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March 12, 2018
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael L. Champoux, Gregory B. Bendel, Kevin A. Caira, Edward P. Loud, Michael V. McCoy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter Executive Session for the purpose of approving Executive Session minutes of September 22, 2014 (post), March 9, 2015, June 1, 2015, September 14, 2015 and September 26, 2015 in accordance...
A motion was made and duly seconded and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen enter Executive Session for the purpose of approving Executive Session minutes of September 22, 2014 (post), March 9, 2015, June 1, 2015, September 14, 2015 and September 26, 2015 in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, Section 22 with the intention to return to open session.
From the minutes
“A motion was made and duly seconded and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen enter Executive Session for the purpose of approving Executive Session minutes of September 22, 2014 (post), March 9, 2015, June 1, 2015, September 14, 2015 and September 26, 2015 in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, Section 22 with the intention to return to open session..”
Accept Treasury Warrants 35, 35A, 36 and 36A
A motion was made by Selectman Loud, seconded by Selectman Bendel and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen accept Treasury Warrants 35, 35A, 36 and 36A.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Loud, seconded by Selectman Bendel and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen accept Treasury Warrants 35, 35A, 36 and 36A..” (Motion: Loud, second: Bendel)
Approve the minutes of their meeting held December 12, 2017 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed
A motion was made by Selectman McCoy, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of their meeting held December 12, 2017 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman McCoy, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of their meeting held December 12, 2017 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed..” (Motion: McCoy, second: Caira)
Approve the request for a new officer/director, new stockholder, transfer of stock and change of manager of the All Alcohol License for property located at 217 Lowell Street AKA 211E Lowell Street
A motion was made by Selectman Bendel, seconded by Selectman Caira and the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the request for a new officer/director, new stockholder, transfer of stock and change of manager of the All Alcohol License for property located at 217 Lowell Street AKA 211E Lowell Street.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Bendel, seconded by Selectman Caira and the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the request for a new officer/director, new stockholder, transfer of stock and change of manager of the All Alcohol License for property located at 217 Lowell Street AKA 211E Lowell Street..” (Motion: Bendel, second: Caira)
Approve the request for Common Victualer License for Mona's Kitchen, 66U Concord Street
A motion was made by Selectman Loud, seconded by Selectman Bendel and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the request for Common Victualer License for Mona's Kitchen, 66U Concord Street.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Loud, seconded by Selectman Bendel and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the request for Common Victualer License for Mona's Kitchen, 66U Concord Street..” (Motion: Loud, second: Bendel)
Engage the legal services of Brooks & DeRensis, PC at the current retainer amount of $25,670.84 per month for the period April 1, 2018 through June 30, 2018 and to contract separately with Valerio...
A motion was made by Selectman Loud, seconded by Selectman McCoy and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen engage the legal services of Brooks & DeRensis, PC at the current retainer amount of $25,670.84 per month for the period April 1, 2018 through June 30, 2018 and to contract separately with Valerio Dominello & Hillman for the purpose of obtaining services from one attorney who is currently representing the Town on an arbitration case.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Loud, seconded by Selectman McCoy and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen engage the legal services of Brooks & DeRensis, PC at the current retainer amount of $25,670.84 per month for the period April 1, 2018 through June 30, 2018 and to contract separately with Valerio Dominello & Hillman for the purpose of obtaining services from one attorney who is currently representing the Town on an arbitration case..” (Motion: Loud, second: McCoy)
Direct the Town Manager to communicate with representatives from the respective firms to ensure the same individual attorney will represent the town through Town Meeting with preference of John...
A motion was made by Chairman Champoux, seconded by Selectman McCoy and by the affirmative vote of four with Selectman McCoy opposed, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen direct the Town Manager to communicate with representatives from the respective firms to ensure the same individual attorney will represent the town through Town Meeting with preference of John Foskett, if circumstances preclude him from being available, defer to Attorney Lou Ross of Mr. DeRensis' firm.
Yes: Bendel, Caira, Champoux, LoudNo: McCoy
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Chairman Champoux, seconded by Selectman McCoy and by the affirmative vote of four with Selectman McCoy opposed, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen direct the Town Manager to communicate with representatives from the respective firms to ensure the same individual attorney will represent the town through Town Meeting with preference of John Foskett, if circumstances preclude him from being available, defer to Attorney Lou Ross of Mr. DeRensis' firm..” (Motion: Champoux, second: McCoy)
Appoint Paul Cavanaugh as a member of the Scholarship Fund Committee for term to expire April 30, 2020
A motion was made by Chairman Champoux, seconded by Selectman Bendel and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen appoint Paul Cavanaugh as a member of the Scholarship Fund Committee for term to expire April 30, 2020.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Chairman Champoux, seconded by Selectman Bendel and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen appoint Paul Cavanaugh as a member of the Scholarship Fund Committee for term to expire April 30, 2020..” (Motion: Champoux, second: Bendel)
Close and sign the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting
A motion was made by Selectman Loud, seconded by Selectman McCoy and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen close and sign the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Loud, seconded by Selectman McCoy and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen close and sign the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting..” (Motion: Loud, second: McCoy)
Sign the license agreement for Wilmington Farmers Market
A motion was made by Selectman Bendel, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen sign the license agreement for Wilmington Farmers Market.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Bendel, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen sign the license agreement for Wilmington Farmers Market..” (Motion: Bendel, second: Caira)
Approve the request that Town Common be illuminated blue during the month of April in observance of Autism Awareness
A motion was made by Selectman Bendel, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the request that Town Common be illuminated blue during the month of April in observance of Autism Awareness.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Bendel, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the request that Town Common be illuminated blue during the month of April in observance of Autism Awareness..” (Motion: Bendel, second: Caira)
Approve the request from Tom vanAntwerp, Pastor, Grace Chapel Wilmington, to change the location of Easter Sunday Sunrise Service from the Town Common to Silver Lake
A motion was made by Selectman Loud, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Tom vanAntwerp, Pastor, Grace Chapel Wilmington, to change the location of Easter Sunday Sunrise Service from the Town Common to Silver Lake.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Loud, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Tom vanAntwerp, Pastor, Grace Chapel Wilmington, to change the location of Easter Sunday Sunrise Service from the Town Common to Silver Lake..” (Motion: Loud, second: Caira)
Adjourn
A motion was made by Selectman Bendel, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen adjourn.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Bendel, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen adjourn..” (Motion: Bendel, second: Caira)
From the Wilmington Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s Town Manager – Select Board minutes page. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Wilmington Annual Town Reports (captioned Select Board photos) — 2023 report: Kevin Caira, Gary DePalma, Lilia Maselli and Frank West; 2025 report: Jacob Gearwar. Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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