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Whitman Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

January 23, 2024

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, Laura L. Howe

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve bill and payroll warrants

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

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

Accept correspondence in the Read File

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

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

Engage Good Energy to develop a community electricity aggregation plan

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To engage Good Energy to develop a community electricity aggregation plan

From the minutes

“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to engage Good Energy to develop a community electricity aggregation plan. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)

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

Approve the request of Holmestead Harvest (Lizz Wilson) for a One- Day Liquor License on the premises located at 30 Temple Street, Unit C for the following events, subject to receipt of the license fe

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the request of Holmestead Harvest (Lizz Wilson) for a One- Day Liquor License on the premises located at 30 Temple Street, Unit C for the following events, subject to receipt of the license fees on or before February 13, 2024. February 13, 2024: Four Course Dinner (20-person max.) 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. February 24, 2024: Pasta Making Class (16-person max.) 5 p.m. - 7 p.m

From the minutes

“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Holmestead Harvest (Lizz Wilson) for a One- Day Liquor License on the premises located at 30 Temple Street, Unit C for the following events, subject to receipt of the license fees on or before February 13, 2024. February 13, 2024: Four Course Dinner (20-person max.) 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. February 24, 2024: Pasta Making Class (16-person max.) 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)

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

Approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to appoint election workers for 2024 in accordance with the list provided; and to set the Annual Town Election hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to appoint election workers for 2024 in accordance with the list provided; and to set the Annual Town Election hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

From the minutes

“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to appoint election workers for 2024 in accordance with the list provided; and to set the Annual Town Election hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)

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

Approve the recommendation of Chief Hanlon to appoint Michael Damiano to the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, through June 30, 2024

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the recommendation of Chief Hanlon to appoint Michael Damiano to the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, through June 30, 2024

From the minutes

“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the recommendation of Chief Hanlon to appoint Michael Damiano to the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, through June 30, 2024. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)

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

Approve the requests for Tollbooth Fundraisers submitted by the following: Whitman Area Toy Drive: September 7, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus: October 12, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the requests for Tollbooth Fundraisers submitted by the following: Whitman Area Toy Drive: September 7, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus: October 12, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. American Legion: May 4, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (rain date 5/25/24)

From the minutes

“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the requests for Tollbooth Fundraisers submitted by the following: Whitman Area Toy Drive: September 7, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus: October 12, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. American Legion: May 4, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (rain date 5/25/24) Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)

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

Set the February meeting schedule as follows: February 6, 2024, and February 20, 2024

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To set the February meeting schedule as follows: February 6, 2024, and February 20, 2024

From the minutes

“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to set the February meeting schedule as follows: February 6, 2024, and February 20, 2024. Second Justin Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)

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

Open the Annual Town Meeting warrant and to close said warrant at the end of the business day on February 6, 2024

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To open the Annual Town Meeting warrant and to close said warrant at the end of the business day on February 6, 2024

From the minutes

“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to open the Annual Town Meeting warrant and to close said warrant at the end of the business day on February 6, 2024. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)

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

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn the meeting

From the minutes

“At 7:04 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)

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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