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December 19, 2023
21 recorded votes, 1 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
SCHEDULED ITEMS
Approve the request to change the DBA and also made a motion to authorize the change of location
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the request to change the DBA and also made a motion to authorize the change of location. 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: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the request to change the DBA and also made a motion to authorize the change of location. 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: Wellman, second: Holland)
Approve the withdrawal of the request for the Pledge of License Amendment
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the withdrawal of the request for the Pledge of License Amendment. Board Member Wellman 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: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the withdrawal of the request for the Pledge of License Amendment. Board Member Wellman 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: Kratman, second: Wellman)
Aroma Joe's - Common Victualler License
Approve the new Common Victualler License
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the new Common Victualler License. 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: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the new Common Victualler License. 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: Wellman, second: Holland)
Approve the withdrawal of the request for the Pledge of License
MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to approve the withdrawal of the request for the Pledge of License. Board Member Wellman 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 approve the withdrawal of the request for the Pledge of License. Board Member Wellman 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: Wellman)
Pera Grill - Common Victualler License
Approve the Common Victualler License
MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to approve the Common Victualler License. Board Member Kratman 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 approve the Common Victualler License. Board Member Kratman 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: Kratman)
The Pull-Up LLC - Common Victualler License
Approve the request for a Common Victualler License
MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to approve the request for a Common Victualler License. Board Member Wellman 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 approve the request for a Common Victualler License. Board Member Wellman 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: Wellman)
Trahan Elementary School Lease Request for Proposals
Authorize the publication of the Request for Proposal (RFP) with the School Board's suggested edits
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to authorize the publication of the Request for Proposal (RFP) with the School Board's suggested edits. Vice-Chair Mackey 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: Board Member Holland made a motion to authorize the publication of the Request for Proposal (RFP) with the School Board's suggested edits. Vice-Chair Mackey 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: Holland, second: Mackey)
Marijuana Cultivation - 686 Clark Road
Approve the Host Community Agreement
MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to approve the Host Community Agreement. Board Member Wellman 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 approve the Host Community Agreement. Board Member Wellman 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: Wellman)
Approve hosting a Virtual Community Outreach meeting via Zoom
MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to approve hosting a Virtual Community Outreach meeting via Zoom. 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 approve hosting a Virtual Community Outreach meeting via Zoom. 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)
Schedule Retail Marijuana Hearing
Approve adding a public hearing regarding the Sundaze Dispensary to the January 23, 2024, agenda
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve adding a public hearing regarding the Sundaze Dispensary to the January 23, 2024, agenda. Board Member Kratman 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: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve adding a public hearing regarding the Sundaze Dispensary to the January 23, 2024, agenda. Board Member Kratman 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: Wellman, second: Kratman)
Acceptance of Donation from the VFW to the Veterans Department
Accept the above-noted donations with the Select Board's sincere gratitude
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to accept the above-noted donations with the Select Board's sincere gratitude. Board Member Kratman 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: Board Member Holland made a motion to accept the above-noted donations with the Select Board's sincere gratitude. Board Member Kratman 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: Holland, second: Kratman)
Liquor License Renewals
Approve the twelve Liquor Licenses that had been processed
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the twelve Liquor Licenses that had been processed. Vice-Chair Mackey 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: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the twelve Liquor Licenses that had been processed. Vice-Chair Mackey 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: Wellman, second: Mackey)
Common Victualler License Renewals
Approve the twenty-nine Common Victualler Licenses that had been processed
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the twenty-nine Common Victualler Licenses that had been processed. Board Member Wellman 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: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the twenty-nine Common Victualler Licenses that had been processed. Board Member Wellman 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: Holland, second: Wellman)
Amusement License Renewals
Approve the seven Amusement Licenses that had been processed
MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to approve the seven Amusement Licenses that had been processed. Board Member Wellman 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 approve the seven Amusement Licenses that had been processed. Board Member Wellman 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: Wellman)
Entertainment License Renewals
Approve the ten Entertainment Licenses that had been processed
MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to approve the ten Entertainment Licenses that had been processed. Board Member Kratman 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 approve the ten Entertainment Licenses that had been processed. Board Member Kratman 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: Kratman)
Class License Renewals (Auto Sales)
Approve the four Class Licenses that had been processed
MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to approve the four Class Licenses that had been processed. Board Member Kratman 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 approve the four Class Licenses that had been processed. Board Member Kratman 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: Kratman)
TOWN MANAGER
Approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $2,295.00 for the period of November 1, 2023 - November 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 November 1, 2023 - November 15, 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.
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 November 1, 2023 - November 15, 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: Wellman, second: Holland)
Approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $2,380.00 for the period of November 16, 2023 - November 30, 2023
MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $2,380.00 for the period of November 16, 2023 - November 30, 2023. 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: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $2,380.00 for the period of November 16, 2023 - November 30, 2023. 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)
September 28, 2023
Approve the minutes of the September 28, 2023, meeting, as amended
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 28, 2023, meeting, as amended. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. Edit: Page 1 - "a.m." was changed to "p.m." (Wellman) 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 Holland made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 28, 2023, meeting, as amended. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. Edit: Page 1 - "a.m." was changed to "p.m." (Wellman) 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, second: Mackey)
October 24, 2023
Approve the minutes of the October 24, 2023, meeting
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 24, 2023, meeting. 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: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 24, 2023, meeting. 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: Holland, second: Wellman)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: At 8:09 p.m., Board Member Hollan 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.
The motion was made by Board Member Hollan, who is not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“MOTION: At 8:09 p.m., Board Member Hollan 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..” (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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