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March 7, 2023
14 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Todd R. Johnson, James F. Mackey, Mark Kratman, Jay Kelly, Jayne E. Wellman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
SCHEDULED ITEMS
Close the public hearings
MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to close the public hearings. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to close the public hearings. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kelly, second: Mackey)
Approve the Entertainment License between the hours of 6:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. between Sunday through Saturdays indoors, and outdoors 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. for amplification system (indoors only)...
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the Entertainment License between the hours of 6:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. between Sunday through Saturdays indoors, and outdoors 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. for amplification system (indoors only) radio, television, live music, acoustic and recorded music, live bands, and dancing of patrons to take effect on March 7, 2023. The disc jockey is to be stricken from the application. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the Entertainment License between the hours of 6:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. between Sunday through Saturdays indoors, and outdoors 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. for amplification system (indoors only) radio, television, live music, acoustic and recorded music, live bands, and dancing of patrons to take effect on March 7, 2023. The disc jockey is to be stricken from the application. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Kelly)
Town Appeal - Denial of the Public Shade Tree Hearing
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Board Member Kelly 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 Kelly made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kelly, second: Wellman)
Authorize the removal of the trees located at Parker Avenue, two on Towanda Road, and others (no appeals made)
MOTION: As there were no appeals made, Board Member Kratman a motion to authorize the removal of the trees located at Parker Avenue, two on Towanda Road, and 1424 Whipple Road. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION: As there were no appeals made, Board Member Kratman a motion to authorize the removal of the trees located at Parker Avenue, two on Towanda Road, and 1424 Whipple Road. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (second: Wellman)
Table the discussion regarding the removal of the tree located at 1408 Whipple Street (amended motion)
MOTION: Chair Johnson amended the motion of the floor, and made another one to table the discussion regarding the removal of the tree located at 1408 Whipple Street. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Chair Johnson amended the motion of the floor, and made another one to table the discussion regarding the removal of the tree located at 1408 Whipple Street. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (second: Wellman)
Approve the removal of the remaining trees on the list
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the removal of the remaining trees on the list. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the removal of the remaining trees on the list. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Kelly)
NEW BUSINESS
Approve the Annual Town Election Warrant for April 1, 2023, and the Warrant Call for Annual Town Meeting on Monday, May 1, 2023, at 7:30 p.m
MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to approve the Annual Town Election Warrant for April 1, 2023, and the Warrant Call for Annual Town Meeting on Monday, May 1, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to approve the Annual Town Election Warrant for April 1, 2023, and the Warrant Call for Annual Town Meeting on Monday, May 1, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kelly, second: Mackey)
Acceptance of Union Donations to the Police Department
Accept the Union donation to the Tewksbury Police Department with the Board's sincere appreciation
MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to accept the Union donation to the Tewksbury Police Department with the Board's sincere appreciation. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to accept the Union donation to the Tewksbury Police Department with the Board's sincere appreciation. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Wellman)
Accept Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to accept Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to accept Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kelly)
Retail Marijuana Regulations
Adopt the language as proposed, (§37.1 Subsection D)
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to adopt the language as proposed, (§37.1 Subsection D). Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to adopt the language as proposed, (§37.1 Subsection D). Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
Town Counsel Invoices
Approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $3,187.50 for the period of January 16, 2023 - January 31, 2023
MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $3,187.50 for the period of January 16, 2023 - January 31, 2023. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. 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 $3,187.50 for the period of January 16, 2023 - January 31, 2023. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kelly, second: Wellman)
Approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $3,697.50 for the period of February 1, 2023 - February 15, 2023
MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $3,697.50 for the period of February 1, 2023 - February 15, 2023. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. 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 $3,697.50 for the period of February 1, 2023 - February 15, 2023. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kelly, second: Wellman)
December 20, 2022
Approve the minutes of December 20, 2022, and February 8, 2023, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the minutes of December 20, 2022, and February 8, 2023, as presented. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the minutes of December 20, 2022, and February 8, 2023, as presented. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Todd R. Johnson, James F. Mackey, Mark Kratman, Jay Kelly and Jayne E. Wellman). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. 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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