MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
December 17, 2019
14 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
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 (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 6:01 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 (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. 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 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, November 19, 2019
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, November 19, 2019
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Approve the petition of Massachusetts Electric Company and Verizon New England, Inc. for permission to allow National Grid to install Pole 7 on Viking Drive in order to extend pole line on Kenwood Dri
To approve the petition of Massachusetts Electric Company and Verizon New England, Inc. for permission to allow National Grid to install Pole 7 on Viking Drive in order to extend pole line on Kenwood Drive and to provide future maintenance for the service for Heritage Park; and to require National Grid to provide advance notice to the Town of Whitman prior to the removal of any light fixtures and attachments owned by the Town, effective immediately
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve the petition of Massachusetts Electric Company and Verizon New England, Inc. for permission to allow National Grid to install Pole 7 on Viking Drive in order to extend pole line on Kenwood Drive and to provide future maintenance for the service for Heritage Park; and to require National Grid to provide advance notice to the Town of Whitman prior to the removal of any light fixtures and attachments owned by the Town, effective immediately. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Renew the following licenses for calendar year 2020 subject to payment of license fee; no outstanding tax issues, the submittal of all required documents and the approvals, where required, of the Buil
To renew the following licenses for calendar year 2020 subject to payment of license fee; no outstanding tax issues, the submittal of all required documents and the approvals, where required, of the Building and Fire Departments: All Alcohol Club Liquor Licenses All Alcohol Package Goods Store Liquor Licenses Amusement/Live Entertainment Licenses Automatic Amusement Device Licenses Class I Auto Dealer's Licenses Class II Auto Dealer's Licenses Common Victualler's Licenses Common Victualler's All Alcohol Liquor Licenses Common Victualler's Wine & Malt Liquor Licenses Congregate Housing Licenses Farmer Series Pouring Permits General On-Premises All Alcohol Licenses General On-Premises Wine & Malt Licenses Public Entertainment on Sunday Licenses Rooming House Licenses Wine & Malt Package Goods Store Liquor Licenses
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to renew the following licenses for calendar year 2020 subject to payment of license fee; no outstanding tax issues, the submittal of all required documents and the approvals, where required, of the Building and Fire Departments: All Alcohol Club Liquor Licenses All Alcohol Package Goods Store Liquor Licenses Amusement/Live Entertainment Licenses Automatic Amusement Device Licenses Class I Auto Dealer's Licenses Class II Auto Dealer's Licenses Common Victualler's Licenses Common Victualler's All Alcohol Liquor Licenses Common Victualler's Wine & Malt Liquor Licenses Congregate Housing Licenses Farmer Series Pouring Permits General On-Premises All Alcohol Licenses General On-Premises Wine & Malt Licenses Public Entertainment on Sunday Licenses Rooming House Licenses Wine & Malt Package Goods Store Liquor Licenses Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Extend the closing time for Club and Common Victualler Liquor License holders to 2:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 1, 2020, for New Year's Eve celebrations
To extend the closing time for Club and Common Victualler Liquor License holders to 2:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 1, 2020, for New Year's Eve celebrations
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to extend the closing time for Club and Common Victualler Liquor License holders to 2:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 1, 2020, for New Year's Eve celebrations. Second Mr. Lamattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Accept the resignation of Deborah Bondzie from the position of Member of the Economic Development Committee, effective November 26, 2019
To accept the resignation of Deborah Bondzie from the position of Member of the Economic Development Committee, effective November 26, 2019
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to accept the resignation of Deborah Bondzie from the position of Member of the Economic Development Committee, effective November 26, 2019. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Appoint Justin Evans to the position of Member of the Buildings, Facilities and Capital Expenditures Committee, through June 30, 2021, in order to fill and existing vacancy
To appoint Justin Evans to the position of Member of the Buildings, Facilities and Capital Expenditures Committee, through June 30, 2021, in order to fill and existing vacancy
Yes: Bezanson, LaMattina, SalvucciAbstained: Evans
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to appoint Justin Evans to the position of Member of the Buildings, Facilities and Capital Expenditures Committee, through June 30, 2021, in order to fill and existing vacancy. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 3-0-1 (Mr. Evans abstained).” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Accept the decision of the Board of Health to release all responsibilities in connection with the oversight of the Animal Control Department; and for the office of the Board of Selectmen/Town Administ
To accept the decision of the Board of Health to release all responsibilities in connection with the oversight of the Animal Control Department; and for the office of the Board of Selectmen/Town Administrator/Assistant Town Administrator to take temporary responsibility of the Animal Control Department, effective January 1, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to accept the decision of the Board of Health to release all responsibilities in connection with the oversight of the Animal Control Department; and for the office of the Board of Selectmen/Town Administrator/Assistant Town Administrator to take temporary responsibility of the Animal Control Department, effective January 1, 2020. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Join with the Town of Hanson in engaging an audit of the WHRSD in an amount not to exceed $30,000
To join with the Town of Hanson in engaging an audit of the WHRSD in an amount not to exceed $30,000
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to join with the Town of Hanson in engaging an audit of the WHRSD in an amount not to exceed $30,000. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Enter into a power purchase agreement with PowerOptions
To enter into a power purchase agreement with PowerOptions
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to enter into a power purchase agreement with PowerOptions. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Table action on the Policy for Accepting and Expending Gifts
To table action on the Policy for Accepting and Expending Gifts
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to table action on the Policy for Accepting and Expending Gifts. Second Mr. Lamattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 7:45 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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