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April 13, 2026
24 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Kevin A. Caira, Gary B. DePalma, Lilia Maselli, Frank J. West, Jacob M. Gearwar
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategies with respect to litigation involving Spencer in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)3 as an open meeting may have a...
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 litigation involving Spencer in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)3 as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's position as so determined by the Chairman with the intention to return to open session.
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 litigation involving Spencer in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)3 as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's position as so determined by the Chairman with the intention to return to open session..”
Review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session
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)
Approve the minutes of their meeting held March 23, 2026 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed
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 approve the minutes of their meeting held March 23, 2026 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed.
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 approve the minutes of their meeting held March 23, 2026 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed..” (Motion: Gearwar, second: DePalma)
Open the public hearing
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 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 vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board open the public hearing..” (Motion: Gearwar, second: DePalma)
Close the public hearing
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 close the public hearing.
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 close the public hearing..” (Motion: DePalma, second: Gearwar)
Approve the request of Reading Municipal Light Department to install 28 poles on Ballardvale 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 request of Reading Municipal Light Department to install 28 poles on Ballardvale 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 request of Reading Municipal Light Department to install 28 poles on Ballardvale Street..” (Motion: Maselli, second: DePalma)
Open the public hearing
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 open the public hearing.
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 open the public hearing..” (Motion: DePalma, second: Maselli)
Close the public hearing
A motion was made by Select Board Member Gearwar, seconded by Select Board Member Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member Gearwar, seconded by Select Board Member Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board close the public hearing..” (Motion: Gearwar, second: Caira)
Approve the request of Reading Municipal Light Department to locate ten manholes and conduits on Ballardvale Street as described in the petition
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 Reading Municipal Light Department to locate ten manholes and conduits on Ballardvale Street as described in the petition.
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 Reading Municipal Light Department to locate ten manholes and conduits on Ballardvale Street as described in the petition..” (Motion: DePalma, second: Maselli)
Issue a One Day Alcohol License to Sell Beer and Wine on Thursday, May 14, 2026 for property located at 130 Main Street
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 issue a One Day Alcohol License to Sell Beer and Wine on Thursday, May 14, 2026 for property located at 130 Main Street.
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 issue a One Day Alcohol License to Sell Beer and Wine on Thursday, May 14, 2026 for property located at 130 Main Street..” (Motion: Gearwar, second: DePalma)
Sign a Proclamation Declaring April 24, 2026 Arbor Day in the Town of Wilmington
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 sign a Proclamation Declaring April 24, 2026 Arbor Day in the Town of Wilmington.
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 sign a Proclamation Declaring April 24, 2026 Arbor Day in the Town of Wilmington..” (Motion: Caira, second: DePalma)
Approve the request of Michael Frotten, Director, Department of Veterans' Services to have the annual Memorial Day Parade and ceremony at the Wildwood Cemetery on Monday, May 25, 2026
A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member Gearwar and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the request of Michael Frotten, Director, Department of Veterans' Services to have the annual Memorial Day Parade and ceremony at the Wildwood Cemetery on Monday, May 25, 2026.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member Gearwar and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the request of Michael Frotten, Director, Department of Veterans' Services to have the annual Memorial Day Parade and ceremony at the Wildwood Cemetery on Monday, May 25, 2026..” (Motion: Maselli, second: Gearwar)
Issue a letter to the State Legislature urging compliance with State Audit
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 letter to the State Legislature urging compliance with State Audit.
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 letter to the State Legislature urging compliance with State Audit..” (Motion: Maselli, second: Caira)
Appoint Theresa Marciello, Elderly Services Director, to serve as Wilmington's representative to the Lowell Regional Transit Authority Board
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 appoint Theresa Marciello, Elderly Services Director, to serve as Wilmington's representative to the Lowell Regional Transit Authority Board.
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 appoint Theresa Marciello, Elderly Services Director, to serve as Wilmington's representative to the Lowell Regional Transit Authority Board..” (Motion: DePalma, second: Gearwar)
Issue a Farmers Market Winery License to Jeff Venuti, Blisspoint Meadery, to sell wine at the 2026 Wilmington Farmers Market on alternating weeks beginning June 14, 2026
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 issue a Farmers Market Winery License to Jeff Venuti, Blisspoint Meadery, to sell wine at the 2026 Wilmington Farmers Market on alternating weeks beginning June 14, 2026.
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 issue a Farmers Market Winery License to Jeff Venuti, Blisspoint Meadery, to sell wine at the 2026 Wilmington Farmers Market on alternating weeks beginning June 14, 2026..” (Motion: Maselli, second: DePalma)
Issue a Farmers Market Winery License to Noel A. Powell, Aaronap Cellars, LLC, to sell wine at the 2026 Wilmington Farmers Market on alternating weeks beginning June 7, 2026
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 issue a Farmers Market Winery License to Noel A. Powell, Aaronap Cellars, LLC, to sell wine at the 2026 Wilmington Farmers Market on alternating weeks beginning June 7, 2026
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 issue a Farmers Market Winery License to Noel A. Powell, Aaronap Cellars, LLC, to sell wine at the 2026 Wilmington Farmers Market on alternating weeks beginning June 7, 2026.” (Motion: DePalma, second: Gearwar)
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 DePalma 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 DePalma 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: DePalma)
Issue a Hawk & Pedle License to sell ice cream to Adam Alhazaimeh, Tony's Ice Cream by Alex
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 issue a Hawk & Pedle License to sell ice cream to Adam Alhazaimeh, Tony's Ice Cream by Alex.
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 issue a Hawk & Pedle License to sell ice cream to Adam Alhazaimeh, Tony's Ice Cream by Alex..” (Motion: Maselli, second: DePalma)
Open, close and sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant for Saturday, May 2, 2026 subject to clerical changes by Town Counsel
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 open, close and sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant for Saturday, May 2, 2026 subject to clerical changes by Town Counsel.
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 open, close and sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant for Saturday, May 2, 2026 subject to clerical changes by Town Counsel..” (Motion: DePalma, second: Gearwar)
Approve the request of Matthew Lawler on behalf of the Class of 2028, to conduct a fundraising car wash on Sunday, May 3, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Public Buildings Department, 30 Church...
A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member Gearwar and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the request of Matthew Lawler on behalf of the Class of 2028, to conduct a fundraising car wash on Sunday, May 3, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Public Buildings Department, 30 Church Street.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member Gearwar and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the request of Matthew Lawler on behalf of the Class of 2028, to conduct a fundraising car wash on Sunday, May 3, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Public Buildings Department, 30 Church Street..” (Motion: Maselli, second: Gearwar)
Approve the request of Krista Zabka to place a promotional lawn sign for Tewksbury Garden Club Fundraising Plant Sale at Wilmington Town Hall for one week in May
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 request of Krista Zabka to place a promotional lawn sign for Tewksbury Garden Club Fundraising Plant Sale at Wilmington Town Hall for one week in May.
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 request of Krista Zabka to place a promotional lawn sign for Tewksbury Garden Club Fundraising Plant Sale at Wilmington Town Hall for one week in May..” (Motion: Maselli, second: DePalma)
Approve the request of Sara Quinn, Wildwood Kindergarten Teacher, to use Rotary Park on Wednesday, June 3, 2026
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 approve the request of Sara Quinn, Wildwood Kindergarten Teacher, to use Rotary Park on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
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 approve the request of Sara Quinn, Wildwood Kindergarten Teacher, to use Rotary Park on Wednesday, June 3, 2026..” (Motion: Caira, second: Maselli)
Approve the request of Jennifer Bolanos, We're One Wilmington, to use the Town Common and Municipal Parking Lot on Monday, August 31, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. subject to there not being a conflict with...
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 approve the request of Jennifer Bolanos, We're One Wilmington, to use the Town Common and Municipal Parking Lot on Monday, August 31, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. subject to there not being a conflict with the School Department.
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 approve the request of Jennifer Bolanos, We're One Wilmington, to use the Town Common and Municipal Parking Lot on Monday, August 31, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. subject to there not being a conflict with the School Department..” (Motion: DePalma, second: Gearwar)
Adjourn
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 adjourn.
From the minutes
“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 adjourn..” (Motion: DePalma, second: Gearwar)
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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