MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
September 17, 2024
14 recorded votes, 13 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Daniel L. Salvucci, Justin R. Evans, Shawn M. Kain, Laura L. Howe
Absent: Carl F. Kowalski
During the meeting:
- Laura L. Howe stepped away from the board for one item (she is the Animal Control Officer)
Every vote, in order
Approve the bill and payroll warrants
To approve the bill and payroll warrants
The minutes say only that the motion carried; they do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to approve the bill and payroll warrants, seconded by Ms. Howe; the motion carried.” (Motion: Evans, second: Howe)
Accept correspondence in the Read File
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. Evans moved to accept correspondence in the Read File, seconded by Ms. Howe; the motion carried.” (Motion: Evans, second: Howe)
Accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on July 23", 2024
To accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on July 23", 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. Evans moved to accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on July 23", 2024, seconded by Ms. Howe; the motion carried.” (Motion: Evans, second: Howe)
Accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on August 20", 2024
To accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on August 20", 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. Evans moved to accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on August 20", 2024, seconded by Ms. Howe; the motion carried.” (Motion: Evans, second: Howe)
Approve the transfer (Public hearing re: the application of Lone Wolf Partners, Inc. for the transfer of the Common Victualler All Alcohol Liquor License on the premises...)
To approve the transfer
The minutes say only that the motion carried; they do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to approve the transfer, seconded by Ms. Howe; the motion carried.” (Motion: Evans, second: Howe)
Approve the transfer (Public hearing re: the application of Indian River Associates, Inc. for the transfer of the Common Victualler All Alcohol License on the premises...)
To approve the transfer
The minutes say only that the motion carried; they do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to approve the transfer, seconded by Ms. Howe; the motion carried.” (Motion: Evans, second: Howe)
Approve retention of Sunday sale hours
To approve retention of Sunday sale hours
The minutes say only that the motion carried; they do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“at 10:00 a.m. Mr. Evans moved to approve retention of Sunday sale hours, seconded by Ms. Howe; the motion carried.” (Motion: Evans, second: Howe)
Approve the request (Act on the request of Holmestead Harvest for a One-Day Liquor License on Saturday, October 26", 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. in conjunction...)
To approve the request
The minutes say only that the motion carried; they do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to approve the request, seconded by Ms. Howe; the motion carried.” (Motion: Evans, second: Howe)
Approve the request (Act on the request of the Town Clerk to issue a warrant for unlicensed dogs to the Animal Control Officer.)
To approve the request
The minutes say the motion carried, with Laura L. Howe abstaining, but do not give a count or say how the other members voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to approve the request, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried with one abstention from Ms. Howe.” (Motion: Evans, second: Kain)
Approve the request (Act on the request of Matthew Price on behalf of Whitman Youth Football and Cheerleading to construct additional storage as an extension of the...)
To approve the request
The minutes say only that the motion carried; they do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to approve the request, seconded by Ms. Howe; the motion carried.” (Motion: Evans, second: Howe)
Change annual and special town meetings start time to 7 PM
To change annual and special town meetings start time to 7 PM
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 change annual and special town meetings start time to 7 PM, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried.” (Motion: Howe, second: Evans)
Approve John Hornstra's request to lease the town-owned parcel of land for the purpose of bringing cows to Whitman, subject to a formal lease agreement
To approve John Hornstra's request to lease the town-owned parcel of land for the purpose of bringing cows to Whitman, subject to a formal lease agreement
From the minutes
“Ms. Howe moved to approve John Hornstra's request to lease the town-owned parcel of land for the purpose of bringing cows to Whitman, subject to a formal lease agreement. The motion was seconded by Mr. Evans, and the motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Howe, second: Evans)
Enter into executive session to discuss bargaining negotiations, as discussing this matter in open session may be detrimental to the Town's interests
To enter into executive session to discuss bargaining negotiations, as discussing this matter in open session may be detrimental to the Town's interests
The minutes say only that the motion carried; they do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to enter into executive session to discuss bargaining negotiations, as discussing this matter in open session may be detrimental to the Town's interests, seconded by Ms. Howe. The motion carried.” (Motion: Evans, second: Howe)
Adjourn
To adjourn
The minutes say the meeting was adjourned but do not record the vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to adjourn, seconded by Ms. Howe; the meeting was adjourned.” (Motion: Evans, second: Howe)
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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