MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
August 19, 2025
15 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, Laura L. Howe
Absent: Carl F. Kowalski
During the meeting:
- Laura L. Howe stepped away from the board for one item (she is the Animal Control Officer)
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 4-0.” (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 4-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Kain)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on March 25th, 2025
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on March 25th, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on March 25th, 2025, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Evans)
Approve application of Unique Auto Group, Inc. (Thiago Pimenta) for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 278 Bedford Street, subject to final inspection/approval of the Building
To approve application of Unique Auto Group, Inc. (Thiago Pimenta) for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 278 Bedford Street, subject to final inspection/approval of the Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer and receipt of the license fee
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to approve application of Unique Auto Group, Inc. (Thiago Pimenta) for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 278 Bedford Street, subject to final inspection/approval of the Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer and receipt of the license fee; seconded by Mrs. Howe; the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Howe)
Rescind the Class II Auto Dealer's License for Unique Auto Group, Inc. on the premises located at 263 Bedford Street
To rescind the Class II Auto Dealer's License for Unique Auto Group, Inc. on the premises located at 263 Bedford Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to rescind the Class II Auto Dealer's License for Unique Auto Group, Inc. on the premises located at 263 Bedford Street, seconded by Mrs. Howe; the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Howe)
Reappoint Sharon LoPiccolo to the position of Assistant Treasurer- Collector, through June 30, 2026
To reappoint Sharon LoPiccolo to the position of Assistant Treasurer- Collector, through June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to reappoint Sharon LoPiccolo to the position of Assistant Treasurer- Collector, through June 30, 2026, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion 4-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Kain)
Rescind the appointment of Christopher Lee from the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, effective July 1, 2025
To rescind the appointment of Christopher Lee from the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, effective July 1, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to rescind the appointment of Christopher Lee from the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, effective July 1, 2025, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Kain)
Appoint Kevin Lynam as Member, Whitman Recreation Commission, for a three-year term, through June 30, 2028, in order to fill an existing vacancy
To appoint Kevin Lynam as Member, Whitman Recreation Commission, for a three-year term, through June 30, 2028, in order to fill an existing vacancy
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to appoint Kevin Lynam as Member, Whitman Recreation Commission, for a three-year term, through June 30, 2028, in order to fill an existing vacancy, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Kain)
Approve the request of Elena Mauro on behalf of the Southeastern Philharmonic Orchestra for permission to use the Town Hall auditorium to conduct a Christmas Concert on December 7, 2025, at 2:30 p.m.
Approve the request of Elena Mauro on behalf of the Southeastern Philharmonic Orchestra for permission to use the Town Hall auditorium to conduct a Christmas Concert on December 7, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. and a Spring Concert on April 26, 2026, at 2:30 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved approve the request of Elena Mauro on behalf of the Southeastern Philharmonic Orchestra for permission to use the Town Hall auditorium to conduct a Christmas Concert on December 7, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. and a Spring Concert on April 26, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Kain)
Approve the request of the Whitman Mother's Club for permission to use the Town Hall Auditorium on Saturday, November 8, 2025, for a wine tasting event; and for approval of a One-Day Liquor License fo
To approve the request of the Whitman Mother's Club for permission to use the Town Hall Auditorium on Saturday, November 8, 2025, for a wine tasting event; and for approval of a One-Day Liquor License for said event
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to approve the request of the Whitman Mother's Club for permission to use the Town Hall Auditorium on Saturday, November 8, 2025, for a wine tasting event; and for approval of a One-Day Liquor License for said event, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Kain)
Reappoint George Vemis to the position of Constable for a three-year term, through August 6, 2028
To reappoint George Vemis to the position of Constable for a three-year term, through August 6, 2028
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to reappoint George Vemis to the position of Constable for a three-year term, through August 6, 2028, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Kain)
Appoint Brittany Cavallo to the position of Member (At Large) of the Economic Development Committee for the remainder of a 3-year term, through June 30, 2026, in order to fill an existing vacancy
To appoint Brittany Cavallo to the position of Member (At Large) of the Economic Development Committee for the remainder of a 3-year term, through June 30, 2026, in order to fill an existing vacancy
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to appoint Brittany Cavallo to the position of Member (At Large) of the Economic Development Committee for the remainder of a 3-year term, through June 30, 2026, in order to fill an existing vacancy, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Kain)
Appoint Mr. Evans as the Select Board representative to the Economic Development Committee
To appoint Mr. Evans as the Select Board representative to the Economic Development Committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Kain moved to appoint Mr. Evans as the Select Board representative to the Economic Development Committee. Mrs. Howe seconded; the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Kain, second: Howe)
Enter 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. To review and approve
To enter 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. To review and approve executive session minutes: 3/26/24; 4/9/24; 4/23/24; 5/6/24; 5/7/24; 6/4/24; 6/18/24; 7/23/24; 9/17/24; 10/8/24
From the minutes
“At 8:55 p.m. Mr. Evans moved to enter 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. To review and approve executive session minutes: 3/26/24; 4/9/24; 4/23/24; 5/6/24; 5/7/24; 6/4/24; 6/18/24; 7/23/24; 9/17/24; 10/8/24 Seconded by Mr. Kain. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Evans - yes; Mrs. Howe - yes; Mr. Kain - yes; and Mr. Salvucci - yes. So voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Evans, second: Kain)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 9:01 p.m. Mr. Evans moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Evans, 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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