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Wilmington Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting

April 23, 2018

20 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Michael L. Champoux, Gregory B. Bendel, Kevin A. Caira, Edward P. Loud

Absent: Michael V. McCoy

Every vote, in order

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...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's position and to approve Executive Session minutes from December 11, 2017, February 5, 2018, March 26, 2018, April 2, 2018 and April 9, 2018 in accordance with G. L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 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 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, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's position and to approve Executive Session minutes from December 11, 2017, February 5, 2018, March 26, 2018, April 2, 2018 and April 9, 2018 in accordance with G. L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 22 with the intention to return to open session..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Accept Treasury Warrants 41, 41A, 42 and 42A

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman Bendel and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen accept Treasury Warrants 41, 41A, 42 and 42A.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman Bendel and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen accept Treasury Warrants 41, 41A, 42 and 42A..” (Motion: Caira, second: Bendel)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the minutes of their meeting held January 22, 2018 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed

Minutes, page 1

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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 minutes of their meeting held January 22, 2018 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed.

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 minutes of their meeting held January 22, 2018 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed..” (Motion: Loud, second: Caira)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the minutes of their meeting held February 5, 2018 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed

Minutes, page 1

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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 minutes of their meeting held February 5, 2018 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed.

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 minutes of their meeting held February 5, 2018 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed..” (Motion: Bendel, second: Caira)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the request of Michael Murphy to fly the Donate Life flag at Wilmington Town Hall for a period of two weeks

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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 of Michael Murphy to fly the Donate Life flag at Wilmington Town Hall for a period of two weeks.

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 of Michael Murphy to fly the Donate Life flag at Wilmington Town Hall for a period of two weeks..” (Motion: Bendel, second: Caira)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the request of the Wilmington/Tewksbury Chamber of Commerce to reschedule race from Sunday, September 16 to Sunday, September 23, 2018

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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 of the Wilmington/Tewksbury Chamber of Commerce to reschedule race from Sunday, September 16 to Sunday, September 23, 2018.

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 of the Wilmington/Tewksbury Chamber of Commerce to reschedule race from Sunday, September 16 to Sunday, September 23, 2018..” (Motion: Loud, second: Bendel)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the request of Christina Stewart, Library Director, to use the Swain Green on Thursday, August 9, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for the Annual Summer Bash and on Fridays, August 3...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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 of Christina Stewart, Library Director, to use the Swain Green on Thursday, August 9, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for the Annual Summer Bash and on Fridays, August 3, August 10, August 17 and August 24, 2018 from 7:45 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. to conduct Movie Nights.

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 of Christina Stewart, Library Director, to use the Swain Green on Thursday, August 9, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for the Annual Summer Bash and on Fridays, August 3, August 10, August 17 and August 24, 2018 from 7:45 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. to conduct Movie Nights..” (Motion: Loud, second: Bendel)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the request to renew the Secondhand Dealer License for Robert P. Flaherty Jeweler, Inc

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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 to renew the Secondhand Dealer License for Robert P. Flaherty Jeweler, Inc.

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 to renew the Secondhand Dealer License for Robert P. Flaherty Jeweler, Inc..” (Motion: Loud, second: Caira)

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

Approve the request to renew the Secondhand Dealer License for GameStop

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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 to renew the Secondhand Dealer License for GameStop.

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 to renew the Secondhand Dealer License for GameStop..” (Motion: Loud, second: Bendel)

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

Issue a Sunday Entertainment License to Cushing Amusements in conjunction with the Fourth of July celebration

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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 issue a Sunday Entertainment License to Cushing Amusements in conjunction with the Fourth of July celebration.

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 issue a Sunday Entertainment License to Cushing Amusements in conjunction with the Fourth of July celebration..” (Motion: Loud, second: Caira)

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

Appoint William F. Cavanaugh as Records Access Officer for the Town of Wilmington Fire Department

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

A motion was made by Selectman Bendel, seconded by Selectman Loud and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen appoint William F. Cavanaugh as Records Access Officer for the Town of Wilmington Fire Department.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Selectman Bendel, seconded by Selectman Loud and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen appoint William F. Cavanaugh as Records Access Officer for the Town of Wilmington Fire Department..” (Motion: Bendel, second: Loud)

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

Reappoint Christopher H. Sullivan as Animal Control Officer for a term to expire April 30, 2019

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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 reappoint Christopher H. Sullivan as Animal Control Officer for a term to expire April 30, 2019.

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 reappoint Christopher H. Sullivan as Animal Control Officer for a term to expire April 30, 2019..” (Motion: Loud, second: Bendel)

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

Reappoint Daniel J. Veerman as a member of the Board of Appeals for a term to expire April 30, 2023

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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 reappoint Daniel J. Veerman as a member of the Board of Appeals for a term to expire April 30, 2023.

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 reappoint Daniel J. Veerman as a member of the Board of Appeals for a term to expire April 30, 2023..” (Motion: Loud, second: Caira)

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

Appoint Mary Osgood to serve on the Board of Registrars for a term to expire April 30, 2021

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

A motion was made by Selectman Bendel, seconded by Selectman Loud and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen appoint Mary Osgood to serve on the Board of Registrars for a term to expire April 30, 2021.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Selectman Bendel, seconded by Selectman Loud and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen appoint Mary Osgood to serve on the Board of Registrars for a term to expire April 30, 2021..” (Motion: Bendel, second: Loud)

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

Reappoint Louise A. Anderson, Ruth E. Camber and Jane M. Crane as members of the Council for the Arts for a term to expire April 30, 2020

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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 reappoint Louise A. Anderson, Ruth E. Camber and Jane M. Crane as members of the Council for the Arts for a term to expire April 30, 2020.

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 reappoint Louise A. Anderson, Ruth E. Camber and Jane M. Crane as members of the Council for the Arts for a term to expire April 30, 2020..” (Motion: Loud, second: Caira)

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

Reappoint Paul Alunni and John T. Spaulding to serve as Fence Viewer for a term to expire June 30, 2019

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

A motion was made by Selectman Bendel, seconded by Selectman Loud and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen reappoint Paul Alunni and John T. Spaulding to serve as Fence Viewer for a term to expire June 30, 2019.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Selectman Bendel, seconded by Selectman Loud and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen reappoint Paul Alunni and John T. Spaulding to serve as Fence Viewer for a term to expire June 30, 2019..” (Motion: Bendel, second: Loud)

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

Reappoint Barbara J. Calla, Jason F. Costa and Eric R. Randell as Constables for a term to expire April 30, 2019; John B. Bridges, Jr., Paul D. Bruce, Jr., Ronald M. DiGiorgio, Dennis C. Otis...

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

A motion was made by Selectman Bendel, seconded by Selectman Loud and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen reappoint Barbara J. Calla, Jason F. Costa and Eric R. Randell as Constables for a term to expire April 30, 2019; John B. Bridges, Jr., Paul D. Bruce, Jr., Ronald M. DiGiorgio, Dennis C. Otis, William F. A. Pepicelli and Anthony J. Saia as Constables, with the restriction not to solicit clients but have the authority to serve civil process for clients who need service into Wilmington, for a term to expire April 30, 2019 and Christopher H. Sullivan as Constable in conjunction with his duties as Animal Control Officer for a term to expire April 30, 2019.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Selectman Bendel, seconded by Selectman Loud and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen reappoint Barbara J. Calla, Jason F. Costa and Eric R. Randell as Constables for a term to expire April 30, 2019; John B. Bridges, Jr., Paul D. Bruce, Jr., Ronald M. DiGiorgio, Dennis C. Otis, William F. A. Pepicelli and Anthony J. Saia as Constables, with the restriction not to solicit clients but have the authority to serve civil process for clients who need service into Wilmington, for a term to expire April 30, 2019 and Christopher H. Sullivan as Constable in conjunction with his duties as Animal Control Officer for a term to expire April 30, 2019..” (Motion: Bendel, second: Loud)

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

Ratify the Town Manager's reappointment of Kathleen A. Delaney and Diane T. Harvey to the Historical Commission for a term to expire April 30, 2021

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman Loud and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen ratify the Town Manager's reappointment of Kathleen A. Delaney and Diane T. Harvey to the Historical Commission for a term to expire April 30, 2021.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman Loud and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen ratify the Town Manager's reappointment of Kathleen A. Delaney and Diane T. Harvey to the Historical Commission for a term to expire April 30, 2021..” (Motion: Caira, second: Loud)

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

Ratify the Town Manager's reappointment of Diane M. Allen and Paul J. Melaragni to the Permanent Building Committee for a term to expire April 30, 2021

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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 ratify the Town Manager's reappointment of Diane M. Allen and Paul J. Melaragni to the Permanent Building Committee for a term to expire April 30, 2021.

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 ratify the Town Manager's reappointment of Diane M. Allen and Paul J. Melaragni to the Permanent Building Committee for a term to expire April 30, 2021..” (Motion: Loud, second: Bendel)

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

Adjourn

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

A motion was made by Selectman Bendel, seconded by Selectman Loud 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 Loud and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen adjourn..” (Motion: Bendel, second: Loud)

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

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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