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August 11, 2020
24 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
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)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, June 9, 2020
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, June 9, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, June 9, 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 Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, June 23, 2020
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, June 23, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, June 23, 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 Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, June 30, 2020
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, June 30, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, June 30, 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 Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, July 14, 2020
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, July 14, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, July 14, 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 Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, July 28, 2020
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, July 28, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, July 28, 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 application of European Auto Sales, Inc. for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 305 Temple Street
To approve the application of European Auto Sales, Inc. for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 305 Temple Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the application of European Auto Sales, Inc. for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 305 Temple Street. 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 application of Old Colony Brewing, Inc. for a Farmer Series Pouring Permit on the premises located at 599 Washington Street subject to the receipt of the mailing, advertising and license f
To approve the application of Old Colony Brewing, Inc. for a Farmer Series Pouring Permit on the premises located at 599 Washington Street subject to the receipt of the mailing, advertising and license fees; final inspection/approval of the Building Commissioner, Fire Chief and Board of Health; and approval of the ABCC
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the application of Old Colony Brewing, Inc. for a Farmer Series Pouring Permit on the premises located at 599 Washington Street subject to the receipt of the mailing, advertising and license fees; final inspection/approval of the Building Commissioner, Fire Chief and Board of Health; and approval of the ABCC. Second Mr. Bezanson. Mr. Joubert expressed concern with parking, considering this will be a 68-seat establishment. John Duval stated that although he is happy with a very active center of town, there is a need for a quick turnover of parking spaces, especially when there is another large project being planned across the street. He went on to say that he wants everyone to be successful, but not at the expense of other businesses. Craig Duval and John Samuelson shared the same concerns. Mr. Curran explained that the Town adopted the center of town as a mixed use overlay district which allows for apartments above businesses; and Mr. Nash was not required to appear before the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mr. Nash noted that his request for 68 seats was based on seating at his current location and he realizes that Mr. Curran will set the actual occupancy limit. Mr. Curran stated that he does not feel there will be an issue with parking because of the hours Mr. Nash will be operating. Mr. Joubert stated that he does not want his lot used for parking for this business. Mr. Nash stated that parking will be addressed on his website. Mr. Duval stated that other business owners will have no recourse if customers of the brewery park in front of their stores; and asked the Board for some type of relief. Mr. Bezanson asked if a 30 minute parking limit should be considered. Mr. Lynam reminded the Board that this issue has been addressed three times in the last 18 years. Each time a proposal was made to limit parking to 1 or 2 hours, most merchants were opposed to it. He also stated that a 30 minute parking limit serves no one. Mr. Duval stated that he would not be opposed to a 2 hour parking limit before 5:00 p.m. Mr. Samuelson did not agree due to the fact that some of his clients may be at his place of business for more than 2 hours. Mr. Salvucci noted that a lot of employees of the businesses in the center of town park on Washington Street as opposed to the town parking lot. He does not want to see any business kept from opening in the center of town and feels there has to be a reasonable solution. Mr. Nash advised that he is not open before 5:00 p.m. His business hours are 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday; noon to 10:00 p.m. Saturday; and noon to 8:00 p.m. Sunday. Because he has a full time job, he is generally not open weekdays except for special occasions such as St. Patrick's Day. Mr. Samuelson stated that his employees park in front of his business. Mr. Lynam stated that Town Hall employees have been instructed not to park in front of Town Hall; and suggested Mr. Samuelson consider asking his employees to park elsewhere. Parking spaces cannot be allocated for any particular business; therefore, everyone needs to work together. If parking becomes a problem, the Selectmen's office will work to find a solution. Mr. Samuelson stated that he thinks it is unfair that his employees should have to walk a half mile to get to work. Mr. Lynam pointed out that his employees are actually taking parking spaces away from his customers. Mr. Samuelson also noted that he is open Monday through Friday until 8:00 p.m. and conceded that parking probably won't be much of an issue. 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: Bezanson)
Approve the application of Old Colony Brewing, Inc. for a Common Victualler's License on the premises located at 599 Washington Street subject to receipt of the license fee and final inspection/approv
To approve the application of Old Colony Brewing, Inc. for a Common Victualler's License on the premises located at 599 Washington Street subject to receipt of the license fee and final inspection/approval of the Building Commissioner and Board of Health
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the application of Old Colony Brewing, Inc. for a Common Victualler's License on the premises located at 599 Washington Street subject to receipt of the license fee and final inspection/approval of the Building Commissioner and Board of Health. 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)
Move the question (A)
To move the question
From the minutes
“motion was made by Mr. LaMattina to move the question. Second Mr. Salvucci. 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: Salvucci)
Adopt the Town of Whitman COVID-19 Travel Policy as presented
To adopt the Town of Whitman COVID-19 Travel Policy as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adopt the Town of Whitman COVID-19 Travel Policy as presented. 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 Clerk Dawn Varley to close Town Hall offices on Tuesday, September 1, 2020, and Tuesday, November 3, 2020, with the exception of the Town Clerk's office which will be open
To approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to close Town Hall offices on Tuesday, September 1, 2020, and Tuesday, November 3, 2020, with the exception of the Town Clerk's office which will be open for election purposes only
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to close Town Hall offices on Tuesday, September 1, 2020, and Tuesday, November 3, 2020, with the exception of the Town Clerk's office which will be open for election purposes only. 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 appointment of Patricia Redfern from the position of Matron, effective July 1, 2020
To rescind the appointment of Patricia Redfern from the position of Matron, effective July 1, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to rescind the appointment of Patricia Redfern from the position of Matron, effective July 1, 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)
Renew the Fortune Teller's License for Starr's Tarot Cards on the premises located at 418 Bedford Street
To renew the Fortune Teller's License for Starr's Tarot Cards on the premises located at 418 Bedford Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to renew the Fortune Teller's License for Starr's Tarot Cards on the premises located at 418 Bedford Street. 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 Clerk Dawn Varley to sign the September 1, 2020, State Primary Election Warrant
To approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to sign the September 1, 2020, State Primary Election Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to sign the September 1, 2020, State Primary Election Warrant. 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 Memorandum of Agreement Regarding Annual Stipend for the Assistant Town Clerk between the Town of Whitman and OPEIU, Local 6, signed on August 4, 2020
To approve the Memorandum of Agreement Regarding Annual Stipend for the Assistant Town Clerk between the Town of Whitman and OPEIU, Local 6, signed on August 4, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Memorandum of Agreement Regarding Annual Stipend for the Assistant Town Clerk between the Town of Whitman and OPEIU, Local 6, signed on August 4, 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)
Ratify the agreement between the Town of Whitman and OPEIU, Local 6, authorizing temporary employment in the Town Clerk's office due to an existing vacancy
To ratify the agreement between the Town of Whitman and OPEIU, Local 6, authorizing temporary employment in the Town Clerk's office due to an existing vacancy
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to ratify the agreement between the Town of Whitman and OPEIU, Local 6, authorizing temporary employment in the Town Clerk's office due to an existing vacancy. 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)
Authorize Assistant Town Administrator Lisa Green to contact Ransom Consulting and request an updated proposal for additional assessment work required to identify the cost to clean up the regal Proper
To authorize Assistant Town Administrator Lisa Green to contact Ransom Consulting and request an updated proposal for additional assessment work required to identify the cost to clean up the regal Property site; and to apply for a site assessment grant through the MassDevelopment Brownfield Redevelopment Fund to fund the cost of the additional work
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to authorize Assistant Town Administrator Lisa Green to contact Ransom Consulting and request an updated proposal for additional assessment work required to identify the cost to clean up the regal Property site; and to apply for a site assessment grant through the MassDevelopment Brownfield Redevelopment Fund to fund the cost of the additional work. 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)
Place the following ballot question on the November 3, 2020, State/Presidential Election ballot: Shall the Town of Whitman accept sections 3 to 7, inclusive, of Chapter 44B of the General Laws, as app
To place the following ballot question on the November 3, 2020, State/Presidential Election ballot: Shall the Town of Whitman accept sections 3 to 7, inclusive, of Chapter 44B of the General Laws, as approved by Whitman Town Meeting on July 27, 2020, a summary of which appears below? Sections 3 through 7 of Chapter 44B of the Massachusetts General Laws, also known as the Massachusetts Community Preservation Act, provide a local option to establish a dedicated funding source for the (1) acquisition, creation and preservation of open space; (2) acquisition, preservation, rehabilitation and restoration of historic resources; (3) acquisition, creation, preservation, rehabilitation and restoration of land for recreational use; (4) acquisition, creation, preservation and support of community housing; and (5) rehabilitation or restoration of open space and community housing. Examples of open sp
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to place the following ballot question on the November 3, 2020, State/Presidential Election ballot: Shall the Town of Whitman accept sections 3 to 7, inclusive, of Chapter 44B of the General Laws, as approved by Whitman Town Meeting on July 27, 2020, a summary of which appears below? Sections 3 through 7 of Chapter 44B of the Massachusetts General Laws, also known as the Massachusetts Community Preservation Act, provide a local option to establish a dedicated funding source for the (1) acquisition, creation and preservation of open space; (2) acquisition, preservation, rehabilitation and restoration of historic resources; (3) acquisition, creation, preservation, rehabilitation and restoration of land for recreational use; (4) acquisition, creation, preservation and support of community housing; and (5) rehabilitation or restoration of open space and community housing. Examples of open space and recreational properties include parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, drinking water supplies, and conservation areas. In Whitman, the Act will be funded by an additional surcharge of One Percent (1%) on the annual tax levy on real property to be assessed beginning in Fiscal Year 2022, which begins July 1, 2021, and by annual distributions from a state community preservation trust fund. Only communities that accept the Act receive a distribution from this state trust fund. The following will be exempt from the surcharge: (1) property owned and occupied as a domicile by any person who qualifies for low income housing or low or moderate income senior housing in Whitman, as defined in Section 2 of said Act; and (2) $100,000 of the value of each taxable parcel of residential real property. Exemptions and abatements of real property will not be affected by this surcharge, and a taxpayer receiving such an abatement or exemption will also receive a prorated reduction of the surcharge. If accepted, a Community Preservation Committee composed of local citizens will be established to study local needs, possibilities, and resources and to make recommendations on the use of the funds, and all expenditures must be approved by Town Meeting. The Act will only take effect in Whitman if a majority of the voters voting on this question vote in the affirmative. 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)
Allow limited Senior Volunteer activity as outlined in "Operating Procedure - Whitman COA Workplace Volunteers" submitted by the Director of the Council on Aging
To allow limited Senior Volunteer activity as outlined in "Operating Procedure - Whitman COA Workplace Volunteers" submitted by the Director of the Council on Aging
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to allow limited Senior Volunteer activity as outlined in "Operating Procedure - Whitman COA Workplace Volunteers" submitted by the Director of the Council on Aging. 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)
Extend the Energy Purchase Agreement between the Town of Whitman and Constellation Energy, effective December 1, 2020, through December 1, 2021
To extend the Energy Purchase Agreement between the Town of Whitman and Constellation Energy, effective December 1, 2020, through December 1, 2021
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to extend the Energy Purchase Agreement between the Town of Whitman and Constellation Energy, effective December 1, 2020, through December 1, 2021. 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)
Move into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21a, (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detriment
Into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21a, (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 9:27 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21a, (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; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 9:43 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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