How the Wilmington Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide for three-year terms. The same five members served after the April 27, 2024 town election, at which Lilia Maselli was re-elected. On May 13, 2024 the board unanimously chose Gregory B. Bendel as Chair. Gregory B. Bendel’s term ended at the April 26, 2025 election; Gary B. DePalma presided on April 28, 2025, when Jacob M. Gearwar first sat with the board, until the board reorganized. Covers 17 meetings, May 13 to April 28, 2025.
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Special Town Meeting · May 2, 2026 4 votes: 4 passed
Art. 16Appropriate $50,000 for fiber connections to the new Elderly Services Center, Town Hall/School Administration and 4th of July buildingsPassed“The Moderator declared the motion as voted.”
Not here yet: Wilmington's May 2, 2026 Annual Town Meeting is not here because the Town Clerk has not posted its minutes yet; no other 2026 Town Meeting record is in the files.
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Loaded: Wilmington Select Board minutes from January 8, 2018 through August 17, 2026: 153 meetings and 1,585 votes. The town’s website posts the board’s minutes back to 2013; MassVoter has loaded 2018 on. Until the end of 2022 the board was the Board of Selectmen; the 2022 Annual Town Meeting voted to petition the Legislature to rename it the Select Board, and the minutes use the new name from January 9, 2023. The minutes are typed documents with searchable text, except five scanned copies (May 8 and May 22, 2023; March 25, 2024; May 26 and August 17, 2026), which MassVoter read with text recognition. Not here: executive-session minutes (two executive-session files posted in the list, March 13, 2023 and March 25, 2024, are not loaded); the September 30, 2019 meeting, which was not held; and meetings with an agenda but no posted minutes – 67 from 2018 to October 2026, among them 13 in 2022 and 14 in 2023 and the May 2021 and May 2022 reorganization meetings, and, since July 2025, July 14, September 22, November 10 and November 24, 2025, and January 12, February 23, March 4, March 9, June 8, June 22 and July 13, 2026. Minutes after August 17, 2026 are not posted yet (the September 14 and September 28, 2026 minutes are on later agendas for approval). Wilmington’s minutes usually name the mover and seconder and read “by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED,” shown as every member present voting yes; split votes give a count with the members who voted no or abstained named (“by the affirmative vote of four with Select Board Member Caira opposed”), shown with the other members present voting yes. Where the count and the members present do not match (for example “the affirmative vote of four” with five members present and no one named), we show the count only (6 votes); one vote with no motion or count shows the result only. Motions that failed are written in the text of the minutes (“The vote was one in favor (Selectman McCoy) and four opposed, motion failed”) and are shown member by member when the minutes name them (7 failed votes). Members who recused themselves, left the room or had not yet arrived are not shown in that vote. A motion that died for lack of a second is not counted as a vote. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member Caira and by the affirmative vote of three with Select Board Members Gearwar and West abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Select Board accept Treasury Warrant 2543T.
Yes: Caira, DePalma, MaselliAbstained: Gearwar, West
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member Caira and by the affirmative vote of three with Select Board Members Gearwar and West abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Select Board accept Treasury Warrant 2543T..” (Motion: Maselli, second: Caira)
Apr 28Approve the minutes of their meeting held April 14,…Motion: A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by…Passed 3–0 · see note
April 28, 2025: Approve the minutes of their meeting held April 14, 2025 and all action taken is hereby ratified and approved
Approve minutesPassed · 3–0
A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member West and by the affirmative vote of three with Select Board Member Gearwar abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the minutes of their meeting held April 14, 2025 and all action taken is hereby ratified and approved.
The minutes record the vote as “the affirmative vote of three with Select Board Member Gearwar abstaining”, but Kevin A. Caira, Gary B. DePalma, Lilia Maselli, Frank J. West and Jacob M. Gearwar 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 Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member West and by the affirmative vote of three with Select Board Member Gearwar abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the minutes of their meeting held April 14, 2025 and all action taken is hereby ratified and approved..” (Motion: Maselli, second: West)
A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member DePalma and by the affirmative vote of four with Chair Bendel abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Select Board accept Treasury Warrant 2539W.
“A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member DePalma and by the affirmative vote of four with Chair Bendel abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Select Board accept Treasury Warrant 2539W..” (Motion: Maselli, second: DePalma)
A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member Caira and by the affirmative vote of three with Chair Bendel abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Select Board accept Treasury Warrant 2531W.
Yes: Caira, Maselli, WestAbstained: Bendel
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member Caira and by the affirmative vote of three with Chair Bendel abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Select Board accept Treasury Warrant 2531W..” (Motion: Maselli, second: Caira)
Feb 10Appoint the following individuals as Election Workers for the…Motion: A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by…Passed 3–0 · Abstained: West
February 10, 2025: Appoint the following individuals as Election Workers for the year 2025. Warden: Cynthia McCue John Duhamel Jeanne Buck Julie Sbraccia-Manos Wendy Diecidue Paul Velardo Clerk: Marie Creeth Deborah...
AppointPassed · 3–0
A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member Caira and by the affirmative vote of three with Select Board Member West abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Select Board appoint the following individuals as Election Workers for the year 2025. Warden: Cynthia McCue John Duhamel Jeanne Buck Julie Sbraccia-Manos Wendy Diecidue Paul Velardo Clerk: Marie Creeth Deborah Taylor Diana DiGregorio Karen West Lillian Hupper Diana Wilson Carol King Election Worker: Roberta Allard Christine Hauray-Gilbert David Anick Bronwin Jones Gerry Arbo Horace Jones Kendel Assarian April Kingston Beth Bergman Brian MacDougall Barbara Bishop Patricia MacKenney Elaine Calvo Daryn Marsh Raymond Carpenito Patricia McKenna Constance Carter Susan McNamara Kenneth Chioccola Medora Miller Sarah Cosman Elizabeth Morgan Sandra Cosman Christine Murphy Ellen Curren Jessica O'Brien Beverly Dalton Barbara Olson Judith Dankese Judith Perry Patricia Dennis Gail Protopapas Judith Lee Dickson Margaret Reese Thomas Donahue Michael Robillard Christina Downey Elizabeth Robillard Debrah Dudley Charles Robinson Carol Dwyer Clarice Ross Linda Fasulo Alice Rourke Carolyn Fenn Jacquelyn Santini Donna Flynn Ellen Sullivan Christine Garrard Mark E. Sullivan Michelle Getchell Kira Szulborski Jack Grady Alicia Verno Janette Hanna Frank West, Jr. Robin Haunton Jayne Wierzbicki
Yes: Bendel, Caira, MaselliAbstained: West
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member Caira and by the affirmative vote of three with Select Board Member West abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Select Board appoint the following individuals as Election Workers for the year 2025. Warden: Cynthia McCue John Duhamel Jeanne Buck Julie Sbraccia-Manos Wendy Diecidue Paul Velardo Clerk: Marie Creeth Deborah Taylor Diana DiGregorio Karen West Lillian Hupper Diana Wilson Carol King Election Worker: Roberta Allard Christine Hauray-Gilbert David Anick Bronwin Jones Gerry Arbo Horace Jones Kendel Assarian April Kingston Beth Bergman Brian MacDougall Barbara Bishop Patricia MacKenney Elaine Calvo Daryn Marsh Raymond Carpenito Patricia McKenna Constance Carter Susan McNamara Kenneth Chioccola Medora Miller Sarah Cosman Elizabeth Morgan Sandra Cosman Christine Murphy Ellen Curren Jessica O'Brien Beverly Dalton Barbara Olson Judith Dankese Judith Perry Patricia Dennis Gail Protopapas Judith Lee Dickson Margaret Reese Thomas Donahue Michael Robillard Christina Downey Elizabeth Robillard Debrah Dudley Charles Robinson Carol Dwyer Clarice Ross Linda Fasulo Alice Rourke Carolyn Fenn Jacquelyn Santini Donna Flynn Ellen Sullivan Christine Garrard Mark E. Sullivan Michelle Getchell Kira Szulborski Jack Grady Alicia Verno Janette Hanna Frank West, Jr. Robin Haunton Jayne Wierzbicki.” (Motion: Maselli, second: Caira)
Jan 13Appoint Alexander Freund as a member of the Council…Motion: A motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma, seconded by…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Maselli
January 13, 2025: Appoint Alexander Freund as a member of the Council for the Arts for a term to expire April 30, 2027
AppointPassed · 4–0
A motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma, seconded by Select Board Member Caira and by the affirmative vote of four with Select Board Member Maselli abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Select Board appoint Alexander Freund as a member of the Council for the Arts for a term to expire April 30, 2027.
“A motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma, seconded by Select Board Member Caira and by the affirmative vote of four with Select Board Member Maselli abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Select Board appoint Alexander Freund as a member of the Council for the Arts for a term to expire April 30, 2027..” (Motion: DePalma, second: Caira)
A motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma, seconded by Select Board Member West and by the affirmative vote of four with Chair Bendel abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Select Board accept Treasury Warrant 2523W.
“A motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma, seconded by Select Board Member West and by the affirmative vote of four with Chair Bendel abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Select Board accept Treasury Warrant 2523W..” (Motion: DePalma, second: West)
A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member DePalma and by the affirmative vote of four with Chair Bendel abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Select Board accept Treasury Warrant 2514W.
“A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member DePalma and by the affirmative vote of four with Chair Bendel abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Select Board accept Treasury Warrant 2514W..” (Motion: Maselli, second: DePalma)
Oct 15Approve the request of Cameron Jenks to locate a…Motion: A motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma, seconded by…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Maselli
October 15, 2024: Approve the request of Cameron Jenks to locate a shed at the Wilmington Middle School for use by Wildwood School to house outdoor toys and equipment in conjunction with his…
ApprovePassed · 4–0
A motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma, seconded by Select Board Member West and by the affirmative vote of four with Select Board Member Maselli abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the request of Cameron Jenks to locate a shed at the Wilmington Middle School for use by Wildwood School to house outdoor toys and equipment in conjunction with his Eagle Scout Project.
“A motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma, seconded by Select Board Member West and by the affirmative vote of four with Select Board Member Maselli abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the request of Cameron Jenks to locate a shed at the Wilmington Middle School for use by Wildwood School to house outdoor toys and equipment in conjunction with his Eagle Scout Project..” (Motion: DePalma, second: West)
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)
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.