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April 11, 2023
20 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
Absent: Carl F. Kowalski
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 Mr. Evans, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
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 Mr. Evans, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on March 21, 2023
To accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on March 21, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on March 21, 2023. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Enter into EXECUTIVE SESSION
To enter into EXECUTIVE SESSION
From the minutes
“At 7:30 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to enter into EXECUTIVE SESSION. Second Mr. Evans. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. Kain - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman LaMattina - yes. So voted 4-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Reconvene in Open Session
To reconvene in Open Session
From the minutes
“At 8:15 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to reconvene in Open Session. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the request of Michelle LaMattina to hold the 4th Annual Dollars for Scholars Decorating Event at the Whitman Town Park on December 8, 9, & 10, 2023; and for use of the Town Hall auditorium on
To approve the request of Michelle LaMattina to hold the 4th Annual Dollars for Scholars Decorating Event at the Whitman Town Park on December 8, 9, & 10, 2023; and for use of the Town Hall auditorium on Friday, December 8, 2023, and Saturday, December 9, 2023, in order to hold a vendor fair
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Michelle LaMattina to hold the 4th Annual Dollars for Scholars Decorating Event at the Whitman Town Park on December 8, 9, & 10, 2023; and for use of the Town Hall auditorium on Friday, December 8, 2023, and Saturday, December 9, 2023, in order to hold a vendor fair. Second Mr. Evans; so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the request of the Board of Health for permission to use the Animal Shelter, Essex Street, on Friday, June 23, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, in order to conduct a Drive-Thru Rabies Clin
To approve the request of the Board of Health for permission to use the Animal Shelter, Essex Street, on Friday, June 23, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, in order to conduct a Drive-Thru Rabies Clinic for dogs and cats
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of the Board of Health for permission to use the Animal Shelter, Essex Street, on Friday, June 23, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, in order to conduct a Drive-Thru Rabies Clinic for dogs and cats. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the request of Whitman V.F.W. Post No. 697 to hold its Annual Buddy Poppy Drive at Stop & Shop and the Post Office on April 28, 29 & 30, 2023
To approve the request of Whitman V.F.W. Post No. 697 to hold its Annual Buddy Poppy Drive at Stop & Shop and the Post Office on April 28, 29 & 30, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Whitman V.F.W. Post No. 697 to hold its Annual Buddy Poppy Drive at Stop & Shop and the Post Office on April 28, 29 & 30, 2023. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Appoint Angela McCue as Member, Whitman Recreation Commission, for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30, 2025, in order to fill an existing vacancy
To appoint Angela McCue as Member, Whitman Recreation 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 Angela McCue as Member, Whitman Recreation Commission, for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30, 2025, in order to fill an existing vacancy. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Appoint Michael Simmons as Member, Historical Commission, for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30, 2025, in order to fill an existing vacancy
To appoint Michael Simmons as Member, Historical 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 Michael Simmons as Member, Historical Commission, for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30, 2025, in order to fill an existing vacancy. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Appoint Anne Holbrook as Associate Member, Historical Commission, for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30, 2025, in order to fill an existing vacancy
To appoint Anne Holbrook as Associate Member, Historical 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 Anne Holbrook as Associate Member, Historical Commission, for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30, 2025, in order to fill an existing vacancy. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Appoint Francis Lynam as Member, Capital Committee, for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30, 2024, in order to fill an existing vacancy
To appoint Francis Lynam as Member, Capital Committee, 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 Francis Lynam as Member, Capital Committee, for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30, 2024, in order to fill an existing vacancy. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the request of DPW Superintendent Bruce Martin to add the following roads currently classified as "unaccepted" to the Town's accepted road list: Constitution Circle Winslow Circle Freedom Lane
To approve the request of DPW Superintendent Bruce Martin to add the following roads currently classified as "unaccepted" to the Town's accepted road list: Constitution Circle Winslow Circle Freedom Lane Rosina Way Old Colony Way River Birch Circle Fox Way Payton Place Henning Drive Patriot Lane Jacob Lane Orchard Way John Young Way Meier Farm Railroad Avenue Magnolia Circle Robin Road Grove Way Terri Road Victoria Drive Valley Road Fieldstone Circle Wild Turkey Lane
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of DPW Superintendent Bruce Martin to add the following roads currently classified as "unaccepted" to the Town's accepted road list: Constitution Circle Winslow Circle Freedom Lane Rosina Way Old Colony Way River Birch Circle Fox Way Payton Place Henning Drive Patriot Lane Jacob Lane Orchard Way John Young Way Meier Farm Railroad Avenue Magnolia Circle Robin Road Grove Way Terri Road Victoria Drive Valley Road Fieldstone Circle Wild Turkey Lane Second Mr. Evans, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Place the following ballot question on the May 20, 2023, Annual Town Election Ballot: Shall the Town of Whitman be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the
To place the following ballot question on the May 20, 2023, Annual Town Election Ballot: Shall the Town of Whitman be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to pay costs of designing, constructing and equipping a new Department of Public Works building, including the payment of all costs incidental and related thereto? Yes____ No____
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to place the following ballot question on the May 20, 2023, Annual Town Election Ballot: Shall the Town of Whitman be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to pay costs of designing, constructing and equipping a new Department of Public Works building, including the payment of all costs incidental and related thereto? Yes____ No____ Second Mr. Evans, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Place the following question on the May 20, 2023, Annual Town Election ballot: Shall the Town vote to have its elected Treasurer-Collector become an appointed Treasurer-Collector of the Town? Yes ___
To place the following question on the May 20, 2023, Annual Town Election ballot: Shall the Town vote to have its elected Treasurer-Collector become an appointed Treasurer-Collector of the Town? Yes ___ No____
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to place the following question on the May 20, 2023, Annual Town Election ballot: Shall the Town vote to have its elected Treasurer-Collector become an appointed Treasurer-Collector of the Town? Yes ___ No____ Second Mr. Evans, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Add the Multi-Factor Authentication Policy to the Town of Whitman Personnel Policies and Procedures
To add the Multi-Factor Authentication Policy to the Town of Whitman Personnel Policies and Procedures
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to add the Multi-Factor Authentication Policy to the Town of Whitman Personnel Policies and Procedures. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Authorize the Town Administrator to approve, finalize and submit on behalf of the Town any such American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant application and to make all representations and certifications req
To authorize the Town Administrator to approve, finalize and submit on behalf of the Town any such American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant application and to make all representations and certifications required to be made on behalf of the Town, to complete each such application with such approval, representations and certifications to be evidenced by the signature of the Town Administrator on such application, and if any such American Rescue Plan Act grant is awarded, the Town Administrator shall be the recipient of such grant on behalf of the Town
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to authorize the Town Administrator to approve, finalize and submit on behalf of the Town any such American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant application and to make all representations and certifications required to be made on behalf of the Town, to complete each such application with such approval, representations and certifications to be evidenced by the signature of the Town Administrator on such application, and if any such American Rescue Plan Act grant is awarded, the Town Administrator shall be the recipient of such grant on behalf of the Town. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Authorize the Town Accountant or Assistant Town Accountant to prepare and enter information into the Plymouth County American Rescue Plan portal in support of one or more applications to Plymouth Coun
To authorize the Town Accountant or Assistant Town Accountant to prepare and enter information into the Plymouth County American Rescue Plan portal in support of one or more applications to Plymouth County for American Rescue Plan Act grants, to be funded from a grant received by Plymouth County under the American Rescue Plan Act
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to authorize the Town Accountant or Assistant Town Accountant to prepare and enter information into the Plymouth County American Rescue Plan portal in support of one or more applications to Plymouth County for American Rescue Plan Act grants, to be funded from a grant received by Plymouth County under the American Rescue Plan Act. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Establish a gift account dedicated to funds for a Community Resource Dog
To establish a gift account dedicated to funds for a Community Resource Dog
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to establish a gift account dedicated to funds for a Community Resource Dog. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 8:40 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
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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