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May 16, 2023
15 recorded votes, 1 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, Patrick Holland, Jayne E. Wellman, Mark Kratman
Absent: James F. Mackey
Every vote, in order
Mr. Robert Hayes, Community Services Librarian and Head of Technical
Close the public (Ascertainment) hearing
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to close the public (Ascertainment) hearing. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
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“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to close the public (Ascertainment) hearing. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Holland)
Hunan Wok, Inc. - Common Victualler License (New Owners)
Approve the request for a new Common Victualler License
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the request for a new Common Victualler License. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
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“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the request for a new Common Victualler License. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
Blisspoint Meadery - Farmers Market Liquor License Application
Approve the request for a Special Alcoholic Beverage License (wine only) for Blisspoint Meadery for Thursdays between the hours of 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. from June 15, 2023 - September 28, 2023, to...
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the request for a Special Alcoholic Beverage License (wine only) for Blisspoint Meadery for Thursdays between the hours of 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. from June 15, 2023 - September 28, 2023, to provide 1-ounce samples of wine, and the sale of wine by the bottle. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the request for a Special Alcoholic Beverage License (wine only) for Blisspoint Meadery for Thursdays between the hours of 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. from June 15, 2023 - September 28, 2023, to provide 1-ounce samples of wine, and the sale of wine by the bottle. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Holland)
Aaronap Cellars - Farmers Market Liquor License Application
Approve the request for a Special Alcoholic Beverage License (wine only) for Aaronap Cellars, LLC. for Thursdays between the hours of 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. from June 15, 2023 - September 28, 2023,...
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the request for a Special Alcoholic Beverage License (wine only) for Aaronap Cellars, LLC. for Thursdays between the hours of 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. from June 15, 2023 - September 28, 2023, to provide 1-ounce samples of wine and the sale of wine by the bottle. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the request for a Special Alcoholic Beverage License (wine only) for Aaronap Cellars, LLC. for Thursdays between the hours of 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. from June 15, 2023 - September 28, 2023, to provide 1-ounce samples of wine and the sale of wine by the bottle. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Holland)
Close the public hearings
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to close the public hearings. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to close the public hearings. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
Approve all three petitions; Bridle Path, Chivas Circle, and Fiske Street
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve all three petitions; Bridle Path, Chivas Circle, and Fiske Street. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve all three petitions; Bridle Path, Chivas Circle, and Fiske Street. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Holland)
National Grid Underground Petition - Commerce Way (Public Hearing)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Holland)
Approve the petition for Commerce Way subject to the conditions stated in Mr. Hardiman's letter
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the petition for Commerce Way subject to the conditions stated in Mr. Hardiman's letter. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the petition for Commerce Way subject to the conditions stated in Mr. Hardiman's letter. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Holland)
NMCOG (Northern Middlesex Council of Governments) Board Designee Appointment
Appoint Ms. Jayne E. Wellman as the Select Board's designee to NMCOG
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to appoint Ms. Jayne E. Wellman as the Select Board's designee to NMCOG. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to appoint Ms. Jayne E. Wellman as the Select Board's designee to NMCOG. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Kratman)
Approve the "Pride Lights" event to be held on Friday, June 2nd from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the "Pride Lights" event to be held on Friday, June 2nd from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the "Pride Lights" event to be held on Friday, June 2nd from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Holland)
TOWN MANAGER
Approve Town Counsel's invoice for the period from April 1, 2023 - April 15, 2023, in the amount of $3,952.560
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve Town Counsel's invoice for the period from April 1, 2023 - April 15, 2023, in the amount of $3,952.560. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve Town Counsel's invoice for the period from April 1, 2023 - April 15, 2023, in the amount of $3,952.560. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Holland)
April 24, 2023
Approve the minutes from the April 24, 2023, meeting as presented
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the minutes from the April 24, 2023, meeting as presented. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the minutes from the April 24, 2023, meeting as presented. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Kratman)
Approve the minutes from the May 1, 2023, meeting as presented
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the minutes from the May 1, 2023, meeting as presented. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 1. (Abstained - Board Member Wellman)
Yes: Holland, Johnson, KratmanAbstained: Wellman
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the minutes from the May 1, 2023, meeting as presented. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 1. (Abstained - Board Member Wellman).” (Motion: Holland, second: Kratman)
May 3, 2023
Approve the minutes from the May 3, 2023, meeting as presented
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the minutes from the May 3, 2023, meeting as presented. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the minutes from the May 3, 2023, meeting as presented. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Kratman)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: At 8:50 p.m. Board Member Kratman made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: At 8:50 p.m. Board Member Kratman made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, 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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