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Jay Kelly
At-large · 6 terms in this record
Jay Kelley
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How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2018–2019 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.
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Attendance
At the start of 20 of 20 Select Board meetings in 2018–2019 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (20)
- Mar 12, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 26, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 11, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 22, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 8, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Dec 18, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Dec 4, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 20, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 16, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 25, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 12, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Aug 14, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jul 17, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jul 10, 2018 · Special: Present
- Jun 19, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 18, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 5, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 15, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Apr 24, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Apr 10, 2018 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2018–2019 Board
Jan 8Approve Senior Town Counsel Invoice for October, 2018 in…Motion: MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to approve Senior Town Counsel…Passed 5–0 · Kelly: Not recorded
January 8, 2019: Approve Senior Town Counsel Invoice for October, 2018 in the amount of $11,380.00
MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to approve Senior Town Counsel Invoice for October, 2018 in the amount of $11,380.00; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Jay Kelly, Anne Marie Stronach, Todd R. Johnson and Mark Kratman). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to approve Senior Town Counsel Invoice for October, 2018 in the amount of $11,380.00; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Kratman)
Jan 8Approve Town Counsel Invoice for December 1 - 15,…Motion: MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to approve Town Counsel Invoice…Passed 5–0 · Kelly: Not recorded
January 8, 2019: Approve Town Counsel Invoice for December 1 - 15, 2018 in the amount of $3,315.00
MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to approve Town Counsel Invoice for December 1 - 15, 2018 in the amount of $3,315.00; seconded by Mr. Johnson and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Jay Kelly, Anne Marie Stronach, Todd R. Johnson and Mark Kratman). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to approve Town Counsel Invoice for December 1 - 15, 2018 in the amount of $3,315.00; seconded by Mr. Johnson and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Johnson)
Sep 25Recommend adoption of Articles 22 and 23Motion: MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to recommend adoption of Articles…Passed 3–1 · Kelly: Not recorded
September 25, 2018: Recommend adoption of Articles 22 and 23
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to recommend adoption of Articles 22 and 23; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 3-1.
The minutes give the count as 3-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to recommend adoption of Articles 22 and 23; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 3-1..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Dick)
Sep 12Waive the reading of the public hearing noticeMotion: MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to waive the reading of…Passed 4–0 · Kelly: Yes
September 12, 2018: Waive the reading of the public hearing notice
MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to waive the reading of the public hearing notice; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Dick, Johnson, Kelly, KratmanAnne Marie Stronach had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to waive the reading of the public hearing notice; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Dick, second: Kratman)
Sep 12Having complied with statutory requirements by conducting a public…Motion: MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion that having complied with statutory…Passed 4–0 · Kelly: Yes
September 12, 2018: Having complied with statutory requirements by conducting a public hearing after notice to abutters, the Board of Selectman, pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 82, Sections 21-24 and M.G.L Chapter 79,...
MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion that having complied with statutory requirements by conducting a public hearing after notice to abutters, the Board of Selectman, pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 82, Sections 21-24 and M.G.L Chapter 79, Sections 1 and 2, lays out Winterberry Lane as a public way and accepts said way and any related drainage, water, sewer facilities or easements, all as shown on the plan entitled "Street Acceptance Plan of Land in Tewksbury, Massachusetts" dated January 12, 2018 by LJR Engineering Inc., which plan and profile have been deemed satisfactory; final sign off and approval of the DPW is required; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Dick, Johnson, Kelly, KratmanAnne Marie Stronach had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion that having complied with statutory requirements by conducting a public hearing after notice to abutters, the Board of Selectman, pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 82, Sections 21-24 and M.G.L Chapter 79, Sections 1 and 2, lays out Winterberry Lane as a public way and accepts said way and any related drainage, water, sewer facilities or easements, all as shown on the plan entitled "Street Acceptance Plan of Land in Tewksbury, Massachusetts" dated January 12, 2018 by LJR Engineering Inc., which plan and profile have been deemed satisfactory; final sign off and approval of the DPW is required; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Kratman)
Sep 12Waive the reading of the public noticeMotion: MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to waive the reading of…Passed 4–0 · Kelly: Yes
September 12, 2018: Waive the reading of the public notice
MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to waive the reading of the public notice; seconded by Mr. Johnson and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Dick, Johnson, Kelly, KratmanAnne Marie Stronach had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to waive the reading of the public notice; seconded by Mr. Johnson and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Dick, second: Johnson)
Sep 12Having complied with statutory requirements by conducting a public…Motion: MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion that having complied with statutory…Passed 4–0 · Kelly: Yes
September 12, 2018: Having complied with statutory requirements by conducting a public hearing after notice to abutters, the Board of Selectman, pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 82, Sections 21-24 and M.G.L Chapter 79,...
MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion that having complied with statutory requirements by conducting a public hearing after notice to abutters, the Board of Selectman, pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 82, Sections 21-24 and M.G.L Chapter 79, Sections 1 and 2, lays out Harvest Lane as a public way and accepts said way and any related drainage, water, sewer facilities or easements all as shown on the plan and profile entitled "Street Acceptance Plan Harvest Lane, Tewksbury, Massachusetts" dated July 1, 2018 by Civil Design Consultants, which plan and profile have been deemed satisfactory; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Dick, Johnson, Kelly, KratmanAnne Marie Stronach had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion that having complied with statutory requirements by conducting a public hearing after notice to abutters, the Board of Selectman, pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 82, Sections 21-24 and M.G.L Chapter 79, Sections 1 and 2, lays out Harvest Lane as a public way and accepts said way and any related drainage, water, sewer facilities or easements all as shown on the plan and profile entitled "Street Acceptance Plan Harvest Lane, Tewksbury, Massachusetts" dated July 1, 2018 by Civil Design Consultants, which plan and profile have been deemed satisfactory; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Kratman)
Sep 12Approve the New Common Victualler Application for Villa Roma,…Motion: MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to approve the New Common…Passed 4–0 · Kelly: Yes
September 12, 2018: Approve the New Common Victualler Application for Villa Roma, 1555 Main Street
MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to approve the New Common Victualler Application for Villa Roma, 1555 Main Street; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Dick, Johnson, Kelly, KratmanAnne Marie Stronach had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to approve the New Common Victualler Application for Villa Roma, 1555 Main Street; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Dick, second: Kratman)
Sep 12Approve the Friends of the Poor Walk/Run Request for…Motion: MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to approve the Friends of…Passed 5–0 · Kelly: Not recorded
September 12, 2018: Approve the Friends of the Poor Walk/Run Request for September 29, 2018 beginning at 9:00 a.m
MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to approve the Friends of the Poor Walk/Run Request for September 29, 2018 beginning at 9:00 a.m.; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
Anne Marie Stronach had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting. The minutes give the count as 5-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Jay Kelly, Todd R. Johnson, Mark Kratman and Brian H. Dick). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to approve the Friends of the Poor Walk/Run Request for September 29, 2018 beginning at 9:00 a.m.; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Dick)
Sep 12Approve the June 27, 2017 regular session meeting minutesMotion: MOTION: Mr. Kelly made the motion to approve the June 27,…Passed 4–0 · Kelly: Not recorded
September 12, 2018: Approve the June 27, 2017 regular session meeting minutes
MOTION: Mr. Kelly made the motion to approve the June 27, 2017 regular session meeting minutes; seconded by Mr. Johnson and the motion carried 4-0-1.
The minutes give the count as 4-0-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Kelly made the motion to approve the June 27, 2017 regular session meeting minutes; seconded by Mr. Johnson and the motion carried 4-0-1..” (Motion: Kelly, second: Johnson)
Votes with no disagreement (214)
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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