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April 10, 2023
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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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 potential litigation associated with cost recovery for the Wildwood School oil tank breach in accordance with...
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 potential litigation associated with cost recovery for the Wildwood School oil tank breach in accordance with Massachusetts General Law (MGL) Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)3 as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating or litigating position of the Town and for the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or other acquisition of real property at 333 Andover Street in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a) 6 as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town and further to consider Executive Session Minutes from November 22, 2021, March 14, 2022, April 25, 2022 and May 23, 2022 in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, Section 22 with the intent 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 potential litigation associated with cost recovery for the Wildwood School oil tank breach in accordance with Massachusetts General Law (MGL) Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)3 as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating or litigating position of the Town and for the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or other acquisition of real property at 333 Andover Street in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a) 6 as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town and further to consider Executive Session Minutes from November 22, 2021, March 14, 2022, April 25, 2022 and May 23, 2022 in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, Section 22 with the intent to return to open session..”
Accept Treasury Warrants 202339, 202339WIRES, 39A, 202340, 202330WIRES & 30A
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 202339, 202339WIRES, 39A, 202340, 202330WIRES & 30A.
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 202339, 202339WIRES, 39A, 202340, 202330WIRES & 30A..” (Motion: DePalma, second: Bendel)
Approve the minutes of their meeting held March 27, 2023 and that all actions taken are hereby ratified and confirmed
A motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma, seconded by Select Board Member Maselli and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the minutes of their meeting held March 27, 2023 and that all actions taken are hereby ratified and confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma, seconded by Select Board Member Maselli and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the minutes of their meeting held March 27, 2023 and that all actions taken are hereby ratified and confirmed..” (Motion: DePalma, second: Maselli)
Declare April 28, 2023 Arbor Day in the Town of Wilmington and sign the proclamation in affirmation
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 declare April 28, 2023 Arbor Day in the Town of Wilmington and sign the proclamation in affirmation.
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 declare April 28, 2023 Arbor Day in the Town of Wilmington and sign the proclamation in affirmation..” (Motion: Bendel, second: DePalma)
Approve the request of Brenda Ackerley to place signs of graduating Wilmington seniors of Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School on Town Common
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 Brenda Ackerley to place signs of graduating Wilmington seniors of Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School on Town Common.
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 Brenda Ackerley to place signs of graduating Wilmington seniors of Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School on Town Common..” (Motion: Bendel, second: Caira)
Approve the request of Jeanette Quirk, Principal, Wilmington Middle School, to use the Town Common and Gazebo on Thursday, June 15, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m for the 8th Grade Moving On Ceremony
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 Jeanette Quirk, Principal, Wilmington Middle School, to use the Town Common and Gazebo on Thursday, June 15, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m for the 8th Grade Moving On Ceremony.
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 Jeanette Quirk, Principal, Wilmington Middle School, to use the Town Common and Gazebo on Thursday, June 15, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m for the 8th Grade Moving On Ceremony..” (Motion: Bendel, second: DePalma)
Issue a Sunday Entertainment License to Cushing Amusements in conjunction with the Fourth of July Celebration
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 issue a Sunday Entertainment License to Cushing Amusements in conjunction with the Fourth of July Celebration.
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 issue a Sunday Entertainment License to Cushing Amusements in conjunction with the Fourth of July Celebration..” (Motion: DePalma, second: Bendel)
Approve the request of Brett Sawin, Recreation Director, to use the Town Common and Gazebo for the Summer Concert Series on Wednesdays, July 5, July 12, July 19 and July 26. (Raindates Thursdays...
A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member DePalma and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the request of Brett Sawin, Recreation Director, to use the Town Common and Gazebo for the Summer Concert Series on Wednesdays, July 5, July 12, July 19 and July 26. (Raindates Thursdays, July 6, July 13, July 20 and July 27 respectively and an additional raindate of Wednesday, August 2)
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member DePalma and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the request of Brett Sawin, Recreation Director, to use the Town Common and Gazebo for the Summer Concert Series on Wednesdays, July 5, July 12, July 19 and July 26. (Raindates Thursdays, July 6, July 13, July 20 and July 27 respectively and an additional raindate of Wednesday, August 2).” (Motion: Maselli, second: DePalma)
Approve the request of Christina Stewart, Library Director, to use the Swain Green on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the library program "Intro to Disc Golf" previously...
A motion was made by Select Board Member Bendel, seconded by Select Board Member Maselli and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the request of Christina Stewart, Library Director, to use the Swain Green on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the library program "Intro to Disc Golf" previously scheduled for Thursday, July 13.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member Bendel, seconded by Select Board Member Maselli and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the request of Christina Stewart, Library Director, to use the Swain Green on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the library program "Intro to Disc Golf" previously scheduled for Thursday, July 13..” (Motion: Bendel, second: Maselli)
Recognize August 9 as Indigenous Peoples Day
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 recognize August 9 as Indigenous Peoples Day.
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 recognize August 9 as Indigenous Peoples Day..” (Motion: Caira, second: Bendel)
Establish their summer meeting schedule as Monday, July 17, 2023 and Monday, August 14, 2023
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 establish their summer meeting schedule as Monday, July 17, 2023 and Monday, August 14, 2023.
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 establish their summer meeting schedule as Monday, July 17, 2023 and Monday, August 14, 2023..” (Motion: Bendel, second: DePalma)
Adjourn
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 adjourn.
From the minutes
“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 adjourn..” (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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