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May 11, 2026
6 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
Review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session
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 review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session.
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 review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session..” (Motion: Gearwar, second: DePalma)
Kevin A. Caira serve as Chair of the Select Board
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 Kevin A. Caira serve as Chair of the Select Board.
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 Kevin A. Caira serve as Chair of the Select Board..” (Motion: Maselli, second: DePalma)
Issue a Sunday Entertainment License to Cushing Amusements in conjunction with the Fourth of July Celebration
A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli to approve the request and was seconded by Select Board Member DePalma. Select Board Member West asked whether the Fourth of July Committee will be charged a fee. The Board was advised that Cushing Amusements has submitted a fee in the amount of $2.00 for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Wilmington does not have a fee for Sunday Entertainment Licenses. There being no further questions or comments, Chair Caira called for the vote and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board issue a Sunday Entertainment License to Cushing Amusements in conjunction with the Fourth of July Celebration.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli to approve the request and was seconded by Select Board Member DePalma. Select Board Member West asked whether the Fourth of July Committee will be charged a fee. The Board was advised that Cushing Amusements has submitted a fee in the amount of $2.00 for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Wilmington does not have a fee for Sunday Entertainment Licenses. There being no further questions or comments, Chair Caira called for the vote and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board issue a Sunday Entertainment License to Cushing Amusements in conjunction with the Fourth of July Celebration..” (Motion: Maselli, second: DePalma)
Approve the request of Christina Reidy, Wilmington Farmers Market, to use the Town Common, in its entirety, on Sundays, August 2, August 16 and until 3:00 p.m. on October 4
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 request of Christina Reidy, Wilmington Farmers Market, to use the Town Common, in its entirety, on Sundays, August 2, August 16 and until 3:00 p.m. on October 4.
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 request of Christina Reidy, Wilmington Farmers Market, to use the Town Common, in its entirety, on Sundays, August 2, August 16 and until 3:00 p.m. on October 4..” (Motion: Gearwar, second: DePalma)
Appoint Leigh Ann Mesiti Caulfield as a member of the Wilmington Cultural Council for a term to expire April 30, 2028
A motion was made by Select Board Member West, seconded by Select Board Member Maselli and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board appoint Leigh Ann Mesiti Caulfield as a member of the Wilmington Cultural Council for a term to expire April 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member West, seconded by Select Board Member Maselli and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board appoint Leigh Ann Mesiti Caulfield as a member of the Wilmington Cultural Council for a term to expire April 30, 2028..” (Motion: West, second: Maselli)
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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