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March 13, 2023
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: Lilia Maselli took part remotely.
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 strategies with respect to pending litigation relative to property located at 773 Salem Street in accordance with Massachusetts General Law...
A motion was made and duly seconded and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategies with respect to pending litigation relative to property located at 773 Salem Street in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a) 3 and further 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 Chair 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 Select Board enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategies with respect to pending litigation relative to property located at 773 Salem Street in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a) 3 and further 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 Chair with the intention to return to open session..”
Accept Treasury Warrants 202335, 202335WIRES, 35A, 202336, 202336WIRES & 36A
A motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma, seconded by Select Board Member Bendel and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board accept Treasury Warrants 202335, 202335WIRES, 35A, 202336, 202336WIRES & 36A.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma, seconded by Select Board Member Bendel and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board accept Treasury Warrants 202335, 202335WIRES, 35A, 202336, 202336WIRES & 36A..” (Motion: DePalma, second: Bendel)
Approve the minutes of their meeting held February 13, 2023 and that all actions taken are hereby ratified and confirmed
A motion was made by Select Board Member Bendel, seconded by Select Board Member Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the minutes of their meeting held February 13, 2023 and that all actions taken are hereby ratified and confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member Bendel, seconded by Select Board Member Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the minutes of their meeting held February 13, 2023 and that all actions taken are hereby ratified and confirmed..” (Motion: Bendel, second: Caira)
Review the warrant that includes replacing the roof at Harnden Tavern and the purchase of 333 Andover Street
A motion was made by Select Board Member Caira, seconded by Chair O'Connell and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board review the warrant that includes replacing the roof at Harnden Tavern and the purchase of 333 Andover Street.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member Caira, seconded by Chair O'Connell and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board review the warrant that includes replacing the roof at Harnden Tavern and the purchase of 333 Andover Street..” (Motion: Caira, second: O'Connell)
Endorse a change to Article 38 to reduce by $500,00 and that $500,000 be put into the Capital Stabilization Fund for a total of $1,242,000
A motion was made by Select Board Member Caira, seconded by Select Board Member Bendel and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board endorse a change to Article 38 to reduce by $500,00 and that $500,000 be put into the Capital Stabilization Fund for a total of $1,242,000.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member Caira, seconded by Select Board Member Bendel and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board endorse a change to Article 38 to reduce by $500,00 and that $500,000 be put into the Capital Stabilization Fund for a total of $1,242,000..” (Motion: Caira, second: Bendel)
Close and sign the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting to be held Saturday, April 29, 2023
A motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma, seconded by Select Board Member Bendel and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board close and sign the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting to be held Saturday, April 29, 2023.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma, seconded by Select Board Member Bendel and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board close and sign the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting to be held Saturday, April 29, 2023..” (Motion: DePalma, second: Bendel)
Approve the recommendation of Thomas Gibson, Executive Director, Middlesex County Retirement System, to accept Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022 and provide a one-time Cost of Living Adjustment...
A motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma, seconded by Select Board Member Bendel and by the affirmative vote of four with Select Board Member Caira abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the recommendation of Thomas Gibson, Executive Director, Middlesex County Retirement System, to accept Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022 and provide a one-time Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) to Retirees of 5% instead of 3%
Yes: Bendel, DePalma, Maselli, O'ConnellAbstained: Caira
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma, seconded by Select Board Member Bendel and by the affirmative vote of four with Select Board Member Caira abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the recommendation of Thomas Gibson, Executive Director, Middlesex County Retirement System, to accept Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022 and provide a one-time Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) to Retirees of 5% instead of 3%.” (Motion: DePalma, second: Bendel)
Approve the request of WPS Choral and Theater Support Parent Group to place promotional signs on Town property for the upcoming performance of School of Rock
A motion was made by Select Board Member Bendel, seconded by Select Board Member DePalma and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the request of WPS Choral and Theater Support Parent Group to place promotional signs on Town property for the upcoming performance of School of Rock.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member Bendel, seconded by Select Board Member DePalma and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the request of WPS Choral and Theater Support Parent Group to place promotional signs on Town property for the upcoming performance of School of Rock..” (Motion: Bendel, second: DePalma)
Approve the request of the Sons of Italy to use the municipal parking lot at the Fourth of July Building on Saturday, April 1, 2023 and Sunday, April 2, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for a...
A motion was made by Select Board Member Bendel, seconded by Select Board Member DePalma and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the request of the Sons of Italy to use the municipal parking lot at the Fourth of July Building on Saturday, April 1, 2023 and Sunday, April 2, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for a drive thru diaper donation.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member Bendel, seconded by Select Board Member DePalma and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the request of the Sons of Italy to use the municipal parking lot at the Fourth of July Building on Saturday, April 1, 2023 and Sunday, April 2, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for a drive thru diaper donation..” (Motion: Bendel, second: DePalma)
Approve the request of the Jr. WOW (We're One Wilmington) Club to use the Town Common on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. for an Easter Egg Hunt
A motion was made by Select Board Member Bendel, seconded by Select Board Member Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the request of the Jr. WOW (We're One Wilmington) Club to use the Town Common on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. for an Easter Egg Hunt.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member Bendel, seconded by Select Board Member Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the request of the Jr. WOW (We're One Wilmington) Club to use the Town Common on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. for an Easter Egg Hunt..” (Motion: Bendel, second: Caira)
Approve the request of the Wilmington Band Parents and Friends to sell coffee, donuts, popcorn, cold drinks, pompoms and balloons during the Memorial Day Parade
A motion was made by Select Board Member Caira, seconded by Select Board Member Bendel and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the request of the Wilmington Band Parents and Friends to sell coffee, donuts, popcorn, cold drinks, pompoms and balloons during the Memorial Day Parade.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member Caira, seconded by Select Board Member Bendel and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the request of the Wilmington Band Parents and Friends to sell coffee, donuts, popcorn, cold drinks, pompoms and balloons during the Memorial Day Parade..” (Motion: Caira, second: Bendel)
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 Select Board Member DePalma, seconded by Select Board Member Bendel and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board 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 Select Board Member DePalma, seconded by Select Board Member Bendel and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the request that the Wilmington Town Common be illuminated in blue during the month of April in observance of Autism Awareness..” (Motion: DePalma, second: Bendel)
Approve the request of Christine Canevari, President, Wilmington Farmers Market Association to use the Swain Green to conduct the farmers market on Sundays, June 11, 2023 through October 1, 2023...
A motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma, seconded by Select Board Member Bendel and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the request of Christine Canevari, President, Wilmington Farmers Market Association to use the Swain Green to conduct the farmers market on Sundays, June 11, 2023 through October 1, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and to use the Yentile Farm Recreational Facility on Sunday, July 2, 2023.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma, seconded by Select Board Member Bendel and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the request of Christine Canevari, President, Wilmington Farmers Market Association to use the Swain Green to conduct the farmers market on Sundays, June 11, 2023 through October 1, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and to use the Yentile Farm Recreational Facility on Sunday, July 2, 2023..” (Motion: DePalma, second: Bendel)
Adjourn to Executive Session for purpose of discussing strategies with respect to Collective Bargaining as it relates to International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1370 in accordance with...
Motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma, seconded by Select Board Member Bendel and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for purpose of discussing strategies with respect to Collective Bargaining as it relates to International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1370 in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a) 3, not to return to open session.
From the minutes
“motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma, seconded by Select Board Member Bendel and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for purpose of discussing strategies with respect to Collective Bargaining as it relates to International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1370 in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a) 3, not to return to open session..” (Motion: DePalma, second: Bendel)
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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