MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
September 12, 2023
17 recorded votes, 2 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 Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Monday, May 15, 2023
To approve Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Monday, May 15, 2023
Yes: Evans, Kain, Kowalski, SalvucciAbstained: Howe
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Monday, May 15, 2023. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 4-0-1 (Ms. Howe abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, August 22, 2023
To approve Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, August 22, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. 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)(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 Commissioner
From the minutes
“At 6:31 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. Building Commissioner Second Mr. Evans, roll call vote revealed: Mr. Evans - yes; Ms. Howe - yes; Mr. Kain - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Reconvene in Open Session
To reconvene in Open Session
From the minutes
“At 7:25 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to reconvene in Open Session. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the application of Joe's Auto Body Service Corp. (Joel Borghetti) for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 333 South Avenue, subject to receipt of the license fee and fi
To approve the application of Joe's Auto Body Service Corp. (Joel Borghetti) for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 333 South Avenue, subject to receipt of the license fee and final inspection/approval of the Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the application of Joe's Auto Body Service Corp. (Joel Borghetti) for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 333 South Avenue, subject to receipt of the license fee and final inspection/approval of the Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Appoint Kevin Harrington to the position of Sergeant for the Whitman Police Department
To appoint Kevin Harrington to the position of Sergeant for the Whitman Police Department
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to appoint Kevin Harrington to the position of Sergeant for the Whitman Police Department. Second Ms. Howe, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Howe)
Appoint Sandy Cortez; John Galvin; Eric Joubert; Kathy Keefe; Ken Lytle; and June O'Leary to the Camp Alice Carlton (CAC) Committee
To appoint Sandy Cortez; John Galvin; Eric Joubert; Kathy Keefe; Ken Lytle; and June O'Leary to the Camp Alice Carlton (CAC) Committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to appoint Sandy Cortez; John Galvin; Eric Joubert; Kathy Keefe; Ken Lytle; and June O'Leary to the Camp Alice Carlton (CAC) Committee. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Accept with regret the resignation of June O'Leary from the Whitman Historical Commission, effective August 25, 2023
To accept with regret the resignation of June O'Leary from the Whitman Historical Commission, effective August 25, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept with regret the resignation of June O'Leary from the Whitman Historical Commission, effective August 25, 2023. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the request of Donnie Westhaver to change the date of the Whitman Area Toy Drive Tollbooth Fundraiser from September 9th to September 16th
To approve the request of Donnie Westhaver to change the date of the Whitman Area Toy Drive Tollbooth Fundraiser from September 9th to September 16th
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Donnie Westhaver to change the date of the Whitman Area Toy Drive Tollbooth Fundraiser from September 9th to September 16th. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Declare bikes not sold at public auction as surplus material for disposal
To declare bikes not sold at public auction as surplus material for disposal
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to declare bikes not sold at public auction as surplus material for disposal. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Declare a 2012 Ford Transit Connect (VIN # NM0LS6AN4CT083629) as surplus material to be sold on COMMBUYS
To declare a 2012 Ford Transit Connect (VIN # NM0LS6AN4CT083629) as surplus material to be sold on COMMBUYS
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to declare a 2012 Ford Transit Connect (VIN # NM0LS6AN4CT083629) as surplus material to be sold on COMMBUYS. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to issue a warrant for unlicensed dogs to the Animal Control Officer
To approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to issue a warrant for unlicensed dogs to the Animal Control Officer
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to issue a warrant for unlicensed dogs to the Animal Control Officer. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Open the October 30, 2023, special Town Meeting warrant and to close said warrant on September 26, 2023
To open the October 30, 2023, special Town Meeting warrant and to close said warrant on September 26, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to open the October 30, 2023, special Town Meeting warrant and to close said warrant on September 26, 2023. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Encourage the WHRSDC to reconsider the original decision to construct a new middle school for grades 5 through 8 that includes an auditorium, by removing grade 5 and replacing the auditorium with a ca
To encourage the WHRSDC to reconsider the original decision to construct a new middle school for grades 5 through 8 that includes an auditorium, by removing grade 5 and replacing the auditorium with a cafetorium in order to reduce the cost of the project
Yes: Howe, Kowalski, SalvucciNo: Evans, Kain
From the minutes
“Kowalski MOVED to encourage the WHRSDC to reconsider the original decision to construct a new middle school for grades 5 through 8 that includes an auditorium, by removing grade 5 and replacing the auditorium with a cafetorium in order to reduce the cost of the project. Second Mrs. Howe, so voted 3-2 (Mr. Evans and Mr. Kain voted against).” (Motion: Kowalski, second: Howe)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 9:15 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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