MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
April 29, 2025
8 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 request of the Whitman Cultural Council for use of the Town Hall Auditorium as an alternate location for the Summer Concerts in the event of inclement weather
To approve the request of the Whitman Cultural Council for use of the Town Hall Auditorium as an alternate location for the Summer Concerts in the event of inclement weather
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to approve the request of the Whitman Cultural Council for use of the Town Hall Auditorium as an alternate location for the Summer Concerts in the event of inclement weather, Mr. Kain seconded; the motion carried 3-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Kain)
Approve the request of the Whitman Veterans' Council to hold the 157th Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26th, 2025
To approve the request of the Whitman Veterans' Council to hold the 157th Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26th, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to approve the request of the Whitman Veterans' Council to hold the 157th Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26th, 2025. Seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried 3-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Kain)
Approve the request of Mary Joyce on behalf of the Historical Commission to appoint Stephen Lanza to the position of Member for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30th, 2026
To approve the request of Mary Joyce on behalf of the Historical Commission to appoint Stephen Lanza to the position of Member for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30th, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to approve the request of Mary Joyce on behalf of the Historical Commission to appoint Stephen Lanza to the position of Member for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30th, 2026. 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)(2) to conduct collective bargaining sessions with Whitman Firefighters Union, Local 1769; and EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A,
To enter into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, § 21(a)(2) to conduct collective bargaining sessions with Whitman Firefighters Union, Local 1769; and EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with Whitman Firefighters Union, Local 1769, 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 Employees 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
From the minutes
“At 7:18 p.m. Mr. Evans moved to enter into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, § 21(a)(2) to conduct collective bargaining sessions with Whitman Firefighters Union, Local 1769; and EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with Whitman Firefighters Union, Local 1769, 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 Employees 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. Seconded by Mr. Kain. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Kain - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; and Mr. Salvucci - yes. So voted 3-0..” (Motion: Evans, second: Kain)
Ratify the MOU between the Whitman Town Hall Employees Union, OPEIU, Local 6, and the Town of Whitman, for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028; and to authorize Mr. Salvucci to sign on beha
To ratify the MOU between the Whitman Town Hall Employees Union, OPEIU, Local 6, 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 Town Hall Employees Union, OPEIU, Local 6, 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 at 7:53 p.m
To adjourn at 7:53 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to adjourn at 7:53 p.m. Seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried 3-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Kain)
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