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March 8, 2021
15 recorded votes, 0 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 strategy with respect to litigation involving the following matters: Eames Street v. Board of Appeals; Katsikis (Trustee of the H&S Realty...
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 the following matters: Eames Street v. Board of Appeals; Katsikis (Trustee of the H&S Realty Trust II) v. Town of Wilmington; Mark D. Nelson v. Bank of America and the Town of Wilmington; Town of Wilmington Board of Health v. Donald Lyman; Town of Wilmington v. BMC Corp.; Town of Wilmington, by and through its Zoning Enforcement Officer and Board of Selectmen v. Mark Nelson, individually and as Trustee of Kaiser Realty Trust; Tresca v. Zoning Board of Appeals; Tresca Brothers Sand and Gravel, Inc. v. Eames Street, LLC, et al.; Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v. Wilmington Zoning Board of Appeals; AFSCME, Council 93, Local 1703 and Town of Wilmington; Fiore v. Town of Wilmington; and Other Labor/Employment Matters as permissible in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21a(3) as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the public body and the Chairman so declares.
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 the following matters: Eames Street v. Board of Appeals; Katsikis (Trustee of the H&S Realty Trust II) v. Town of Wilmington; Mark D. Nelson v. Bank of America and the Town of Wilmington; Town of Wilmington Board of Health v. Donald Lyman; Town of Wilmington v. BMC Corp.; Town of Wilmington, by and through its Zoning Enforcement Officer and Board of Selectmen v. Mark Nelson, individually and as Trustee of Kaiser Realty Trust; Tresca v. Zoning Board of Appeals; Tresca Brothers Sand and Gravel, Inc. v. Eames Street, LLC, et al.; Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v. Wilmington Zoning Board of Appeals; AFSCME, Council 93, Local 1703 and Town of Wilmington; Fiore v. Town of Wilmington; and Other Labor/Employment Matters as permissible in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21a(3) as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the public body and the Chairman so declares..”
Accept Treasury Warrants 35, 35A, 36 & 36A
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 35, 35A, 36 & 36A.
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 35, 35A, 36 & 36A..” (Motion: Bendel, second: DePalma)
Approve the minutes of their meeting held February 17, 2021 and that all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed
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 minutes of their meeting held February 17, 2021 and that all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed.
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 minutes of their meeting held February 17, 2021 and that all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed..” (Motion: Caira, second: Bendel)
Approve the minutes of their meeting held February 22, 2021 and that all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed
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 approve the minutes of their meeting held February 22, 2021 and that all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed.
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 approve the minutes of their meeting held February 22, 2021 and that all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed..” (Motion: Caira, second: DePalma)
Appoint George Breslin, Karen Campbell, Kerry Colburn- Dion, Kenneth Lord and John O'Neil as members of the Cable Television Advisory Task Force and further to appoint Ryan Malyar as a non-voting...
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 appoint George Breslin, Karen Campbell, Kerry Colburn- Dion, Kenneth Lord and John O'Neil as members of the Cable Television Advisory Task Force and further to appoint Ryan Malyar as a non-voting member of the Cable Television Advisory Task Force.
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 appoint George Breslin, Karen Campbell, Kerry Colburn- Dion, Kenneth Lord and John O'Neil as members of the Cable Television Advisory Task Force and further to appoint Ryan Malyar as a non-voting member of the Cable Television Advisory Task Force..” (Motion: DePalma, second: Bendel)
Direct the Cable TV Advisory Task Force to identify the cable needs of the Town and its residents through the conduct of an ascertainment process including a public hearing, a cable license...
A motion was made by Selectman O'Mahony, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen direct the Cable TV Advisory Task Force to identify the cable needs of the Town and its residents through the conduct of an ascertainment process including a public hearing, a cable license renewal with Verizon cable and further that the Task Force negotiate the terms of a license renewal with Verizon for presentation as a recommendation to the Board of Selectmen.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman O'Mahony, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen direct the Cable TV Advisory Task Force to identify the cable needs of the Town and its residents through the conduct of an ascertainment process including a public hearing, a cable license renewal with Verizon cable and further that the Task Force negotiate the terms of a license renewal with Verizon for presentation as a recommendation to the Board of Selectmen..” (Motion: O'Mahony, second: Caira)
Close and sign the Warrant
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 close and sign the Warrant.
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 close and sign the Warrant..” (Motion: O'Mahony, second: Bendel)
Appoint Roberta Lasky as a member of the Board of Registrars for a term to expire April 30, 2023
A motion was made by Selectman DePalma to appoint Roberta Lasky as a member of the Board of Registrars and was seconded by Selectman O'Mahony. Selectman DePalma advised that he has known Ms. Lasky to be conscientious and will work diligently in any capacity. There being no further comments, Chairman Eaton called for the vote and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen appoint Roberta Lasky as a member of the Board of Registrars for a term to expire April 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman DePalma to appoint Roberta Lasky as a member of the Board of Registrars and was seconded by Selectman O'Mahony. Selectman DePalma advised that he has known Ms. Lasky to be conscientious and will work diligently in any capacity. There being no further comments, Chairman Eaton called for the vote and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen appoint Roberta Lasky as a member of the Board of Registrars for a term to expire April 30, 2023..” (Motion: DePalma, second: O'Mahony)
Sign the license agreement for Wilmington Farmers Market
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 sign the license agreement for Wilmington Farmers Market.
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 sign the license agreement for Wilmington Farmers Market..” (Motion: Caira, second: DePalma)
Approve the request that the Wilmington Town Common be illuminated in blue during the month of April in observance of Autism Awareness
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 approve the request that the Wilmington Town Common be illuminated in blue during the month of April in observance of Autism Awareness.
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 approve the request that the Wilmington Town Common be illuminated in blue during the month of April in observance of Autism Awareness..” (Motion: Caira, second: DePalma)
Authorize the use of the municipal parking lot at the Fourth of July Building for Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday, May 8, 2021
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 authorize the use of the municipal parking lot at the Fourth of July Building for Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday, May 8, 2021.
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 authorize the use of the municipal parking lot at the Fourth of July Building for Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday, May 8, 2021..” (Motion: Caira, second: DePalma)
Approve the request of Terri Marciello, Director of Elderly Services to use the Town Common to conduct a "Celebration of Life - A Community of Hope" candlelight vigil on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at...
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 approve the request of Terri Marciello, Director of Elderly Services to use the Town Common to conduct a "Celebration of Life - A Community of Hope" candlelight vigil on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. (Raindate: Thursday, May 20, 2021)
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 approve the request of Terri Marciello, Director of Elderly Services to use the Town Common to conduct a "Celebration of Life - A Community of Hope" candlelight vigil on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. (Raindate: Thursday, May 20, 2021).” (Motion: O'Mahony, second: Bendel)
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 DePalma, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the affirmative roll call 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 DePalma, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the affirmative roll call 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: DePalma, second: O'Mahony)
Approve the request of the Sons of Italy to place a sign on the Town Common promoting the Diaper Drive event scheduled for March 27 and March 28
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 approve the request of the Sons of Italy to place a sign on the Town Common promoting the Diaper Drive event scheduled for March 27 and March 28.
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 approve the request of the Sons of Italy to place a sign on the Town Common promoting the Diaper Drive event scheduled for March 27 and March 28..” (Motion: O'Mahony, second: Bendel)
Adjourn
A motion was made by Selectman O'Mahony, 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 O'Mahony, seconded by Selectman DePalma and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen adjourn..” (Motion: O'Mahony, 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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