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Wilmington Select Board

How the Wilmington Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide for three-year terms. Jonathan R. Eaton joined the board after the April 28, 2018 town election, succeeding Michael L. Champoux, who did not seek re-election. On May 14, 2018 the board unanimously chose Kevin A. Caira as Chairman. Edward P. Loud resigned effective February 12, 2019 (letter read February 11, 2019), and the board served with four members until the April 27, 2019 election. Covers 23 meetings, May 14 to April 22, 2019.

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What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.

Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.

Sources: Massachusetts Select Board Handbook (MMA) · Mass. Division of Local Services: the town budget
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What Town Meeting decided

In Wilmington, Town Meeting — not the Select Board — votes the town budget, bylaws and zoning. Here is what it did with each article, in the Town Clerk’s own words. Any registered voter can take part, and most votes are by voice or show of hands, so there is no list of who voted which way.

Special Town Meeting · May 2, 2026 4 votes: 4 passed

Source: Town Clerk: Minutes for the Special Town Meeting on May 2, 2026 (scanned PDF).

Special Town Meeting · November 20, 2025 2 votes: 2 passed

Source: Town of Wilmington 2025 Annual Town Report, Town Meetings & Elections: Special Town Meeting - November 20, 2025, with action taken thereon (PDF p. 194).

Special Town Meeting · September 13, 2025 2 votes: 2 passed

Source: Town Clerk: Minutes for the September 13, 2025 Special Town Meeting (scanned PDF).

Annual Town Meeting · May 3, 2025 42 votes: 36 passed, 2 passed as amended, 2 failed, 2 no action

Source: Town Clerk: Minutes of the Annual Town Meeting, May 3, 2025, with action taken thereon (scanned PDF).

Special Town Meeting · May 3, 2025 2 votes: 1 failed, 1 no action

Sessions: May 3, 2025 (held during a recess of the Annual Town Meeting)

Source: Town Clerk: Minutes for the Special Town Meeting on May 3, 2025 (scanned PDF).

Special Town Meeting · December 7, 2024 5 votes: 3 passed, 2 failed

Source: Town Clerk: Minutes of the Special Town Meeting, December 7, 2024, with action taken thereon (PDF).

Annual Town Meeting · May 4, 2024 52 votes: 45 passed, 1 failed, 1 withdrawn, 4 no action, 1 referred

Source: Town Clerk: Minutes of the Annual Town Meeting, May 4, 2024, with action taken thereon (PDF).

Not here yet: Wilmington's May 2, 2026 Annual Town Meeting is not here because the Town Clerk has not posted its minutes yet; no other 2026 Town Meeting record is in the files.

Titles are short descriptions of each article from the official record; the quoted words are the Town Clerk’s. A vote at Town Meeting is not the final word on everything: some articles also need a ballot vote (such as a tax override) or the Attorney General’s approval (bylaws).

Members

Gregory B. BendelMember · At-large · at 23 of 23 meetingsJonathan R. EatonMember · At-large · at 21 of 23 meetingsEdward P. LoudMember · At-large · at 18 of 18 meetings · until Feb 2019Michael V. McCoyMember · At-large · at 23 of 23 meetings

"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.

Meetings

About missing minutes

Loaded: Wilmington Select Board minutes from January 8, 2018 through August 17, 2026: 153 meetings and 1,585 votes. The town’s website posts the board’s minutes back to 2013; MassVoter has loaded 2018 on. Until the end of 2022 the board was the Board of Selectmen; the 2022 Annual Town Meeting voted to petition the Legislature to rename it the Select Board, and the minutes use the new name from January 9, 2023. The minutes are typed documents with searchable text, except five scanned copies (May 8 and May 22, 2023; March 25, 2024; May 26 and August 17, 2026), which MassVoter read with text recognition. Not here: executive-session minutes (two executive-session files posted in the list, March 13, 2023 and March 25, 2024, are not loaded); the September 30, 2019 meeting, which was not held; and meetings with an agenda but no posted minutes – 67 from 2018 to October 2026, among them 13 in 2022 and 14 in 2023 and the May 2021 and May 2022 reorganization meetings, and, since July 2025, July 14, September 22, November 10 and November 24, 2025, and January 12, February 23, March 4, March 9, June 8, June 22 and July 13, 2026. Minutes after August 17, 2026 are not posted yet (the September 14 and September 28, 2026 minutes are on later agendas for approval). Wilmington’s minutes usually name the mover and seconder and read “by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED,” shown as every member present voting yes; split votes give a count with the members who voted no or abstained named (“by the affirmative vote of four with Select Board Member Caira opposed”), shown with the other members present voting yes. Where the count and the members present do not match (for example “the affirmative vote of four” with five members present and no one named), we show the count only (6 votes); one vote with no motion or count shows the result only. Motions that failed are written in the text of the minutes (“The vote was one in favor (Selectman McCoy) and four opposed, motion failed”) and are shown member by member when the minutes name them (7 failed votes). Members who recused themselves, left the room or had not yet arrived are not shown in that vote. A motion that died for lack of a second is not counted as a vote. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.

Monday, April 22, 2019 · Regular meeting22 recorded votes, 0 with disagreementAll 5 members presentMonday, April 8, 2019 · Regular meeting9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreementAll 5 members presentMonday, March 25, 2019 · Regular meeting9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreementAbsent: Jonathan R. EatonMonday, March 11, 2019 · Regular meeting13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreementAll 5 members presentMonday, February 25, 2019 · Regular meeting12 recorded votes, 2 with disagreementAll 5 members present

Votes where members disagreed

Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.

Mar 11Determine that Daniel Veerman's ownership of property near the…Motion: A motion was made by Chairman Caira, seconded by Selectman Bendel…Passed 3–0 · see note

March 11, 2019: Determine that Daniel Veerman's ownership of property near the carnival site is not so substantial as to likely affect him from impartially acting on the special permit application submitted by...

ApprovePassed · 3–0

A motion was made by Chairman Caira, seconded by Selectman Bendel and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen determine that Daniel Veerman's ownership of property near the carnival site is not so substantial as to likely affect him from impartially acting on the special permit application submitted by the Fourth of July Committee.

Yes: Bendel, Caira, McCoyThe minutes say “Selectman Eaton recused himself and left the room noting his past professional relationship with Mr.” before this vote on this agenda item; Jonathan R. Eaton is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Chairman Caira, seconded by Selectman Bendel and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen determine that Daniel Veerman's ownership of property near the carnival site is not so substantial as to likely affect him from impartially acting on the special permit application submitted by the Fourth of July Committee..” (Motion: Caira, second: Bendel)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Feb 25Amend the motion to also accept and ratify the…Motion: Selectman Eaton offered an amendment to his original motion to include…Passed 3–1 · No: McCoy

February 25, 2019: Amend the motion to also accept and ratify the Economic Development Committee appointments made by Town Manager Hull

ApprovePassed · 3–1

Selectman Eaton offered an amendment to his original motion to include that the Board of Selectmen accept and ratify the appointments made by Town Manager Hull. The motion was seconded by Selectman Bendel and by the affirmative vote of three with Selectman McCoy opposed the original motion was amended.

Yes: Bendel, Caira, EatonNo: McCoy

From the minutes

“Selectman Eaton offered an amendment to his original motion to include that the Board of Selectmen accept and ratify the appointments made by Town Manager Hull. The motion was seconded by Selectman Bendel and by the affirmative vote of three with Selectman McCoy opposed the original motion was amended..” (Motion: Eaton, second: Bendel)

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

Feb 25The members of the Board of Selectmen appoint one…Motion: Chairman Caira asked if there was any additional discussion, there being…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · see note

February 25, 2019: The members of the Board of Selectmen appoint one individual to the Economic Development Committee and further to ratify the appointments made by Town Manager Hull

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Chairman Caira asked if there was any additional discussion, there being none he called for a vote. By the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the members of the Board of Selectmen appoint one individual to the Economic Development Committee and further to ratify the appointments made by Town Manager Hull.

Jonathan R. Eaton moved, and Michael V. McCoy seconded, that each member make an appointment; the motion was amended first (see the vote before this one).

From the minutes

“Chairman Caira asked if there was any additional discussion, there being none he called for a vote. By the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the members of the Board of Selectmen appoint one individual to the Economic Development Committee and further to ratify the appointments made by Town Manager Hull..” (Motion: Eaton, second: McCoy)

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

Feb 11Introduce a 2019 Annual Town Meeting warrant article to…Motion: Chairman Caira called for the vote and by the affirmative vote…Failed 1–4 · No: Bendel, Caira, Eaton, Loud

February 11, 2019: Introduce a 2019 Annual Town Meeting warrant article to move Town Meeting to the last Saturday in March, with the Town Election the Saturday before

ApproveFailed · 1–4

Chairman Caira called for the vote and by the affirmative vote of Selectman McCoy and four members opposed, the motion failed.

Yes: McCoyNo: Bendel, Caira, Eaton, LoudMichael V. McCoy made the motion; Edward P. Loud seconded “for the purpose of discussion.” The minutes record “the affirmative vote of Selectman McCoy and four members opposed”; the five members present are shown that way.

From the minutes

“Chairman Caira called for the vote and by the affirmative vote of Selectman McCoy and four members opposed, the motion failed..” (Motion: McCoy, second: Loud)

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

Jan 14Execute the agreement between the Town of Wilmington and…Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectman Loud…Passed 3–0 · see note

January 14, 2019: Execute the agreement between the Town of Wilmington and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 1703, Unit 1 effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022

ApprovePassed · 3–0

A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectman Loud and by the affirmative vote of three with Selectman McCoy abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen execute the agreement between the Town of Wilmington and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 1703, Unit 1 effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022.

The minutes record the vote as “the affirmative vote of three with Selectman McCoy abstaining”, but Gregory B. Bendel, Kevin A. Caira, Edward P. Loud, Michael V. McCoy and Jonathan R. Eaton were present; the count and the members present do not match, so the count only is shown.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectman Loud and by the affirmative vote of three with Selectman McCoy abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen execute the agreement between the Town of Wilmington and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 1703, Unit 1 effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022..” (Motion: Eaton, second: Loud)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Dec 10Approve the renewal of an All Alcohol Beverage License…Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Loud, seconded by Selectman McCoy…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note

December 10, 2018: Approve the renewal of an All Alcohol Beverage License - Club for Fordham Associates DBA Aleppo Temple, 99 Fordham Road, and 4982 Building Association DBA Knights of Columbus, 112 Middlesex…

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Selectman Loud, seconded by Selectman McCoy and by the affirmative vote of all with Selectman Bendel abstaining from the vote of Knights of Columbus, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the renewal of an All Alcohol Beverage License - Club for Fordham Associates DBA Aleppo Temple, 99 Fordham Road, and 4982 Building Association DBA Knights of Columbus, 112 Middlesex Avenue.

The minutes record the vote as “the affirmative vote of all with Selectman Bendel abstaining from the vote of Knights of Columbus”; Gregory B. Bendel is shown voting yes on the motion as a whole.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Selectman Loud, seconded by Selectman McCoy and by the affirmative vote of all with Selectman Bendel abstaining from the vote of Knights of Columbus, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the renewal of an All Alcohol Beverage License - Club for Fordham Associates DBA Aleppo Temple, 99 Fordham Road, and 4982 Building Association DBA Knights of Columbus, 112 Middlesex Avenue..” (Motion: Loud, second: McCoy)

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

Dec 10Approve the renewal of an All Alcohol Beverage License…Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectmen Bendel…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: McCoy

December 10, 2018: Approve the renewal of an All Alcohol Beverage License - Restaurant for Sumanbeera Inc. DBA Michael's Place, 110 Lowell Street

ApprovePassed · 4–0

A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectmen Bendel and by the affirmative vote of four with Selectman McCoy abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the renewal of an All Alcohol Beverage License - Restaurant for Sumanbeera Inc. DBA Michael's Place, 110 Lowell Street.

Yes: Bendel, Caira, Eaton, LoudAbstained: McCoy

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectmen Bendel and by the affirmative vote of four with Selectman McCoy abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the renewal of an All Alcohol Beverage License - Restaurant for Sumanbeera Inc. DBA Michael's Place, 110 Lowell Street..” (Motion: Eaton, second: Bendel)

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

Dec 10Approve the renewal of a Common Victualer License to…Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectman Loud…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: McCoy

December 10, 2018: Approve the renewal of a Common Victualer License to Sumanbeera, Inc. DBA Michael's Place, 110 Lowell Street

ApprovePassed · 4–0

A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectman Loud and by the affirmative vote of four with Selectman McCoy abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the renewal of a Common Victualer License to Sumanbeera, Inc. DBA Michael's Place, 110 Lowell Street.

Yes: Bendel, Caira, Eaton, LoudAbstained: McCoy

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectman Loud and by the affirmative vote of four with Selectman McCoy abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the renewal of a Common Victualer License to Sumanbeera, Inc. DBA Michael's Place, 110 Lowell Street..” (Motion: Eaton, second: Loud)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Oct 22Provide informed written consent to Michael J. Newhouse to…Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Loud, seconded by Selectman Bendel…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: McCoy

October 22, 2018: Provide informed written consent to Michael J. Newhouse to represent Eames Street Member LLC and that the Board reserve their right to revisit this matter should other facts or information…

ApprovePassed · 4–0

A motion was made by Selectman Loud, seconded by Selectman Bendel and by the affirmative vote of four with Selectman McCoy abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen provide informed written consent to Michael J. Newhouse to represent Eames Street Member LLC and that the Board reserve their right to revisit this matter should other facts or information arise that may cause a concern.

Yes: Bendel, Caira, Eaton, LoudAbstained: McCoy

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Selectman Loud, seconded by Selectman Bendel and by the affirmative vote of four with Selectman McCoy abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen provide informed written consent to Michael J. Newhouse to represent Eames Street Member LLC and that the Board reserve their right to revisit this matter should other facts or information arise that may cause a concern..” (Motion: Loud, second: Bendel)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Sep 24Approve the minutes of their meeting held April 9,…Motion: A motion was made by Selectman McCoy, seconded by Selectman Loud…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Eaton

September 24, 2018: Approve the minutes of their meeting held April 9, 2018 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed

Approve minutesPassed · 4–0

A motion was made by Selectman McCoy, seconded by Selectman Loud and by the affirmative vote of four with Selectman Eaton abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of their meeting held April 9, 2018 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed.

Yes: Bendel, Caira, Loud, McCoyAbstained: Eaton

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Selectman McCoy, seconded by Selectman Loud and by the affirmative vote of four with Selectman Eaton abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of their meeting held April 9, 2018 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed..” (Motion: McCoy, second: Loud)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (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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