MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
October 17, 2023
13 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 the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, September 26, 2023
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Yes: Evans, Howe, Kain, SalvucciAbstained: Kowalski
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 4-0-1 (Chairman Kowalski abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Friday, September 29, 2023
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Friday, September 29, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Friday, September 29, 2023. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, October 3, 2023
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, October 3, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the installation of one (1) JO pole on Bedford Street beginning at a point approx. 320 feet north of the center line of the intersection of Bedford Street and Glen Street. Install new pole P55
To approve the installation of one (1) JO pole on Bedford Street beginning at a point approx. 320 feet north of the center line of the intersection of Bedford Street and Glen Street. Install new pole P55-50 at approx. 42º04'43.7"N 70º56'48.9"W
Yes: Howe, Kain, Kowalski, SalvucciAbstained: EvansJustin R. Evans abstained because of his work relationship with National Grid.
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the installation of one (1) JO pole on Bedford Street beginning at a point approx. 320 feet north of the center line of the intersection of Bedford Street and Glen Street. Install new pole P55-50 at approx. 42º04'43.7"N 70º56'48.9"W. Second Ms. Howe. Mr. Evans announced he will be abstaining from the vote due to his work relationship with National Grid. So voted 4-0-1.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Howe)
Accept the resignation of Cheryl McPhee as Member of the Whitman Cultural Council
To accept the resignation of Cheryl McPhee as Member of the Whitman Cultural Council
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept the resignation of Cheryl McPhee as Member of the Whitman Cultural Council. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the request of the Whitman Cultural Council for use of the Town Hall auditorium on Sunday, December 17, 2023, for a performance by Ruth Harcovitz of "Happy Holidays"
To approve the request of the Whitman Cultural Council for use of the Town Hall auditorium on Sunday, December 17, 2023, for a performance by Ruth Harcovitz of "Happy Holidays"
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of the Whitman Cultural Council for use of the Town Hall auditorium on Sunday, December 17, 2023, for a performance by Ruth Harcovitz of "Happy Holidays". Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to sign the warrant for the November 4, 2023, special Town Election
To approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to sign the warrant for the November 4, 2023, special Town Election
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to sign the warrant for the November 4, 2023, special Town Election. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the request of Holmestead Harvest (Lizz Wilson) for a One- Day Liquor License for a 16-person Farm-to-Table Dinner on October 24, 2023, on the premises located at 30 Temple Street, Unit C, sub
To approve the request of Holmestead Harvest (Lizz Wilson) for a One- Day Liquor License for a 16-person Farm-to-Table Dinner on October 24, 2023, on the premises located at 30 Temple Street, Unit C, subject to receipt of the license fee on or before October 24th
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Holmestead Harvest (Lizz Wilson) for a One- Day Liquor License for a 16-person Farm-to-Table Dinner on October 24, 2023, on the premises located at 30 Temple Street, Unit C, subject to receipt of the license fee on or before October 24th. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve: the application of Memorial Field Association, Inc., for a Change of Officers/Directors/ LLC Managers in connection with the All-Alcohol Club Liquor License on the premises located at 33 Legi
To approve: the application of Memorial Field Association, Inc., for a Change of Officers/Directors/ LLC Managers 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., for a Change of Officers/Directors/ LLC Managers 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)
Enter into Executive Session 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 c
To enter into Executive Session 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; and pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares AFSCME, Local 1700; and pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A; §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares Local 1769, I.A.F.F.; and pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open mee
From the minutes
“At 7:55 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to enter into Executive Session 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; and pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares AFSCME, Local 1700; and pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A; §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares Local 1769, I.A.F.F.; and pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body Corthell Building, 168 Whitman Avenue 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 8:40 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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