MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
June 24, 2025
17 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Carl F. Kowalski, Daniel L. Salvucci, Shawn M. Kain, Laura L. Howe
Absent: Justin R. Evans
Every vote, in order
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. Kain; the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
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. Kain; the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Acknowledge Chief Clancy's out-of-state travel to Fire-Rescue International in Orlando, FL on August 13-15, 2025, and to the Executive Fire Officer Leadership Symposium at the National Fire Academy in
To acknowledge Chief Clancy's out-of-state travel to Fire-Rescue International in Orlando, FL on August 13-15, 2025, and to the Executive Fire Officer Leadership Symposium at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, MD on October 10-11, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to acknowledge Chief Clancy's out-of-state travel to Fire-Rescue International in Orlando, FL on August 13-15, 2025, and to the Executive Fire Officer Leadership Symposium at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, MD on October 10-11, 2025. Seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Approve FY26 annual appointments according to the list provided, with the exception of the following: Robert Piccirilli: Americans With Disabilities Act (A.D.A. Coordinator) Robert Piccirilli: Advisor
To approve FY26 annual appointments according to the list provided, with the exception of the following: Robert Piccirilli: Americans With Disabilities Act (A.D.A. Coordinator) Robert Piccirilli: Advisory Member, By-law Study Committee Robert Piccirilli: Fence Viewer Robert Piccirilli: Inspector of Buildings - Building Commissioner Robert Piccirilli: Outdoor Advertising Division Robert Piccirilli: Zoning Enforcement Officer
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve FY26 annual appointments according to the list provided, with the exception of the following: Robert Piccirilli: Americans With Disabilities Act (A.D.A. Coordinator) Robert Piccirilli: Advisory Member, By-law Study Committee Robert Piccirilli: Fence Viewer Robert Piccirilli: Inspector of Buildings - Building Commissioner Robert Piccirilli: Outdoor Advertising Division Robert Piccirilli: Zoning Enforcement Officer Seconded by Mrs. Howe, the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Howe)
Approve request of Lori Shisler to hold the La Vita e Bella 5K on Sunday, September 28, 2025, subject to the route of the race being approved by Chief Hanlon
To approve request of Lori Shisler to hold the La Vita e Bella 5K on Sunday, September 28, 2025, subject to the route of the race being approved by Chief Hanlon
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve request of Lori Shisler to hold the La Vita e Bella 5K on Sunday, September 28, 2025, subject to the route of the race being approved by Chief Hanlon. Seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Approve the request of Assistant Town Administrator Kathy Keefe for a line item transfer in the amount of $479.59 from Line Item #20 Vocational Transportation (01.301.2002.710) to Line Item #20 Other
To approve the request of Assistant Town Administrator Kathy Keefe for a line item transfer in the amount of $479.59 from Line Item #20 Vocational Transportation (01.301.2002.710) to Line Item #20 Other Vocational Tuition (01.301.2001.322)
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve the request of Assistant Town Administrator Kathy Keefe for a line item transfer in the amount of $479.59 from Line Item #20 Vocational Transportation (01.301.2002.710) to Line Item #20 Other Vocational Tuition (01.301.2001.322). Seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Approve the request of Director of Technology Josh MacNeil for a line item transfer in the amount of $5,000.00 from Line Item #8 Technology Expense (01.155.2000.585) to Line Item #8 Assistant Director
To approve the request of Director of Technology Josh MacNeil for a line item transfer in the amount of $5,000.00 from Line Item #8 Technology Expense (01.155.2000.585) to Line Item #8 Assistant Director of Technology (01.155.1001.158)
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve the request of Director of Technology Josh MacNeil for a line item transfer in the amount of $5,000.00 from Line Item #8 Technology Expense (01.155.2000.585) to Line Item #8 Assistant Director of Technology (01.155.1001.158). Seconded by Mr. Kain, the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Approve the request of Chief Clancy for a line item transfer in the amount of $25,000.00 from Line Item #16 All Other Services (01.220.1001.112) to Line Item #16 Expense (01.220.2000.585)
To approve the request of Chief Clancy for a line item transfer in the amount of $25,000.00 from Line Item #16 All Other Services (01.220.1001.112) to Line Item #16 Expense (01.220.2000.585)
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve the request of Chief Clancy for a line item transfer in the amount of $25,000.00 from Line Item #16 All Other Services (01.220.1001.112) to Line Item #16 Expense (01.220.2000.585). Seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Approve the request of Town Administrator Mary Beth Carter for a line item transfer in the amount of $10,000.00 from Line Item #35 General Liability Insurance (01.945.2000.740) to Line Item #35 Legal
To approve the request of Town Administrator Mary Beth Carter for a line item transfer in the amount of $10,000.00 from Line Item #35 General Liability Insurance (01.945.2000.740) to Line Item #35 Legal Services (01.151.2000.301)
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve the request of Town Administrator Mary Beth Carter for a line item transfer in the amount of $10,000.00 from Line Item #35 General Liability Insurance (01.945.2000.740) to Line Item #35 Legal Services (01.151.2000.301). Seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Approve the request of Town Administrator Mary Beth Carter for a line item transfer in the amount of $3,833.64 from Line Item #35 (01.945.2000.740) to Line Item #2 Administrative Assistant (01.122.100
To approve the request of Town Administrator Mary Beth Carter for a line item transfer in the amount of $3,833.64 from Line Item #35 (01.945.2000.740) to Line Item #2 Administrative Assistant (01.122.1001.115)
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve the request of Town Administrator Mary Beth Carter for a line item transfer in the amount of $3,833.64 from Line Item #35 (01.945.2000.740) to Line Item #2 Administrative Assistant (01.122.1001.115). Seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Approve the request for a line item transfer in the amount of $3,500 from Line Item #1 Circulation Supervisor (01,610.1003.155); $5,000.00 from Line Item #2 Senior Library Technician (01.610.1007.220)
To approve the request for a line item transfer in the amount of $3,500 from Line Item #1 Circulation Supervisor (01,610.1003.155); $5,000.00 from Line Item #2 Senior Library Technician (01.610.1007.220); and $5,000.00 from Line Item #3 Library Technicians (01.610.1005.159) to Line Item #4 Library Expenses (01.610.2000.585)
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve the request for a line item transfer in the amount of $3,500 from Line Item #1 Circulation Supervisor (01,610.1003.155); $5,000.00 from Line Item #2 Senior Library Technician (01.610.1007.220); and $5,000.00 from Line Item #3 Library Technicians (01.610.1005.159) to Line Item #4 Library Expenses (01.610.2000.585). Seconded by Mrs. Howe; the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Howe)
Approve the request for a line item transfer in the amount of $10,000 from Line Item #7 Assistant Treasurer/Collector (01.146.1001.116) to Line Item #7 Expense (01.145.2000.585)
To approve the request for a line item transfer in the amount of $10,000 from Line Item #7 Assistant Treasurer/Collector (01.146.1001.116) to Line Item #7 Expense (01.145.2000.585)
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve the request for a line item transfer in the amount of $10,000 from Line Item #7 Assistant Treasurer/Collector (01.146.1001.116) to Line Item #7 Expense (01.145.2000.585). Seconded by Ms. Howe; the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Howe)
Approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town of Whitman and AFSCME, AFL-CIO, Council 93, Local 1700, for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028
To approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town of Whitman and AFSCME, AFL-CIO, Council 93, Local 1700, for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town of Whitman and AFSCME, AFL-CIO, Council 93, Local 1700, for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028. Seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town of Whitman and OPEIU, Local 6, for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028
To approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town of Whitman and OPEIU, Local 6, for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town of Whitman and OPEIU, Local 6, for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028. Seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Approve Town Administrator Mary Beth Carter's request to carry over 104 hours of unused vacation time
To approve Town Administrator Mary Beth Carter's request to carry over 104 hours of unused vacation time
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve Town Administrator Mary Beth Carter's request to carry over 104 hours of unused vacation time. Seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Enter into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position
To enter into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares Assistant Town Accountant; 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: 04/11/23; 04/18/23; 05/01/23; 05/15/23; 05/23/23; 06/20/23; 08/01/23; 01/07/25; 01/21/25; 02/04/25
From the minutes
“At 7:38 p.m. Mr. Salvucci moved to enter into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares Assistant Town Accountant; 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: 04/11/23; 04/18/23; 05/01/23; 05/15/23; 05/23/23; 06/20/23; 08/01/23; 01/07/25; 01/21/25; 02/04/25 Seconded by Mr. Kain. Roll call vote revealed: Mrs. Howe - yes; Mr. Kain - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. The motion carried 4-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“At 7:51 p.m. Mr. Salvucci moved to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
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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