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August 16, 2022
13 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
Approve bill and payroll warrants
To approve bill and payroll warrants
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve bill and payroll warrants. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
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 Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Reappoint Kevin Dalton to the position of Constable for a three-year term, through August 25, 2025
To reappoint Kevin Dalton to the position of Constable for a three-year term, through August 25, 2025
From the minutes
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED to reappoint Kevin Dalton to the position of Constable for a three-year term, through August 25, 2025. Second Mr. Salvucci, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Kowalski, second: Salvucci)
Reappoint George Vemis to the position of Constable for a three-year term, through August 6, 2025
To reappoint George Vemis to the position of Constable for a three-year term, through August 6, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to reappoint George Vemis to the position of Constable for a three-year term, through August 6, 2025. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to sign the warrant for the September 6, 2022, State Primary Election
To approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to sign the warrant for the September 6, 2022, State Primary Election
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to sign the warrant for the September 6, 2022, State Primary Election. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Amend the term expiration date of Whitman Cultural Council member Brittany Cavallo to June 30, 2024
To amend the term expiration date of Whitman Cultural Council member Brittany Cavallo to June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED to amend the term expiration date of Whitman Cultural Council member Brittany Cavallo to June 30, 2024. Second Mr. Salvucci, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Kowalski, second: Salvucci)
Approve the application of Legacy Auto Sales and Repair, Inc. (Willi Moreira) for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 288 Essex Street, subject to receipt of the license fee an
To approve the application of Legacy Auto Sales and Repair, Inc. (Willi Moreira) for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 288 Essex Street, subject to receipt of the license fee and final inspection/approval of the Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer and the Fire Chief
From the minutes
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED to approve the application of Legacy Auto Sales and Repair, Inc. (Willi Moreira) for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 288 Essex Street, subject to receipt of the license fee and final inspection/approval of the Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer and the Fire Chief. Second Mr. Salvucci, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Kowalski, second: Salvucci)
Approve the application of Memorial Field Association, Inc., dba American Legion Post #22, for a change of officers/directors/LLC managers on the premises located at 33 Legion Parkway
To approve the application of Memorial Field Association, Inc., dba American Legion Post #22, for a change of officers/directors/LLC managers on the premises located at 33 Legion Parkway
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the application of Memorial Field Association, Inc., dba American Legion Post #22, for a change of officers/directors/LLC managers on the premises located at 33 Legion Parkway. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Enter EXECUTIVE SESSION 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 in accordance
To enter EXECUTIVE SESSION 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 in accordance with M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(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 7:20 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to enter EXECUTIVE SESSION 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 in accordance with M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(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 7:52 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to reconvene in open session. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Reconsider the vote to reappoint Kevin Dalton to the position of Constable for a three-year term, through August 27, 2025, and to amend said vote to approve reappointment but not to allow the power to
To reconsider the vote to reappoint Kevin Dalton to the position of Constable for a three-year term, through August 27, 2025, and to amend said vote to approve reappointment but not to allow the power to arrest until such time Mr. Dalton provides evidence of state law required training to the Chief of Police
From the minutes
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED to reconsider the vote to reappoint Kevin Dalton to the position of Constable for a three-year term, through August 27, 2025, and to amend said vote to approve reappointment but not to allow the power to arrest until such time Mr. Dalton provides evidence of state law required training to the Chief of Police. Second Mr. Salvucci, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Kowalski, second: Salvucci)
Approve the recommendation of Acting Town Administrator Francis Lynam to engage Steven Burke as a contractor until such time we have the resources to compensate him
To approve the recommendation of Acting Town Administrator Francis Lynam to engage Steven Burke as a contractor until such time we have the resources to compensate him
From the minutes
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED to approve the recommendation of Acting Town Administrator Francis Lynam to engage Steven Burke as a contractor until such time we have the resources to compensate him. Second Mr. Salvucci, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Kowalski, second: Salvucci)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 8:15 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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