MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
October 8, 2024
11 recorded votes, 10 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
Absent: Laura L. Howe
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. Salvucci moved to approve the bill and payroll warrants, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
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. Salvucci moved to accept correspondence in the Read File, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on September 10th, 2024
To accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on September 10th, 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 accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on September 10th, 2024, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Accept a donation of $7,500 from the Copeland Family Foundation, Inc. to the Animal Shelter
To accept a donation of $7,500 from the Copeland Family Foundation, Inc. to the Animal Shelter
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 a donation of $7,500 from the Copeland Family Foundation, Inc. to the Animal Shelter, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the request of the Town Clerk to sign the warrant for the November 5th, 2024, Presidential/State Election
To approve the request of the Town Clerk to sign the warrant for the November 5th, 2024, Presidential/State Election
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 warrant for the November 5th, 2024, Presidential/State Election, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Appoint Thomas Pistorino to the position of Member, Whitman Cultural Council, for a three-year term, through June 30th, 2027, in order to fill an existing vacancy
To appoint Thomas Pistorino to the position of Member, Whitman Cultural Council, for a three-year term, through June 30th, 2027, in order to fill an existing vacancy
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 Thomas Pistorino to the position of Member, Whitman Cultural Council, for a three-year term, through June 30th, 2027, in order to fill an existing vacancy; seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the request to hire an additional officer due to an upcoming retirement
To approve the request to hire an additional officer due to an upcoming retirement
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 to hire an additional officer due to an upcoming retirement, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the revised Host Community Agreement (HCA) for Berkley Botanicals and the agreement between Berkley Botanicals LLC and the Town of Whitman
To approve the revised Host Community Agreement (HCA) for Berkley Botanicals and the agreement between Berkley Botanicals LLC and the Town of Whitman
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 revised Host Community Agreement (HCA) for Berkley Botanicals and the agreement between Berkley Botanicals LLC and the Town of Whitman, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the special town meeting warrant
To approve the 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 approve the special town meeting warrant., seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Move into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(3) for the purpose of discussing strategy as it relates to collective bargaining and litigation with the Whitman Police Union, MassCOP, Lo
Into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(3) for the purpose of discussing strategy as it relates to collective bargaining and litigation with the Whitman Police Union, MassCOP, Local 494, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body, as declared by the chair; and Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel, being the Deputy Fire Chief, or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; and Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(4) to discuss the deployment of security personnel or devices, or strategies with respect thereto; and Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(1) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than prof
From the minutes
“At 6:26 p.m. Mr. Salvucci moved into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(3) for the purpose of discussing strategy as it relates to collective bargaining and litigation with the Whitman Police Union, MassCOP, Local 494, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body, as declared by the chair; and Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel, being the Deputy Fire Chief, or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; and Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(4) to discuss the deployment of security personnel or devices, or strategies with respect thereto; and 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; seconded by Mr. Evans. The motion carried. A roll call vote revealed: Mr. Kain - yes Mr. Evans - yes Mr. Salvucci - yes Mr. Kowalski - yes.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Adjourn
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 9:00 PM Mr. Salvucci moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried.” (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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