MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
May 6, 2024
9 recorded votes, 8 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
During the meeting:
- Laura L. Howe arrived late (7:30 p.m.)
Every vote, in order
Approve bill and payroll warrants
To approve bill and payroll warrants
Laura L. Howe had not yet arrived and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve bill and payroll warrants, Second Mr. Evans, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Accept correspondence in the Read File
To accept correspondence in the Read File
Laura L. Howe had not yet arrived and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept correspondence in the Read File, Second Mr. Evans, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the Open Session Minutes from April 23, 2024
To approve the Open Session Minutes from April 23, 2024
Laura L. Howe had not yet arrived and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session Minutes from April 23, 2024. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the use of Town Hall Auditorium by the Whitman Cultural Council for Whitman Day 2024on June 8, 2024, in the event of inclement weather
To approve the use of Town Hall Auditorium by the Whitman Cultural Council for Whitman Day 2024on June 8, 2024, in the event of inclement weather
Laura L. Howe had not yet arrived and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the use of Town Hall Auditorium by the Whitman Cultural Council for Whitman Day 2024on June 8, 2024, in the event of inclement weather. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the request of the Whitman Cultural Council to reserve the Town Hall auditorium on July 11, 18 & 25 and August 1 & 8, 2024, as an alternate location for the summer concerts in the event of inc
To approve the request of the Whitman Cultural Council to reserve the Town Hall auditorium on July 11, 18 & 25 and August 1 & 8, 2024, as an alternate location for the summer concerts in the event of inclement weather
Laura L. Howe had not yet arrived and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of the Whitman Cultural Council to reserve the Town Hall auditorium on July 11, 18 & 25 and August 1 & 8, 2024, as an alternate location for the summer concerts in the event of inclement weather. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Accept the contract between the Town of Whitman and Deputy Fire Chief Thomas Ford
To accept the contract between the Town of Whitman and Deputy Fire Chief Thomas Ford
Laura L. Howe had not yet arrived and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept the contract between the Town of Whitman and Deputy Fire Chief Thomas Ford. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Move into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(1) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to
Into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(1) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual; and (7) to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant- in aid requirements
Laura L. Howe had not yet arrived and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“At 7:06 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(1) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual; and (7) to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant- in aid requirements. Second Mr. Evans. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. Kain - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 4-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Adjourn to Town Meeting subject to the call of the Chair
To adjourn to Town Meeting subject to the call of the Chair
Laura L. Howe had not yet arrived and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adjourn to Town Meeting subject to the call of the Chair. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“At 11:45 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adjourn. 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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