman made a motion to waive reading the public hearing notice into the record. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Johnson)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Vice-Chair Wellman made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Wellman made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Stronach)
Approve the layout and acceptance of Robbie Terris Way
MOTION: Vice-Chair Wellman made a motion to approve the layout and acceptance of Robbie Terris Way. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Wellman made a motion to approve the layout and acceptance of Robbie Terris Way. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)
Authorize the Town Manager to execute a revised sewer and water connection agreement for the aforementioned parties, subject to compliance with the indemnification provisions and insurance...
MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to execute a revised sewer and water connection agreement for the aforementioned parties, subject to compliance with the indemnification provisions and insurance provisions cited in §8 of the agreement. Vice-Chair Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to execute a revised sewer and water connection agreement for the aforementioned parties, subject to compliance with the indemnification provisions and insurance provisions cited in §8 of the agreement. Vice-Chair Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Wellman)
Appoint Mr. Mark Bertonassi, Building Commissioner, to the Zoning Bylaw Committee
MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to appoint Mr. Mark Bertonassi, Building Commissioner, to the Zoning Bylaw Committee. Vice-Chair Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to appoint Mr. Mark Bertonassi, Building Commissioner, to the Zoning Bylaw Committee. Vice-Chair Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Wellman)
Nominate Mr. Timothy Swett for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2022
MOTION: Vice-Chair Wellman made a motion to nominate Mr. Timothy Swett for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2022. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Wellman made a motion to nominate Mr. Timothy Swett for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2022. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Johnson)
Nominate Ms. Danielle Corsino for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2022
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to nominate Ms. Danielle Corsino for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2022. Vice-Chair Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to nominate Ms. Danielle Corsino for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2022. Vice-Chair Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Wellman)
Nominate Mr. Mark Kratman for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2022
MOTION: Chair Kelly made a motion to nominate Mr. Mark Kratman for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2022. Vice-Chair Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Chair Kelly made a motion to nominate Mr. Mark Kratman for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2022. Vice-Chair Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0..” (Motion: Kelly, second: Wellman)
Nominate Mr. Jacob Brothers for a one-year term to expire on June 29, 2022
MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to nominate Mr. Jacob Brothers for a one-year term to expire on June 29, 2022. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to nominate Mr. Jacob Brothers for a one-year term to expire on June 29, 2022. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Johnson)
Nominate all seven people who applied for a two- year term to expire on June 30, 2024
MOTION: Vice-Chair Wellman made a motion to nominate all seven people who applied for a two- year term to expire on June 30, 2024. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Wellman made a motion to nominate all seven people who applied for a two- year term to expire on June 30, 2024. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Johnson)
Nominate Mr. John Buckley for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2022
MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to nominate Mr. John Buckley for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2022. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to nominate Mr. John Buckley for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2022. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Stronach)
Nominate Mr. Arafat Akbar for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2022
MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to nominate Mr. Arafat Akbar for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2022. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to nominate Mr. Arafat Akbar for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2022. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Johnson)
Nominate Ms. Barbara Chappie for a one- year term to expire on June 30, 2022
MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to nominate Ms. Barbara Chappie for a one- year term to expire on June 30, 2022. Vice-Chair Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to nominate Ms. Barbara Chappie for a one- year term to expire on June 30, 2022. Vice-Chair Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)
Nominate Ms. Erin Knyff for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2022
MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to nominate Ms. Erin Knyff for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2022. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion Le ONY VT Sn cate MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to nominate Ms. Erin Knyff for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2022. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion Le ONY VT Sn cate MOTION PASSED 5-0-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Johnson)
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Nominate Ms. Rene Reyer for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2022
MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to nominate Ms. Rene Reyer for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2022. Vice-Chair Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to nominate Ms. Rene Reyer for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2022. Vice-Chair Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)
Nominate Ms. Kara Sennott for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2022
MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to nominate Ms. Kara Sennott for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2022. Vice-Chair Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to nominate Ms. Kara Sennott for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2022. Vice-Chair Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)
Nominate Mr. Corey Sherbino for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2022
MOTION: Vice-Chair Wellman made a motion to nominate Mr. Corey Sherbino for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2022. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Wellman made a motion to nominate Mr. Corey Sherbino for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2022. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Johnson)
Nominate Ms. Maria Sandra Schram for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2022
MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to nominate Ms. Maria Sandra Schram for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2022. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to nominate Ms. Maria Sandra Schram for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2022. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Stronach)
Nominate Ms. Ashley Lynn Turner for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2022
MOTION: Vice-Chair Wellman made a motion to nominate Ms. Ashley Lynn Turner for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2022. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Wellman made a motion to nominate Ms. Ashley Lynn Turner for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2022. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Johnson)
Nominate Ms. Kayla Biagioni-Smith to the Resident-at-Large position for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2022
MOTION: Vice-Chair Wellman made a motion to nominate Ms. Kayla Biagioni-Smith to the Resident-at-Large position for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2022. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Wellman made a motion to nominate Ms. Kayla Biagioni-Smith to the Resident-at-Large position for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2022. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Stronach)
Nominate Mr. Joseph Carey for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2022
MOTION: Vice-Chair Wellman made a motion to nominate Mr. Joseph Carey for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2022. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. ae oO ee MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Wellman made a motion to nominate Mr. Joseph Carey for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2022. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. ae oO ee MOTION PASSED 5-0-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)
Appoint Mr. Al Rego, Town Accountant to the position of Record Access Officer
MOTION: Vice-Chair Wellman made a motion to appoint Mr. Al Rego, Town Accountant to the position of Record Access Officer. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Wellman made a motion to appoint Mr. Al Rego, Town Accountant to the position of Record Access Officer. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Johnson)
Town Counsel Invoice
Approve the invoice from Town Counsel in the amount of $2,720.60 for the period of July 16, 2021 - July 31, 2021
MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to approve the invoice from Town Counsel in the amount of $2,720.60 for the period of July 16, 2021 - July 31, 2021. Vice-Chair Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to approve the invoice from Town Counsel in the amount of $2,720.60 for the period of July 16, 2021 - July 31, 2021. Vice-Chair Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)
Approve the invoice from Town Counsel in the amount of $3,017.50 for the period of August 1, 2021 - August 15, 2021
MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to approve the invoice from Town Counsel in the amount of $3,017.50 for the period of August 1, 2021 - August 15, 2021. Vice-Chair Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to approve the invoice from Town Counsel in the amount of $3,017.50 for the period of August 1, 2021 - August 15, 2021. Vice-Chair Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)
Approve the minutes from March 23, 2021, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to approve the minutes from March 23, 2021, as presented. Vice-Chair Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 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 minutes from March 23, 2021, as presented. Vice-Chair Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 3-0-2. (Abstained - Board Member Johnson & Board Member Mackey).” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)
Approve the minutes from April 28, 2021, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to approve the minutes from April 28, 2021, as presented. Vice-Chair Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to approve the minutes from April 28, 2021, as presented. Vice-Chair Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)
Approve the minutes from May 11, 2021, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to approve the minutes from May 11, 2021, as presented. Vice-Chair Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Stronach made a motion to approve the minutes from May 11, 2021, as presented. Vice-Chair Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)
Adjourn
MOTION: At approximately 8:31 p.m. Vice-Chair Wellman made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: At approximately 8:31 p.m. Vice-Chair Wellman made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0..” (Motion: Wellman, 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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