MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
September 23, 2025
13 recorded votes, 3 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
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; the motion carried 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; the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on April 22nd, 2025
To accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on April 22nd, 2025
Yes: Evans, Howe, Kain, SalvucciAbstained: Kowalski
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on April 22nd, 2025. Seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried 4-0-1 (Chairman Kowalski abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on April 29th, 2025
To accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on April 29th, 2025
Yes: Evans, Howe, Kain, SalvucciAbstained: Kowalski
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on April 29th, 2025. Seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried 4-0-1 (Chairman Kowalski abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on April 22nd, 2025
To accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on April 22nd, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on April 22nd, 2025. Seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Postpone the hearing to a future meeting
To postpone the hearing to a future meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to postpone the hearing to a future meeting. Seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Issue a warrant for unlicensed dogs to the Animal Control Officer
To issue a warrant for unlicensed dogs to the Animal Control Officer
Yes: Evans, Kain, Kowalski, SalvucciAbstained: Howe
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to issue a warrant for unlicensed dogs to the Animal Control Officer. Seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried 4-0-1 (Mrs. Howe abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Accept the resignation of Adrianna Destefano from the position of Member, Whitman Cultural Council, effective September 10th, 2025
To accept the resignation of Adrianna Destefano from the position of Member, Whitman Cultural Council, effective September 10th, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to accept the resignation of Adrianna Destefano from the position of Member, Whitman Cultural Council, effective September 10th, 2025. Seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Appoint Errick Greenlee to the position of Member, Cultural Council, for the remainder a three-year term, through June 30, 2026, in order to fill an existing vacancy
To appoint Errick Greenlee to the position of Member, Cultural Council, for the remainder a three-year term, through June 30, 2026, in order to fill an existing vacancy
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to appoint Errick Greenlee to the position of Member, Cultural Council, for the remainder a three-year term, through June 30, 2026, in order to fill an existing vacancy. Seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Accept the resignation of Frank Lynam as Member, Capital Committee, effective September 10, 2025
To accept the resignation of Frank Lynam as Member, Capital Committee, effective September 10, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to accept the resignation of Frank Lynam as Member, Capital Committee, effective September 10, 2025. Seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Enter into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect
To enter into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 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. Step 2 Grievance: OPEIU, Local 6; 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)(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: 3/25/25; 4/7/25; 4/22/25; 4/29/25
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to enter into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 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. Step 2 Grievance: OPEIU, Local 6; 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)(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: 3/25/25; 4/7/25; 4/22/25; 4/29/25 Seconded by Mr. Evans. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Kain - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; Mr. Kowalski - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Ms. Howe - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Accept the MOU between the Town of Whitman and Whitman Firefighters Association, Local 1769, I.A.F.F., AFL-CIO, for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028
To accept the MOU between the Town of Whitman and Whitman Firefighters Association, Local 1769, I.A.F.F., AFL-CIO, for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to accept the MOU between the Town of Whitman and Whitman Firefighters Association, Local 1769, I.A.F.F., AFL-CIO, for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028. Seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 8:55 P.M. Mr. Salvucci moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
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