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Jay Kelly
At-large · 6 terms in this record
Jay Kelley
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Board
On split votes, Kelly voted the same way as…
- Mark Kratman86% (6 of 7)
- Todd R. Johnson57% (4 of 7)
- James F. Mackey29% (2 of 7)
- Jayne E. Wellman29% (2 of 7)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2022–2023 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Kelly as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.
These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.
Attendance
At the start of 19 of 26 Select Board meetings in 2022–2023 Board.
Missed
- Mar 21, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Jan 10, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Dec 20, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Sep 28, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 25, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 7, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- May 2, 2022 · Special: Absent
Every meeting (26)
- Mar 21, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Mar 7, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 15, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 8, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 25, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 10, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Dec 20, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Dec 6, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 22, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 3, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 28, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Sep 13, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 15, 2022 · Special: Present
- Aug 9, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 8, 2022 · Joint: Present
- Aug 3, 2022 · Special: Present
- Jul 25, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 19, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 28, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 7, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- May 18, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 4, 2022 · Special: Present
- May 2, 2022 · Special: Absent
- Apr 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 5, 2022 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2022–2023 Board
Mar 7Authorize the removal of the trees located at Parker…Motion: MOTION: As there were no appeals made, Board Member Kratman a…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Kelly: Yes
March 7, 2023: Authorize the removal of the trees located at Parker Avenue, two on Towanda Road, and others (no appeals made)
MOTION: As there were no appeals made, Board Member Kratman a motion to authorize the removal of the trees located at Parker Avenue, two on Towanda Road, and 1424 Whipple Road. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION: As there were no appeals made, Board Member Kratman a motion to authorize the removal of the trees located at Parker Avenue, two on Towanda Road, and 1424 Whipple Road. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (second: Wellman)
Feb 15Approve the request for a Change of Manager applicationMotion: MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to approve the request for…Passed 4–0 · Kelly: Not recorded
February 15, 2023: Approve the request for a Change of Manager application
MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to approve the request for a Change of Manager application. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Todd R. Johnson, James F. Mackey, Jay Kelly, Jayne E. Wellman and Mark Kratman). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Mackey made a motion to approve the request for a Change of Manager application. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Kelly)
Jan 25Approve the Alteration of Premises to Expand the On-Premises…Motion: MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to approve the Alteration…Passed 5–0 · Kelly: Not recorded
January 25, 2023: Approve the Alteration of Premises to Expand the On-Premises Consumption Areas
MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to approve the Alteration of Premises to Expand the On-Premises Consumption Areas. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Todd R. Johnson, Jay Kelly, Jayne E. Wellman and Mark Kratman). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to approve the Alteration of Premises to Expand the On-Premises Consumption Areas. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kelly, second: Wellman)
Jan 25Approve the Alteration of Premises (2) Pouring of Distilled…Motion: MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to approve the Alteration…Passed 5–0 · Kelly: Not recorded
January 25, 2023: Approve the Alteration of Premises (2) Pouring of Distilled Spirits and Malt Beverages throughout the premise
MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to approve the Alteration of Premises (2) Pouring of Distilled Spirits and Malt Beverages throughout the premise. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Todd R. Johnson, Jay Kelly, Jayne E. Wellman and Mark Kratman). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kelly made a motion to approve the Alteration of Premises (2) Pouring of Distilled Spirits and Malt Beverages throughout the premise. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kelly, second: Kratman)
Jan 25Approve the Common Victualler License with the stipulation that…Motion: MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the Common…Passed 5–0 · Kelly: Not recorded
January 25, 2023: Approve the Common Victualler License with the stipulation that the Health Department provided positive approval
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the Common Victualler License with the stipulation that the Health Department provided positive approval. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Todd R. Johnson, Jay Kelly, Jayne E. Wellman and Mark Kratman). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the Common Victualler License with the stipulation that the Health Department provided positive approval. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
Jan 25Approve the Entertainment License for live acoustic music, recorded…Motion: MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the Entertainment…Passed 5–0 · Kelly: Not recorded
January 25, 2023: Approve the Entertainment License for live acoustic music, recorded music, and recorded sports programming for the Treehouse Brewing Company, from Sunday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. through 11:00...
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the Entertainment License for live acoustic music, recorded music, and recorded sports programming for the Treehouse Brewing Company, from Sunday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. through 11:00 p.m. with an exclusion on exterior amplification for live music to include: dancing by patrons, live music, use of an amplification system, theater exhibition or play, a light show of any description, radio, any dynamic audio or video show whether live or recorded, recorded music, dancing by entertainers or performers, floor show of any description, moving picture shows, jukebox, television, and any open flame devices or performances. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Todd R. Johnson, Jay Kelly, Jayne E. Wellman and Mark Kratman). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the Entertainment License for live acoustic music, recorded music, and recorded sports programming for the Treehouse Brewing Company, from Sunday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. through 11:00 p.m. with an exclusion on exterior amplification for live music to include: dancing by patrons, live music, use of an amplification system, theater exhibition or play, a light show of any description, radio, any dynamic audio or video show whether live or recorded, recorded music, dancing by entertainers or performers, floor show of any description, moving picture shows, jukebox, television, and any open flame devices or performances. Board Member Kelly seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kelly)
Dec 20Approve 30 one-day beer and wine licenses for the…Motion: MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve 30 one-day…Passed 3–1 · Kelly: Not recorded
December 20, 2022: Approve 30 one-day beer and wine licenses for the Tree House Brewing Company with the hours of operation being Monday through Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Sundays from…
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve 30 one-day beer and wine licenses for the Tree House Brewing Company with the hours of operation being Monday through Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Sundays from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. beginning January 6, 2023, and to terminate on February 9, 2023, excluding Tuesday's contingent upon complying with the town department's regulations and requests. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 1 - 0. (Nay - Board Member Kratman)
Yes: Johnson, Mackey, WellmanNo: Kratman
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve 30 one-day beer and wine licenses for the Tree House Brewing Company with the hours of operation being Monday through Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Sundays from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. beginning January 6, 2023, and to terminate on February 9, 2023, excluding Tuesday's contingent upon complying with the town department's regulations and requests. Vice-Chair Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 1 - 0. (Nay - Board Member Kratman).” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)
Dec 20Waive the requirement for an Entertainment License for establishments…Motion: MOTION: made a motion to waive the requirement for an Entertainment…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Kelly: Not recorded
December 20, 2022: Waive the requirement for an Entertainment License for establishments with a single television or radio
MOTION: made a motion to waive the requirement for an Entertainment License for establishments with a single television or radio. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION: made a motion to waive the requirement for an Entertainment License for establishments with a single television or radio. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (second: Wellman)
Dec 6Approve the minutes of the November 10, 2020, meeting,…Motion: MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the minutes…Passed 4–0 · Kelly: Yes
December 6, 2022: Approve the minutes of the November 10, 2020, meeting, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the minutes of the November 10, 2020, meeting, as presented. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 4 - 0 - 1. (Abstained - Chair Johnson)
Voted: Yes
Yes: Kelly, Kratman, Mackey, WellmanAbstained: Johnson
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the minutes of the November 10, 2020, meeting, as presented. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 4 - 0 - 1. (Abstained - Chair Johnson).” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kratman)
Dec 6Approve the minutes of the February 4, 2021, meeting,…Motion: MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the minutes…Passed 4–0 · Kelly: Yes
December 6, 2022: Approve the minutes of the February 4, 2021, meeting, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 4, 2021, meeting, as presented. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 4 - 0 - 1. (Abstained - Chair Johnson)
Voted: Yes
Yes: Kelly, Kratman, Mackey, WellmanAbstained: Johnson
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 4, 2021, meeting, as presented. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 4 - 0 - 1. (Abstained - Chair Johnson).” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
Votes with no disagreement (160)
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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