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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. Jomarie F. O’Mahony joined the board after the April 27, 2019 town election (a one-year seat left open when Edward P. Loud resigned in February 2019); Gregory B. Bendel and Kevin A. Caira were re-elected. On May 13, 2019 the board unanimously chose Gregory B. Bendel as Chairman. From March 30, 2020 the board met by Zoom and voted by roll call. Covers 25 meetings, May 13 to May 11, 2020.

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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

Kevin A. CairaMember · At-large · at 25 of 25 meetingsJonathan R. EatonMember · At-large · at 25 of 25 meetingsMichael V. McCoyMember · At-large · at 25 of 25 meetingsJomarie F. O'MahonyMember · At-large · at 25 of 25 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, May 11, 2020 · Regular meeting10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreementAll 5 members presentMonday, April 27, 2020 · Regular meeting12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreementAll 5 members presentMonday, April 13, 2020 · Regular meeting9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreementAll 5 members presentMonday, March 30, 2020 · Regular meeting14 recorded votes, 3 with disagreementAll 5 members presentFriday, March 20, 2020 · Regular meeting4 recorded votes, 0 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.

May 11Recommend to the Board of Appeals that local preference…Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony…Passed 4–1 · No: McCoy

May 11, 2020: Recommend to the Board of Appeals that local preference include the widest possible qualifying criteria permissible by DHCD regulation. As a result, the Board recommends that local preference be...

ApprovePassed · 4–1

A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the affirmative roll call vote of four with Selectman McCoy opposed, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen recommend to the Board of Appeals that local preference include the widest possible qualifying criteria permissible by DHCD regulation. As a result, the Board recommends that local preference be defined in the following manner: 1. Current Residents: A household in which one or more members is living in the city or town at the time of application. Documentation of residency should be provided, such as rent receipts, utility bills, street listing or voter registration listing. 2. Municipal Employees: Employees of the municipality, such as teachers, janitors, fire fighters, police officers, librarians or town hall employees. 3. Employees of Local Businesses: Employees of businesses located in the municipality. 4. Households with children attending the locality's schools, such as METCO students.

Yes: Bendel, Caira, Eaton, O'MahonyNo: McCoy

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the affirmative roll call vote of four with Selectman McCoy opposed, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen recommend to the Board of Appeals that local preference include the widest possible qualifying criteria permissible by DHCD regulation. As a result, the Board recommends that local preference be defined in the following manner: 1. Current Residents: A household in which one or more members is living in the city or town at the time of application. Documentation of residency should be provided, such as rent receipts, utility bills, street listing or voter registration listing. 2. Municipal Employees: Employees of the municipality, such as teachers, janitors, fire fighters, police officers, librarians or town hall employees. 3. Employees of Local Businesses: Employees of businesses located in the municipality. 4. Households with children attending the locality's schools, such as METCO students..” (Motion: Caira, second: O'Mahony)

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

Mar 30Authorize the Chairman to execute the Local Initiative Program…Motion: A motion was made by Selectman O'Mahony, seconded by Selectman Eaton…Passed 4–1 · No: McCoy

March 30, 2020: Authorize the Chairman to execute the Local Initiative Program Application for the development of 108 rental units at the corner of Middlesex Avenue and Jefferson Road

ApprovePassed · 4–1

A motion was made by Selectman O'Mahony, seconded by Selectman Eaton and by the affirmative roll call vote of four with Selectman McCoy opposed, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen authorize the Chairman to execute the Local Initiative Program Application for the development of 108 rental units at the corner of Middlesex Avenue and Jefferson Road.

Yes: Bendel, Caira, Eaton, O'MahonyNo: McCoy

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Selectman O'Mahony, seconded by Selectman Eaton and by the affirmative roll call vote of four with Selectman McCoy opposed, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen authorize the Chairman to execute the Local Initiative Program Application for the development of 108 rental units at the corner of Middlesex Avenue and Jefferson Road..” (Motion: O'Mahony, second: Eaton)

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

Mar 30Execute the Princeton Wilmington Local Initiative Project Memorandum of…Motion: A motion was made by Selectman O'Mahony, seconded by Selectman Eaton…Passed 4–1 · No: McCoy

March 30, 2020: Execute the Princeton Wilmington Local Initiative Project Memorandum of Agreement between Princeton Development LLC and the Town of Wilmington

ApprovePassed · 4–1

A motion was made by Selectman O'Mahony, seconded by Selectman Eaton and by the affirmative roll call vote of four with Selectman McCoy opposed, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen execute the Princeton Wilmington Local Initiative Project Memorandum of Agreement between Princeton Development LLC and the Town of Wilmington.

Yes: Bendel, Caira, Eaton, O'MahonyNo: McCoy

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Selectman O'Mahony, seconded by Selectman Eaton and by the affirmative roll call vote of four with Selectman McCoy opposed, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen execute the Princeton Wilmington Local Initiative Project Memorandum of Agreement between Princeton Development LLC and the Town of Wilmington..” (Motion: O'Mahony, second: Eaton)

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

Mar 30Authorize the Chairman to execute the Local Initiative Program…Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectman Caira…Passed 4–1 · No: McCoy

March 30, 2020: Authorize the Chairman to execute the Local Initiative Program Application for the development of 108 rental units at the corner of Middlesex Avenue and Jefferson Road

ApprovePassed · 4–1

A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative roll call vote of four with Selectman McCoy opposed, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen authorize the Chairman to execute the Local Initiative Program Application for the development of 108 rental units at the corner of Middlesex Avenue and Jefferson Road.

Yes: Bendel, Caira, Eaton, O'MahonyNo: McCoy

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative roll call vote of four with Selectman McCoy opposed, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen authorize the Chairman to execute the Local Initiative Program Application for the development of 108 rental units at the corner of Middlesex Avenue and Jefferson Road..” (Motion: Eaton, second: Caira)

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

Mar 9Approve the minutes of their meeting held January 14,…Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectman Caira…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: O'Mahony

March 9, 2020: Approve the minutes of their meeting held January 14, 2019 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed

Approve minutesPassed · 4–0

A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative vote of four with Selectman O'Mahony abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of their meeting held January 14, 2019 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed.

Yes: Bendel, Caira, Eaton, McCoyAbstained: O'Mahony

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative vote of four with Selectman O'Mahony abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of their meeting held January 14, 2019 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed..” (Motion: Eaton, second: Caira)

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

Feb 24Approve the minutes of their meeting held January 28,…Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman Eaton…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: O'Mahony

February 24, 2020: Approve the minutes of their meeting held January 28, 2019 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed

Approve minutesPassed · 4–0

A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman Eaton and by the affirmative vote of four with Selectman O'Mahony abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of their meeting held January 28, 2019 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed.

Yes: Bendel, Caira, Eaton, McCoyAbstained: O'Mahony

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman Eaton and by the affirmative vote of four with Selectman O'Mahony abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of their meeting held January 28, 2019 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed..” (Motion: Caira, second: Eaton)

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

Feb 24Approve the minutes of their meeting held February 4,…Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman Eaton…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: O'Mahony

February 24, 2020: Approve the minutes of their meeting held February 4, 2019 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed

Approve minutesPassed · 4–0

A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman Eaton and by the affirmative vote of four with Selectman O'Mahony abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of their meeting held February 4, 2019 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed.

Yes: Bendel, Caira, Eaton, McCoyAbstained: O'Mahony

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman Eaton and by the affirmative vote of four with Selectman O'Mahony abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of their meeting held February 4, 2019 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed..” (Motion: Caira, second: Eaton)

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

Feb 24Approve the minutes of their meeting held March 11,…Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman Eaton…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: O'Mahony

February 24, 2020: Approve the minutes of their meeting held March 11, 2019 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed

Approve minutesPassed · 4–0

A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman Eaton and by the affirmative vote of four with Selectman O'Mahony abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of their meeting held March 11, 2019 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed.

Yes: Bendel, Caira, Eaton, McCoyAbstained: O'Mahony

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman Eaton and by the affirmative vote of four with Selectman O'Mahony abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of their meeting held March 11, 2019 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed..” (Motion: Caira, second: Eaton)

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

Feb 24Direct that there will be no town sponsored events,…Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Chairman Bendel…Passed 4–1 · No: Eaton

February 24, 2020: Direct that there will be no town sponsored events, other than the town meeting, on the day Annual Town Meeting effective 2021

ApprovePassed · 4–1

A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Chairman Bendel and by the affirmative vote of four with Selectman Eaton opposed, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen direct that there will be no town sponsored events, other than the town meeting, on the day Annual Town Meeting effective 2021.

Yes: Bendel, Caira, McCoy, O'MahonyNo: Eaton

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Chairman Bendel and by the affirmative vote of four with Selectman Eaton opposed, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen direct that there will be no town sponsored events, other than the town meeting, on the day Annual Town Meeting effective 2021..” (Motion: Caira, second: Bendel)

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

Feb 10Approve the minutes of their meeting held March 26,…Motion: A motion was made by Selectman McCoy, seconded by Selectman Caira…Passed 3–0 · Abstained: Eaton, O'Mahony

February 10, 2020: Approve the minutes of their meeting held March 26, 2018 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed

Approve minutesPassed · 3–0

A motion was made by Selectman McCoy, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative vote of three with Selectmen Eaton and O'Mahony abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of their meeting held March 26, 2018 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed.

Yes: Bendel, Caira, McCoyAbstained: Eaton, O'Mahony

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Selectman McCoy, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative vote of three with Selectmen Eaton and O'Mahony abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of their meeting held March 26, 2018 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed..” (Motion: McCoy, second: Caira)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (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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