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August 16, 2021
17 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Gregory B. Bendel, Kevin A. Caira, Gary B. DePalma, Lilia Maselli
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or other acquisition of real property at 64 Wildwood Street in accordance with Massachusetts General Law (MGL)...
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 the purchase, exchange, lease or other acquisition of real property at 64 Wildwood Street in accordance with Massachusetts General Law (MGL) Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)6, and to discuss collective bargaining strategy with respect to the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 1703, Unit 1 in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)3 and further to discuss strategies with respect to litigation involving Multi-District Litigation Against Manufacturers and Distributers of Opioids in accordance with MGL Chapter 21(A) 3 as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town as so determined by the Chairman, 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 the purchase, exchange, lease or other acquisition of real property at 64 Wildwood Street in accordance with Massachusetts General Law (MGL) Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)6, and to discuss collective bargaining strategy with respect to the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 1703, Unit 1 in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)3 and further to discuss strategies with respect to litigation involving Multi-District Litigation Against Manufacturers and Distributers of Opioids in accordance with MGL Chapter 21(A) 3 as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town as so determined by the Chairman, to return to open session..”
Accept Treasury Warrants 55, 3, 3A, 4, 4A, 5, 5A, 5B, 5C, 6, 6A, 7 & 7A
A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman Bendel and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen accept Treasury Warrants 55, 3, 3A, 4, 4A, 5, 5A, 5B, 5C, 6, 6A, 7 & 7A.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman Bendel and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen accept Treasury Warrants 55, 3, 3A, 4, 4A, 5, 5A, 5B, 5C, 6, 6A, 7 & 7A..” (Motion: Caira, second: Bendel)
Approve the minutes of their meeting held March 15, 2021 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed
A motion was made by Selectman DePalma, seconded by Selectman Bendel and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of their meeting held March 15, 2021 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman DePalma, seconded by Selectman Bendel and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of their meeting held March 15, 2021 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed..” (Motion: DePalma, second: Bendel)
Approve the minutes of their meeting held June 28, 2021 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed
A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman Bendel and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of their meeting held June 28, 2021 and 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 vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of their meeting held June 28, 2021 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed..” (Motion: Caira, second: Bendel)
Approve the minutes of their meeting held July 12, 2021 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed
A motion was made by Selectman Bendel, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of their meeting held July 12, 2021 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Bendel, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of their meeting held July 12, 2021 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed..” (Motion: Bendel, second: Caira)
Grant the request of Olin Corporation to extend completion date of the Cook Avenue water main installation project an additional 45 days from August 18, 2021
A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman Bendel and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen grant the request of Olin Corporation to extend completion date of the Cook Avenue water main installation project an additional 45 days from August 18, 2021.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman Bendel and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen grant the request of Olin Corporation to extend completion date of the Cook Avenue water main installation project an additional 45 days from August 18, 2021..” (Motion: Caira, second: Bendel)
Accept an easement at 203 Lowell Street for the purpose of intersection improvements at Woburn Street and Lowell Street
A motion was made by Selectman DePalma, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen accept an easement at 203 Lowell Street for the purpose of intersection improvements at Woburn Street and Lowell Street.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman DePalma, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen accept an easement at 203 Lowell Street for the purpose of intersection improvements at Woburn Street and Lowell Street..” (Motion: DePalma, second: Caira)
Appoint Jared Costantino as a member of the Economic Development Committee
A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman Bendel and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen appoint Jared Costantino as a member of the Economic Development Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman Bendel and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen appoint Jared Costantino as a member of the Economic Development Committee..” (Motion: Caira, second: Bendel)
Execute the agreement between the Town of Wilmington and American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees Local 1703 Unit 1
A motion was made by Selectman DePalma, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative 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 1.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman DePalma, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative 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 1..” (Motion: DePalma, second: Caira)
Acknowledges receipt of Rebecca Sanderson's disclosure and determine that her employment with the Permanent Building Committee is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity...
A motion was made by Selectman Bendel, seconded by Selectman DePalma and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen acknowledges receipt of Rebecca Sanderson's disclosure and determine that her employment with the Permanent Building Committee 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 Bendel, seconded by Selectman DePalma and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen acknowledges receipt of Rebecca Sanderson's disclosure and determine that her employment with the Permanent Building Committee 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: Bendel, second: DePalma)
Authorize the installation of a stop sign at the intersection of Carter Lane and Boutwell Street
A motion was made by Selectman Bendel, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen authorize the installation of a stop sign at the intersection of Carter Lane and Boutwell Street.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Bendel, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen authorize the installation of a stop sign at the intersection of Carter Lane and Boutwell Street..” (Motion: Bendel, second: Caira)
Approve the request of Shelly Newhouse, Health Director, to use the municipal parking lot on Middlesex Avenue for a mobile vaccination clinic on Thursday, August 19, 2021 and Thursday, September...
A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman DePalma and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the request of Shelly Newhouse, Health Director, to use the municipal parking lot on Middlesex Avenue for a mobile vaccination clinic on Thursday, August 19, 2021 and Thursday, September 9, 2021.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman DePalma and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the request of Shelly Newhouse, Health Director, to use the municipal parking lot on Middlesex Avenue for a mobile vaccination clinic on Thursday, August 19, 2021 and Thursday, September 9, 2021..” (Motion: Caira, second: DePalma)
Approve the request that Town Common be illuminated in gold during the month of September in observance of Childhood Cancer Awareness
A motion was made by Selectman Bendel, seconded by Selectman DePalma and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the request that 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 Bendel, seconded by Selectman DePalma and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the request that Town Common be illuminated in gold during the month of September in observance of Childhood Cancer Awareness..” (Motion: Bendel, second: DePalma)
Approve the request of Wilmington Youth Hockey Association to use the Town Common to host an outdoor movie night. The date and time to be scheduled with the Town Manager's office
A motion was made by Selectman Bendel, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the request of Wilmington Youth Hockey Association to use the Town Common to host an outdoor movie night. The date and time to be scheduled with the Town Manager's office.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Bendel, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the request of Wilmington Youth Hockey Association to use the Town Common to host an outdoor movie night. The date and time to be scheduled with the Town Manager's office..” (Motion: Bendel, second: Caira)
Approve the request of Dana Burnham, Wilmington- Tewksbury United Methodist Women's Group, to place lawn signs on the Town Common to publicize their Harvest & Holly Fair
A motion was made by Chairman Maselli, seconded by Selectman DePalma and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the request of Dana Burnham, Wilmington- Tewksbury United Methodist Women's Group, to place lawn signs on the Town Common to publicize their Harvest & Holly Fair.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Chairman Maselli, seconded by Selectman DePalma and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the request of Dana Burnham, Wilmington- Tewksbury United Methodist Women's Group, to place lawn signs on the Town Common to publicize their Harvest & Holly Fair..” (Motion: Maselli, second: DePalma)
Approve the request of John Romano, President, Wilmington Sons of Italy, to use the municipal parking lot and Fourth of July Building for annual Antique and Collectors car show on Sunday, October...
A motion was made by Selectman Bendel, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the request of John Romano, President, Wilmington Sons of Italy, to use the municipal parking lot and Fourth of July Building for annual Antique and Collectors car show on Sunday, October 24, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Bendel, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the request of John Romano, President, Wilmington Sons of Italy, to use the municipal parking lot and Fourth of July Building for annual Antique and Collectors car show on Sunday, October 24, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m..” (Motion: Bendel, second: Caira)
Adjourn to Executive Session pursuant to General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(A)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel - Town Manager not to...
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 adjourn to Executive Session pursuant to General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(A)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel - Town Manager not to return to Open Session.
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 adjourn to Executive Session pursuant to General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(A)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel - Town Manager not to return to Open Session..” (Motion: Bendel, 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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