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Whitman Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

August 20, 2024

22 recorded votes, 22 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 warrant

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve bill and payroll warrant

The minutes say only that the motion carried; they do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve bill and payroll warrant, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Accept correspondence in the Read File

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To accept correspondence in the Read File

The minutes say only that the motion carried; they do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept correspondence in the Read File, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on July 9th, 2024

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on July 9th, 2024

Yes: Evans, Howe, Kain, SalvucciAbstained: Kowalski

From the minutes

“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on July 9th, 2024, seconded by Mr. Evans. The motion carried, with one abstention from Chairman Kowalski (4-0- 1).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the application of Enlightened Insights (Vivian Evano), for a Fortune Teller's License on the premises located at 418 Bedford Street, subject to receipt of the $50 license fee

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the application of Enlightened Insights (Vivian Evano), for a Fortune Teller's License on the premises located at 418 Bedford Street, subject to receipt of the $50 license fee

The minutes say only that the motion carried; they do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the application of Enlightened Insights (Vivian Evano), for a Fortune Teller's License on the premises located at 418 Bedford Street, subject to receipt of the $50 license fee, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the application of D'Imperial Shine LLC (Lisbeth Carmona) for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 916 Temple Street, subject to the receipt of the $100 license fee; and

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the application of D'Imperial Shine LLC (Lisbeth Carmona) for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 916 Temple Street, subject to the receipt of the $100 license fee; and to allow for a vehicle limit of five (5) maximum to be reflected on said license

The minutes say only that the motion carried; they do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the application of D'Imperial Shine LLC (Lisbeth Carmona) for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 916 Temple Street, subject to the receipt of the $100 license fee; and to allow for a vehicle limit of five (5) maximum to be reflected on said license, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Postpone further discussion until the next meeting on September 17th

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To postpone further discussion until the next meeting on September 17th

The minutes say only that the motion carried; they do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Mr. Salvucci moved to postpone further discussion until the next meeting on September 17th, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To postpone further discussion until the next meeting on September 17th

The minutes say only that the motion carried; they do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to postpone further discussion until the next meeting on September 17th, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appoint Robert Keeman to the position of Member, Board of Appeals, for the remainder of a five-year term, through June 30, 2029, in order to fill the position vacated by James Chandler

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To appoint Robert Keeman to the position of Member, Board of Appeals, for the remainder of a five-year term, through June 30, 2029, in order to fill the position vacated by James Chandler

The minutes say only that the motion carried; they do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to appoint Robert Keeman to the position of Member, Board of Appeals, for the remainder of a five-year term, through June 30, 2029, in order to fill the position vacated by James Chandler, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Rescind the appointment of Robert Keeman from the position of Associate Member, Board of Appeals, effective immediately

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To rescind the appointment of Robert Keeman from the position of Associate Member, Board of Appeals, effective immediately

The minutes say only that the motion carried; they do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to rescind the appointment of Robert Keeman from the position of Associate Member, Board of Appeals, effective immediately, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appoint Harold Jones to the position of Associate Member, Board of Appeals, for the remainder of a two-year term, through June 30, 2026, in order to fill the position vacated by Robert Keeman

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To appoint Harold Jones to the position of Associate Member, Board of Appeals, for the remainder of a two-year term, through June 30, 2026, in order to fill the position vacated by Robert Keeman

The minutes say only that the motion carried; they do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to appoint Harold Jones to the position of Associate Member, Board of Appeals, for the remainder of a two-year term, through June 30, 2026, in order to fill the position vacated by Robert Keeman, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Rescind the appointment of Julia Nanigian from the position of Member, Whitman Cultural Council, effective immediately

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To rescind the appointment of Julia Nanigian from the position of Member, Whitman Cultural Council, effective immediately

The minutes say only that the motion carried; they do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to rescind the appointment of Julia Nanigian from the position of Member, Whitman Cultural Council, effective immediately, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Rescind the appointment of Bryan Skuderin from the position of Alternate Member, Conservation Commission, effective immediately

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To rescind the appointment of Bryan Skuderin from the position of Alternate Member, Conservation Commission, effective immediately

The minutes say only that the motion carried; they do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to rescind the appointment of Bryan Skuderin from the position of Alternate Member, Conservation Commission, effective immediately, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Rescind the appointment of Fred Small as Member, By-law Study Committee, and as Member, Capital Committee (WHRSD representative)

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To rescind the appointment of Fred Small as Member, By-law Study Committee, and as Member, Capital Committee (WHRSD representative)

The minutes say only that the motion carried; they do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to rescind the appointment of Fred Small as Member, By-law Study Committee, and as Member, Capital Committee (WHRSD representative), seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Authorize Chairman Kowalski to contact WHRSDC Chair Beth Stafford and Mr. Salvucci to contact WHRSDC member Steven Bois with respect to possibly re- scheduling the September 12, 2024 joint meeting bet

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To authorize Chairman Kowalski to contact WHRSDC Chair Beth Stafford and Mr. Salvucci to contact WHRSDC member Steven Bois with respect to possibly re- scheduling the September 12, 2024 joint meeting between the Select Board and the Whitman members of the WHRSDC to fill a vacant seat

The minutes say only that the motion carried; they do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to authorize Chairman Kowalski to contact WHRSDC Chair Beth Stafford and Mr. Salvucci to contact WHRSDC member Steven Bois with respect to possibly re- scheduling the September 12, 2024 joint meeting between the Select Board and the Whitman members of the WHRSDC to fill a vacant seat, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the request of Christine Morse for permission to use the Town Hall auditorium on Saturday, March 15th, 2025, for the purpose of holding a beauty pageant to benefit the Miss Whitman Scholarship

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the request of Christine Morse for permission to use the Town Hall auditorium on Saturday, March 15th, 2025, for the purpose of holding a beauty pageant to benefit the Miss Whitman Scholarship Organization

The minutes say only that the motion carried; they do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Christine Morse for permission to use the Town Hall auditorium on Saturday, March 15th, 2025, for the purpose of holding a beauty pageant to benefit the Miss Whitman Scholarship Organization, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the request of Elena Mauro on behalf of the South Shore Philharmonic Orchestra to use the Town Hall auditorium in order to conduct free concerts on December 8th, 2024, and April 27th, 2025, at

Minutes, page 4

Adopt orderPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the request of Elena Mauro on behalf of the South Shore Philharmonic Orchestra to use the Town Hall auditorium in order to conduct free concerts on December 8th, 2024, and April 27th, 2025, at 2:30 p.m

The minutes say only that the motion carried; they do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Elena Mauro on behalf of the South Shore Philharmonic Orchestra to use the Town Hall auditorium in order to conduct free concerts on December 8th, 2024, and April 27th, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the request of the Town Clerk to sign the September 3rd, 2024, State Primary Election Warrant

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the request of the Town Clerk to sign the September 3rd, 2024, State Primary Election Warrant

The minutes say only that the motion carried; they do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of the Town Clerk to sign the September 3rd, 2024, State Primary Election Warrant, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the request of Chief Hanlon to initiate the hiring process for a police officer in order to fill a vacancy due to an upcoming retirement; and to call for a list from Civil Service

Minutes, page 4

Adopt orderPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the request of Chief Hanlon to initiate the hiring process for a police officer in order to fill a vacancy due to an upcoming retirement; and to call for a list from Civil Service

The minutes say only that the motion carried; they do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Chief Hanlon to initiate the hiring process for a police officer in order to fill a vacancy due to an upcoming retirement; and to call for a list from Civil Service, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Schedule the special Town Meeting for December 2nd, 2024

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To schedule the special Town Meeting for December 2nd, 2024

The minutes say only that the motion carried; they do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to schedule the special Town Meeting for December 2nd, 2024, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Open the December 2, 2024, special Town Meeting warrant

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To open the December 2, 2024, special Town Meeting warrant

The minutes say only that the motion carried; they do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to open the December 2, 2024, special Town Meeting warrant, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Amend the existing Host Community Agreement by adopting the model Host Community Agreement, conditional upon the applicants seeking revised site plan approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To amend the existing Host Community Agreement by adopting the model Host Community Agreement, conditional upon the applicants seeking revised site plan approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals

The minutes say only that the motion carried; they do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Ms. Howe MOVED to amend the existing Host Community Agreement by adopting the model Host Community Agreement, conditional upon the applicants seeking revised site plan approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried.” (Motion: Howe, second: Evans)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To adjourn

The minutes say only that the motion carried; they do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“At 8:04 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

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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