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October 22, 2024
16 recorded votes, 15 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 warrants
To approve 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 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 17th, 2024
To accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on September 17th, 2024
The minutes say the motion carried, with Carl F. Kowalski abstaining, but do not give a count or say how the other members voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on September 17th, 2024. The motion was seconded by Mr. Evans and carried, with one abstention from Mr. Kowalski.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on October 1st, 2024
To accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on October 1st, 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 October 1st, 2024, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the transfer of Wine & Malt Package Goods Store Liquor License on the premises located at 535-2 Plymouth Street from D&D Whitman Market, Inc., dba DJ's Country Store, to Siddh, Inc., dba DJ's
To approve the transfer of Wine & Malt Package Goods Store Liquor License on the premises located at 535-2 Plymouth Street from D&D Whitman Market, Inc., dba DJ's Country Store, to Siddh, Inc., dba DJ's Country Store
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 transfer of Wine & Malt Package Goods Store Liquor License on the premises located at 535-2 Plymouth Street from D&D Whitman Market, Inc., dba DJ's Country Store, to Siddh, Inc., dba DJ's Country Store, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the request of Siddh, Inc., dba DJ's Country Store, to retain Sunday sale hours beginning at 10 AM
To approve the request of Siddh, Inc., dba DJ's Country Store, to retain Sunday sale hours beginning at 10 AM
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 AM Mr. Salvucci moved to approve the request of Siddh, Inc., dba DJ's Country Store, to retain Sunday sale hours beginning at 10 AM, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the application of Siddh, Inc., dba DJ's Country Store, to pledge the Wine & Malt Package Goods Store Liquor License and the inventory on the premises located at 535-2 Plymouth Street
To approve the application of Siddh, Inc., dba DJ's Country Store, to pledge the Wine & Malt Package Goods Store Liquor License and the inventory on the premises located at 535-2 Plymouth Street
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 Siddh, Inc., dba DJ's Country Store, to pledge the Wine & Malt Package Goods Store Liquor License and the inventory on the premises located at 535-2 Plymouth Street, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the request of Chief Hanlon to appoint Eric Campbell to the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, effective October 24th, 2024, through June 30th, 2025
To approve the request of Chief Hanlon to appoint Eric Campbell to the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, effective October 24th, 2024, through June 30th, 2025
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 appoint Eric Campbell to the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, effective October 24th, 2024, through June 30th, 2025, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Accept the request of Holmestead Harvest for a One-Day Liquor License on Saturday, November 16th, 2024, from 6 PM to 11 PM for the purpose of holding an Open Mic Night, subject to receipt of the licen
To accept the request of Holmestead Harvest for a One-Day Liquor License on Saturday, November 16th, 2024, from 6 PM to 11 PM for the purpose of holding an Open Mic Night, subject to receipt of the license fee on or before November 14th, 2024, which was
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 request of Holmestead Harvest for a One-Day Liquor License on Saturday, November 16th, 2024, from 6 PM to 11 PM for the purpose of holding an Open Mic Night, subject to receipt of the license fee on or before November 14th, 2024, which was seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Accept the request of Timothy Travers to be appointed to the By-Law Study Committee for a one-year term, through June 30th, 2025, which was
To accept the request of Timothy Travers to be appointed to the By-Law Study Committee for a one-year term, through June 30th, 2025, which was
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 request of Timothy Travers to be appointed to the By-Law Study Committee for a one-year term, through June 30th, 2025, which was seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Accept the resignation of William Haran as Member of the Whitman Cultural Council, effective immediately
To accept the resignation of William Haran as Member of the 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 accept the resignation of William Haran as Member of the Whitman Cultural Council, effective immediately, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve FY2025 trash rate at $360 with a senior discount of 25%, Mr
To approve FY2025 trash rate at $360 with a senior discount of 25%, Mr
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 FY2025 trash rate at $360 with a senior discount of 25%, Mr., Evans seconded; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Remove the WHRSD articles from the December 2nd, 2024, special Town Meeting warrant
To remove the WHRSD articles from the December 2nd, 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 remove the WHRSD articles from the December 2nd, 2024, special Town Meeting warrant. Mr. Evans seconded; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Distribute a memo to all Town departments, board and committees advising of parking restrictions at Town Hall during the State/Presidential Election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024
To distribute a memo to all Town departments, board and committees advising of parking restrictions at Town Hall during the State/Presidential Election on Tuesday, November 5, 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 distribute a memo to all Town departments, board and committees advising of parking restrictions at Town Hall during the State/Presidential Election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Mr. Evans seconded; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Move into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the DPW Employees Union, AFSCME, Council 93, Local 1700; the Whitman Fir
Into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the DPW Employees Union, AFSCME, Council 93, Local 1700; the Whitman Firefighters Union, Local 1769, IAFF; the Whitman Public Library Employees Union, SEIU, Local 888; the Police Union, Whitman Police Association, MassCop #494; and the Town Hall Employees Union, OPEIU, Local 6, if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares; 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, Town officials by the Assessors. Mr. Kowalski declared that having this meeting in Open Session wil
From the minutes
“At 7:39 PM Mr. Salvucci moved into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the DPW Employees Union, AFSCME, Council 93, Local 1700; the Whitman Firefighters Union, Local 1769, IAFF; the Whitman Public Library Employees Union, SEIU, Local 888; the Police Union, Whitman Police Association, MassCop #494; and the Town Hall Employees Union, OPEIU, Local 6, if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares; 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, Town officials by the Assessors. Mr. Kowalski declared that having this meeting in Open Session will have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body. The meeting will reconvene in Open Session for the purpose of adjourning the meeting. Seconded by Mr. Evans. The motion carried. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Kain - yes Mr. Evans - yes Mr. Salvucci - yes Mr. Kowalski - yes Ms. Howe - 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
“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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