MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
August 6, 2019
19 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Carl F. Kowalski, Daniel L. Salvucci, Brian J. Bezanson, Randolph G. LaMattina, Justin R. Evans
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 Tuesday, July 9, 2019
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, July 9, 2019
Yes: Bezanson, LaMattina, SalvucciAbstained: Evans, Kowalski
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 3-0-2 (Chairman Kowalski and Mr. Evans abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Revoke the Common Victualler All Alcohol Liquor License and the Common Victualler License held by Hungry Coyote Corporation, dba Hungry Coyote, on the premises located at 372 South Avenue due to a vio
To revoke the Common Victualler All Alcohol Liquor License and the Common Victualler License held by Hungry Coyote Corporation, dba Hungry Coyote, on the premises located at 372 South Avenue due to a violation of the M.G.L., Chapter 138, Section 77 ("….licensee ceases to conduct the licensed business") and Chapter 140, Section 9 ("….licensee as an innholder or a common victualler ceases to be engaged in the business he is licensed to pursue….")
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to revoke the Common Victualler All Alcohol Liquor License and the Common Victualler License held by Hungry Coyote Corporation, dba Hungry Coyote, on the premises located at 372 South Avenue due to a violation of the M.G.L., Chapter 138, Section 77 ("….licensee ceases to conduct the licensed business") and Chapter 140, Section 9 ("….licensee as an innholder or a common victualler ceases to be engaged in the business he is licensed to pursue…."). Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the application of Platinum Auto Sales for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 10 Buckley Avenue subject to the receipt of a corrected Workers' Compensation insurance a
To approve the application of Platinum Auto Sales for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 10 Buckley Avenue subject to the receipt of a corrected Workers' Compensation insurance affidavit and the $100 license fee; payment of delinquent personal property taxes; the requirements of the Building Commissioner outlined in a letter dated July 26, 2019, and an email dated July 31, 2019, being met; and final inspection/approval of the Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the application of Platinum Auto Sales for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 10 Buckley Avenue subject to the receipt of a corrected Workers' Compensation insurance affidavit and the $100 license fee; payment of delinquent personal property taxes; the requirements of the Building Commissioner outlined in a letter dated July 26, 2019, and an email dated July 31, 2019, being met; and final inspection/approval of the Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Authorize the Budget Override Evaluation Committee to engage a financial consultant to assess town finances, cost limited to $10,000 or less
To authorize the Budget Override Evaluation Committee to engage a financial consultant to assess town finances, cost limited to $10,000 or less
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to authorize the Budget Override Evaluation Committee to engage a financial consultant to assess town finances, cost limited to $10,000 or less. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve an increase in the vehicle limit from 60 vehicles to 110 vehicles for Ally Motors, Inc. in connection with the Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 934 Temple Street
To approve an increase in the vehicle limit from 60 vehicles to 110 vehicles for Ally Motors, Inc. in connection with the Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 934 Temple Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve an increase in the vehicle limit from 60 vehicles to 110 vehicles for Ally Motors, Inc. in connection with the Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 934 Temple Street. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Call for a sole assessment center for the position of Fire Chief
To call for a sole assessment center for the position of Fire Chief
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to call for a sole assessment center for the position of Fire Chief. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Reappoint Ronald Rock to the position of Non-voting Member of the Whitman Recreation Commission for a three-year term, through June 30, 2022
To reappoint Ronald Rock to the position of Non-voting Member of the Whitman Recreation Commission for a three-year term, through June 30, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to reappoint Ronald Rock to the position of Non-voting Member of the Whitman Recreation Commission for a three-year term, through June 30, 2022. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Appoint Alfred Cunningham to the position of Deputy Director- Operations, WEMA for a one year term, through June 30, 2020
To appoint Alfred Cunningham to the position of Deputy Director- Operations, WEMA for a one year term, through June 30, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to appoint Alfred Cunningham to the position of Deputy Director- Operations, WEMA for a one year term, through June 30, 2020. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the renewal of the Fortune Tellers License for Starr's Tarot Cards (Amanda Cole) on the premises located at 418 Bedford Street
To approve the renewal of the Fortune Tellers License for Starr's Tarot Cards (Amanda Cole) on the premises located at 418 Bedford Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the renewal of the Fortune Tellers License for Starr's Tarot Cards (Amanda Cole) on the premises located at 418 Bedford Street. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Reappoint Kevin J. Dalton to the position of Constable for a three-year term, through August 27, 2022, subject to the receipt of the required documentation
To reappoint Kevin J. Dalton to the position of Constable for a three-year term, through August 27, 2022, subject to the receipt of the required documentation
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to reappoint Kevin J. Dalton to the position of Constable for a three-year term, through August 27, 2022, subject to the receipt of the required documentation. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Appoint George Vemis to the position of Constable for a three-year term, through August 6, 2022
To appoint George Vemis to the position of Constable for a three-year term, through August 6, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to appoint George Vemis to the position of Constable for a three-year term, through August 6, 2022. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Accept with regret the notification of retirement from Chief of Police Scott D. Benton, effective September 16, 2019
To accept with regret the notification of retirement from Chief of Police Scott D. Benton, effective September 16, 2019
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept with regret the notification of retirement from Chief of Police Scott D. Benton, effective September 16, 2019. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Appoint Timothy P. Hanlon to the position of Chief of Police effective upon retirement of the current chief, compensation to be negotiated
To appoint Timothy P. Hanlon to the position of Chief of Police effective upon retirement of the current chief, compensation to be negotiated
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to appoint Timothy P. Hanlon to the position of Chief of Police effective upon retirement of the current chief, compensation to be negotiated. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Appoint Joseph E. Bombardier to the position of Deputy Chief of Police effective upon the elevation of the current deputy chief, compensation to be negotiated
To appoint Joseph E. Bombardier to the position of Deputy Chief of Police effective upon the elevation of the current deputy chief, compensation to be negotiated
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to appoint Joseph E. Bombardier to the position of Deputy Chief of Police effective upon the elevation of the current deputy chief, compensation to be negotiated. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Appoint Patrick D. Burtt-Henderson to the position of Police Sergeant effective upon the elevation of a current police sergeant
To appoint Patrick D. Burtt-Henderson to the position of Police Sergeant effective upon the elevation of a current police sergeant
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to appoint Patrick D. Burtt-Henderson to the position of Police Sergeant effective upon the elevation of a current police sergeant. 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; and (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares
From the minutes
“At 8:16 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; and (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. Second Mr. Bezanson. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes. Vice Chairman Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes... So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 8:35 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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