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January 25, 2023
10 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include James F. Mackey, who is counted absent.
Present: Todd R. Johnson, Jay Kelly, Jayne E. Wellman, Mark Kratman
Absent: James F. Mackey
During the meeting:
- Mark Kratman took part remotely.
- Mark Kratman left the meeting before it ended.
Every vote, in order
Treehouse Brewing Company - Alteration of Premises (2) - Public Hearing
Close the public hearings
MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to close the public hearings. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Todd R. Johnson, Jay Kelly, Jayne E. Wellman and Mark Kratman). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to close the public hearings. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kelly, second: Wellman)
Approve the Alteration of Premises to Expand the On-Premises Consumption Areas
MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to approve the Alteration of Premises to Expand the On-Premises Consumption Areas. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Todd R. Johnson, Jay Kelly, Jayne E. Wellman and Mark Kratman). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to approve the Alteration of Premises to Expand the On-Premises Consumption Areas. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kelly, second: Wellman)
Approve the Alteration of Premises (2) Pouring of Distilled Spirits and Malt Beverages throughout the premise
MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to approve the Alteration of Premises (2) Pouring of Distilled Spirits and Malt Beverages throughout the premise. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Todd R. Johnson, Jay Kelly, Jayne E. Wellman and Mark Kratman). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to approve the Alteration of Premises (2) Pouring of Distilled Spirits and Malt Beverages throughout the premise. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kelly, second: Kratman)
Treehouse Brewing Company - Common Victualler - Public Hearing
Approve the Common Victualler License with the stipulation that the Health Department provided positive approval
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the Common Victualler License with the stipulation that the Health Department provided positive approval. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Todd R. Johnson, Jay Kelly, Jayne E. Wellman and Mark Kratman). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the Common Victualler License with the stipulation that the Health Department provided positive approval. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
Treehouse Brewing Company - Entertainment License - Public Hearing
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Todd R. Johnson, Jay Kelly, Jayne E. Wellman and Mark Kratman). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kelly)
Approve the Entertainment License for live acoustic music, recorded music, and recorded sports programming for the Treehouse Brewing Company, from Sunday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. through 11:00...
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the Entertainment License for live acoustic music, recorded music, and recorded sports programming for the Treehouse Brewing Company, from Sunday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. through 11:00 p.m. with an exclusion on exterior amplification for live music to include: dancing by patrons, live music, use of an amplification system, theater exhibition or play, a light show of any description, radio, any dynamic audio or video show whether live or recorded, recorded music, dancing by entertainers or performers, floor show of any description, moving picture shows, jukebox, television, and any open flame devices or performances. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Todd R. Johnson, Jay Kelly, Jayne E. Wellman and Mark Kratman). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the Entertainment License for live acoustic music, recorded music, and recorded sports programming for the Treehouse Brewing Company, from Sunday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. through 11:00 p.m. with an exclusion on exterior amplification for live music to include: dancing by patrons, live music, use of an amplification system, theater exhibition or play, a light show of any description, radio, any dynamic audio or video show whether live or recorded, recorded music, dancing by entertainers or performers, floor show of any description, moving picture shows, jukebox, television, and any open flame devices or performances. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kelly)
Approve the National Grid-Verizon Petition: Pole 18 - Pine Street/Kenzie Marie Way with the stipulation that they adhere to Mr. Hardiman's stipulations regarding the Oak Tree
MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to approve the National Grid-Verizon Petition: Pole 18 - Pine Street/Kenzie Marie Way with the stipulation that they adhere to Mr. Hardiman's stipulations regarding the Oak Tree. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken; which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Kelly, Board Member Wellman, 4 Board Member Kratman, and Chair Johnson Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to approve the National Grid-Verizon Petition: Pole 18 - Pine Street/Kenzie Marie Way with the stipulation that they adhere to Mr. Hardiman's stipulations regarding the Oak Tree. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken; which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Kelly, Board Member Wellman, 4 Board Member Kratman, and Chair Johnson Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kelly, second: Wellman)
Double Jelly Donuts d/b/a Dunkin Donuts Common Victualler Licenses
Approve the request for nine Common Victualler Licenses
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the request for nine Common Victualler Licenses. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken; which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Kelly, Board Member Wellman, 4 Board Member Kratman, and Chair Johnson Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the request for nine Common Victualler Licenses. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken; which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Kelly, Board Member Wellman, 4 Board Member Kratman, and Chair Johnson Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kelly)
TOWN MANAGER
Approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $2,423.50 for the period of December 16, 2022 - December 31, 2022
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $2,423.50 for the period of December 16, 2022 - December 31, 2022. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken; which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Kelly, Board Member Wellman, 4 Board Member Kratman, and Chair Johnson Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $2,423.50 for the period of December 16, 2022 - December 31, 2022. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken; which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Kelly, Board Member Wellman, 4 Board Member Kratman, and Chair Johnson Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kelly)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Board Member Wellman made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
Mark Kratman had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting. The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 3 members were at the meeting (Todd R. Johnson, Jay Kelly and Jayne E. Wellman). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wellman made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 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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