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September 12, 2023
20 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Todd R. Johnson, James F. Mackey, Jayne E. Wellman, Patrick Holland, Mark Kratman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes September 12, 2023
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Board Member Wellman 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 Wellman made a motion to close the public hearing. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)
Approve the request for the Transfer of the existing Liquor License
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the request for the Transfer of the existing Liquor License. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 1 - 0. (Nay - Chair Johnson)
Yes: Holland, Kratman, Mackey, WellmanNo: Johnson
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the request for the Transfer of the existing Liquor License. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 1 - 0. (Nay - Chair Johnson).” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kratman)
Issue a warning to Wamesit Entertainment Center
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to issue a warning to Wamesit Entertainment Center. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. Discussion: Board Member Wellman commented that she felt it was important for the Select Board to be consistent regarding all businesses that had violations. She said it had been the previous practice of the Board to issue a three-day suspension with two days held in abeyance. She further commented that she would not support Board Member Kratman's motion. MOTION FAILED: 2 - 3 - 0. (Nay - Board Member Wellman, Vice-Chair Mackey, & Chair Johnson)
Yes: Holland, KratmanNo: Johnson, Mackey, WellmanThe minutes name Jayne E. Wellman (no), James F. Mackey (no) and Todd R. Johnson (no) and record the motion as failed, 2-3-0; with 5 members present, the other members are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to issue a warning to Wamesit Entertainment Center. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. Discussion: Board Member Wellman commented that she felt it was important for the Select Board to be consistent regarding all businesses that had violations. She said it had been the previous practice of the Board to issue a three-day suspension with two days held in abeyance. She further commented that she would not support Board Member Kratman's motion. MOTION FAILED: 2 - 3 - 0. (Nay - Board Member Wellman, Vice-Chair Mackey, & Chair Johnson).” (Motion: Kratman, second: Holland)
Suspend Wamesit Entertainment Center's liquor license for a period of three days (Tuesday, October 10th), with two days to be held in abeyance in the case of a second offense within 24 months
MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to suspend Wamesit Entertainment Center's liquor license for a period of three days (Tuesday, October 10th), with two days to be held in abeyance in the case of a second offense within 24 months. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 1 - 0. (Nay - Board Member Kratman)
Yes: Holland, Johnson, Mackey, WellmanNo: Kratman
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to suspend Wamesit Entertainment Center's liquor license for a period of three days (Tuesday, October 10th), with two days to be held in abeyance in the case of a second offense within 24 months. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 1 - 0. (Nay - Board Member Kratman).” (Motion: Mackey, second: Wellman)
Suspend Shell Ford Mart's liquor license for a period of three days (Tuesday, October 10th), with two days to be held in abeyance in the case of a second offense within 24 months
MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to suspend Shell Ford Mart's liquor license for a period of three days (Tuesday, October 10th), with two days to be held in abeyance in the case of a second offense within 24 months. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to suspend Shell Ford Mart's liquor license for a period of three days (Tuesday, October 10th), with two days to be held in abeyance in the case of a second offense within 24 months. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Wellman)
Authorize the Town Manager to sign the letters regarding the suspensions
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to sign the letters regarding the suspensions. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to sign the letters regarding the suspensions. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)
The following: Having complied with statutory requirements by conducting a public hearing after notice to abutters, the Select Board, pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 82, §21 through §24, and M.G.L....
MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey motioned the following: Having complied with statutory requirements by conducting a public hearing after notice to abutters, the Select Board, pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 82, §21 through §24, and M.G.L. chapter 79 §§ 1 and 2, lays out Frasier Lane as a public way and accepts said way and any related water or sewer facilities and easements, all as shown on a plan and profile entitled "Street Acceptance Plan Terramor Drive, dated July 20, 2023, but Civil Design Consultants, Inc., 344 North Main Street, Andover, MA, 01810, which plan and profile have been deemed satisfactory with the condition of final as-built acceptance and subsequent bond release. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey motioned the following: Having complied with statutory requirements by conducting a public hearing after notice to abutters, the Select Board, pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 82, §21 through §24, and M.G.L. chapter 79 §§ 1 and 2, lays out Frasier Lane as a public way and accepts said way and any related water or sewer facilities and easements, all as shown on a plan and profile entitled "Street Acceptance Plan Terramor Drive, dated July 20, 2023, but Civil Design Consultants, Inc., 344 North Main Street, Andover, MA, 01810, which plan and profile have been deemed satisfactory with the condition of final as-built acceptance and subsequent bond release. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Kratman)
Layout of Frasier Terramor Drive as a Public Way (Public Hearing)
The following: Having complied with statutory requirements by conducting a public hearing after notice to abutters, the Select Board, pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 82, §21 through §24, and M.G.L....
MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey motioned the following: Having complied with statutory requirements by conducting a public hearing after notice to abutters, the Select Board, pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 82, §21 through §24, and M.G.L. chapter 79 §§ 1 and 2, lays out Terramor Drive as a public way and accepts said way and any related water or sewer facilities and easements, all as shown on a plan and profile entitled "Street Acceptance Plan Terramor Drive, dated July 20, 2023, by Civil Design Consultants, Inc., 344 North Main Street, Andover, MA, 01810," which plan and profile have been deemed satisfactory with the conditions that they receive a Certificate of Compliance, the stormwater issue would be addressed, and the bond would remain in place until such time as the issue was corrected. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. Minutes September 12, 2023 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey motioned the following: Having complied with statutory requirements by conducting a public hearing after notice to abutters, the Select Board, pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 82, §21 through §24, and M.G.L. chapter 79 §§ 1 and 2, lays out Terramor Drive as a public way and accepts said way and any related water or sewer facilities and easements, all as shown on a plan and profile entitled "Street Acceptance Plan Terramor Drive, dated July 20, 2023, by Civil Design Consultants, Inc., 344 North Main Street, Andover, MA, 01810," which plan and profile have been deemed satisfactory with the conditions that they receive a Certificate of Compliance, the stormwater issue would be addressed, and the bond would remain in place until such time as the issue was corrected. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. Minutes September 12, 2023 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Wellman)
Council on Aging
Appoint Mr. Jeffrey Dufour to the Council on Aging for a term to expire on June 30, 2026
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to appoint Mr. Jeffrey Dufour to the Council on Aging for a term to expire on June 30, 2026. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to appoint Mr. Jeffrey Dufour to the Council on Aging for a term to expire on June 30, 2026. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Holland)
Mass Cultural Council
Appoint Ms. Rosalyn Impink to the Mass Cultural Council for a term to expire on June 30, 2026
MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to appoint Ms. Rosalyn Impink to the Mass Cultural Council for a term to expire on June 30, 2026. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to appoint Ms. Rosalyn Impink to the Mass Cultural Council for a term to expire on June 30, 2026. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Wellman)
Constable Re-Appointments
Re-appoint Mr. Paul Micalizzi as Constable. for a term to expire on June 30, 2026
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to re-appoint Mr. Paul Micalizzi as Constable. for a term to expire on June 30, 2026. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to re-appoint Mr. Paul Micalizzi as Constable. for a term to expire on June 30, 2026. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Mackey)
Re-appoint Mr. Edward J. Walker as Constable for a term to expire on June 30, 2026
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to re-appoint Mr. Edward J. Walker as Constable for a term to expire on June 30, 2026. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to re-appoint Mr. Edward J. Walker as Constable for a term to expire on June 30, 2026. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
Accept a $225.00 donation for the Senior Center in memory of Marjorie Moulaison, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation
MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to accept a $225.00 donation for the Senior Center in memory of Marjorie Moulaison, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to accept a $225.00 donation for the Senior Center in memory of Marjorie Moulaison, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Wellman)
Minutes September 12, 2023
Approve the Town Counsel's invoice for July 16, 2023 - July 31, 2023, in the amount of $2,762.50
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the Town Counsel's invoice for July 16, 2023 - July 31, 2023, in the amount of $2,762.50. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the Town Counsel's invoice for July 16, 2023 - July 31, 2023, in the amount of $2,762.50. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)
Approve the Town Counsel's invoice for August 1, 2023 - August 15, 2023, in the amount of $3,102.50
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the Town Counsel's invoice for August 1, 2023 - August 15, 2023, in the amount of $3,102.50. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the Town Counsel's invoice for August 1, 2023 - August 15, 2023, in the amount of $3,102.50. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)
July 18, 2023
Approve the minutes from July 18, 2023, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the minutes from July 18, 2023, as presented. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the minutes from July 18, 2023, as presented. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Kratman)
August 7, 2023
Approve the minutes from August 7, 2023, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the minutes from August 7, 2023, as presented. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the minutes from August 7, 2023, as presented. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Kratman)
August 8, 2023 (Regular & Executive Session)
Approve the minutes from August 8, 2023, regular session, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the minutes from August 8, 2023, regular session, as presented. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the minutes from August 8, 2023, regular session, as presented. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Kratman)
Approve the minutes from August 8, 2023, Executive Session, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the minutes from August 8, 2023, Executive Session, as presented. Board Member Kratman 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 August 8, 2023, Executive Session, as presented. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 1. (Abstained - Vice-Chair Mackey).” (Motion: Holland, second: Kratman)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: At approximately 8:40 p.m., Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: At approximately 8:40 p.m., Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, 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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