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Wilmington Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

November 28, 2022

7 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Gregory B. Bendel, Kevin A. Caira, Gary B. DePalma, Lilia Maselli, Judith L. O'Connell

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 333 Andover Street in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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 333 Andover Street in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a) 6 as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town as Determined by the Chairman 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 the purchase, exchange, lease or other acquisition of real property at 333 Andover Street in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a) 6 as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town as Determined by the Chairman with the intention to return to open session..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Accept Treasury Warrants 202320, 202320WIRES, 20A, 202321, 202321WIRES and 21A

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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 accept Treasury Warrants 202320, 202320WIRES, 20A, 202321, 202321WIRES and 21A.

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 accept Treasury Warrants 202320, 202320WIRES, 20A, 202321, 202321WIRES and 21A..” (Motion: DePalma, second: Bendel)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the minutes of their meeting held November 14, 2022 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed

Minutes, page 1

Approve minutesPassed · 4–0

A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman DePalma and by the affirmative vote of four with Selectman Maselli abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of their meeting held November 14, 2022 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed.

Yes: Bendel, Caira, DePalma, O'ConnellAbstained: Maselli

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman DePalma and by the affirmative vote of four with Selectman Maselli abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of their meeting held November 14, 2022 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed..” (Motion: Caira, second: DePalma)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Open the public hearing

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Selectman DePalma, seconded by Selectman Maselli and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Selectman DePalma, seconded by Selectman Maselli and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing..” (Motion: DePalma, second: Maselli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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 close the public hearing.

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 close the public hearing..” (Motion: Bendel, second: DePalma)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Adopt a classification shift of 1.75 as recommended by the Board of Assessors which results in the minimum residential factor of .764168 for Fiscal Year 2023

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Selectman DePalma, seconded by Selectman Maselli and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen adopt a classification shift of 1.75 as recommended by the Board of Assessors which results in the minimum residential factor of .764168 for Fiscal Year 2023.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Selectman DePalma, seconded by Selectman Maselli and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen adopt a classification shift of 1.75 as recommended by the Board of Assessors which results in the minimum residential factor of .764168 for Fiscal Year 2023..” (Motion: DePalma, second: Maselli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Selectman DePalma, seconded by Selectman Maselli 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 DePalma, seconded by Selectman Maselli and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen adjourn..” (Motion: DePalma, second: Maselli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

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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