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August 17, 2026
18 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: At the 6:00 p.m. call to order the minutes list Gary B. DePalma, Jacob M. Gearwar, Lilia Maselli and Frank J. West with Chair Kevin A. Caira. The 7:01 p.m. reconvene line lists “Kevin A. Caira, Gary B. DePalma, Jacob M. Gearwar and Lilia Maselli” and leaves out Frank J. West, who then made and seconded motions; he is counted present throughout. (This file is a scanned copy, read with OCR.)
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 strategy with respect to litigation involving the following matters: Attorney General v. Town of Dracut, Town of East Bridgewater, Town of...
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 strategy with respect to litigation involving the following matters: Attorney General v. Town of Dracut, Town of East Bridgewater, Town of Halifax, Town of Holden, Town of Marblehead, Town of Middleton, Town of Tewksbury, Town of Wilmington, and Town of Winthrop Lijun Zhu v. Town of Wilmington 320 Salem Street School Project DEP Appeal Chief of Police of the Town of Wilmington v. Paul Savoie
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“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 strategy with respect to litigation involving the following matters: Attorney General v. Town of Dracut, Town of East Bridgewater, Town of Halifax, Town of Holden, Town of Marblehead, Town of Middleton, Town of Tewksbury, Town of Wilmington, and Town of Winthrop Lijun Zhu v. Town of Wilmington 320 Salem Street School Project DEP Appeal Chief of Police of the Town of Wilmington v. Paul Savoie.”
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 Maselli 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.
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“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 review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session..” (Motion: DePalma, second: Maselli)
Open the public hearing
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 open the public hearing.
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“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 open the public hearing..” (Motion: DePalma, second: West)
Close the public hearing
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 close the public hearing.
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“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 close the public hearing..” (Motion: DePalma, second: West)
Amend the Rules and Regulations for Alcohol Licenses by amending the hours of operation. Licensed establishments may serve from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., Monday through Saturday and 12:00 noon to...
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 amend the Rules and Regulations for Alcohol Licenses by amending the hours of operation. Licensed establishments may serve from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., Monday through Saturday and 12:00 noon to 2:00 a.m. on Sunday.
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“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 amend the Rules and Regulations for Alcohol Licenses by amending the hours of operation. Licensed establishments may serve from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., Monday through Saturday and 12:00 noon to 2:00 a.m. on Sunday..” (Motion: Maselli, second: Gearwar)
Open 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 open the public hearing.
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“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 the public hearing..” (Motion: DePalma, second: Gearwar)
Continue the public hearing on the request for a Special Permit to install a billboard on property located at 155 West Street until its meeting of September 14, 2026
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 on the request for a Special Permit to install a billboard on property located at 155 West Street until its meeting of September 14, 2026.
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“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 on the request for a Special Permit to install a billboard on property located at 155 West Street until its meeting of September 14, 2026..” (Motion: DePalma, second: Maselli)
Issue a one day alcohol license to James R. Cass, Oak & lron Brewing Co., Inc. to sell beer and wine at a Library Author Event at Wilmington Senior Center, 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 James R. Cass, Oak & lron Brewing Co., Inc. to sell beer and wine at a Library Author Event at Wilmington Senior Center, 130 Main Street.
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“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 James R. Cass, Oak & lron Brewing Co., Inc. to sell beer and wine at a Library Author Event at Wilmington Senior Center, 130 Main Street..” (Motion: Gearwar, second: DePalma)
The sale of the $147,500 Sewer Bond of the Town dated August 31, 2026, to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the "Authority") is hereby approved and the Town Treasurer or other...
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 sale of the $147,500 Sewer Bond of the Town dated August 31, 2026, to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the "Authority") is hereby approved and the Town Treasurer or other appropriate Town official is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town a Loan Agreement and a Financial Assistance Agreement with the Authority with respect to the bond. The bond shall be payable without interest on August 15 of the years and in the principal amounts as follows: Year Installment Year Installment 2027 $14,750 2032 $14,750 2028 14,750 2033 14,750 2029 14,750 2034 14,750 2030 14,750 2035 14,750 2031 14,750 2036 14,750 Further Voted: that any certificates or documents relating to bond (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; Further Voted: that all action taken to date by the Town and its officers and agents to carry out this financing, including the execution of any application agreement by the Treasurer or any other official of the Town, are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed; and Further 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 vote.
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 sale of the $147,500 Sewer Bond of the Town dated August 31, 2026, to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the "Authority") is hereby approved and the Town Treasurer or other appropriate Town official is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town a Loan Agreement and a Financial Assistance Agreement with the Authority with respect to the bond. The bond shall be payable without interest on August 15 of the years and in the principal amounts as follows: Year Installment Year Installment 2027 $14,750 2032 $14,750 2028 14,750 2033 14,750 2029 14,750 2034 14,750 2030 14,750 2035 14,750 2031 14,750 2036 14,750 Further Voted: that any certificates or documents relating to bond (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; Further Voted: that all action taken to date by the Town and its officers and agents to carry out this financing, including the execution of any application agreement by the Treasurer or any other official of the Town, are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed; and Further 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 vote..” (Motion: Gearwar, second: DePalma)
Sign the grant agreement with Wilmington Farmers Market, providing $5,000 to address food insecurity
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 sign the grant agreement with Wilmington Farmers Market, providing $5,000 to address food insecurity.
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“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 sign the grant agreement with Wilmington Farmers Market, providing $5,000 to address food insecurity..” (Motion: West, second: Maselli)
Authorize Town Manager to sign agreement subject to Tesla accepting the agreement as edited by Town Counsel
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 Manager to sign agreement subject to Tesla accepting the agreement as edited by Town Counsel.
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“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 Manager to sign agreement subject to Tesla accepting the agreement as edited by Town Counsel..” (Motion: Maselli, second: DePalma)
Approve the request of Nathalie Harty, Library Director, to use Rotary Park for an ice cream social on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m
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 Nathalie Harty, Library Director, to use Rotary Park for an ice cream social on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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 Nathalie Harty, Library Director, to use Rotary Park for an ice cream social on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m..” (Motion: Maselli, second: Gearwar)
Appoint Lauren Andrews 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 DePalma and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board appoint Lauren Andrews as a member of the Wilmington Cultural Council for a term to expire April 30, 2028.
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“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 appoint Lauren Andrews as a member of the Wilmington Cultural Council for a term to expire April 30, 2028..” (Motion: West, second: DePalma)
Approve the request of the Wilmington Cultural Council to use Rotary Park on Sunday, October 25, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. to host activities prior to the Horribles Parade
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 the Wilmington Cultural Council to use Rotary Park on Sunday, October 25, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. to host activities prior to the Horribles Parade.
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 the Wilmington Cultural Council to use Rotary Park on Sunday, October 25, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. to host activities prior to the Horribles Parade..” (Motion: DePalma, second: Maselli)
Approve the request of Lisa A. Stokes for residents of Harold Avenue to have a neighborhood block party on Sunday, August 30, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m
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 Lisa A. Stokes for residents of Harold Avenue to have a neighborhood block party on Sunday, August 30, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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 Lisa A. Stokes for residents of Harold Avenue to have a neighborhood block party on Sunday, August 30, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m..” (Motion: Maselli, second: DePalma)
Approve the request of Gabriel Scholl to place a menorah on the gazebo at Town Common for Hannukah from December 4 through December 12, 2026
A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member West and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the request of Gabriel Scholl to place a menorah on the gazebo at Town Common for Hannukah from December 4 through December 12, 2026.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member West and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the request of Gabriel Scholl to place a menorah on the gazebo at Town Common for Hannukah from December 4 through December 12, 2026..” (Motion: Maselli, second: West)
Approve the request of Dawn Naimo to light the Town Common gold during September 2026 in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
A motion was made by Select Board Member West, seconded by Select Board Member Gearwar and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the request of Dawn Naimo to light the Town Common gold during September 2026 in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member West, seconded by Select Board Member Gearwar and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the request of Dawn Naimo to light the Town Common gold during September 2026 in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month..” (Motion: West, 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.
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“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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