MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
April 23, 2024
11 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)
Approve the Open Session minutes from April 9, and April 11, 2024
To approve the Open Session minutes from April 9, and April 11, 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes from April 9, and April 11, 2024. Second, Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the request of Fire Chief Tim Clancy to attend the Congressional Fire Services Conference in Washington, D.C. from April 28 - April 30, 2024
To approve the request of Fire Chief Tim Clancy to attend the Congressional Fire Services Conference in Washington, D.C. from April 28 - April 30, 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Fire Chief Tim Clancy to attend the Congressional Fire Services Conference in Washington, D.C. from April 28 - April 30, 2024. Second, Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the application of Dennis Nash (Old Colony Brewing) for a one-day liquor license for a Beer Garden between the hours of 12:00 noon and 4:00 p.m. during the Whitman Day 2024 event on Saturday,
To approve the application of Dennis Nash (Old Colony Brewing) for a one-day liquor license for a Beer Garden between the hours of 12:00 noon and 4:00 p.m. during the Whitman Day 2024 event on Saturday, June 8, 2024, in the Whitman Town Park, subject to the receipt of a Certificate of Liability Insurance stating Old Colony Brewing has general liability and $1 million liquor liability coverage for the duration of the event, with said certificate to reflect the address of the event and identify the Town of Whitman as an additional insured
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the application of Dennis Nash (Old Colony Brewing) for a one-day liquor license for a Beer Garden between the hours of 12:00 noon and 4:00 p.m. during the Whitman Day 2024 event on Saturday, June 8, 2024, in the Whitman Town Park, subject to the receipt of a Certificate of Liability Insurance stating Old Colony Brewing has general liability and $1 million liquor liability coverage for the duration of the event, with said certificate to reflect the address of the event and identify the Town of Whitman as an additional insured. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the recommendation of the Council on Aging to nominate Mary Holland to serve as the Town's representative on the Board of Directors for Old Colony Elder Services for the period of July 1 2024,
To approve the recommendation of the Council on Aging to nominate Mary Holland to serve as the Town's representative on the Board of Directors for Old Colony Elder Services for the period of July 1 2024, through June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the recommendation of the Council on Aging to nominate Mary Holland to serve as the Town's representative on the Board of Directors for Old Colony Elder Services for the period of July 1 2024, through June 30, 2025. Second, Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve Town Clerk Dawn Varley's request to appoint checkers for the May 6, 2024 Annual Town Meeting
To approve Town Clerk Dawn Varley's request to appoint checkers for the May 6, 2024 Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve Town Clerk Dawn Varley's request to appoint checkers for the May 6, 2024 Annual Town Meeting. 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 conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with Fire Chief Clancy
Into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A; §21(a)(3) to discuss conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with Fire Chief Clancy
From the minutes
“At 7:05 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A; §21(a)(3) to discuss conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with Fire Chief Clancy. 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 Annual Town Meeting warrant as presented, subject to any final minor edits made by the Town Administrator
To approve the Annual Town Meeting warrant as presented, subject to any final minor edits made by the Town Administrator
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans MOVED to approve the Annual Town Meeting warrant as presented, subject to any final minor edits made by the Town Administrator. Second, Ms. Howe, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Howe)
Move into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(2) to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with the Fire Chief
Into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(2) to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with the Fire Chief
From the minutes
“At 7:56 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(2) to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with 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)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“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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