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January 7, 2025
11 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
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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 left the meeting before it ended.
Every vote, in order
Approve the request for a New Owner Class II Auto License for Speed Motors, Inc
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the request for a New Owner Class II Auto License for Speed Motors, Inc. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Mackey, Board Member Wellman, 5 Vice-Chair Kratman, Board Member Ryder, & Chair Holland Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the request for a New Owner Class II Auto License for Speed Motors, Inc. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Mackey, Board Member Wellman, 5 Vice-Chair Kratman, Board Member Ryder, & Chair Holland Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Ryder)
Approve the request for a New Class I License for Archstone Auto Body, Inc
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the request for a New Class I License for Archstone Auto Body, Inc. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Mackey, Board Member Wellman, 5 Vice-Chair Kratman, Board Member Ryder, & Chair Holland Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the request for a New Class I License for Archstone Auto Body, Inc. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Mackey, Board Member Wellman, 5 Vice-Chair Kratman, Board Member Ryder, & Chair Holland Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 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. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Mackey, Board Member Wellman, 5 Vice-Chair Kratman, Board Member Ryder, & Chair Holland Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Mackey, Board Member Wellman, 5 Vice-Chair Kratman, Board Member Ryder, & Chair Holland Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Ryder)
Approve the request for a Special Permit for an electronic billboard for MCP/Howland Burtt LLC & American Outside Advertising LLC: 3 Executive Place
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the request for a Special Permit for an electronic billboard for MCP/Howland Burtt LLC & American Outside Advertising LLC: 3 Executive Place. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Mackey, Board Member Wellman, 5 Vice-Chair Kratman, Board Member Ryder, & Chair Holland Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the request for a Special Permit for an electronic billboard for MCP/Howland Burtt LLC & American Outside Advertising LLC: 3 Executive Place. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Mackey, Board Member Wellman, 5 Vice-Chair Kratman, Board Member Ryder, & Chair Holland Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Ryder)
Mr. Curran made the following recommendations
Approve the dates and times of the Annual and Special Town Meetings as stated above
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the dates and times of the Annual and Special Town Meetings as stated above. 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 dates and times of the Annual and Special Town Meetings as stated above. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
Open the Annual and Special Town Meetings Articles starting Wednesday, January 8, 2025, and close on Friday, 14, 2025, at 12:30 p.m
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to open the Annual and Special Town Meetings Articles starting Wednesday, January 8, 2025, and close on Friday, 14, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. 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 open the Annual and Special Town Meetings Articles starting Wednesday, January 8, 2025, and close on Friday, 14, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Ryder)
November 16, 2024 - November 30, 2024
Approve Town Counsel's Invoice from November 16, 2024, through November 30, 2024, in the amount of $3,952.50
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve Town Counsel's Invoice from November 16, 2024, through November 30, 2024, in the amount of $3,952.50. 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 November 16, 2024, through November 30, 2024, in the amount of $3,952.50. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Ryder)
December 1, 2024 - December 15, 2024
Approve Town Counsel's Invoice from December 1, 2024, through December 15, 2024, in the amount of $3,102.50
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve Town Counsel's Invoice from December 1, 2024, through December 15, 2024, in the amount of $3,102.50. 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 December 1, 2024, through December 15, 2024, in the amount of $3,102.50. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Ryder)
November 12, 2024
Approve the minutes from the November 12, 2024, meeting, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the minutes from the November 12, 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 from the November 12, 2024, meeting, as presented. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
November 26, 2024
Approve the minutes from the November 26, 2024, meeting, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the minutes from the November 26, 2024, meeting, as presented. 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 Ryder made a motion to approve the minutes from the November 26, 2024, meeting, as presented. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Kratman)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: At approximately 7:45 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 7:45 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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