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April 2, 2018
5 recorded votes, 3 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
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Enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property at 333 Andover Street in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A...
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 discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property at 333 Andover Street in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)6.
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 discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property at 333 Andover Street in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)6..”
Call a Special Town Meeting within the May 5, 2018 Annual Town Meeting to consider acquiring the Sciarappa Farm (motion as amended)
There being no further discussion, Chairman Champoux called for a vote on the amended motion. The vote was Selectmen McCoy and Caira in favor; Selectmen Loud and Champoux opposed and Selectman Bendel abstained. Motion failed.
Yes: Caira, McCoyNo: Champoux, LoudAbstained: BendelMichael V. McCoy moved, and Kevin A. Caira seconded, to call a Special Town Meeting to see if the Town would acquire the “Sciarappa Farm”; the motion was amended to hold it within the Annual Town Meeting. The minutes name each member’s vote (2 in favor, 2 opposed, 1 abstaining); the motion failed.
From the minutes
“There being no further discussion, Chairman Champoux called for a vote on the amended motion. The vote was Selectmen McCoy and Caira in favor; Selectmen Loud and Champoux opposed and Selectman Bendel abstained. Motion failed..” (Motion: McCoy, second: Caira)
Call a Special Town Meeting in response to a petition to call for a Special Town Meeting to consider zoning changes to the Wilmington Zoning By-Laws and that the Special Town Meeting to be...
A motion was made by Selectman Bendel, seconded by Selectman Loud and by the affirmative vote of four with Selectman McCoy abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen call a Special Town Meeting in response to a petition to call for a Special Town Meeting to consider zoning changes to the Wilmington Zoning By-Laws and that the Special Town Meeting to be scheduled after Article 2 of the Annual Town Meeting.
Yes: Bendel, Caira, Champoux, LoudAbstained: McCoy
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Bendel, seconded by Selectman Loud and by the affirmative vote of four with Selectman McCoy abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen call a Special Town Meeting in response to a petition to call for a Special Town Meeting to consider zoning changes to the Wilmington Zoning By-Laws and that the Special Town Meeting to be scheduled after Article 2 of the Annual Town Meeting..” (Motion: Bendel, second: Loud)
Open the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting for May 5, 2018 and close the Warrant for petitioned articles at the close of business Friday, April 6, 2018
A motion was made by Selectman Loud, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative vote of four with Selectman McCoy abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen open the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting for May 5, 2018 and close the Warrant for petitioned articles at the close of business Friday, April 6, 2018.
Yes: Bendel, Caira, Champoux, LoudAbstained: McCoy
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Loud, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative vote of four with Selectman McCoy abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen open the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting for May 5, 2018 and close the Warrant for petitioned articles at the close of business Friday, April 6, 2018..” (Motion: Loud, second: Caira)
Adjourn
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 adjourn.
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 adjourn..” (Motion: Loud, second: McCoy)
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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