MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
December 20, 2022
14 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
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)
Accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, November 29, 2022
To accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, November 29, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, December 13, 2022
To accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, December 13, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Approve the application of memorial Field Association, Inc., dba American Legion Post #22 to keep one (1) pool table on the premises located at 33 Legion Parkway
To approve the application of memorial Field Association, Inc., dba American Legion Post #22 to keep one (1) pool table 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 to keep one (1) pool table on the premises located at 33 Legion Parkway. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Approve the recommendation of Wiring Inspector Peter Palaza to increase wiring fees as outlined in a document received in the Selectmen's office on December 13, 2022
To approve the recommendation of Wiring Inspector Peter Palaza to increase wiring fees as outlined in a document received in the Selectmen's office on December 13, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the recommendation of Wiring Inspector Peter Palaza to increase wiring fees as outlined in a document received in the Selectmen's office on December 13, 2022. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Extend the closing times for Clubs and Common Victualler's Liquor License holders to 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 1, 2023, for New Year's Eve celebrations
To extend the closing times for Clubs and Common Victualler's Liquor License holders to 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 1, 2023, for New Year's Eve celebrations
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to extend the closing times for Clubs and Common Victualler's Liquor License holders to 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 1, 2023, for New Year's Eve celebrations. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Accept the resignation of Brittany Cavallo from the position of Member of Cultural Council, effective December 12, 2022
To accept the resignation of Brittany Cavallo from the position of Member of Cultural Council, effective December 12, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept the resignation of Brittany Cavallo from the position of Member of Cultural Council, effective December 12, 2022. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Accept a donation of $5,000from T&K Asphalt Services for the kitchen project at the Whitman Fire Station
To accept a donation of $5,000from T&K Asphalt Services for the kitchen project at the Whitman Fire Station
From the minutes
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED to accept a donation of $5,000from T&K Asphalt Services for the kitchen project at the Whitman Fire Station. Second Mr. Salvucci, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Kowalski, second: Salvucci)
Approve interim Town Administrator Frank Lynam's recommendation to amend the language to section 7.2 of the Town of Whitman Personnel Policies and Procedures to include a reporting process for exempt
To approve interim Town Administrator Frank Lynam's recommendation to amend the language to section 7.2 of the Town of Whitman Personnel Policies and Procedures to include a reporting process for exempt employees
Yes: Evans, Kowalski, LaMattina, SalvucciNo: Kain
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve interim Town Administrator Frank Lynam's recommendation to amend the language to section 7.2 of the Town of Whitman Personnel Policies and Procedures to include a reporting process for exempt employees. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 4-1 (Mr. Kain voted against).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Table this issue to a future meeting
To table this issue to a future meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to table this issue to a future meeting. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Approve the offer of Steve Hurley, Southeast District Manager, MA Division of Fisheries & Wildlife, to stock Hobart Pond with trout in the spring
To approve the offer of Steve Hurley, Southeast District Manager, MA Division of Fisheries & Wildlife, to stock Hobart Pond with trout in the spring
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the offer of Steve Hurley, Southeast District Manager, MA Division of Fisheries & Wildlife, to stock Hobart Pond with trout in the spring. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Proceed with the MBTA Communities Action Plan and to refer it to the Planning Board for further review and a hearing
To proceed with the MBTA Communities Action Plan and to refer it to the Planning Board for further review and a hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to proceed with the MBTA Communities Action Plan and to refer it to the Planning Board for further review and a hearing. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 8:05 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
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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