MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
February 6, 2024
10 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 minutes of Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, December 19, 2023
To approve the minutes of Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Yes: Evans, Howe, Kain, SalvucciAbstained: Kowalski
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the minutes of Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 4-0-1 (Chairman Kowalski abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, January 9, 2024
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, January 9, 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, January 23, 2024
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, January 23, 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Rescind the Common Victualler Wine & Malt Liquor License held by Thai All Seasons, Inc. at 11 South Avenue. Said license is not being utilized and has been surrendered to the Office of the Board of Se
To rescind the Common Victualler Wine & Malt Liquor License held by Thai All Seasons, Inc. at 11 South Avenue. Said license is not being utilized and has been surrendered to the Office of the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to rescind the Common Victualler Wine & Malt Liquor License held by Thai All Seasons, Inc. at 11 South Avenue. Said license is not being utilized and has been surrendered to the Office of the Board of Selectmen. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the request of Whitman Little League to hold a tollbooth fundraiser on Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m
To approve the request of Whitman Little League to hold a tollbooth fundraiser on Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Whitman Little League to hold a tollbooth fundraiser on Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Authorize the Town Administrator to engage John Q. Adams as interim Town Accountant beginning February 8, 2024, at the rate of $65.00 per hour, while moving forward with the search to fill the positio
To authorize the Town Administrator to engage John Q. Adams as interim Town Accountant beginning February 8, 2024, at the rate of $65.00 per hour, while moving forward with the search to fill the position
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to authorize the Town Administrator to engage John Q. Adams as interim Town Accountant beginning February 8, 2024, at the rate of $65.00 per hour, while moving forward with the search to fill the position. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Move into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or co
Into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. • Fire Chief
From the minutes
“At 7:44 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. • Fire Chief 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)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 8:15 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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