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May 22, 2023
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Gregory B. Bendel, Kevin A. Caira, Gary B. DePalma, Lilia Maselli, Frank J. West
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property at 333 Andover Street in accordance with Massachusetts General Law (MGL) Chapter 30A...
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 the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property at 333 Andover Street in accordance with Massachusetts General Law (MGL) Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)6 and to ratify, validate and confirm votes taken at the April 29, 2023 emergency meeting and further for the purpose of discussing strategies with respect to collective , bargaining as it relates to the New England Police Benevolent Association Local 1 and the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1370 in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A Section 21(a)3 as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town 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 the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property at 333 Andover Street in accordance with Massachusetts General Law (MGL) Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)6 and to ratify, validate and confirm votes taken at the April 29, 2023 emergency meeting and further for the purpose of discussing strategies with respect to collective , bargaining as it relates to the New England Police Benevolent Association Local 1 and the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1370 in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A Section 21(a)3 as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town with the intent to return to open session..”
Accept Treasury Warrants 202345, 202345WIRES, 45A, 202346, 202346WIRES & 46A
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 202345, 202345WIRES, 45A, 202346, 202346WIRES & 46A.
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 202345, 202345WIRES, 45A, 202346, 202346WIRES & 46A..” (Motion: DePalma, second: Bendel)
Open the public hearing relative to the request of Doodlesack LLC DBA Cucina LaRosa's to obtain an All Alcohol License for a restaurant to be located at 228 Main Street
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 open the public hearing relative to the request of Doodlesack LLC DBA Cucina LaRosa's to obtain an All Alcohol License for a restaurant to be located at 228 Main Street.
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 open the public hearing relative to the request of Doodlesack LLC DBA Cucina LaRosa's to obtain an All Alcohol License for a restaurant to be located at 228 Main Street..” (Motion: DePalma, second: Bendel)
Close the public hearing
A motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma, seconded by Select Board Member Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board close the public hearing.
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“A motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma, seconded by Select Board Member Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board close the public hearing..” (Motion: DePalma, second: Caira)
Approve the application of Doodlesack LLC DBA Cucina LaRosa's for a license to serve all alcohol beverages in a restaurant to be located at 228 Main Street, and further that a determination is...
A motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma, seconded by Select Board Member West and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the application of Doodlesack LLC DBA Cucina LaRosa's for a license to serve all alcohol beverages in a restaurant to be located at 228 Main Street, and further that a determination is made that the license is not detrimental to the spiritual activities of the church located on Bridge Lane or educational activities of the pre-school/daycare located on Main Street.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma, seconded by Select Board Member West and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the application of Doodlesack LLC DBA Cucina LaRosa's for a license to serve all alcohol beverages in a restaurant to be located at 228 Main Street, and further that a determination is made that the license is not detrimental to the spiritual activities of the church located on Bridge Lane or educational activities of the pre-school/daycare located on Main Street..” (Motion: DePalma, second: West)
Issue a Common Victualer License to Doodlesack LLC DBA Cucina LaRosa's for a restaurant at 228 Main Street
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 issue a Common Victualer License to Doodlesack LLC DBA Cucina LaRosa's for a restaurant at 228 Main Street.
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 issue a Common Victualer License to Doodlesack LLC DBA Cucina LaRosa's for a restaurant at 228 Main Street..” (Motion: Bendel, second: Caira)
Gary B. DePalma serve as Chair of the Select Board
By the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That Gary B. DePalma serve as Chair of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That Gary B. DePalma serve as Chair of the Select Board..”
Table action on this item until their meeting of June 12, 2023 to allow the applicant to comply with the Board of Health requirements
A motion was made by Select Board Member Caira, seconded by Select Board West and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board table action on this item until their meeting of June 12, 2023 to allow the applicant to comply with the Board of Health requirements.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member Caira, seconded by Select Board West and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board table action on this item until their meeting of June 12, 2023 to allow the applicant to comply with the Board of Health requirements..” (Motion: Caira, second: West)
Select Board Member Frank West serve as the Select Board's designee to the Economic Development Committee
A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That Select Board Member Frank West serve as the Select Board's designee to the Economic Development Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That Select Board Member Frank West serve as the Select Board's designee to the Economic Development Committee..” (Motion: Maselli, second: Caira)
Table until their meeting of June 12, 2023
A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member West and by the affirmative vote of four with Select Board Member Bendel opposed, it was VOTED: That the Select Board table until their meeting of June 12, 2023.
Yes: Caira, DePalma, Maselli, WestNo: Bendel
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member West and by the affirmative vote of four with Select Board Member Bendel opposed, it was VOTED: That the Select Board table until their meeting of June 12, 2023..” (Motion: Maselli, second: West)
Approve the request of Julia Burke, Theater on the Fence, to use the Swain Green and Municipal Parking Lot for a fundraising yard sale on Saturday, July 8, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
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 Julia Burke, Theater on the Fence, to use the Swain Green and Municipal Parking Lot for a fundraising yard sale on Saturday, July 8, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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 Julia Burke, Theater on the Fence, to use the Swain Green and Municipal Parking Lot for a fundraising yard sale on Saturday, July 8, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m..” (Motion: Bendel, second: Maselli)
Approve the request of Julie Blackley, Communications , Manager, Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD), for RMLD to host an ; Electric Car Show at the Municipal Parking lot on Middlesex Avenue...
A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member Bendel and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the request of Julie Blackley, Communications , Manager, Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD), for RMLD to host an ; Electric Car Show at the Municipal Parking lot on Middlesex Avenue on Sunday, August 13, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and further to approval the placement of signs on Town Common promoting the event.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member Bendel and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the request of Julie Blackley, Communications , Manager, Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD), for RMLD to host an ; Electric Car Show at the Municipal Parking lot on Middlesex Avenue on Sunday, August 13, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and further to approval the placement of signs on Town Common promoting the event..” (Motion: Maselli, second: Bendel)
Adjourn
Motion was made by Select Board Member West, seconded by Select Board Member Maselli 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 West, seconded by Select Board Member Maselli and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board adjourn..” (Motion: West, second: Maselli)
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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