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October 24, 2023
17 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Todd R. Johnson, James F. Mackey, Jayne E. Wellman, Mark Kratman, Patrick Holland
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. - Change of Manager
Approve the Change of Manager for Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. d/b/a as Cracker Barrel
MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to approve the Change of Manager for Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. d/b/a as Cracker Barrel. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to approve the Change of Manager for Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. d/b/a as Cracker Barrel. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Wellman)
Minutes October 24, 2023
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Board Member Kratman 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 Kratman made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Holland)
Approve the Transfer Class II Auto License to the Tak Tak Auto Group, Inc. d/b/a Tewksbury Auto Services
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the Transfer Class II Auto License to the Tak Tak Auto Group, Inc. d/b/a Tewksbury Auto Services. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the Transfer Class II Auto License to the Tak Tak Auto Group, Inc. d/b/a Tewksbury Auto Services. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Holland)
Approve the Common Victualler License for MHF Tewk Operating VII LLC d/b/a Hilton Garden Inn
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the Common Victualler License for MHF Tewk Operating VII LLC d/b/a Hilton Garden Inn. 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 for MHF Tewk Operating VII LLC d/b/a Hilton Garden Inn. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)
Requirements for all adjacent communities include
Remove the Town's Center District from consideration permanently from the MBTA community
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to remove the Town's Center District from consideration permanently from the MBTA community. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. Discussion: Board Member Kratman said he agreed with Board Member Holland's motion as he did not feel the Town's Center District was not suited for an MBTA community. He said there was not a lot of land available in that district. Vice-Chair Mackey also said he agreed with Board Member Holland's motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to remove the Town's Center District from consideration permanently from the MBTA community. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. Discussion: Board Member Kratman said he agreed with Board Member Holland's motion as he did not feel the Town's Center District was not suited for an MBTA community. He said there was not a lot of land available in that district. Vice-Chair Mackey also said he agreed with Board Member Holland's motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Mackey)
Minutes October 24, 2023
Authorize Chair Johnson to send an email to the delegation on behalf of the Board and the community to meet with the Select Board
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to authorize Chair Johnson to send an email to the delegation on behalf of the Board and the community to meet with the Select Board. Vice- Chair Mackey seconded the motion. Discussion: Board Member Wellman said she felt it was very important that the Board have one voice while speaking with anyone and also that she thought it was important to work with the delegation and not against them. She said both houses passed the MBTA Communities Act with four dissenting votes in both houses, so it was clear that it was overwhelmingly approved across the state. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to authorize Chair Johnson to send an email to the delegation on behalf of the Board and the community to meet with the Select Board. Vice- Chair Mackey seconded the motion. Discussion: Board Member Wellman said she felt it was very important that the Board have one voice while speaking with anyone and also that she thought it was important to work with the delegation and not against them. She said both houses passed the MBTA Communities Act with four dissenting votes in both houses, so it was clear that it was overwhelmingly approved across the state. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Mackey)
Table the discussion until a future meeting
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to table the discussion until a future meeting. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to table the discussion until a future meeting. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)
NEW BUSINESS
Accept the donations as mentioned above
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to accept the donations as mentioned above. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to accept the donations as mentioned above. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Holland)
Pure Tewksbury
Approve the Host Community Agreement between the Town of Tewksbury and Pure Tewksbury
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the Host Community Agreement between the Town of Tewksbury and Pure Tewksbury. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 1. (Abstain - Vice-Chair Mackey)
Yes: Holland, Johnson, Kratman, WellmanAbstained: Mackey
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the Host Community Agreement between the Town of Tewksbury and Pure Tewksbury. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 1. (Abstain - Vice-Chair Mackey).” (Motion: Kratman, second: Holland)
Approve the Host Community Agreement between the Town of Tewksbury and Lazy River Products - Tewksbury LLC
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the Host Community Agreement between the Town of Tewksbury and Lazy River Products - Tewksbury LLC. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 1. (Abstain - Vice-Chair Mackey)
Yes: Holland, Johnson, Kratman, WellmanAbstained: Mackey
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the Host Community Agreement between the Town of Tewksbury and Lazy River Products - Tewksbury LLC. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 1. (Abstain - Vice-Chair Mackey).” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
Tree Hearing Objection
Approve the remediation plan offered by Mr. Hardiman
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the remediation plan offered by Mr. Hardiman. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the remediation plan offered by Mr. Hardiman. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
January 23, 2024
Accept the above schedule, as presented, subject to change at the Select Board's discretion
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to accept the above schedule, as presented, subject to change at the Select Board's discretion. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to accept the above schedule, as presented, subject to change at the Select Board's discretion. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Holland)
TOWN MANAGER
Approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $2,295.00 for the period of September 1, 2023 - September 15, 2023
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $2,295.00 for the period of September 1, 2023 - September 15, 2023. 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 invoice in the amount of $2,295.00 for the period of September 1, 2023 - September 15, 2023. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)
Approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $3,527.50 for the period of September 15, 2023 - September 30, 2023
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $3,527.50 for the period of September 15, 2023 - September 30, 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 $3,527.50 for the period of September 15, 2023 - September 30, 2023. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
September 12, 2023
Approve the minutes from the September 12, 2023, meeting, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the minutes from the September 12, 2023, meeting, 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 the September 12, 2023, meeting, as presented. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Kratman)
September 19, 2023
Approve the minutes from the September 19, 2023, meeting, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the minutes from the September 19, 2023, meeting, 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 the September 19, 2023, meeting, as presented. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Kratman)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: At 9:55 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 9:55 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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