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Whitman Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

November 28, 2023

9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Daniel L. Salvucci, Justin R. Evans, Shawn M. Kain, Laura L. Howe

Absent: Carl F. Kowalski

Every vote, in order

Approve bill and payroll warrants

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve bill and payroll warrants

From the minutes

“Mr. Evans MOVED to approve bill and payroll warrants. Second Ms. Howe, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Howe)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Accept correspondence in the Read File

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To accept correspondence in the Read File

From the minutes

“Mr. Evans MOVED to accept correspondence in the Read File. Second Ms. Howe, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Howe)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, November 14, 2023

From the minutes

“Mr. Evans MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, Second Ms. Howe, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Howe)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Appoint Mary Joyce to the position of Associate Member of the Historical Commission for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30, 2025

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Mary Joyce to the position of Associate Member of the Historical Commission for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30, 2025

From the minutes

“Mr. Evans MOVED to appoint Mary Joyce to the position of Associate Member of the Historical Commission for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30, 2025, Second Ms. Howe, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Howe)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Declare the following as surplus material to be disposed of by public auction or by other disposal means: 2004 Ford Eco-Van, VIN # 1FTNE24W24HA96674 2007 Ford Explorer, VIN # 1FMEU73E77UA85959 2008 Je

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To declare the following as surplus material to be disposed of by public auction or by other disposal means: 2004 Ford Eco-Van, VIN # 1FTNE24W24HA96674 2007 Ford Explorer, VIN # 1FMEU73E77UA85959 2008 Jeep Liberty, VIN # 1J8GN28K18W143025 2010 Ford Explorer, VIN # 1FMEU7D85AUAB81182 2013 Ford Interceptor, VIN # 1FAHP2M84DG119344

From the minutes

“Mr. Evans MOVED to declare the following as surplus material to be disposed of by public auction or by other disposal means: 2004 Ford Eco-Van, VIN # 1FTNE24W24HA96674 2007 Ford Explorer, VIN # 1FMEU73E77UA85959 2008 Jeep Liberty, VIN # 1J8GN28K18W143025 2010 Ford Explorer, VIN # 1FMEU7D85AUAB81182 2013 Ford Interceptor, VIN # 1FAHP2M84DG119344 Second Ms. Howe, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Howe)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Accept the recommendation of the Board of Assessors to establish a factor of "1"to maintain a single tax rate for all classes of property for FY2024; not to adopt the Small Commercial Exemption; and n

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To accept the recommendation of the Board of Assessors to establish a factor of "1"to maintain a single tax rate for all classes of property for FY2024; not to adopt the Small Commercial Exemption; and not to adopt the Residential Exemption

From the minutes

“Mr. Evans MOVED to accept the recommendation of the Board of Assessors to establish a factor of "1"to maintain a single tax rate for all classes of property for FY2024; not to adopt the Small Commercial Exemption; and not to adopt the Residential Exemption. Second Ms. Howe, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Howe)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the application of Ally Motors, Inc. (Yauhen Cherapukha) for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 934 Temple Street subject to receipt of proof of a surety bond as requi

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the application of Ally Motors, Inc. (Yauhen Cherapukha) for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 934 Temple Street subject to receipt of proof of a surety bond as required by M.G.L., c.140, §58

From the minutes

“Mr. Evans MOVED to approve the application of Ally Motors, Inc. (Yauhen Cherapukha) for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 934 Temple Street subject to receipt of proof of a surety bond as required by M.G.L., c.140, §58. Second Ms. Howe, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Howe)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Amend the Senior Citizens Property Tax Work-Off Program Policy, "Provisions of Policy", Section J, by adding "with said reduction of the real property tax bill not to exceed the limit set by the State

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To amend the Senior Citizens Property Tax Work-Off Program Policy, "Provisions of Policy", Section J, by adding "with said reduction of the real property tax bill not to exceed the limit set by the State, in accordance with M.G.L., c.59, §5K

From the minutes

“Mr. Evans MOVED to amend the Senior Citizens Property Tax Work-Off Program Policy, "Provisions of Policy", Section J, by adding "with said reduction of the real property tax bill not to exceed the limit set by the State, in accordance with M.G.L., c.59, §5K. Second Ms. Howe, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Howe)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To adjourn the meeting

From the minutes

“At 7:48 p.m. Mr. Evans MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Second Ms. Howe, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Howe)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

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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