MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
August 22, 2023
8 recorded votes, 0 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, August 1, 2023
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, August 1, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the application of Memorial Field Association, Inc., dba American Legion Post #22 for a change of DBA in connection with the All Alcohol Club Liquor License on the premises located at 33 Legio
To approve the application of Memorial Field Association, Inc., dba American Legion Post #22 for a change of DBA in connection with the All Alcohol Club Liquor License on the premises located at 33 Legion Parkway
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the application of Memorial Field Association, Inc., dba American Legion Post #22 for a change of DBA in connection with the All Alcohol Club Liquor License on the premises located at 33 Legion Parkway. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Designate September, 2023, which overlaps World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th, as "National Suicide Prevention Month" in the Town of Whitman
To designate September, 2023, which overlaps World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th, as "National Suicide Prevention Month" in the Town of Whitman
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to designate September, 2023, which overlaps World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th, as "National Suicide Prevention Month" in the Town of Whitman. Second Mr. Evans. Chairman Kowalski read a proclamation declaring September, 2023, "National Suicide Prevention Month" into the records and then call for a vote in connection with the motion on the floor. So voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Call for a promotional list for the rank of Sergeant from Civil Service
To call for a promotional list for the rank of Sergeant from Civil Service
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to call for a promotional list for the rank of Sergeant from Civil Service. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
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)(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
From the minutes
“At 7:30 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)(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. 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)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 8:15 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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