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February 26, 2024
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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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 pursuant to G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or...
A motion was made and duly seconded and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board enter Executive Session pursuant to G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the Chair so declares - Town v. Sprague Operating Resources LLC and NAS Fuels LLC - cost recovery for the Wildwood School oil tank breach; pursuant to G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body, and G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the Chair so declares - 64 Wildwood Street; and pursuant to G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(7) to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements - review and consider release of Executive Session minutes from October 23, 2023, November 28, 2023 and January 8, 2024 in accordance with G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 22 with the intention to return to open session.
From the minutes
“A motion was made and duly seconded and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board enter Executive Session pursuant to G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the Chair so declares - Town v. Sprague Operating Resources LLC and NAS Fuels LLC - cost recovery for the Wildwood School oil tank breach; pursuant to G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body, and G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the Chair so declares - 64 Wildwood Street; and pursuant to G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(7) to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements - review and consider release of Executive Session minutes from October 23, 2023, November 28, 2023 and January 8, 2024 in accordance with G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 22 with the intention to return to open session..”
Accept Treasury Warrants 2433, 2433W, 2433T, 2433S, 2434, 2434W and 2434T
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 accept Treasury Warrants 2433, 2433W, 2433T, 2433S, 2434, 2434W and 2434T.
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 accept Treasury Warrants 2433, 2433W, 2433T, 2433S, 2434, 2434W and 2434T..” (Motion: Maselli, second: Bendel)
Approve the minutes of their meeting held February 12, 2024 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed
A motion was made by Select Board Member Caira, seconded by Select Board Member West and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the minutes of their meeting held February 12, 2024 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member Caira, seconded by Select Board Member West and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the minutes of their meeting held February 12, 2024 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed..” (Motion: Caira, second: West)
Open the public hearing
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 open the public hearing.
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 open the public hearing..” (Motion: Bendel, second: Maselli)
Close the public hearing
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 close the public hearing.
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 close the public hearing..” (Motion: Bendel, second: Caira)
Accept Green Meadow Drive for further action relative to the acceptance of streets at the annual Town Meeting on Saturday, May 4, 2024
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 accept Green Meadow Drive for further action relative to the acceptance of streets at the annual Town Meeting on Saturday, May 4, 2024.
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 accept Green Meadow Drive for further action relative to the acceptance of streets at the annual Town Meeting on Saturday, May 4, 2024..” (Motion: Bendel, second: Maselli)
Sign the Community Letter of Support to Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund and Preservation Restriction for the Harnden Tavern and Carriage House
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 sign the Community Letter of Support to Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund and Preservation Restriction for the Harnden Tavern and Carriage House.
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 sign the Community Letter of Support to Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund and Preservation Restriction for the Harnden Tavern and Carriage House..” (Motion: Bendel, second: Caira)
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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