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March 12, 2024
12 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Todd R. Johnson, James F. Mackey, Jayne E. Wellman, Mark Kratman, Patrick Holland
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Mark Kratman took part remotely.
- Patrick Holland took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
SCHEDULED ITEMS
Deny the request for a retail marijuana license
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to deny the request for a retail marijuana license. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Holland, 4 Board Member Kratman, and Chair Johnson Nay: Vice-Chair Mackey 1 MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 1 - 0.
Yes: Holland, Johnson, Kratman, WellmanNo: Mackey
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to deny the request for a retail marijuana license. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Holland, 4 Board Member Kratman, and Chair Johnson Nay: Vice-Chair Mackey 1 MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 1 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Holland)
Graffeo, the President of Route 133 Cannabis LLC, as summarized below
Accept the withdrawal of the application without prejudice
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to accept the withdrawal of the application without prejudice. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Holland, 5 Vice-Chair Mackey, Board Member Kratman, and Chair Johnson Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to accept the withdrawal of the application without prejudice. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Holland, 5 Vice-Chair Mackey, Board Member Kratman, and Chair Johnson Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Kratman)
Create a one-year moratorium by which the Select Board would not accept, consider, or process any applications for retail marijuana licenses
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion that the Select Board create a one-year moratorium by which the Select Board would not accept, consider, or process any applications for retail marijuana licenses. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. Discussion: Vice-Chair Mackey said he vehemently opposed the motion as it was a means to generate revenue, and it was voted on by the residents and approved at Town Meeting. Board Member Holland stated that he agreed with Board Member Kratman's suggestion to create a one-year moratorium or at least six months until the companies that were granted a license were open for business. Board Member Wellman said she disagreed with the motion to create a moratorium and added that she felt there was some bias existing in the town. She said she thought that the Select Board could manage but that she also was not in favor of "holding" a spot. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Kratman, Board Member Holland 2 Nay: Vice-Chair Macky, Board Member Wellman, 3 and Chair Johnson MOTION FAILED: 2 - 3 - 0.
Yes: Holland, KratmanNo: Johnson, Mackey, Wellman
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion that the Select Board create a one-year moratorium by which the Select Board would not accept, consider, or process any applications for retail marijuana licenses. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. Discussion: Vice-Chair Mackey said he vehemently opposed the motion as it was a means to generate revenue, and it was voted on by the residents and approved at Town Meeting. Board Member Holland stated that he agreed with Board Member Kratman's suggestion to create a one-year moratorium or at least six months until the companies that were granted a license were open for business. Board Member Wellman said she disagreed with the motion to create a moratorium and added that she felt there was some bias existing in the town. She said she thought that the Select Board could manage but that she also was not in favor of "holding" a spot. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Kratman, Board Member Holland 2 Nay: Vice-Chair Macky, Board Member Wellman, 3 and Chair Johnson MOTION FAILED: 2 - 3 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Holland)
Tree Hearing Objection
Grant the applicant's request for a permit to remove the tree
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to grant the applicant's request for a permit to remove the tree. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Holland, Board Member Wellman, 4 Vice-Chair Mackey, and Chair Johnson Nay: Board Member Kratman 1 MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 1 - 0.
Yes: Holland, Johnson, Mackey, WellmanNo: Kratman
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to grant the applicant's request for a permit to remove the tree. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Holland, Board Member Wellman, 4 Vice-Chair Mackey, and Chair Johnson Nay: Board Member Kratman 1 MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 1 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)
Trahan Elementary Reuse
Go back out to bid (RFP) regarding the former Trahan Elementary School reuse project
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to go back out to bid (RFP) regarding the former Trahan Elementary School reuse project. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. Discussion: Vice-Chair Mackey stated that he would like to see the advertisement be more aggressive. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Kratman, Board Member Holland, 5 Board Member Wellman, Vice-Chair Mackey, and Chair Johnson Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to go back out to bid (RFP) regarding the former Trahan Elementary School reuse project. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. Discussion: Vice-Chair Mackey stated that he would like to see the advertisement be more aggressive. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Kratman, Board Member Holland, 5 Board Member Wellman, Vice-Chair Mackey, and Chair Johnson Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)
Wamesit Road (Map 98, Lot 48)
Authorize selling the above-listed parcels as described
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to authorize selling the above-listed parcels as described. 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 authorize selling the above-listed parcels as described. 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)
Authorize the execution of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to authorize the execution of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. 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 authorize the execution of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. 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)
Authorize the execution of the Annual Town Election Warrant
MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to authorize the execution of the Annual Town Election Warrant. 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 authorize the execution of the Annual Town Election Warrant. 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)
TOWN MANAGER
Approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $2,762.50 for the period of January 16, 2024 - January 31, 2024
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $2,762.50 for the period of January 16, 2024 - January 31, 2024. 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 Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $2,762.50 for the period of January 16, 2024 - January 31, 2024. 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)
December 19, 2023
Approve the minutes from the December 19, 2023, meeting, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the minutes from the December 19, 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 December 19, 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)
January 25, 2024
Approve the minutes from the January 25, 2024, meeting, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the minutes from the January 25, 2024, meeting, as presented. 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 Holland made a motion to approve the minutes from the January 25, 2024, meeting, as presented. 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: Holland, second: Kratman)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: At 8:45 p.m., Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to adjourn. 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: At 8:45 p.m., Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to adjourn. 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: Mackey, second: Kratman)
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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