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August 19, 2024
21 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Gregory B. Bendel, Kevin A. Caira, Lilia Maselli, Frank J. West
Absent: Gary B. DePalma
Every vote, in order
Enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategies with respect to collective bargaining as it relates to International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1370 in accordance with...
A motion was duly made and seconded and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategies with respect to collective bargaining as it relates to International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1370 in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a) 3; for the purpose of discussing strategies with respect to collective bargaining as it relates to negotiations with Nonunion Personnel - Finance Director, in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2) and further, pursuant to Massachusetts General Law 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 February 10, 2020, March 8, 2021 and November 13, 2023 in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 22 with the intention to return to open session.
Yes: Bendel, Maselli, WestKevin A. Caira is not listed as present when this vote was taken (the minutes list this member present when the meeting reconvened); that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“A motion was duly made and seconded and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategies with respect to collective bargaining as it relates to International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1370 in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a) 3; for the purpose of discussing strategies with respect to collective bargaining as it relates to negotiations with Nonunion Personnel - Finance Director, in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2) and further, pursuant to Massachusetts General Law 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 February 10, 2020, March 8, 2021 and November 13, 2023 in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 22 with the intention to return to open session..”
Accept Treasury Warrants 2503, 2503W, 2503T, 2503S, 2504W, 2504T, 2505, 2505W, 2505T, 2505S, 2506, 2506W, 2506T, 2507, 2507W, 2507T and 2507S
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 accept Treasury Warrants 2503, 2503W, 2503T, 2503S, 2504W, 2504T, 2505, 2505W, 2505T, 2505S, 2506, 2506W, 2506T, 2507, 2507W, 2507T and 2507S.
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 accept Treasury Warrants 2503, 2503W, 2503T, 2503S, 2504W, 2504T, 2505, 2505W, 2505T, 2505S, 2506, 2506W, 2506T, 2507, 2507W, 2507T and 2507S..” (Motion: Maselli, second: West)
Accept Treasury Warrant 2504
A motion was made by Select Board Member Caira, seconded by Select Board Member Maselli and by the affirmative vote of three with Chair Bendel abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Select Board accept Treasury Warrant 2504.
Yes: Caira, Maselli, WestAbstained: Bendel
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member Caira, seconded by Select Board Member Maselli and by the affirmative vote of three with Chair Bendel abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Select Board accept Treasury Warrant 2504..” (Motion: Caira, second: Maselli)
Accept the minutes of their meeting held July 15, 2024 and that 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 accept the minutes of their meeting held July 15, 2024 and that 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 accept the minutes of their meeting held July 15, 2024 and that all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed..” (Motion: Caira, second: West)
Open the public hearing at 7:12 p.m
A motion was made by Select Board Member Caira, seconded by Select Board Member Maselli and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board open the public hearing at 7:12 p.m.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member Caira, seconded by Select Board Member Maselli and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board open the public hearing at 7:12 p.m..” (Motion: Caira, second: Maselli)
Close the public hearing at 7:15 p.m
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 at 7:15 p.m.
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 at 7:15 p.m..” (Motion: West, second: Maselli)
Issue an amended flammable license to Covestro, LLC for property located at 730 Main Street
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 issue an amended flammable license to Covestro, LLC for property located at 730 Main Street.
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 issue an amended flammable license to Covestro, LLC for property located at 730 Main Street..” (Motion: Maselli, second: West)
The School Committee adjourn at 9:25 p.m
A motion was duly made and seconded and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the School Committee adjourn at 9:25 p.m.
From the minutes
“A motion was duly made and seconded and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the School Committee adjourn at 9:25 p.m..”
Enter into a brief recess
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 enter into a brief recess.
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 enter into a brief recess..” (Motion: West, second: Maselli)
The position of Select Board Member be removed as a participant of the Reuse Committee and that a Board Member may not nominate themselves as a member of the committee
With the affirmative vote of three, with Select Board Member West opposed, it was VOTED: That the position of Select Board Member be removed as a participant of the Reuse Committee and that a Board Member may not nominate themselves as a member of the committee.
Yes: Bendel, Caira, MaselliNo: West
From the minutes
“With the affirmative vote of three, with Select Board Member West opposed, it was VOTED: That the position of Select Board Member be removed as a participant of the Reuse Committee and that a Board Member may not nominate themselves as a member of the committee..”
Approve the request of Wilmington Rotary to use Rotary Park on Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for the Ice Bucket Challenge to benefit the Angel Fund of Wakefield
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 Rotary to use Rotary Park on Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for the Ice Bucket Challenge to benefit the Angel Fund of Wakefield.
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 Rotary to use Rotary Park on Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for the Ice Bucket Challenge to benefit the Angel Fund of Wakefield..” (Motion: Maselli, second: West)
Approve the request of Lisa A. Stokes for residents of Harold Avenue to have a neighborhood block party on Sunday, August 25, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m
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 Lisa A. Stokes for residents of Harold Avenue to have a neighborhood block party on Sunday, August 25, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 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 Lisa A. Stokes for residents of Harold Avenue to have a neighborhood block party on Sunday, August 25, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m..” (Motion: Maselli, second: Caira)
Acknowledges receipt of Lisa Faretra's disclosure and determine that her employment with the Department of Public Works is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the...
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 acknowledges receipt of Lisa Faretra's disclosure and determine that her employment with the Department of Public Works is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the municipality may expect from the employee.
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 acknowledges receipt of Lisa Faretra's disclosure and determine that her employment with the Department of Public Works is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the municipality may expect from the employee..” (Motion: West, second: Maselli)
Authorize Town Manager Eric Slagle to execute the land damage agreement and right of entry regarding the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Project 608051 Wilmington - Woburn...
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 authorize Town Manager Eric Slagle to execute the land damage agreement and right of entry regarding the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Project 608051 Wilmington - Woburn Route 38 (Main Street).
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 authorize Town Manager Eric Slagle to execute the land damage agreement and right of entry regarding the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Project 608051 Wilmington - Woburn Route 38 (Main Street)..” (Motion: Maselli, second: Caira)
Impose a restriction prohibiting hawkers, peddlers, transient vendors and temporary or transient businesses from conducting business within one-half mile of the Town Common and Wilmington High...
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 impose a restriction prohibiting hawkers, peddlers, transient vendors and temporary or transient businesses from conducting business within one-half mile of the Town Common and Wilmington High School Campus during the 2024 Wilmington Fall Fest on September 28, 2024 or October 5, 2024 in the event of a rain date.
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 impose a restriction prohibiting hawkers, peddlers, transient vendors and temporary or transient businesses from conducting business within one-half mile of the Town Common and Wilmington High School Campus during the 2024 Wilmington Fall Fest on September 28, 2024 or October 5, 2024 in the event of a rain date..” (Motion: West, second: Maselli)
Issue a Hawk & Pedle License to sell ice cream to Aidel Alkhatatbeh, AD's Ice Cream
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 issue a Hawk & Pedle License to sell ice cream to Aidel Alkhatatbeh, AD's Ice Cream.
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 issue a Hawk & Pedle License to sell ice cream to Aidel Alkhatatbeh, AD's Ice Cream..” (Motion: Maselli, second: Caira)
Approve the request of Michel and Dawn Naimo to light the Town Common gold during September 2024 in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
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 Michel and Dawn Naimo to light the Town Common gold during September 2024 in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
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 Michel and Dawn Naimo to light the Town Common gold during September 2024 in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month..” (Motion: Maselli, second: Caira)
Approve the request of Janine FitzPatrick, Wilmington High School Boys Soccer Boosters, to use the municipal parking lot on Middlesex Avenue for a fundraising car was on Sunday, September 7, 2025...
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 Janine FitzPatrick, Wilmington High School Boys Soccer Boosters, to use the municipal parking lot on Middlesex Avenue for a fundraising car was on Sunday, September 7, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with a rain date of Sunday, September 14, 2025.
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 Janine FitzPatrick, Wilmington High School Boys Soccer Boosters, to use the municipal parking lot on Middlesex Avenue for a fundraising car was on Sunday, September 7, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with a rain date of Sunday, September 14, 2025..” (Motion: Maselli, second: West)
Appoint Jacob Gearwar as a member of the Economic Development Committee
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 appoint Jacob Gearwar as a member of the Economic Development Committee.
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 appoint Jacob Gearwar as a member of the Economic Development Committee..” (Motion: Maselli, second: West)
Approve the request of Austin Styffe, Chamber of Commerce, to reschedule the Wilmington Town Business Day from Monday, August 19 at 1:00 p.m. to Tuesday, September 24 at 1:00 p.m
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 Austin Styffe, Chamber of Commerce, to reschedule the Wilmington Town Business Day from Monday, August 19 at 1:00 p.m. to Tuesday, September 24 at 1:00 p.m.
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 Austin Styffe, Chamber of Commerce, to reschedule the Wilmington Town Business Day from Monday, August 19 at 1:00 p.m. to Tuesday, September 24 at 1:00 p.m..” (Motion: Maselli, second: West)
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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