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January 13, 2025
16 recorded votes, 3 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
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Enter Executive Session pursuant to General Law Chapter 30A, Section 22(a)(7) to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements - for...
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 pursuant to General Law Chapter 30A, Section 22(a)(7) to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements - for the purpose of reviewing and considering release of Executive Session Minutes from February 10, 2020 and March 8, 2021 in accordance with General Law Chapter 30A, Section 22; and for the purpose of discussing strategies with respect to potential litigation by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts due to the MBTA Zoning Legislation in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)3.
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 pursuant to General Law Chapter 30A, Section 22(a)(7) to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements - for the purpose of reviewing and considering release of Executive Session Minutes from February 10, 2020 and March 8, 2021 in accordance with General Law Chapter 30A, Section 22; and for the purpose of discussing strategies with respect to potential litigation by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts due to the MBTA Zoning Legislation in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)3..”
Accept Treasury Warrants 2524, 2524W, 2524T, 25M11S, 2525, 2525W, 2525S, 2526, 2526T, 2527, 2527W, 2527T, 2527S, 2528, 2528W & 2528T
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 accept Treasury Warrants 2524, 2524W, 2524T, 25M11S, 2525, 2525W, 2525S, 2526, 2526T, 2527, 2527W, 2527T, 2527S, 2528, 2528W & 2528T.
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 accept Treasury Warrants 2524, 2524W, 2524T, 25M11S, 2525, 2525W, 2525S, 2526, 2526T, 2527, 2527W, 2527T, 2527S, 2528, 2528W & 2528T..” (Motion: DePalma, second: Maselli)
Accept Treasury Warrants 2525T
A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member Caira and by the affirmative vote of four with Select Board Member West abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Select Board accept Treasury Warrants 2525T.
Yes: Bendel, Caira, DePalma, 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 four with Select Board Member West abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Select Board accept Treasury Warrants 2525T..” (Motion: Maselli, second: Caira)
Accept Treasury Warrants 2526W
A motion was made by Select Board Member West, 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 Warrants 2526W.
Yes: Caira, DePalma, Maselli, WestAbstained: Bendel
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member West, 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 Warrants 2526W..” (Motion: West, second: DePalma)
Accept the minutes of their meeting held December 9, 2024 and that all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed
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 accept the minutes of their meeting held December 9, 2024 and that all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed.
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 accept the minutes of their meeting held December 9, 2024 and that all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed..” (Motion: DePalma, second: Maselli)
Approve the application of Marissa Vasquez of Stir Nutrition to obtain a Common Victualer License for property located at Unit 6B, 2 Lowell Street
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 approve the application of Marissa Vasquez of Stir Nutrition to obtain a Common Victualer License for property located at Unit 6B, 2 Lowell Street.
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 approve the application of Marissa Vasquez of Stir Nutrition to obtain a Common Victualer License for property located at Unit 6B, 2 Lowell Street..” (Motion: Maselli, second: DePalma)
Approve the application of Starbucks Corporation DBA Starbucks to obtain a Common Victualer License for property located at 203 Lowell Street
A motion was made by Select Board Member West, seconded by Select Board Member DePalma and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the application of Starbucks Corporation DBA Starbucks to obtain a Common Victualer License for property located at 203 Lowell Street.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member West, seconded by Select Board Member DePalma and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the application of Starbucks Corporation DBA Starbucks to obtain a Common Victualer License for property located at 203 Lowell Street..” (Motion: West, second: DePalma)
Approve the application of Alex Dos Santos Evoras, Rocco's Restaurant & Bar, LLC DBA Rocco's Restaurant & Bar, to obtain a Common Victualer License for property located at 193 Main Street
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 approve the application of Alex Dos Santos Evoras, Rocco's Restaurant & Bar, LLC DBA Rocco's Restaurant & Bar, to obtain a Common Victualer License for property located at 193 Main Street.
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 approve the application of Alex Dos Santos Evoras, Rocco's Restaurant & Bar, LLC DBA Rocco's Restaurant & Bar, to obtain a Common Victualer License for property located at 193 Main Street..” (Motion: Maselli, second: DePalma)
Approve the application of Alex Dos Santos Evoras, Rocco's Restaurant & Bar, LLC DBA Rocco's Restaurant & Bar, to obtain an Entertainment License for property located at 193 Main Street
A motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma, seconded by Select Board Member Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the application of Alex Dos Santos Evoras, Rocco's Restaurant & Bar, LLC DBA Rocco's Restaurant & Bar, to obtain an Entertainment License for property located at 193 Main Street.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma, seconded by Select Board Member Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the application of Alex Dos Santos Evoras, Rocco's Restaurant & Bar, LLC DBA Rocco's Restaurant & Bar, to obtain an Entertainment License for property located at 193 Main Street..” (Motion: DePalma, second: Caira)
Approve the renewal of Common Victualer Licenses for Nick's Pizza, Roast Beef & Subs, 331 Main Street; K.Q. Inc. dba Peter's Pizza, Roast Beef & Seafood, 2 Lowell Street, and Saint Moses, Inc. dba...
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 renewal of Common Victualer Licenses for Nick's Pizza, Roast Beef & Subs, 331 Main Street; K.Q. Inc. dba Peter's Pizza, Roast Beef & Seafood, 2 Lowell Street, and Saint Moses, Inc. dba Rizzo's Roast Beef & Pizza, 3R Church Street, Units 1 & 2.
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 renewal of Common Victualer Licenses for Nick's Pizza, Roast Beef & Subs, 331 Main Street; K.Q. Inc. dba Peter's Pizza, Roast Beef & Seafood, 2 Lowell Street, and Saint Moses, Inc. dba Rizzo's Roast Beef & Pizza, 3R Church Street, Units 1 & 2..” (Motion: DePalma, second: Maselli)
Accept a Drainage Easement Agreement for property located at 278 Lowell Street
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 accept a Drainage Easement Agreement for property located at 278 Lowell Street.
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 accept a Drainage Easement Agreement for property located at 278 Lowell Street..” (Motion: DePalma, second: West)
Authorize the Town Manager to execute the Land Damage Agreement relative to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation Project 608051, Wilmington-Woburn Route 38
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 authorize the Town Manager to execute the Land Damage Agreement relative to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation Project 608051, Wilmington-Woburn Route 38.
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 authorize the Town Manager to execute the Land Damage Agreement relative to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation Project 608051, Wilmington-Woburn Route 38..” (Motion: Maselli, second: DePalma)
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.
Yes: Bendel, Caira, DePalma, WestAbstained: Maselli
From the minutes
“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)
Schedule a Special Town Meeting on Saturday, September 13 and a Special Election on Tuesday, September 16 regarding the Wilmington Elementary School Project
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 schedule a Special Town Meeting on Saturday, September 13 and a Special Election on Tuesday, September 16 regarding the Wilmington Elementary School Project.
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 schedule a Special Town Meeting on Saturday, September 13 and a Special Election on Tuesday, September 16 regarding the Wilmington Elementary School Project..” (Motion: DePalma, second: West)
Authorize Town Counsel to issue a response on behalf of the Town
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 authorize Town Counsel to issue a response on behalf of the Town.
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 authorize Town Counsel to issue a response on behalf of the Town..” (Motion: Maselli, second: DePalma)
Adjourn
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 adjourn.
From the minutes
“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 adjourn..” (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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