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Whitman Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

August 25, 2022

11 recorded votes, 1 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

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Accept correspondence in the Read File

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Yes: Evans, Kain, LaMattina, SalvucciAbstained: Kowalski

From the minutes

“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 4-0-1 (Dr. Kowalski abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, July 12, 2022

From the minutes

“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, July 12, 2022. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday, August 3, 2022

From the minutes

“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, August 9, 2022

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, August 9, 2022

From the minutes

“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, August 16, 2022

From the minutes

“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Move into EXECUTIVE SESSION 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 m

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Into EXECUTIVE SESSION 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 6:07 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED into EXECUTIVE SESSION 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Reconvene in Open Session

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To reconvene in Open Session

From the minutes

“At 6:15 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to reconvene in Open Session. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the request of Brittany Cavallo on behalf of the Whitman Cultural Council for permission to use the Town Hall Auditorium on Friday, October 7, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for a Battle of

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the request of Brittany Cavallo on behalf of the Whitman Cultural Council for permission to use the Town Hall Auditorium on Friday, October 7, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for a Battle of the Bands; and for permission to conduct Whitman Day in the Town Park on Saturday, June 10, 2023

From the minutes

“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Brittany Cavallo on behalf of the Whitman Cultural Council for permission to use the Town Hall Auditorium on Friday, October 7, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for a Battle of the Bands; and for permission to conduct Whitman Day in the Town Park on Saturday, June 10, 2023. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn the meeting

From the minutes

“At 6:46 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

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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