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June 6, 2023
27 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Todd R. Johnson, James F. Mackey, Patrick Holland, Jayne E. Wellman, Mark Kratman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 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: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Holland)
Approve the pole petition subject to the conditions that the DPW indicated
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the pole petition subject to the conditions that the DPW indicated. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the pole petition subject to the conditions that the DPW indicated. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kratman)
Close the public hearing
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)
Approve the pole petition subject to the conditions that the DPW indicated
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the pole petition subject to the conditions that the DPW indicated. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the pole petition subject to the conditions that the DPW indicated. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
Approve the amended Liquor License Application
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the amended Liquor License Application. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the amended Liquor License Application. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Holland)
Approve the amended liquor license application
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the amended liquor license application. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the amended liquor license application. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
Approve the request for a Common Victualler License
MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to approve the request for a Common Victualler License. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to approve the request for a Common Victualler License. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Kratman)
Board of Registrars David J. Chou Seat 4 (3-year term)
Reappoint David J. Chou to the Board of Registrars
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to reappoint David J. Chou to the Board of Registrars. Vice Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to reappoint David J. Chou to the Board of Registrars. Vice Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)
Comm. Preservation Cmte. Christopher L. Mullins Select Board Appointee (1-year term)
Reappoint Christopher L. Mullins to the Community Preservation Committee
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to reappoint Christopher L. Mullins to the Community Preservation Committee. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to reappoint Christopher L. Mullins to the Community Preservation Committee. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Mackey)
Conservation Commission Daniel S. Ronan Seat 2 (3-year term)
Reappoint Daniel S. Ronan to the Conservation Commission
MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to reappoint Daniel S. Ronan to the Conservation Commission. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to reappoint Daniel S. Ronan to the Conservation Commission. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Wellman)
Council on Aging Donna M. Bell Select Board Appointee (3-year term)
Reappoint Donna M. Bell, and Kathleen M. Walsh to the Council on Aging
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to reappoint Donna M. Bell, and Kathleen M. Walsh to the Council on Aging. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to reappoint Donna M. Bell, and Kathleen M. Walsh to the Council on Aging. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
Economic Dev. Cmte. Patricia A. Lelos Seat 2 (1-year term)
Reappoint Arthur P. Costa, Danielle E. Corsino, Patricia A. Lelos, and Timothy R. Swett to the Economic Development Committee
MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to reappoint Arthur P. Costa, Danielle E. Corsino, Patricia A. Lelos, and Timothy R. Swett to the Economic Development Committee. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to reappoint Arthur P. Costa, Danielle E. Corsino, Patricia A. Lelos, and Timothy R. Swett to the Economic Development Committee. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Wellman)
Green Committee Thomas L. Cooke Town Resident Seat (1-year term)
Reappoint Thomas L. Cooke to the Green Committee
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to reappoint Thomas L. Cooke to the Green Committee. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to reappoint Thomas L. Cooke to the Green Committee. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Mackey)
Reappoint Karen Joyce Favreau, Linda Voutour, Nancy L. Reed, and Patricia Stratis to the Local Historic District Study Committee
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to reappoint Karen Joyce Favreau, Linda Voutour, Nancy L. Reed, and Patricia Stratis to the Local Historic District Study Committee. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to reappoint Karen Joyce Favreau, Linda Voutour, Nancy L. Reed, and Patricia Stratis to the Local Historic District Study Committee. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)
Mass. Cultural Council Michelle Haley Seat 19 (3-year term)
Reappoint Michelle Haley, and Terry L. Musgrave to the Massachusetts Cultural Council
MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to reappoint Michelle Haley, and Terry L. Musgrave to the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to reappoint Michelle Haley, and Terry L. Musgrave to the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Wellman)
Reappoint the above-listed residents to the Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to reappoint the above-listed residents to the Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to reappoint the above-listed residents to the Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)
Tewksbury Beautification Cmte. Tracy Skahan Seat 4 (1-year term)
Reappoint the above-listed residents to the Beautification Committee
MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to reappoint the above-listed residents to the Beautification Committee. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to reappoint the above-listed residents to the Beautification Committee. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Wellman)
Tewksbury Diversity, Equity, Mason J. Dunn Member-At-Large (1-year term)
Reappoint the above-listed residents to the Beautification Committee
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to reappoint the above-listed residents to the Beautification Committee. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to reappoint the above-listed residents to the Beautification Committee. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)
Zoning Board of Appeals Daniel J. Teixeira Seat 1 (3-year terms)
Reappoint the above-listed residents to the Zoning Board of Appeals
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to reappoint the above-listed residents to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to reappoint the above-listed residents to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Mackey)
Christina Merrill
Approve the above-listed fire department detail assignments
MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to approve the above-listed fire department detail assignments. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to approve the above-listed fire department detail assignments. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Wellman)
Property Abatement Request for 2347 Main Street and 60 Winterberry Lane
Approve the abatement of taxes associated with 2347 Main Street for FY 23' & FY 24'
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the abatement of taxes associated with 2347 Main Street for FY 23' & FY 24'. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the abatement of taxes associated with 2347 Main Street for FY 23' & FY 24'. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Holland)
Approve the abatement of taxes associated with 60 Winterberry Lane for FY 23' & FY 24'
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the abatement of taxes associated with 60 Winterberry Lane for FY 23' & FY 24'. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the abatement of taxes associated with 60 Winterberry Lane for FY 23' & FY 24'. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Wellman)
Garden Club Donation to Senior Center
Accept the donation of $250.00 (to be used for the Senior Center) with the Select Board's sincere appreciation
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to accept the donation of $250.00 (to be used for the Senior Center) with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to accept the donation of $250.00 (to be used for the Senior Center) with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Holland)
Town Counsel Invoices
Approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $4,335.00 for April 16 - April 30, 2023
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $4,335.00 for April 16 - April 30, 2023. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $4,335.00 for April 16 - April 30, 2023. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Holland)
Approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $5,737.50 for May 1 - May 15, 2023
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $5,737.50 for May 1 - May 15, 2023. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $5,737.50 for May 1 - May 15, 2023. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
April 4, 2023
Approve the minutes from the April 4, 2023, meeting as presented
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the minutes from the April 4, 2023, meeting as presented. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the minutes from the April 4, 2023, meeting as presented. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Mackey)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: At 8:38 p.m. Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: At 8:38 p.m. Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Kratman)
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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