MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
March 21, 2023
17 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
Approve bill and payroll warrants
To approve bill and payroll warrants
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve 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 meeting held on March 7, 2023
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on March 7, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on March 7, 2023. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Agree to a 2/3 vote for all School Committee Votes
To agree to a 2/3 vote for all School Committee Votes
The minutes give only the count (2-3), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. LaMattina MOVED to agree to a 2/3 vote for all School Committee Votes. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 2-3 (motion failed).” (Motion: LaMattina, second: Kowalski)
Include language within the Whitman-Hanson Regional Agreement that requires the Agreement to be reviewed every three (3) years
To include language within the Whitman-Hanson Regional Agreement that requires the Agreement to be reviewed every three (3) years
From the minutes
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED to include language within the Whitman-Hanson Regional Agreement that requires the Agreement to be reviewed every three (3) years. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Kowalski, second: Evans)
Approve the amendment to "Section III - Location of the Regional District Schools, (B) Lease of the Elementary and Middle Schools."
To approve the amendment to "Section III - Location of the Regional District Schools, (B) Lease of the Elementary and Middle Schools."
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the amendment to "Section III - Location of the Regional District Schools, (B) Lease of the Elementary and Middle Schools." Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Approve the proposed new language for "Section V - Apportionment and Payment Costs incurred by The District, (5) Emergency Repairs"; and to include in said proposed language notification to the Facili
To approve the proposed new language for "Section V - Apportionment and Payment Costs incurred by The District, (5) Emergency Repairs"; and to include in said proposed language notification to the Facilities Director and Town Administrator in the event of an emergency repair
From the minutes
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED to approve the proposed new language for "Section V - Apportionment and Payment Costs incurred by The District, (5) Emergency Repairs"; and to include in said proposed language notification to the Facilities Director and Town Administrator in the event of an emergency repair. Second Mr. Salvucci, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Kowalski, second: Salvucci)
Approve the amendment to "Section V - Apportionment and Payment of Costs Incurred by The District, (3)" by removing the language
To approve the amendment to "Section V - Apportionment and Payment of Costs Incurred by The District, (3)" by removing the language
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the amendment to "Section V - Apportionment and Payment of Costs Incurred by The District, (3)" by removing the language. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Approve the proposed new language to "6. Transportation" in the Whitman-Hanson Regional Agreement
To approve the proposed new language to "6. Transportation" in the Whitman-Hanson Regional Agreement
From the minutes
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED to approve the proposed new language to "6. Transportation" in the Whitman-Hanson Regional Agreement. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Kowalski, second: Evans)
Rescind the appointment of Fred Gilmetti from the position of Delegate, Old Colony Planning Council
To rescind the appointment of Fred Gilmetti from the position of Delegate, Old Colony Planning Council
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to rescind the appointment of Fred Gilmetti from the position of Delegate, Old Colony Planning Council. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Appoint Noreen O'Toole to the position of Delegate, Old Colony Planning Council for the remainder of a one-year term, through June 30, 2023, in order to fill an existing vacancy
To appoint Noreen O'Toole to the position of Delegate, Old Colony Planning Council for the remainder of a one-year term, through June 30, 2023, in order to fill an existing vacancy
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to appoint Noreen O'Toole to the position of Delegate, Old Colony Planning Council for the remainder of a one-year term, through June 30, 2023, in order to fill an existing vacancy. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Accept with regret the resignation of John Galvin from the position of Member, DPW Building Committee, effective March 9, 2023
To accept with regret the resignation of John Galvin from the position of Member, DPW Building Committee, effective March 9, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept with regret the resignation of John Galvin from the position of Member, DPW Building Committee, effective March 9, 2023. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Approve the request of Michael Ganshirt on behalf of Whitman & Hanson Dollars for Scholars to declare April as "Dollars for Scholars Month"
To approve the request of Michael Ganshirt on behalf of Whitman & Hanson Dollars for Scholars to declare April as "Dollars for Scholars Month"
From the minutes
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED to approve the request of Michael Ganshirt on behalf of Whitman & Hanson Dollars for Scholars to declare April as "Dollars for Scholars Month". Second Mr. Salvucci, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Kowalski, second: Salvucci)
Approve the request of Michael Ganshirt on behalf of Whitman & Hanson Dollars for Scholars to erect a fundraising thermometer on the Town Hall lawn from April through the end of May
To approve the request of Michael Ganshirt on behalf of Whitman & Hanson Dollars for Scholars to erect a fundraising thermometer on the Town Hall lawn from April through the end of May
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Michael Ganshirt on behalf of Whitman & Hanson Dollars for Scholars to erect a fundraising thermometer on the Town Hall lawn from April through the end of May. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Allow John Campbell to store a collection of items belonging to the Historical Society at the Armory building
To allow John Campbell to store a collection of items belonging to the Historical Society at the Armory building
From the minutes
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED to allow John Campbell to store a collection of items belonging to the Historical Society at the Armory building. Second Mr. Salvucci, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Kowalski, second: Salvucci)
Table discussion on recorded meetings/public meeting decorum until the next meeting of the Board
To table discussion on recorded meetings/public meeting decorum until the next meeting of the Board
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to table discussion on recorded meetings/public meeting decorum until the next meeting of the Board. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 9:13 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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