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April 8, 2024
18 recorded votes, 1 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
Accept Treasury 2439, 2439W, 2439T, 2439S, 2440, 2440W and 2440T
A motion was made by Select Board Member Bendel, seconded by Select Board Member Maselli and by the affirmative vote of four, it was VOTED: That the Select Board accept Treasury 2439, 2439W, 2439T, 2439S, 2440, 2440W and 2440T.
The minutes record the vote as “the affirmative vote of four”, but Gregory B. Bendel, Kevin A. Caira, Gary B. DePalma, Lilia Maselli and Frank J. West were present; the count and the members present do not match, so the count only is shown.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member Bendel, seconded by Select Board Member Maselli and by the affirmative vote of four, it was VOTED: That the Select Board accept Treasury 2439, 2439W, 2439T, 2439S, 2440, 2440W and 2440T..” (Motion: Bendel, second: Maselli)
Approve the minutes of their meeting held March 25, 2024 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed
A motion was made by Select Board Member West, 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 25, 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 Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the minutes of their meeting held March 25, 2024 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed..” (Motion: West, second: Caira)
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 West, 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 West, 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: West, second: Caira)
Issue a Permit to Remove Earth to ALRIG USA Development, LLC, for property located at 208 Main Street
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 issue a Permit to Remove Earth to ALRIG USA Development, LLC, for property located at 208 Main Street.
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 issue a Permit to Remove Earth to ALRIG USA Development, LLC, for property located at 208 Main Street..” (Motion: Bendel, second: Maselli)
Open the public hearing
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 open the public hearing.
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 open the public hearing..” (Motion: West, second: Maselli)
Close the public hearing
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 close the public hearing.
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 close the public hearing..” (Motion: West, second: Maselli)
Approve the request of Verizon New England, Inc. and Reading Municipal Light Department to locate one (1) pole on Woburn Street
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 Verizon New England, Inc. and Reading Municipal Light Department to locate one (1) pole on Woburn Street.
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 Verizon New England, Inc. and Reading Municipal Light Department to locate one (1) pole on Woburn Street..” (Motion: Maselli, second: Bendel)
Table the request to obtain a Common Victualer License until the issues are rectified with the Board of Health and Building Inspector
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 table the request to obtain a Common Victualer License until the issues are rectified with the Board of Health and Building Inspector.
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 table the request to obtain a Common Victualer License until the issues are rectified with the Board of Health and Building Inspector..” (Motion: Maselli, second: Bendel)
Sign the proclamation declaring April 26, 2024 Arbor Day in the Town of Wilmington
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 proclamation declaring April 26, 2024 Arbor Day in the Town of Wilmington.
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 proclamation declaring April 26, 2024 Arbor Day in the Town of Wilmington..” (Motion: Bendel, second: Caira)
Approve the request of the Wilmington Band Parents and Friends to sell coffee, donuts, popcorn, cold drinks, pompoms and balloons during the Memorial Day parade
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 request of the Wilmington Band Parents and Friends to sell coffee, donuts, popcorn, cold drinks, pompoms and balloons during the Memorial Day parade.
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 request of the Wilmington Band Parents and Friends to sell coffee, donuts, popcorn, cold drinks, pompoms and balloons during the Memorial Day parade..” (Motion: Caira, second: Bendel)
Approve the request of the Department of Veterans' Services to use the parking lot at Silver Lake Fishing Pier for the purpose of conducting a flag retirement ceremony on Friday, June 14, 2024 at...
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 the Select Board approve the request of the Department of Veterans' Services to use the parking lot at Silver Lake Fishing Pier for the purpose of conducting a flag retirement ceremony on Friday, June 14, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
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 the Select Board approve the request of the Department of Veterans' Services to use the parking lot at Silver Lake Fishing Pier for the purpose of conducting a flag retirement ceremony on Friday, June 14, 2024 at 5:00 p.m..” (Motion: Maselli, second: Caira)
Ratify the appointment of Timothy J. Woods, Sr. to the Reading Municipal Light Department Citizen Advisory Board for a term to expire April 30, 2026
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 the appointment of Timothy J. Woods, Sr. to the Reading Municipal Light Department Citizen Advisory Board for a term to expire April 30, 2026.
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 the appointment of Timothy J. Woods, Sr. to the Reading Municipal Light Department Citizen Advisory Board for a term to expire April 30, 2026..” (Motion: West, second: Maselli)
Sign the Local Initiative Program Application for Local Action Unis to Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities - Cross 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 sign the Local Initiative Program Application for Local Action Unis to Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities - Cross 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 sign the Local Initiative Program Application for Local Action Unis to Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities - Cross Street..” (Motion: Bendel, second: Caira)
Approve the request of Lisa Cyr, WHS Hockey Boosters to conduct a fundraising car wash on Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Public Buildings Department
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 Lisa Cyr, WHS Hockey Boosters to conduct a fundraising car wash on Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Public Buildings Department.
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 Lisa Cyr, WHS Hockey Boosters to conduct a fundraising car wash on Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Public Buildings Department..” (Motion: Bendel, second: Maselli)
Sign the letter of intent to enter into a preservation restriction with Massachusetts Historical Commission for property located at 430 Salem Street
A motion having been duly made and seconded, Chair DePalma called for a vote and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board sign the letter of intent to enter into a preservation restriction with Massachusetts Historical Commission for property located at 430 Salem Street.
From the minutes
“A motion having been duly made and seconded, Chair DePalma called for a vote and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board sign the letter of intent to enter into a preservation restriction with Massachusetts Historical Commission for property located at 430 Salem Street..”
Authorize Temporary Town Manager Louis Cimaglia, IV to execute a preservation restriction with Massachusetts Historical Commission
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 authorize Temporary Town Manager Louis Cimaglia, IV to execute a preservation restriction with Massachusetts Historical Commission.
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 authorize Temporary Town Manager Louis Cimaglia, IV to execute a preservation restriction with Massachusetts Historical Commission..” (Motion: West, second: Maselli)
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...
Motion was made by Select Board Member West, 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 West, 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: 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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