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Wilmington Former Select Board member

Gregory B. Bendel

At-large · 8 terms in this record

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Record at a glance · 2024–2025 Board

16 of 16meetings attended (100%) · whole board 96%
126votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
0no votes (0% of votes cast) · whole board <1%
0 of 2split votes where Bendel was in the minority
5abstained
8terms in this record
How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2024–2025 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Bendel 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.

These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.

Attendance

At the start of 16 of 16 Select Board meetings in 2024–2025 Board.

Missed none.

Every meeting (16)

Votes where members disagreed · 2024–2025 Board

Apr 14Accept Treasury Warrant 2539WMotion: A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by…Passed 4–0 · Bendel: Abstained

April 14, 2025: Accept Treasury Warrant 2539W

ApprovePassed · 4–0

A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member DePalma and by the affirmative vote of four with Chair Bendel abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Select Board accept Treasury Warrant 2539W.

Voted: Abstained

Yes: Caira, DePalma, Maselli, WestAbstained: Bendel

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member DePalma and by the affirmative vote of four with Chair Bendel abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Select Board accept Treasury Warrant 2539W..” (Motion: Maselli, second: DePalma)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Feb 10Accept Treasury Warrant 2531WMotion: A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by…Passed 3–0 · Bendel: Abstained

February 10, 2025: Accept Treasury Warrant 2531W

ApprovePassed · 3–0

A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member Caira and by the affirmative vote of three with Chair Bendel abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Select Board accept Treasury Warrant 2531W.

Voted: Abstained

Yes: Caira, Maselli, WestAbstained: Bendel

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member Caira and by the affirmative vote of three with Chair Bendel abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Select Board accept Treasury Warrant 2531W..” (Motion: Maselli, second: Caira)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Feb 10Appoint the following individuals as Election Workers for the…Motion: A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by…Passed 3–0 · Bendel: Yes

February 10, 2025: Appoint the following individuals as Election Workers for the year 2025. Warden: Cynthia McCue John Duhamel Jeanne Buck Julie Sbraccia-Manos Wendy Diecidue Paul Velardo Clerk: Marie Creeth Deborah...

AppointPassed · 3–0

A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member Caira and by the affirmative vote of three with Select Board Member West abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Select Board appoint the following individuals as Election Workers for the year 2025. Warden: Cynthia McCue John Duhamel Jeanne Buck Julie Sbraccia-Manos Wendy Diecidue Paul Velardo Clerk: Marie Creeth Deborah Taylor Diana DiGregorio Karen West Lillian Hupper Diana Wilson Carol King Election Worker: Roberta Allard Christine Hauray-Gilbert David Anick Bronwin Jones Gerry Arbo Horace Jones Kendel Assarian April Kingston Beth Bergman Brian MacDougall Barbara Bishop Patricia MacKenney Elaine Calvo Daryn Marsh Raymond Carpenito Patricia McKenna Constance Carter Susan McNamara Kenneth Chioccola Medora Miller Sarah Cosman Elizabeth Morgan Sandra Cosman Christine Murphy Ellen Curren Jessica O'Brien Beverly Dalton Barbara Olson Judith Dankese Judith Perry Patricia Dennis Gail Protopapas Judith Lee Dickson Margaret Reese Thomas Donahue Michael Robillard Christina Downey Elizabeth Robillard Debrah Dudley Charles Robinson Carol Dwyer Clarice Ross Linda Fasulo Alice Rourke Carolyn Fenn Jacquelyn Santini Donna Flynn Ellen Sullivan Christine Garrard Mark E. Sullivan Michelle Getchell Kira Szulborski Jack Grady Alicia Verno Janette Hanna Frank West, Jr. Robin Haunton Jayne Wierzbicki

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bendel, Caira, MaselliAbstained: West

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member Caira and by the affirmative vote of three with Select Board Member West abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Select Board appoint the following individuals as Election Workers for the year 2025. Warden: Cynthia McCue John Duhamel Jeanne Buck Julie Sbraccia-Manos Wendy Diecidue Paul Velardo Clerk: Marie Creeth Deborah Taylor Diana DiGregorio Karen West Lillian Hupper Diana Wilson Carol King Election Worker: Roberta Allard Christine Hauray-Gilbert David Anick Bronwin Jones Gerry Arbo Horace Jones Kendel Assarian April Kingston Beth Bergman Brian MacDougall Barbara Bishop Patricia MacKenney Elaine Calvo Daryn Marsh Raymond Carpenito Patricia McKenna Constance Carter Susan McNamara Kenneth Chioccola Medora Miller Sarah Cosman Elizabeth Morgan Sandra Cosman Christine Murphy Ellen Curren Jessica O'Brien Beverly Dalton Barbara Olson Judith Dankese Judith Perry Patricia Dennis Gail Protopapas Judith Lee Dickson Margaret Reese Thomas Donahue Michael Robillard Christina Downey Elizabeth Robillard Debrah Dudley Charles Robinson Carol Dwyer Clarice Ross Linda Fasulo Alice Rourke Carolyn Fenn Jacquelyn Santini Donna Flynn Ellen Sullivan Christine Garrard Mark E. Sullivan Michelle Getchell Kira Szulborski Jack Grady Alicia Verno Janette Hanna Frank West, Jr. Robin Haunton Jayne Wierzbicki.” (Motion: Maselli, second: Caira)

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

Jan 13Appoint Alexander Freund as a member of the Council…Motion: A motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma, seconded by…Passed 4–0 · Bendel: Yes

January 13, 2025: Appoint Alexander Freund as a member of the Council for the Arts for a term to expire April 30, 2027

AppointPassed · 4–0

A motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma, seconded by Select Board Member Caira and by the affirmative vote of four with Select Board Member Maselli abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Select Board appoint Alexander Freund as a member of the Council for the Arts for a term to expire April 30, 2027.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bendel, Caira, DePalma, WestAbstained: Maselli

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma, seconded by Select Board Member Caira and by the affirmative vote of four with Select Board Member Maselli abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Select Board appoint Alexander Freund as a member of the Council for the Arts for a term to expire April 30, 2027..” (Motion: DePalma, second: Caira)

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

Dec 9Accept Treasury Warrant 2523WMotion: A motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma, seconded by…Passed 4–0 · Bendel: Abstained

December 9, 2024: Accept Treasury Warrant 2523W

ApprovePassed · 4–0

A motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma, seconded by Select Board Member West and by the affirmative vote of four with Chair Bendel abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Select Board accept Treasury Warrant 2523W.

Voted: Abstained

Yes: Caira, DePalma, Maselli, WestAbstained: Bendel

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma, seconded by Select Board Member West and by the affirmative vote of four with Chair Bendel abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Select Board accept Treasury Warrant 2523W..” (Motion: DePalma, second: West)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Oct 15Accept Treasury Warrant 2514WMotion: A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by…Passed 4–0 · Bendel: Abstained

October 15, 2024: Accept Treasury Warrant 2514W

ApprovePassed · 4–0

A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member DePalma and by the affirmative vote of four with Chair Bendel abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Select Board accept Treasury Warrant 2514W.

Voted: Abstained

Yes: Caira, DePalma, Maselli, WestAbstained: Bendel

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member DePalma and by the affirmative vote of four with Chair Bendel abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Select Board accept Treasury Warrant 2514W..” (Motion: Maselli, second: DePalma)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Oct 15Approve the request of Cameron Jenks to locate a…Motion: A motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma, seconded by…Passed 4–0 · Bendel: Yes

October 15, 2024: Approve the request of Cameron Jenks to locate a shed at the Wilmington Middle School for use by Wildwood School to house outdoor toys and equipment in conjunction with his…

ApprovePassed · 4–0

A motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma, seconded by Select Board Member West and by the affirmative vote of four with Select Board Member Maselli abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the request of Cameron Jenks to locate a shed at the Wilmington Middle School for use by Wildwood School to house outdoor toys and equipment in conjunction with his Eagle Scout Project.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bendel, Caira, DePalma, WestAbstained: Maselli

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma, seconded by Select Board Member West and by the affirmative vote of four with Select Board Member Maselli abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Select Board approve the request of Cameron Jenks to locate a shed at the Wilmington Middle School for use by Wildwood School to house outdoor toys and equipment in conjunction with his Eagle Scout Project..” (Motion: DePalma, second: West)

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

Aug 19Accept Treasury Warrant 2504Motion: A motion was made by Select Board Member Caira, seconded by…Passed 3–0 · Bendel: Abstained

August 19, 2024: Accept Treasury Warrant 2504

ApprovePassed · 3–0

A motion was made by Select Board Member Caira, seconded by Select Board Member Maselli and by the affirmative vote of three with Chair Bendel abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Select Board accept Treasury Warrant 2504.

Voted: Abstained

Yes: Caira, Maselli, WestAbstained: Bendel

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Select Board Member Caira, seconded by Select Board Member Maselli and by the affirmative vote of three with Chair Bendel abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Select Board accept Treasury Warrant 2504..” (Motion: Caira, second: Maselli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Aug 19The position of Select Board Member be removed as…Motion: With the affirmative vote of three, with Select Board Member West…Passed 3–1 · Bendel: Yes

August 19, 2024: The position of Select Board Member be removed as a participant of the Reuse Committee and that a Board Member may not nominate themselves as a member of the committee

AppointPassed · 3–1

With the affirmative vote of three, with Select Board Member West opposed, it was VOTED: That the position of Select Board Member be removed as a participant of the Reuse Committee and that a Board Member may not nominate themselves as a member of the committee.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bendel, Caira, MaselliNo: West

From the minutes

“With the affirmative vote of three, with Select Board Member West opposed, it was VOTED: That the position of Select Board Member be removed as a participant of the Reuse Committee and that a Board Member may not nominate themselves as a member of the committee..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Jun 24Authorize Select Board Chair to Sign Local Initiative Program…Motion: A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by…Passed 4–1 · Bendel: Yes

June 24, 2024: Authorize Select Board Chair to Sign Local Initiative Program (LIP) with Garden Homes for the West Street project subject to the execution of the MOU acceptable to both the town…

ApprovePassed · 4–1

A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member DePalma and by the affirmative vote of four with Select Board Member Caira opposed, it was VOTED: That the Select Board authorize Select Board Chair to Sign Local Initiative Program (LIP) with Garden Homes for the West Street project subject to the execution of the MOU acceptable to both the town Manager and Town Counsel which includes an additional $200,000 to the Town for intersection improvements above what was required in the permit; acceleration of all $325,000 in payment s under both the MOU and the permit to be due at the time or issuance of the first building permit or the project and the movement of the ev charging station to the exterior of parking structure.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bendel, DePalma, Maselli, WestNo: Caira

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member DePalma and by the affirmative vote of four with Select Board Member Caira opposed, it was VOTED: That the Select Board authorize Select Board Chair to Sign Local Initiative Program (LIP) with Garden Homes for the West Street project subject to the execution of the MOU acceptable to both the town Manager and Town Counsel which includes an additional $200,000 to the Town for intersection improvements above what was required in the permit; acceleration of all $325,000 in payment s under both the MOU and the permit to be due at the time or issuance of the first building permit or the project and the movement of the ev charging station to the exterior of parking structure..” (Motion: Maselli, second: DePalma)

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

Votes with no disagreement (115)

    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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