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March 25, 2025
16 recorded votes, 15 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Joint meeting with the Finance Committee. Only the Select Board's own votes are listed.
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)
Accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on December 17th, 2024
To accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on December 17th, 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 accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on December 17th, 2024, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the application of Anava, Inc. (Mikalai Dzehtsiarou) to increase the number of vehicles for sale on the premises located at 845 Temple Street from 40 vehicles to 70 vehicles
To approve the application of Anava, Inc. (Mikalai Dzehtsiarou) to increase the number of vehicles for sale on the premises located at 845 Temple Street from 40 vehicles to 70 vehicles
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 Anava, Inc. (Mikalai Dzehtsiarou) to increase the number of vehicles for sale on the premises located at 845 Temple Street from 40 vehicles to 70 vehicles, Mr. Evans seconded; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Renew the Taxi/Livery License and Taxi/Livery Driver's Certificate(s) for the period April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026 for Young, Guirguis, and Fries
To renew the Taxi/Livery License and Taxi/Livery Driver's Certificate(s) for the period April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026 for Young, Guirguis, and Fries
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 renew the Taxi/Livery License and Taxi/Livery Driver's Certificate(s) for the period April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026 for Young, Guirguis, and Fries, Mr. Evans seconded; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the request of Michael Ganshirt on behalf of Whitman & Hanson Dollars for Scholars to declare April as "Dollars for Scholars Month"
To approve the request of Michael Ganshirt on behalf of Whitman & Hanson Dollars for Scholars to declare April as "Dollars for Scholars Month"
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 Michael Ganshirt on behalf of Whitman & Hanson Dollars for Scholars to declare April as "Dollars for Scholars Month", Mr. Evans seconded; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the request of Michael Ganshirt on behalf of Whitman & Hanson Dollars for Scholars to erect a fundraising thermometer on the Town Hall lawn from April through the end of May
To approve the request of Michael Ganshirt on behalf of Whitman & Hanson Dollars for Scholars to erect a fundraising thermometer on the Town Hall lawn from April through the end of May
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 Michael Ganshirt on behalf of Whitman & Hanson Dollars for Scholars to erect a fundraising thermometer on the Town Hall lawn from April through the end of May, Mr. Evans seconded; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the recommendation of the Council on Aging to appoint Karen Hucksam to the position of Member for a three-year term, through June 30, 2027, in order to fill an existing vacancy
To approve the recommendation of the Council on Aging to appoint Karen Hucksam to the position of Member for 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 approve the recommendation of the Council on Aging to appoint Karen Hucksam to the position of Member for 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)
Accept the request of Deacon Paul Breadmore for a One-Day Liquor License on Sunday, May 18, 2025, between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., for a 1st Mass Celebration for a newly ordained priest,
To accept the request of Deacon Paul Breadmore for a One-Day Liquor License on Sunday, May 18, 2025, between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., for a 1st Mass Celebration for a newly ordained priest, and to waive the fee for said permit
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 Deacon Paul Breadmore for a One-Day Liquor License on Sunday, May 18, 2025, between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., for a 1st Mass Celebration for a newly ordained priest, and to waive the fee for said permit, Mr. Evans seconded; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve a warrant in the amount of $240 to Joanne Wing for work performed in the Assessors Office on January 28, 2025
To approve a warrant in the amount of $240 to Joanne Wing for work performed in the Assessors Office on January 28, 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 approve a warrant in the amount of $240 to Joanne Wing for work performed in the Assessors Office on January 28, 2025, Mr. Evans seconded; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Appoint John Noska (Chairman, Board of Assessors), Sharon LoPiccolo (Interim Treasurer-Collector), John Galvin (Citizen Volunteer), Ryan Tressel (Citizen Volunteer), and Ken Lailer (Citizen Volunteer)
To appoint John Noska (Chairman, Board of Assessors), Sharon LoPiccolo (Interim Treasurer-Collector), John Galvin (Citizen Volunteer), Ryan Tressel (Citizen Volunteer), and Ken Lailer (Citizen Volunteer) to the Whitman Aid to the Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund 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 appoint John Noska (Chairman, Board of Assessors), Sharon LoPiccolo (Interim Treasurer-Collector), John Galvin (Citizen Volunteer), Ryan Tressel (Citizen Volunteer), and Ken Lailer (Citizen Volunteer) to the Whitman Aid to the Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund Committee, Mr. Evans seconded; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the request of Mary Joyce on behalf of the Whitman Historical Commission for permission to use the Town Hall auditorium on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 4, 2025, at 2:00
To approve the request of Mary Joyce on behalf of the Whitman Historical Commission for permission to use the Town Hall auditorium on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 4, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in order to host two "conversations" along with the Historical Society of Abington relative to Whitman breaking away from the Town of Abinngton (this is in conjunction with Whitman's 150th Anniversary Celebration)
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 Mary Joyce on behalf of the Whitman Historical Commission for permission to use the Town Hall auditorium on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 4, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in order to host two "conversations" along with the Historical Society of Abington relative to Whitman breaking away from the Town of Abinngton (this is in conjunction with Whitman's 150th Anniversary Celebration). Mr. Evans seconded; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Defer the matter of Annual Town Meeting warrant article: Code of Ethics to the Bylaw Study Committee
To defer the matter of Annual Town Meeting warrant article: Code of Ethics to the Bylaw Study 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 defer the matter of Annual Town Meeting warrant article: Code of Ethics to the Bylaw Study Committee, Mr. Evans seconded; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Adopt the Free Cash Policy
To adopt the Free Cash Policy
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 adopt the Free Cash Policy, Mr. Evans seconded; the motion carried.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
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 for the meetings held on 12/7/21; 1/18/22; 1/25/22; 1/31/22; 2/1/22. The Board will reconvene in Open Session for the purpose of adjourning the meeting
From the minutes
“At 7:23 p.m. 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 for the meetings held on 12/7/21; 1/18/22; 1/25/22; 1/31/22; 2/1/22. The Board will reconvene in Open Session for the purpose of adjourning the meeting. Mr. Evans seconded. 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 7:25 p.m. 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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