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November 30, 2021
9 recorded votes, 1 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 took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Tax Classification Hearing (Public Hearing)
Waive the reading of the public notice into the record
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to waive the reading of the public notice into the record. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Mackey, 5 Board Member Johnson, Board Member Stronach, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to waive the reading of the public notice into the record. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Mackey, 5 Board Member Johnson, Board Member Stronach, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Johnson)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Mackey, 5 Board Member Johnson, Board Member Stronach, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Mackey, 5 Board Member Johnson, Board Member Stronach, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Johnson)
Approve the minimum residential factor of 0.8870 or a 1.59% CIP shift
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the minimum residential factor of 0.8870 or a 1.59% CIP shift. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Mackey, 4 Board Member Johnson, and Board Member Stronach, Nay: Chair Kelly 1 MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 1 - 0.
Yes: Johnson, Mackey, Stronach, WellmanNo: Kelly
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the minimum residential factor of 0.8870 or a 1.59% CIP shift. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Mackey, 4 Board Member Johnson, and Board Member Stronach, Nay: Chair Kelly 1 MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 1 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Johnson)
Not allow for a residential exemption based on the Town Manager's recommendation
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to not allow for a residential exemption based on the Town Manager's recommendation. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Mackey, 5 Board Member Johnson, Board Member Stronach, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to not allow for a residential exemption based on the Town Manager's recommendation. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Mackey, 5 Board Member Johnson, Board Member Stronach, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Johnson)
Not allow for a small commercial exemption. based on the Town Manager's recommendation
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to not allow for a small commercial exemption. based on the Town Manager's recommendation. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Mackey, 5 Board Member Johnson, Board Member Stronach, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to not allow for a small commercial exemption. based on the Town Manager's recommendation. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Mackey, 5 Board Member Johnson, Board Member Stronach, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Johnson)
Not allow for a discount for open space, as the town did not have any classified open space, exemption, based on the Town Manager's recommendation
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to not allow for a discount for open space, as the town did not have any classified open space, exemption, based on the Town Manager's recommendation. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Mackey, 5 Board Member Johnson, Board Member Stronach, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to not allow for a discount for open space, as the town did not have any classified open space, exemption, based on the Town Manager's recommendation. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Mackey, 5 Board Member Johnson, Board Member Stronach, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Johnson)
Table the item to allow Mr. Graham the necessary time to produce the information requested by the Board
MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to table the item to allow Mr. Graham the necessary time to produce the information requested by the Board. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Mackey, 5 Board Member Johnson, Board Member Stronach, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Johnson made a motion to table the item to allow Mr. Graham the necessary time to produce the information requested by the Board. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Mackey, 5 Board Member Johnson, Board Member Stronach, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Mackey)
MINUTES
Approve the minutes from the June 8, 2021; June 29, 2021; July 13, 2021; and August 17, 2021, meetings as presented
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the minutes from the June 8, 2021; June 29, 2021; July 13, 2021; and August 17, 2021, meetings as presented. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Mackey, 5 Board Member Johnson, Board Member Stronach, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the minutes from the June 8, 2021; June 29, 2021; July 13, 2021; and August 17, 2021, meetings as presented. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Mackey, 5 Board Member Johnson, Board Member Stronach, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Johnson)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: At approximately 9:34 p.m. Board Member Wellman made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Mackey, 5 Board Member Johnson, Board Member Stronach, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: At approximately 9:34 p.m. Board Member Wellman made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Mackey, 5 Board Member Johnson, Board Member Stronach, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)
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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