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November 14, 2023
10 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
Absent: Laura L. Howe
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 4-0.” (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 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Amend the dollar amount on page 2, paragraph 3 (Expenditure from Plymouth County ARPA Funds) of the October 30, 2023, Open Session minutes to $534,028.90
To amend the dollar amount on page 2, paragraph 3 (Expenditure from Plymouth County ARPA Funds) of the October 30, 2023, Open Session minutes to $534,028.90
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to amend the dollar amount on page 2, paragraph 3 (Expenditure from Plymouth County ARPA Funds) of the October 30, 2023, Open Session minutes to $534,028.90. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the amendment to the October 30, 2023, Open Session minutes
To approve the amendment to the October 30, 2023, Open Session minutes
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the amendment to the October 30, 2023, Open Session minutes. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Move into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel, being the provisional Deputy Fire Ch
Into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel, being the provisional Deputy Fire Chief
From the minutes
“At 6:49 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel, being the provisional Deputy Fire Chief. Second Mr. Evans. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. Kain - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 4-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Reconvene in Open Session
To reconvene in Open Session
From the minutes
“At 6:53 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to reconvene in Open Session. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the Contract of Employment for the Provisional Deputy Fire Chief between the Town of Whitman and Jason Mahoney, and to authorize the chairman to execute said contract
To approve the Contract of Employment for the Provisional Deputy Fire Chief between the Town of Whitman and Jason Mahoney, and to authorize the chairman to execute said contract
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Contract of Employment for the Provisional Deputy Fire Chief between the Town of Whitman and Jason Mahoney, and to authorize the chairman to execute said contract. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Set the FY2024 trash rate at $335.00 per unit; and to continue to offer a $25.00 discount to homeowners age 65 and over who occupy the premises
Set the FY2024 trash rate at $335.00 per unit; and to continue to offer a $25.00 discount to homeowners age 65 and over who occupy the premises
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED set the FY2024 trash rate at $335.00 per unit; and to continue to offer a $25.00 discount to homeowners age 65 and over who occupy the premises. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Authorize the Town Administrator to move forward with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and American Farmland Trust to conduct aerial imagery in order to designate soils as Farmland of L
To authorize the Town Administrator to move forward with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and American Farmland Trust to conduct aerial imagery in order to designate soils as Farmland of Local Importance
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to authorize the Town Administrator to move forward with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and American Farmland Trust to conduct aerial imagery in order to designate soils as Farmland of Local Importance. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 7:14 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 4-0.” (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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