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April 20, 2021
18 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, March 23, 2021
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, March 23, 2021
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, March 23, 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)
Approve the application of Mokshrudra, Inc., dba Whitman Liquors, in connection with the All Alcohol Package Goods Store Liquor License for a change of location from 682 Bedford Street to 421 Bedford
To approve the application of Mokshrudra, Inc., dba Whitman Liquors, in connection with the All Alcohol Package Goods Store Liquor License for a change of location from 682 Bedford Street to 421 Bedford Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the application of Mokshrudra, Inc., dba Whitman Liquors, in connection with the All Alcohol Package Goods Store Liquor License for a change of location from 682 Bedford Street to 421 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)
Accept the revisions to the Town of Whitman COVID-19 Protocols for Employees with respect to travel, specifically section 8 and section 8b, as well as revisions made to the Staff Travel Notice
To accept the revisions to the Town of Whitman COVID-19 Protocols for Employees with respect to travel, specifically section 8 and section 8b, as well as revisions made to the Staff Travel Notice
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept the revisions to the Town of Whitman COVID-19 Protocols for Employees with respect to travel, specifically section 8 and section 8b, as well as revisions made to the Staff Travel Notice. 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)
Postpone the Annual Town Election from May 3, 2021, to Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. (with a rain date of Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.) or if necessary to Monday, June 7, 2021 at 6:00 p.
To postpone the Annual Town Election from May 3, 2021, to Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. (with a rain date of Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.) or if necessary to Monday, June 7, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. (with the possibility of a substitute Town Moderator), subject to availability of outdoor space on the grounds of the Whitman-Hanson Regional High School
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to postpone the Annual Town Election from May 3, 2021, to Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. (with a rain date of Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.) or if necessary to Monday, June 7, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. (with the possibility of a substitute Town Moderator), subject to availability of outdoor space on the grounds of the Whitman-Hanson Regional High School. 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 draft version of Article 2 as presented by Mr. Heineman
To approve the draft version of Article 2 as presented by Mr. Heineman
From the minutes
“Mr. LaMattina MOVED to approve the draft version of Article 2 as presented by Mr. Heineman. Second Mr. Bezanson. Mr. LaMattina thanked Mr. Heineman, Mr. Lytle and Mr. Lynam for all of their hard work. Mr. Evans expressed concern with long time employees not being paid equal to employees of other towns. 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: LaMattina, second: Bezanson)
Authorize in-person early voting from Monday, May 10, 2021, through Thursday, May 13, 2021, during normal business hours, subject to review by the Board of Health
To authorize in-person early voting from Monday, May 10, 2021, through Thursday, May 13, 2021, during normal business hours, subject to review by the Board of Health
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans MOVED to authorize in-person early voting from Monday, May 10, 2021, through Thursday, May 13, 2021, during normal business hours, subject to review by the Board of Health. 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: Evans, second: Salvucci)
Sign the warrant calling for the May 15, 2021, Annual Town Election
To sign the warrant calling for the May 15, 2021, Annual Town Election
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to sign the warrant calling for the May 15, 2021, Annual Town Election. 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 license renewals for the following license holders for the period May 1, 2021, through April 30, 2022, subject to the submission of renewal paperwork, renewal fees and current tax status: 1. F
To approve license renewals for the following license holders for the period May 1, 2021, through April 30, 2022, subject to the submission of renewal paperwork, renewal fees and current tax status: 1. Fuel Storage Licenses a. Whitman Burial Vault/Watertown Engineering, 1200 Auburn Street b. The Stop & Shop Company, LLC #444, 465 Bedford Street c. TMC II Realty, dba Carey's, 672 Bedford Street d. Jiffy Lube International #1918, 691 Bedford Street e. Whitman Middle School, 100 Corthell Avenue f. Department of Public Works, 100 Essex Street g. Ceejay Realty Trust (Joseph Saccone), 106 Essex Street h. Conley School, 100 Forest Street i. Bullet Realty Co., dba T&K Asphalt Services, 7 Industrial Way j. Duval School, 60 Regal Street k. Trillium Fuel, dba Whitman Gas, 180 South Avenue l. OM South Avenue LLC, 311 South Avenue m. A.L. Prime Energy Consultant, Inc., 79 Temple Street n. Cumberland
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve license renewals for the following license holders for the period May 1, 2021, through April 30, 2022, subject to the submission of renewal paperwork, renewal fees and current tax status: 1. Fuel Storage Licenses a. Whitman Burial Vault/Watertown Engineering, 1200 Auburn Street b. The Stop & Shop Company, LLC #444, 465 Bedford Street c. TMC II Realty, dba Carey's, 672 Bedford Street d. Jiffy Lube International #1918, 691 Bedford Street e. Whitman Middle School, 100 Corthell Avenue f. Department of Public Works, 100 Essex Street g. Ceejay Realty Trust (Joseph Saccone), 106 Essex Street h. Conley School, 100 Forest Street i. Bullet Realty Co., dba T&K Asphalt Services, 7 Industrial Way j. Duval School, 60 Regal Street k. Trillium Fuel, dba Whitman Gas, 180 South Avenue l. OM South Avenue LLC, 311 South Avenue m. A.L. Prime Energy Consultant, Inc., 79 Temple Street n. Cumberland Farms, Inc., 280 Temple Street o. MKPM Whitman, LLC, dba New World, 359 Bedford Street 2. Junk Collector's Licenses a. Joseph Saccone (J. Saccone & Sons, Inc.), 106 Essex Street b. Peter J. Perry (P.J. Perry Trucking), 70 Kendrick Street c. Environmental Pick Up Corp., dba Conway Scrap Metal, 36 Vincent Street 3. Junk Dealer's Licenses a. Joseph Saccone (J. Saccone & Sons, Inc.), 106 Essex Street b. JC's Things (Carl Danforth), 356 South Avenue c. Whitman Estate Furniture, 356 South Avenue, Unit C 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 Michael Ganshirt on behalf of Whitman & Hanson Dollars for Scholars to erect a fundraising thermometer on the front lawn of Town Hall from April through the end of May
To approve the request of Michael Ganshirt on behalf of Whitman & Hanson Dollars for Scholars to erect a fundraising thermometer on the front lawn of Town Hall from April through the end of May
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Michael Ganshirt on behalf of Whitman & Hanson Dollars for Scholars to erect a fundraising thermometer on the front lawn of Town Hall from April through the end of May. 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 Michael Ganshirt on behalf of Whitman & Hanson Dollars for Scholars to declare April as "Dollars for Scholars Month"
To approve the request of Michael Ganshirt on behalf of Whitman & Hanson Dollars for Scholars to declare April as "Dollars for Scholars Month"
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Michael Ganshirt on behalf of Whitman & Hanson Dollars for Scholars to declare April as "Dollars for Scholars Month". 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 Stephen Morse on behalf of Whitman VFW Post 697 to hold its annual Buddy Poppy Drive at Stop & Shop and the Whitman Post Office on May 29 & 30, 2021
To approve the request of Stephen Morse on behalf of Whitman VFW Post 697 to hold its annual Buddy Poppy Drive at Stop & Shop and the Whitman Post Office on May 29 & 30, 2021
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Stephen Morse on behalf of Whitman VFW Post 697 to hold its annual Buddy Poppy Drive at Stop & Shop and the Whitman Post Office on May 29 & 30, 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)
Approve the request of the Board of Health for permission to use the Animal Shelter, Essex Street, for a Drive-Thru Rabies Clinic for dogs and cats on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:0
To approve the request of the Board of Health for permission to use the Animal Shelter, Essex Street, for a Drive-Thru Rabies Clinic for dogs and cats on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of the Board of Health for permission to use the Animal Shelter, Essex Street, for a Drive-Thru Rabies Clinic for dogs and cats on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. 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 recommendation of the Council on Aging to nominate Mary Holland to serve as the Town's representative on the Board of Directors for Old Colony Elder Services for the period July 1, 2021, t
To approve the recommendation of the Council on Aging to nominate Mary Holland to serve as the Town's representative on the Board of Directors for Old Colony Elder Services for the period July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the recommendation of the Council on Aging to nominate Mary Holland to serve as the Town's representative on the Board of Directors for Old Colony Elder Services for the period July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022. 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)
Amend the 2/9/21 appointment of Lincoln Heineman to the position of Claim Agent to reflect a term expiration date of June 30, 2023
To amend the 2/9/21 appointment of Lincoln Heineman to the position of Claim Agent to reflect a term expiration date of June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to amend the 2/9/21 appointment of Lincoln Heineman to the position of Claim Agent to reflect a term expiration date of June 30, 2023. 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)
Reappoint Sara Lansing to the position of Veterans' Agent/Veterans' Graves Officer/Veterans' Services Officer, through April 30, 2022
To reappoint Sara Lansing to the position of Veterans' Agent/Veterans' Graves Officer/Veterans' Services Officer, through April 30, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to reappoint Sara Lansing to the position of Veterans' Agent/Veterans' Graves Officer/Veterans' Services Officer, through April 30, 2022. 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 8:44 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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