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May 14, 2024
7 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The 6:30 p.m. executive-session portion lists Patrick Holland, Eric Ryder and Jayne Wellman, with Mark Kratman and James F. Mackey, III absent; the regular meeting at 7:03 p.m. lists Holland, Kratman (remote), Ryder (remote) and Wellman, with Mackey excused. The attendance list does not include James F. Mackey, who is counted absent.
Present: Patrick Holland, Eric Ryder, Jayne E. Wellman, Mark Kratman
Absent: James F. Mackey
During the meeting:
- Mark Kratman took part remotely.
- Eric Ryder took part remotely.
- Mark Kratman arrived after the meeting began (7:03 p.m.).
Every vote, in order
Enter a non-public session
MOTION: Chair Holland made a motion to enter a non-public session. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Ryder, Board Member Wellman, 3 and Chair Holland. Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 0.
Yes: Holland, Ryder, WellmanMark Kratman arrived at 7:03 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Chair Holland made a motion to enter a non-public session. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Ryder, Board Member Wellman, 3 and Chair Holland. Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Wellman)
SCHEDULED ITEMS
Approve the request for a Common Victualler License - Change of Ownership
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the request for a Common Victualler License - Change of Ownership. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the request for a Common Victualler License - Change of Ownership. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Ryder)
Soldier On Funding Request
Approve the request
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the request. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 1 - 0. (Chair Holland)
The minutes give the count as 3-1-0 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the request. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 1 - 0. (Chair Holland).” (Motion: Kratman, second: Ryder)
April 1, 2024, through April 15, 2024
Approve Town Counsel's Invoice from April 1, 2024, through April 16, 2024, in the amount of $3,017.50
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve Town Counsel's Invoice from April 1, 2024, through April 16, 2024, in the amount of $3,017.50. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve Town Counsel's Invoice from April 1, 2024, through April 16, 2024, in the amount of $3,017.50. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Ryder)
April 16, 2024, through April 30, 2024
Approve Town Counsel's Invoice from April 16, 2024, through April 30, 2024, in the amount of $3,315.00
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve Town Counsel's Invoice from April 16, 2024, through April 30, 2024, in the amount of $3,315.00. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve Town Counsel's Invoice from April 16, 2024, through April 30, 2024, in the amount of $3,315.00. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Ryder)
April 9, 2024
Approve the minutes from the April 9, 2024, meeting, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the minutes from the April 9, 2024, meeting, as presented. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the minutes from the April 9, 2024, meeting, as presented. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Wellman)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: At approximately 8:14 p.m., Board Member Wellman made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: At approximately 8:14 p.m., Board Member Wellman made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Ryder)
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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