MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
March 26, 2024
13 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)
Accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, March 12, 2024
To accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, March 12, 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Decline the Right of First Refusal in connection with an affordable property at 100 Franklin Street, Unit A-1, located at Franklin Village
To decline the Right of First Refusal in connection with an affordable property at 100 Franklin Street, Unit A-1, located at Franklin Village
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to decline the Right of First Refusal in connection with an affordable property at 100 Franklin Street, Unit A-1, located at Franklin Village. Second Ms. Howe, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Howe)
Approve the request to hold the 156th Annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27, 2024
To approve the request to hold the 156th Annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27, 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request to hold the 156th Annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27, 2024. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to reappoint Michelle Winnett to the position of Registrar for the period April 1, 2024, through March 31, 2027
To approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to reappoint Michelle Winnett to the position of Registrar for the period April 1, 2024, through March 31, 2027
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to reappoint Michelle Winnett to the position of Registrar for the period April 1, 2024, through March 31, 2027. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the request of Michael Ganshirt on behalf of Whitman & Hanson Dollars for Scholars to declare April as "Dollars for Scholars Month."
To approve the request of Michael Ganshirt on behalf of Whitman & Hanson Dollars for Scholars to declare April as "Dollars for Scholars Month."
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Michael Ganshirt on behalf of Whitman & Hanson Dollars for Scholars to declare April as "Dollars for Scholars Month." Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the request of Michael Ganshirt on behalf of Whitman & Hanson Dollars for Scholars to erect a fundraising thermometer on the Town Hall lawn from April through the end of May
To approve the request of Michael Ganshirt on behalf of Whitman & Hanson Dollars for Scholars to erect a fundraising thermometer on the Town Hall lawn from April through the end of May
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Michael Ganshirt on behalf of Whitman & Hanson Dollars for Scholars to erect a fundraising thermometer on the Town Hall lawn from April through the end of May. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the application of Bros. RV (Frank Williams and Dillon Mitchell) for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 410 Bedford Street (subject to receipt of a surety bond as requ
To approve the application of Bros. RV (Frank Williams and Dillon Mitchell) for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 410 Bedford Street (subject to receipt of a surety bond as required by M.G.L., c.140, §58; the license fee of $100; the surrender of the current license at the location; and final inspection/approval of the Building Commissioner). Mr. Salvucci reminded the owners that the fire department had a prior issue being able to gain access in the event of an emergency. The new owner said that will not be an issue
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the application of Bros. RV (Frank Williams and Dillon Mitchell) for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 410 Bedford Street (subject to receipt of a surety bond as required by M.G.L., c.140, §58; the license fee of $100; the surrender of the current license at the location; and final inspection/approval of the Building Commissioner). Mr. Salvucci reminded the owners that the fire department had a prior issue being able to gain access in the event of an emergency. The new owner said that will not be an issue. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Rescind the Class II Auto Dealer's License held by Mandy's RV Center at the same location noted above
To rescind the Class II Auto Dealer's License held by Mandy's RV Center at the same location noted above
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to rescind the Class II Auto Dealer's License held by Mandy's RV Center at the same location noted above. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Move into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with MassCOP if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaini
Into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with MassCOP if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares; and EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Whitman Firefighters Union, Local 1769, if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares; and 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, being the Fire Chief
From the minutes
“At 6:57 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with MassCOP if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares; and EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Whitman Firefighters Union, Local 1769, if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares; and 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, being the 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)
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement re: Sick Leave between the Town of Whitman and the Whitman Police Union, MassCOP, Local #494, effective July 1, 2024
To approve the Memorandum of Agreement re: Sick Leave between the Town of Whitman and the Whitman Police Union, MassCOP, Local #494, effective July 1, 2024
From the minutes
“at 7:55 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Memorandum of Agreement re: Sick Leave between the Town of Whitman and the Whitman Police Union, MassCOP, Local #494, effective July 1, 2024. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 8:00 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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