MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
September 9, 2025
12 recorded votes, 1 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 Mrs. Howe; the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Howe)
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 Ms. Howe; the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Howe)
Accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on April 7th, 2025
To accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on April 7th, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on April 7th, 2025, seconded by Ms. Howe; the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Howe)
Accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on April 15th, 2025
To accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on April 15th, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on April 15th, 2025, seconded by Ms. Howe; the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Howe)
Appoint Jeffrey Sargis to the Planning Board to fill the vacancy through May, 2026
To appoint Jeffrey Sargis to the Planning Board to fill the vacancy through May, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to appoint Jeffrey Sargis to the Planning Board to fill the vacancy through May, 2026, seconded by Mrs. Howe; the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Howe)
The Board take no further action
That the Board take no further action
Laura L. Howe had stepped away from the board for this item and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved that the Board take no further action, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 3-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Kain)
Appoint Timothy Travers to the position of Associate Member, Board of Appeals, for a two-year term, through June 30, 2027
To appoint Timothy Travers to the position of Associate Member, Board of Appeals, for a two-year term, through June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to appoint Timothy Travers to the position of Associate Member, Board of Appeals, for a two-year term, through June 30, 2027, seconded by Ms. Howe; the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Howe)
Appoint John Galvin to the position of Member (At-Large), Economic Development Committee, for a three-year term, through June 30, 2027
To appoint John Galvin to the position of Member (At-Large), Economic Development Committee, for a three-year term, through June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to appoint John Galvin to the position of Member (At-Large), Economic Development Committee, for a three-year term, through June 30, 2027, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Kain)
Appoint Heidi Hosmer to the position of Member (Board of Assessors Representative), Economic Development Committee, for a three-year term, through June 30, 2028
To appoint Heidi Hosmer to the position of Member (Board of Assessors Representative), Economic Development Committee, for a three-year term, through June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to appoint Heidi Hosmer to the position of Member (Board of Assessors Representative), Economic Development Committee, for a three-year term, through June 30, 2028, seconded by Mrs. Howe; the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Howe)
Accept the resignation of Richard Rosen from the position of Member (At- Large), Economic Development Committee, effective August 20, 2025
To accept the resignation of Richard Rosen from the position of Member (At- Large), Economic Development Committee, effective August 20, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to accept the resignation of Richard Rosen from the position of Member (At- Large), Economic Development Committee, effective August 20, 2025, seconded by Mrs. Howe; the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Howe)
Enter into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental
To enter into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. Camp Alice Carlton property; 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 from the meetings held on: 10/22/24; 11/12/24; 11/26/24; 12/2/24; 12/17/24; 2/25/25; 3/11/25
From the minutes
“At 8:09 p.m. Mr. Evans moved to enter into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. Camp Alice Carlton property; 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 from the meetings held on: 10/22/24; 11/12/24; 11/26/24; 12/2/24; 12/17/24; 2/25/25; 3/11/25 Seconded by Mrs. Howe. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Evans - yes; Mrs. Howe - yes; Mr. Kain - yes; and Mr. Salvucci - yes. So voted 4-0..” (Motion: Evans, second: Howe)
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
“At 8:42 p.m. Mr. Evans moved out of Executive Session and to reconvene in Open Session for the purpose of adjourning the meeting, seconded by Mrs. Howe; the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Howe)
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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