MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
February 9, 2021
17 recorded votes, 1 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
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED to approve bill and payroll warrants. Second Mr. LaMattina. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Dr. Kowalski - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; and Acting Chairman Salvucci - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Kowalski, second: LaMattina)
Accept correspondence in the Read File
To accept correspondence in the Read File
From the minutes
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED to accept correspondence in the Read File. Second Mr. LaMattina. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Dr. Kowalski - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; and Acting Chairman Salvucci - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Kowalski, second: LaMattina)
Approve the Open Session minutes of 12/18/20, 12/22/20, 1/5/21, 1/19/21 and 1/26/21
To approve the Open Session minutes of the following meetings: 12/18/20; 12/22/20; 1/5/21; 1/19/21; 1/26/21
From the minutes
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED, second by Mr. Bezanson, to approve the Open Session minutes of the following meetings: 12/18/20; 12/22/20; 1/5/21; 1/19/21; 1/26/21: Roll call vote: unanimous.” (Motion: Kowalski, second: Bezanson)
Approve the Open Session minutes of 12/22/20 and 1/11/21
To approve the Open Session minutes of the following meetings: 12/22/20; 1/11/21
Yes: Evans, Kowalski, LaMattina, SalvucciAbstained: BezansonThe minutes list 12/22/20 in both groups of minutes approved under this motion.
From the minutes
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED, second by Mr. Bezanson, to approve the Open Session minutes of the following meetings: ... 12/22/20; 1/11/21: Roll call vote: 4-0-1 (Mr. Bezanson abstained).” (Motion: Kowalski, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of Council on Aging Director Mary Holland for permission to continue to maintain/offer fuel assistance and podiatrist services by appointment only
To approve the request of Council on Aging Director Mary Holland for permission to continue to maintain/offer fuel assistance and podiatrist services by appointment only
From the minutes
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED to approve the request of Council on Aging Director Mary Holland for permission to continue to maintain/offer fuel assistance and podiatrist services by appointment only. Second Mr. LaMattina. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Dr. Kowalski - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; and Acting Chairman Salvucci - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Kowalski, second: LaMattina)
Approve the request of Chief Hanlon to appoint Christopher Ezepik to the position of full-time Patrolman, effective March 1, 2021
To approve the request of Chief Hanlon to appoint Christopher Ezepik to the position of full-time Patrolman, effective March 1, 2021
From the minutes
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED to approve the request of Chief Hanlon to appoint Christopher Ezepik to the position of full-time Patrolman, effective March 1, 2021. Second Mr. LaMattina. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Dr. Kowalski - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; and Acting Chairman Salvucci - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Kowalski, second: LaMattina)
Accept the resignation of Todd Engstrom from the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, effective January 25, 2021
To accept the resignation of Todd Engstrom from the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, effective January 25, 2021
From the minutes
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED to accept the resignation of Todd Engstrom from the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, effective January 25, 2021. Second Mr. LaMattina. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Dr. Kowalski - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; and Acting Chairman Salvucci - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Kowalski, second: LaMattina)
Approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to appoint election workers for 2021 in accordance with the list provided; and to set the Annual Town Election hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
To approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to appoint election workers for 2021 in accordance with the list provided; and to set the Annual Town Election hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. LaMattina MOVED to approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to appoint election workers for 2021 in accordance with the list provided; and to set the Annual Town Election hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Second Dr. Kowalski. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Dr. Kowalski - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; and Acting Chairman Salvucci - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: LaMattina, second: Kowalski)
Rescind the appointment of Lisa M. Green from the following positions, effective February 5, 2021: Affirmative Action Representative, Auction Permit Agent, Assistant Parking Clerk, Claim Agent, Buildi
To rescind the appointment of Lisa M. Green from the following positions, effective February 5, 2021: Affirmative Action Representative, Auction Permit Agent, Assistant Parking Clerk, Claim Agent, Buildings, Facilities & Capital Expenditures Committee (Member), By-law Study Committee (Member), Fair Housing Committee, Fair Housing Officer, Interim Town Administrator and Special Police Officer
From the minutes
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED to rescind the appointment of Lisa M. Green from the following positions, effective February 5, 2021: Affirmative Action Representative, Auction Permit Agent, Assistant Parking Clerk, Claim Agent, Buildings, Facilities & Capital Expenditures Committee (Member), By-law Study Committee (Member), Fair Housing Committee, Fair Housing Officer, Interim Town Administrator and Special Police Officer. Second Mr. Bezanson. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Dr. Kowalski - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; and Acting Chairman Salvucci - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Kowalski, second: Bezanson)
Appoint Lincoln Heineman to the following positions: Affirmative Action Representative, Auction Permit Agent, By-law Study Committee (Member), Claim Agent, Fair Housing Committee, Fair Housing Officer
To appoint Lincoln Heineman to the following positions: Affirmative Action Representative, Auction Permit Agent, By-law Study Committee (Member), Claim Agent, Fair Housing Committee, Fair Housing Officer, Assistant Parking Clerk and Special Police Officer through June 30, 2021; and Buildings, Facilities & Capital Expenditures Committee (Member, indefinite term) in order to fill the existing vacancies
From the minutes
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED to appoint Lincoln Heineman to the following positions: Affirmative Action Representative, Auction Permit Agent, By-law Study Committee (Member), Claim Agent, Fair Housing Committee, Fair Housing Officer, Assistant Parking Clerk and Special Police Officer through June 30, 2021; and Buildings, Facilities & Capital Expenditures Committee (Member, indefinite term) in order to fill the existing vacancies. Second Mr. LaMattina. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Dr. Kowalski - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; and Acting Chairman Salvucci - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Kowalski, second: LaMattina)
Rescind the appointment of Michele Hayes from the position of Assistant Treasurer-Collector, effective December 31, 2020
(with regret) to rescind the appointment of Michele Hayes from the position of Assistant Treasurer-Collector, effective December 31, 2020
From the minutes
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED (with regret) to rescind the appointment of Michele Hayes from the position of Assistant Treasurer-Collector, effective December 31, 2020. Second Mr. LaMattina. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Dr. Kowalski - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; and Acting Chairman Salvucci - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Kowalski, second: LaMattina)
Appoint Sharon LoPiccolo to the position of Assistant Treasurer- Collector, through June 30, 2021
To appoint Sharon LoPiccolo to the position of Assistant Treasurer- Collector, through June 30, 2021
From the minutes
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED to appoint Sharon LoPiccolo to the position of Assistant Treasurer- Collector, through June 30, 2021. Second Mr. Bezanson. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Dr. Kowalski - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; and Acting Chairman Salvucci - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Kowalski, second: Bezanson)
Open the annual and special Town Meeting warrants and to close same on March 5, 2021
To open the annual and special Town Meeting warrants and to close same on March 5, 2021
From the minutes
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED to open the annual and special Town Meeting warrants and to close same on March 5, 2021. Second Mr. Bezanson. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Dr. Kowalski - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; and Acting Chairman Salvucci - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Kowalski, second: Bezanson)
Approve the Contract of Employment for the Town Administrator Transition Consultant between the Town of Whitman and Francis J. Lynam for the period January 27, 2021, through February 28, 2021
To approve the Contract of Employment for the Town Administrator Transition Consultant between the Town of Whitman and Francis J. Lynam for the period January 27, 2021, through February 28, 2021
From the minutes
“Mr. LaMattina MOVED to approve the Contract of Employment for the Town Administrator Transition Consultant between the Town of Whitman and Francis J. Lynam for the period January 27, 2021, through February 28, 2021. Second Dr. Kowalski. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Dr. Kowalski - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; and Acting Chairman Salvucci - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: LaMattina, second: Kowalski)
Pro-rate license fees for licenses issued to Carousel Family Fun Center for calendar year 2020 as follows: Amusement/Live Entertainment….$18.24 Common Victualler……………….$ 9.12 Sunday Entertainment……………
To pro-rate license fees for licenses issued to Carousel Family Fun Center for calendar year 2020 as follows: Amusement/Live Entertainment….$18.24 Common Victualler……………….$ 9.12 Sunday Entertainment…………….$27.36 Automatic Amusement Device…...$185.28; and to issue a credit in the amount of $560.00 to said licensee to be applied to license fees due in calendar year 2021 (this vote was taken as a result of the business only being allowed to operate for a total of 19 weeks during 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic)
From the minutes
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED to pro-rate license fees for licenses issued to Carousel Family Fun Center for calendar year 2020 as follows: Amusement/Live Entertainment….$18.24 Common Victualler……………….$ 9.12 Sunday Entertainment…………….$27.36 Automatic Amusement Device…...$185.28; and to issue a credit in the amount of $560.00 to said licensee to be applied to license fees due in calendar year 2021 (this vote was taken as a result of the business only being allowed to operate for a total of 19 weeks during 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic). Second Mr. LaMattina. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Dr. Kowalski - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; and Acting Chairman Salvucci - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Kowalski, second: LaMattina)
Move into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaini
Into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(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 7:27 p.m. Dr. Kowalski MOVED into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(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; Dr. Kowalski - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; and Acting Chairman Salvucci - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Kowalski, second: Bezanson)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 7:37 p.m. Dr. Kowalski MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Second Mr. LaMattina. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Dr. Kowalski - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; and Acting Chairman Salvucci - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Kowalski, 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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