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April 26, 2024
8 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The board re-voted by roll call several items from April 23, 2024, because a member had joined that meeting by phone.
Present: Carl F. Kowalski, Daniel L. Salvucci, Justin R. Evans, Shawn M. Kain, Laura L. Howe
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval of Bill and Payroll Warrants
Approval of Bill and Payroll Warrants
This was a roll-call re-vote of an item first voted on April 23, 2024, because Daniel L. Salvucci had taken part in that meeting by phone.
From the minutes
“Approval of Bill and Payroll Warrants Motion: Mr. Salvucci, second Mr. Evans. Roll call vote: Mr. Evans - yes; Ms. Howe - yes; Mr. Kain - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Accept Correspondence in the Read File
Accept Correspondence in the Read File
This was a roll-call re-vote of an item first voted on April 23, 2024, because Daniel L. Salvucci had taken part in that meeting by phone.
From the minutes
“Accept Correspondence in the Read File Motion: Mr. Salvucci, second Mr. Evans. Roll call vote: Mr. Evans - yes; Ms. Howe - yes; Mr. Kain - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approval of Meeting Minutes - Open Session: 4/9/24 and 4/11/24
Approval of Meeting Minutes - Open Session: 4/9/24 and 4/11/24
This was a roll-call re-vote of an item first voted on April 23, 2024, because Daniel L. Salvucci had taken part in that meeting by phone.
From the minutes
“Approval of Meeting Minutes - Open Session: 4/9/24 and 4/11/24 Motion: Mr. Salvucci, second Mr. Evans. Roll call vote: 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 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
This was a roll-call re-vote of an item first voted on April 23, 2024, because Daniel L. Salvucci had taken part in that meeting by phone. The roll call reads "Mr. Kain - Mr. Salvucci - yes," leaving out Mr. Kain's vote, so individual votes are not shown. The minutes record the vote as 5-0.
From the minutes
“Old Colony Brewing Motion: Mr. Salvucci; second Mr. Evans 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. Roll call vote: Mr. Evans - yes; Ms. Howe - yes.” (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 July 1, 2024, t
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 July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025
This was a roll-call re-vote of an item first voted on April 23, 2024, because Daniel L. Salvucci had taken part in that meeting by phone.
From the minutes
“Nomination to OCES Board of Directors Motion: Mr. Salvucci, second Mr. Evans 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 July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Roll Call vote: 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 request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to appoint checkers for the May 6, 2024, Annual Town Meeting
To approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to appoint checkers for the May 6, 2024, Annual Town Meeting
This was a roll-call re-vote of an item first voted on April 23, 2024, because Daniel L. Salvucci had taken part in that meeting by phone.
From the minutes
“Appointment of Checkers for Annual Town Meeting Motion: Mr. Salvucci, second Mr. Evans to approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to appoint checkers for the May 6, 2024, Annual Town Meeting. Roll call vote: 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
“Motion: Mr. Salvucci, second Ms. Howe to approve the Annual Town Meeting warrant as presented, subject to any final minor edits made by the Town Administrator. Roll call vote: Mr. Evans - yes; Ms. Howe - yes; Mr. Kain - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Howe)
Adjourn the meeting at 12:47 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 12:47 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Salvucci, second Mr. Evans to adjourn the meeting at 12:47 p.m. Roll call vote: Mr. Evans - yes; Ms. Howe - yes; Mr. Kain - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. 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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