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August 9, 2022
15 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Todd R. Johnson, James F. Mackey, Mark Kratman, Jayne E. Wellman, Jay Kelly
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
SCHEDULED ITEMS
Approve the Warrant for the State Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m
MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to approve the Warrant for the State Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to approve the Warrant for the State Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kelly, second: Wellman)
Approve the proposed election staff from August 2022, through August 2023
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the proposed election staff from August 2022, through August 2023. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the proposed election staff from August 2022, through August 2023. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)
Ms. Meredith Fahey Ms. Jacqueline Powers
Authorize the Chief of Police to staff the election precincts as deemed appropriate
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to authorize the Chief of Police to staff the election precincts as deemed appropriate. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to authorize the Chief of Police to staff the election precincts as deemed appropriate. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
Tewksbury Home Build/Town-Owned Lots
Authorize the sale of the property on 97 Florence Avenue, Lot 94-102 to Tewksbury Home Build
MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to authorize the sale of the property on 97 Florence Avenue, Lot 94-102 to Tewksbury Home Build. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 4 - 1 - 0. (Nay - Vice-Chair Mackey)
Yes: Johnson, Kelly, Kratman, WellmanNo: Mackey
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to authorize the sale of the property on 97 Florence Avenue, Lot 94-102 to Tewksbury Home Build. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 4 - 1 - 0. (Nay - Vice-Chair Mackey).” (Motion: Kelly, second: Wellman)
Approve the request to pay the outstanding taxes out of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund for property located at 97 Florence Avenue, Lot 94-102
MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to approve the request to pay the outstanding taxes out of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund for property located at 97 Florence Avenue, Lot 94-102. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 4 - 1 - 0. (Nay - Vice-Chair Mackey)
Yes: Johnson, Kelly, Kratman, WellmanNo: Mackey
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to approve the request to pay the outstanding taxes out of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund for property located at 97 Florence Avenue, Lot 94-102. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 4 - 1 - 0. (Nay - Vice-Chair Mackey).” (Motion: Kelly, second: Wellman)
Authorize the sale of lots 106-11, 106-12, 106-18, & 106-19 located on Rebecca Lane to Tewksbury Home Build & to authorize Mr. Montuori to execute associated documents
MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to authorize the sale of lots 106-11, 106-12, 106-18, & 106-19 located on Rebecca Lane to Tewksbury Home Build & to authorize Mr. Montuori to execute associated documents. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to authorize the sale of lots 106-11, 106-12, 106-18, & 106-19 located on Rebecca Lane to Tewksbury Home Build & to authorize Mr. Montuori to execute associated documents. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Wellman)
Approve the request to pay the outstanding taxes out of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund for property located on Rebecca Lane, lots 106-11, 106-12, 106-18, & 106-19
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the request to pay the outstanding taxes out of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund for property located on Rebecca Lane, lots 106-11, 106-12, 106-18, & 106-19. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the request to pay the outstanding taxes out of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund for property located on Rebecca Lane, lots 106-11, 106-12, 106-18, & 106-19. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)
Soldier On - Affordable Housing Trust Fund Request
Approve the request for $600,000 to be taken out of the Tewksbury Affordable Housing Trust Fund with the stipulation that Soldier On would collaborate with the community to have a local preference...
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the request for $600,000 to be taken out of the Tewksbury Affordable Housing Trust Fund with the stipulation that Soldier On would collaborate with the community to have a local preference for Tewksbury residents. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. MOTION FAILED: 2 - 3 - 0.
The minutes give the count as 2-3-0 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the request for $600,000 to be taken out of the Tewksbury Affordable Housing Trust Fund with the stipulation that Soldier On would collaborate with the community to have a local preference for Tewksbury residents. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. MOTION FAILED: 2 - 3 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Kelly)
Increase the Town of Tewksbury's commitment by $150,000 bringing the total commitment to $500,000
MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to increase the Town of Tewksbury's commitment by $150,000 bringing the total commitment to $500,000. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 2 - 0 (Nay - Board Member Kelly, & Board Member Kratman)
Yes: Johnson, Mackey, WellmanNo: Kelly, Kratman
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to increase the Town of Tewksbury's commitment by $150,000 bringing the total commitment to $500,000. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 2 - 0 (Nay - Board Member Kelly, & Board Member Kratman).” (Motion: Mackey, second: Wellman)
Starbucks Corporation Common Victualler License
Approve the Common Victualler License for Starbucks Corporation to operate a new drive-thru coffee shop located at 1800 Main Street
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the Common Victualler License for Starbucks Corporation to operate a new drive-thru coffee shop located at 1800 Main Street. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the Common Victualler License for Starbucks Corporation to operate a new drive-thru coffee shop located at 1800 Main Street. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)
Letter from Town of Andover - 1323 South Street
Approve the letter signed by all five members of the Select Board relative to 1323 South Street in Andover, MA
MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to approve the letter signed by all five members of the Select Board relative to 1323 South Street in Andover, MA. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to approve the letter signed by all five members of the Select Board relative to 1323 South Street in Andover, MA. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kelly, second: Mackey)
Appoint Mr. Eric Ryder, as a Planning Board designee, and Ms. Lori McDermott, Superintendent of Schools to the Elementary School Building Committee
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to appoint Mr. Eric Ryder, as a Planning Board designee, and Ms. Lori McDermott, Superintendent of Schools to the Elementary School Building Committee. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to appoint Mr. Eric Ryder, as a Planning Board designee, and Ms. Lori McDermott, Superintendent of Schools to the Elementary School Building Committee. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
TOWN MANAGER
Approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $4,972.50 for the period of July 1, 2022 - July 15, 2022
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $4,972.50 for the period of July 1, 2022 - July 15, 2022. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $4,972.50 for the period of July 1, 2022 - July 15, 2022. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Kelly)
MINUTES
Approve the above-listed sets of minutes as presented
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the above-listed sets of minutes as presented. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the above-listed sets of minutes as presented. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Mackey)
The goals were
Adjourn
Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, 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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