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September 10, 2024
18 recorded votes, 17 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: Jayne Wellman took part by Zoom in the executive session only (the vote to enter it); the minutes say she was excused from the regularly scheduled meeting.
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 left the meeting before it ended.
Every vote, in order
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter an Executive Session
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to enter an Executive Session. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Vice-Chair Kratman, Board Member Wellman, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Ryder, And Chair Holland. Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to enter an Executive Session. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Vice-Chair Kratman, Board Member Wellman, 5 Board Member Mackey, Board Member Ryder, And Chair Holland. Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
SCHEDULED ITEMS
Approve the entertainment license for Kyoto of Tewksbury, Inc. to include recorded music, radio, television, recorded background dinner music, dancing by patrons, jukebox, live music, projector...
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the entertainment license for Kyoto of Tewksbury, Inc. to include recorded music, radio, television, recorded background dinner music, dancing by patrons, jukebox, live music, projector for business meetings, and no outdoor amplification system. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
Yes: Holland, Kratman, Mackey, RyderJayne E. Wellman had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the entertainment license for Kyoto of Tewksbury, Inc. to include recorded music, radio, television, recorded background dinner music, dancing by patrons, jukebox, live music, projector for business meetings, and no outdoor amplification system. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Ryder)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
Yes: Holland, Kratman, Mackey, RyderJayne E. Wellman had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
Approve the request for a Common Victualler License
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the request for a Common Victualler License. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
Yes: Holland, Kratman, Mackey, RyderJayne E. Wellman had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the request for a Common Victualler License. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
September 10, 2024
Continue the public hearing, date specific, to the September 24, 2024, Select Board meeting at 7:00 p.m
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to continue the public hearing, date specific, to the September 24, 2024, Select Board meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
Yes: Holland, Kratman, Mackey, RyderJayne E. Wellman had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to continue the public hearing, date specific, to the September 24, 2024, Select Board meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
Eco Auto LLC - Change of Name
Approve the name change of Eco Auto LLC to Eco Auto, Inc
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the name change of Eco Auto LLC to Eco Auto, Inc. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
Yes: Holland, Kratman, Mackey, RyderJayne E. Wellman had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the name change of Eco Auto LLC to Eco Auto, Inc. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Kratman)
Approval of Easement located at 1023 and 1029 East Street
Approve the easements located at 1023 and 1029 East Street and to authorize Mr. Montuori to sign all related documents
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the easements located at 1023 and 1029 East Street and to authorize Mr. Montuori to sign all related documents. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
Yes: Holland, Kratman, Mackey, RyderJayne E. Wellman had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the easements located at 1023 and 1029 East Street and to authorize Mr. Montuori to sign all related documents. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Ryder)
September 10, 2024
Ratify the police chief's contract and to authorize Mr. Montuori to sign all related documents
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to ratify the police chief's contract and to authorize Mr. Montuori to sign all related documents. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
Yes: Holland, Kratman, Mackey, RyderJayne E. Wellman had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to ratify the police chief's contract and to authorize Mr. Montuori to sign all related documents. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Mackey)
Police Patrolmen Contract
Ratify the police patrolmen's contract and to authorize Mr. Montuori to sign all related documents
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to ratify the police patrolmen's contract and to authorize Mr. Montuori to sign all related documents. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
Yes: Holland, Kratman, Mackey, RyderJayne E. Wellman had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to ratify the police patrolmen's contract and to authorize Mr. Montuori to sign all related documents. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Ryder)
Firefighters Union Contract
Ratify the contract for the firefighters' union and authorize Mr. Montuori to sign all related documents
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to ratify the contract for the firefighters' union and authorize Mr. Montuori to sign all related documents. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
Yes: Holland, Kratman, Mackey, RyderJayne E. Wellman had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to ratify the contract for the firefighters' union and authorize Mr. Montuori to sign all related documents. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Kratman)
Historic Commission Resignation
Accept the resignation of Mr. Bill Wyatt from the Historic Commission
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to accept the resignation of Mr. Bill Wyatt from the Historic Commission. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
Yes: Holland, Kratman, Mackey, RyderJayne E. Wellman had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to accept the resignation of Mr. Bill Wyatt from the Historic Commission. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Ryder)
Appointment to Historic Commission
Nominate Mr. Matthew J. Ducey to the Historic Commission
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to nominate Mr. Matthew J. Ducey to the Historic Commission. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
Yes: Holland, Kratman, Mackey, RyderJayne E. Wellman had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to nominate Mr. Matthew J. Ducey to the Historic Commission. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Ryder)
Bidder Par Amount Net Interest Cost
Approve the short-term borrowing for the Center Elementary School
MOTION: Chair Holland made a motion to approve the short-term borrowing for the Center Elementary School. Macky seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
Yes: Holland, Kratman, Mackey, RyderJayne E. Wellman had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Chair Holland made a motion to approve the short-term borrowing for the Center Elementary School. Macky seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Holland, second: Mackey)
Donation - Veteran's Services
Accept the donation of $200.00 from Robert and Candy Ryan with the Select Board's sincere appreciation
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to accept the donation of $200.00 from Robert and Candy Ryan with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
Yes: Holland, Kratman, Mackey, RyderJayne E. Wellman had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to accept the donation of $200.00 from Robert and Candy Ryan with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Ryder)
July 16, 2024 - July 31, 2024
Approve Town Counsel's Invoice from July 16, 2024, through July 31, 2024, in the amount of $3,527.50
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve Town Counsel's Invoice from July 16, 2024, through July 31, 2024, in the amount of $3,527.50. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
Yes: Holland, Kratman, Mackey, RyderJayne E. Wellman had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve Town Counsel's Invoice from July 16, 2024, through July 31, 2024, in the amount of $3,527.50. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Ryder)
August 1, 2024 - August 15, 2024
Approve Town Counsel's Invoice from August 1, 2024, through August 15, 2024, in the amount of $3,145.00
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve Town Counsel's Invoice from August 1, 2024, through August 15, 2024, in the amount of $3,145.00. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
Yes: Holland, Kratman, Mackey, RyderJayne E. Wellman had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve Town Counsel's Invoice from August 1, 2024, through August 15, 2024, in the amount of $3,145.00. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Ryder)
August 6, 2024
Approve the minutes of the August 6, 2024, meeting, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the minutes of the August 6, 2024, meeting, as presented. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
Yes: Holland, Kratman, Mackey, RyderJayne E. Wellman had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the minutes of the August 6, 2024, meeting, as presented. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: At approximately 8:38 p.m., Board Member Mackey made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
Yes: Holland, Kratman, Mackey, RyderJayne E. Wellman had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: At approximately 8:38 p.m., Board Member Mackey made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 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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