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July 18, 2023
24 recorded votes, 17 with disagreement.
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Present: Todd R. Johnson, James F. Mackey, Patrick Holland, Jayne E. Wellman, Mark Kratman
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- James F. Mackey left the meeting before it ended.
Every vote, in order
SCHEDULED ITEMS
Approve the Common Victualler License transfer from Skybox Restaurant & Bard to Brother's Sports Board Member Barnes & Grille pending the closing of the sale
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the Common Victualler License transfer from Skybox Restaurant & Bard to Brother's Sports Board Member Barnes & Grille pending the closing of the sale. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the Common Victualler License transfer from Skybox Restaurant & Bard to Brother's Sports Board Member Barnes & Grille pending the closing of the sale. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)
Open and Close Warrants for the Special Town Meeting
Approve the Special Town Meeting to be held on Monday, October 2, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the Tewksbury Memorial High School
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the Special Town Meeting to be held on Monday, October 2, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the Tewksbury Memorial High School. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the Special Town Meeting to be held on Monday, October 2, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the Tewksbury Memorial High School. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Holland)
Open the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting beginning Wednesday, July 19, 2023, and close the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, August 18, 2023
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to open the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting beginning Wednesday, July 19, 2023, and close the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, August 18, 2023. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to open the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting beginning Wednesday, July 19, 2023, and close the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, August 18, 2023. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Wellman)
Fire Department Detail Assignment - Special Municipal Employee
Accept the disclosure
MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to accept the disclosure. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to accept the disclosure. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Wellman)
TOWN MANAGER
Approve the Town Council's invoice for June 16, 2023 - June 30, 2023, in the amount of $3,910.00
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the Town Council's invoice for June 16, 2023 - June 30, 2023, in the amount of $3,910.00. 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 Council's invoice for June 16, 2023 - June 30, 2023, in the amount of $3,910.00. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kratman)
June 6, 2023
Approve the minutes from June 6, 2023, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the minutes from June 6, 2023, as presented. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the minutes from June 6, 2023, as presented. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Wellman)
June 12, 2023
Approve the minutes from June 12, 2023, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the minutes from June 12, 2023, as presented. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the minutes from June 12, 2023, as presented. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Wellman)
Sundaze - 2504 Main Street
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
Yes: Holland, Johnson, Kratman, WellmanJames F. Mackey had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
Deny the application requested by Sundaze
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to deny the application requested by Sundaze. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
Yes: Holland, Johnson, Kratman, WellmanJames F. Mackey had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to deny the application requested by Sundaze. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Holland)
Lazy River Products - 553 Main Street
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.
Yes: Holland, Johnson, Kratman, WellmanJames F. Mackey had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
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 application requested by Lazy River Produces with the conditions that there was an acceptable negotiated Host Community Agreement, there was a change in the ownership of the company,...
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the application requested by Lazy River Produces with the conditions that there was an acceptable negotiated Host Community Agreement, there was a change in the ownership of the company, the license did not transfer to the new owner but went back to the Town of Tewksbury, and there shall be no change in location. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 1 - 0. (Nay - Board Member Wellman)
Yes: Holland, Johnson, KratmanNo: WellmanJames F. Mackey had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the application requested by Lazy River Produces with the conditions that there was an acceptable negotiated Host Community Agreement, there was a change in the ownership of the company, the license did not transfer to the new owner but went back to the Town of Tewksbury, and there shall be no change in location. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 1 - 0. (Nay - Board Member Wellman).” (Motion: Kratman, second: Holland)
Full Harvest Moonz, Inc. - 1 Main Street
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
Yes: Holland, Johnson, Kratman, WellmanJames F. Mackey had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
Deny the application requested by Full Harvest Moonz, Inc
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to deny the application requested by Full Harvest Moonz, Inc. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 1 - 0. (Nay - Board Member Wellman)
Yes: Holland, Johnson, KratmanNo: WellmanJames F. Mackey had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to deny the application requested by Full Harvest Moonz, Inc. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 1 - 0. (Nay - Board Member Wellman).” (Motion: Kratman, second: Holland)
The Stories Company, LLC - 2122 Main Street
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
Yes: Holland, Johnson, Kratman, WellmanJames F. Mackey had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Holland)
Deny the application requested by The Stories Company, LLC
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to deny the application requested by The Stories Company, LLC. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
Yes: Holland, Johnson, Kratman, WellmanJames F. Mackey had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to deny the application requested by The Stories Company, LLC. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
Community Care Collective - 1693 Shawsheen Street
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
Yes: Holland, Johnson, Kratman, WellmanJames F. Mackey had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
Deny the application requested by Community Care Collective
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to deny the application requested by Community Care Collective. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
Yes: Holland, Johnson, Kratman, WellmanJames F. Mackey had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to deny the application requested by Community Care Collective. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
Pure Tewksbury d/b/a Smyth Cannabis - 1695 Shawsheen Street
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
Yes: Holland, Johnson, Kratman, WellmanJames F. Mackey had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Holland)
Approve the application requested by Pure Tewksbury d/b/a Smyth Cannabis with the conditions that there was an acceptable negotiated Host Community Agreement, there was a change in the ownership...
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the application requested by Pure Tewksbury d/b/a Smyth Cannabis with the conditions that there was an acceptable negotiated Host Community Agreement, there was a change in the ownership of the company, the license did not transfer to the new owner but went back to the Town of Tewksbury, and there shall be no change in location. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
Yes: Holland, Johnson, Kratman, WellmanJames F. Mackey had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the application requested by Pure Tewksbury d/b/a Smyth Cannabis with the conditions that there was an acceptable negotiated Host Community Agreement, there was a change in the ownership of the company, the license did not transfer to the new owner but went back to the Town of Tewksbury, and there shall be no change in location. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kratman)
Bella Luna LLC - 890 East Street
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
Yes: Holland, Johnson, Kratman, WellmanJames F. Mackey had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
Deny the application requested by Bella Luna LLC
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to deny the application requested by Bella Luna LLC. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 1 - 0. (Nay - Board Member Wellman)
Yes: Holland, Johnson, KratmanNo: WellmanJames F. Mackey had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to deny the application requested by Bella Luna LLC. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 1 - 0. (Nay - Board Member Wellman).” (Motion: Kratman, second: Holland)
Carbonear LLC - 2186 - 2196 Main Street
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.
Yes: Holland, Johnson, Kratman, WellmanJames F. Mackey had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
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)
Deny the application requested by Carbonear LLC
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to deny the application requested by Carbonear LLC. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 1 - 0. (Nay - Board Member Holland)
Yes: Johnson, Kratman, WellmanNo: HollandJames F. Mackey had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to deny the application requested by Carbonear LLC. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 1 - 0. (Nay - Board Member Holland).” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kratman)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: At approximately 7:46 p.m. Board Member Wellman made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
Yes: Holland, Johnson, Kratman, WellmanJames F. Mackey had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: At approximately 7:46 p.m. Board Member Wellman made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, 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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