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Wilmington Member

Gary B. DePalma

At-large · 7 terms in this record

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Record at a glance · 2020–2021 Board

18 of 18meetings attended (100%) · whole board 100%
116votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
0no votes (0% of votes cast) · whole board <1%
0 of 1split votes where DePalma was in the minority
5abstained
7terms in this record
How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2020–2021 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list DePalma as present or absent at the start.
  • Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
  • Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
  • A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
  • “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

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Attendance

At the start of 18 of 18 Select Board meetings in 2020–2021 Board.

Missed none.

Every meeting (18)

Votes where members disagreed · 2020–2021 Board

Mar 22Execute the agreement between the Town and Wilmington Police…Motion: A motion was made by Selectman DePalma, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony…Passed 4–0 · DePalma: Yes

March 22, 2021: Execute the agreement between the Town and Wilmington Police Supervisors Association

ApprovePassed · 4–0

A motion was made by Selectman DePalma, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen execute the agreement between the Town and Wilmington Police Supervisors Association.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Caira, DePalma, Eaton, O'MahonyGregory B. Bendel left the meeting at about 7:15 p.m. “to attend to a family emergency” and did not return; he is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Selectman DePalma, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen execute the agreement between the Town and Wilmington Police Supervisors Association..” (Motion: DePalma, second: O'Mahony)

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

Mar 22Appoint the following individuals to serve as Election Workers…Motion: A motion was made by Selectman O'Mahony, seconded by Selectman DePalma…Passed 4–0 · DePalma: Yes

March 22, 2021: Appoint the following individuals to serve as Election Workers for the year 2021: Jawad Alhady Christine Downey Christine Murphy David Anick Deborah Dudley Kim Mytych Alfred Antinarelli Pennilyn...

AppointPassed · 4–0

A motion was made by Selectman O'Mahony, seconded by Selectman DePalma and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen appoint the following individuals to serve as Election Workers for the year 2021: Jawad Alhady Christine Downey Christine Murphy David Anick Deborah Dudley Kim Mytych Alfred Antinarelli Pennilyn Dudley Joanne Neale Donald Armstrong John Duhamel Marjorie Pearson Lynne Ayvazian Carol Dwyer Judith Perry Susan Bakhtiari Jennifer Erickson Kimberly Peterson Jennifer Begon Carolyn Fenn Gail Protopapas Beth Bergman Lisa Ferranti Anna Rainone Catherine Bimbo Donna Flynn Tyler Ressler Barbara Bishop Mary Ann Fogarty Charles Robinson Karin Bloom Michelle Getchell Clarice Ross Jeanne Buck Kathleen Gorvin Michelle Rossman James Buckley Jeanne Grant Alice Rourke Christine Caggiano Charlotte Grasso Rosemary Russo Ryen Cahill Christine Hauray-Gilbert Jacquelyn Santini Elaine Calvo Lori Hayes Matthew Savage Paul Chalifour Jody Heffernan Julia Sbraccia-Marios Joanna Clayton Lillian Hupper Mary Schultz Sandra Cosman Meghan Jones Sean Scott Sarah Cosman Ronald Judkins, Sr. Joan Searfoss Linda Costantino Mary Kiesinger Annette Shelley Robert Costine Carol King Ellen Sullivan Diana Couture April Kingston Robert Sweet Marie Creeth Nicholas Labello Debra Thomas Beverly Dalton Janice LaCasse Alicia Verno Judith Dankese Janice Lapham Frank West Alma D'Antonio Rosalie McConologue Karen West Patricia Dennis Cynthia McCue Jayne Wierzbicki Judith Lee Dickson Patricia McKenna Diana Wilson Wendy Diecidue Susan McNamara Kristine Zuk Dianna DiGregorio Shawn Moran

Voted: Yes

Yes: Caira, DePalma, Eaton, O'MahonyGregory B. Bendel left the meeting at about 7:15 p.m. “to attend to a family emergency” and did not return; he is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Selectman O'Mahony, seconded by Selectman DePalma and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen appoint the following individuals to serve as Election Workers for the year 2021: Jawad Alhady Christine Downey Christine Murphy David Anick Deborah Dudley Kim Mytych Alfred Antinarelli Pennilyn Dudley Joanne Neale Donald Armstrong John Duhamel Marjorie Pearson Lynne Ayvazian Carol Dwyer Judith Perry Susan Bakhtiari Jennifer Erickson Kimberly Peterson Jennifer Begon Carolyn Fenn Gail Protopapas Beth Bergman Lisa Ferranti Anna Rainone Catherine Bimbo Donna Flynn Tyler Ressler Barbara Bishop Mary Ann Fogarty Charles Robinson Karin Bloom Michelle Getchell Clarice Ross Jeanne Buck Kathleen Gorvin Michelle Rossman James Buckley Jeanne Grant Alice Rourke Christine Caggiano Charlotte Grasso Rosemary Russo Ryen Cahill Christine Hauray-Gilbert Jacquelyn Santini Elaine Calvo Lori Hayes Matthew Savage Paul Chalifour Jody Heffernan Julia Sbraccia-Marios Joanna Clayton Lillian Hupper Mary Schultz Sandra Cosman Meghan Jones Sean Scott Sarah Cosman Ronald Judkins, Sr. Joan Searfoss Linda Costantino Mary Kiesinger Annette Shelley Robert Costine Carol King Ellen Sullivan Diana Couture April Kingston Robert Sweet Marie Creeth Nicholas Labello Debra Thomas Beverly Dalton Janice LaCasse Alicia Verno Judith Dankese Janice Lapham Frank West Alma D'Antonio Rosalie McConologue Karen West Patricia Dennis Cynthia McCue Jayne Wierzbicki Judith Lee Dickson Patricia McKenna Diana Wilson Wendy Diecidue Susan McNamara Kristine Zuk Dianna DiGregorio Shawn Moran.” (Motion: O'Mahony, second: DePalma)

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

Mar 22Approve the request of Christina Stewart, Library Director, to…Motion: A motion was made by Selectman DePalma, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony…Passed 4–0 · DePalma: Yes

March 22, 2021: Approve the request of Christina Stewart, Library Director, to place signs on the Town Common from mid-June until the end of July in celebration of the Library's 150th Anniversary

ApprovePassed · 4–0

A motion was made by Selectman DePalma, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the request of Christina Stewart, Library Director, to place signs on the Town Common from mid-June until the end of July in celebration of the Library's 150th Anniversary.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Caira, DePalma, Eaton, O'MahonyGregory B. Bendel left the meeting at about 7:15 p.m. “to attend to a family emergency” and did not return; he is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Selectman DePalma, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the request of Christina Stewart, Library Director, to place signs on the Town Common from mid-June until the end of July in celebration of the Library's 150th Anniversary..” (Motion: DePalma, second: O'Mahony)

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

Mar 22Approve the request of Christina Stewart, Library Director, to…Motion: A motion was made by Selectman DePalma, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony…Passed 4–0 · DePalma: Yes

March 22, 2021: Approve the request of Christina Stewart, Library Director, to use the Swain Green on Thursday, June 24, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for a Jazz Concert and on…

ApprovePassed · 4–0

A motion was made by Selectman DePalma, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the request of Christina Stewart, Library Director, to use the Swain Green on Thursday, June 24, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for a Jazz Concert and on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for a Charleston Dance Program.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Caira, DePalma, Eaton, O'MahonyGregory B. Bendel left the meeting at about 7:15 p.m. “to attend to a family emergency” and did not return; he is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Selectman DePalma, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the request of Christina Stewart, Library Director, to use the Swain Green on Thursday, June 24, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for a Jazz Concert and on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for a Charleston Dance Program..” (Motion: DePalma, second: O'Mahony)

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

Mar 22Approve the request of Analog Devices to change the…Motion: A motion was made by Selectman DePalma, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony…Passed 4–0 · DePalma: Yes

March 22, 2021: Approve the request of Analog Devices to change the address of their flammable license from 804 Woburn Street to One Analog Way

ApprovePassed · 4–0

A motion was made by Selectman DePalma, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the request of Analog Devices to change the address of their flammable license from 804 Woburn Street to One Analog Way.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Caira, DePalma, Eaton, O'MahonyGregory B. Bendel left the meeting at about 7:15 p.m. “to attend to a family emergency” and did not return; he is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Selectman DePalma, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the request of Analog Devices to change the address of their flammable license from 804 Woburn Street to One Analog Way..” (Motion: DePalma, second: O'Mahony)

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

Mar 22Approve the request of Lou Cimaglia, Director, Department of…Motion: A motion was made by Selectman DePalma, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony…Passed 4–0 · DePalma: Yes

March 22, 2021: Approve the request of Lou Cimaglia, Director, Department of Veterans' Services, to conduct a Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 31, 2021

ApprovePassed · 4–0

A motion was made by Selectman DePalma, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the request of Lou Cimaglia, Director, Department of Veterans' Services, to conduct a Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 31, 2021.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Caira, DePalma, Eaton, O'MahonyGregory B. Bendel left the meeting at about 7:15 p.m. “to attend to a family emergency” and did not return; he is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Selectman DePalma, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the request of Lou Cimaglia, Director, Department of Veterans' Services, to conduct a Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 31, 2021..” (Motion: DePalma, second: O'Mahony)

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

Mar 22Renew the Taxi Cab License for Wilmington TaxiMotion: A motion was made by Selectman DePalma, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony…Passed 4–0 · DePalma: Yes

March 22, 2021: Renew the Taxi Cab License for Wilmington Taxi

ApprovePassed · 4–0

A motion was made by Selectman DePalma, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen renew the Taxi Cab License for Wilmington Taxi.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Caira, DePalma, Eaton, O'MahonyGregory B. Bendel left the meeting at about 7:15 p.m. “to attend to a family emergency” and did not return; he is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Selectman DePalma, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen renew the Taxi Cab License for Wilmington Taxi..” (Motion: DePalma, second: O'Mahony)

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

Mar 22Renew the Taxi Cab Operator's License for Timothy J.…Motion: A motion was made by Selectman O'Mahony, seconded by Selectman DePalma…Passed 4–0 · DePalma: Yes

March 22, 2021: Renew the Taxi Cab Operator's License for Timothy J. Flynn

ApprovePassed · 4–0

A motion was made by Selectman O'Mahony, seconded by Selectman DePalma and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen renew the Taxi Cab Operator's License for Timothy J. Flynn.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Caira, DePalma, Eaton, O'MahonyGregory B. Bendel left the meeting at about 7:15 p.m. “to attend to a family emergency” and did not return; he is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Selectman O'Mahony, seconded by Selectman DePalma and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen renew the Taxi Cab Operator's License for Timothy J. Flynn..” (Motion: O'Mahony, second: DePalma)

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

Mar 22Approve the request of the Sons of Italy to…Motion: A motion was made by Selectman O'Mahony, seconded by Selectman DePalma…Passed 4–0 · DePalma: Yes

March 22, 2021: Approve the request of the Sons of Italy to use the Town Common municipal parking lot on Saturday, May 15, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the purpose…

ApprovePassed · 4–0

A motion was made by Selectman O'Mahony, seconded by Selectman DePalma and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the request of the Sons of Italy to use the Town Common municipal parking lot on Saturday, May 15, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the purpose of a blood drive.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Caira, DePalma, Eaton, O'MahonyGregory B. Bendel left the meeting at about 7:15 p.m. “to attend to a family emergency” and did not return; he is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Selectman O'Mahony, seconded by Selectman DePalma and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the request of the Sons of Italy to use the Town Common municipal parking lot on Saturday, May 15, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the purpose of a blood drive..” (Motion: O'Mahony, second: DePalma)

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

Mar 22Call a Special Town Meeting to be held within…Motion: A motion was made by Selectman O'Mahony, seconded by Selectman DePalma…Passed 4–0 · DePalma: Yes

March 22, 2021: Call a Special Town Meeting to be held within the Annual Town Meeting on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at the Shriners Auditorium for the purpose stated

ApprovePassed · 4–0

A motion was made by Selectman O'Mahony, seconded by Selectman DePalma and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen call a Special Town Meeting to be held within the Annual Town Meeting on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at the Shriners Auditorium for the purpose stated.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Caira, DePalma, Eaton, O'MahonyGregory B. Bendel left the meeting at about 7:15 p.m. “to attend to a family emergency” and did not return; he is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Selectman O'Mahony, seconded by Selectman DePalma and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen call a Special Town Meeting to be held within the Annual Town Meeting on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at the Shriners Auditorium for the purpose stated..” (Motion: O'Mahony, second: DePalma)

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

Votes with no disagreement (99)

    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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