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October 30, 2023
2 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: Frank J. West took part remotely.
Present: Gregory B. Bendel, Kevin A. Caira, Gary B. DePalma, Lilia Maselli, Frank J. West
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Execute the employment agreement between the Town of Wilmington and Louis Cimaglia, IV as Temporary Town Manager effective November 1, 2023
A motion was made by Select Board Member Bendel that the Board execute the employment agreement between the Town of Wilmington and Louis Cimaglia, IV as Temporary Town Manager effective November 1, 2023. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Caira. Select Board Member West asked for discussion. He stated that, in his opinion, the process has been flawed and he will vote no. Kevin MacDonald interrupted by calling point of order. He began to cite sections of the Town Charter and challenged the qualifications of Mr. Cimaglia. Chair DePalma called for a vote and by the affirmative roll call vote of four with Select Board member West opposed, it was VOTED: That the Select Board execute the employment agreement between the Town of Wilmington and Louis Cimaglia, IV as Temporary Town Manager effective November 1, 2023.
Yes: Bendel, Caira, DePalma, MaselliNo: West
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member Bendel that the Board execute the employment agreement between the Town of Wilmington and Louis Cimaglia, IV as Temporary Town Manager effective November 1, 2023. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Caira. Select Board Member West asked for discussion. He stated that, in his opinion, the process has been flawed and he will vote no. Kevin MacDonald interrupted by calling point of order. He began to cite sections of the Town Charter and challenged the qualifications of Mr. Cimaglia. Chair DePalma called for a vote and by the affirmative roll call vote of four with Select Board member West opposed, it was VOTED: That the Select Board execute the employment agreement between the Town of Wilmington and Louis Cimaglia, IV as Temporary Town Manager effective November 1, 2023..” (Motion: Bendel, second: Caira)
Adjourn
Motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member Bendel and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board adjourn.
From the minutes
“motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member Bendel and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board adjourn..” (Motion: Maselli, 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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