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August 9, 2022
4 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Randolph G. LaMattina, Daniel L. Salvucci, Justin R. Evans, Shawn M. Kain, Carl F. Kowalski
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., c.30A, §21a (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel, being the Town Administrator, as an op
To enter into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., c.30A, §21a (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel, being the Town Administrator, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body, as declared by the chair
From the minutes
“At 6:02 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to enter into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., c.30A, §21a (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel, being the Town Administrator, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body, as declared by the chair. Second Dr. Kowalski. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. Kain - yes; Dr. Kowalski - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman LaMattina - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Reconvene in Open Session
To reconvene in Open Session
From the minutes
“At 6:35 p.m. Dr. Kowalski MOVED to reconvene in Open Session. Second Mr. Salvucci, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Kowalski, second: Salvucci)
Approve the Contract of Employment between the Town of Whitman and Acting Town Administrator Francis J. Lynam, effective August 8, 2022, and continuing until such time as the Town Administrator return
To approve the Contract of Employment between the Town of Whitman and Acting Town Administrator Francis J. Lynam, effective August 8, 2022, and continuing until such time as the Town Administrator returns from leave or separates from employment and the Board has selected an Interim or Permanent Town Administrator and said person has commenced their employment
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Contract of Employment between the Town of Whitman and Acting Town Administrator Francis J. Lynam, effective August 8, 2022, and continuing until such time as the Town Administrator returns from leave or separates from employment and the Board has selected an Interim or Permanent Town Administrator and said person has commenced their employment. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 6:37 p.m. Dr. Kowalski MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Second Mr. Salvucci, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Kowalski, second: Salvucci)
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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