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October 25, 2022
18 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: James F. Mackey, Mark Kratman, Jay Kelly, Jayne E. Wellman, Todd R. Johnson
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Todd R. Johnson took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
SCHEDULED ITEMS
Waive the reading of the public notice into the record
MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to waive the reading of the public notice into the record. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Chair Johnson, Board Member Kratman, Board Member Wellman, 5 Board Member Kelly, & Vice-Chair Mackey Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to waive the reading of the public notice into the record. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Chair Johnson, Board Member Kratman, Board Member Wellman, 5 Board Member Kelly, & Vice-Chair Mackey Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kelly, second: Wellman)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Chair Johnson, Board Member Kratman, Board Member Wellman, 5 Board Member Kelly, & Vice-Chair Mackey Nay: 0 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. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Chair Johnson, Board Member Kratman, Board Member Wellman, 5 Board Member Kelly, & Vice-Chair Mackey Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kratman)
Approve the pole (pole 1-50 Ipswich Street) position
MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to approve the pole (pole 1-50 Ipswich Street) position. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Chair Johnson, Board Member Kratman, Board Member Wellman, 5 Board Member Kelly, & Vice-Chair Mackey Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to approve the pole (pole 1-50 Ipswich Street) position. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Chair Johnson, Board Member Kratman, Board Member Wellman, 5 Board Member Kelly, & Vice-Chair Mackey Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kelly, second: Wellman)
Waive the reading of the public notice into the record
MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to waive the reading of the public notice into the record. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Chair Johnson, Board Member Kratman, Board Member Wellman, 5 Board Member Kelly, & Vice-Chair Mackey Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to waive the reading of the public notice into the record. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Chair Johnson, Board Member Kratman, Board Member Wellman, 5 Board Member Kelly, & Vice-Chair Mackey Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kelly, second: Wellman)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Chair Johnson, Board Member Kratman, Board Member Wellman, 5 Board Member Kelly, & Vice-Chair Mackey Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Chair Johnson, Board Member Kratman, Board Member Wellman, 5 Board Member Kelly, & Vice-Chair Mackey Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kelly)
Board Member Kelly, & Vice-Chair Mackey
Approve the pole relocation (pole 92 East Street)
MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to approve the pole relocation (pole 92 East Street) Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Chair Johnson, Board Member Kratman, Board Member Wellman, 5 Board Member Kelly, & Vice-Chair Mackey Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to approve the pole relocation (pole 92 East Street) Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Chair Johnson, Board Member Kratman, Board Member Wellman, 5 Board Member Kelly, & Vice-Chair Mackey Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kelly, second: Wellman)
Waive the reading of the public notice into the record
MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to waive the reading of the public notice into the record. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Chair Johnson, Board Member Kratman, Board Member Wellman, 5 Board Member Kelly, & Vice-Chair Mackey Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to waive the reading of the public notice into the record. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Chair Johnson, Board Member Kratman, Board Member Wellman, 5 Board Member Kelly, & Vice-Chair Mackey Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kelly, second: Wellman)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Chair Johnson, Board Member Kratman, Board Member Wellman, 5 Board Member Kelly, & Vice-Chair Mackey Nay: 0 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. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Chair Johnson, Board Member Kratman, Board Member Wellman, 5 Board Member Kelly, & Vice-Chair Mackey Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kratman)
Approve the request for a Change of Category Liquor License to include an all-alcohol license
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the request for a Change of Category Liquor License to include an all-alcohol license. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Chair Johnson, Board Member Kratman, Board Member Wellman, 5 Board Member Kelly, & Vice-Chair Mackey Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the request for a Change of Category Liquor License to include an all-alcohol license. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Chair Johnson, Board Member Kratman, Board Member Wellman, 5 Board Member Kelly, & Vice-Chair Mackey Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kelly)
NEW BUSINESS
Approve and post the State Election Warrant for November 8, 2022
MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to approve and post the State Election Warrant for November 8, 2022. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Chair Johnson, Board Member Kratman, Board Member Wellman, 5 Board Member Kelly, & Vice-Chair Mackey Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to approve and post the State Election Warrant for November 8, 2022. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Chair Johnson, Board Member Kratman, Board Member Wellman, 5 Board Member Kelly, & Vice-Chair Mackey Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kelly, second: Wellman)
Retail Marijuana Application Submission/Process and Amending the Board's Marijuana
Endorse the 1775 Andover Street Project Eligibility for the Massachusetts Housing Partnership
MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to endorse the 1775 Andover Street Project Eligibility for the Massachusetts Housing Partnership. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Chair Johnson, Board Member Kratman, Board Member Wellman, 5 Board Member Kelly, & Vice-Chair Mackey Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to endorse the 1775 Andover Street Project Eligibility for the Massachusetts Housing Partnership. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Chair Johnson, Board Member Kratman, Board Member Wellman, 5 Board Member Kelly, & Vice-Chair Mackey Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kelly, second: Wellman)
Allow Chair Johnson to sign the endorsement on behalf of the Board
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to allow Chair Johnson to sign the endorsement on behalf of the Board. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Chair Johnson, Board Member Kratman, Board Member Wellman, 5 Board Member Kelly, & Vice-Chair Mackey Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to allow Chair Johnson to sign the endorsement on behalf of the Board. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Chair Johnson, Board Member Kratman, Board Member Wellman, 5 Board Member Kelly, & Vice-Chair Mackey Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kelly)
Approve the 2023 tentative Select Board meeting dates, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the 2023 tentative Select Board meeting dates, as presented. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Chair Johnson, Board Member Kratman, Board Member Wellman, 5 Board Member Kelly, & Vice-Chair Mackey Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the 2023 tentative Select Board meeting dates, as presented. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Chair Johnson, Board Member Kratman, Board Member Wellman, 5 Board Member Kelly, & Vice-Chair Mackey Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kelly)
Town Counsel Invoices
Approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $3,910.00 for the period of September 1, 2022 - September 16, 2022
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $3,910.00 for the period of September 1, 2022 - September 16, 2022. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Chair Johnson, Board Member Kratman, Board Member Wellman, 5 Board Member Kelly, & Vice-Chair Mackey Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $3,910.00 for the period of September 1, 2022 - September 16, 2022. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Chair Johnson, Board Member Kratman, Board Member Wellman, 5 Board Member Kelly, & Vice-Chair Mackey Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kratman)
Approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $4,887.50 for the period of September 16, 2022 - September 30, 2022
MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $4,887.50 for the period of September 16, 2022 - September 30, 2022. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Chair Johnson, Board Member Kratman, Board Member Wellman, 5 Board Member Kelly, & Vice-Chair Mackey Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $4,887.50 for the period of September 16, 2022 - September 30, 2022. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Chair Johnson, Board Member Kratman, Board Member Wellman, 5 Board Member Kelly, & Vice-Chair Mackey Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kelly, second: Wellman)
Approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $4,050.00 for the period of July 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $4,050.00 for the period of July 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Chair Johnson, Board Member Kratman, Board Member Wellman, 5 Board Member Kelly, & Vice-Chair Mackey Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $4,050.00 for the period of July 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Chair Johnson, Board Member Kratman, Board Member Wellman, 5 Board Member Kelly, & Vice-Chair Mackey Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kelly)
September 5, 2019
Approve the minutes listed above as presented
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the minutes listed above as presented. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Kratman, Board Member Wellman, 3 & Board Member Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 2. (Abstained - Chair Johnson & Vice-Chair Mackey)
Yes: Kelly, Kratman, WellmanAbstained: Johnson, Mackey
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the minutes listed above as presented. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Kratman, Board Member Wellman, 3 & Board Member Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 2. (Abstained - Chair Johnson & Vice-Chair Mackey).” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kratman)
Vice-Chair Mackey
Adjourn
MOTION: At approximately 8:15 p.m. Board Member Wellman made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Chair Johnson, Board Member Kratman, Board Member Wellman, 5 Board Member Kelly, & Vice-Chair Mackey Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: At approximately 8:15 p.m. Board Member Wellman made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Chair Johnson, Board Member Kratman, Board Member Wellman, 5 Board Member Kelly, & Vice-Chair Mackey Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kelly)
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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