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Tewksbury Former Select Board member

Jayne E. Wellman

At-large · 6 terms in this record

Jayne Wellman; Jayne Wellman Miller

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Board years

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Election Day · Tuesday, Nov 3

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Record at a glance · 2024–2025 Board

17 of 20meetings attended (85%) · whole board 95%
136votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
4no votes (3% of votes cast) · whole board 1%
4 of 7split votes where Wellman was in the minority · whole board 28%
0abstained
6terms in this record

On split votes, Wellman voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2024–2025 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Wellman 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 17 of 20 Select Board meetings in 2024–2025 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (20)

Votes where members disagreed · 2024–2025 Board

Jan 7Approve the dates and times of the Annual and…Motion: MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the dates…Passed 4–0 · Wellman: Not recorded

January 7, 2025: Approve the dates and times of the Annual and Special Town Meetings as stated above

ApprovePassed · 4–0

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Jan 7Open the Annual and Special Town Meetings Articles starting…Motion: MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to open the Annual…Passed 4–0 · Wellman: Not recorded

January 7, 2025: Open the Annual and Special Town Meetings Articles starting Wednesday, January 8, 2025, and close on Friday, 14, 2025, at 12:30 p.m

ApprovePassed · 4–0

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Jan 7Approve Town Counsel's Invoice from November 16, 2024, through…Motion: MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve Town Counsel's Invoice…Passed 4–0 · Wellman: Not recorded

January 7, 2025: Approve Town Counsel's Invoice from November 16, 2024, through November 30, 2024, in the amount of $3,952.50

ApprovePassed · 4–0

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Jan 7Approve Town Counsel's Invoice from December 1, 2024, through…Motion: MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve Town Counsel's Invoice…Passed 4–0 · Wellman: Not recorded

January 7, 2025: Approve Town Counsel's Invoice from December 1, 2024, through December 15, 2024, in the amount of $3,102.50

ApprovePassed · 4–0

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Jan 7Approve the minutes from the November 12, 2024, meeting,…Motion: MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the minutes…Passed 4–0 · Wellman: Not recorded

January 7, 2025: Approve the minutes from the November 12, 2024, meeting, as presented

Approve minutesPassed · 4–0

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Jan 7Approve the minutes from the November 26, 2024, meeting,…Motion: MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the minutes…Passed 4–0 · Wellman: Not recorded

January 7, 2025: Approve the minutes from the November 26, 2024, meeting, as presented

Approve minutesPassed · 4–0

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Nov 26Approve the applicationMotion: MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the application.…Passed 4–1 · Wellman: Yes

November 26, 2024: Approve the application

ApprovePassed · 4–1

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)

Voted: Yes

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Oct 22Approve the sale of 283 Pleasant Street with the…Motion: MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the sale…Passed 3–2 · Wellman: No

October 22, 2024 (Special meeting): Approve the sale of 283 Pleasant Street with the removal of contingencies 4, 5, & 6

ApprovePassed · 3–2

MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the sale of 283 Pleasant Street with the removal of contingencies 4, 5, & 6. Chair Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 2 - 0. (Nay - Board Member Wellman and Vice-Chair Kratman)

Voted: No

Yes: Holland, Mackey, RyderNo: Kratman, Wellman

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the sale of 283 Pleasant Street with the removal of contingencies 4, 5, & 6. Chair Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 2 - 0. (Nay - Board Member Wellman and Vice-Chair Kratman).” (Motion: Ryder, second: Holland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Oct 22Approve the request for the change in hours to…Motion: MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the request for…Passed 4–1 · Wellman: Yes

October 22, 2024 (Special meeting): Approve the request for the change in hours to 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m./seven days per week

ApprovePassed · 4–1

MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the request for the change in hours to 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m./seven days per week. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 1 - 0. (Nay - Chair Holland)

Voted: Yes

Yes: Kratman, Mackey, Ryder, WellmanNo: Holland

From the minutes

“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the request for the change in hours to 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m./seven days per week. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 1 - 0. (Nay - Chair Holland).” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Sep 10Approve the entertainment license for Kyoto of Tewksbury, Inc.…Motion: MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the entertainment…Passed 4–0 · Wellman: Not recorded

September 10, 2024: Approve the entertainment license for Kyoto of Tewksbury, Inc. to include recorded music, radio, television, recorded background dinner music, dancing by patrons, jukebox, live music, projector...

ApprovePassed · 4–0

MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the entertainment license for Kyoto of Tewksbury, Inc. to include recorded music, radio, television, recorded background dinner music, dancing by patrons, jukebox, live music, projector for business meetings, and no outdoor amplification system. 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 approve the entertainment license for Kyoto of Tewksbury, Inc. to include recorded music, radio, television, recorded background dinner music, dancing by patrons, jukebox, live music, projector for business meetings, and no outdoor amplification system. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Ryder)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (173)

    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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