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November 26, 2024
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Patrick Holland, Mark Kratman, James F. Mackey, Jayne E. Wellman, Eric Ryder
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Seal
Approve the application
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the application. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 1 - 0. (Nay: Board Member Mackey)
Yes: Holland, Kratman, Ryder, WellmanNo: Mackey
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the application. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 1 - 0. (Nay: Board Member Mackey).” (Motion: Ryder, second: Kratman)
NEW BUSINESS
Approve the Water Abatement Policy, as presented
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the Water Abatement Policy, as presented. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the Water Abatement Policy, as presented. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
Amusement License Renewals (2025)
Approve the Amusement License Renewals for 2025, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the Amusement License Renewals for 2025, as presented. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the Amusement License Renewals for 2025, as presented. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
Class Auto License Renewals (2025)
Approve the Class Auto License Renewals for 2025, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the Class Auto License Renewals for 2025, as presented. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the Class Auto License Renewals for 2025, as presented. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Wellman)
Common Victualler License Renewals (2025)
Approve the Common Victualler License Renewals for 2025, with the exception of Treehouse Brewing Company (to appear at the next Select Board meeting) and Petroil as the Board of Health had sent...
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the Common Victualler License Renewals for 2025, with the exception of Treehouse Brewing Company (to appear at the next Select Board meeting) and Petroil as the Board of Health had sent them violations for selling cigarettes to minors, and they had not yet replied. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the Common Victualler License Renewals for 2025, with the exception of Treehouse Brewing Company (to appear at the next Select Board meeting) and Petroil as the Board of Health had sent them violations for selling cigarettes to minors, and they had not yet replied. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Mackey)
Entertainment License Renewals
Approve the Entertainment License Renewals
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the Entertainment License Renewals. The Board unanimously voted in favor. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the Entertainment License Renewals. The Board unanimously voted in favor. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder)
Liquor License Renewals (2025)
Approve the Liquor License Renewals for 2025, with the exception of Treehouse Brewing Company, which would be invited to appear at the Select Board's next meeting
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the Liquor License Renewals for 2025, with the exception of Treehouse Brewing Company, which would be invited to appear at the Select Board's next meeting. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the Liquor License Renewals for 2025, with the exception of Treehouse Brewing Company, which would be invited to appear at the Select Board's next meeting. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Wellman)
Liquor License Renewals
Approve the Liquor License Renewals for 2025
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the Liquor License Renewals for 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 Liquor License Renewals for 2025. Board Member Ryder Seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Ryder)
Town Counsel Invoice
Approve Town Counsel's Invoice from October 16, 2024, through October 31, 2024, in the amount of $3,527.50
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve Town Counsel's Invoice from October 16, 2024, through October 31, 2024, in the amount of $3,527.50. 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 October 16, 2024, through October 31, 2024, in the amount of $3,527.50. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: At approximately 8:12 p.m., Board Member Wellman made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: At approximately 8:12 p.m., Board Member Wellman made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, 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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