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August 8, 2023
24 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Jayne E. Wellman, who is counted absent.
Present: Todd R. Johnson, James F. Mackey, Patrick Holland, Mark Kratman
Absent: Jayne E. Wellman
Every vote, in order
SCHEDULED ITEMS
Approve the Common Victualler License for Los Tres Compadres LLC d/b/a 3 Amigos Bar and Grill
MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to approve the Common Victualler License for Los Tres Compadres LLC d/b/a 3 Amigos Bar and Grill. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to approve the Common Victualler License for Los Tres Compadres LLC d/b/a 3 Amigos Bar and Grill. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, 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: 4 - 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: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Mackey)
Approve the request for a Transfer of Liquor License to Los Tres Compadres LLC d/b/a 3 Amigos Bar and Grill
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the request for a Transfer of Liquor License to Los Tres Compadres LLC d/b/a 3 Amigos Bar and Grill. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the request for a Transfer of Liquor License to Los Tres Compadres LLC d/b/a 3 Amigos Bar and Grill. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Holland)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Holland)
Approve the application for an Entertainment License from 8:00 p.m. through 12:00 a.m. as submitted by the applicant
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the application for an Entertainment License from 8:00 p.m. through 12:00 a.m. as submitted by the applicant. Vice- Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the application for an Entertainment License from 8:00 p.m. through 12:00 a.m. as submitted by the applicant. Vice- Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Mackey)
Close the public hearing
Board Member Kratman made a motion to close the public hearing. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“Board Member Kratman made a motion to close the public hearing. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Mackey)
Approve the Transfer of Liquor License
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the Transfer of Liquor License. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the Transfer of Liquor License. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Mackey)
Continued Common Victualler License
Table the discussion regarding the Common Victualler License
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to table the discussion regarding the Common Victualler License. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to table the discussion regarding the Common Victualler License. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Holland)
Taste of Himalayas - (Continued) New Liquor License (Public Hearing)
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.
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 request for a New Liquor License for the Taste of the Himalayas
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the request for a New Liquor License for the Taste of the Himalayas. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the request for a New Liquor License for the Taste of the Himalayas. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Mackey)
Rescheduling Special Town Meeting
Approve changing the date of the Special Town Meeting to Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at Tewksbury High School
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve changing the date of the Special Town Meeting to Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at Tewksbury High School. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve changing the date of the Special Town Meeting to Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at Tewksbury High School. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Mackey)
George Ferdinand
Appoint Ms. Linda Darveau to the Conservation Commission for a term to expire on June 30, 2024
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to appoint Ms. Linda Darveau to the Conservation Commission for a term to expire on June 30, 2024. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to appoint Ms. Linda Darveau to the Conservation Commission for a term to expire on June 30, 2024. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Mackey)
Ryan Lloyd
Appoint Mr. Ryan Lloyd to the Historic Commission for a term to expire on June 30, 2025
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to appoint Mr. Ryan Lloyd to the Historic Commission for a term to expire on June 30, 2025. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to appoint Mr. Ryan Lloyd to the Historic Commission for a term to expire on June 30, 2025. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Mackey)
Alex Pratt
Appoint Mr. Alex Pratt to the Local Historic District Study Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2024
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to appoint Mr. Alex Pratt to the Local Historic District Study Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2024. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to appoint Mr. Alex Pratt to the Local Historic District Study Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2024. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Kratman)
Katlynn Bugda Gwilt
Appoint Mr. Boris Pejic to the Tewksbury Beautification Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2024
MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to appoint Mr. Boris Pejic to the Tewksbury Beautification Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2024. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to appoint Mr. Boris Pejic to the Tewksbury Beautification Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2024. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Holland)
Bryanna Makumbi
Appoint Ms. Maureen Kelledy, and Ms. Bryanna Makumbi to the Tewksbury Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Advisory Committee (TDEIAC) for a term to expire on June 30, 2024
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to appoint Ms. Maureen Kelledy, and Ms. Bryanna Makumbi to the Tewksbury Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Advisory Committee (TDEIAC) for a term to expire on June 30, 2024. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to appoint Ms. Maureen Kelledy, and Ms. Bryanna Makumbi to the Tewksbury Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Advisory Committee (TDEIAC) for a term to expire on June 30, 2024. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Mackey)
Election Staff Appointments and Election Police Officer Assignments
Accept the election staff for 2023 - 2024, as presented
MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to accept the election staff for 2023 - 2024, as presented. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to accept the election staff for 2023 - 2024, as presented. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Holland)
Dustin Weir, Town Moderator/Election Worker
Designate the Police Chief as the responsible party for the placement of police details
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to designate the Police Chief as the responsible party for the placement of police details. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to designate the Police Chief as the responsible party for the placement of police details. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Mackey)
Acceptance of Donation to the Tewksbury Senior Center in Memory of
Accept a $50.00 donation for the Senior Center in memory of Marjorie Moulaison
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to accept a $50.00 donation for the Senior Center in memory of Marjorie Moulaison. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to accept a $50.00 donation for the Senior Center in memory of Marjorie Moulaison. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Kratman)
TOWN MANAGER
Approve the Town Council's invoice for July 1, 2023 - July 15, 2023, in the amount of $2,847.50
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the Town Council's invoice for July 1, 2023 - July 15, 2023, in the amount of $2,847.50. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the Town Council's invoice for July 1, 2023 - July 15, 2023, in the amount of $2,847.50. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Mackey)
June 13, 2023
Approve the minutes from June 13, 2023, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the minutes from June 13, 2023, as presented. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 1. (Abstained - Vice-Chair Mackey)
Yes: Holland, Johnson, KratmanAbstained: Mackey
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the minutes from June 13, 2023, as presented. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 1. (Abstained - Vice-Chair Mackey).” (Motion: Holland, second: Kratman)
June 20, 2023
Approve the minutes from June 20, 2023, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the minutes from June 20, 2023, as presented. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 1. (Abstained - Vice-Chair Mackey)
Yes: Holland, Johnson, KratmanAbstained: Mackey
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the minutes from June 20, 2023, as presented. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 1. (Abstained - Vice-Chair Mackey).” (Motion: Holland, second: Kratman)
June 27, 2023
Approve the minutes from June 27, 2023, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the minutes from June 27, 2023, as presented. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the minutes from June 27, 2023, as presented. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Mackey)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: At approximately 7:58 p.m. Board Member Kratman made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: At approximately 7:58 p.m. Board Member Kratman made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 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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