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Wilmington Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

April 27, 2026

11 recorded votes, 0 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

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 Billboard Grant Agreement subject to Town Meeting approval

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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 approve the Billboard Grant Agreement subject to Town Meeting approval.

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 approve the Billboard Grant Agreement subject to Town Meeting approval..” (Motion: Caira, second: DePalma)

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

Extend a $5,000 grant to the Wilmington Farmers Market to address food insecurity provided a motion to pass over the petitioned article requesting $7,500 is made at Town Meeting

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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 extend a $5,000 grant to the Wilmington Farmers Market to address food insecurity provided a motion to pass over the petitioned article requesting $7,500 is made at Town Meeting.

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 extend a $5,000 grant to the Wilmington Farmers Market to address food insecurity provided a motion to pass over the petitioned article requesting $7,500 is made at Town Meeting..” (Motion: Caira, second: DePalma)

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

Appoint David B. Luciano as Constable for a term to expire April 30, 2027 with the restriction not to solicit clients but have authority to serve civil process for clients who need service into...

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · 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 appoint David B. Luciano as Constable for a term to expire April 30, 2027 with the restriction not to solicit clients but have authority to serve civil process for clients who need service into Wilmington.

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 appoint David B. Luciano as Constable for a term to expire April 30, 2027 with the restriction not to solicit clients but have authority to serve civil process for clients who need service into Wilmington..” (Motion: DePalma, second: Maselli)

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

Reappoint Roberta Laskey as a member of the Board of Registrars for a term to expire April 30, 2029

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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 reappoint Roberta Laskey as a member of the Board of Registrars for a term to expire April 30, 2029.

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 reappoint Roberta Laskey as a member of the Board of Registrars for a term to expire April 30, 2029..” (Motion: Maselli, second: DePalma)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Appoint James Major as a member of the Board of Registrars for a term to expire April 30, 2028

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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 appoint James Major as a member of the Board of Registrars for a term to expire April 30, 2028.

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 appoint James Major as a member of the Board of Registrars for a term to expire April 30, 2028..” (Motion: Maselli, second: Gearwar)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

(re)appoint Christopher H. Sullivan as Animal Control Officer for a term to expire April 30, 2027; Brian D. Veloza as a member of the Board of Appeals for a term to expire April 30, 2031; Darren...

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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 (re)appoint Christopher H. Sullivan as Animal Control Officer for a term to expire April 30, 2027; Brian D. Veloza as a member of the Board of Appeals for a term to expire April 30, 2031; Darren J. Boehm, Karen M. Minich-Poushadi, Rita R. Goldberg and Jennifer Theodos as members of the Cultural Council for a term to expire April 30, 2028; Paul Alunni and John T. Spaulding as Fence Viewers for a term to expire June 30, 2027; David Thomson, Carol A. King and Robert G. Peterson as members of the Scholarship Fund Committee for a term to expire April 30, 2029; K P Law as Town Counsel for a term to expire June 30, 2027; Jason F. Costa, Brian R. Randell and Eric R. Randell as Constable for a term to expire April 30, 2027; Paul D. Bruce, Jr., Ronald M. DiGiorgio, Dennis C. Otis and William F. A. Pepicelli as Constable for a term to expire April 30, 2027 with the restriction not to solicit clients but have authority to serve civil process for clients who need service into Wilmington and Christopher H. Sullivan as Constable for a term to expire April 30, 2027 only in conjunction with duties as an Animal Control Officer.

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 (re)appoint Christopher H. Sullivan as Animal Control Officer for a term to expire April 30, 2027; Brian D. Veloza as a member of the Board of Appeals for a term to expire April 30, 2031; Darren J. Boehm, Karen M. Minich-Poushadi, Rita R. Goldberg and Jennifer Theodos as members of the Cultural Council for a term to expire April 30, 2028; Paul Alunni and John T. Spaulding as Fence Viewers for a term to expire June 30, 2027; David Thomson, Carol A. King and Robert G. Peterson as members of the Scholarship Fund Committee for a term to expire April 30, 2029; K P Law as Town Counsel for a term to expire June 30, 2027; Jason F. Costa, Brian R. Randell and Eric R. Randell as Constable for a term to expire April 30, 2027; Paul D. Bruce, Jr., Ronald M. DiGiorgio, Dennis C. Otis and William F. A. Pepicelli as Constable for a term to expire April 30, 2027 with the restriction not to solicit clients but have authority to serve civil process for clients who need service into Wilmington and Christopher H. Sullivan as Constable for a term to expire April 30, 2027 only in conjunction with duties as an Animal Control Officer..” (Motion: Maselli, second: Caira)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

(re)appoint Gary DePalma as Select Board Liaison to the Commission on Disabilities for a term to expire April 30, 2029; James S. Buck, Joseph A. Accardi and Richard A. Eaton as members of the...

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Select Board Member Caira, seconded by Select Board Member Gearwar and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board (re)appoint Gary DePalma as Select Board Liaison to the Commission on Disabilities for a term to expire April 30, 2029; James S. Buck, Joseph A. Accardi and Richard A. Eaton as members of the Historical Commission for a term to expire April 30, 2029; Michael A. Camoscio and George W. Hooper, II as members of the Permanent Building Committee for a term to expire April 30, 2029 and Timothy J. Woods as a member of the Reading Municipal Light Department Advisory Board for a term to expire April 30, 2029.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Select Board Member Caira, seconded by Select Board Member Gearwar and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board (re)appoint Gary DePalma as Select Board Liaison to the Commission on Disabilities for a term to expire April 30, 2029; James S. Buck, Joseph A. Accardi and Richard A. Eaton as members of the Historical Commission for a term to expire April 30, 2029; Michael A. Camoscio and George W. Hooper, II as members of the Permanent Building Committee for a term to expire April 30, 2029 and Timothy J. Woods as a member of the Reading Municipal Light Department Advisory Board for a term to expire April 30, 2029..” (Motion: Caira, second: Gearwar)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Acknowledges receipt of Denise Bresnahan's disclosure and determine that her employment with the Recreation Department is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the...

Minutes, page 6

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 acknowledges receipt of Denise Bresnahan's disclosure and determine that her employment with the Recreation Department is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the municipality may expect from the employee.

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 acknowledges receipt of Denise Bresnahan's disclosure and determine that her employment with the Recreation Department is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the municipality may expect from the employee..” (Motion: DePalma, second: Maselli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Acknowledges receipt of Kerin Osgood's disclosure and determine that her employment with the Recreation Department is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the...

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · 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 acknowledges receipt of Kerin Osgood's disclosure and determine that her employment with the Recreation Department is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the municipality may expect from the employee.

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 acknowledges receipt of Kerin Osgood's disclosure and determine that her employment with the Recreation Department is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the municipality may expect from the employee..” (Motion: DePalma, second: Gearwar)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (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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