MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
April 22, 2025
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Daniel L. Salvucci, Justin R. Evans, Shawn M. Kain
Absent: Carl F. Kowalski, Laura L. Howe
Every vote, in order
Approve bill and payroll warrants
To approve bill and payroll warrants
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to approve bill and payroll warrants, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried 3-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Kain)
Accept correspondence in the Read File
To accept correspondence in the Read File
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to accept correspondence in the Read File, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried 3-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Kain)
Approve the application of Aum Jay Maruti, Inc., for the transfer of the All Alcohol Package Goods Store Liquor License and change of dba on the premises located at 183 South Avenue, from Jai Maruti L
To approve the application of Aum Jay Maruti, Inc., for the transfer of the All Alcohol Package Goods Store Liquor License and change of dba on the premises located at 183 South Avenue, from Jai Maruti LLC, dba Whitman Convenience Store, to Aum Jay Maruti, Inc., dba Whitman Market & Liquor
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to approve the application of Aum Jay Maruti, Inc., for the transfer of the All Alcohol Package Goods Store Liquor License and change of dba on the premises located at 183 South Avenue, from Jai Maruti LLC, dba Whitman Convenience Store, to Aum Jay Maruti, Inc., dba Whitman Market & Liquor, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried 3-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Kain)
Approve license renewals for the following license holders for the period May 1st, 2025, through April 30th, 2026, subject to the submission of renewal paperwork, renewal fees and current tax status:
To approve license renewals for the following license holders for the period May 1st, 2025, through April 30th, 2026, subject to the submission of renewal paperwork, renewal fees and current tax status: Fuel Storage Licenses Whitman Burial Vault/Watertown Engineering, 1200 Auburn Street The Stop & Shop Company, LLC #444, 475 Bedford Street TMC II Realty, dba Carey's, 672 Bedford Street Jiffy Lube International #1918, 691 Bedford Street Whitman Middle School, 100 Corthell Avenue Department of Public Works, 100 Essex Street Cee Jay Realty Trust (Joseph Saccone), 106 Essex Street Conley School, 100 Forest Street Bullet Realty Co., dba T&K Asphalt Services, 7 Industrial Way Duval School, 60 Regal Street Trillium Fuel, dba Whitman Gas, 180 South Avenue NJ, Inc., dba Diamond Fuel, 311 South Avenue A.L. Prime Energy Consultant, Inc., 79 Temple Street Cumberland Farms, Inc., 280 Temple Street MK
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to approve license renewals for the following license holders for the period May 1st, 2025, through April 30th, 2026, subject to the submission of renewal paperwork, renewal fees and current tax status: Fuel Storage Licenses Whitman Burial Vault/Watertown Engineering, 1200 Auburn Street The Stop & Shop Company, LLC #444, 475 Bedford Street TMC II Realty, dba Carey's, 672 Bedford Street Jiffy Lube International #1918, 691 Bedford Street Whitman Middle School, 100 Corthell Avenue Department of Public Works, 100 Essex Street Cee Jay Realty Trust (Joseph Saccone), 106 Essex Street Conley School, 100 Forest Street Bullet Realty Co., dba T&K Asphalt Services, 7 Industrial Way Duval School, 60 Regal Street Trillium Fuel, dba Whitman Gas, 180 South Avenue NJ, Inc., dba Diamond Fuel, 311 South Avenue A.L. Prime Energy Consultant, Inc., 79 Temple Street Cumberland Farms, Inc., 280 Temple Street MKPM Whitman, LLC, dba New World, 359 Bedford Street Junk Collector's Licenses Joseph Saccone (J. Saccone & Sons, Inc.), 106 Essex Street Environmental Pick Up Corp., dba Conway Scrap Metal, 36 Vincent Street Junk Dealer's Licenses Joseph Saccone (J. Saccone & Sons, Inc.), 106 Essex Street Gold Star Treasures Antique Mall (Christopher Alden), 356A South Avenue Pool Table Licenses Memorial Field Association, Inc. Mr. Kain seconded; the motion carried 3-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Kain)
Approve the application of Dennis Nash (Old Colony Brewing) for a One- Day Liquor License for a Beer Garden between the hours of 12:00 noon and 4:00 p.m. during the Whitman Day 2025 event on Saturday,
To approve the application of Dennis Nash (Old Colony Brewing) for a One- Day Liquor License for a Beer Garden between the hours of 12:00 noon and 4:00 p.m. during the Whitman Day 2025 event on Saturday, June 14, 2025, in the Whitman Town Park subject to the applicant's signature on the application; the $50 license fee; and a Certificate of Liability Insurance stating Old Colony Brewery has general liability and $1 million liquor liability coverage for the duration of the event. The certificate should list the address of the event and identify the Town of Whitman as an additional insured
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to approve the application of Dennis Nash (Old Colony Brewing) for a One- Day Liquor License for a Beer Garden between the hours of 12:00 noon and 4:00 p.m. during the Whitman Day 2025 event on Saturday, June 14, 2025, in the Whitman Town Park subject to the applicant's signature on the application; the $50 license fee; and a Certificate of Liability Insurance stating Old Colony Brewery has general liability and $1 million liquor liability coverage for the duration of the event. The certificate should list the address of the event and identify the Town of Whitman as an additional insured. Seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried 3-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Kain)
To set the Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-Off Program rate at $16 per hour, with a limit of 125 hours and a maximum abatement of $2,000, effective July 1, 2025
To to set the Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-Off Program rate at $16 per hour, with a limit of 125 hours and a maximum abatement of $2,000, effective July 1, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to to set the Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-Off Program rate at $16 per hour, with a limit of 125 hours and a maximum abatement of $2,000, effective July 1, 2025, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried 3-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Kain)
Enter into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and a grievance filed by the Whitman Fire Fighters Union, Local 1769, as an o
To enter into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and a grievance filed by the Whitman Fire Fighters Union, Local 1769, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the town as declared by the chair; and EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with Whitman Public Library Union, SEIU, Local 888, if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining 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 with Whitman Department of Public Works Union, AFSCME Council 93, Local 170, if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the ch
From the minutes
“At 7:37 p.m. Mr. Evans moved to enter into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and a grievance filed by the Whitman Fire Fighters Union, Local 1769, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the town as declared by the chair; and EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with Whitman Public Library Union, SEIU, Local 888, if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining 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 with Whitman Department of Public Works Union, AFSCME Council 93, Local 170, if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining 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 with Whitman Town Hall Union, OPEIU, Local 6, if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares; 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: 5/2/22; 5/10/22; 5/24/22; 6/2/22; 6/7/22 Seconded by Mr. Kain. A roll call vote revealed: Mr. Kain - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; and Mr. Salvucci - yes.” (Motion: Evans, second: Kain)
Ratify the MOU between the Whitman Public Library Employees Union, SEIU, Local 888 and the Town of Whitman, for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028; and to authorize Mr. Salvucci to sign on
To ratify the MOU between the Whitman Public Library Employees Union, SEIU, Local 888 and the Town of Whitman, for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028; and to authorize Mr. Salvucci to sign on behalf of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to ratify the MOU between the Whitman Public Library Employees Union, SEIU, Local 888 and the Town of Whitman, for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028; and to authorize Mr. Salvucci to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Kain seconded; the motion carried 3-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Kain)
Ratify the MOU between the Whitman Department of Public Works Union, AFSCME, Council 93, Local 1700 and the Town of Whitman for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028; and to authorize Mr. Sal
To ratify the MOU between the Whitman Department of Public Works Union, AFSCME, Council 93, Local 1700 and the Town of Whitman for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028; and to authorize Mr. Salvucci to sign on behalf of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to ratify the MOU between the Whitman Department of Public Works Union, AFSCME, Council 93, Local 1700 and the Town of Whitman for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028; and to authorize Mr. Salvucci to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Kain seconded; the motion carried 3-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Kain)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“At 8:26 p.m. Mr. Evans moved to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried 3-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Kain)
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