MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
August 1, 2023
16 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Carl F. Kowalski, Daniel L. Salvucci, Justin R. Evans, Shawn M. Kain, Laura L. Howe
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 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 Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, June 20, 2023
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, June 20, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, July 11, 2023
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Yes: Howe, Kain, Kowalski, SalvucciAbstained: Evans
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Second Mr. Kain, so voted 4-0-1 (Mr. Evans abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Move into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(1) to discuss the physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of a Police Department employee; and pursuant
Into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(1) to discuss the physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of a Police Department employee; and 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 pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with Whitman Police Union, MassCOP, Local 494 if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares; and 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 Building I
From the minutes
“At 6:05 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(1) to discuss the physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of a Police Department employee; and 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 pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with Whitman Police Union, MassCOP, Local 494 if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares; and 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 Building Inspector; and pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a) (7) to comply with, or act under the authority of any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements. Approval of July 11, 2023, Executive Session minutes Second Mr. Evans. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Evans - yes; Ms. Howe - yes; Mr. Kain - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Rescind the Class II Auto Dealer's License for Platinum Auto Sales (Caroline Snow) on the premises located at 10 Buckley Avenue
To rescind the Class II Auto Dealer's License for Platinum Auto Sales (Caroline Snow) on the premises located at 10 Buckley Avenue
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to rescind the Class II Auto Dealer's License for Platinum Auto Sales (Caroline Snow) on the premises located at 10 Buckley Avenue. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Appoint Shannon Burke to the position of Veterans' Services Officer, subject to Ms. Burke's acceptance of the Offer of Employment
To appoint Shannon Burke to the position of Veterans' Services Officer, subject to Ms. Burke's acceptance of the Offer of Employment
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to appoint Shannon Burke to the position of Veterans' Services Officer, subject to Ms. Burke's acceptance of the Offer of Employment. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the request of Adrianna Destefano on behalf of the Whitman Cultural Council to hold Whitman Day annually on the second Saturday of June
To approve the request of Adrianna Destefano on behalf of the Whitman Cultural Council to hold Whitman Day annually on the second Saturday of June
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Adrianna Destefano on behalf of the Whitman Cultural Council to hold Whitman Day annually on the second Saturday of June. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Revoke the Class II Auto Dealer's License for Legacy Auto Sales and Repair, Inc. (Willi Moreira) on the premises located at 288 Essex Street for failure to provide proof of reinstatement of a surety b
To revoke the Class II Auto Dealer's License for Legacy Auto Sales and Repair, Inc. (Willi Moreira) on the premises located at 288 Essex Street for failure to provide proof of reinstatement of a surety bond as required by MGL, c.140, §58
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to revoke the Class II Auto Dealer's License for Legacy Auto Sales and Repair, Inc. (Willi Moreira) on the premises located at 288 Essex Street for failure to provide proof of reinstatement of a surety bond as required by MGL, c.140, §58. Second Mr. Evans; so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the request of Chief Hanlon to appoint Christopher Lee to the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, through June 30, 2024
To approve the request of Chief Hanlon to appoint Christopher Lee to the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, through June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Chief Hanlon to appoint Christopher Lee to the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, through June 30, 2024. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the request of Chief Hanlon to appoint Peter Aitken to the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, effective August 9, 2023, through June 30, 2024
To approve the request of Chief Hanlon to appoint Peter Aitken to the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, effective August 9, 2023, through June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Chief Hanlon to appoint Peter Aitken to the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, effective August 9, 2023, through June 30, 2024. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the request of Chief Hanlon to attend the IACP Annual Conference in San Diego in October
To approve the request of Chief Hanlon to attend the IACP Annual Conference in San Diego in October
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Chief Hanlon to attend the IACP Annual Conference in San Diego in October. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Grant Leslie DiOrio permission to clean gravestones at Mt. Zion Cemetery in conjunction with the Whitman Historical Commission filing for a grant related to the preservation of said gravestones
To grant Leslie DiOrio permission to clean gravestones at Mt. Zion Cemetery in conjunction with the Whitman Historical Commission filing for a grant related to the preservation of said gravestones
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans MOVED to grant Leslie DiOrio permission to clean gravestones at Mt. Zion Cemetery in conjunction with the Whitman Historical Commission filing for a grant related to the preservation of said gravestones. Second Mr. Kain, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Kain)
Approve the request of Ken Lailer to place a bench on the front lawn of Town Hall in memory of his late wife Marie Lailer; and to support the Whitman Historical Commission in its endeavor to replace a
To approve the request of Ken Lailer to place a bench on the front lawn of Town Hall in memory of his late wife Marie Lailer; and to support the Whitman Historical Commission in its endeavor to replace a fallen tree on the front lawn of Town Hall with a new tree in memory of Marie Lailer
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans MOVED to approve the request of Ken Lailer to place a bench on the front lawn of Town Hall in memory of his late wife Marie Lailer; and to support the Whitman Historical Commission in its endeavor to replace a fallen tree on the front lawn of Town Hall with a new tree in memory of Marie Lailer. Second Mr. Kain, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Kain)
Seek to reduce the speed limit to 35 miles per hour and to add a no passing zone on Auburn Street (route 14) from Bedford Street to Captain Allen Way; and to seek to reduce the speed limit to 40 miles
To seek to reduce the speed limit to 35 miles per hour and to add a no passing zone on Auburn Street (route 14) from Bedford Street to Captain Allen Way; and to seek to reduce the speed limit to 40 miles per hour beyond Captain Allen Way to the Brockton line
From the minutes
“Mr. Kain MOVED to seek to reduce the speed limit to 35 miles per hour and to add a no passing zone on Auburn Street (route 14) from Bedford Street to Captain Allen Way; and to seek to reduce the speed limit to 40 miles per hour beyond Captain Allen Way to the Brockton line. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Kain, second: Evans)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 8:25 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (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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