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Wilmington Member
Gary B. DePalma
At-large · 7 terms in this record
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2023–2024 Board
On split votes, DePalma voted the same way as…
- Gregory B. Bendel60% (3 of 5)
- Lilia Maselli60% (3 of 5)
- Kevin A. Caira40% (2 of 5)
- Frank J. West40% (2 of 5)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2023–2024 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 17 of 17 Select Board meetings in 2023–2024 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (17)
- Apr 22, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Apr 8, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 25, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 18, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 13, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 12, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 26, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 12, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 29, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 22, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 8, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Dec 11, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 27, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 30, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 12, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 22, 2023 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2023–2024 Board
Apr 8Accept Treasury 2439, 2439W, 2439T, 2439S, 2440, 2440W and…Motion: A motion was made by Select Board Member Bendel, seconded by…Passed 4–0 · DePalma: Not recorded
April 8, 2024: Accept Treasury 2439, 2439W, 2439T, 2439S, 2440, 2440W and 2440T
A motion was made by Select Board Member Bendel, seconded by Select Board Member Maselli and by the affirmative vote of four, it was VOTED: That the Select Board accept Treasury 2439, 2439W, 2439T, 2439S, 2440, 2440W and 2440T.
The minutes record the vote as “the affirmative vote of four”, but Gregory B. Bendel, Kevin A. Caira, Gary B. DePalma, Lilia Maselli and Frank J. West were present; the count and the members present do not match, so the count only is shown.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member Bendel, seconded by Select Board Member Maselli and by the affirmative vote of four, it was VOTED: That the Select Board accept Treasury 2439, 2439W, 2439T, 2439S, 2440, 2440W and 2440T..” (Motion: Bendel, second: Maselli)
Mar 25Accept Treasury 2437, 2437W, 2437T, 2487S, 2438, 2438W and…Motion: A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by…Passed 4–0 · DePalma: Yes
March 25, 2024: Accept Treasury 2437, 2437W, 2437T, 2487S, 2438, 2438W and 2438T
A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member Bendel and by the affirmative vote of four, it was VOTED: That the Select Board accept Treasury 2437, 2437W, 2437T, 2487S, 2438, 2438W and 2438T
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bendel, Caira, DePalma, MaselliFrank J. West “advised that he would be stepping out as he and his wife received a payment from the Town” before this vote; he is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member Bendel and by the affirmative vote of four, it was VOTED: That the Select Board accept Treasury 2437, 2437W, 2437T, 2487S, 2438, 2438W and 2438T.” (Motion: Maselli, second: Bendel)
Mar 18Name Chair Gary B. DePalma to the Town Manager…Motion: Chair DePalma seconded the motion for Chair DePalma to serve on…Failed 2–3 · DePalma: Yes
March 18, 2024: Name Chair Gary B. DePalma to the Town Manager Contract Negotiation Subcommittee
Chair DePalma seconded the motion for Chair DePalma to serve on the subcommittee and by the affirmative vote of two, with Select Board Members Bendel, Caira and Maselli, the motion failed.
Voted: Yes
Yes: DePalma, WestNo: Bendel, Caira, MaselliFrank J. West nominated Chair DePalma; “Chair DePalma stated that he will take up Select Board Member West’s motion” and seconded it. The minutes record “the affirmative vote of two, with Select Board Members Bendel, Caira and Maselli, the motion failed”; Gregory B. Bendel, Kevin A. Caira and Lilia Maselli are shown voting no and the two others (the mover and seconder) yes, which matches the count.
From the minutes
“Chair DePalma seconded the motion for Chair DePalma to serve on the subcommittee and by the affirmative vote of two, with Select Board Members Bendel, Caira and Maselli, the motion failed..” (Motion: West, second: DePalma)
Mar 18Select Board Members Kevin Caira and Lilia Maselli serve…Motion: A motion was made by Select Board Member Bendel, seconded by…Passed 3–2 · DePalma: No
March 18, 2024: Select Board Members Kevin Caira and Lilia Maselli serve on the Town Manager Contract Negotiation Subcommittee
A motion was made by Select Board Member Bendel, seconded by Select Board Member Maselli and by the affirmative vote of three with Select Board Member West and Chair DePalma opposed, it was VOTED: That Select Board Members Kevin Caira and Lilia Maselli serve on the Town Manager Contract Negotiation Subcommittee.
Voted: No
Yes: Bendel, Caira, MaselliNo: DePalma, West
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member Bendel, seconded by Select Board Member Maselli and by the affirmative vote of three with Select Board Member West and Chair DePalma opposed, it was VOTED: That Select Board Members Kevin Caira and Lilia Maselli serve on the Town Manager Contract Negotiation Subcommittee..” (Motion: Bendel, second: Maselli)
Oct 30Execute the employment agreement between the Town of Wilmington…Motion: A motion was made by Select Board Member Bendel that the…Passed 4–1 · DePalma: Yes
October 30, 2023: Execute the employment agreement between the Town of Wilmington and Louis Cimaglia, IV as Temporary Town Manager effective November 1, 2023
A motion was made by Select Board Member Bendel that the Board execute the employment agreement between the Town of Wilmington and Louis Cimaglia, IV as Temporary Town Manager effective November 1, 2023. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Caira. Select Board Member West asked for discussion. He stated that, in his opinion, the process has been flawed and he will vote no. Kevin MacDonald interrupted by calling point of order. He began to cite sections of the Town Charter and challenged the qualifications of Mr. Cimaglia. Chair DePalma called for a vote and by the affirmative roll call vote of four with Select Board member West opposed, it was VOTED: That the Select Board execute the employment agreement between the Town of Wilmington and Louis Cimaglia, IV as Temporary Town Manager effective November 1, 2023.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bendel, Caira, DePalma, MaselliNo: West
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member Bendel that the Board execute the employment agreement between the Town of Wilmington and Louis Cimaglia, IV as Temporary Town Manager effective November 1, 2023. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Caira. Select Board Member West asked for discussion. He stated that, in his opinion, the process has been flawed and he will vote no. Kevin MacDonald interrupted by calling point of order. He began to cite sections of the Town Charter and challenged the qualifications of Mr. Cimaglia. Chair DePalma called for a vote and by the affirmative roll call vote of four with Select Board member West opposed, it was VOTED: That the Select Board execute the employment agreement between the Town of Wilmington and Louis Cimaglia, IV as Temporary Town Manager effective November 1, 2023..” (Motion: Bendel, second: Caira)
Jul 10Conduct an internal search and form a search committeeMotion: With a motion having been duly made and seconded, Chair DePalma…Passed 4–0 · DePalma: Yes
July 10, 2023: Conduct an internal search and form a search committee
With a motion having been duly made and seconded, Chair DePalma called for the vote and by the affirmative vote of four with Select Board Member Bendel abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Select Board conduct an internal search and form a search committee.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Caira, DePalma, Maselli, WestAbstained: Bendel
From the minutes
“With a motion having been duly made and seconded, Chair DePalma called for the vote and by the affirmative vote of four with Select Board Member Bendel abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Select Board conduct an internal search and form a search committee..”
Jun 12Approve the minutes of their meeting held May 8,…Motion: A motion was made by Select Board Member West, seconded by…Passed 4–0 · DePalma: Yes
June 12, 2023: Approve the minutes of their meeting held May 8, 2023 and all actions taken are hereby ratified and confirmed
A motion was made by Select Board Member West, seconded by Select Board Member Bendel and by the affirmative vote of four with Select Board Member Caira abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the minutes of their meeting held May 8, 2023 and all actions taken are hereby ratified and confirmed.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bendel, DePalma, Maselli, WestAbstained: Caira
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member West, seconded by Select Board Member Bendel and by the affirmative vote of four with Select Board Member Caira abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the minutes of their meeting held May 8, 2023 and all actions taken are hereby ratified and confirmed..” (Motion: West, second: Bendel)
Jun 12The Town proceed with the current enrollment options as…Motion: A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by…Passed 4–1 · DePalma: Yes
June 12, 2023: The Town proceed with the current enrollment options as submitted and agreed upon with the MSBA
A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member West and by the affirmative vote of four with Select Board Member West opposed, it was VOTED: That the Town proceed with the current enrollment options as submitted and agreed upon with the MSBA.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bendel, Caira, DePalma, MaselliNo: West
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member West and by the affirmative vote of four with Select Board Member West opposed, it was VOTED: That the Town proceed with the current enrollment options as submitted and agreed upon with the MSBA..” (Motion: Maselli, second: West)
Jun 12Appoint K P Law to serve as Special Counsel…Motion: A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by…Passed 3–2 · DePalma: Yes
June 12, 2023: Appoint K P Law to serve as Special Counsel for Olin Superfund Site, New England Transrail - Wilmington Woburn Industrial and Maple Meadow Landfill effective July 1, 2023
A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member Bendel and by the affirmative vote of three with Select Board Members Caira and West opposed, it was VOTED: That the Select Board appoint K P Law to serve as Special Counsel for Olin Superfund Site, New England Transrail - Wilmington Woburn Industrial and Maple Meadow Landfill effective July 1, 2023.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bendel, DePalma, MaselliNo: Caira, West
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member Bendel and by the affirmative vote of three with Select Board Members Caira and West opposed, it was VOTED: That the Select Board appoint K P Law to serve as Special Counsel for Olin Superfund Site, New England Transrail - Wilmington Woburn Industrial and Maple Meadow Landfill effective July 1, 2023..” (Motion: Maselli, second: Bendel)
Votes with no disagreement (86)
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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