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Whitman Select Board
How the Whitman Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide. The board reorganized on June 26, 2018. Brian J. Bezanson became Clerk. Covers 24 meetings, June 26 to May 14, 2019.
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What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
Sources: Massachusetts Select Board Handbook (MMA) · Mass. Division of Local Services: the town budgetBoard years
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What Town Meeting decided
In Whitman, Town Meeting — not the Select Board — votes the town budget, bylaws and zoning. Here is what it did with each article, in the Town Clerk’s own words. Any registered voter can take part, and most votes are by voice or show of hands, so there is no list of who voted which way.
Special Town Meeting · June 11, 2025 3 votes: 1 passed, 2 no action
- Art. 2 Revised FY2026 town operating budget (Article 2), total $53,332,128 Passed “IN THE MAJORITY”
- Art. 3 Approve the Police Union (MassCOP Local 494) contract, July 2025 – June 2028, funded from free cash No action “PASSED OVER”
- Art. 4 Approve the Fire Union (IAFF Local 1769) contract, July 2025 – June 2028, funded from free cash No action “PASSED OVER”
Source: Town Clerk's voted record, June 11, 2025 Special Town Meeting.
Annual Town Meeting · May 5, 2025 52 votes: 48 passed, 1 passed as amended, 3 no action
- P3 Pay a prior-year DPW bill, $120 from free cash Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- P4 Pay $900.29 from free cash toward the payment in lieu of taxes to Rockland Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- P5 Appropriate $124,040.36 from the cable access account for public, education and government access programming Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- P6 Appropriate $935 from free cash for General Code bylaw updates Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- P7 Appropriate $213,228.78 from free cash for cardiac monitors/defibrillators and building AEDs Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 8 Add $2,000,000 to the FY2026 operating budget, contingent on a Proposition 2½ override Passed “IN THE MAJORITY”
- Art. 18 Transfer $200,000 from free cash to the FY2026 Plymouth County Retirement line Passed “IN THE MAJORITY”
- Art. 19 Transfer $140,000 from free cash to the FY2026 retiree health benefits (OPEB) line Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 2 FY2026 town operating budget (Article 2), partly contingent on a Proposition 2½ override Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 9 Make the elected Treasurer-Collector an appointed position, subject to a town election vote Passed “IN THE MAJORITY”
- Art. 10 Amend the bylaw on recording public meetings of town boards No action “PASSED OVER”
- Art. 11 Amend the bylaw on the date and poll hours of the Annual Town Meeting and Election Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 12 Replace the snow and ice parking bylaw with an overnight winter parking ban Passed “IN THE MAJORITY”
- Art. 13 Amend the zoning bylaw to replace accessory apartments with accessory dwelling units Passed “IN THE MAJORITY”
- Art. 14 Allow the Select Board to transfer Camp Alice Carleton land in Rockland to Rockland, subject to a conservation restriction Passed as amended “IN THE MAJORITY AS AMENDED · YES - 114, NO – 12”
- Art. 15 Set FY2026 spending limits for revolving accounts Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 16 Transfer $223,435 from free cash to the Capital Stabilization Fund Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 17 Transfer $201,092 from free cash to the General Stabilization Fund Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 20 Appropriate $8,400 from free cash for an OPEB actuarial study Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 21 Appropriate $25,000 from free cash for a consultant for the Treasurer-Collector's office Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 22 Appropriate $25,000 from free cash for a consultant for the Accountant's office Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 23 Appropriate $77,000 from free cash for a 1-ton dump truck with plow Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 24 Appropriate $50,000 from free cash for sidewalk repair Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 25 Appropriate $100,000 from free cash for road repair Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 26 Appropriate $225,000 from free cash for engineering to seek state transportation funds (South Avenue Corridor) Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 27 Appropriate $510,935.19 in Chapter 90 state road funds Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 28 Appropriate $35,000 from water/sewer retained earnings to update the water system risk assessment and emergency plan Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 29 Appropriate $125,000 from water/sewer retained earnings to upgrade the chemical system at the Commercial St. sewer station Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 30 Appropriate $70,000 from water/sewer retained earnings to repair five sewer manholes Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 31 Appropriate $300,000 from water/sewer retained earnings for an asset management plan Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 32 Appropriate $154,366.30 from free cash for two police vehicles Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 33 Appropriate $95,000 from free cash for a fire shift commander vehicle Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 34 Appropriate $28,000 from free cash for new flooring at the Fire Station Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 35 Appropriate $32,000 from free cash to replace a heat pump condenser at Police Headquarters Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 36 Appropriate $33,000 from free cash for porch repairs at the Council on Aging Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 37 Appropriate $12,000 from free cash for a mini-split cooling system at the library Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 38 Appropriate $58,722.95 from free cash for Whitman's share of a high school chiller compressor Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 39 Appropriate $119,090 from free cash for Whitman's share of a high school fire panel Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 40 Appropriate $38,203.92 from free cash for wireless access points at Conley, Duval and Whitman Middle Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 41 Appropriate $17,454.91 from free cash for Whitman's share of high school wireless access points Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 42 Appropriate $8,848.98 from free cash for Whitman's share of a high school core router Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 43 Appropriate $13,829 from free cash for backup power (UPS) units at Conley, Duval and Whitman Middle Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 44 Appropriate $25,081.47 from free cash for Whitman's share of a high school backup power (UPS) unit Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 45 Community Preservation: FY2026 administrative budget and reserves Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 46 Community Preservation: $1,100 for plaques for surveyed historic sites Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 47 Community Preservation: $75,000 to restore the arch on Temple Street Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 48 Community Preservation: $65,000 for siding replacement at Pinehaven Drive Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 49 Approve the library employees' (SEIU Local 888) contract, July 2025 – June 2028 Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 50 Approve the OPEIU Local 6 contract, July 2025 – June 2028 Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 51 Approve the AFSCME Local 1700 contract, July 2025 – June 2028 Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 52 Approve the Police Union (MassCOP Local 494) contract, July 2025 – June 2028 No action “PASSED OVER”
- Art. 53 Approve the Fire Union (IAFF Local 1769) contract, July 2025 – June 2028 No action “PASSED OVER”
Source: Town Clerk's voted record, May 5, 2025 Annual Town Meeting.
Special Town Meeting · December 2, 2024 4 votes: 2 passed, 2 passed as amended
- Art. 1 Pay prior-year DPW bills, $1,501.80 from FY2025 DPW budgets Passed as amended “UNANIMOUSLY AS AMENDED”
- Art. 2 Pay prior-year Treasurer-Collector bills, $360.04 Passed as amended “UNANIMOUSLY AS AMENDED”
- Art. 3 Appropriate $161,099.25 from the cable access account for public, education and government access services Passed “UNAMIMOUSLY”
- Art. 4 Approve an amendment to the South Shore Regional Vocational School District agreement Passed “UNAMIMOUSLY”
Source: Town Clerk's voted record, December 2, 2024 Special Town Meeting.
Annual Town Meeting · May 6, 2024 51 votes: 30 passed, 11 passed as amended, 1 failed, 9 no action
- P3 Pay prior-year Fire Department bills, $525.64 from free cash Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- P4 Transfer $500 from free cash to the FY2024 Accountant expense line Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- P5 Transfer $90,000 from free cash to FY2024 Fire Department salaries Passed as amended “IN THE MAJORITY AS AMENDED”
- P6 Transfer $90,000 from free cash to FY2024 Police Department salaries Passed as amended “IN THE MAJORITY AS AMENDED”
- P7 Pay a prior-year school transportation invoice to First Student, $8,436.44 from free cash Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- P8 Appropriate $136,492.74 from the cable access account for public, education and government access programming Passed “UNAMIMOUSLY”
- P9 Pay prior-year Department of Public Works bills, $5,205.25 from free cash Passed “UNAMIMOSULY”
- Art. 2 FY2025 town operating budget (Article 2), total $50,688,475 Passed as amended “IN THE MAJORITY AS AMENDED”
- Art. 10 Set FY2025 spending limits for revolving accounts Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 11 Transfer $19,842.29 from free cash to the Opioid Settlement Fund Passed “UNAMIMOSULY”
- Art. 12 Appropriate $9,800 from free cash for an Emergency Action Plan for the Harding Pond Dam Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 13 Appropriate $16,500 from cemetery funds for a new lawn mowing tractor Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 14 Appropriate $7,000 from free cash for a chain link fence at the Hobarts Pond Dam Passed “UNANIMOSULY”
- Art. 15 Appropriate $323,087.67 in Chapter 90 state road funds Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 16 Appropriate $123,786 from the ambulance reserve account for Fire Department turnout gear Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 17 Appropriate $1,500 from free cash for General Code to update the town bylaws Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 18 Appropriate $47,000 from capital stabilization for fire panel replacement at the Police Station Passed as amended “UNANIMOUSLY AS AMENDED”
- Art. 19 Appropriate $68,140 from capital stabilization for an administrative police cruiser Passed as amended “UNANIMOUSLY AS AMENDED”
- Art. 20 Appropriate $21,000 from free cash for pool house and pump room upgrades Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 21 Appropriate $14,000 from free cash to replace a ground condenser in the server room Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 22 Appropriate $30,303 from capital stabilization for new computers for Town Hall, Library, Police and Fire Passed as amended “UNANIMOUSLY AS AMENDED”
- Art. 23 Appropriate $60,000 from capital stabilization to upgrade town phone systems Passed as amended “UNANIMOUSLY AS AMENDED”
- Art. 24 Appropriate $75,000 from capital stabilization for a new Fire Department four-wheel drive vehicle Passed as amended “UNANIMOUSLY AS AMENDED”
- Art. 25 Appropriate $38,000 from capital stabilization for Town Hall heating circulator pumps Passed as amended “UNANIMOUSLY AS AMENDED”
- Art. 26 Appropriate $75,000 from free cash for road repair Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 27 Appropriate $75,000 from free cash for sidewalk repair or replacement Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 28 Appropriate $58,722.95 from free cash for a chiller compressor at Whitman-Hanson Regional High School No action “PASSED OVER”
- Art. 29 Appropriate $86,189.30 from free cash for a fire panel at Whitman-Hanson Regional High School No action “PASSED OVER”
- Art. 30 Appropriate $54,188 from free cash to migrate the fire panel at Whitman-Hanson Regional High School No action “PASSED OVER”
- Art. 31 Appropriate $8,638.11 from free cash for a core router at Whitman-Hanson Regional High School No action “PASSED OVER”
- Art. 32 Appropriate $27,053.45 from free cash for a backup power (UPS) unit at Whitman-Hanson Regional High School No action “PASSED OVER”
- Art. 33 Appropriate $17,292.42 from free cash for wireless access points at Whitman-Hanson Regional High School No action “PASSED OVER”
- Art. 34 Appropriate $37,408 from free cash for wireless access points at Duval, Conley and Whitman Middle schools No action “PASSED OVER”
- Art. 35 Appropriate $10,622 from free cash for backup power (UPS) units at Duval, Conley and Whitman Middle schools No action “PASSED OVER”
- Art. 36 Appropriate $155,900 from free cash for engineering to seek state transportation funds (South Avenue Corridor) Passed as amended “UNANIMOUSLY AS AMENDED”
- Art. 37 Make the elected Treasurer-Collector an appointed position, subject to a town election vote Passed “IN THE MAJORITY”
- Art. 38 Community Preservation: FY2025 administrative budget ($10,000) and reserves ($29,180 each for historic, housing, open space) Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 39 Community Preservation: $1,100 for plaques for surveyed historic sites Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 40 Community Preservation: $30,000 for an Open Space and Recreation Plan Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 41 Amend the general and zoning bylaws to use gender-neutral wording ("Select Board") Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 42 Raise the need-based senior property tax exemption (Clause 17D) to $350 Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 43 Raise the asset limit for the Clause 17D senior property tax exemption to $50,000 Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 44 Raise the income limits for the Clause 41D senior property tax exemption to $35,000 single / $50,000 married Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 45 Raise the asset limits for the Clause 41D senior property tax exemption to $50,000 single / $65,000 married Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 46 Accept a property tax exemption of up to $500 for home changes that house a person 60 or older (Clause 50) Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 47 Accept a veteran property tax work-off abatement program (M.G.L. c. 59, s. 5N) Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 48 Accept Captain Allen Way as a public way Passed “UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 49 Add $509,212 to the regional school budget, contingent on a Proposition 2½ override Failed “ARTICLE DEFEATED”
- Art. 50 Amend the zoning bylaw to add an MBTA Communities multifamily overlay district Passed “IN THE MAJORITY”
- Art. 51 Citizens' petition: create a Whitman Veterans' Discretionary Fund Passed as amended “UNANIMOUSLY AS AMENDED”
- Art. 52 Citizens' petition: fund a Town Clerk salary adjustment No action “PASSED OVER”
Source: Town Clerk's voted record (amended), May 6, 2024 Annual Town Meeting.
Not here yet: the May 2026 Annual Town Meeting and any Special Town Meetings after June 11, 2025 (no voted record posted on the Town Clerk's Town Meetings & Reports page yet).
Titles are short descriptions of each article from the official record; the quoted words are the Town Clerk’s. A vote at Town Meeting is not the final word on everything: some articles also need a ballot vote (such as a tax override) or the Attorney General’s approval (bylaws).
Members
Vice-ChairDaniel L. SalvucciVice Chairman · Elected townwide · at 23 of 24 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
About missing minutes
Not here yet: we have loaded the Select Board’s minutes from January 2018 through September 8, 2026. The town has posted an agenda but no minutes for ten meetings in that time (for example February 5, 2020, February 7, 2024, and August 4, 2026), and minutes after September 8, 2026, are not posted yet. All minutes are typed; one file was a scan that we read with text recognition. Most votes are recorded as a count, such as 5-0 or 3-2 with the members who voted no named, or as a roll call. From May 2024 to May 2025 the minutes usually say only that a motion “carried,” without a count or names; for those 211 votes we show the result but not how each member voted. A few votes where the count does not match the members present, or where members chose between candidates instead of voting yes or no, are shown with a note and without individual votes. Votes by other boards at joint meetings (such as the School Committee, Finance Committee or Hanson Select Board) are not included. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
Apr 30Approve the request to use $9,800 from the World…Motion: to approve the request to use $9,800 from the World War…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: LaMattina
April 30, 2019: Approve the request to use $9,800 from the World War II Memorial Fund for the purpose of replacing the fence at Memorial Field
To approve the request to use $9,800 from the World War II Memorial Fund for the purpose of replacing the fence at Memorial Field
Yes: Bezanson, Kowalski, Lambiase, SalvucciAbstained: LaMattina
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request to use $9,800 from the World War II Memorial Fund for the purpose of replacing the fence at Memorial Field. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 4-0-1 (Mr. LaMattina abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Mar 19Approve bill and payroll warrantsMotion: to approve bill and payroll warrantsPassed Unanimous, 3 present · see note
March 19, 2019: Approve bill and payroll warrants
To approve bill and payroll warrants
Randolph G. LaMattina had not yet arrived and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve bill and payroll warrants. Second Mr. Bezanson so voted 3-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Mar 19Accept correspondence in the Read FileMotion: to accept correspondence in the Read FilePassed Unanimous, 3 present · see note
March 19, 2019: Accept correspondence in the Read File
To accept correspondence in the Read File
Randolph G. LaMattina had not yet arrived and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept correspondence in the Read File. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 3-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Dec 4Deny the request of Dinesh Kumar Patel to approve…Motion: to deny the request of Dinesh Kumar Patel to approve an…Passed 3–2 · No: Bezanson, Salvucci
December 4, 2018: Deny the request of Dinesh Kumar Patel to approve an additional All Alcohol Package Goods Store Liquor License to be assigned to DJ's Country Store; and not to support the…
To deny the request of Dinesh Kumar Patel to approve an additional All Alcohol Package Goods Store Liquor License to be assigned to DJ's Country Store; and not to support the process required to obtain said additional license
Yes: Kowalski, LaMattina, LambiaseNo: Bezanson, Salvucci
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambiase MOVED to deny the request of Dinesh Kumar Patel to approve an additional All Alcohol Package Goods Store Liquor License to be assigned to DJ's Country Store; and not to support the process required to obtain said additional license. Second Mr. Bezanson for discussion. Mr. Lambiase stated that he feels the guidelines regarding the number of licenses available are put in place for a reason. If the population increases and an additional license becomes available, it should be on a first come, first serve basis. Mr. LaMattina agreed. Mr. Bezanson reminded the Board of discussions held regarding retail marijuana where the decision was ultimately made to let the people decide. Mr. Lambiase stated that if this request is approved, it will open the door for others who hold a beer and wine license to come and ask for an all alcohol license. Chairman Kowalski agreed and asked for a vote in connection with the motion on the floor. So voted 3-2. (Mr. Salvucci and Mr. Bezanson voted against denying the request of Mr. Patel).” (Motion: Lambiase, second: Bezanson)
Sep 25Approve the amended Whitman- Hanson Regional School District Agreement…Motion: to approve the amended Whitman- Hanson Regional School District Agreement dated…Passed 3–2 · No: LaMattina, Lambiase
September 25, 2018: 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)
Aug 28Approve the updated collective bargaining agreement between the Town…Motion: to approve the updated collective bargaining agreement between the Town of…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Bezanson
August 28, 2018: Approve the updated collective bargaining agreement between the Town of Whitman and Whitman Town Hall Employees, OPEIU, Local 6, for the period July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2020
To approve the updated collective bargaining agreement between the Town of Whitman and Whitman Town Hall Employees, OPEIU, Local 6, for the period July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2020
Yes: Kowalski, LaMattina, Lambiase, SalvucciAbstained: Bezanson
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the updated collective bargaining agreement between the Town of Whitman and Whitman Town Hall Employees, OPEIU, Local 6, for the period July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2020. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 4-0-1 (Mr. Bezanson abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Aug 28Table action on the amended agreement between the Towns…Motion: to table action on the amended agreement between the Towns of…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
August 28, 2018: Table action on the amended agreement between the Towns of Whitman and Hanson with respect to the Regional School District in order to allow for Mr. Lynam to prepare a…
To table action on the amended agreement between the Towns of Whitman and Hanson with respect to the Regional School District in order to allow for Mr. Lynam to prepare a comparative analysis of the original agreement and the amended agreement
Randolph G. LaMattina then moved not to accept the amended agreement. The chair noted that Mr. Lambiase's motion was already on the floor, and Mr. Lambiase declined to withdraw it. The minutes record a 5-0 vote on "the motion on the floor" without naming it; since the vote was 5-0, every member present voted yes.
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambiase stated he is not prepared to vote on this issue this evening, and MOVED to table action on the amended agreement between the Towns of Whitman and Hanson with respect to the Regional School District in order to allow for Mr. Lynam to prepare a comparative analysis of the original agreement and the amended agreement. Second Mr. Bezanson. ... Chairman Kowalski noted the previous motion made by Mr. Lambiase. When asked by Chairman Kowalski to withdraw his motion, Mr. Lambiase refused. A brief discussion ensued, and Mr. Lynam agreed to contact the region and advise of the Board's concerns. Chairman Kowalski asked for a vote in connection with the motion on the floor. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Lambiase, second: Bezanson)
Jul 24Continue with the current method of assigning liaisons (chairman's…Motion: to continue with the current method of assigning liaisons (chairman's discretion)…Passed 4–1 · No: LaMattina
July 24, 2018: Continue with the current method of assigning liaisons (chairman's discretion) until such time that we have other information that would cause us to change the practice
To continue with the current method of assigning liaisons (chairman's discretion) until such time that we have other information that would cause us to change the practice
Yes: Bezanson, Kowalski, Lambiase, SalvucciNo: LaMattina
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to continue with the current method of assigning liaisons (chairman's discretion) until such time that we have other information that would cause us to change the practice. Second Mr. Salvucci for discussion. Mr. Lambiase stated that he would like to see this issue dealt with in short order rather than "until such time". He would in fact, like to see something presented to the Board at the next meeting. Mr. Bezanson amended the motion as follows: to continue the current method of assigning liaisons (chairman's discretion); and to instruct Assistant Town Administrator Lisa Green to prepare operational guidelines for operation of the Board of Selectmen for review at the August 28, 2018, meeting. Second Mr. Salvucci. Chairman Kowalski advised Mr. Lamattina that he is willing to talk about his assignments if he wishes to do so. He went on to explain that his reason for assigning Mr. Lamattina to the WHRSC was because in the past, Mr. LaMattina had expressed interest, as well as disappointment, with the schools. Mr. Lamattina stated that he has an interest is every aspect of this government; and it is the success of these people that he is interested in. Mr. Salvucci suggested that board members be assigned to departments where they will not face a conflict of interest. Mr. Bezanson stated that he has been a member of this board for 15 years and the assignments have changed almost every year. He has always been under the assumption that changes were made in order to give each member a broader sense of how the town operates. Mr. Lamattina stated that he appreciates Mr. Bezanson's statement; however, he does not feel that this was a universal shake-up as there were members whose assignments did not change. Following a brief discussion regarding the changes to the liaison assignments, Chairman Kowalski asked for a vote in connection with the motion on the floor. So voted 4-1 (Mr. LaMattina voted against).” (Motion: Bezanson, second: Salvucci)
Jul 10Assign the Chief Procurement Officer responsibilities to the Town…Motion: to assign the Chief Procurement Officer responsibilities to the Town AdministratorFailed 0–3 · No: Bezanson, Kowalski, Salvucci · Abstained: LaMattina
July 10, 2018: Assign the Chief Procurement Officer responsibilities to the Town Administrator
To assign the Chief Procurement Officer responsibilities to the Town Administrator
No: Bezanson, Kowalski, SalvucciAbstained: LaMattina
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to assign the Chief Procurement Officer responsibilities to the Town Administrator. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 0-3-1 (Mr. LaMattina abstained).” (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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