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June 27, 2023
11 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Todd R. Johnson, James F. Mackey, Patrick Holland, Jayne E. Wellman, Mark Kratman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Taste of the Himalayas, LLC - New Liquor License (Public Hearing)
Close the public hearing
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)
Continue the public hearing, date-specific to the July 18, 2023, meeting
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to continue the public hearing, date-specific to the July 18, 2023, meeting. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to continue the public hearing, date-specific to the July 18, 2023, meeting. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)
Implementation Strategies for the Fifteen Goals (in summary)
Endorse the Housing Production Plan (2023 - 2027) as presented
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to endorse the Housing Production Plan (2023 - 2027) as presented. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to endorse the Housing Production Plan (2023 - 2027) as presented. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Holland)
Town Counsel Reappointments
Appoint Attorney Kevin J. Feeley, Jr. as Town Counsel through June 30, 2024
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to appoint Attorney Kevin J. Feeley, Jr. as Town Counsel through June 30, 2024. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. Discussion: Board Member Kratman asked if the next appointment could be for three years. Board Member Wellman asked what the annual spend was for Attorney Feeley's services. Mr. Montuori replied that the expended funds were as follows: FY 2020 FY 2021 FY 2022 $117,402 $ 96,231 $120,958 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
The minutes name Jayne E. Wellman as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to appoint Attorney Kevin J. Feeley, Jr. as Town Counsel through June 30, 2024. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. Discussion: Board Member Kratman asked if the next appointment could be for three years. Board Member Wellman asked what the annual spend was for Attorney Feeley's services. Mr. Montuori replied that the expended funds were as follows: FY 2020 FY 2021 FY 2022 $117,402 $ 96,231 $120,958 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman)
Road Race Approval - Bern's Great Legs 5K for Women
Approve the Bern's Great Legs 5K for Women road race as presented
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the Bern's Great Legs 5K for Women road race 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 Bern's Great Legs 5K for Women road race as presented. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
Appoint Katie Anderson as the School Committee's designee to the Tewksbury Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee through April 30, 2024
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to appoint Katie Anderson as the School Committee's designee to the Tewksbury Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee through April 30, 2024. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to appoint Katie Anderson as the School Committee's designee to the Tewksbury Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee through April 30, 2024. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)
Endorse the appointments of Alicia Columbus, and Brian Farnham as Deputy Chiefs of the Tewksbury Police Department
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to endorse the appointments of Alicia Columbus, and Brian Farnham as Deputy Chiefs of the Tewksbury Police Department. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 1. (Abstained - Board Member Wellman)
Yes: Holland, Johnson, Kratman, MackeyAbstained: Wellman
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to endorse the appointments of Alicia Columbus, and Brian Farnham as Deputy Chiefs of the Tewksbury Police Department. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 1. (Abstained - Board Member Wellman).” (Motion: Kratman, second: Holland)
Town Counsel Invoices
Approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $5,652.50 for May 16th - May 31st, 2023
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $5,652.50 for May 16th - May 31st, 2023. Board Member Kratman 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 $5,652.50 for May 16th - May 31st, 2023. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kratman)
Approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $5,227.50 for June 1st - June 15th, 2023
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $5,227.50 for June 1st - June 15th, 2023. Board Member Holland 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 $5,227.50 for June 1st - June 15th, 2023. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Holland)
May 16, 2023
Approve the minutes from the May 16, 2023, meeting as presented
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the minutes from the May 16, 2023, meeting as presented. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 1. (Abstained - Vice-Chair Mackey)
Yes: Holland, Johnson, Kratman, WellmanAbstained: Mackey
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the minutes from the May 16, 2023, meeting as presented. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 1. (Abstained - Vice-Chair Mackey).” (Motion: Holland, second: Wellman)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: At 8:54 p.m. Board Member Kratman made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: At 8:54 p.m. Board Member Kratman made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Holland)
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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