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November 12, 2024
17 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Jayne E. Wellman, who is counted absent.
Present: Patrick Holland, Mark Kratman, James F. Mackey, Eric Ryder
Absent: Jayne E. Wellman
Every vote, in order
SCHEDULED ITEMS
Approve the change of manager's name to Eva Tsiantikos, as requested
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the change of manager's name to Eva Tsiantikos, as requested. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the change of manager's name to Eva Tsiantikos, as requested. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Ryder)
Approve the request for a One Day Liquor License (Beer and Wine) as requested
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the request for a One Day Liquor License (Beer and Wine) as requested. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the request for a One Day Liquor License (Beer and Wine) as requested. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Mackey)
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 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Ryder)
Continue the public hearing, date specific, to the November 26, 2024, Select Board meeting
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to continue the public hearing, date specific, to the November 26, 2024, Select Board meeting. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. Board Member Ryder requested that Mr. Montuori provide the applicant with a list of outstanding questions. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to continue the public hearing, date specific, to the November 26, 2024, Select Board meeting. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. Board Member Ryder requested that Mr. Montuori provide the applicant with a list of outstanding questions. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Ryder)
Residential
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to close the public hearing. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to close the public hearing. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Kratman)
Allocate the local property tax levy among the five property classes for the fiscal year 2025 and the selection of a Minimum Residential Factor of 0.8788 or 1.66%
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to allocate the local property tax levy among the five property classes for the fiscal year 2025 and the selection of a Minimum Residential Factor of 0.8788 or 1.66%. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to allocate the local property tax levy among the five property classes for the fiscal year 2025 and the selection of a Minimum Residential Factor of 0.8788 or 1.66%. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Mackey)
Not to allow for a residential exemption
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion not to allow for a residential exemption. Seconded the motion. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion not to allow for a residential exemption. Seconded the motion. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Ryder)
Not to allow a small commercial exemption
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion not to allow a small commercial exemption. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion not to allow a small commercial exemption. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Ryder)
Not to allow for a discount of up to (25%) for property Classified as Open Space
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion not to allow for a discount of up to (25%) for property Classified as Open Space. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion not to allow for a discount of up to (25%) for property Classified as Open Space. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Ryder)
Lead Water Service Letters to the Residents
Approve the Sidewalk Easement at 1563 Andover Street with the stipulation that the question of the bus stop was clarified and to ensure that it did not impact the easement
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the Sidewalk Easement at 1563 Andover Street with the stipulation that the question of the bus stop was clarified and to ensure that it did not impact the easement. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the Sidewalk Easement at 1563 Andover Street with the stipulation that the question of the bus stop was clarified and to ensure that it did not impact the easement. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Ryder)
Donation to the Senior Center
Accept the donation of $5,000, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to accept the donation of $5,000, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to accept the donation of $5,000, with the Select Board's sincere appreciation. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Mackey)
Approve the Host Community Agreement and authorize the Town Manager to sign the agreement
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the Host Community Agreement and authorize the Town Manager to sign the agreement. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the Host Community Agreement and authorize the Town Manager to sign the agreement. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Ryder)
State Hospital Letter to the Governor
Request that Mr. Montuori forward the letter to the Governor in its current form
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to request that Mr. Montuori forward the letter to the Governor in its current form. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to request that Mr. Montuori forward the letter to the Governor in its current form. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Ryder)
October 1, 2024 - October15, 2024 (Revised)
Approve Town Counsel's Invoice from October 1, 2024, through October 15, 2024, in the amount of $3,697.50
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve Town Counsel's Invoice from October 1, 2024, through October 15, 2024, in the amount of $3,697.50. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve Town Counsel's Invoice from October 1, 2024, through October 15, 2024, in the amount of $3,697.50. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
September 24, 2024
Approve the minutes of the September 24, 2024, meeting, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 24, 2024, meeting, as presented. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 24, 2024, meeting, as presented. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
October 22, 2024
Approve the minutes of the October 22, 2024, meeting, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 22, 2024, meeting, as presented. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 22, 2024, meeting, as presented. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Kratman)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: At approximately 9:20 p.m., Board Member Mackey made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: At approximately 9:20 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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