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May 11, 2020
10 recorded votes, 1 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
Accept Treasury Warrants 44, 44A, 45 and 45A
A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen accept Treasury Warrants 44, 44A, 45 and 45A.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen accept Treasury Warrants 44, 44A, 45 and 45A..” (Motion: Caira, second: O'Mahony)
Approve the minutes of their meeting held April 27, 2020 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed
A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of their meeting held April 27, 2020 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of their meeting held April 27, 2020 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed..” (Motion: Eaton, second: Caira)
Sign the Warrant for the Annual Town Election
A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the unanimous roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen sign the Warrant for the Annual Town Election.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the unanimous roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen sign the Warrant for the Annual Town Election..” (Motion: Eaton, second: O'Mahony)
Authorize the request to light the Town Common red, white and blue during the month of May
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 authorize the request to light the Town Common red, white and blue during the month of May.
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 authorize the request to light the Town Common red, white and blue during the month of May..” (Motion: Caira, second: O'Mahony)
Establish an electronic signature policy and utilize DocuSign for the duration of the state of emergency with the understanding additional discussion will take place relative to its use when the...
By the unanimous roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen establish an electronic signature policy and utilize DocuSign for the duration of the state of emergency with the understanding additional discussion will take place relative to its use when the state of emergency is over.
From the minutes
“By the unanimous roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen establish an electronic signature policy and utilize DocuSign for the duration of the state of emergency with the understanding additional discussion will take place relative to its use when the state of emergency is over..”
Appoint Christine Bento as a member of the Scholarship Fund Committee for a term to expire on April 30, 2023
A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman Eaton and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen appoint Christine Bento as a member of the Scholarship Fund Committee for a term to expire on April 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman Eaton and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen appoint Christine Bento as a member of the Scholarship Fund Committee for a term to expire on April 30, 2023..” (Motion: Caira, second: Eaton)
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...
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)
Acknowledges receipt of Denise Bresnahan's disclosure and determine that her employment with the Recreation Department is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the...
A motion was made by Selectman McCoy, seconded by Selectman Eaton and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen acknowledges receipt of Denise Bresnahan's disclosure and determine that her employment with the Recreation Department is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the municipality may expect from the employee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman McCoy, seconded by Selectman Eaton and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen acknowledges receipt of Denise Bresnahan's disclosure and determine that her employment with the Recreation Department is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the municipality may expect from the employee..” (Motion: McCoy, second: Eaton)
Acknowledges receipt of Erin Cowden's disclosure and determine that her employment with the Recreation Department is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the...
A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen acknowledges receipt of Erin Cowden's disclosure and determine that her employment with the Recreation Department is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the municipality may expect from the employee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen acknowledges receipt of Erin Cowden's disclosure and determine that her employment with the Recreation Department is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the municipality may expect from the employee..” (Motion: Eaton, second: Caira)
Adjourn
A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectman McCoy and by the affirmative roll call 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 McCoy and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen adjourn..” (Motion: Eaton, second: McCoy)
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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