MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
January 11, 2022
10 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)
For a 15 minute recess
For a 15 minute recess
From the minutes
“At 7:13 p.m. Mr. Evans MOVED for a 15 minute recess. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Bezanson)
Support the appointment Rogeria Medeiros-Kowalczykowski to the position of Assistant Town Administrator and to extend an offer of employment subject to successful negotiation of an employment agreemen
To support the appointment Rogeria Medeiros-Kowalczykowski to the position of Assistant Town Administrator and to extend an offer of employment subject to successful negotiation of an employment agreement and any further background checks deemed necessary
From the minutes
“Mr. LaMattina MOVED to support the appointment Rogeria Medeiros-Kowalczykowski to the position of Assistant Town Administrator and to extend an offer of employment subject to successful negotiation of an employment agreement and any further background checks deemed necessary. Second Mr. Bezanson. So voted 5-0.” (Motion: LaMattina, second: Bezanson)
Approve the recommendation of the Board of Health to require masks in all town buildings, including individual workspaces, until the next Board of Health meeting on January 25, 2022
To approve the recommendation of the Board of Health to require masks in all town buildings, including individual workspaces, until the next Board of Health meeting on January 25, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans amended the motion and MOVED to approve the recommendation of the Board of Health to require masks in all town buildings, including individual workspaces, until the next Board of Health meeting on January 25, 2022. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Bezanson)
Pass over the recommendation of the Board of Health that all boards, commissions and committees be offered 2 options for all meetings, one being that all meetings are either in person and televised fr
To pass over the recommendation of the Board of Health that all boards, commissions and committees be offered 2 options for all meetings, one being that all meetings are either in person and televised from the Selectmen's Meeting Room or two, to hold a Zoom meeting available to the public that will later be televised by WHCA, with the first meeting to be determined by the chair of boards, commissions or committees. Subsequent meetings will be determined at the discretion of the boards, commissions or committees as to which option they would like to take going forward. The Selectmen's meeting room will be on a first come first served basis with priority going to the Board of Selectmen. This recommendation to be revisited at the next Board of Health meeting on January 25, 2022
From the minutes
“He then amended his previous motion and MOVED to pass over the recommendation of the Board of Health that all boards, commissions and committees be offered 2 options for all meetings, one being that all meetings are either in person and televised from the Selectmen's Meeting Room or two, to hold a Zoom meeting available to the public that will later be televised by WHCA, with the first meeting to be determined by the chair of boards, commissions or committees. Subsequent meetings will be determined at the discretion of the boards, commissions or committees as to which option they would like to take going forward. The Selectmen's meeting room will be on a first come first served basis with priority going to the Board of Selectmen. This recommendation to be revisited at the next Board of Health meeting on January 25, 2022. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: LaMattina, second: Evans)
Accept the recommendation of the Board of Health to require all town employees to be fully vaccinated with a 6-week lead time in which to comply, with compliance defined by getting first, second or bo
To accept the recommendation of the Board of Health to require all town employees to be fully vaccinated with a 6-week lead time in which to comply, with compliance defined by getting first, second or booster vaccine, based on what is needed to be considered fully vaccinated, with exemptions allowed for religious or medical reasons; for the Board of Selectmen to discuss and determine if those with approved exemptions will be required to test weekly at their own expense; and to determine exemptions and the requirements for said exemptions, i.e. submittal of a signed doctors note for a medical exemption and submittal of an affidavit signed under pains and penalties of perjury stating such reasons for exemption for a religious exemption
Yes: Evans, KowalskiNo: Bezanson, LaMattina, Salvucci
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans MOVED to accept the recommendation of the Board of Health to require all town employees to be fully vaccinated with a 6-week lead time in which to comply, with compliance defined by getting first, second or booster vaccine, based on what is needed to be considered fully vaccinated, with exemptions allowed for religious or medical reasons; for the Board of Selectmen to discuss and determine if those with approved exemptions will be required to test weekly at their own expense; and to determine exemptions and the requirements for said exemptions, i.e. submittal of a signed doctors note for a medical exemption and submittal of an affidavit signed under pains and penalties of perjury stating such reasons for exemption for a religious exemption. Second Mr. Bezanson for discussion. Mr. Bezanson stated that he is against this. Mr. Salvucci agreed. Mr. LaMattina feels this is a policy decision and it does not sit well with him that the Board of Health is recommending this. He also feels getting vaccinated is a personal choice. Mr. Salvucci agreed. Mr. LaMattina acknowledged the benefit of being vaccinated, but suggested providing an incentive to get employees vaccinated however, he was not prepared to discuss possible incentives at this time. Chairman Kowalski called for a vote in connection with the motion on the floor. So voted 2-3 (Mr. Salvucci, Mr. Bezanson and Mr. LaMattina voted against).” (Motion: Evans, second: Bezanson)
Approve the recommendation of the Board of Health to allow the Council on Aging to permit entrance for individual pods of up to 10 senior citizens at a time, with said pods being allowed to enter the
To approve the recommendation of the Board of Health to allow the Council on Aging to permit entrance for individual pods of up to 10 senior citizens at a time, with said pods being allowed to enter the building and participate in activities as seen fit by the COA Director. Pods of 10 are not to include existing staff; all areas are to be cleaned in between each pod visit or activity; and activities must maintain social distancing and mask requirements at all times. In addition, this recommendation will be revisited at the next Board of Health meeting on January 25, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans MOVED to approve the recommendation of the Board of Health to allow the Council on Aging to permit entrance for individual pods of up to 10 senior citizens at a time, with said pods being allowed to enter the building and participate in activities as seen fit by the COA Director. Pods of 10 are not to include existing staff; all areas are to be cleaned in between each pod visit or activity; and activities must maintain social distancing and mask requirements at all times. In addition, this recommendation will be revisited at the next Board of Health meeting on January 25, 2022. Second Mr. Bezanson for discussion. Discussion ensued regarding the percentage rate of vaccinated seniors; whether or not other towns have closed their buildings to the public; and employee and citizen complaints regarding the closing of Whitman town-owned buildings. Chairman Kowalski expressed concern with the request of the COA Director to open her building for this purpose, but indicated she would have his vote. He then called for a vote in connection with the motion on the floor. So voted 5-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Bezanson)
Re-open all town-owned buildings to the public during regular business hours beginning Thursday, January 13, 2022, at 8:00 a.m
To re-open all town-owned buildings to the public during regular business hours beginning Thursday, January 13, 2022, at 8:00 a.m
From the minutes
“Mr. LaMattina MOVED to re-open all town-owned buildings to the public during regular business hours beginning Thursday, January 13, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. Second Mr. Salvucci, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: LaMattina, second: Salvucci)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 8:53 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Second Mr. Bezanson, 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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