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August 17, 2020
21 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Gregory B. Bendel, Kevin A. Caira, Jonathan R. Eaton, Jomarie F. O'Mahony, Gary B. DePalma
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategies 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 strategies 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 litigation position which the Chairman so declares and further to consider Executive Session minutes from January 13, 2020, February 10, 2020 and February 24, 2020 in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 22
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 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 litigation position which the Chairman so declares and further to consider Executive Session minutes from January 13, 2020, February 10, 2020 and February 24, 2020 in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 22.”
Accept Treasury Warrants 55, 3, 3A, 4, 4A, 5, 5A, 6, 6A, 7 & 7A
A motion was made by Selectman Bendel, seconded by Selectman DePalma and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen accept Treasury Warrants 55, 3, 3A, 4, 4A, 5, 5A, 6, 6A, 7 & 7A.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Bendel, seconded by Selectman DePalma and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen accept Treasury Warrants 55, 3, 3A, 4, 4A, 5, 5A, 6, 6A, 7 & 7A..” (Motion: Bendel, second: DePalma)
Approve the minutes of their meeting held February 11, 2019 as amended and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed
A motion was made by Selectman Caira and seconded by Selectman Bendel. Selectman Caira advised that he would like to offer a couple of amendments and cited page 5, paragraph 2 it should read "Selectman McCoy stated…) and advised there was a "t" missing; and on page 13, paragraph 5 it states "Mr. West stated that Selectman Loud…the Chairman has refused and …". Selectman Caira asked that it be clarified that the statement is in reference to the Chairman of the Board of Appeals. Chairman Eaton asked if there were any objections to the amendments and there were none. Chairman Eaton called for the vote and by the affirmative roll call vote of three with Selectman DePalma and Selectman O'Mahony abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of their meeting held February 11, 2019 as amended and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed.
Yes: Bendel, Caira, EatonAbstained: DePalma, O'Mahony
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Caira and seconded by Selectman Bendel. Selectman Caira advised that he would like to offer a couple of amendments and cited page 5, paragraph 2 it should read "Selectman McCoy stated…) and advised there was a "t" missing; and on page 13, paragraph 5 it states "Mr. West stated that Selectman Loud…the Chairman has refused and …". Selectman Caira asked that it be clarified that the statement is in reference to the Chairman of the Board of Appeals. Chairman Eaton asked if there were any objections to the amendments and there were none. Chairman Eaton called for the vote and by the affirmative roll call vote of three with Selectman DePalma and Selectman O'Mahony abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of their meeting held February 11, 2019 as amended and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed..” (Motion: Caira, second: Bendel)
Approve the minutes of their meeting held February 25, 2019 as amended and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed
A motion was made by Selectman Caira and seconded by Selectman Bendel. Selectman Caira advised that he would like to offer an amendment and cited page 11, first sentence under Public Comments where it states "Chairman Caira advised that public comments and is not a question and answer session." Chairman Caira advised that the first "and" should be deleted. Chairman Eaton asked if there were any objections to the amendment and there were none. Chairman Eaton called for the vote and by the affirmative roll call vote of three with Selectman DePalma and Selectman O'Mahony abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of their meeting held February 25, 2019 as amended and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed.
Yes: Bendel, Caira, EatonAbstained: DePalma, O'Mahony
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Caira and seconded by Selectman Bendel. Selectman Caira advised that he would like to offer an amendment and cited page 11, first sentence under Public Comments where it states "Chairman Caira advised that public comments and is not a question and answer session." Chairman Caira advised that the first "and" should be deleted. Chairman Eaton asked if there were any objections to the amendment and there were none. Chairman Eaton called for the vote and by the affirmative roll call vote of three with Selectman DePalma and Selectman O'Mahony abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of their meeting held February 25, 2019 as amended and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed..” (Motion: Caira, second: Bendel)
Table approval of the minutes of their meeting held July 13, 2020 until September 14, 2020
A motion was made by Selectman Bendel, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen table approval of the minutes of their meeting held July 13, 2020 until September 14, 2020.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Bendel, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen table approval of the minutes of their meeting held July 13, 2020 until September 14, 2020..” (Motion: Bendel, second: Caira)
Table approval of the minutes of their meeting held August 5, 2020 until September 14, 2020
A motion was made by Selectman Bendel, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen table approval of the minutes of their meeting held August 5, 2020 until September 14, 2020.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Bendel, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen table approval of the minutes of their meeting held August 5, 2020 until September 14, 2020..” (Motion: Bendel, second: O'Mahony)
Recess for five minutes
A motion was made by Selectman Bendel, seconded by Selectman DePalma and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen recess for five minutes.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Bendel, seconded by Selectman DePalma and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen recess for five minutes..” (Motion: Bendel, second: DePalma)
Instruct the Town Manager to schedule training for the Board of Selectmen and other Town employees for a future date in the fall
By the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen instruct the Town Manager to schedule training for the Board of Selectmen and other Town employees for a future date in the fall.
From the minutes
“by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen instruct the Town Manager to schedule training for the Board of Selectmen and other Town employees for a future date in the fall..”
Table the Executive Session scheduled to commence following this evenings open meeting to a date to be determined
A motion was made by Selectman Bendel, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen table the Executive Session scheduled to commence following this evenings open meeting to a date to be determined.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Bendel, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen table the Executive Session scheduled to commence following this evenings open meeting to a date to be determined..” (Motion: Bendel, second: O'Mahony)
Execute the agreement with Olin Corporation for the design and construction of Cook Avenue/Burnham Avenue Water Connection Extension
A motion was made by Selectman Bendel and seconded by Selectman DePalma. Selectman Caira asked whether the agreement included hooking the houses up to the water. Town Manager Hull advised that the two homes that are currently receiving bottled water will be connected to the water main and there will be stub outs for the other properties. By the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen execute the agreement with Olin Corporation for the design and construction of Cook Avenue/Burnham Avenue Water Connection Extension.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Bendel and seconded by Selectman DePalma. Selectman Caira asked whether the agreement included hooking the houses up to the water. Town Manager Hull advised that the two homes that are currently receiving bottled water will be connected to the water main and there will be stub outs for the other properties. By the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen execute the agreement with Olin Corporation for the design and construction of Cook Avenue/Burnham Avenue Water Connection Extension..” (Motion: Bendel, second: DePalma)
Appoint the following individuals as Election Workers for the year 2020: David Anick Linda Hartsough Tyler Ressler Robert Costine Nicholas Labello Elizabeth Robillard Deborah Dudley John Liston...
A motion was made by Selectman O'Mahony, seconded by Selectman Bendel and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen appoint the following individuals as Election Workers for the year 2020: David Anick Linda Hartsough Tyler Ressler Robert Costine Nicholas Labello Elizabeth Robillard Deborah Dudley John Liston Michael Robillard John Duhamel Shawn Moran Angelyn Ciampa Carolyn Fenn April Nichols Kelsey Flynn Marjorie Pearson
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman O'Mahony, seconded by Selectman Bendel and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen appoint the following individuals as Election Workers for the year 2020: David Anick Linda Hartsough Tyler Ressler Robert Costine Nicholas Labello Elizabeth Robillard Deborah Dudley John Liston Michael Robillard John Duhamel Shawn Moran Angelyn Ciampa Carolyn Fenn April Nichols Kelsey Flynn Marjorie Pearson.” (Motion: O'Mahony, second: Bendel)
Sign the Warrant for the State Primary to be held Tuesday, September 1, 2020
A motion was made by Selectman DePalma, seconded by Selectman Bendel and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen sign the Warrant for the State Primary to be held Tuesday, September 1, 2020.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman DePalma, seconded by Selectman Bendel and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen sign the Warrant for the State Primary to be held Tuesday, September 1, 2020..” (Motion: DePalma, second: Bendel)
Authorize the Director of Veterans' Services to use the Fourth of July parking lot for the purpose of queueing a Patriotic Rolling Parade on Wednesday, September 22, 2020
A motion was made by Selectman Bendel, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen authorize the Director of Veterans' Services to use the Fourth of July parking lot for the purpose of queueing a Patriotic Rolling Parade on Wednesday, September 22, 2020.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Bendel, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen authorize the Director of Veterans' Services to use the Fourth of July parking lot for the purpose of queueing a Patriotic Rolling Parade on Wednesday, September 22, 2020..” (Motion: Bendel, second: O'Mahony)
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 Caira, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the affirmative roll call 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 Caira, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the affirmative roll call 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: Caira, second: O'Mahony)
Issue a Hawk & Pedle License to sell ice cream to Khalid Hazimeh, Tony's Ice Cream
A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman DePalma and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen issue a Hawk & Pedle License to sell ice cream to Khalid Hazimeh, Tony's Ice Cream.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman DePalma and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen issue a Hawk & Pedle License to sell ice cream to Khalid Hazimeh, Tony's Ice Cream..” (Motion: Caira, second: DePalma)
Approve the request to change the name on the flammable license from ATI Realty, LLC to 100 Eames Street, LLC for property located at 100 Eames Street
A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman Bendel and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the request to change the name on the flammable license from ATI Realty, LLC to 100 Eames Street, LLC for property located at 100 Eames Street.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman Bendel and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the request to change the name on the flammable license from ATI Realty, LLC to 100 Eames Street, LLC for property located at 100 Eames Street..” (Motion: Caira, second: Bendel)
Selectman Gregory Bendel serve as the Board of Selectmen designee on the committee to recommend an Owners' Project Manager for a Senior Center
By the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That Selectman Gregory Bendel serve as the Board of Selectmen designee on the committee to recommend an Owners' Project Manager for a Senior Center.
From the minutes
“by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That Selectman Gregory Bendel serve as the Board of Selectmen designee on the committee to recommend an Owners' Project Manager for a Senior Center..”
Selectman Kevin Caira serve as the Board of Selectmen designee on the committee to recommend an Owners' Project Manager for a Town Hall/School Administration building
By the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That Selectman Kevin Caira serve as the Board of Selectmen designee on the committee to recommend an Owners' Project Manager for a Town Hall/School Administration building.
From the minutes
“by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That Selectman Kevin Caira serve as the Board of Selectmen designee on the committee to recommend an Owners' Project Manager for a Town Hall/School Administration building..”
The Town Manager have the authority to accept, review and authorize requests from Wilmington businesses to use Town Property through September 14, 2020
A motion was made by Selectman Bendel, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Town Manager have the authority to accept, review and authorize requests from Wilmington businesses to use Town Property through September 14, 2020.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Bendel, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Town Manager have the authority to accept, review and authorize requests from Wilmington businesses to use Town Property through September 14, 2020..” (Motion: Bendel, second: O'Mahony)
Approve the request of Alex Kennedy to conduct a fundraising car wash on Saturday, August 29, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Municipal Parking Lot on Middlesex Avenue
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 approve the request of Alex Kennedy to conduct a fundraising car wash on Saturday, August 29, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Municipal Parking Lot on Middlesex Avenue.
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 approve the request of Alex Kennedy to conduct a fundraising car wash on Saturday, August 29, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Municipal Parking Lot on Middlesex Avenue..” (Motion: Caira, second: O'Mahony)
Adjourn
A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman DePalma 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 Caira, seconded by Selectman DePalma and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen adjourn..” (Motion: Caira, second: DePalma)
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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