MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
January 24, 2023
18 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, January 10, 2023
To accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, January 10, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Thursday January 12, 2023
To accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Thursday January 12, 2023
Yes: Evans, Kain, LaMattina, SalvucciAbstained: Kowalski
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Thursday January 12, 2023, Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 4-0-1 (Dr. Kowalski abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Approve the application of The Garage II (Eric Schneider) to increase the number of vehicles for sale on the premises located at 849 Temple Street from 30 vehicles to 60 vehicles
To approve the application of The Garage II (Eric Schneider) to increase the number of vehicles for sale on the premises located at 849 Temple Street from 30 vehicles to 60 vehicles
From the minutes
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED to approve the application of The Garage II (Eric Schneider) to increase the number of vehicles for sale on the premises located at 849 Temple Street from 30 vehicles to 60 vehicles. Second Mr. Salvucci, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Kowalski, second: Salvucci)
Approve the application of Amanda Cole, dba Mandy's RV Center for a Class II Auto Dealer's License with a vehicle limit of seven (7), on the premises located at 410 Bedford Street, subject to receipt
To approve the application of Amanda Cole, dba Mandy's RV Center for a Class II Auto Dealer's License with a vehicle limit of seven (7), on the premises located at 410 Bedford Street, subject to receipt of a surety bond; the license fee; and final inspection/approval of the Building Commissioner. Approval also includes all conditions set forth by the Board of Appeals being adhered to and all vehicles being parked on paved areas
From the minutes
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED to approve the application of Amanda Cole, dba Mandy's RV Center for a Class II Auto Dealer's License with a vehicle limit of seven (7), on the premises located at 410 Bedford Street, subject to receipt of a surety bond; the license fee; and final inspection/approval of the Building Commissioner. Approval also includes all conditions set forth by the Board of Appeals being adhered to and all vehicles being parked on paved areas. Second Mr. Salvucci, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Kowalski, second: Salvucci)
Authorize the Town Administrator to continue discussions with SelectMA Soccer regarding the land located at Camp Alice Carlton; and to begin an evaluation of the property
To authorize the Town Administrator to continue discussions with SelectMA Soccer regarding the land located at Camp Alice Carlton; and to begin an evaluation of the property
From the minutes
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED to authorize the Town Administrator to continue discussions with SelectMA Soccer regarding the land located at Camp Alice Carlton; and to begin an evaluation of the property. Second Mr. Salvucci, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Kowalski, second: Salvucci)
Rescind the approval granted on January 10, 2023, to Whitman Little League to conduct a tollbooth fundraiser on June 10, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m
To rescind the approval granted on January 10, 2023, to Whitman Little League to conduct a tollbooth fundraiser on June 10, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to rescind the approval granted on January 10, 2023, to Whitman Little League to conduct a tollbooth fundraiser on June 10, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Approve the request of Whitman Little League to conduct a tollbooth fundraiser on April 15, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m
To approve the request of Whitman Little League to conduct a tollbooth fundraiser on April 15, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Whitman Little League to conduct a tollbooth fundraiser on April 15, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Rescind the Common Victualler's License for Waikiki House, located at 680 Bedford Street
With regret, to rescind the Common Victualler's License for Waikiki House, located at 680 Bedford Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED, with regret, to rescind the Common Victualler's License for Waikiki House, located at 680 Bedford Street. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Rescind the Class II Auto Dealer's License for Body Magic, Inc
With regret, to rescind the Class II Auto Dealer's License for Body Magic, Inc
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED, with regret, to rescind the Class II Auto Dealer's License for Body Magic, Inc. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Accept the resignation of Chris DiOrio from the position of Member, By-Law Study Committee
With regret, to accept the resignation of Chris DiOrio from the position of Member, By-Law Study Committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED, with regret, to accept the resignation of Chris DiOrio from the position of Member, By-Law Study Committee. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Approve the request of Chief Clancy to declare obsolete safety vests as surplus material; and to authorize said vests to be donated to the Department of Fire Services
To approve the request of Chief Clancy to declare obsolete safety vests as surplus material; and to authorize said vests to be donated to the Department of Fire Services
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Chief Clancy to declare obsolete safety vests as surplus material; and to authorize said vests to be donated to the Department of Fire Services. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Rescind the appointment of David Codero form the position of Member, Capital Committee
To rescind the appointment of David Codero form the position of Member, Capital Committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to rescind the appointment of David Codero form the position of Member, Capital Committee. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Appoint Kathleen Ottina to the position of Member, Capital Committee (indefinite term), in order to fill an existing vacancy
To appoint Kathleen Ottina to the position of Member, Capital Committee (indefinite term), in order to fill an existing vacancy
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to appoint Kathleen Ottina to the position of Member, Capital Committee (indefinite term), in order to fill an existing vacancy. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Close the annual Town Meeting warrant at the close of business on Thursday, February 9, 2023
To close the annual Town Meeting warrant at the close of business on Thursday, February 9, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to close the annual Town Meeting warrant at the close of business on Thursday, February 9, 2023. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Move into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or co
Into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; and (4) to discuss the deployment of security personnel or devices, or strategies with respect thereto
From the minutes
“At 8:02 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; and (4) to discuss the deployment of security personnel or devices, or strategies with respect thereto. 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 8:27 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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