MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
January 9, 2024
15 recorded votes, 1 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 application of Legacy Auto Sales and Repair, Inc. (Willi Moreira) for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 288 Essex Street, subject to receipt of the license fee an
To approve the application of Legacy Auto Sales and Repair, Inc. (Willi Moreira) for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 288 Essex Street, 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 Legacy Auto Sales and Repair, Inc. (Willi Moreira) for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 288 Essex Street, 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 Roger Kineavy to the position of Full-Time Police Officer, effective January 16, 2024
To appoint Roger Kineavy to the position of Full-Time Police Officer, effective January 16, 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to appoint Roger Kineavy to the position of Full-Time Police Officer, effective January 16, 2024. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Appoint Alyssa Andrews to the position of Full-Time Police Officer, effective January 16, 2024
To appoint Alyssa Andrews to the position of Full-Time Police Officer, effective January 16, 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to appoint Alyssa Andrews to the position of Full-Time Police Officer, effective January 16, 2024. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Accept the resignation of Jacob Dodge from the position of Member of the Conservation Commission and from his role as the Conservation Commission Representative on the Community Preservation Committee
To accept the resignation of Jacob Dodge from the position of Member of the Conservation Commission and from his role as the Conservation Commission Representative on the Community Preservation Committee, effective December 31, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept the resignation of Jacob Dodge from the position of Member of the Conservation Commission and from his role as the Conservation Commission Representative on the Community Preservation Committee, effective December 31, 2023. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Declare the following as surplus material to be disposed of by public auction or by other means of disposal if there is no value: - 1999 International Truck Model 4900, VIN # 1HTSDAARXXH648248 - 1999
To declare the following as surplus material to be disposed of by public auction or by other means of disposal if there is no value: - 1999 International Truck Model 4900, VIN # 1HTSDAARXXH648248 - 1999 International Truck Model 4900, VIN # 1HTSDAAR6XH648246
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to declare the following as surplus material to be disposed of by public auction or by other means of disposal if there is no value: - 1999 International Truck Model 4900, VIN # 1HTSDAARXXH648248 - 1999 International Truck Model 4900, VIN # 1HTSDAAR6XH648246 Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the request of Christine Morse for permission to use the Town Hall auditorium on Saturday, March 9, 2024, for the purpose of holding a beauty pageant to benefit the Miss Whitman Scholarship Or
To approve the request of Christine Morse for permission to use the Town Hall auditorium on Saturday, March 9, 2024, for the purpose of holding a beauty pageant to benefit the Miss Whitman Scholarship Organization
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Christine Morse for permission to use the Town Hall auditorium on Saturday, March 9, 2024, for the purpose of holding a beauty pageant to benefit the Miss Whitman Scholarship Organization. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Revoke the Class I Auto Dealer's License for Chadwick-BaRoss, Inc. at 1235 Auburn Street as the business is no longer selling new vehicles - they are selling parts only
To revoke the Class I Auto Dealer's License for Chadwick-BaRoss, Inc. at 1235 Auburn Street as the business is no longer selling new vehicles - they are selling parts only
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to revoke the Class I Auto Dealer's License for Chadwick-BaRoss, Inc. at 1235 Auburn Street as the business is no longer selling new vehicles - they are selling parts only. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Revoke the Common Victualler's License for Eat With Us, Inc., dba South China Gourmet at 187 South Avenue as the business is currently not in operation
To revoke the Common Victualler's License for Eat With Us, Inc., dba South China Gourmet at 187 South Avenue as the business is currently not in operation
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to revoke the Common Victualler's License for Eat With Us, Inc., dba South China Gourmet at 187 South Avenue as the business is currently not in operation. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Forward to the By-law Study Committee and to the Planning Board a proposed amendment to the Town's general and zoning by-laws replacing the words "Board of Selectmen" wherever they appear and insertin
To forward to the By-law Study Committee and to the Planning Board a proposed amendment to the Town's general and zoning by-laws replacing the words "Board of Selectmen" wherever they appear and inserting the words "Select Board."
Yes: Evans, Howe, Kain, KowalskiAbstained: Salvucci
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans MOVED to forward to the By-law Study Committee and to the Planning Board a proposed amendment to the Town's general and zoning by-laws replacing the words "Board of Selectmen" wherever they appear and inserting the words "Select Board." Second Ms. Howe, so voted 4-0-1 (Mr. Salvucci abstained).” (Motion: Evans, second: Howe)
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 t
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)(3) for the purpose of discussing strategy as it relates to collective bargaining with the Whitman Police Union, MassCOP, Local 494, 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 7:30 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)(3) for the purpose of discussing strategy as it relates to collective bargaining with the Whitman Police Union, MassCOP, Local 494, 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)
Reconvene in Open Session
To reconvene in Open Session
From the minutes
“At 8:08 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to reconvene in Open Session. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Ratify the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Whitman and the Whitman Police Union, Mass COP, Local #494 with respect to "Private Details", increasing the weekday hourly rate to $60.00 per ho
To ratify the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Whitman and the Whitman Police Union, Mass COP, Local #494 with respect to "Private Details", increasing the weekday hourly rate to $60.00 per hour and the weekend hourly rate to $70.00 per hour, effective March 1, 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to ratify the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Whitman and the Whitman Police Union, Mass COP, Local #494 with respect to "Private Details", increasing the weekday hourly rate to $60.00 per hour and the weekend hourly rate to $70.00 per hour, effective March 1, 2024. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 8:08 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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