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November 28, 2023
10 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Todd R. Johnson, James F. Mackey, Jayne E. Wellman, Patrick Holland, Mark Kratman
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Mark Kratman took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Youth Soccer Acceptance of Gift
Accept the gift with the Select Board's sincere gratitude
MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to accept the gift with the Select Board's sincere gratitude. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Vice-Chair Mackey, 5 Board Member Kratman, Board Member Holland, and Chair Johnson Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to accept the gift with the Select Board's sincere gratitude. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Vice-Chair Mackey, 5 Board Member Kratman, Board Member Holland, and Chair Johnson Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Holland)
MBTA Communities - Discussion and Approval of Districts
Recommend approving the Main Street A and Main Street B zones for submission for compliance review, including the language, contingent upon further discussion/request to the state for a design...
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend approving the Main Street A and Main Street B zones for submission for compliance review, including the language, contingent upon further discussion/request to the state for a design guide and the inclusionary zoning questions that the Board had as part of the compliance check and not as a finalized document. Chair Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman and Chair Johnson 2 Nay: Board Member Kratman, Board Member Holland, and Vice-Chair Mackey 3 MOTION FAILED: 2 - 3 - 0. (Nay - Board Member Kratman, Board Member Holland, and Vice Chair Mackey)
Yes: Johnson, WellmanNo: Holland, Kratman, Mackey
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to recommend approving the Main Street A and Main Street B zones for submission for compliance review, including the language, contingent upon further discussion/request to the state for a design guide and the inclusionary zoning questions that the Board had as part of the compliance check and not as a finalized document. Chair Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman and Chair Johnson 2 Nay: Board Member Kratman, Board Member Holland, and Vice-Chair Mackey 3 MOTION FAILED: 2 - 3 - 0. (Nay - Board Member Kratman, Board Member Holland, and Vice Chair Mackey).” (Motion: Wellman, second: Johnson)
Approve Main Street A district, contingent upon further discussion/request to the state for a design guide, the inclusionary zoning questions that the Board had as part of the compliance check and...
MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to approve Main Street A district, contingent upon further discussion/request to the state for a design guide, the inclusionary zoning questions that the Board had as part of the compliance check and not as a finalized document, and that the minimum lot aware be reviewed again. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Chair Johnson, 3 and Vice Chair Mackey Nay: Board Member Kratman, Board Member Holland, 2 MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 2 - 0. (Nay - Board Member Kratman and Board Member Holland)
Yes: Johnson, Mackey, WellmanNo: Holland, Kratman
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to approve Main Street A district, contingent upon further discussion/request to the state for a design guide, the inclusionary zoning questions that the Board had as part of the compliance check and not as a finalized document, and that the minimum lot aware be reviewed again. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Chair Johnson, 3 and Vice Chair Mackey Nay: Board Member Kratman, Board Member Holland, 2 MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 2 - 0. (Nay - Board Member Kratman and Board Member Holland).” (Motion: Mackey, second: Wellman)
Approve the 35 listed Liquor Licenses
MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to approve the 35 listed Liquor Licenses. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Kratman, 5 Board Member Holland, Vice-Chair Mackey, and Chair Johnson Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to approve the 35 listed Liquor Licenses. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Kratman, 5 Board Member Holland, Vice-Chair Mackey, and Chair Johnson Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Kratman)
Approve the 49 listed Common Victualler Licenses
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the 49 listed Common Victualler Licenses. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Kratman, 5 Board Member Holland, Vice-Chair Mackey, and Chair Johnson Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the 49 listed Common Victualler Licenses. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Kratman, 5 Board Member Holland, Vice-Chair Mackey, and Chair Johnson Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)
Approve the 2 listed Amusement Licenses
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the 2 listed Amusement Licenses. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Kratman, 5 Board Member Holland, Vice-Chair Mackey, and Chair Johnson Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the 2 listed Amusement Licenses. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Kratman, 5 Board Member Holland, Vice-Chair Mackey, and Chair Johnson Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)
Approve the 6 listed Entertainment Licenses
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the 6 listed Entertainment Licenses. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Kratman, 5 Board Member Holland, Vice-Chair Mackey, and Chair Johnson Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the 6 listed Entertainment Licenses. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Kratman, 5 Board Member Holland, Vice-Chair Mackey, and Chair Johnson Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Holland)
Approve the 11 listed Class Auto Sales Licenses
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the 11 listed Class Auto Sales Licenses. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Kratman, 5 Board Member Holland, Vice-Chair Mackey, and Chair Johnson Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the 11 listed Class Auto Sales Licenses. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Kratman, 5 Board Member Holland, Vice-Chair Mackey, and Chair Johnson Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)
TOWN MANAGER
Approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $3,230.00 for the period of October 16, 2023 - October 31, 2023
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $3,230.00 for the period of October 16, 2023 - October 31, 2023. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Kratman, 5 Board Member Holland, Vice-Chair Mackey, and Chair Johnson Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
The minutes name Patrick Holland as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $3,230.00 for the period of October 16, 2023 - October 31, 2023. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Kratman, 5 Board Member Holland, Vice-Chair Mackey, and Chair Johnson Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland)
Chair Johnson
Adjourn
MOTION: At 8:57 p.m., Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Kratman, 5 Board Member Holland, Vice-Chair Mackey, and Chair Johnson Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: At 8:57 p.m., Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Kratman, 5 Board Member Holland, Vice-Chair Mackey, and Chair Johnson Nay: 0 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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