MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
January 10, 2023
14 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)
Accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, December 20, 2022
To accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, December 20, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Reclassify the Clerical Level 1 position in the Office of the Board of Assessors to Clerical Level 2, effective July 1, 2022; and to authorize the interim town administrator to engage OPEIU, Local 6 i
To reclassify the Clerical Level 1 position in the Office of the Board of Assessors to Clerical Level 2, effective July 1, 2022; and to authorize the interim town administrator to engage OPEIU, Local 6 in bargaining for said reclassification
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to reclassify the Clerical Level 1 position in the Office of the Board of Assessors to Clerical Level 2, effective July 1, 2022; and to authorize the interim town administrator to engage OPEIU, Local 6 in bargaining for said reclassification. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Offer the position of Town Administrator to Mary Beth Carter, subject to successful negotiation of an employment contract
To offer the position of Town Administrator to Mary Beth Carter, subject to successful negotiation of an employment contract
From the minutes
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED to offer the position of Town Administrator to Mary Beth Carter, subject to successful negotiation of an employment contract. Second Mr. Salvucci, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Kowalski, second: Salvucci)
Approve tollbooth fundraisers at the intersection of Washington Street and Route 27 for the following organizations: Whitman Area Toy Drive: September 9, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. American Legion P
To approve tollbooth fundraisers at the intersection of Washington Street and Route 27 for the following organizations: Whitman Area Toy Drive: September 9, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. American Legion Post #22: April 29, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with a rain date of May 6, 2023. Knights of Columbus: October 7, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 2 Whitman Little League: June 10, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve tollbooth fundraisers at the intersection of Washington Street and Route 27 for the following organizations: Whitman Area Toy Drive: September 9, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. American Legion Post #22: April 29, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with a rain date of May 6, 2023. Knights of Columbus: October 7, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 2 Whitman Little League: June 10, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Approve the request of Dawn Byers on behalf of the Whitman Cultural Council for permission to use the Town Hall auditorium on Sunday, March 12, 2023, for a performance of "Great Day for the Irish"
To approve the request of Dawn Byers on behalf of the Whitman Cultural Council for permission to use the Town Hall auditorium on Sunday, March 12, 2023, for a performance of "Great Day for the Irish"
From the minutes
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED to approve the request of Dawn Byers on behalf of the Whitman Cultural Council for permission to use the Town Hall auditorium on Sunday, March 12, 2023, for a performance of "Great Day for the Irish" Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Kowalski, second: Evans)
Approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to appoint election workers for 2023 in accordance with the list provided in a memo dated December 20, 2022; and to set the Annual Town Election hours fro
To approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to appoint election workers for 2023 in accordance with the list provided in a memo dated December 20, 2022; and to set the Annual Town Election hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to appoint election workers for 2023 in accordance with the list provided in a memo dated December 20, 2022; and to set the Annual Town Election hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Appoint Robert Kimball to the position of Associate Member, Board of Appeals, for the remainder of a two-year term, through June 30, 2024, in order to fill an existing vacancy
To appoint Robert Kimball to the position of Associate Member, Board of Appeals, for the remainder of a two-year term, through June 30, 2024, in order to fill an existing vacancy
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to appoint Robert Kimball to the position of Associate Member, Board of Appeals, for the remainder of a two-year term, through June 30, 2024, in order to fill an existing vacancy. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Appoint Brian LaPierre to the position of Member, Conservation Commission, for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30, 2025, in order to fill an existing vacancy
To appoint Brian LaPierre to the position of Member, Conservation Commission, for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30, 2025, in order to fill an existing vacancy
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to appoint Brian LaPierre to the position of Member, Conservation Commission, for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30, 2025, in order to fill an existing vacancy. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Authorize the interim Town Administrator to enter into discussion with South Shore Select Soccer in connection with the land at Camp Alice Carlton
To authorize the interim Town Administrator to enter into discussion with South Shore Select Soccer in connection with the land at Camp Alice Carlton
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to authorize the interim Town Administrator to enter into discussion with South Shore Select Soccer in connection with the land at Camp Alice Carlton. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Accept a gift of $6,000 for the Whitman Animal Control Department from Copeland Family Foundation to be used for the Animal Shelter
To accept a gift of $6,000 for the Whitman Animal Control Department from Copeland Family Foundation to be used for the Animal Shelter
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept a gift of $6,000 for the Whitman Animal Control Department from Copeland Family Foundation to be used for the Animal Shelter. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Move into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to Purpose 3 to discuss strategy with respect to ongoing litigation in Town of Whitman v. Edward Murphy, Plymouth Superior Court, Docket No. 2183CV000789, as an op
Into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to Purpose 3 to discuss strategy with respect to ongoing litigation in Town of Whitman v. Edward Murphy, Plymouth Superior Court, Docket No. 2183CV000789, as an open meeting may have a 3 detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to Purpose 3 to discuss strategy with respect to ongoing litigation in Town of Whitman v. Edward Murphy, Plymouth Superior Court, Docket No. 2183CV000789, as an open meeting may have a 3 detrimental effect on the 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)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 7:26 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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