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February 24, 2020
19 recorded votes, 4 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 strategies with respect to litigation involving a claim before the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination by Police Officer Anthony...
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 strategies with respect to litigation involving a claim before the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination by Police Officer Anthony Fiore 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 as so determined by the Chairman and further to consider Executive Session minutes from January 13, 2020 and February 10, 2020 in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 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 strategies with respect to litigation involving a claim before the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination by Police Officer Anthony Fiore 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 as so determined by the Chairman and further to consider Executive Session minutes from January 13, 2020 and February 10, 2020 in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 22 with the intention to return to open session..”
Accept Treasury Warrants 33, 33A, 34 and 34A
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 33, 33A, 34 and 34A.
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 33, 33A, 34 and 34A..” (Motion: Caira, second: O'Mahony)
Approve the minutes of their meeting held January 28, 2019 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed
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)
Approve the minutes of their meeting held February 4, 2019 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed
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)
Approve the minutes of their meeting held March 11, 2019 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed
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)
Approve the minutes of their meeting held February 10, 2020 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed
A motion was made by Selectman McCoy, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of their meeting held February 10, 2020 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman McCoy, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of their meeting held February 10, 2020 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed..” (Motion: McCoy, second: O'Mahony)
Close the public hearing
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 close the public hearing.
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 close the public hearing..” (Motion: Caira, second: O'Mahony)
Grant a Permit to Remove Earth to Fordham Park, LLC for property located at 100-110 Fordham Road and that such permit include the conditions as outlined by Town Engineer Paul Alunni
A motion was made by Selectman McCoy, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen grant a Permit to Remove Earth to Fordham Park, LLC for property located at 100-110 Fordham Road and that such permit include the conditions as outlined by Town Engineer Paul Alunni.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman McCoy, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen grant a Permit to Remove Earth to Fordham Park, LLC for property located at 100-110 Fordham Road and that such permit include the conditions as outlined by Town Engineer Paul Alunni..” (Motion: McCoy, second: O'Mahony)
Close the Public Hearing
A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman Eaton and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen close the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman Eaton and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen close the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Caira, second: Eaton)
Amend the Flammable License for the Town of Wilmington, Department of Public Works, from underground storage to aboveground storage, for property located at 135 Andover Street
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 amend the Flammable License for the Town of Wilmington, Department of Public Works, from underground storage to aboveground storage, for property located at 135 Andover Street.
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 amend the Flammable License for the Town of Wilmington, Department of Public Works, from underground storage to aboveground storage, for property located at 135 Andover Street..” (Motion: Eaton, second: O'Mahony)
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...
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 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.
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 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: O'Mahony)
Appoint Pennilyn Dudley, Donna Flynn and Sierra Pelletier to serve as Election Workers for the year 2020
A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman McCoy and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen appoint Pennilyn Dudley, Donna Flynn and Sierra Pelletier to serve as Election Workers for the year 2020.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman McCoy and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen appoint Pennilyn Dudley, Donna Flynn and Sierra Pelletier to serve as Election Workers for the year 2020..” (Motion: Caira, second: McCoy)
Table signing the license until their March 9, 2020 meeting
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 table signing the license until their March 9, 2020 meeting.
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 table signing the license until their March 9, 2020 meeting..” (Motion: Caira, second: O'Mahony)
Approve the request of Christina Stewart, Library Director, to place yard signs at Town Common, Rotary Park and other public properties, from February 28 through March 14, to promote the Community...
A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman Eaton and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the request of Christina Stewart, Library Director, to place yard signs at Town Common, Rotary Park and other public properties, from February 28 through March 14, to promote the Community Health & Wellness Fair.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman Eaton and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the request of Christina Stewart, Library Director, to place yard signs at Town Common, Rotary Park and other public properties, from February 28 through March 14, to promote the Community Health & Wellness Fair..” (Motion: Caira, second: Eaton)
Approve the request of Dianna DiGregorio, President, Wilmington Community Fund, to use the Town Common Parking Lot on Saturday, September 19, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for the purpose of a...
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 Dianna DiGregorio, President, Wilmington Community Fund, to use the Town Common Parking Lot on Saturday, September 19, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for the purpose of a Town Shredding Day.
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 Dianna DiGregorio, President, Wilmington Community Fund, to use the Town Common Parking Lot on Saturday, September 19, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for the purpose of a Town Shredding Day..” (Motion: McCoy, second: Caira)
Table this item until the Board of Selectmen receives a detailed explanation showing what the scope of the breech was, what the response was, what preventative measures have been put in place for...
A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectman McCoy and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen table this item until the Board of Selectmen receives a detailed explanation showing what the scope of the breech was, what the response was, what preventative measures have been put in place for the future.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectman McCoy and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen table this item until the Board of Selectmen receives a detailed explanation showing what the scope of the breech was, what the response was, what preventative measures have been put in place for the future..” (Motion: Eaton, second: McCoy)
Approve the request of Marc Gallucci on behalf of Friends of Wilmington Baseball to use the Fourth of July parking lot on Saturday, May 9, 2020 for a fundraising car wash
A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman Eaton and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the request of Marc Gallucci on behalf of Friends of Wilmington Baseball to use the Fourth of July parking lot on Saturday, May 9, 2020 for a fundraising car wash.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman Eaton and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the request of Marc Gallucci on behalf of Friends of Wilmington Baseball to use the Fourth of July parking lot on Saturday, May 9, 2020 for a fundraising car wash..” (Motion: Caira, second: Eaton)
Direct that there will be no town sponsored events, other than the town meeting, on the day Annual Town Meeting effective 2021
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)
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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