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February 13, 2024
11 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 for a Class I License
MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to approve the request for a Class I 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 Class I 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)
Approve the request for a Change of Manager
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the request for a Change of Manager. Board Member Kratman 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 Change of Manager. Board Member Kratman 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: Kratman)
Approve the request for an Entertainment License
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the request for an Entertainment 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 an Entertainment 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)
Ms. Karen Carter, 97 Deering Drive
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to close the public hearing. 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 close the public hearing. 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)
Presidential Primary Warrant
Approve the posting of the Warrant
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the posting of the Warrant. 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 posting of the Warrant. 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)
Donation by the Lowell Five Bank to the Senior Center
Accept the donation from the Lowell Five Bank in the amount of $2,000.00 to be used for the Senior Center to provide a monthly breakfast for older adults, with the Select Board's sincere gratitude
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to accept the donation from the Lowell Five Bank in the amount of $2,000.00 to be used for the Senior Center to provide a monthly breakfast for older adults, with the Select Board's sincere gratitude. 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 accept the donation from the Lowell Five Bank in the amount of $2,000.00 to be used for the Senior Center to provide a monthly breakfast for older adults, with the Select Board's sincere gratitude. 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)
Donation by a Resident to the Tewksbury Police Department
Accept the donation from Mr. Steven Dolan, 10th Street, in the amount of $200.00, to the Tewksbury Police Department, with the Select Board's sincere gratitude
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to accept the donation from Mr. Steven Dolan, 10th Street, in the amount of $200.00, to the Tewksbury Police Department, with the Select Board's sincere gratitude. 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 accept the donation from Mr. Steven Dolan, 10th Street, in the amount of $200.00, to the Tewksbury Police Department, with the Select Board's sincere gratitude. 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)
Soldier On Request for Permit Fee Waiver
Approve the request for a waiver of the permit fees not-to-exceed $76,000 and to grant a transfer from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to the town's General Fund to cover the fees
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the request for a waiver of the permit fees not-to-exceed $76,000 and to grant a transfer from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to the town's General Fund to cover the fees. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, and Board Member Kratman 2 Nay: Vice-Chair Mackey, Board Member Holland, and Chair Johnson 3 MOTION FAILED: 2 - 3 - 0. (Nay: Vice-Chair Mackey, Board Member Holland, & Chair Johnson)
Yes: Kratman, WellmanNo: Holland, Johnson, Mackey
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the request for a waiver of the permit fees not-to-exceed $76,000 and to grant a transfer from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to the town's General Fund to cover the fees. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, and Board Member Kratman 2 Nay: Vice-Chair Mackey, Board Member Holland, and Chair Johnson 3 MOTION FAILED: 2 - 3 - 0. (Nay: Vice-Chair Mackey, Board Member Holland, & Chair Johnson).” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kratman)
TOWN MANAGER
Approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $3,145.00 for the period of January 1, 2024 - January 15, 2024
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $3,145.00 for the period of January 1, 2024 - January 15, 2024. 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 approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $3,145.00 for the period of January 1, 2024 - January 15, 2024. 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)
January 9, 2024
Approve the minutes from the January 9, 2024, meeting, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the minutes from the January 9, 2024, meeting, as presented. 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 minutes from the January 9, 2024, meeting, as presented. 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)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: At approximately 10:29 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 Holland, 5 Board Member Kratman, Vice-Chair Mackey, and Chair Johnson Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: At approximately 10:29 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 Holland, 5 Board Member Kratman, 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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