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December 6, 2022
17 recorded votes, 2 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
Execute the order of taking
MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to execute the order of taking. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to execute the order of taking. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kelly, second: Wellman)
Options to consider include
Accept the report of the Tewksbury North & Trahan School Reuse Committee
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to accept the report of the Tewksbury North & Trahan School Reuse Committee. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to accept the report of the Tewksbury North & Trahan School Reuse Committee. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)
Formally disband the Tewksbury North & Trahan School Reuse Committee
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to formally disband the Tewksbury North & Trahan School Reuse Committee. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to formally disband the Tewksbury North & Trahan School Reuse Committee. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Mackey)
Weight and Measure Fees
Approve the recommendations of the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments (NMCOG) proposed fee increases
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the recommendations of the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments (NMCOG) proposed fee increases. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the recommendations of the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments (NMCOG) proposed fee increases. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kelly)
Approve the request to release the bond in the amount of $50,000 to DLM Holdings, LLC d/b/a 71 Newbury Street Properties
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the request to release the bond in the amount of $50,000 to DLM Holdings, LLC d/b/a 71 Newbury Street Properties. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the request to release the bond in the amount of $50,000 to DLM Holdings, LLC d/b/a 71 Newbury Street Properties. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
Liquor License Approvals
Approve the 53 identified Liquor License holders with the stipulation that payment of all taxes and utilities are paid for the properties
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the 53 identified Liquor License holders with the stipulation that payment of all taxes and utilities are paid for the properties. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the 53 identified Liquor License holders with the stipulation that payment of all taxes and utilities are paid for the properties. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kratman)
Common Victualler License Approvals
Approve the identified Common Victualler License holders with the stipulation that payment of all taxes and utilities are paid for the properties
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the identified Common Victualler License holders with the stipulation that payment of all taxes and utilities are paid for the properties. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the identified Common Victualler License holders with the stipulation that payment of all taxes and utilities are paid for the properties. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Mackey)
Amusement License Approvals
Approve the identified 11 Amusement License holders with the stipulation that payment of all taxes and utilities are paid for the properties
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the identified 11 Amusement License holders with the stipulation that payment of all taxes and utilities are paid for the properties. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the identified 11 Amusement License holders with the stipulation that payment of all taxes and utilities are paid for the properties. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kelly)
Entertainment License Approvals
Approve the identified Entertainment License holders with the stipulation that payment of all taxes and utilities are paid for the properties
MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to approve the identified Entertainment License holders with the stipulation that payment of all taxes and utilities are paid for the properties. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. Discussion: Board Member Kratman noted that he did not feel businesses should be charged a fee for televisions or radios. He also pointed out that there were some businesses in town that had televisions and radios who did not have a license. Mr. Montuori suggested that the Select Board look into the situation but in the meantime, he would set aside the businesses that only had televisions and/or radios. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to approve the identified Entertainment License holders with the stipulation that payment of all taxes and utilities are paid for the properties. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. Discussion: Board Member Kratman noted that he did not feel businesses should be charged a fee for televisions or radios. He also pointed out that there were some businesses in town that had televisions and radios who did not have a license. Mr. Montuori suggested that the Select Board look into the situation but in the meantime, he would set aside the businesses that only had televisions and/or radios. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Wellman)
Pool Table License Approvals
Approve the 2 identified Pool Table License holders with the stipulation that payment of all taxes and utilities are paid for the properties
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the 2 identified Pool Table License holders with the stipulation that payment of all taxes and utilities are paid for the properties. Vice Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the 2 identified Pool Table License holders with the stipulation that payment of all taxes and utilities are paid for the properties. Vice Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Mackey)
Class License Approvals
Approve the 14 identified Class License holders with the stipulation that payment of all taxes and utilities are paid for the properties
MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to approve the 14 identified Class License holders with the stipulation that payment of all taxes and utilities are paid for the properties. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to approve the 14 identified Class License holders with the stipulation that payment of all taxes and utilities are paid for the properties. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Kelly)
Approve reducing the size of the Tewksbury Beautification Committee from 12 members to 6 members
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve reducing the size of the Tewksbury Beautification Committee from 12 members to 6 members. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve reducing the size of the Tewksbury Beautification Committee from 12 members to 6 members. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kelly)
TOWN MANAGER
Approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $3,817.50 for the period of November 1, 2022 - November 15, 2022
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $3,817.50 for the period of November 1, 2022 - November 15, 2022. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. 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 $3,817.50 for the period of November 1, 2022 - November 15, 2022. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kelly)
November 10, 2020
Approve the minutes of the November 10, 2020, meeting, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the minutes of the November 10, 2020, meeting, as presented. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 4 - 0 - 1. (Abstained - Chair Johnson)
Yes: Kelly, Kratman, Mackey, WellmanAbstained: Johnson
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the minutes of the November 10, 2020, meeting, as presented. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 4 - 0 - 1. (Abstained - Chair Johnson).” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kratman)
February 4, 2021 (Executive Session)
Approve the minutes of the February 4, 2021, meeting, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 4, 2021, meeting, as presented. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 4 - 0 - 1. (Abstained - Chair Johnson)
Yes: Kelly, Kratman, Mackey, WellmanAbstained: Johnson
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 4, 2021, meeting, as presented. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 4 - 0 - 1. (Abstained - Chair Johnson).” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
Approve the minutes of April 5, 2022; May 18, 2022; July 19, 2022; and September 14, 2022, meeting, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the minutes of April 5, 2022; May 18, 2022; July 19, 2022; and September 14, 2022, meeting, as presented. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the minutes of April 5, 2022; May 18, 2022; July 19, 2022; and September 14, 2022, meeting, as presented. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)
Chair Johnson
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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