MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
January 4, 2022
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Carl F. Kowalski, Brian J. Bezanson, Randolph G. LaMattina, Justin R. Evans
Absent: Daniel L. Salvucci
Every vote, in order
Approve bill and payroll warrants
To approve bill and payroll warrants
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve bill and payroll warrants. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Accept correspondence in the Read File
To accept correspondence in the Read File
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to accept correspondence in the Read File. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Adopt the Town of Whitman Integrated Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness and Hazard Mitigation Plan 2021 Update
To adopt the Town of Whitman Integrated Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness and Hazard Mitigation Plan 2021 Update
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to adopt the Town of Whitman Integrated Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness and Hazard Mitigation Plan 2021 Update. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Accept the resignation of William White from the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, effective December 20, 2021
To accept the resignation of William White from the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, effective December 20, 2021
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to accept the resignation of William White from the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, effective December 20, 2021. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Approve the request of Christine Morse for permission to use the Town Hall auditorium on Saturday, March 5, 2022, for the purpose of holding a beauty pageant to benefit the Miss Whitman Scholarship Or
To approve the request of Christine Morse for permission to use the Town Hall auditorium on Saturday, March 5, 2022, for the purpose of holding a beauty pageant to benefit the Miss Whitman Scholarship Organization, dependent upon the state of the health of the Town at the time of the event
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve the request of Christine Morse for permission to use the Town Hall auditorium on Saturday, March 5, 2022, for the purpose of holding a beauty pageant to benefit the Miss Whitman Scholarship Organization, dependent upon the state of the health of the Town at the time of the event. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Approve the request of Dawn Byers, on behalf of the Whitman Cultural Council for permission to use the Town Hall auditorium on Sunday, March 13, 2022, for "A Great Day for the Irish" (a singing perfor
To approve the request of Dawn Byers, on behalf of the Whitman Cultural Council for permission to use the Town Hall auditorium on Sunday, March 13, 2022, for "A Great Day for the Irish" (a singing performance by Ruth Harcovitz); Sunday, April 2, 2022, for "Champagne, Cake and Art"; to bring back the Summer Concert Series on June 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2022; and to hold a Cultural Festival at the Town Park on Saturday, June 25, 2022, dependent upon the state of the health of the Town at the time of the events (with the exception of outdoor events)
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve the request of Dawn Byers, on behalf of the Whitman Cultural Council for permission to use the Town Hall auditorium on Sunday, March 13, 2022, for "A Great Day for the Irish" (a singing performance by Ruth Harcovitz); Sunday, April 2, 2022, for "Champagne, Cake and Art"; to bring back the Summer Concert Series on June 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2022; and to hold a Cultural Festival at the Town Park on Saturday, June 25, 2022, dependent upon the state of the health of the Town at the time of the events (with the exception of outdoor events). Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Approve the request of the American Legion Post #22 to conduct a Tollbooth Fundraiser on Saturday, April 23, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with a rain date of Saturday, May 14, 2022
To approve the request of the American Legion Post #22 to conduct a Tollbooth Fundraiser on Saturday, April 23, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with a rain date of Saturday, May 14, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve the request of the American Legion Post #22 to conduct a Tollbooth Fundraiser on Saturday, April 23, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with a rain date of Saturday, May 14, 2022. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Approve the request of the Whitman Area Toy Drive to hold a Tollbooth Fundraiser on Saturday, September 3, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m
To approve the request of the Whitman Area Toy Drive to hold a Tollbooth Fundraiser on Saturday, September 3, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve the request of the Whitman Area Toy Drive to hold a Tollbooth Fundraiser on Saturday, September 3, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Approve the request of the Knights of Columbus to hold a Tollbooth Fundraiser on Saturday, October 8, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
To approve the request of the Knights of Columbus to hold a Tollbooth Fundraiser on Saturday, October 8, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve the request of the Knights of Columbus to hold a Tollbooth Fundraiser on Saturday, October 8, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Approve the January 31, 2022, special Town Meeting warrant as amended by Town Counsel
To approve the January 31, 2022, special Town Meeting warrant as amended by Town Counsel
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve the January 31, 2022, special Town Meeting warrant as amended by Town Counsel. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Amend paragraph 2 of the Town of Whitman Quarantine Guidelines to read "Fully vaccinated employees who have come into close contact with a COVID-19 positive individual do not need to quarantine. Howev
To amend paragraph 2 of the Town of Whitman Quarantine Guidelines to read "Fully vaccinated employees who have come into close contact with a COVID-19 positive individual do not need to quarantine. However, they shall wear a mask for the next 10 days. They should also test on the 5th day of masking. If at any point the employee develops symptoms, they should immediately begin to quarantine and test before returning to work. If the test is negative they can return to work immediately"; and to adopt said guidelines as amended
From the minutes
“Mr. LaMattina MOVED to amend paragraph 2 of the Town of Whitman Quarantine Guidelines to read "Fully vaccinated employees who have come into close contact with a COVID-19 positive individual do not need to quarantine. However, they shall wear a mask for the next 10 days. They should also test on the 5th day of masking. If at any point the employee develops symptoms, they should immediately begin to quarantine and test before returning to work. If the test is negative they can return to work immediately"; and to adopt said guidelines as amended. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: LaMattina, second: Bezanson)
All Town owned buildings remain open to the public by appointment only at least through January 11, 2022; and effective January 5, 2022, masks must be worn at all times by everyone, including employee
That all Town owned buildings remain open to the public by appointment only at least through January 11, 2022; and effective January 5, 2022, masks must be worn at all times by everyone, including employees, while inside Town owned buildings
From the minutes
“Mr. LaMattina MOVED that all Town owned buildings remain open to the public by appointment only at least through January 11, 2022; and effective January 5, 2022, masks must be worn at all times by everyone, including employees, while inside Town owned buildings. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: LaMattina, second: Bezanson)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 6:50 p.m. Mr. Bezanson MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
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