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Tewksbury Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

April 24, 2023

50 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Todd R. Johnson, James F. Mackey, Patrick Holland, Mark Kratman, Jayne E. Wellman

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

SCHEDULED ITEMS

Approve the Order of Taking: Easements for the Pringle Street Culvert Replacement Project

Minutes, page 2

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the Order of Taking: Easements for the Pringle Street Culvert Replacement Project. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the Order of Taking: Easements for the Pringle Street Culvert Replacement Project. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Holland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Kratman 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 Kratman made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the Transfer of License for MB Spirits, LLC d/b/a MB Spirits

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the Transfer of License for MB Spirits, LLC d/b/a MB Spirits. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the Transfer of License for MB Spirits, LLC d/b/a MB Spirits. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to close the public hearing. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to close the public hearing. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Table the item to a future date due to the complexity of the issue and the need for further clarification

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to table the item to a future date due to the complexity of the issue and the need for further clarification. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. Discussion: For the record, Board Member Wellman stated that she felt the information provided was incomplete and the Board needed all of the information to make a decision. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to table the item to a future date due to the complexity of the issue and the need for further clarification. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. Discussion: For the record, Board Member Wellman stated that she felt the information provided was incomplete and the Board needed all of the information to make a decision. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

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Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to close the public hearing. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to close the public hearing. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Mackey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the entertainment licenses requested by Wamesit Entertainment Center, as identified above

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the entertainment licenses requested by Wamesit Entertainment Center, as identified above. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the entertainment licenses requested by Wamesit Entertainment Center, as identified above. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the Change of Officer requested by the 99 Restaurant & Pub

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to approve the Change of Officer requested by the 99 Restaurant & Pub. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to approve the Change of Officer requested by the 99 Restaurant & Pub. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

NEW BUSINESS

Nominate Board Member Holland as the Select Board's designee to the Community Preservation Committee

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to nominate Board Member Holland as the Select Board's designee to the Community Preservation Committee. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to nominate Board Member Holland as the Select Board's designee to the Community Preservation Committee. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Schedule Retail Marijuana License Hearings

All applicants on the applicant's list that was included in the Select Boards packet, who had not already applied to be on the Planning Board's agenda or the Select Board's agenda, need to apply...

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion that all applicants on the applicant's list that was included in the Select Boards packet, who had not already applied to be on the Planning Board's agenda or the Select Board's agenda, need to apply by 4:30 p.m. on May 11, 2023. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion that all applicants on the applicant's list that was included in the Select Boards packet, who had not already applied to be on the Planning Board's agenda or the Select Board's agenda, need to apply by 4:30 p.m. on May 11, 2023. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Holland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Switchboard Art Approval

Approve the Switchbox Art as submitted

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the Switchbox Art as submitted. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the Switchbox Art as submitted. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approval of Affordable Housing Trust Fund Buy-Down Participation

Approve the Affordable Housing Trust Fund buy-down as presented in the amount of $215,640

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the Affordable Housing Trust Fund buy-down as presented in the amount of $215,640. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the Affordable Housing Trust Fund buy-down as presented in the amount of $215,640. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

The Warrant Articles were reviewed as summarized below

Recommend the adoption of Article 2

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 2. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 2. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Holland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Recommend the adoption of Article 3

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 3. Vice- Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 3. Vice- Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Recommend the adoption of Article 4

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 4. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 4. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Holland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Recommend the adoption of Article 5

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 5. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 5. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Recommend the adoption of Article 6

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 6. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 6. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Holland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Recommend the adoption of Article 7

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 7. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 7. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Recommend the adoption of Article 8

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 8. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 8. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Recommend the adoption of Article 9

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 9. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 9. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Recommend the adoption of Article 10

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 10. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 10. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Recommend the adoption of Article 11

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 11. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 11. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Recommend the adoption of Article 12

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 12. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 12. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Holland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Recommend the adoption of Article 13

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 13. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 13. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Holland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Recommend the adoption of Article 14

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 14. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 14. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Kratman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Recommend the adoption of Article 15

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 15. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 15. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Holland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Table Articles *16, *17, *18, & *19 until the May 1st meeting to begin at 6:30 p.m. because the Community Preservation Commission had not yet weighed in on the matter

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · 4–1

MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to table Articles *16, *17, *18, & *19 until the May 1st meeting to begin at 6:30 p.m. because the Community Preservation Commission had not yet weighed in on the matter. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 1 - 0. (Nay - Board Member Wellman)

Yes: Holland, Johnson, Kratman, MackeyNo: Wellman

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to table Articles *16, *17, *18, & *19 until the May 1st meeting to begin at 6:30 p.m. because the Community Preservation Commission had not yet weighed in on the matter. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 1 - 0. (Nay - Board Member Wellman).” (Motion: Holland, second: Mackey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Recommend the adoption of Article 20

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 20. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 20. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Recommend the adoption of Article 21

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 21. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 21. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Recommend the adoption of Article 22

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 22. Vice- Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 22. Vice- Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Recommend the adoption of Article 23

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 23. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 23. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Holland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Recommend the adoption of Article 24

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · 3–2

MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 24. Chair Johnson seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 2 - 0. (Nay - Board Member Wellman, and Board Member Kratman)

Yes: Holland, Johnson, MackeyNo: Kratman, Wellman

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 24. Chair Johnson seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 2 - 0. (Nay - Board Member Wellman, and Board Member Kratman).” (Motion: Holland, second: Johnson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Recommend the adoption of Article 25

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 25. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 25. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kratman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Recommend the adoption of Article 26

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 26. Vice- Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 26. Vice- Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Table Article 27 until the May 1st meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to table Article 27 until the May 1st meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to table Article 27 until the May 1st meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Table Warrant Articles 28 & 29 until the May 1st at 6:30 p.m

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to table Warrant Articles 28 & 29 until the May 1st at 6:30 p.m. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to table Warrant Articles 28 & 29 until the May 1st at 6:30 p.m. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Recommend the indefinite postponement of Article 30

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · 4–0

MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the indefinite postponement of Article 30. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 1. (Abstained - Vice-Chair Mackey)

Yes: Holland, Johnson, Kratman, WellmanAbstained: Mackey

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the indefinite postponement of Article 30. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 1. (Abstained - Vice-Chair Mackey).” (Motion: Wellman, second: Holland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Refer Article 35 to the Planning Board

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to refer Article 35 to the Planning Board. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to refer Article 35 to the Planning Board. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Recommend the adoption of Article 36

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · 3–2

MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 36. Chair Johnson seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 2 - 0. (Nay - Board Member Kratman & Board Member Holland)

Yes: Johnson, Mackey, WellmanNo: Holland, Kratman

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 36. Chair Johnson seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 2 - 0. (Nay - Board Member Kratman & Board Member Holland).” (Motion: Wellman, second: Johnson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Table Article 37 until the May 1st meeting at 6:30 p.m

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to table Article 37 until the May 1st meeting at 6:30 p.m. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to table Article 37 until the May 1st meeting at 6:30 p.m. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Review and Approval of the Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles

Recommend the adoption of Article 1

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 1. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 1. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Holland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Recommend the adoption of Article 2

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 2. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 2. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Recommend the adoption of Article 3

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 3. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 3. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Recommend the adoption of Article 4

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 4. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 4. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Recommend the adoption of Article 5

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 5. Vice- Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 5. Vice- Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Recommend the adoption of Article 6

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 6. Vice- Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 6. Vice- Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

TOWN COUNSEL INVOICE

Approve the Town Counsel invoice for the period of March 1, 2023 - March 15, 2023, in the amount of $4,122.50

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · 4–0

MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the Town Counsel invoice for the period of March 1, 2023 - March 15, 2023, in the amount of $4,122.50. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 1. (Abstained - Board Member Holland)

Yes: Johnson, Kratman, Mackey, WellmanAbstained: Holland

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the Town Counsel invoice for the period of March 1, 2023 - March 15, 2023, in the amount of $4,122.50. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 1. (Abstained - Board Member Holland).” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Approve the Town Counsel invoice for the period of March 16, 2023 - March 31, 2023, in the amount of $4,080.00

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · 4–0

MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the Town Counsel invoice for the period of March 16, 2023 - March 31, 2023, in the amount of $4,080.00. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 1. (Abstained - Board Member Holland)

Yes: Johnson, Kratman, Mackey, WellmanAbstained: Holland

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the Town Counsel invoice for the period of March 16, 2023 - March 31, 2023, in the amount of $4,080.00. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 1. (Abstained - Board Member Holland).” (Motion: Kratman, second: Mackey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

March 7, 2023

Approve the minutes of March 7, 2023, and March 21, 2023, as presented

Minutes, page 12

Approve minutesPassed · 4–0

MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the minutes of March 7, 2023, and March 21, 2023, as presented. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 1. (Abstained - Board Member Holland)

Yes: Johnson, Kratman, Mackey, WellmanAbstained: Holland

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the minutes of March 7, 2023, and March 21, 2023, as presented. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 1. (Abstained - Board Member Holland).” (Motion: Kratman, second: Mackey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

ADJOURNMENT

Adjourn

Minutes, page 13

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: At approximately 9:30 p.m. Board Member Wellman made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: At approximately 9:30 p.m. Board Member Wellman made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kratman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

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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