MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
June 8, 2021
11 recorded votes, 2 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. Heineman called for a vote in connection with the motion on the floor. 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. Evans. Hearing no other nominations, Chairman Kowalski asked for a vote in connection with the motion on the floor. So voted 5-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: Evans)
Nominate Mr. Bezanson for the position of Clerk
To nominate Mr. Bezanson for the position of Clerk
From the minutes
“Mr. LaMattina MOVED to nominate Mr. Bezanson for the position of Clerk. Second Mr. Evans. Hearing no other nominations, Chairman Kowalski asked for a vote in connection with the motion on the floor. So voted 5-0.” (Motion: LaMattina, second: Evans)
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, 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, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the FY2022 annual appointments as listed in a document on file in the Board of Selectmen's office
To approve the FY2022 annual appointments as listed in a document on file in the Board of Selectmen's office
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the FY2022 annual appointments as listed in a document on file in the Board of Selectmen's office. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of Joel Thomas to be reappointed to the position of Constable for a three-year term, through June 27, 2024, subject to the receipt of an updated Public Officials' Bond
To approve the request of Joel Thomas to be reappointed to the position of Constable for a three-year term, through June 27, 2024, subject to the receipt of an updated Public Officials' Bond
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Joel Thomas to be reappointed to the position of Constable for a three-year term, through June 27, 2024, subject to the receipt of an updated Public Officials' Bond. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of Charlene Conway for a special Amusement/Live Entertainment License on the premises located at 1055 Auburn Street (Carousel Family Fun Center) on Saturday, June 26, 2021, from 10
To approve the request of Charlene Conway for a special Amusement/Live Entertainment License on the premises located at 1055 Auburn Street (Carousel Family Fun Center) on Saturday, June 26, 2021, from 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. for a private, adult-only roller skating event
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Charlene Conway for a special Amusement/Live Entertainment License on the premises located at 1055 Auburn Street (Carousel Family Fun Center) on Saturday, June 26, 2021, from 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. for a private, adult-only roller skating event. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Order Loretta, a dog owned by Casey Mahoney, be muzzled when not on her own property, until September
To order Loretta, a dog owned by Casey Mahoney, be muzzled when not on her own property, until September
The minutes say only that the motion failed; they do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to order Loretta, a dog owned by Casey Mahoney, be muzzled when not on her own property, until September. Attorney Sumners advised the Board that in order to make a requirement, the Board must make a finding of a nuisance dog or a dangerous dog. The case can also be dismissed. Chairman Kowalski asked if a requirement can be put in place if the case is dismissed. Attorney Sumners said no, if the case is dismissed, the Board does not have statutory authority to order a muzzle and the Animal Control Officer can order the dog be muzzled only until the hearing is held. Mr. Bezanson's motion did not carry.” (Motion: Bezanson)
Dismiss the complaint pursuant to M.G.L., Chapter 140, Section 157 and Whitman's Dog Control Regulation XXVII Section XI submitted by Walter and Marie Aylward of 650 South Avenue against a dog alleged
To dismiss the complaint pursuant to M.G.L., Chapter 140, Section 157 and Whitman's Dog Control Regulation XXVII Section XI submitted by Walter and Marie Aylward of 650 South Avenue against a dog allegedly owned or harbored by Casey Mahoney of 50 Perry Avenue
Yes: Evans, LaMattina, SalvucciNo: Bezanson, Kowalski
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans MOVED to dismiss the complaint pursuant to M.G.L., Chapter 140, Section 157 and Whitman's Dog Control Regulation XXVII Section XI submitted by Walter and Marie Aylward of 650 South Avenue against a dog allegedly owned or harbored by Casey Mahoney of 50 Perry Avenue. Second Mr. Salvucci, so voted 3-2 (Chairman Kowalski and Mr. Bezanson voted against).” (Motion: Evans, second: Salvucci)
Adjourn the meeting and 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
To adjourn the meeting and 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
From the minutes
“At 8:49 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adjourn the meeting and 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. 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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