MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
September 10, 2019
17 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Daniel L. Salvucci, Brian J. Bezanson, Randolph G. LaMattina, Justin R. Evans
Absent: Carl F. Kowalski
Every vote, in order
Approve bill and payroll warrants
To approve bill and payroll warrants
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve bill and payroll warrants. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Accept correspondence in the Read File
To accept correspondence in the Read File
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to accept correspondence in the Read File. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, August 20, 2019
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Yes: Evans, LaMattina, SalvucciAbstained: Bezanson
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, August 20, 2019. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 3-0-1 (Mr. Bezanson abstained).” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Move into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21a, (1) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence,
Into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21a, (1) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual; and (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. Bezanson MOVED into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21a, (1) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual; and (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. LaMattina. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; and Vice Chairman Salvucci - yes. So voted 4-0..” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Approve the application of Memorial Field Association, Inc., dba American Legion Post #22 for a change of officers/directors in connection with the All Alcohol Club Liquor License on the premises loca
To approve the application of Memorial Field Association, Inc., dba American Legion Post #22 for a change of officers/directors in connection with the All Alcohol Club Liquor License on the premises located at 33 Legion Parkway
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve the application of Memorial Field Association, Inc., dba American Legion Post #22 for a change of officers/directors in connection with the All Alcohol Club Liquor License on the premises located at 33 Legion Parkway. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Table action on Personnel Policies (Vacation)
To table action on Personnel Policies (Vacation)
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to table action on Personnel Policies (Vacation). Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Table action on the Contract of Employment for the incoming Chief of Police and Deputy Chief of Police
To table action on the Contract of Employment for the incoming Chief of Police and Deputy Chief of Police
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to table action on the Contract of Employment for the incoming Chief of Police and Deputy Chief of Police. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Approve the Retirement Agreement between the Town of Whitman and Scott D. Benton
To approve the Retirement Agreement between the Town of Whitman and Scott D. Benton
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve the Retirement Agreement between the Town of Whitman and Scott D. Benton. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Reappoint Nicole Nessralla to the position of Crossing Guard/Special Constable, through June 30, 2020
To reappoint Nicole Nessralla to the position of Crossing Guard/Special Constable, through June 30, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to reappoint Nicole Nessralla to the position of Crossing Guard/Special Constable, through June 30, 2020. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Approve the recommendation of Deputy Chief Hanlon to appoint Katrina Lee to the position of Matron, through June 30, 2020
To approve the recommendation of Deputy Chief Hanlon to appoint Katrina Lee to the position of Matron, through June 30, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve the recommendation of Deputy Chief Hanlon to appoint Katrina Lee to the position of Matron, through June 30, 2020. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Approve the request of Elaine Bergeron to be appointed to the position of Associate Member of the Historical Commission for a three-year term, through June 30, 2022
To approve the request of Elaine Bergeron to be appointed to the position of Associate Member of the Historical Commission for a three-year term, through June 30, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve the request of Elaine Bergeron to be appointed to the position of Associate Member of the Historical Commission for a three-year term, through June 30, 2022. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Call for a Sergeant's list from Civil Service
To call for a Sergeant's list from Civil Service
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to call for a Sergeant's list from Civil Service. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Call for a Police Officer (Permanent Reserve Intermittent) list from Civil Service
To call for a Police Officer (Permanent Reserve Intermittent) list from Civil Service
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to call for a Police Officer (Permanent Reserve Intermittent) list from Civil Service. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Approve the request of the Town Clerk to issue a warrant for unlicensed dogs to the Animal Control Officer
To approve the request of the Town Clerk to issue a warrant for unlicensed dogs to the Animal Control Officer
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve the request of the Town Clerk to issue a warrant for unlicensed dogs to the Animal Control Officer. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Set the FY2020 trash rate at $285.00 per unit
To set the FY2020 trash rate at $285.00 per unit
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to set the FY2020 trash rate at $285.00 per unit. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Move into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21(2), (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrime
Into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21(2), (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 8:55 p.m. Mr. LaMattina MOVED into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21(2), (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; and Vice Chairman Salvucci - yes. So voted 4-0..” (Motion: LaMattina, second: Bezanson)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 9:30 p.m. Mr. Bezanson MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
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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