MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
March 15, 2022
17 recorded votes, 0 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, February 15, 2022
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, February 15, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, March 1, 2022
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, March 1, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of Margaret Schnabel to be appointed to the position of Associate Member of the Historical Commission for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30, 2022
To approve the request of Margaret Schnabel to be appointed to the position of Associate Member of the Historical Commission for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Margaret Schnabel to be appointed to the position of Associate Member of the Historical Commission for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30, 2022. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to reappoint Adelaide M. Carew to the position of Registrar of Voters for the period April 1, 2022, through March 31, 2025
To approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to reappoint Adelaide M. Carew to the position of Registrar of Voters for the period April 1, 2022, through March 31, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to reappoint Adelaide M. Carew to the position of Registrar of Voters for the period April 1, 2022, through March 31, 2025. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of Kathleen Woodward on behalf of the Whitman Recreation Commission for permission to use the Town Hall Auditorium on Saturday, April 9, 2022, in order to conduct an egg hunt
To approve the request of Kathleen Woodward on behalf of the Whitman Recreation Commission for permission to use the Town Hall Auditorium on Saturday, April 9, 2022, in order to conduct an egg hunt
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Kathleen Woodward on behalf of the Whitman Recreation Commission for permission to use the Town Hall Auditorium on Saturday, April 9, 2022, in order to conduct an egg hunt. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Renew the Taxi/Livery License and Taxi/Livery Driver's Certificate for Eric Young, dba Sleipnir Transportation, 8 Danecca Drive, for the period April 1, 2022, through March 31, 2023, subject to the re
To renew the Taxi/Livery License and Taxi/Livery Driver's Certificate for Eric Young, dba Sleipnir Transportation, 8 Danecca Drive, for the period April 1, 2022, through March 31, 2023, subject to the receipt of all required paperwork and license fees
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to renew the Taxi/Livery License and Taxi/Livery Driver's Certificate for Eric Young, dba Sleipnir Transportation, 8 Danecca Drive, for the period April 1, 2022, through March 31, 2023, subject to the receipt of all required paperwork and license fees. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
All hourly employees who are not under a collective bargaining agreement be paid minimum wage in accordance with M.G.L., c.151, §1 and §7, effective immediately
That all hourly employees who are not under a collective bargaining agreement be paid minimum wage in accordance with M.G.L., c.151, §1 and §7, effective immediately
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED that all hourly employees who are not under a collective bargaining agreement be paid minimum wage in accordance with M.G.L., c.151, §1 and §7, effective immediately. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Move into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position o
Into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares; and pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A §21(a)(1) to discuss the physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of a Police Department employee; and pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(1) to discuss the physical condition or mental health, rather than profession competence, of a Police Department employee; and pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(1) to discuss the physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of a Police Department employee
From the minutes
“At 6:14 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares; and pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A §21(a)(1) to discuss the physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of a Police Department employee; and pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(1) to discuss the physical condition or mental health, rather than profession competence, of a Police Department employee; and pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(1) to discuss the physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of a Police Department employee. 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)
Reconvene in Open Session
To reconvene in Open Session
From the minutes
“MOVED to reconvene in Open Session. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (second: Bezanson)
Approve the application of Jai Maruti LLC, dba Whitman Convenience Store for a change of license classification in connection with the Wine & Malt Package Goods Store Liquor License currently held on
To approve the application of Jai Maruti LLC, dba Whitman Convenience Store for a change of license classification in connection with the Wine & Malt Package Goods Store Liquor License currently held on the premises located at 183 South Avenue to an All Alcohol Package Goods Store Liquor License, subject to the receipt of the license, advertising and mailing fees; and final approval of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the application of Jai Maruti LLC, dba Whitman Convenience Store for a change of license classification in connection with the Wine & Malt Package Goods Store Liquor License currently held on the premises located at 183 South Avenue to an All Alcohol Package Goods Store Liquor License, subject to the receipt of the license, advertising and mailing fees; and final approval of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 8:15 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Re-open the meeting in order to act on the application of Unique Auto Group, Inc
To re-open the meeting in order to act on the application of Unique Auto Group, Inc
From the minutes
“At 8:16 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to re-open the meeting in order to act on the application of Unique Auto Group, Inc. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the application of Unique Auto Group, Inc. (Elisangela DeOliveira) for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 263 Bedford Street, subject to final inspection/approval of t
To approve the application of Unique Auto Group, Inc. (Elisangela DeOliveira) for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 263 Bedford Street, subject to final inspection/approval of the Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the application of Unique Auto Group, Inc. (Elisangela DeOliveira) for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 263 Bedford Street, subject to final inspection/approval of the Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Rescind the Class II Auto Dealer's License for Michael Irish, dba MDI Auto Brokers & Repair on the premises located at 263 Bedford Street
To rescind the Class II Auto Dealer's License for Michael Irish, dba MDI Auto Brokers & Repair on the premises located at 263 Bedford Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to rescind the Class II Auto Dealer's License for Michael Irish, dba MDI Auto Brokers & Repair on the premises located at 263 Bedford Street. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 8:19 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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