MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
October 28, 2025
17 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
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 Ms. 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 June 24th, 2025
To accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on June 24th, 2025
Yes: Howe, Kain, SalvucciAbstained: Evans
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on June 24th, 2025, seconded by Ms. Howe; the motion carried 3-0-1 (Mr. Evans abstained).” (Motion: Evans, second: Howe)
Approve the application of KSH Auto Body Corp. (Kayky Hermenegildo) for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 1023 Temple Street, subject to receipt of the $100 license fee and f
To approve the application of KSH Auto Body Corp. (Kayky Hermenegildo) for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 1023 Temple Street, subject to receipt of the $100 license fee and final approval/inspection of the Building Commissioner
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to approve the application of KSH Auto Body Corp. (Kayky Hermenegildo) for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 1023 Temple Street, subject to receipt of the $100 license fee and final approval/inspection of the Building Commissioner, seconded by Ms. Howe; the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Howe)
Appoint Adam Somerville to the position of Member (Planning Board Representative), Economic Development Committee, for a three-year term, through June 30, 2026
To appoint Adam Somerville to the position of Member (Planning Board Representative), Economic Development Committee, for a three-year term, through June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to appoint Adam Somerville to the position of Member (Planning Board Representative), Economic Development Committee, for a three-year term, through June 30, 2026, seconded by Ms. Howe; the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Howe)
Appoint Stephen Egan to the position of Member (At-large), Economic Development Committee, for a three-year term, through June 30, 2028
To appoint Stephen Egan to the position of Member (At-large), Economic Development Committee, for a three-year term, through June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to appoint Stephen Egan to the position of Member (At-large), Economic Development Committee, for a three-year term, through June 30, 2028, seconded by Ms. Howe; the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Howe)
Accept the resignation of Frank Lynam as Member (At-large), DPW Building Committee, effective September 29, 2025
To accept the resignation of Frank Lynam as Member (At-large), DPW Building Committee, effective September 29, 2025
From the minutes
“Ms. Howe moved to accept the resignation of Frank Lynam as Member (At-large), DPW Building Committee, effective September 29, 2025, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Howe, second: Evans)
Rescind the appointment of Sharon LoPiccolo from the Whitman Aid to the Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund Committee (Assistant Treasurer-Collector), effective immediately
To rescind the appointment of Sharon LoPiccolo from the Whitman Aid to the Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund Committee (Assistant Treasurer-Collector), effective immediately
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to rescind the appointment of Sharon LoPiccolo from the Whitman Aid to the Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund Committee (Assistant Treasurer-Collector), effective immediately, seconded by Ms. Howe; the motion carried by voice vote 4-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Howe)
Appoint Debra ÓBroin to the Whitman Aid to the Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund Committee (Temporary Treasurer-Collector), effective immediately
Appoint Debra ÓBroin to the Whitman Aid to the Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund Committee (Temporary Treasurer-Collector), effective immediately
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved appoint Debra ÓBroin to the Whitman Aid to the Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund Committee (Temporary Treasurer-Collector), effective immediately, seconded by Ms. Howe; the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Howe)
Accept the resignation of Michelle Winnett from the position of Registrar, effective immediately
Accept the resignation of Michelle Winnett from the position of Registrar, effective immediately
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved accept the resignation of Michelle Winnett from the position of Registrar, effective immediately, seconded by Ms. Howe; the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Howe)
Renew the Public Entertainment on Sunday License for Indian River Associates, Inc., dba The Patio at Martini's, on the premises located at 552 Washington Street
To renew the Public Entertainment on Sunday License for Indian River Associates, Inc., dba The Patio at Martini's, on the premises located at 552 Washington Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to renew the Public Entertainment on Sunday License for Indian River Associates, Inc., dba The Patio at Martini's, on the premises located at 552 Washington Street, seconded by Ms. Howe; the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Howe)
Set the FY2026 trash rate at $435, and to continue to offer a $25.00 discount to homowners age 65 and over who occupy the premises
To set the FY2026 trash rate at $435, and to continue to offer a $25.00 discount to homowners age 65 and over who occupy the premises
From the minutes
“Mr. Kain then moved to set the FY2026 trash rate at $435, and to continue to offer a $25.00 discount to homowners age 65 and over who occupy the premises, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Kain, second: Evans)
Accept the Ambulance Billing Policy, pending Town Counsel's review
To accept the Ambulance Billing Policy, pending Town Counsel's review
From the minutes
“Mr. Kain moved to accept the Ambulance Billing Policy, pending Town Counsel's review, seconded by Ms. Howe; the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Kain, second: Howe)
Accept the application of M.C. LLC, dba Jiffy Lube #1918, for a change in ownership in connection with the Fuel Storage License at 691 Bedford Street
To accept the application of M.C. LLC, dba Jiffy Lube #1918, for a change in ownership in connection with the Fuel Storage License at 691 Bedford Street
From the minutes
“Ms. Howe moved to accept the application of M.C. LLC, dba Jiffy Lube #1918, for a change in ownership in connection with the Fuel Storage License at 691 Bedford Street, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Howe, second: Evans)
Submit the Open Space and Recreation Plan 2025-2035 to the state for approval
To submit the Open Space and Recreation Plan 2025-2035 to the state for approval
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to submit the Open Space and Recreation Plan 2025-2035 to the state for approval, seconded by Ms. Howe; the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Howe)
Move 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 in order to review and a
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 in order to review and approve executive session minutes from 06/24/25
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved 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 in order to review and approve executive session minutes from 06/24/25. Seconded by Ms. Howe. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Kain - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; and Ms. Howe - yes. So voted 4-0..” (Motion: Evans, second: Howe)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 8:03 PM Mr. Evans moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Ms. 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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