MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
April 15, 2022
4 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 May 2, 2022, Town Meeting warrant as presented
To approve the May 2, 2022, Town Meeting warrant as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. LaMattina MOVED to approve the May 2, 2022, Town Meeting warrant as presented. Second Mr. Evans. Mr. Bezanson asked for information in connection with the WHRSDC meeting held Wednesday night. Mr. Heineman advised the Board that the School Committee acknowledged there are savings to be had in the busing expense. The committee voted to reduce the non-mandated and operating assessments to both towns and the new assessments are reflected in the warrant. Mr. LaMattina noted it was a collective effort where the methodology was changed to benefit Whitman and Hanson, resulting in a savings of $583,000 related to non-mandated busing. A savings is also seen in the lowering of the assessment. There is no reduction in the overall budget or services. The District will receive the savings from the state through transportation reimbursement. Mr. Bezanson asked how much savings the town has missed out on due to this methodology not being used until now. Whitman resident John Galvin advised Mr. Bezanson that the methodology came from the Mass. Association of Regional Schools. It is difficult to say how far back it could have been used, but he feels the town lost a lot of money. Mr. Evans stated that he feels other regional school districts will adopt this method and the state will most likely drop the reimbursement rate. Chairman Kowalski asked about the by-law regarding banning roosters and the town having to transport roosters from town if approved. Mr. Heineman stated he will seek an opinion from town counsel. When asked by Mr. Salvucci about Article 30, Mr. Heineman stated WHCA can only be paid the funds that are in the account and all receipts for FY22 will be sent to WHCA. Mr. Evans asked if Article 29 will be amended on the floor to include submitted revenues. Mr. Heineman agreed to ask town counsel and the town accountant for assistance on this issue. Chairman Kowalski asked for a vote in connection with the motion on the floor. So voted 5-0.” (Motion: LaMattina, second: Evans)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 10:28 a.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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