MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
February 20, 2024
16 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
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)
Support the citizens petition proposed by Ms. Connolly subject to review of town counsel
To support the citizens petition proposed by Ms. Connolly subject to review of town counsel
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to support the citizens petition proposed by Ms. Connolly subject to review of town counsel. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the application of Prime Auto Sales LLC (Mustafa Cevik & Abdurrahman Cevik) for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 454 South Avenue, subject to receipt of the license
To approve the application of Prime Auto Sales LLC (Mustafa Cevik & Abdurrahman Cevik) for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 454 South Avenue, subject to receipt of the license fee and final Inspection/approval of the Building Commissioner
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the application of Prime Auto Sales LLC (Mustafa Cevik & Abdurrahman Cevik) for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 454 South Avenue, subject to receipt of the license fee and final Inspection/approval of the Building Commissioner. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Rescind the Class II Auto Dealer's License for Midway Automotive, Inc. at 454 South Avenue
To rescind the Class II Auto Dealer's License for Midway Automotive, Inc. at 454 South Avenue
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to rescind the Class II Auto Dealer's License for Midway Automotive, Inc. at 454 South Avenue. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the application of Sunlite Auto Sales, Inc. (Maureen Foley) to change the name of the business on the Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 909 Temple Street to Sunlite Aut
To approve the application of Sunlite Auto Sales, Inc. (Maureen Foley) to change the name of the business on the Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 909 Temple Street to Sunlite Auto Sales, Inc., dba Auto Advisors and Associates
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the application of Sunlite Auto Sales, Inc. (Maureen Foley) to change the name of the business on the Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 909 Temple Street to Sunlite Auto Sales, Inc., dba Auto Advisors and Associates. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Rescind the Class II Auto Dealer's License for Sunlite Auto Sales, Inc. on the premises located at 909 Temple Street
To rescind the Class II Auto Dealer's License for Sunlite Auto Sales, Inc. on the premises located at 909 Temple Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to rescind the Class II Auto Dealer's License for Sunlite Auto Sales, Inc. on the premises located at 909 Temple Street. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to sign the warrant for the March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election
To approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to sign the warrant for the March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to sign the warrant for the March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve to appoint Kristin Kolczewski to the position of Member, Whitman Recreation Commission for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30, 2025
To approve to appoint Kristin Kolczewski to the position of Member, Whitman Recreation Commission for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve to appoint Kristin Kolczewski to the position of Member, Whitman Recreation Commission for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30, 2025. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the request of DPW Superintendent Bruce Martin 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: - 2002 Ford
To approve the request of DPW Superintendent Bruce Martin 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: - 2002 Ford F-350 dump, VIN # 1FDWF37552ED10681 - Salsco, Inc., Mini Paver, Model # 05004, Serial # 02091000050040179
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of DPW Superintendent Bruce Martin 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: - 2002 Ford F-350 dump, VIN # 1FDWF37552ED10681 - Salsco, Inc., Mini Paver, Model # 05004, Serial # 02091000050040179 Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the request of Holmestead Harvest (Lizz Wilson) to change the date of a One-Day Liquor License previously approved for February 13, 2024, to March 26, 2024 (previous event was cancelled due to
To approve the request of Holmestead Harvest (Lizz Wilson) to change the date of a One-Day Liquor License previously approved for February 13, 2024, to March 26, 2024 (previous event was cancelled due to the weather)
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Holmestead Harvest (Lizz Wilson) to change the date of a One-Day Liquor License previously approved for February 13, 2024, to March 26, 2024 (previous event was cancelled due to the weather). Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the request of Holmestead Harvest for a One-Day Liquor License for an Open Mic Night on March 9, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (20-person max. event)
To approve the request of Holmestead Harvest for a One-Day Liquor License for an Open Mic Night on March 9, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (20-person max. event)
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Holmestead Harvest for a One-Day Liquor License for an Open Mic Night on March 9, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (20-person max. event). Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Accept the report presented by Ms. Keefe
To accept the report presented by Ms. Keefe
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept the report presented by Ms. Keefe. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Forward to the By-law Study Committee 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"
To forward to the By-law Study Committee 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"
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to forward to the By-law Study Committee 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 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 3
From the minutes
“At 7:48 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 3 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 8:20 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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