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February 4, 2025
8 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Carl F. Kowalski, Justin R. Evans, Shawn M. Kain
Absent: Daniel L. Salvucci, Laura L. Howe
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. Evans moved to approve bill and payroll warrants, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried.” (Motion: Evans, second: Kain)
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. Evans moved to accept correspondence in the Read File, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried.” (Motion: Evans, second: Kain)
Appoint Francis Lynam as temporary Veterans' Services Officer, effective January 13, 2025
To appoint Francis Lynam as temporary Veterans' Services Officer, effective January 13, 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. Evans moved to appoint Francis Lynam as temporary Veterans' Services Officer, effective January 13, 2025; Mr. Kain seconded; the motion carried.” (Motion: Evans, second: Kain)
Approve the request of Trish DiTunno on behalf of WBSA to amend the date of a previously approved tollbooth fundraiser from April 12, 2025, to April 5, 2025; and amend the rain date from April 5, 2025
To approve the request of Trish DiTunno on behalf of WBSA to amend the date of a previously approved tollbooth fundraiser from April 12, 2025, to April 5, 2025; and amend the rain date from April 5, 2025, to April 12, 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. Evans moved to approve the request of Trish DiTunno on behalf of WBSA to amend the date of a previously approved tollbooth fundraiser from April 12, 2025, to April 5, 2025; and amend the rain date from April 5, 2025, to April 12, 2025, Mr. Kain seconded; the motion carried.” (Motion: Evans, second: Kain)
Open the Annual Town Meeting warrant and to close said warrant on February 25, 2025
To open the Annual Town Meeting warrant and to close said warrant on February 25, 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. Evans moved to open the Annual Town Meeting warrant and to close said warrant on February 25, 2025. Mr. Kain seconded; the motion carried.” (Motion: Evans, second: Kain)
Propose an amendment to the General and Zoning By-laws of the Town of Whitman, Chapter 205 §11: Vehicles Interfering with Snow and Ice Removal to the By-law Study Committee for consideration
To propose an amendment to the General and Zoning By-laws of the Town of Whitman, Chapter 205 §11: Vehicles Interfering with Snow and Ice Removal to the By-law Study Committee for consideration
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 propose an amendment to the General and Zoning By-laws of the Town of Whitman, Chapter 205 §11: Vehicles Interfering with Snow and Ice Removal to the By-law Study Committee for consideration. Mr. Kain seconded; the motion carried.” (Motion: Evans, second: Kain)
Enter into 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 enter into 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, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual, being an Open Meeting Law Complaint from the Board of Assessors and Principal Assessor against the members of the Select Board dated January 24, 2025; and EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares, regarding Whitman Police Union, Whitman Firefighters Association, Whitman Public Works Union, Whitman Public Library Employees Union, and W
From the minutes
“At 8:07 PM Mr. Evans moved to enter into 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, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual, being an Open Meeting Law Complaint from the Board of Assessors and Principal Assessor against the members of the Select Board dated January 24, 2025; and EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares, regarding Whitman Police Union, Whitman Firefighters Association, Whitman Public Works Union, Whitman Public Library Employees Union, and Whitman Town Hall Employees Association; 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 in order to review and approve executive session minutes dated 03/09/2021; 03/16/2021; 03/23/2021; 04/13/2021; and 05/04/2021. Chairman Kowalski declared that having this meeting in Open Session will have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body. The meeting will reconvene in Open Session for the purpose of adjourning the meeting. Seconded by Mr. Kain. A roll call vote revealed: Mr. Kain - yes Mr. Evans - yes Mr. Kowalski - yes.” (Motion: Evans, second: Kain)
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
“At 8:47 PM Mr. Evans moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Kain, the motion carried.” (Motion: Evans, second: Kain)
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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