MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
February 25, 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
Absent: 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. 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 Open Session minutes of the meeting held on November 26th, 2024
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on November 26th, 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 approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on November 26th, 2024, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on December 2nd, 2024
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on December 2nd, 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 approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on December 2nd, 2024, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Implement a hiring freeze; and to authorize the Town Administrator and Chairman of the Select Board to determine whether or not to fill any vacant positions based on said hiring freeze
To implement a hiring freeze; and to authorize the Town Administrator and Chairman of the Select Board to determine whether or not to fill any vacant positions based on said hiring freeze
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 implement a hiring freeze; and to authorize the Town Administrator and Chairman of the Select Board to determine whether or not to fill any vacant positions based on said hiring freeze. Mr. Salvucci seconded, and the motion carried.” (Motion: Evans, second: Salvucci)
Approve the request of the Recreation Commission for permission to use the Town Hall Auditorium on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 9 AM to 2 PM in order to hold an Easter Egg Hunt
To approve the request of the Recreation Commission for permission to use the Town Hall Auditorium on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 9 AM to 2 PM in order to hold an Easter Egg Hunt
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 the Recreation Commission for permission to use the Town Hall Auditorium on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 9 AM to 2 PM in order to hold an Easter Egg Hunt, Mr. Evans seconded; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the request of the American Red Cross for permission to use the Town Hall Auditorium on Friday, April 18, 2025, from 10 AM to 2 PM in order to hold a Blood Drive
To approve the request of the American Red Cross for permission to use the Town Hall Auditorium on Friday, April 18, 2025, from 10 AM to 2 PM in order to hold a Blood Drive
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 the American Red Cross for permission to use the Town Hall Auditorium on Friday, April 18, 2025, from 10 AM to 2 PM in order to hold a Blood Drive, Mr. Evans seconded; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the recommendation of Wiring Inspector Peter Palaza and Building Commissioner Robert Piccirilli to appoint William Hogan to the position of Assistant Wiring Inspector for the remainder of a on
To approve the recommendation of Wiring Inspector Peter Palaza and Building Commissioner Robert Piccirilli to appoint William Hogan to the position of Assistant Wiring Inspector for the remainder of a one-year term, through June 30, 2025, 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 approve the recommendation of Wiring Inspector Peter Palaza and Building Commissioner Robert Piccirilli to appoint William Hogan to the position of Assistant Wiring Inspector for the remainder of a one-year term, through June 30, 2025, in order to fill an existing vacancy, Mr. Evans seconded; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to reappoint Adelaide M. Carew to the position of Registrar of Voters for the period April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2028
To approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to reappoint Adelaide M. Carew to the position of Registrar of Voters for the period April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2028
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 reappoint Adelaide M. Carew to the position of Registrar of Voters for the period April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2028, Mr. Evans seconded; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Enter into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation in Christopher Lee v. Town of Whitman, Brockton District Court No. 2515CV0016; Peter Ai
To enter into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation in Christopher Lee v. Town of Whitman, Brockton District Court No. 2515CV0016; Peter Aitken v. Town of Whitman, Brockton District Court No. 2515CV0017; and Eric Campbell v. Town of Whitman, Brockton District Court No. 2515CV0187, if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares; 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 H
From the minutes
“At 7:30 PM Mr. Salvucci moved to enter into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation in Christopher Lee v. Town of Whitman, Brockton District Court No. 2515CV0016; Peter Aitken v. Town of Whitman, Brockton District Court No. 2515CV0017; and Eric Campbell v. Town of Whitman, Brockton District Court No. 2515CV0187, if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares; 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 for the purpose of reviewing and approving executive session minutes form o5/18/2021; 06/02/2021; 06/08/2021; 06/22/2021; and 07/06/2021. 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 only to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Evans. A roll call vote revealed: Mr. Kain - yes Mr. Evans - yes Mr. Salvucci - yes Mr. Kowalski - 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
“At 8:35 PM 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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