MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
September 28, 2021
15 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
“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 Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, August 24, 2021
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, August 24, 2021
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the petition of Massachusetts Electric Company and Verizon New England, Inc. for permission to allow National Grid to install new JO pole P4, P3 and P2 on Pine Street
To approve the petition of Massachusetts Electric Company and Verizon New England, Inc. for permission to allow National Grid to install new JO pole P4, P3 and P2 on Pine Street
Yes: Bezanson, Kowalski, LaMattina, SalvucciAbstained: Evans
From the minutes
“Mr. LaMattina MOVED to approve the petition of Massachusetts Electric Company and Verizon New England, Inc. for permission to allow National Grid to install new JO pole P4, P3 and P2 on Pine Street. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 4-0-1 (Mr. Evans abstained).” (Motion: LaMattina, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of the Town Clerk to issue a warrant for unlicensed dogs to the Animal Control Officer
To approve the request of the Town Clerk to issue a warrant for unlicensed dogs to the Animal Control Officer
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of the Town Clerk to issue a warrant for unlicensed dogs to the Animal Control Officer. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the application of Memorial Field Association, Inc. dba American Legion Post #22 for a change of officers/directors in connection with the All Alcohol Club License on the premises located at 3
To approve the application of Memorial Field Association, Inc. dba American Legion Post #22 for a change of officers/directors in connection with the All Alcohol Club License on the premises located at 33 Legion Parkway
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the application of Memorial Field Association, Inc. dba American Legion Post #22 for a change of officers/directors in connection with the All Alcohol Club License on the premises located at 33 Legion Parkway. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the application of Wicked Loft Café (Catherine Mitchell) for a Common Victualler's License on the premises located at 7 Marble Street, Unit B1 subject to receipt of the license fee and a lease
To approve the application of Wicked Loft Café (Catherine Mitchell) for a Common Victualler's License on the premises located at 7 Marble Street, Unit B1 subject to receipt of the license fee and a lease agreement; final approval of the Board of Health, Fire Chief and Building Commissioner; and surrender of the current license on the premises
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the application of Wicked Loft Café (Catherine Mitchell) for a Common Victualler's License on the premises located at 7 Marble Street, Unit B1 subject to receipt of the license fee and a lease agreement; final approval of the Board of Health, Fire Chief and Building Commissioner; and surrender of the current license on the premises. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Rescind the Common Victualler's License for Wicked Loft (Robert Peterson) on the premises located at 7 Marble Street, Unit B1
To rescind the Common Victualler's License for Wicked Loft (Robert Peterson) on the premises located at 7 Marble Street, Unit B1
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to rescind the Common Victualler's License for Wicked Loft (Robert Peterson) on the premises located at 7 Marble Street, Unit B1. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the application of M. Gately LLC, dba South Shore Auto Connection for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 581 Bedford Street subject to receipt of the license fee; fina
To approve the application of M. Gately LLC, dba South Shore Auto Connection for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 581 Bedford Street subject to receipt of the license fee; final inspection/approval of the Building Commissioner; and surrender of the current license on the premises
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the application of M. Gately LLC, dba South Shore Auto Connection for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 581 Bedford Street subject to receipt of the license fee; final inspection/approval of the Building Commissioner; and surrender of the current license on the premises. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Rescind the Class II Auto Dealer's License for Irving Auto Sales (Irving C. Small) on the premises located at 581 Bedford Street
To rescind the Class II Auto Dealer's License for Irving Auto Sales (Irving C. Small) on the premises located at 581 Bedford Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to rescind the Class II Auto Dealer's License for Irving Auto Sales (Irving C. Small) on the premises located at 581 Bedford Street. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Amend the motion made by Mr. Salvucci and to approve the request of Brittany Cavallo and Nicole Gifford to hold a Fall Carnival at Memorial Field on Saturday, October 30, 2021, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00
To amend the motion made by Mr. Salvucci and to approve the request of Brittany Cavallo and Nicole Gifford to hold a Fall Carnival at Memorial Field on Saturday, October 30, 2021, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. subject to a favorable ruling from the Ethics Commission and favorable opinion from Town Counsel
From the minutes
“Mr. LaMattina MOVED to amend the motion made by Mr. Salvucci and to approve the request of Brittany Cavallo and Nicole Gifford to hold a Fall Carnival at Memorial Field on Saturday, October 30, 2021, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. subject to a favorable ruling from the Ethics Commission and favorable opinion from Town Counsel. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: LaMattina, second: Bezanson)
Accept the resignation of James Chandler from the position of Member of the Economic Development Committee (Board of Appeals Rep.), effective September 9, 2021
To accept the resignation of James Chandler from the position of Member of the Economic Development Committee (Board of Appeals Rep.), effective September 9, 2021
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept the resignation of James Chandler from the position of Member of the Economic Development Committee (Board of Appeals Rep.), effective September 9, 2021. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Move 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 b
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 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 9:10 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED 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 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)
Approve the Contract of Employment between the Town of Whitman and Deputy Fire Chief Alfred M. Cunningham for the period October 1, 2021, through June 30, 2024, as presented
To approve the Contract of Employment between the Town of Whitman and Deputy Fire Chief Alfred M. Cunningham for the period October 1, 2021, through June 30, 2024, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. LaMattina MOVED to approve the Contract of Employment between the Town of Whitman and Deputy Fire Chief Alfred M. Cunningham for the period October 1, 2021, through June 30, 2024, as presented. Second Mr. Salvucci, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: LaMattina, second: Salvucci)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 9:36 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
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