MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
May 24, 2022
11 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Randolph G. LaMattina, Daniel L. Salvucci, Shawn M. Kain, Carl F. Kowalski
Absent: Justin R. Evans
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. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: LaMattina)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Friday, April 15, 2022
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Friday, April 15, 2022
Yes: Kowalski, LaMattina, SalvucciAbstained: Kain
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Friday, April 15, 2022. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 3-0-1 (Mr. Kain abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: LaMattina)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, April 26, 2022
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Yes: Kowalski, LaMattina, SalvucciAbstained: Kain
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 3-0-1 (Mr. Kain abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: LaMattina)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Monday, May 2, 2022
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Monday, May 2, 2022
Yes: Kowalski, LaMattina, SalvucciAbstained: Kain
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Monday, May 2, 2022. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 3-0-1 (Mr. Kain abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: LaMattina)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, May 10, 2022
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, May 10, 2022
Yes: Kowalski, LaMattina, SalvucciAbstained: Kain
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 3-0-1 (Mr. Kain abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: LaMattina)
Approve the application of C&B Retailers, Inc., dba Whitman News, for a Wine & Malt Package Goods Store Liquor License on the premises located at 410 Bedford Street, subject to receipt of the license
To approve the application of C&B Retailers, Inc., dba Whitman News, for a Wine & Malt Package Goods Store Liquor License on the premises located at 410 Bedford Street, subject to receipt of the license fee and approval of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the application of C&B Retailers, Inc., dba Whitman News, for a Wine & Malt Package Goods Store Liquor License on the premises located at 410 Bedford Street, subject to receipt of the license fee and approval of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: LaMattina)
Approve the recommendation of the Council on Aging to nominate Mary Holland to serve as the Town's representative on the Board of Directors for Old Colony Elder Services for the period July 1, 2022, t
To approve the recommendation of the Council on Aging to nominate Mary Holland to serve as the Town's representative on the Board of Directors for Old Colony Elder Services for the period July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the recommendation of the Council on Aging to nominate Mary Holland to serve as the Town's representative on the Board of Directors for Old Colony Elder Services for the period July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: LaMattina)
Appoint Robert Piccirilli to the position of Building Commissioner. He then amended the motion to appoint Robert Piccirilli to the position of Building Commissioner subject to successful negotiation o
To appoint Robert Piccirilli to the position of Building Commissioner. He then amended the motion to appoint Robert Piccirilli to the position of Building Commissioner subject to successful negotiation of an employment contract
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to appoint Robert Piccirilli to the position of Building Commissioner. He then amended the motion to appoint Robert Piccirilli to the position of Building Commissioner subject to successful negotiation of an employment contract. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: LaMattina)
Approve the request of Dawn Byers on behalf of the Whitman Cultural Council to reserve the Town Hall auditorium as an alternate location for the summer band concerts scheduled to take place each Thurs
To approve the request of Dawn Byers on behalf of the Whitman Cultural Council to reserve the Town Hall auditorium as an alternate location for the summer band concerts scheduled to take place each Thursday evening between June 2, 2022, and July 14, 2022, in the event of inclement weather
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Dawn Byers on behalf of the Whitman Cultural Council to reserve the Town Hall auditorium as an alternate location for the summer band concerts scheduled to take place each Thursday evening between June 2, 2022, and July 14, 2022, in the event of inclement weather. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: LaMattina)
Move into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21a,(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective ba
Into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21a,(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; and (6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body
From the minutes
“At 7:57 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21a,(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; and (6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. Second Mr. LaMattina. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Kain - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 4-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: LaMattina)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 9:29 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: LaMattina)
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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