MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
November 12, 2024
11 recorded votes, 9 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 the bill and payroll warrant
To approve the 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 the bill and payroll warrant, 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 October 8th, 2024
To accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on October 8th, 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 8th, 2024, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the application of The Cast Iron Café and Bakery (Kathleen Berry) for a Common Victualler's License on the premises located at 535-3 Plymouth Street, subject to receipt of the $25.00 license f
To approve the application of The Cast Iron Café and Bakery (Kathleen Berry) for a Common Victualler's License on the premises located at 535-3 Plymouth Street, subject to receipt of the $25.00 license fee; and to rescind the Common Victualler's License for Cast Iron Café (Robert Berry) at the same location
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 The Cast Iron Café and Bakery (Kathleen Berry) for a Common Victualler's License on the premises located at 535-3 Plymouth Street, subject to receipt of the $25.00 license fee; and to rescind the Common Victualler's License for Cast Iron Café (Robert Berry) at the same location; Mr. Evans seconded; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Appoint Sharon LoPiccolo as temporary Treasurer-Collector
To appoint Sharon LoPiccolo as temporary Treasurer-Collector
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 Sharon LoPiccolo as temporary Treasurer-Collector; Mr. Evans seconded; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Accept the request of Plumbing Inspector Mark Getchell to appoint Ryan Dillon as Assistant Plumbing Inspector for a one-year term, through June 30, 2025
To accept the request of Plumbing Inspector Mark Getchell to appoint Ryan Dillon as Assistant Plumbing Inspector for a one-year term, through June 30, 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 accept the request of Plumbing Inspector Mark Getchell to appoint Ryan Dillon as Assistant Plumbing Inspector for a one-year term, through June 30, 2025, Mr. Evans seconded; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Reassign a 2015 Chevy Tahoe from the Fire Department to the Building Department
To reassign a 2015 Chevy Tahoe from the Fire Department to the Building Department
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 reassign a 2015 Chevy Tahoe from the Fire Department to the Building Department; Mr. Evans seconded; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Declare a 2009 Chevy Tahoe, VIN # 1GNFK03019K123659, as surplus material to be disposed of by public auction
To declare a 2009 Chevy Tahoe, VIN # 1GNFK03019K123659, as surplus material to be disposed of by public auction
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 declare a 2009 Chevy Tahoe, VIN # 1GNFK03019K123659, as surplus material to be disposed of by public auction; Mr. Evans seconded; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Send a letter to the Town of Rockland expressing Whitman's interest in selling the portion of Camp Alice Carlton land located within Rockland, contingent upon Rockland agreeing to permanently protect
To send a letter to the Town of Rockland expressing Whitman's interest in selling the portion of Camp Alice Carlton land located within Rockland, contingent upon Rockland agreeing to permanently protect the 30 acres with a conservation restriction
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to send a letter to the Town of Rockland expressing Whitman's interest in selling the portion of Camp Alice Carlton land located within Rockland, contingent upon Rockland agreeing to permanently protect the 30 acres with a conservation restriction. Mr. Evans seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Enter 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, L
To enter 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 or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to enter 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 or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. Seconded by Mr. Evans. The motion carried. A 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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