MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
October 7, 2025
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Carl F. Kowalski, Justin R. Evans, Shawn M. Kain, Laura L. Howe
Absent: Daniel L. Salvucci
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 Ms. Howe; the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Howe)
Accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on May 5th, 2025
To accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on May 5th, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on May 5th, 2025, seconded by Ms. Howe; the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Howe)
Accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on May 27th, 2025
To accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on May 27th, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on May 27th, 2025, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Kain)
Accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on June 11th, 2025
To accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on June 11th, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on June 11th, 2025, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Kain)
Appoint Richard Blosz as Member (Board of Appeals Rep) Economic Development Committee
To appoint Richard Blosz as Member (Board of Appeals Rep) Economic Development Committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to appoint Richard Blosz as Member (Board of Appeals Rep) Economic Development Committee, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Kain)
Move 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 o
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)(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: 5/20/25; 5/27/25
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved 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)(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: 5/20/25; 5/27/25 Seconded by Mr. Kain. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Kain - yes; Mr. Kowalski - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; and Ms. Howe - yes. So voted 4-0..” (Motion: Evans, second: Kain)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 7:50 PM 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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