MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
May 20, 2025
23 recorded votes, 0 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, Laura L. Howe
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Nominate Mr. Kowalski to the position of Chairman
To nominate Mr. Kowalski to the position of Chairman
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to nominate Mr. Kowalski to the position of Chairman. Second Mr. Evans. Hearing no other nominations, Mrs. Carter called for a vote in connection with the motion on the floor. So voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Nominate Mr. Salvucci for the position of Vice Chairman
To nominate Mr. Salvucci for the position of Vice Chairman
From the minutes
“Mrs. Howe moved to nominate Mr. Salvucci for the position of Vice Chairman. Second Mr. Evans. Hearing no other nominations, Chairman Kowalski asked for a vote in connection with the motion on the floor. So voted 5-0.” (Motion: Howe, second: Evans)
Nominate Mr. Evans for the position of Clerk
To nominate Mr. Evans for the position of Clerk
From the minutes
“Mr. Kain moved to nominate Mr. Evans for the position of Clerk. Second Mr. Salvucci. Hearing no other nominations, Chairman Kowalski asked for a vote in connection with the motion on the floor. So voted 5-0.” (Motion: Kain, second: Salvucci)
Approve bill and payroll warrants
To approve bill and payroll warrants
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve bill and payroll warrants, seconded by Mr. Evans; so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Accept correspondence in the Read File
To accept correspondence in the Read File
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to accept correspondence in the Read File; seconded by Mr. Evans; so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, January 21, 2025
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, January 21, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, January 21, 2025; seconded by Mr. Evans; so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, February 4, 2025
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, February 4, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, February 4, 2025; seconded by Mr. Evans; so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the application of Gurudinexpress, Inc., dba Marcello's (Muhammad Irfan) for a Common Victualler License on the premises located at 733 Bedford Street, subject to receipt of the license fee
To approve the application of Gurudinexpress, Inc., dba Marcello's (Muhammad Irfan) for a Common Victualler License on the premises located at 733 Bedford Street, subject to receipt of the license fee
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve the application of Gurudinexpress, Inc., dba Marcello's (Muhammad Irfan) for a Common Victualler License on the premises located at 733 Bedford Street, subject to receipt of the license fee. Seconded by Mr. Evans; so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Rescind the Common Victualler's License and the Common Victualler's All Alcohol License for Marcello's (Andre Piche) at the same location
To rescind the Common Victualler's License and the Common Victualler's All Alcohol License for Marcello's (Andre Piche) at the same location
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to rescind the Common Victualler's License and the Common Victualler's All Alcohol License for Marcello's (Andre Piche) at the same location. Seconded by Mr. Evans; so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the request of Michelle LaMattina on behalf of Dollars for Scholars for Whitman and Hanson for use of the Town Hall auditorium on Friday and Saturday, December 5 & 6, 2025; and for use of the
To approve the request of Michelle LaMattina on behalf of Dollars for Scholars for Whitman and Hanson for use of the Town Hall auditorium on Friday and Saturday, December 5 & 6, 2025; and for use of the Town Park on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, December 5, 6 & 7, 2025, for the 6th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting and other events
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve the request of Michelle LaMattina on behalf of Dollars for Scholars for Whitman and Hanson for use of the Town Hall auditorium on Friday and Saturday, December 5 & 6, 2025; and for use of the Town Park on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, December 5, 6 & 7, 2025, for the 6th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting and other events. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Accept the recommendation of the Council on Aging to nominate Mary Holland to serve as the Town's representative on the Board of Directors for Old Colony Elder Services for the period July 1, 2025, th
To accept the recommendation of the Council on Aging to nominate Mary Holland to serve as the Town's representative on the Board of Directors for Old Colony Elder Services for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to accept the recommendation of the Council on Aging to nominate Mary Holland to serve as the Town's representative on the Board of Directors for Old Colony Elder Services for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Mr. Evans seconded; so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Appoint Brittany Cavallo to the Fair Housing Committee for a one-year term, through June 30, 2026
To appoint Brittany Cavallo to the Fair Housing Committee for a one-year term, through June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to appoint Brittany Cavallo to the Fair Housing Committee for a one-year term, through June 30, 2026. Mr. Evans seconded; so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Accept the resignation of Wayne Andrews from the position of Member, Zoning Board of Appeals, effective May 8, 2025
To accept the resignation of Wayne Andrews from the position of Member, Zoning Board of Appeals, effective May 8, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to accept the resignation of Wayne Andrews from the position of Member, Zoning Board of Appeals, effective May 8, 2025, Mr. Evans seconded; so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Appoint Robert Kimball to the position of Member, Zoning Board of Appeals, for a 5-year term, through June 30, 2026
To appoint Robert Kimball to the position of Member, Zoning Board of Appeals, for a 5-year term, through June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to appoint Robert Kimball to the position of Member, Zoning Board of Appeals, for a 5-year term, through June 30, 2026. Mr. Evans seconded; so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Rescind the appointment of Robert Kimball from the position of Associate Member, Zoning Board of Appeals, effective immediately
To rescind the appointment of Robert Kimball from the position of Associate Member, Zoning Board of Appeals, effective immediately
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to rescind the appointment of Robert Kimball from the position of Associate Member, Zoning Board of Appeals, effective immediately. Mr. Evans seconded; so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Appoint Edward Winnett to the position of Associate Member, Zoning Board of Appeals, for a 2-year term, through June 30, 2026
To appoint Edward Winnett to the position of Associate Member, Zoning Board of Appeals, for a 2-year term, through June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to appoint Edward Winnett to the position of Associate Member, Zoning Board of Appeals, for a 2-year term, through June 30, 2026. Mr. Evans seconded; so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Accept the resignation of Kristin Kolczewski from the position of Member of the Recreation Commission, effective May 15, 2025
To accept the resignation of Kristin Kolczewski from the position of Member of the Recreation Commission, effective May 15, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to accept the resignation of Kristin Kolczewski from the position of Member of the Recreation Commission, effective May 15, 2025. Mr. Evans seconded; so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the collective bargaining agreement 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
To approve the collective bargaining agreement 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
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve the collective bargaining agreement 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. Mr. Evans seconded; so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Refer to the By-Law Study Committee information on the Cannabis Control Commission's Host Community Equity By-law for review
To refer to the By-Law Study Committee information on the Cannabis Control Commission's Host Community Equity By-law for review
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to refer to the By-Law Study Committee information on the Cannabis Control Commission's Host Community Equity By-law for review. Mr. Evans seconded; so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Call for a Special Town Meeting on June 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m
To call for a Special Town Meeting on June 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to call for a Special Town Meeting on June 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Mr. Kain seconded. So voted 5-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Kain)
Open the special Town Meeting warrant and to close said warrant at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 4:00 p.m
To open the special Town Meeting warrant and to close said warrant at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 4:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Mrs. Howe moved to open the special Town Meeting warrant and to close said warrant at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Mr. Evans seconded, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Howe, second: Evans)
Move into 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 bargain
Into 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 and Whitman Firefighters 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. To review and approve executive session minutes: 6/21/22; 7/12/22; 8/3/22; 8/9/22; 8/16/22
From the minutes
“At 7:58 p.m. Mr. Salvucci moved into 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 and Whitman Firefighters 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. To review and approve executive session minutes: 6/21/22; 7/12/22; 8/3/22; 8/9/22; 8/16/22 Seconded by Mr. Evans. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Kain - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; Mrs. Howe - yes; and Mr. Kowalski - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Move out of Executive Session and to reconvene in open session for the purpose of adjourning the meeting
Out of Executive Session and to reconvene in open session for the purpose of adjourning the meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved out of Executive Session and to reconvene in open session for the purpose of adjourning the meeting. Seconded by Mr. Evans; so voted 5-0.” (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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