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Wilmington Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

February 9, 2026

9 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Kevin A. Caira, Gary B. DePalma, Lilia Maselli, Frank J. West, Jacob M. Gearwar

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

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...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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 March 25, 2024, April 10, 2024 and December 8, 2025 and for the purpose of discussing strategies with respect to 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 March 25, 2024, April 10, 2024 and December 8, 2025 and for the purpose of discussing strategies with respect to litigation by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts due to the MBTA Zoning Legislation in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)3..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma, seconded by Select Board Member Gearwar and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma, seconded by Select Board Member Gearwar and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session..” (Motion: DePalma, second: Gearwar)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the minutes of their meeting held January 27, 2026 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed

Minutes, page 1

Approve minutesPassed · 4–0

A motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma, seconded by Select Board Member Maselli and by the affirmative vote of four with Select Board Member Caira abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the minutes of their meeting held January 27, 2026 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed.

Yes: DePalma, Gearwar, Maselli, WestAbstained: Caira

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma, seconded by Select Board Member Maselli and by the affirmative vote of four with Select Board Member Caira abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the minutes of their meeting held January 27, 2026 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed..” (Motion: DePalma, second: Maselli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Appoint election workers as provided by the Town Clerk, authorize the Police Chief to assign police officers to the polling locations, change the polling location for precincts 4, 5 and 6 from 121...

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Select Board Member Gearwar, seconded by Select Board Member DePalma and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board appoint election workers as provided by the Town Clerk, authorize the Police Chief to assign police officers to the polling locations, change the polling location for precincts 4, 5 and 6 from 121 Glen Road to 146 Middlesex Avenue and to authorize in person early voting schedule as Monday, April 13, 8:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday, April 14, 8:30 a.m.to 7:00 p.m.; Wednesday, April 15, 8:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m.; Thursday, April 16, 8:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. and Friday, April 17, 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Select Board Member Gearwar, seconded by Select Board Member DePalma and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board appoint election workers as provided by the Town Clerk, authorize the Police Chief to assign police officers to the polling locations, change the polling location for precincts 4, 5 and 6 from 121 Glen Road to 146 Middlesex Avenue and to authorize in person early voting schedule as Monday, April 13, 8:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday, April 14, 8:30 a.m.to 7:00 p.m.; Wednesday, April 15, 8:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m.; Thursday, April 16, 8:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. and Friday, April 17, 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m..” (Motion: Gearwar, second: DePalma)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the request of Brett Sawin, Recreation Director, to use the Town Common and Gazebo for the Summer Concert Series on Wednesdays, July 8, July 15, July 22 and July 29. Rain date Thursdays...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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 Brett Sawin, Recreation Director, to use the Town Common and Gazebo for the Summer Concert Series on Wednesdays, July 8, July 15, July 22 and July 29. Rain date Thursdays, July 9, July 16, July 23 and July 30 respectively and an additional rain date of Wednesday, August 5.

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 Brett Sawin, Recreation Director, to use the Town Common and Gazebo for the Summer Concert Series on Wednesdays, July 8, July 15, July 22 and July 29. Rain date Thursdays, July 9, July 16, July 23 and July 30 respectively and an additional rain date of Wednesday, August 5..” (Motion: DePalma, second: Maselli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Open the public hearing

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Select Board Member Gearwar, seconded by Select Board Member DePalma and by the affirmative roll call 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 Gearwar, seconded by Select Board Member DePalma and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board open the public hearing..” (Motion: Gearwar, second: DePalma)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Continue the public hearing to their meeting of February 23, 2026

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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 continue the public hearing to their meeting of February 23, 2026.

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 continue the public hearing to their meeting of February 23, 2026..” (Motion: DePalma, second: Maselli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Determine under G.L. c.70B that the Wildwood Elementary School note financing qualifies, and approve the note sale and related votes

Minutes, page 4

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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: We hereby determine, in accordance with G.L. c.70B, that the cost of the Wildwood Elementary School project authorized by vote of the Town passed on September 13, 2025 (Article 2) being financed with proceeds of a portion of the Notes defined below, together with all other bonds and notes of the Town previously issued to pay costs of this project, does not exceed the portion of the total cost of the project that is not being paid by the school facilities grant and we hereby approve the issuance of notes and bonds to finance this project under G.L. c.70B. VOTED: to approve the sale of $37,700,000 4.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes") of the Town dated February 17, 2026, and payable February 17, 2027, to BofA Securities, Inc. at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $649,194. VOTED: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated January 27, 2026, and a final Official Statement dated February 3, 2026, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. VOTED: that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a significant events disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Notes for the benefit of the holders of the Notes from time to time. VOTED: that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Notes and to comply with relevant securities laws. VOTED: that any certificates or documents relating to the Notes (collectively, the "Documents"), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document; delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to a Document by electronic mail in a ".pdf" file or by other electronic transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart signature page to such Document; and electronic signatures on any of the Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the purposes of the Documents and all matters relating thereto, having the same legal effect as original signatures. VOTED: that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes.

One motion: the minutes record “the affirmative vote of all” followed by seven “VOTED:” clauses (the G.L. c.70B determination, the sale of $37,700,000 in bond anticipation notes to BofA Securities, and related authorizations), with no separate motion or count for the later clauses; they are shown as one vote.

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: We hereby determine, in accordance with G.L. c.70B, that the cost of the Wildwood Elementary School project authorized by vote of the Town passed on September 13, 2025 (Article 2) being financed with proceeds of a portion of the Notes defined below, together with all other bonds and notes of the Town previously issued to pay costs of this project, does not exceed the portion of the total cost of the project that is not being paid by the school facilities grant and we hereby approve the issuance of notes and bonds to finance this project under G.L. c.70B. VOTED: to approve the sale of $37,700,000 4.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes") of the Town dated February 17, 2026, and payable February 17, 2027, to BofA Securities, Inc. at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $649,194. VOTED: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated January 27, 2026, and a final Official Statement dated February 3, 2026, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. VOTED: that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a significant events disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Notes for the benefit of the holders of the Notes from time to time. VOTED: that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Notes and to comply with relevant securities laws. VOTED: that any certificates or documents relating to the Notes (collectively, the "Documents"), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document; delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to a Document by electronic mail in a ".pdf" file or by other electronic transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart signature page to such Document; and electronic signatures on any of the Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the purposes of the Documents and all matters relating thereto, having the same legal effect as original signatures. VOTED: that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes..” (Motion: DePalma, second: Maselli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

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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