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September 23, 2024
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance line lists Kevin A. Caira, Lilia Maselli and Frank J. West with Chair Gregory B. Bendel; Gary B. DePalma is not listed but made several motions, so he is counted present.
Present: Gregory B. Bendel, Kevin A. Caira, Gary B. DePalma, Lilia Maselli, Frank J. West
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Accept Treasury Warrants 2511, 2511W, 2511T, 2511S, 2512, 2512W and 2512T
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 2511, 2511W, 2511T, 2511S, 2512, 2512W and 2512T
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 2511, 2511W, 2511T, 2511S, 2512, 2512W and 2512T.” (Motion: Maselli, second: West)
Accept the minutes of their meeting held August 19, 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 DePalma and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board accept the minutes of their meeting held August 19, 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 DePalma and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board accept the minutes of their meeting held August 19, 2024 and that all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed..” (Motion: Caira, second: DePalma)
Approve the request of Gabriel Scholl to place a Menorah on Town Common for Hannukah
A motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma, seconded by Select Board Member Maselli and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the request of Gabriel Scholl to place a Menorah on Town Common for Hannukah.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma, seconded by Select Board Member Maselli and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the request of Gabriel Scholl to place a Menorah on Town Common for Hannukah..” (Motion: DePalma, second: Maselli)
Sign the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting to be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. at the Joanne M. Benton Auditorium, Wilmington High School
A motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma, seconded by Select Board Member West and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board sign the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting to be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. at the Joanne M. Benton Auditorium, Wilmington High School.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma, seconded by Select Board Member West and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board sign the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting to be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. at the Joanne M. Benton Auditorium, Wilmington High School..” (Motion: DePalma, second: West)
Approve the request of Town Clerk Elizabeth Lawrenson to establish in person early voting schedule as Saturday, October 19, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Monday, October 21 through Friday, October 25...
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 Town Clerk Elizabeth Lawrenson to establish in person early voting schedule as Saturday, October 19, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Monday, October 21 through Friday, October 25, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; Saturday, October 26, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Monday, October 28, through Friday, November 1, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 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 Town Clerk Elizabeth Lawrenson to establish in person early voting schedule as Saturday, October 19, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Monday, October 21 through Friday, October 25, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; Saturday, October 26, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Monday, October 28, through Friday, November 1, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m..” (Motion: Maselli, second: Caira)
Approve the request of Wildwood School PAC to use the playground and gazebo at Rotary Park on Saturday, October 19, 2024 beginning at 11:00 a.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 Wildwood School PAC to use the playground and gazebo at Rotary Park on Saturday, October 19, 2024 beginning at 11:00 a.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 Wildwood School PAC to use the playground and gazebo at Rotary Park on Saturday, October 19, 2024 beginning at 11:00 a.m..” (Motion: Maselli, second: Caira)
Sign the Warrant for the State Election to be held on November 5, 2024
A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member DePalma and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board sign the Warrant for the State Election to be held on November 5, 2024.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member DePalma and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board sign the Warrant for the State Election to be held on November 5, 2024..” (Motion: Maselli, second: DePalma)
Approve the request of Danielle McKiel to use the Town Common and Gazebo for a wedding on November 9, 2024
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 Danielle McKiel to use the Town Common and Gazebo for a wedding on November 9, 2024.
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 Danielle McKiel to use the Town Common and Gazebo for a wedding on November 9, 2024..” (Motion: Maselli, second: West)
Appoint Michelle Feeney, Dennis Kelley, Odette Kent, Jamie Magaldi, Paul Melaragni, Patricia Romano, Suzanne Sullivan and Hugh Vandemark, Jr. as members of the Building Reuse Committee and that...
A motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma to appoint the individuals and that a meeting not be held until there are nine members. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member West. Select Board Member West asked which of the individuals listed were Town employees. Town Manager Slagle advised that Dennis Kelley is the Public Buildings Superintendent, Jamie Magaldi is the DPW Director and Odette Kent is the Historical Commission representative. Select Board Member Maselli asked if there would be a representative of the Town attending the first meeting until a chairperson is elected. Town Manager Slagle confirmed and stated that it would likely be him. There being no further questions or comments, Chair Bendel called for the vote and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board appoint Michelle Feeney, Dennis Kelley, Odette Kent, Jamie Magaldi, Paul Melaragni, Patricia Romano, Suzanne Sullivan and Hugh Vandemark, Jr. as members of the Building Reuse Committee and that its first meeting not be held until a representative of the Commission on Disabilities has been identified.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma to appoint the individuals and that a meeting not be held until there are nine members. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member West. Select Board Member West asked which of the individuals listed were Town employees. Town Manager Slagle advised that Dennis Kelley is the Public Buildings Superintendent, Jamie Magaldi is the DPW Director and Odette Kent is the Historical Commission representative. Select Board Member Maselli asked if there would be a representative of the Town attending the first meeting until a chairperson is elected. Town Manager Slagle confirmed and stated that it would likely be him. There being no further questions or comments, Chair Bendel called for the vote and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board appoint Michelle Feeney, Dennis Kelley, Odette Kent, Jamie Magaldi, Paul Melaragni, Patricia Romano, Suzanne Sullivan and Hugh Vandemark, Jr. as members of the Building Reuse Committee and that its first meeting not be held until a representative of the Commission on Disabilities has been identified..” (Motion: DePalma, second: West)
Establish its December meeting schedule as Monday, December 9, 2024
A motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma, seconded by Select Board Member West and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board establish its December meeting schedule as Monday, December 9, 2024.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma, seconded by Select Board Member West and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board establish its December meeting schedule as Monday, December 9, 2024..” (Motion: DePalma, second: West)
Adjourn to 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...
Motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma, 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 International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1370 in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a) 3 and 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) not to return to open session.
From the minutes
“motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma, 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 International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1370 in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a) 3 and 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) not to return to open session..” (Motion: DePalma, 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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