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March 18, 2024
4 recorded votes, 2 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
Appoint Eric Slagle to the position of Town Manager contingent upon negotiation of an acceptable employment contract
A motion was made by Select Board Member Caira to appoint Eric Slagle to the position of Town Manager contingent upon negotiation of an acceptable employment contract. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member West for discussion. He stated that he believed Mr. Slagle was the most well-rounded candidate. Select Board Member Bendel stated that this is a transitional period for the Town. He complimented the Town staff, noting this has not been an easy time. He expressed his appreciation to Lou Cimaglia for stepping into the role of Temporary Town Manager. Select Board Member Bendel also thanked the individuals who applied, the screening committee and Community Paradigm. He stated that each finalist brought something to the table. He commented that he was glad the vote was being taken during his eighth year on the Select Board and not his first. Members of the Select Board were in agreement with Select Board Member Bendel's comments. At this time, Chair DePalma called for the vote and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board appoint Eric Slagle to the position of Town Manager contingent upon negotiation of an acceptable employment contract.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member Caira to appoint Eric Slagle to the position of Town Manager contingent upon negotiation of an acceptable employment contract. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member West for discussion. He stated that he believed Mr. Slagle was the most well-rounded candidate. Select Board Member Bendel stated that this is a transitional period for the Town. He complimented the Town staff, noting this has not been an easy time. He expressed his appreciation to Lou Cimaglia for stepping into the role of Temporary Town Manager. Select Board Member Bendel also thanked the individuals who applied, the screening committee and Community Paradigm. He stated that each finalist brought something to the table. He commented that he was glad the vote was being taken during his eighth year on the Select Board and not his first. Members of the Select Board were in agreement with Select Board Member Bendel's comments. At this time, Chair DePalma called for the vote and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board appoint Eric Slagle to the position of Town Manager contingent upon negotiation of an acceptable employment contract..” (Motion: Caira, second: West)
Name Chair Gary B. DePalma to the Town Manager Contract Negotiation Subcommittee
Chair DePalma seconded the motion for Chair DePalma to serve on the subcommittee and by the affirmative vote of two, with Select Board Members Bendel, Caira and Maselli, the motion failed.
Yes: DePalma, WestNo: Bendel, Caira, MaselliFrank J. West nominated Chair DePalma; “Chair DePalma stated that he will take up Select Board Member West’s motion” and seconded it. The minutes record “the affirmative vote of two, with Select Board Members Bendel, Caira and Maselli, the motion failed”; Gregory B. Bendel, Kevin A. Caira and Lilia Maselli are shown voting no and the two others (the mover and seconder) yes, which matches the count.
From the minutes
“Chair DePalma seconded the motion for Chair DePalma to serve on the subcommittee and by the affirmative vote of two, with Select Board Members Bendel, Caira and Maselli, the motion failed..” (Motion: West, second: DePalma)
Select Board Members Kevin Caira and Lilia Maselli serve on the Town Manager Contract Negotiation Subcommittee
A motion was made by Select Board Member Bendel, seconded by Select Board Member Maselli and by the affirmative vote of three with Select Board Member West and Chair DePalma opposed, it was VOTED: That Select Board Members Kevin Caira and Lilia Maselli serve on the Town Manager Contract Negotiation Subcommittee.
Yes: Bendel, Caira, MaselliNo: DePalma, West
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member Bendel, seconded by Select Board Member Maselli and by the affirmative vote of three with Select Board Member West and Chair DePalma opposed, it was VOTED: That Select Board Members Kevin Caira and Lilia Maselli serve on the Town Manager Contract Negotiation Subcommittee..” (Motion: Bendel, second: Maselli)
Adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of conducting strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2), not to...
A 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 to Executive Session for the purpose of conducting strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2), not to return to open session.
From the minutes
“A 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 to Executive Session for the purpose of conducting strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2), not to return to open session..” (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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