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Wilmington Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

March 25, 2024

13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Gregory B. Bendel, Kevin A. Caira, Gary B. DePalma, Lilia Maselli, Frank J. West

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Accept Treasury 2437, 2437W, 2437T, 2487S, 2438, 2438W and 2438T

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 4–0

A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member Bendel and by the affirmative vote of four, it was VOTED: That the Select Board accept Treasury 2437, 2437W, 2437T, 2487S, 2438, 2438W and 2438T

Yes: Bendel, Caira, DePalma, MaselliFrank J. West “advised that he would be stepping out as he and his wife received a payment from the Town” before this vote; he is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member Bendel and by the affirmative vote of four, it was VOTED: That the Select Board accept Treasury 2437, 2437W, 2437T, 2487S, 2438, 2438W and 2438T.” (Motion: Maselli, second: Bendel)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the minutes of their meeting held March 12, 2024 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed

Minutes, page 1

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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 minutes of their meeting held March 12, 2024 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed.

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 minutes of their meeting held March 12, 2024 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed..” (Motion: Bendel, second: Caira)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the minutes of their meeting held March 13, 2024 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed

Minutes, page 1

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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 approve the minutes of their meeting held March 13, 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 Bendel and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the minutes of their meeting held March 13, 2024 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed..” (Motion: Caira, second: Bendel)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the minutes of their meeting held March 18, 2024 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed

Minutes, page 1

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A 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 approve the minutes of their meeting held March 18, 2024 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed.

From the minutes

“A 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 approve the minutes of their meeting held March 18, 2024 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed..” (Motion: West, second: Maselli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Open the public hearing

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member West 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 Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member West and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board close the public hearing..” (Motion: Maselli, second: West)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the request of Wilmington Fourth of July Celebration, Inc. to conduct a carnival at the Wilmington High School parking lot, 159 Church Street, subject to approval of the School Department

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member West and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the request of Wilmington Fourth of July Celebration, Inc. to conduct a carnival at the Wilmington High School parking lot, 159 Church Street, subject to approval of the School Department.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member West and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the request of Wilmington Fourth of July Celebration, Inc. to conduct a carnival at the Wilmington High School parking lot, 159 Church Street, subject to approval of the School Department..” (Motion: Maselli, second: West)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Request of Wilmington Fourth of July Celebration, Inc. to use the Town Common from Wednesday, June 26, 2024 through Sunday, June 30, 2024 (raindate: Monday, July 1, 2024), to place promotional...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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 request of Wilmington Fourth of July Celebration, Inc. to use the Town Common from Wednesday, June 26, 2024 through Sunday, June 30, 2024 (raindate: Monday, July 1, 2024), to place promotional signs on Town Common and in front of Fourth of July building and to restrict hawkers, pedlers and transient vendors and temporary or transient businesses from conducting business within one-half (1/2) mile of the Town Common & Wilmington High School campus during the celebration.

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 request of Wilmington Fourth of July Celebration, Inc. to use the Town Common from Wednesday, June 26, 2024 through Sunday, June 30, 2024 (raindate: Monday, July 1, 2024), to place promotional signs on Town Common and in front of Fourth of July building and to restrict hawkers, pedlers and transient vendors and temporary or transient businesses from conducting business within one-half (1/2) mile of the Town Common & Wilmington High School campus during the celebration..” (Motion: Bendel, second: Maselli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Ratify Temporary Town Manager Louis Cimaglia's appointment of Susanne L. Clarkin to the Commission on Disabilities for a term to expire April 30, 2027

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A 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 ratify Temporary Town Manager Louis Cimaglia's appointment of Susanne L. Clarkin to the Commission on Disabilities for a term to expire April 30, 2027.

From the minutes

“A 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 ratify Temporary Town Manager Louis Cimaglia's appointment of Susanne L. Clarkin to the Commission on Disabilities for a term to expire April 30, 2027..” (Motion: West, second: Maselli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the request of Michael Frotten, Temporary Director, Department of Veterans' Services, to conduct annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. followed by ceremony at...

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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 Michael Frotten, Temporary Director, Department of Veterans' Services, to conduct annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. followed by ceremony at veterans' lot in Wildwood Cemetery at 11:00 a.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 Michael Frotten, Temporary Director, Department of Veterans' Services, to conduct annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. followed by ceremony at veterans' lot in Wildwood Cemetery at 11:00 a.m..” (Motion: Bendel, second: Maselli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the request of Mary DeWitt, Burlington Quilters Guild, to place directive and promotional signs on Town property Saturday, April 6, 2024 before 9:00 a.m. and remove on Sunday, April 7...

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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 Mary DeWitt, Burlington Quilters Guild, to place directive and promotional signs on Town property Saturday, April 6, 2024 before 9:00 a.m. and remove on Sunday, April 7, 2024 after 3:00 p.m.

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 Mary DeWitt, Burlington Quilters Guild, to place directive and promotional signs on Town property Saturday, April 6, 2024 before 9:00 a.m. and remove on Sunday, April 7, 2024 after 3:00 p.m..” (Motion: Bendel, second: Caira)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve the request of Beth Rooney, WHS Football Touchdown , Club to conduct a fundraising car wash on Sunday, June 9, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Public Buildings Department....

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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 Beth Rooney, WHS Football Touchdown , Club to conduct a fundraising car wash on Sunday, June 9, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Public Buildings Department. Raindate: Sunday, June 23, 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 approve the request of Beth Rooney, WHS Football Touchdown , Club to conduct a fundraising car wash on Sunday, June 9, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Public Buildings Department. Raindate: Sunday, June 23, 2024..” (Motion: Bendel, second: Maselli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategies with respect to collective bargaining as it relates to Wilmington Police Supervisors and American Federation of State, County...

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion was made by Select Board Member Bendel, seconded by Select Board Member Maselli and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategies with respect to collective bargaining as it relates to Wilmington Police Supervisors and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 1703, Unit 2 in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a) 3 not to return to open session.

From the minutes

“motion was made by Select Board Member Bendel, seconded by Select Board Member Maselli and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategies with respect to collective bargaining as it relates to Wilmington Police Supervisors and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 1703, Unit 2 in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a) 3 not to return to open session..” (Motion: Bendel, second: Maselli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

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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