MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
September 25, 2018
11 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Carl F. Kowalski, Daniel L. Salvucci, Scott J. Lambiase, Brian J. Bezanson, Randolph G. LaMattina
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve bill and payroll warrants
To approve bill and payroll warrants
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve bill and payroll warrants. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Accept correspondence in the Read File
To accept correspondence in the Read File
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept correspondence in the Read File. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday, August 15, 2018
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Yes: Bezanson, Kowalski, LaMattina, SalvucciAbstained: Lambiase
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday, August 15, 2018. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 4-0-1 (Mr. Lambiase abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, September 11, 2018
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Yes: Bezanson, Kowalski, SalvucciAbstained: LaMattina, Lambiase
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, September 11, 2018. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 3-0-2 (Mr. LaMattina and Mr. Lambiase abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Appoint Kenneth Lytle to the position of Town Accountant, through June 30, 2019
To appoint Kenneth Lytle to the position of Town Accountant, through June 30, 2019
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to appoint Kenneth Lytle to the position of Town Accountant, through June 30, 2019. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of Charles E. Castro to be reappointed to the position of Constable in the Town of Whitman for a three-year term, through September 16, 2021
To approve the request of Charles E. Castro to be reappointed to the position of Constable in the Town of Whitman for a three-year term, through September 16, 2021
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Charles E. Castro to be reappointed to the position of Constable in the Town of Whitman for a three-year term, through September 16, 2021. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the Disclosure of Appearance of Conflict of Interest as required by G.L. c.268A, §23(b)(3) for Building Commissioner Robert Curran
To approve the Disclosure of Appearance of Conflict of Interest as required by G.L. c.268A, §23(b)(3) for Building Commissioner Robert Curran
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Disclosure of Appearance of Conflict of Interest as required by G.L. c.268A, §23(b)(3) for Building Commissioner Robert Curran. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the amended Whitman- Hanson Regional School District Agreement dated June 6, 2018
To approve the amended Whitman- Hanson Regional School District Agreement dated June 6, 2018
Yes: Bezanson, Kowalski, SalvucciNo: LaMattina, Lambiase
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the amended Whitman- Hanson Regional School District Agreement dated June 6, 2018. Second Mr. Bezanson. Mr. Salvucci asked if the WHRSDC has seen the amended agreement. Mr. Lynam said yes, and noted there have been no changes since the previous draft. He also advised the Board that the agreement will be presented at Hanson's Town Meeting next week. Hearing nothing further, Chairman Kowalski asked for a vote in connection with the motion on the floor. So voted 3-2 (Mr. LaMattina and Mr. Lambiase voted against).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Support a request for appropriation at the next Town Meeting to fund the repair/replacement of air handlers at the Conley School
To support a request for appropriation at the next Town Meeting to fund the repair/replacement of air handlers at the Conley School
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to support a request for appropriation at the next Town Meeting to fund the repair/replacement of air handlers at the Conley School. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Move into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21a, (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective b
Into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21a, (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel
From the minutes
“At 8:20 p.m. Mr. Lambiase MOVED into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21a, (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. Second Mr. Salvucci. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Lambiase - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Lambiase, second: Salvucci)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 9:00 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
From the Whitman Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos of current members: stills from WHCA-TV’s candidate interviews (Daniel Salvucci 2024; Justin Evans and Shawn Kain 2025; Dawn Byers and Christina Gorman 2026). Former members show initials.
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