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January 23, 2024
11 recorded votes, 0 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
Close the application process aside from the one(s) already pending
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to close the application process aside from the one(s) already pending. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Holland, 5 Board Member Kratman, Vice-Chair Mackey, And Chair Johnson Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to close the application process aside from the one(s) already pending. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Holland, 5 Board Member Kratman, Vice-Chair Mackey, And Chair Johnson Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Holland)
Close the public hearing and to table the discussion until the first meeting in March
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to close the public hearing and to table the discussion until the first meeting in March. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to close the public hearing and to table the discussion until the first meeting in March. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Holland)
Approve the request for a Common Victualler License
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the request for a Common Victualler License. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Holland, 5 Board Member Kratman, 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 request for a Common Victualler License. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Holland, 5 Board Member Kratman, Vice-Chair Mackey, And Chair Johnson Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Mackey)
Approve the request for a temporary liquor license
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the request for a temporary liquor license. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Holland, 5 Board Member Kratman, 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 request for a temporary liquor license. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Holland, 5 Board Member Kratman, Vice-Chair Mackey, And Chair Johnson Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)
MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to approve the request for a temporary liquor license. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Holland, 5 Board Member Kratman, 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 request for a temporary liquor license. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Holland, 5 Board Member Kratman, Vice-Chair Mackey, And Chair Johnson Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Wellman)
Board of Health Vacancy
Place the vacant position for the Board of Health on the current year's ballot
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to place the vacant position for the Board of Health on the current year's ballot. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Holland, 5 Board Member Kratman, Vice-Chair Mackey, And Chair Johnson Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to place the vacant position for the Board of Health on the current year's ballot. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Holland, 5 Board Member Kratman, Vice-Chair Mackey, And Chair Johnson Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Mackey)
Board Member Kratman, Vice-Chair Mackey,
Reschedule the March 5, 2024, meeting to March 12th, 2024, at 7:00 p.m
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to reschedule the March 5, 2024, meeting to March 12th, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Holland, 5 Board Member Kratman, Vice-Chair Mackey, And Chair Johnson Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to reschedule the March 5, 2024, meeting to March 12th, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Holland, 5 Board Member Kratman, Vice-Chair Mackey, And Chair Johnson Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Holland)
TOWN MANAGER
Approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $2,932.50 for the period of December 16, 2023 - December 31, 2023
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $2,932.50 for the period of December 16, 2023 - December 31, 2023. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Holland, 5 Board Member Kratman, 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 $2,932.50 for the period of December 16, 2023 - December 31, 2023. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Holland, 5 Board Member Kratman, Vice-Chair Mackey, and Chair Johnson Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)
November 28, 2023
Approve the minutes from the November 28, 2023, meeting, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the minutes from the November 28, 2023, meeting, as presented. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Holland, 5 Board Member Kratman, 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 from the November 28, 2023, meeting, as presented. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Holland, 5 Board Member Kratman, Vice-Chair Mackey, and Chair Johnson Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Wellman)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter a non-public session to discuss Collective Bargaining matters
MOTION: At 8:25 p.m., Board Member Holland made a motion to enter a non-public session to discuss Collective Bargaining matters. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Holland, 5 Board Member Kratman, Vice-Chair Mackey, and Chair Johnson Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: At 8:25 p.m., Board Member Holland made a motion to enter a non-public session to discuss Collective Bargaining matters. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Holland, 5 Board Member Kratman, Vice-Chair Mackey, and Chair Johnson Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Wellman)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: At 8:25 p.m., Board Member Holland 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 Holland, 5 Board Member Kratman, Vice-Chair Mackey, and Chair Johnson Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: At 8:25 p.m., Board Member Holland 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 Holland, 5 Board Member Kratman, Vice-Chair Mackey, and Chair Johnson Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, 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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