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November 26, 2024
8 recorded votes, 7 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
During the meeting:
- Laura L. Howe stepped away from the board for the dog hearing (she is the Animal Control Officer)
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)
Approve the request for conditional offers of employment
To approve the request for conditional offers of employment
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 for conditional offers of employment; Mr. Evans seconded and the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the requests of Whitman's 150th Anniversary Committee
To approve the requests of Whitman's 150th Anniversary Committee
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 requests of Whitman's 150th Anniversary Committee; seconded by Mr. Evans. The motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Appoint Rosemary Hill to the Capital Committee as the School Committee representative for the remainder of a three-year term, ending June 30th, 2027, in order to fill an existing vacancy
To appoint Rosemary Hill to the Capital Committee as the School Committee representative for the remainder of a three-year term, ending June 30th, 2027, in order to fill an existing vacancy
Yes: Howe, KainNo: Evans, Kowalski, Salvucci
From the minutes
“Mr. Kain MOVED to appoint Rosemary Hill to the Capital Committee as the School Committee representative for the remainder of a three-year term, ending June 30th, 2027, in order to fill an existing vacancy. The motion was seconded by Ms. Howe, so voted 2-3 (opposed by Mr. Kowalski, Mr. Salvucci, and Mr. Evans).” (Motion: Kain, second: Howe)
Accept the recommendation of the Board of Assessors to establish a factor of "1" to maintain a single tax rate for all classes of property for FY2025; not to adopt the Small Commercial Exemption; and
To accept the recommendation of the Board of Assessors to establish a factor of "1" to maintain a single tax rate for all classes of property for FY2025; not to adopt the Small Commercial Exemption; and not to adopt the Residential Exemption
The minutes say only that the motion carried; they do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kain MOVED to accept the recommendation of the Board of Assessors to establish a factor of "1" to maintain a single tax rate for all classes of property for FY2025; not to adopt the Small Commercial Exemption; and not to adopt the Residential Exemption; seconded by Mr. Salvucci. The motion carried.” (Motion: Kain, second: Salvucci)
Move into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(7) to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements for the purpose of revie
Into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(7) to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements for the purpose of reviewing and approving the following executive session minutes: 3/4/20; 4/15/20; 4/28/20; 5/19/20; 6/9/20
From the minutes
“At 8:29 PM Mr. Salvucci MOVED into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(7) to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements for the purpose of reviewing and approving the following executive session minutes: 3/4/20; 4/15/20; 4/28/20; 5/19/20; 6/9/20 Seconded by Mr. Evans. 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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