MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
May 5, 2020
13 recorded votes, 5 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. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. 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. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Reaffirm our commitment to using the statutory method in determining the assessment for the schools for FY21
To reaffirm our commitment to using the statutory method in determining the assessment for the schools for FY21
The minutes say only that the motion failed; they do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to reaffirm our commitment to using the statutory method in determining the assessment for the schools for FY21. Second Mr. Bezanson. Mr. Salvucci asked if Hanson will reimburse us and Mr. Evans stated no. Mr. Salvucci then asked why we should do this and Mr. Evans stated it will keep the schools from taking a hit and having to rebuild. Mr. LaMattina stated that he feels we are casting blame in the wrong direction. The previous administration is responsible and the problem was swept under the rug. We cannot blame the people of Hanson and by voting this, we are forcing the schools into a 1/12 budget. If they are making cuts and using stabilization, then we should come to a compromise. Ms. Connolly began to object and Mr. LaMattina asked the chairman for a point of order and to move the vote. Mr. Evans suggested Mr. Salvucci remove the motion from the floor and allow him to gather more information to bring back to the Board at a later date. Mr. Salvucci refused to remove the motion. The motion did not carry.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Direct Mr. Evans to advise the Regional Agreement Amendment Committee that Whitman is supporting the statutory assessment method for the school district budget beginning in FY2021; and has no interest
To direct Mr. Evans to advise the Regional Agreement Amendment Committee that Whitman is supporting the statutory assessment method for the school district budget beginning in FY2021; and has no interest in a compromise with the Town of Hanson
Yes: Bezanson, Kowalski, LaMattina, SalvucciNo: Evans
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to direct Mr. Evans to advise the Regional Agreement Amendment Committee that Whitman is supporting the statutory assessment method for the school district budget beginning in FY2021; and has no interest in a compromise with the Town of Hanson. Second Mr. Bezanson. Roll call vote: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans- no; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 4-1..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Extend the deadline for applications for tax exemptions and deferrals under MGL c.59, §5 [18A]; residential exemptions under ML c.59, §5C; and small commercial exemptions under ML c.59, §51 to June 1,
To extend the deadline for applications for tax exemptions and deferrals under MGL c.59, §5 [18A]; residential exemptions under ML c.59, §5C; and small commercial exemptions under ML c.59, §51 to June 1, 2020, as authorized by c.53, §10(a) (iv) of the Acts of 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to extend the deadline for applications for tax exemptions and deferrals under MGL c.59, §5 [18A]; residential exemptions under ML c.59, §5C; and small commercial exemptions under ML c.59, §51 to June 1, 2020, as authorized by c.53, §10(a) (iv) of the Acts of 2020. Second Mr. Bezanson. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Cancel the 2020 Memorial Day Parade due to a public health emergency
To cancel the 2020 Memorial Day Parade due to a public health emergency
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to cancel the 2020 Memorial Day Parade due to a public health emergency. Second Mr. Bezanson. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Rescind the Class II Auto Dealer's License for Japy, Inc., dba Star Auto Sales & Service on the premises located at 470 Temple Street
To rescind the Class II Auto Dealer's License for Japy, Inc., dba Star Auto Sales & Service on the premises located at 470 Temple Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to rescind the Class II Auto Dealer's License for Japy, Inc., dba Star Auto Sales & Service on the premises located at 470 Temple Street. Second Mr. Bezanson. Mr. Lynam noted the licensee is no longer conducting business at this location. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Set the Annual Town Meeting for Monday, June 22, 2020
To set the Annual Town Meeting for Monday, June 22, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to set the Annual Town Meeting for Monday, June 22, 2020. Second Mr. Bezanson. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Rescind his previous motion
To rescind his previous motion
The minutes say only that the motion failed; they do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Chairman Kowalski MOVED to rescind his previous motion. Second Mr. LaMattina. The motion did not carry.” (Motion: Kowalski, second: LaMattina)
Publicly address an offer from Hanson at a future meeting of the Board of Selectmen
To publicly address an offer from Hanson at a future meeting of the Board of Selectmen
The minutes say only that the motion failed; they do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. LaMattina MOVED to publicly address an offer from Hanson at a future meeting of the Board of Selectmen. Second Mr. Evans. The motion did not carry.” (Motion: LaMattina, second: Evans)
Authorize Town Administrator Francis Lynam to contact John Stanbrook, Town Administrator for the Town of Hanson, and advise him that the Board of Selectmen reaffirmed its position for using the statut
To authorize Town Administrator Francis Lynam to contact John Stanbrook, Town Administrator for the Town of Hanson, and advise him that the Board of Selectmen reaffirmed its position for using the statutory assessment method for the school district budget and will consider suggestions proposed by the Hanson Board of Selectmen regarding a compromise for FY2021
Yes: Bezanson, Evans, Kowalski, LaMattinaNo: Salvucci
From the minutes
“Mr. LaMattina MOVED to authorize Town Administrator Francis Lynam to contact John Stanbrook, Town Administrator for the Town of Hanson, and advise him that the Board of Selectmen reaffirmed its position for using the statutory assessment method for the school district budget and will consider suggestions proposed by the Hanson Board of Selectmen regarding a compromise for FY2021. Second Mr. Bezanson. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - no; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 4-1..” (Motion: LaMattina, second: Bezanson)
Set the Annual Town Election hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
To set the Annual Town Election hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. LaMattina MOVED to set the Annual Town Election hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Second Mr. Evans. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: LaMattina, second: Evans)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 10:15 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Second Mr. Bezanson. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. 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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