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June 4, 2024
14 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Patrick Holland, Mark Kratman, James F. Mackey, Eric Ryder, Jayne E. Wellman
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Jayne E. Wellman took part remotely.
- Jayne E. Wellman arrived after the meeting began.
- Mark Kratman arrived after the meeting began (7:15 p.m.).
Every vote, in order
Aaronap Cellars LLC. - Farmer's Market Liquor License
Approve the request for a temporary liquor license for Aaronap Cellars LLC. from June 6, 2024 - September 26, 2024
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the request for a temporary liquor license for Aaronap Cellars LLC. from June 6, 2024 - September 26, 2024. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 0.
Yes: Holland, Mackey, RyderJayne E. Wellman had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting. The attendance list says Mark Kratman arrived late (7:15 p.m.); the count (3-0-0) matches the 3 other members present, so Mark Kratman is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the request for a temporary liquor license for Aaronap Cellars LLC. from June 6, 2024 - September 26, 2024. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Ryder)
Blisspoint LLC - Farmer's Market Liquor License
Approve the request for a temporary liquor license for Blisspoint LLC. from June 6, 2024 - September 26, 2024
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the request for a temporary liquor license for Blisspoint LLC. from June 6, 2024 - September 26, 2024. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 0.
Yes: Holland, Mackey, RyderJayne E. Wellman had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting. The attendance list says Mark Kratman arrived late (7:15 p.m.); the count (3-0-0) matches the 3 other members present, so Mark Kratman is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the request for a temporary liquor license for Blisspoint LLC. from June 6, 2024 - September 26, 2024. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
Donations to the Senior Center
Accept the above-listed donations to the Senior Center with the Select Board's sincere appreciation
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to accept the above-listed donations to the Senior Center with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 0.
Yes: Holland, Mackey, RyderJayne E. Wellman had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting. The attendance list says Mark Kratman arrived late (7:15 p.m.); the count (3-0-0) matches the 3 other members present, so Mark Kratman is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to accept the above-listed donations to the Senior Center with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Ryder)
Donation to the Tewksbury Public Library
Accept the donation of $5,000 to the Tewksbury Public Library from the Estate of Linda L. O'Toole 2024 Revocable Living Trust, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to accept the donation of $5,000 to the Tewksbury Public Library from the Estate of Linda L. O'Toole 2024 Revocable Living Trust, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
Yes: Holland, Kratman, Mackey, RyderJayne E. Wellman had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to accept the donation of $5,000 to the Tewksbury Public Library from the Estate of Linda L. O'Toole 2024 Revocable Living Trust, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
Local Historic District Study Committee - Dissolved
Local Historic District Study Committee - Dissolved
Motion was made to dissolve the committee as its work was complete. MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the dissolution of the Local Historic District Study Committee. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
Yes: Holland, Kratman, Mackey, RyderJayne E. Wellman had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“motion was made to dissolve the committee as its work was complete. MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the dissolution of the Local Historic District Study Committee. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
Board and Committee Re-appointments
Accept the 2024 Board and Committee Re- appointments
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to accept the 2024 Board and Committee Re- appointments. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
Yes: Holland, Kratman, Mackey, RyderJayne E. Wellman had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to accept the 2024 Board and Committee Re- appointments. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Ryder)
Town Counsel Re-appointment
Accept the Town Counsel Re-appointment
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to accept the Town Counsel Re-appointment. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
Yes: Holland, Kratman, Mackey, RyderJayne E. Wellman had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to accept the Town Counsel Re-appointment. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Kratman)
Appoint Board Member Mackey and Board Member Ryder as Select Board designees to the Tewksbury School Facilities Study Committee
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to appoint Board Member Mackey and Board Member Ryder as Select Board designees to the Tewksbury School Facilities Study Committee. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
Yes: Holland, Kratman, Mackey, RyderJayne E. Wellman had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to appoint Board Member Mackey and Board Member Ryder as Select Board designees to the Tewksbury School Facilities Study Committee. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
Appoint Ms. Bridgit Garabedian and Mr. Rich Russo as the School Committee designees to the Tewksbury School Facilities Study Committee
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to appoint Ms. Bridgit Garabedian and Mr. Rich Russo as the School Committee designees to the Tewksbury School Facilities Study Committee. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
Yes: Holland, Kratman, Mackey, RyderJayne E. Wellman had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to appoint Ms. Bridgit Garabedian and Mr. Rich Russo as the School Committee designees to the Tewksbury School Facilities Study Committee. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
Appoint Mr. Anthony LaVerde to the Economic Development Committee
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to appoint Mr. Anthony LaVerde to the Economic Development Committee. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
Yes: Holland, Kratman, Mackey, RyderJayne E. Wellman had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to appoint Mr. Anthony LaVerde to the Economic Development Committee. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Ryder)
Chamber of Commerce Open House
Approve the use of the town commons for an Open House hosted by the Chamber of Commerce on Friday, June 26, 2024, at noon
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the use of the town commons for an Open House hosted by the Chamber of Commerce on Friday, June 26, 2024, at noon. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
Yes: Holland, Kratman, Mackey, RyderJayne E. Wellman had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the use of the town commons for an Open House hosted by the Chamber of Commerce on Friday, June 26, 2024, at noon. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
May 1, 2024, through May 15, 2024
Approve Town Counsel's Invoice from May 1, 2024, through May 15, 2024, in the amount of $5,015.00
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve Town Counsel's Invoice from May 1, 2024, through May 15, 2024, in the amount of $5,015.00. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Ryder, Board Member Mackey, 5 Vice-Chair Kratman, Board Member Wellman, and Chair Holland Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve Town Counsel's Invoice from May 1, 2024, through May 15, 2024, in the amount of $5,015.00. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Ryder, Board Member Mackey, 5 Vice-Chair Kratman, Board Member Wellman, and Chair Holland Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Ryder)
May 2, 2024
Approve the minutes from the May 2, 2024, meeting, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the minutes from the May 2, 2024, meeting, as presented. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Ryder, Board Member Mackey, 5 Vice-Chair Kratman, Board Member Wellman, and Chair Holland Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the minutes from the May 2, 2024, meeting, as presented. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Ryder, Board Member Mackey, 5 Vice-Chair Kratman, Board Member Wellman, and Chair Holland Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: At approximately 8:15 p.m., Board Member Mackey made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Ryder, Board Member Mackey, 5 Vice-Chair Kratman, Board Member Wellman, and Chair Holland Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: At approximately 8:15 p.m., Board Member Mackey made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Ryder, Board Member Mackey, 5 Vice-Chair Kratman, Board Member Wellman, and Chair Holland Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, 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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