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September 13, 2022
30 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Todd R. Johnson, James F. Mackey, Mark Kratman, Jayne E. Wellman, Jay Kelly
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Strongwater Farm - One-Day Liquor License & Entertainment License (Public Hearing)
Waive the reading of the public hearing into the record
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to waive the reading of the public hearing into the record. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to waive the reading of the public hearing into the record. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kelly)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
Approve the request for a one-day liquor license
MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to approve the request for a one-day liquor license. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to approve the request for a one-day liquor license. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kelly, second: Mackey)
Approve the request for a one-day entertainment license
MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to approve the request for a one-day entertainment license. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to approve the request for a one-day entertainment license. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Wellman)
Approve the request for a one-day liquor license
MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to approve the request for a one-day liquor license. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to approve the request for a one-day liquor license. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Wellman)
Waive the reading of the public hearing notices into the record
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to waive the reading of the public hearing notices into the record. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to waive the reading of the public hearing notices into the record. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)
Chair Johnson noted the applicant was asking for three items
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kratman)
Approve the pouring permit (as described below) for the hours of 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. seven days per week
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the pouring permit (as described below) for the hours of 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. seven days per week. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. Application for a farmer-brewery pouring permit pursuant to M.G.L. c 138, §19C9n) within 466 SF area adjacent to the farmer-brewery production area in the basement of the building on the property; and MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the pouring permit (as described below) for the hours of 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. seven days per week. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. Application for a farmer-brewery pouring permit pursuant to M.G.L. c 138, §19C9n) within 466 SF area adjacent to the farmer-brewery production area in the basement of the building on the property; and MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kelly)
MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to approve the pouring permit (as described below) for the hours of 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. seven days per week. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion Application for a farmer-distillery pouring permit pursuant to M.G.L. c. 138, §19E(o) within 106 SF area adjacent to the farmer-distillery production area in the basement of the building on the property; and MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to approve the pouring permit (as described below) for the hours of 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. seven days per week. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion Application for a farmer-distillery pouring permit pursuant to M.G.L. c. 138, §19E(o) within 106 SF area adjacent to the farmer-distillery production area in the basement of the building on the property; and MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kelly, second: Wellman)
Approve the alteration of premises as described below
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the alteration of premises as described below. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. Application for alteration of the premises licensed under M.G.L. c. 138, §19C(n) to allow for the pouring of distilled spirits and malt beverages throughout the licensed premises pursuant to M.G.L. c. 138, §19H. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the alteration of premises as described below. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. Application for alteration of the premises licensed under M.G.L. c. 138, §19C(n) to allow for the pouring of distilled spirits and malt beverages throughout the licensed premises pursuant to M.G.L. c. 138, §19H. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kelly)
Blisspoint LLC d/b/a Blisspoint Meadery - Liquor License
Approve a one-day liquor license for Blisspoint LLC d/b/a Blisspoint Meadery to sell wine at the Community Market on September 15, 2022, & September 29, 2022
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve a one-day liquor license for Blisspoint LLC d/b/a Blisspoint Meadery to sell wine at the Community Market on September 15, 2022, & September 29, 2022. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve a one-day liquor license for Blisspoint LLC d/b/a Blisspoint Meadery to sell wine at the Community Market on September 15, 2022, & September 29, 2022. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kelly)
Tree Removal (Public Hearing)
Accept the recommendation of Mr. Gilbert, Director of Public Works to remove the two White Pines, and the Red Oak to be replaced with six public shade trees on the boundary line of the properties
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to accept the recommendation of Mr. Gilbert, Director of Public Works to remove the two White Pines, and the Red Oak to be replaced with six public shade trees on the boundary line of the properties. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to accept the recommendation of Mr. Gilbert, Director of Public Works to remove the two White Pines, and the Red Oak to be replaced with six public shade trees on the boundary line of the properties. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kratman)
NEW BUSINESS
Accept the $500.00 donation from the Lowell Five Cent Savings Bank to be used for the Annual Public Safety Night with the Select Board's sincere appreciation
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to accept the $500.00 donation from the Lowell Five Cent Savings Bank to be used for the Annual Public Safety Night with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to accept the $500.00 donation from the Lowell Five Cent Savings Bank to be used for the Annual Public Safety Night with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
Appointment to Massachusetts Cultural Council & Local Historic District Study
Nominate Patricia Stratis to the Massachusetts Cultural Council as well as the Local Historic District Study
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to nominate Patricia Stratis to the Massachusetts Cultural Council as well as the Local Historic District Study. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to nominate Patricia Stratis to the Massachusetts Cultural Council as well as the Local Historic District Study. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kelly)
Reduce the size of the committee from ten seats to eight seats
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to reduce the size of the committee from ten seats to eight seats. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to reduce the size of the committee from ten seats to eight seats. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kelly)
Make the three positions appointed by town staff; the Town Manager, the Police Chief, and the Superintendent of Schools be full voting members of the Tewksbury Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion...
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to make the three positions appointed by town staff; the Town Manager, the Police Chief, and the Superintendent of Schools be full voting members of the Tewksbury Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Advisory Committee. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to make the three positions appointed by town staff; the Town Manager, the Police Chief, and the Superintendent of Schools be full voting members of the Tewksbury Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Advisory Committee. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kelly)
Retail Marijuana Regulations
Approve the Retail Marijuana Regulations contingent upon the passage of the associated Warrant Articles at the Special Town Meeting
MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to approve the Retail Marijuana Regulations contingent upon the passage of the associated Warrant Articles at the Special Town Meeting. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to approve the Retail Marijuana Regulations contingent upon the passage of the associated Warrant Articles at the Special Town Meeting. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kelly, second: Wellman)
Special Town Meeting Articles
Recommend the adoption of Article 1
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 1. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 1. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kratman)
Recommend the adoption of Article 2
MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 2. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 2. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kelly, second: Wellman)
Recommend the adoption of Article 3
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 3. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 3. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kelly)
Recommend the adoption of Article 4
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 4. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 1 - 0. (Nay - Board Member Kelly)
Yes: Johnson, Kratman, Mackey, WellmanNo: Kelly
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 4. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 1 - 0. (Nay - Board Member Kelly).” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kratman)
Recommend the adoption of Article 5
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 5. Vice- Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 2 - 0. (Nay - Board Member Kelly & Kratman)
Yes: Johnson, Mackey, WellmanNo: Kelly, Kratman
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 5. Vice- Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 2 - 0. (Nay - Board Member Kelly & Kratman).” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)
Table Article 6 as the actual sum was not yet available
MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to table Article 6 as the actual sum was not yet available. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to table Article 6 as the actual sum was not yet available. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Wellman)
Recommend the adoption of Article 7
MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 7. Vice- Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 7. Vice- Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kelly, second: Mackey)
Recommend the adoption of Article 8
MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 8. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 8. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kelly, second: Wellman)
Recommend the adoption of Article 9
MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 9. Vice- Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 9. Vice- Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kelly, second: Mackey)
Recommend the adoption of Article 10
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 10. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 10. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)
TOWN MANAGER
Approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $4,207.50 for the period of July 16, 2022 - July 31, 2022
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $4,207.50 for the period of July 16, 2022 - July 31, 2022. Board Member Wellman 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 $4,207.50 for the period of July 16, 2022 - July 31, 2022. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
MINUTES
Approve the above-listed sets of minutes as presented
MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to approve the above-listed sets of minutes as presented. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to approve the above-listed sets of minutes as presented. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Kelly)
Chair Johnson
Adjourn
Board Member Kelly made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“Board Member Kelly made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kelly, 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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