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August 6, 2024
14 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Patrick Holland, Mark Kratman, James F. Mackey, Jayne E. Wellman, Eric Ryder
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Wellman)
Approve the Comcast Cable Television License Renewal acting in its capacity as a statutory cable television and license issuing authority pursuant to Massachusetts Law Chapters 166 A and finding...
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the Comcast Cable Television License Renewal acting in its capacity as a statutory cable television and license issuing authority pursuant to Massachusetts Law Chapters 166 A and finding that the cable license renewal proposal of Comcast reasonably meets the license and cable related renewal needs and interests of the public and the town, and finding that Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC (Comcast) financial and technical qualifications and Comcast proposed support for the local programming channels, studio facilities, and services are reasonable to meet town cable license needs. And, based on the recommendation of our renewal team consisting of the Town Media Director, the Town Manager, and Municipal Cable Counsel for approval of continuing Comcast as a licensee, serving the town, the Tewksbury Select Board hereby approves the Comcast proposed non-exclusive renewal license effective September 20, 2025, immediately following the expiration of the current license on September 19, 2025. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the Comcast Cable Television License Renewal acting in its capacity as a statutory cable television and license issuing authority pursuant to Massachusetts Law Chapters 166 A and finding that the cable license renewal proposal of Comcast reasonably meets the license and cable related renewal needs and interests of the public and the town, and finding that Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC (Comcast) financial and technical qualifications and Comcast proposed support for the local programming channels, studio facilities, and services are reasonable to meet town cable license needs. And, based on the recommendation of our renewal team consisting of the Town Media Director, the Town Manager, and Municipal Cable Counsel for approval of continuing Comcast as a licensee, serving the town, the Tewksbury Select Board hereby approves the Comcast proposed non-exclusive renewal license effective September 20, 2025, immediately following the expiration of the current license on September 19, 2025. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Ryder)
American Outside Advertising LLC - Special Permit Application for Billboard (Continued)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 1 - 0. (Nay - Board Member Wellman)
Yes: Holland, Kratman, Mackey, RyderNo: Wellman
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 1 - 0. (Nay - Board Member Wellman).” (Motion: Kratman, second: Ryder)
Approve the special permit for the Electronic Billboard located at 1775 Andover Street
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the special permit for the Electronic Billboard located at 1775 Andover Street. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. *MOTION FAILED: 3 - 2 - 0. (Nay - Board Member Wellman & Board Member Mackey)
Yes: Holland, Kratman, RyderNo: Mackey, WellmanThe minutes record “*MOTION FAILED: 3 - 2 - 0. (Nay - Board Member Wellman & Board Member Mackey)”; with five members present the other three are shown voting yes. The Chair then explained that “since there were not at least four votes in the affirmative, the motion failed” (the special permit needed four votes).
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the special permit for the Electronic Billboard located at 1775 Andover Street. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. *MOTION FAILED: 3 - 2 - 0. (Nay - Board Member Wellman & Board Member Mackey).” (Motion: Kratman, second: Ryder)
Donation to Veterans Services from American Legion Post
Accept the donation of $100.00 from the American Legion Post to the Veterans Services, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to accept the donation of $100.00 from the American Legion Post to the Veterans Services, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Vice- Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to accept the donation of $100.00 from the American Legion Post to the Veterans Services, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Vice- Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Kratman)
Tewksbury School Facilities Study Committee Appointments
Appoint Tom Bowley to serve on the Tewksbury School Facilities Study Committee
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to appoint Tom Bowley to serve on the Tewksbury School Facilities Study Committee. Chair Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to appoint Tom Bowley to serve on the Tewksbury School Facilities Study Committee. Chair Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Holland)
Appoint Bruce Panilaitis to serve on the Tewksbury School Facilities Study Committee
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to appoint Bruce Panilaitis to serve on the Tewksbury School Facilities Study Committee. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to appoint Bruce Panilaitis to serve on the Tewksbury School Facilities Study Committee. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Ryder)
Appoint James Cutelis to serve on the Tewksbury School Facilities Study Committee
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to appoint James Cutelis to serve on the Tewksbury School Facilities Study Committee. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to appoint James Cutelis to serve on the Tewksbury School Facilities Study Committee. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kratman)
Approve the list of applicants submitted by the School Committee for the Tewksbury School Facilities Study Committee
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the list of applicants submitted by the School Committee for the Tewksbury School Facilities Study Committee. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the list of applicants submitted by the School Committee for the Tewksbury School Facilities Study Committee. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Ryder)
September 3, 2024, State Primary Warrant
Approve the Warrant as submitted by the Town Clerk
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the Warrant as submitted by the Town Clerk. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the Warrant as submitted by the Town Clerk. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
Sale of Town-Owned Land
Approve the sale of the three above-noted lots, as presented, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign all documents relating to the sale
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the sale of the three above-noted lots, as presented, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign all documents relating to the sale. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the sale of the three above-noted lots, as presented, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign all documents relating to the sale. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)
July 1, 2024 - July 15, 2024
Approve Town Counsel's Invoice from July 1, 2024, through July 15, 2024, in the amount of $3,272.50
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve Town Counsel's Invoice from July 1, 2024, through July 15, 2024, in the amount of $3,272.50. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve Town Counsel's Invoice from July 1, 2024, through July 15, 2024, in the amount of $3,272.50. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter a non-public session for the purposes of discussing Collective Bargaining (Non-Union Contract - Police Chief)
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to enter a non-public session for the purposes of discussing Collective Bargaining (Non-Union Contract - Police Chief). Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken; which resulted as follows: Yea: Vice-Chair Kratman, Board Member Mackey, 5 Board Member Wellman, Board Member Ryder, and Chair Holland Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to enter a non-public session for the purposes of discussing Collective Bargaining (Non-Union Contract - Police Chief). Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken; which resulted as follows: Yea: Vice-Chair Kratman, Board Member Mackey, 5 Board Member Wellman, Board Member Ryder, and Chair Holland Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: At approximately 9:04 p.m., Board Member Ryder made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: At approximately 9:04 p.m., Board Member Ryder made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
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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