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December 17, 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, 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 October 22nd, 2024, subject to the spelling of the name "Umano" being corrected
To accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on October 22nd, 2024, subject to the spelling of the name "Umano" being corrected
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 22nd, 2024, subject to the spelling of the name "Umano" being corrected, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to appoint election workers for 2025, in accordance with the list provided; and to set the Annual Town Election hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
To approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to appoint election workers for 2025, in accordance with the list provided; and to set the Annual Town Election hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
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 Town Clerk Dawn Varley to appoint election workers for 2025, in accordance with the list provided; and to set the Annual Town Election hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mr. Evans seconded; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Accept the request of the American Red Cross to hold a blood drive in the Town Hall auditorium on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m
To accept the request of the American Red Cross to hold a blood drive in the Town Hall auditorium on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m
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 the American Red Cross to hold a blood drive in the Town Hall auditorium on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Mr. Evans seconded; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Accept with utmost regret the resignation of Michelle LaMattina from the position of Member, Whitman Recreation Commission, effective January 1, 2025
To accept with utmost regret the resignation of Michelle LaMattina from the position of Member, Whitman Recreation Commission, effective January 1, 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 with utmost regret the resignation of Michelle LaMattina from the position of Member, Whitman Recreation Commission, effective January 1, 2025. Mr. Evans seconded; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Appoint Steven Bois to the Capital Committee (School Committee rep) for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30, 2027, in order to fill an existing vacancy
To appoint Steven Bois to the Capital Committee (School Committee rep) for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30, 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 Steven Bois to the Capital Committee (School Committee rep) for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30, 2027, in order to fill an existing vacancy. Mr. Evans seconded; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Appoint Wendy Cavicchi as Town Accountant, effective January 6, 2025, subject to successful negotiation of employment terms outlined in an Offer of Appointment dated December 7, 2024
To appoint Wendy Cavicchi as Town Accountant, effective January 6, 2025, subject to successful negotiation of employment terms outlined in an Offer of Appointment dated December 7, 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 appoint Wendy Cavicchi as Town Accountant, effective January 6, 2025, subject to successful negotiation of employment terms outlined in an Offer of Appointment dated December 7, 2024. The motion was seconded by Mr. Salvucci and carried.” (Motion: Evans, second: Salvucci)
Accept the report of Animal Control Officer Laura Howe in connection with a public hearing on a dog complaint held on November 26, 2024, and determined the dog named "Dutch", owned by Theresa Colanton
To accept the report of Animal Control Officer Laura Howe in connection with a public hearing on a dog complaint held on November 26, 2024, and determined the dog named "Dutch", owned by Theresa Colantoni of 88 Little Comfort Circle, is neither a nuisance dog or a dangerous dog
The minutes give the count (4-1), but the members they name do not match that count, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to accept the report of Animal Control Officer Laura Howe in connection with a public hearing on a dog complaint held on November 26, 2024, and determined the dog named "Dutch", owned by Theresa Colantoni of 88 Little Comfort Circle, is neither a nuisance dog or a dangerous dog. Mr. Evans seconded the motion. So voted 4-1 (Ms. Howe abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Move into 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 co
Into 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 Town Accountant; and 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. To review and approve executive session minutes: 8/11/20, 9/8/20, 9/22/20, 9/30/20, 10/20/20
From the minutes
“At 6:30 PM Mr. Salvucci MOVED into 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 Town Accountant; and 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. To review and approve executive session minutes: 8/11/20, 9/8/20, 9/22/20, 9/30/20, 10/20/20 Seconded by Mr. Evans. 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 do not record a vote on this motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Evans..” (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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