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August 7, 2019
16 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Gregory B. Bendel, Kevin A. Caira, Michael V. McCoy, Jonathan R. Eaton, Jomarie F. O'Mahony
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to litigation involving 53 Eames Street in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)3 as an...
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 strategy with respect to litigation involving 53 Eames Street in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)3 as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's position which the Chairman so declares and further to approve minutes from June 24, 2019 and July 29, 2019 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 strategy with respect to litigation involving 53 Eames Street in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)3 as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's position which the Chairman so declares and further to approve minutes from June 24, 2019 and July 29, 2019 with the intention to return to open session..”
Accept Treasury Warrants 54, 54A, 1, 1A, 2, 2A, 3, 3A, 4, 4A, 5 and 5A
A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen accept Treasury Warrants 54, 54A, 1, 1A, 2, 2A, 3, 3A, 4, 4A, 5 and 5A.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen accept Treasury Warrants 54, 54A, 1, 1A, 2, 2A, 3, 3A, 4, 4A, 5 and 5A..” (Motion: Caira, second: O'Mahony)
Approve the minutes of their meeting held July 8, 2019 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed
A motion was made by Selectman O'Mahony, 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 July 8, 2019 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman O'Mahony, 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 July 8, 2019 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed..” (Motion: O'Mahony, second: Caira)
Approve the request of Red Heat Tavern to change the manager from Denise B. Herrara to Dennis A. Martin
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 request of Red Heat Tavern to change the manager from Denise B. Herrara to Dennis A. Martin.
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 request of Red Heat Tavern to change the manager from Denise B. Herrara to Dennis A. Martin..” (Motion: McCoy, second: Caira)
Accept the donation of a flagpole and approve its location at Silver Lake
A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen accept the donation of a flagpole and approve its location at Silver Lake.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen accept the donation of a flagpole and approve its location at Silver Lake..” (Motion: Caira, second: O'Mahony)
Direct the Town Manager to work with Finance Director/Town Accountant Bryan Perry and Chief Desmond and Deputy Cavanaugh to identify financing and location of a fire/police substation and report...
By the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen direct the Town Manager to work with Finance Director/Town Accountant Bryan Perry and Chief Desmond and Deputy Cavanaugh to identify financing and location of a fire/police substation and report to the Board of Selectmen at an October meeting.
From the minutes
“By the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen direct the Town Manager to work with Finance Director/Town Accountant Bryan Perry and Chief Desmond and Deputy Cavanaugh to identify financing and location of a fire/police substation and report to the Board of Selectmen at an October meeting..”
Execute the agreement between the Town of Wilmington and American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees Local 1703, Unit II
A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen execute the agreement between the Town of Wilmington and American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees Local 1703, Unit II.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen execute the agreement between the Town of Wilmington and American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees Local 1703, Unit II..” (Motion: Eaton, second: O'Mahony)
Approve the request of National Grid and MSR Utility Maintenance Corp. to locate one (1) pole on Salem Street and one (1) pole on Anthony Avenue
A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the request of National Grid and MSR Utility Maintenance Corp. to locate one (1) pole on Salem Street and one (1) pole on Anthony Avenue.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the request of National Grid and MSR Utility Maintenance Corp. to locate one (1) pole on Salem Street and one (1) pole on Anthony Avenue..” (Motion: Eaton, second: Caira)
Approve the request of Sheri Palmissano for residents of Lucaya Circle to have a neighborhood block party on Saturday, September 21, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m
A motion was made by Selectman O'Mahony, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the request of Sheri Palmissano for residents of Lucaya Circle to have a neighborhood block party on Saturday, September 21, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman O'Mahony, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the request of Sheri Palmissano for residents of Lucaya Circle to have a neighborhood block party on Saturday, September 21, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m..” (Motion: O'Mahony, second: Caira)
Approve the request that Wilmington Town Common be illuminated in gold during the month of September in observance of Childhood Cancer Awareness
A motion was made by Selectman O'Mahony, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the request that Wilmington Town Common be illuminated in gold during the month of September in observance of Childhood Cancer Awareness.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman O'Mahony, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the request that Wilmington Town Common be illuminated in gold during the month of September in observance of Childhood Cancer Awareness..” (Motion: O'Mahony, second: Caira)
Sign the deed for Mink Run Road as accepted at the May 4, 2019 Annual Town Meeting
A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen sign the deed for Mink Run Road as accepted at the May 4, 2019 Annual Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen sign the deed for Mink Run Road as accepted at the May 4, 2019 Annual Town Meeting..” (Motion: Eaton, second: Caira)
Sign the order of taking for Pomfret Street as accepted at the May 4, 2019 Annual Town Meeting
With a motion having been duly made and seconded, Chairman Bendel called for the vote and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen sign the order of taking for Pomfret Street as accepted at the May 4, 2019 Annual Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“With a motion having been duly made and seconded, Chairman Bendel called for the vote and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen sign the order of taking for Pomfret Street as accepted at the May 4, 2019 Annual Town Meeting..”
Sign the Order of Taking for roadway right-of-way and utility easement for Shady Lane Drive
A motion was made by Selectman O'Mahony, seconded by Selectman Eaton and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen sign the Order of Taking for roadway right-of-way and utility easement for Shady Lane Drive.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman O'Mahony, seconded by Selectman Eaton and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen sign the Order of Taking for roadway right-of-way and utility easement for Shady Lane Drive..” (Motion: O'Mahony, second: Eaton)
Approve the request of Tara Hancox for Wilmington Volleyball to have a car wash on Saturday, August 24, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the 4th of July Building
A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the request of Tara Hancox for Wilmington Volleyball to have a car wash on Saturday, August 24, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the 4th of July Building.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the request of Tara Hancox for Wilmington Volleyball to have a car wash on Saturday, August 24, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the 4th of July Building..” (Motion: Eaton, second: Caira)
Approve the request of Reading Municipal Light Department to place signs on the Town Common for two upcoming events provided that there be no more than two signs per side (two on Middlesex Avenue...
A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the request of Reading Municipal Light Department to place signs on the Town Common for two upcoming events provided that there be no more than two signs per side (two on Middlesex Avenue, two on Church Street).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the request of Reading Municipal Light Department to place signs on the Town Common for two upcoming events provided that there be no more than two signs per side (two on Middlesex Avenue, two on Church Street)..” (Motion: Eaton, second: Caira)
Adjourn
A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, 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 Eaton, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen adjourn..” (Motion: Eaton, 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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