MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
June 30, 2020
10 recorded votes, 0 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
Nominate Dr. Kowalski to the position of Chairman
To nominate Dr. Kowalski to the position of Chairman
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to nominate Dr. Kowalski to the position of Chairman. Second Mr. Bezanson. Hearing no other nominations, Mr. Lynam called for a vote in connection with the motion on the floor. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Dr. Kowalski - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Nominate Mr. Salvucci for the position of Vice Chairman
To nominate Mr. Salvucci for the position of Vice Chairman
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to nominate Mr. Salvucci for the position of Vice Chairman. Second Mr. LaMattina. Hearing no other nominations, Chairman Kowalski asked for a vote in connection with the motion on the floor. 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: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Nominate Mr. Bezanson for the position of Clerk
To nominate Mr. Bezanson for the position of Clerk
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to nominate Mr. Bezanson for the position of Clerk. Second Mr. LaMattina. Hearing no other nominations, Chairman Kowalski asked for a vote in connection with the motion on the floor. 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: LaMattina)
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)
Accept with regret the resignation of Jill Getchell from the position of Member of the Council on Aging, effective March 11, 2020
To accept with regret the resignation of Jill Getchell from the position of Member of the Council on Aging, effective March 11, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept with regret the resignation of Jill Getchell from the position of Member of the Council on Aging, effective March 11, 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)
Approve the request of Barbara Garvey to be appointed to the position of Member of the Council on Aging for a three-year term, effective July 18, 2020, through June 30, 2022, in order to fill an exist
To approve the request of Barbara Garvey to be appointed to the position of Member of the Council on Aging for a three-year term, effective July 18, 2020, through June 30, 2022, in order to fill an existing vacancy
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Barbara Garvey to be appointed to the position of Member of the Council on Aging for a three-year term, effective July 18, 2020, through June 30, 2022, in order to fill an existing vacancy. Second Mr. Bezanson. Mr. Bezanson asked if a person has to be a resident of the town in order to be appointed to a board or committee. Mr. Lynam stated that currently a person does not have to be a resident of the town to be appointed to a board or committee but that could change if the article on the Town Meeting warrant related to this issue is approved. He went on to say that Barbara Garvey has been with the Council on Aging for 15 years and she will be retiring in a couple of weeks. A new director has been hired and Barbara will be helpful during the transition. Mr. Evans asked if a plan is in place to fill the position in the Town Clerks office. Mr. Lynam advised Mr. Evans that the vacancy has to be posted in house initially because it is a union position. The Town Clerk will have to decide who to hire as the Assistant Town Clerk. If the current administrative assistant is promoted, someone will be hired to fill that position. If that is the case, the Town Clerk has asked for permission to hire a temporary appointment, which will require the consent of the union. He went on to say a retired employee has expressed interest in helping out through the presidential election which would save the Town Clerk from having to train someone during such a busy time. Chairman Kowalski called for a vote in connection with the motion on the floor. 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)
Approve the request of Elaine Williams, Administrative Assistant to the Board of Health, for a line item transfer in the amount of $80.00 from line item #206 (Assistant Health Inspector) to line item
To approve the request of Elaine Williams, Administrative Assistant to the Board of Health, for a line item transfer in the amount of $80.00 from line item #206 (Assistant Health Inspector) to line item #205 (Animal Inspector)
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Elaine Williams, Administrative Assistant to the Board of Health, for a line item transfer in the amount of $80.00 from line item #206 (Assistant Health Inspector) to line item #205 (Animal Inspector). 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)
Approve the request of Town Administrator Francis Lynam for a line item transfer in the amount of $435.60 from line item #11 (Longevity) to line item #7 (Administrative Assistant)
To approve the request of Town Administrator Francis Lynam for a line item transfer in the amount of $435.60 from line item #11 (Longevity) to line item #7 (Administrative Assistant)
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Town Administrator Francis Lynam for a line item transfer in the amount of $435.60 from line item #11 (Longevity) to line item #7 (Administrative Assistant). 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)
Adjourn the meeting and to enter 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 personne
To adjourn the meeting and to enter 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 of 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 8:01 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adjourn the meeting and to enter 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 of 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; 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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