MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
March 1, 2022
17 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)
Enter into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and a grievance filed by the Whitman Police Union, as an open meeting may hav
To enter into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and a grievance filed by the Whitman Police Union, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the town as declared by the chair
From the minutes
“At 6:31 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to enter into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and a grievance filed by the Whitman Police Union, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the town as declared by the chair. Second Mr. Bezanson. Roll call voted 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 Sunlite Auto Sales, Inc. (Maureen Foley) to change the name of the business on the Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located 909 Temple Street
To approve the application of Sunlite Auto Sales, Inc. (Maureen Foley) to change the name of the business on the Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located 909 Temple Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the application of Sunlite Auto Sales, Inc. (Maureen Foley) to change the name of the business on the Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located 909 Temple Street. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Rescind the Class II Auto Dealer's License for Sunlite Auto Sales, Inc., dba Auto Advisors and Associates on the premises located at 909 Temple Street
To rescind the Class II Auto Dealer's License for Sunlite Auto Sales, Inc., dba Auto Advisors and Associates on the premises located at 909 Temple Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to rescind the Class II Auto Dealer's License for Sunlite Auto Sales, Inc., dba Auto Advisors and Associates on the premises located at 909 Temple Street. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Accept the resignation of Steven Cacciatore from the position of Associate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, effective January 31, 2022
To accept the resignation of Steven Cacciatore from the position of Associate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, effective January 31, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept the resignation of Steven Cacciatore from the position of Associate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, effective January 31, 2022. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Accept the resignation of Joseph Cunningham from the position of Member of the Recreation Commission, effective February 17, 2022
To accept the resignation of Joseph Cunningham from the position of Member of the Recreation Commission, effective February 17, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept the resignation of Joseph Cunningham from the position of Member of the Recreation Commission, effective February 17, 2022. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of Ryan Tully to be appointed to the position of Member of the Recreation Commission for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30, 2022, in order to fill an existing vac
To approve the request of Ryan Tully to be appointed to the position of Member of the Recreation Commission for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30, 2022, in order to fill an existing vacancy
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Ryan Tully to be appointed to the position of Member of the Recreation Commission for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30, 2022, in order to fill an existing vacancy. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Accept the resignation of June O'Leary from the position of Member of the Recreation Commission, effective February 16, 2022
To accept the resignation of June O'Leary from the position of Member of the Recreation Commission, effective February 16, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept the resignation of June O'Leary from the position of Member of the Recreation Commission, effective February 16, 2022. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of June O'Leary to be appointed to the position of Non-voting Associate member of the Recreation Commission for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30, 2022, in order
To approve the request of June O'Leary to be appointed to the position of Non-voting Associate member of the Recreation Commission for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30, 2022, in order to fill an existing vacancy
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of June O'Leary to be appointed to the position of Non-voting Associate member of the Recreation Commission for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30, 2022, in order to fill an existing vacancy. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of Kathleen Evans to be appointed to the position of Member of the Recreation Commission for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30, 2023, in order to fill an existing
To approve the request of Kathleen Evans to be appointed to the position of Member of the Recreation Commission for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30, 2023, in order to fill an existing vacancy
Yes: Bezanson, Kowalski, LaMattina, SalvucciAbstained: Evans
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Kathleen Evans to be appointed to the position of Member of the Recreation Commission for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30, 2023, in order to fill an existing vacancy. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 4-0-1 (Mr. Evans abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Rescind the vote of the Board of February 15, 2022, to approve the request of Dawn Byers on behalf of the Whitman Cultural Council for a Three-Day Liquor License on Friday, April 21, 2022, through Sun
To rescind the vote of the Board of February 15, 2022, to approve the request of Dawn Byers on behalf of the Whitman Cultural Council for a Three-Day Liquor License on Friday, April 21, 2022, through Sunday, April 23, 2022, for the Champagne, Cake & Art Show; and to waive the fee for said permit
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to rescind the vote of the Board of February 15, 2022, to approve the request of Dawn Byers on behalf of the Whitman Cultural Council for a Three-Day Liquor License on Friday, April 21, 2022, through Sunday, April 23, 2022, for the Champagne, Cake & Art Show; and to waive the fee for said permit. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0. (The vote to rescind was due to the license being granted for the incorrect dates).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of Dawn Byers on behalf of the Whitman Cultural Council for a Three-Day Liquor License on Friday, April 1, 2022, through Sunday, April 3, 2022, for the Champagne, Cake & Art Show;
To approve the request of Dawn Byers on behalf of the Whitman Cultural Council for a Three-Day Liquor License on Friday, April 1, 2022, through Sunday, April 3, 2022, for the Champagne, Cake & Art Show; and to waive the fee for said permit
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Dawn Byers on behalf of the Whitman Cultural Council for a Three-Day Liquor License on Friday, April 1, 2022, through Sunday, April 3, 2022, for the Champagne, Cake & Art Show; and to waive the fee for said permit. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of Chris George on behalf of the Whitman Baseball & Softball Association to conduct its Opening Day Parade on Saturday, April 23, 2022, beginning at 9:00 a.m., with a rain date of
To approve the request of Chris George on behalf of the Whitman Baseball & Softball Association to conduct its Opening Day Parade on Saturday, April 23, 2022, beginning at 9:00 a.m., with a rain date of April 30, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Chris George on behalf of the Whitman Baseball & Softball Association to conduct its Opening Day Parade on Saturday, April 23, 2022, beginning at 9:00 a.m., with a rain date of April 30, 2022. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of Chris George on behalf of the Whitman Baseball & Softball Association to conduct a toll booth fundraiser in the center of town on Saturday, June 4, 2022, with a rain date of Sat
To approve the request of Chris George on behalf of the Whitman Baseball & Softball Association to conduct a toll booth fundraiser in the center of town on Saturday, June 4, 2022, with a rain date of Saturday, June 11, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Chris George on behalf of the Whitman Baseball & Softball Association to conduct a toll booth fundraiser in the center of town on Saturday, June 4, 2022, with a rain date of Saturday, June 11, 2022. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request to allow D.A.R.E. Officer Kevin Harrington to attend the 2022 NASRO National School Safety Conference in Aurora, Colorado from July 3-8, 2022
To approve the request to allow D.A.R.E. Officer Kevin Harrington to attend the 2022 NASRO National School Safety Conference in Aurora, Colorado from July 3-8, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request to allow D.A.R.E. Officer Kevin Harrington to attend the 2022 NASRO National School Safety Conference in Aurora, Colorado from July 3-8, 2022. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 7:51 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
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