MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
May 1, 2023
12 recorded votes, 4 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
Enter into Executive Session
To enter into Executive Session
From the minutes
“At 6:30 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to enter into Executive Session. 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)
Reconvene in Open Session
To reconvene in Open Session
From the minutes
“At 6:45 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to reconvene in Open Session. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Accept bill and payroll warrants
To accept bill and payroll warrants
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept bill and payroll warrants. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (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 Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, April 11, 2023
To accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Yes: Evans, Kain, LaMattina, SalvucciAbstained: Kowalski
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 4-0-1 (Dr. Kowalski abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Accept the Open Session minutes of the joint meeting held on April 18, 2023, with the Hanson Select Board and the WHRSDC
To accept the Open Session minutes of the joint meeting held on April 18, 2023, with the Hanson Select Board and the WHRSDC
Yes: Evans, Kain, LaMattina, SalvucciAbstained: Kowalski
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept the Open Session minutes of the joint meeting held on April 18, 2023, with the Hanson Select Board and the WHRSDC. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 4-0-1 (Dr. Kowalski abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, April 18, 2023
To accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Yes: Evans, Kain, LaMattina, SalvucciAbstained: Kowalski
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 4-0-1 (Dr. Kowalski abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the request of Christine Morse on behalf of The Miss Massachusetts organization for permission to use the Town Hall auditorium on June 3, 2023, in order to conduct a Mr. Pageant fundraiser
To approve the request of Christine Morse on behalf of The Miss Massachusetts organization for permission to use the Town Hall auditorium on June 3, 2023, in order to conduct a Mr. Pageant fundraiser
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Christine Morse on behalf of The Miss Massachusetts organization for permission to use the Town Hall auditorium on June 3, 2023, in order to conduct a Mr. Pageant fundraiser. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Accept Ms. Carter's recommendation to offer the position of Assistant Town Administrator to Kathleen Keefe, subject to successful negotiation of an employment agreement
To accept Ms. Carter's recommendation to offer the position of Assistant Town Administrator to Kathleen Keefe, subject to successful negotiation of an employment agreement
Yes: Evans, Kain, Kowalski, LaMattinaNo: Salvucci
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans MOVED to accept Ms. Carter's recommendation to offer the position of Assistant Town Administrator to Kathleen Keefe, subject to successful negotiation of an employment agreement. Second Dr. Kowalski. Mr. Salvucci suggested all candidates come before the Board of Selectmen in order for the members of the Board to see the qualifications of each candidate and provide their input on each of them. Mr. Kain is confident that Ms. Carter is making the right decision. Mr. Evans, who took part in the interview process, clarified that other candidates had similar experience as Ms. Keefe. Chairman LaMattina relayed that he agrees that the position should be offered to Ms. Keefe. Dr. Kowalski feels confident that Ms. Keefe is qualified to do the job. Chairman LaMattina asked for a vote in connection with the motion on the floor. So voted 4-1 (Mr. Salvucci opposed).” (Motion: Evans, second: Kowalski)
Approve a final order regarding nuisance dogs (owned or harbored by Jean Karger of 221 High Street) pursuant to MGL, c.140, §157, and the Town of Whitman General By-Laws, Chapter 110
To approve a final order regarding nuisance dogs (owned or harbored by Jean Karger of 221 High Street) pursuant to MGL, c.140, §157, and the Town of Whitman General By-Laws, Chapter 110
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve a final order regarding nuisance dogs (owned or harbored by Jean Karger of 221 High Street) pursuant to MGL, c.140, §157, and the Town of Whitman General By-Laws, Chapter 110. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Adjourn to Town Meeting subject to the call of the chair
To adjourn to Town Meeting subject to the call of the chair
From the minutes
“At 7:05 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adjourn to Town Meeting subject to the call of the chair. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 11:03 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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