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January 10, 2023
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Jay Kelly, who is counted absent.
Present: Todd R. Johnson, James F. Mackey, Mark Kratman, Jayne E. Wellman
Absent: Jay Kelly
Every vote, in order
SCHEDULED ITEMS
Approve the Change of Manager application, with the stipulation that a last name is added to #2 (Application Contact) on the application
MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to approve the Change of Manager application, with the stipulation that a last name is added to #2 (Application Contact) on the application. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to approve the Change of Manager application, with the stipulation that a last name is added to #2 (Application Contact) on the application. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Wellman)
Approve the transfer of the Liquor License to Nilkant 345 Inc. d/b/a City Wine Spirits & Smoke Shop
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the transfer of the Liquor License to Nilkant 345 Inc. d/b/a City Wine Spirits & Smoke Shop. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the transfer of the Liquor License to Nilkant 345 Inc. d/b/a City Wine Spirits & Smoke Shop. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Mackey)
Records Access Officers Brenda Reagan and Kevin Hardiman
Appoint Ms. Brenda Reagan, Superintendent of Public Schools, and Mr. Kevin Hardiman, Director of Public Works, as Records Access Officers for their respective departments
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to appoint Ms. Brenda Reagan, Superintendent of Public Schools, and Mr. Kevin Hardiman, Director of Public Works, as Records Access Officers for their respective departments. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to appoint Ms. Brenda Reagan, Superintendent of Public Schools, and Mr. Kevin Hardiman, Director of Public Works, as Records Access Officers for their respective departments. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
Digital Equity Plan Program
Endorse the Digital Equity Plan
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to endorse the Digital Equity Plan. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to endorse the Digital Equity Plan. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)
TOWN MANAGER
Approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $2,847.50 for the period of December 1, 2022 - December 15, 2022
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $2,847.50 for the period of December 1, 2022 - December 15, 2022. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $2,847.50 for the period of December 1, 2022 - December 15, 2022. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter an executive (non-public) session
MOTION: At approximately 7:42 p.m. Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to enter an executive (non-public) session. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken; which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Kratman, 4 Vice-Chair Mackey, & Chair Johnson Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: At approximately 7:42 p.m. Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to enter an executive (non-public) session. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken; which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Kratman, 4 Vice-Chair Mackey, & Chair Johnson Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 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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