MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
February 21, 2023
19 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)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the February 7, 2023, Board of Selectmen meeting
To approve the Open Session minutes of the February 7, 2023, Board of Selectmen meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the February 7, 2023, Board of Selectmen meeting. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Accept the application of Holmestead Harvest 1 (Elizabeth Wilson) for a Common Victualler's License on the premises located at 30 Temple Street, Unit C, subject to receipt of a copy of the workers' co
To accept the application of Holmestead Harvest 1 (Elizabeth Wilson) for a Common Victualler's License on the premises located at 30 Temple Street, Unit C, subject to receipt of a copy of the workers' compensation policy declaration page; the license fee; and final approval of the Board of Health, Fire Chief and Building Commissioner
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept the application of Holmestead Harvest 1 (Elizabeth Wilson) for a Common Victualler's License on the premises located at 30 Temple Street, Unit C, subject to receipt of a copy of the workers' compensation policy declaration page; the license fee; and final approval of the Board of Health, Fire Chief and Building Commissioner. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Appoint Mary Beth Carter as Whitman's representative to the Mayflower Municipal Health Group
To appoint Mary Beth Carter as Whitman's representative to the Mayflower Municipal Health Group
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to appoint Mary Beth Carter as Whitman's representative to the Mayflower Municipal Health Group. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Appoint Mary Beth Carter to the following positions: Affirmative Action Representative; Auction Permit Agent; By-Law Study Committee (Member); Claim Agent; Fair Housing Committee-Fair Housing Officer;
To appoint Mary Beth Carter to the following positions: Affirmative Action Representative; Auction Permit Agent; By-Law Study Committee (Member); Claim Agent; Fair Housing Committee-Fair Housing Officer; and Assistant Parking Clerk through June 30, 2023; Capital Committee (Member, indefinite term) and WHRSD Regional Agreement 2 Review Committee (indefinite term); in order to fill the existing vacancies
From the minutes
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED to appoint Mary Beth Carter to the following positions: Affirmative Action Representative; Auction Permit Agent; By-Law Study Committee (Member); Claim Agent; Fair Housing Committee-Fair Housing Officer; and Assistant Parking Clerk through June 30, 2023; Capital Committee (Member, indefinite term) and WHRSD Regional Agreement 2 Review Committee (indefinite term); in order to fill the existing vacancies. Second Mr. Salvucci, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Kowalski, second: Salvucci)
Approve the request of Kristy Zamagni-Twomey on behalf of the Whitman Cultural Council for permission to use the Town Hall auditorium on Friday, June 23, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. for an indoor free concert
To approve the request of Kristy Zamagni-Twomey on behalf of the Whitman Cultural Council for permission to use the Town Hall auditorium on Friday, June 23, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. for an indoor free concert performed by members of the Massachusetts Walking Tour, subject to the Town Administrator obtaining additional information on the event, i.e. the number of hours required for the event and is the event free to the public or is it a fundraiser
From the minutes
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED to approve the request of Kristy Zamagni-Twomey on behalf of the Whitman Cultural Council for permission to use the Town Hall auditorium on Friday, June 23, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. for an indoor free concert performed by members of the Massachusetts Walking Tour, subject to the Town Administrator obtaining additional information on the event, i.e. the number of hours required for the event and is the event free to the public or is it a fundraiser. Second Mr. Salvucci, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Kowalski, second: Salvucci)
Approve the request of the Board of Health to conduct the 2nd Annual Spring Drug and Sharps Turn-in Day on Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in the parking lot at the WPD
To approve the request of the Board of Health to conduct the 2nd Annual Spring Drug and Sharps Turn-in Day on Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in the parking lot at the WPD
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of the Board of Health to conduct the 2nd Annual Spring Drug and Sharps Turn-in Day on Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in the parking lot at the WPD. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Appoint Averi Moccia to the position of Member, Whitman Cultural Council, for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30, 2024, in order to fill an existing vacancy
To appoint Averi Moccia to the position of Member, Whitman Cultural Council, for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30, 2024, in order to fill an existing vacancy
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to appoint Averi Moccia to the position of Member, Whitman Cultural Council, for the remainder of a three-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 Joe Moccia to the position of Member, Conservation Commission, for a three-year term, through June 30, 2025, in order to fill an existing vacancy
To appoint Joe Moccia to the position of Member, Conservation Commission, for a three-year term, through June 30, 2025, in order to fill an existing vacancy
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to appoint Joe Moccia to the position of Member, Conservation Commission, for 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)
Appoint Margaret Schnabel to the position of Member, Historical Commission, for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30, 2024, in order to fill an existing vacancy; and to rescind the appo
To appoint Margaret Schnabel to the position of Member, Historical Commission, for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30, 2024, in order to fill an existing vacancy; and to rescind the appointment of Margaret Schnabel as Associate Member of the Historical Commission, effective immediately
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to appoint Margaret Schnabel to the position of Member, Historical Commission, for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30, 2024, in order to fill an existing vacancy; and to rescind the appointment of Margaret Schnabel as Associate Member of the Historical Commission, effective immediately. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Appoint Cheryl McPhee to the position of Member, Whitman Cultural Council, for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30, 2024, in order to fill an existing vacancy
To appoint Cheryl McPhee to the position of Member, Whitman Cultural Council, for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30, 2024, in order to fill an existing vacancy
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to appoint Cheryl McPhee to the position of Member, Whitman Cultural Council, for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30, 2024, in order to fill an existing vacancy. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Authorize the Town Administrator to engage Town Counsel for the purpose of recovering detail payments from Rochester Bituminous
To authorize the Town Administrator to engage Town Counsel for the purpose of recovering detail payments from Rochester Bituminous
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to authorize the Town Administrator to engage Town Counsel for the purpose of recovering detail payments from Rochester Bituminous. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Call for a list of full-time police officers from the Town's active Reserve/Permanent Intermittent list from Civil Service
To call for a list of full-time police officers from the Town's active Reserve/Permanent Intermittent list from Civil Service
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to call for a list of full-time police officers from the Town's active Reserve/Permanent Intermittent list from Civil Service. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Accept the resignation of Kelly Travers from the position of Reserve/Permanent Intermittent Police Officer, effective February 21, 2023
To accept the resignation of Kelly Travers from the position of Reserve/Permanent Intermittent Police Officer, effective February 21, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept the resignation of Kelly Travers from the position of Reserve/Permanent Intermittent Police Officer, effective February 21, 2023. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Approve Deputy Chief Bombardier's proposal for a Community Resource Dog
To approve Deputy Chief Bombardier's proposal for a Community Resource Dog
From the minutes
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED to approve Deputy Chief Bombardier's proposal for a Community Resource Dog. Second Mr. Salvucci, so voted, 5-0.” (Motion: Kowalski, second: Salvucci)
Table signing the Collective Bargaining Agreement with SEIU, Local 888 and the Collective Bargaining Agreement with IAFF Local 1769
To table signing the Collective Bargaining Agreement with SEIU, Local 888 and the Collective Bargaining Agreement with IAFF Local 1769
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to table signing the Collective Bargaining Agreement with SEIU, Local 888 and the Collective Bargaining Agreement with IAFF Local 1769. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Support a reserve fund transfer in the amount of $7,500 submitted to the Finance Committee by interim Town Administrator Frank Lynam for the purpose of surveying the Camp Alice Carlton property
To support a reserve fund transfer in the amount of $7,500 submitted to the Finance Committee by interim Town Administrator Frank Lynam for the purpose of surveying the Camp Alice Carlton property
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci 4 MOVED to support a reserve fund transfer in the amount of $7,500 submitted to the Finance Committee by interim Town Administrator Frank Lynam for the purpose of surveying the Camp Alice Carlton property. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 8:09 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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