MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
January 28, 2020
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Carl F. Kowalski, Brian J. Bezanson, Randolph G. LaMattina, Justin R. Evans
Absent: Daniel L. Salvucci
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, December 17, 2019
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Yes: Bezanson, Evans, LaMattinaAbstained: Kowalski
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, December 17, 2019. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 3-0-1 (Chairman Kowalski abstained).” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, January 14, 2020
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, January 14, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Refer by-law revision for the flood plain to the Planning Board
To refer by-law revision for the flood plain to the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to refer by-law revision for the flood plain to the Planning Board. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Adopt the Password Construction Guidelines Policy
To adopt the Password Construction Guidelines Policy
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to adopt the Password Construction Guidelines Policy. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Adopt the Electioneering during Absentee and Early Voting Policy
To adopt the Electioneering during Absentee and Early Voting Policy
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to adopt the Electioneering during Absentee and Early Voting Policy. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Sign the warrant for the March 3, 2020, Presidential Primary Election
To sign the warrant for the March 3, 2020, Presidential Primary Election
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to sign the warrant for the March 3, 2020, Presidential Primary Election. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Approve the application of Marylou's for a change of address in connection with the Common Victualler's License currently held at 564 Washington Street for its new location at 180 South Avenue
To approve the application of Marylou's for a change of address in connection with the Common Victualler's License currently held at 564 Washington Street for its new location at 180 South Avenue
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve the application of Marylou's for a change of address in connection with the Common Victualler's License currently held at 564 Washington Street for its new location at 180 South Avenue. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Seek a Civil Service written exam for an appointment list for fire chief, reserving the right to utilize other alternatives, including an assessment center if a written exam does not become available
To seek a Civil Service written exam for an appointment list for fire chief, reserving the right to utilize other alternatives, including an assessment center if a written exam does not become available
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to seek a Civil Service written exam for an appointment list for fire chief, reserving the right to utilize other alternatives, including an assessment center if a written exam does not become available. 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 21a, (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel; and (3) to discuss strate
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; and (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining 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 7:30 p.m. Mr. Bezanson 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; and (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining 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 Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 4-0..” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 7:40 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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