MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
June 19, 2019
13 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Carl F. Kowalski, Daniel L. Salvucci, Brian J. Bezanson, Justin R. Evans
Absent: Randolph G. LaMattina
Every vote, in order
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 6:32 p.m. Mr. Salvucci 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. Bezanson. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 4-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
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 4-0.” (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 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the petition of National Grid to install and maintain approximately 245 feet, more or less, of 2 inch gas main I Lee Avenue from the existing 2 inch main at #15 Lee Avenue, northerly to Donahu
To approve the petition of National Grid to install and maintain approximately 245 feet, more or less, of 2 inch gas main I Lee Avenue from the existing 2 inch main at #15 Lee Avenue, northerly to Donahue Avenue; and approximately 747 feet, more or less, on Donahue Avenue from the new 2 inch gas main on Lee Avenue, easterly to the end of main at Lot #14 Donahue Avenue, in order to provide gas service to 18 new houses
Yes: Bezanson, Kowalski, SalvucciAbstained: Evans
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the petition of National Grid to install and maintain approximately 245 feet, more or less, of 2 inch gas main I Lee Avenue from the existing 2 inch main at #15 Lee Avenue, northerly to Donahue Avenue; and approximately 747 feet, more or less, on Donahue Avenue from the new 2 inch gas main on Lee Avenue, easterly to the end of main at Lot #14 Donahue Avenue, in order to provide gas service to 18 new houses. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 3-0-1 (Mr. Evans abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the petition of Massachusetts Electric Company and Verizon New England, Inc. to install pole16-50 on Viking Drive, with an anchor, in order to reroute service to feed existing house #8. This s
To approve the petition of Massachusetts Electric Company and Verizon New England, Inc. to install pole16-50 on Viking Drive, with an anchor, in order to reroute service to feed existing house #8. This service currently aerially trespasses one of the new lots in the upcoming residential development
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the petition of Massachusetts Electric Company and Verizon New England, Inc. to install pole16-50 on Viking Drive, with an anchor, in order to reroute service to feed existing house #8. This service currently aerially trespasses one of the new lots in the upcoming residential development. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the following line item transfers: $750.00 from Line Item #172 (Norfolk County Agricultural High School) to Line Item #7 (Administrative Assistant). $25,300.00 from Line Item #172 (Norfolk Cou
To approve the following line item transfers: $750.00 from Line Item #172 (Norfolk County Agricultural High School) to Line Item #7 (Administrative Assistant). $25,300.00 from Line Item #172 (Norfolk County Agricultural High School) to Line Item #245 (Street Lighting). $222.65 from Line Item #427 (Maintenance) to Line Item #422 (Electricity)
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the following line item transfers: $750.00 from Line Item #172 (Norfolk County Agricultural High School) to Line Item #7 (Administrative Assistant). $25,300.00 from Line Item #172 (Norfolk County Agricultural High School) to Line Item #245 (Street Lighting). $222.65 from Line Item #427 (Maintenance) to Line Item #422 (Electricity). Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Support a Housing Production Plan and to allow a link to the survey prepared by the Old Colony Planning Council to be placed on the town website
To support a Housing Production Plan and to allow a link to the survey prepared by the Old Colony Planning Council to be placed on the town website
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to support a Housing Production Plan and to allow a link to the survey prepared by the Old Colony Planning Council to be placed on the town website. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Conclude negotiations with the Town Administrator and to ratify the contract of employment between the Town of Whitman and Francis J. Lynam for the period July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022
To conclude negotiations with the Town Administrator and to ratify the contract of employment between the Town of Whitman and Francis J. Lynam for the period July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to conclude negotiations with the Town Administrator and to ratify the contract of employment between the Town of Whitman and Francis J. Lynam for the period July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Accept the resignation of Pat Goldmann from the position of Member, Council on Aging, effective June 30, 2019
To accept the resignation of Pat Goldmann from the position of Member, Council on Aging, effective June 30, 2019
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to accept the resignation of Pat Goldmann from the position of Member, Council on Aging, effective June 30, 2019. Second Mr. Salvucci, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: Salvucci)
Approve the request of WR Cars, Inc. to increase the vehicle limit from 20 to 35 in connection with the Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 991 Bedford Street; and to amend the l
To approve the request of WR Cars, Inc. to increase the vehicle limit from 20 to 35 in connection with the Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 991 Bedford Street; and to amend the license to reflect the names of both owners of the business
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of WR Cars, Inc. to increase the vehicle limit from 20 to 35 in connection with the Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 991 Bedford Street; and to amend the license to reflect the names of both owners of the business. Second Mr. Bezanson. Chairman Kowalski noted that Building Commissioner Robert Curran has indicated he is not opposed to increasing the number of vehicles for sale. Hearing nothing further, Chairman Kowalski called for a vote in connection with the motion on the floor. So voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Support the proposal of Town Treasurer-Collector Mary Beth Carter to reduce the number of real estate and personal property bills that are mailed out annually from 4 bills to 2 bills, with each mailin
To support the proposal of Town Treasurer-Collector Mary Beth Carter to reduce the number of real estate and personal property bills that are mailed out annually from 4 bills to 2 bills, with each mailing containing 2 separate quarterly bills, with no change to payment due dates
Yes: Bezanson, Evans, KowalskiNo: Salvucci
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to support the proposal of Town Treasurer-Collector Mary Beth Carter to reduce the number of real estate and personal property bills that are mailed out annually from 4 bills to 2 bills, with each mailing containing 2 separate quarterly bills, with no change to payment due dates. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 3-1 (Mr. Salvucci opposed).” (Motion: Bezanson, second: Evans)
Approve the request of Town Treasurer-Collector Mary Beth Carter to increase the demand fee from $10 to $15.00
To approve the request of Town Treasurer-Collector Mary Beth Carter to increase the demand fee from $10 to $15.00
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Town Treasurer-Collector Mary Beth Carter to increase the demand fee from $10 to $15.00. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 7:52 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 4-0.” (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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