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March 19, 2024
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Todd R. Johnson, James F. Mackey, Patrick Holland, Jayne E. Wellman, Mark Kratman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
SCHEDULED ITEMS
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kratman)
Approve the petition of National Grid to relocate pole 76 and push brace pole 76-89 located at 875 East Street, with the stipulation that the DPW review and approve the request
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the petition of National Grid to relocate pole 76 and push brace pole 76-89 located at 875 East Street, with the stipulation that the DPW review and approve the request. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the petition of National Grid to relocate pole 76 and push brace pole 76-89 located at 875 East Street, with the stipulation that the DPW review and approve the request. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)
Acceptance of Donation to the Tewksbury Police Domestic Violence Fund
Accept the donation of $100.00 with the Select Board's sincere appreciation
MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to accept the donation of $100.00 with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to accept the donation of $100.00 with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Holland)
Sub-Section (i) was added
Table the discussion, date-specific, until the next Select Board meeting to be held on April 9, 2024
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to table the discussion, date-specific, until the next Select Board meeting to be held on April 9, 2024. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to table the discussion, date-specific, until the next Select Board meeting to be held on April 9, 2024. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Holland)
Recreation Initiative Update
Approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $3,102.50 for the period of February 1, 2024 - February 15, 2024
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $3,102.50 for the period of February 1, 2024 - February 15, 2024. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. 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 $3,102.50 for the period of February 1, 2024 - February 15, 2024. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Holland)
Approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $3,187.50 for the period of February 16, 2024 - February 29, 2024
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the Town Counsel invoice in the amount of $3,187.50 for the period of February 16, 2024 - February 29, 2024. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. 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 $3,187.50 for the period of February 16, 2024 - February 29, 2024. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)
October 17, 2023
Approve the minutes from the October 17, 2023, meeting, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the minutes from the October 17, 2023, meeting, as presented. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the minutes from the October 17, 2023, meeting, as presented. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Kratman)
January 23, 2024
Approve the minutes from the January 23, 2024, meeting, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the minutes from the January 23, 2024, meeting, as presented. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Holland made a motion to approve the minutes from the January 23, 2024, meeting, as presented. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Kratman)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter into an Executive Session regarding Collective Bargaining
MOTION: At 8:04 p.m., Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to enter into an Executive Session regarding Collective Bargaining. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Vice-Chair Mackey, Board Member Holland, 5 Board Member Wellman, Board Member Kratman, and Chair Johnson Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: At 8:04 p.m., Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to enter into an Executive Session regarding Collective Bargaining. Board Member Holland seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Vice-Chair Mackey, Board Member Holland, 5 Board Member Wellman, Board Member Kratman, and Chair Johnson Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Holland)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: At 8:23 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: Vice-Chair Mackey, Board Member Holland, 5 Board Member Wellman, Board Member Kratman, and Chair Johnson Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: At 8:23 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: Vice-Chair Mackey, Board Member Holland, 5 Board Member Wellman, Board Member Kratman, 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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