MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
October 11, 2022
16 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
Accept bill and payroll warrants
To accept bill and payroll warrants
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept 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)
Move into 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 pursuant
Into 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 pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares
From the minutes
“At 7:15 P.M. Mr. Salvucci MOVED into 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 pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. 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)
Approve the minutes from the meeting held on Tuesday, October 11, 2022
To approve the minutes from the meeting held on Tuesday, October 11, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the minutes from the meeting held on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. Second Dr. Kowalski. So voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Appoint one (1) member of the Board to represent the Whitman Board of Selectmen on the Regional Agreement Committee
To appoint one (1) member of the Board to represent the Whitman Board of Selectmen on the Regional Agreement Committee
From the minutes
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED to appoint one (1) member of the Board to represent the Whitman Board of Selectmen on the Regional Agreement Committee. Second Mr. Salvucci. So voted 5-0.” (Motion: Kowalski, second: Salvucci)
Approve the request of NJ, Inc., dba Diamond Fuel, for a change in ownership in connection with the Fuel Storage License at 311 South Avenue
To approve the request of NJ, Inc., dba Diamond Fuel, for a change in ownership in connection with the Fuel Storage License at 311 South Avenue
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of NJ, Inc., dba Diamond Fuel, for a change in ownership in connection with the Fuel Storage License at 311 South Avenue. Second Dr. Kowalski. So voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Approve the request to rescind Kevin Dalton from the position of Constable in the Town of Whitman
To approve the request to rescind Kevin Dalton from the position of Constable in the Town of Whitman
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request to rescind Kevin Dalton from the position of Constable in the Town of Whitman. Second Dr. Kowalski. So voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Approve the request of the Town Clerk to issue a warrant for unlicensed dogs to the Animal Control Officer
To approve the request of the Town Clerk to issue a warrant for unlicensed dogs to the Animal Control Officer
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of the Town Clerk to issue a warrant for unlicensed dogs to the Animal Control Officer. Second Mr. Evans. So voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the request of the Town Clerk to sign the warrant for the November 8, 2022, State Election
To approve the request of the Town Clerk to sign the warrant for the November 8, 2022, State Election
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of the Town Clerk to sign the warrant for the November 8, 2022, State Election. Second Dr. Kowalski. So voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Appoint Todd DeCouto as Member of the Capital Committee through June 30, 2023, in order to fill an existing vacancy
To appoint Todd DeCouto as Member of the Capital Committee through June 30, 2023, in order to fill an existing vacancy
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to appoint Todd DeCouto as Member of the Capital Committee through June 30, 2023, in order to fill an existing vacancy. Second Dr. Kowalski. So voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Appoint Francis Lynam as Member of the Capital Committee until such time as a Town Administrator is appointed
To appoint Francis Lynam as Member of the Capital Committee until such time as a Town Administrator is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to appoint Francis Lynam as Member of the Capital Committee until such time as a Town Administrator is appointed. Second Dr. Kowalski. So voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Appoint Selectman Justin Evans to represent the Whitman Board of Selectmen on the Regional Agreement Committee
To appoint Selectman Justin Evans to represent the Whitman Board of Selectmen on the Regional Agreement Committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Kain MOVED to appoint Selectman Justin Evans to represent the Whitman Board of Selectmen on the Regional Agreement Committee. Second Mr. Salvucci. Hearing no other nominations, Chairman LaMattina asked for a vote in connection with the motion on the floor. So voted 5-0.” (Motion: Kain, second: Salvucci)
Accept the opioid settlement from Johnson & Johnson in the lump sum of $13,121.00
To accept the opioid settlement from Johnson & Johnson in the lump sum of $13,121.00
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept the opioid settlement from Johnson & Johnson in the lump sum of $13,121.00. Second Dr. Kowalski. So voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Rescind the vote to accept the opioid settlement from Johnson & Johnson in the lump sum of $13,121.00
To rescind the vote to accept the opioid settlement from Johnson & Johnson in the lump sum of $13,121.00
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to rescind the vote to accept the opioid settlement from Johnson & Johnson in the lump sum of $13,121.00. Second Dr. Kowalski. So voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Open the warrant for the November 14, 2022, Special Town Meeting and to close said warrant on October 18, 2022
To open the warrant for the November 14, 2022, Special Town Meeting and to close said warrant on October 18, 2022
From the minutes
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED to open the warrant for the November 14, 2022, Special Town Meeting and to close said warrant on October 18, 2022. Second Mr. Salvucci. So voted 5-0.” (Motion: Kowalski, second: Salvucci)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 8:25 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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