MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
October 30, 2023
11 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, October 17, 2023
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, October 17, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(3) for the purpose of discussing strategy as it relates to collective bargaining with the Whitman Fire Union, as an open meeting may have
To enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(3) for the purpose of discussing strategy as it relates to collective bargaining with the Whitman Fire Union, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body, as declared by the chair
From the minutes
“At 7:01 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(3) for the purpose of discussing strategy as it relates to collective bargaining with the Whitman Fire Union, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body, as declared by the chair. 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)
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Whitman and Whitman Firefighters Association, Local 1769, IAFF, related to the October, 2023 provisional promotion to the position of Deputy Fir
To approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Whitman and Whitman Firefighters Association, Local 1769, IAFF, related to the October, 2023 provisional promotion to the position of Deputy Fire Chief, and to authorize the Chairman to sign said Memorandum of Agreement upon execution by the Whitman Fire Union
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Whitman and Whitman Firefighters Association, Local 1769, IAFF, related to the October, 2023 provisional promotion to the position of Deputy Fire Chief, and to authorize the Chairman to sign said Memorandum of Agreement upon execution by the Whitman Fire Union. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
The Town request the introduction and passage of special legislation in substantially the form attached hereto, which special legislation will ratify, validate and confirm the Town's May 20, 2023, ann
That the Town request the introduction and passage of special legislation in substantially the form attached hereto, which special legislation will ratify, validate and confirm the Town's May 20, 2023, annual town election and all actions taken pursuant thereto."
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED that the Town request the introduction and passage of special legislation in substantially the form attached hereto, which special legislation will ratify, validate and confirm the Town's May 20, 2023, annual town election and all actions taken pursuant thereto." Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the request of Kaitlin Barton to be appointed as Member of the Whitman Cultural Council, through June 30, 2024, in order to fill an existing vacancy
To approve the request of Kaitlin Barton to be appointed as Member of the Whitman Cultural Council, through June 30, 2024, in order to fill an existing vacancy
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Kaitlin Barton to be appointed as Member of the Whitman Cultural Council, through June 30, 2024, in order to fill an existing vacancy. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Rescind the Junk Dealer's License for Whitman Estate Furniture (James Machado) on the premises located at 356 South Avenue as the business is no longer operating in Whitman
To rescind the Junk Dealer's License for Whitman Estate Furniture (James Machado) on the premises located at 356 South Avenue as the business is no longer operating in Whitman
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to rescind the Junk Dealer's License for Whitman Estate Furniture (James Machado) on the premises located at 356 South Avenue as the business is no longer operating in Whitman. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Spend $539,934.00 from Plymouth County ARPA funds for the purchase of a 2024 Life Line Superliner (Emergency Medical Vehicle)
To spend $539,934.00 from Plymouth County ARPA funds for the purchase of a 2024 Life Line Superliner (Emergency Medical Vehicle)
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to spend $539,934.00 from Plymouth County ARPA funds for the purchase of a 2024 Life Line Superliner (Emergency Medical Vehicle). Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
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 7:11 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adjourn to Town Meeting subject to the call of the chair. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 9:27 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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