MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
January 7, 2025
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)
Approve the application of Lone Wolf Partners, Inc. for a change of ownership interest from Jon A. Perette to Dawn Castagnetti, including the transfer of 100 shares of stock, a change of Officers/Dire
To approve the application of Lone Wolf Partners, Inc. for a change of ownership interest from Jon A. Perette to Dawn Castagnetti, including the transfer of 100 shares of stock, a change of Officers/Directors, and approval of a pledge of collateral, all subject to ABCC approval and receipt of the advertising fee:
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 Lone Wolf Partners, Inc. for a change of ownership interest from Jon A. Perette to Dawn Castagnetti, including the transfer of 100 shares of stock, a change of Officers/Directors, and approval of a pledge of collateral, all subject to ABCC approval and receipt of the advertising fee: Mr. Evans seconded; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the application of Indian River Associates, Inc. for a change of ownership interest from Jon A. Perette to Joseph G. Perette, including the transfer of 100 shares of stock, a change of Officer
To approve the application of Indian River Associates, Inc. for a change of ownership interest from Jon A. Perette to Joseph G. Perette, including the transfer of 100 shares of stock, a change of Officers/Directors, and approval of a pledge of collateral, all subject to ABCC approval and receipt of the advertising fee:
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 Indian River Associates, Inc. for a change of ownership interest from Jon A. Perette to Joseph G. Perette, including the transfer of 100 shares of stock, a change of Officers/Directors, and approval of a pledge of collateral, all subject to ABCC approval and receipt of the advertising fee: Mr. Evans seconded; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the Agreement for an Intermunicipal Primary Fire Department Dispatch System between the Town of Whitman and the Town of Holbrook:
To approve the Agreement for an Intermunicipal Primary Fire Department Dispatch System between the Town of Whitman and the Town of Holbrook:
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 Agreement for an Intermunicipal Primary Fire Department Dispatch System between the Town of Whitman and the Town of Holbrook: Mr. Evans seconded; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve tollbooth fundraisers for calendar year 2025 as follows: Whitman Baseball/Softball Association: April 12, 2025, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (rain date April 5, 2025) American Legion: May 3, 2025,
To approve tollbooth fundraisers for calendar year 2025 as follows: Whitman Baseball/Softball Association: April 12, 2025, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (rain date April 5, 2025) American Legion: May 3, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (rain date May 24, 2025) Knights of Columbus: October 13, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Whitman Area Toy Drive: September 6, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 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 tollbooth fundraisers for calendar year 2025 as follows: Whitman Baseball/Softball Association: April 12, 2025, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (rain date April 5, 2025) American Legion: May 3, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (rain date May 24, 2025) Knights of Columbus: October 13, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Whitman Area Toy Drive: September 6, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Mr. Evans seconded; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Appoint Erica Adams as temporary Assistant Treasurer-Collector, effective December 16, 2024:
To appoint Erica Adams as temporary Assistant Treasurer-Collector, effective December 16, 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 appoint Erica Adams as temporary Assistant Treasurer-Collector, effective December 16, 2024: Mr. Evans seconded; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Appoint Angela Chandler as Consultant to the Treasurer-Collector's office, effective January 7, 2025
To appoint Angela Chandler as Consultant to the Treasurer-Collector's office, effective January 7, 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 appoint Angela Chandler as Consultant to the Treasurer-Collector's office, effective January 7, 2025, Mr. Evans seconded; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Hold a joint meeting with the Board of Assessors
To hold a joint meeting with the Board of Assessors
The minutes say only that the motion carried; they do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Ms. Howe moved to hold a joint meeting with the Board of Assessors. Mr. Salvucci seconded, and the motion carried.” (Motion: Howe, second: Salvucci)
Move into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position o
Into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares MOA re: temporary vacancies in Treasurer-Collector's offices; 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: 11/10/20, 12/1/20, 12/15/20, 12/29/20, 1/5/21
From the minutes
“At 7:44 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 if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares MOA re: temporary vacancies in Treasurer-Collector's offices; 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: 11/10/20, 12/1/20, 12/15/20, 12/29/20, 1/5/21. 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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