MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
November 18, 2025
14 recorded votes, 2 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 the bill and payroll warrant
To approve the bill and payroll warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve the bill and payroll warrant, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (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 by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on July 8, 2025
To accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on July 8, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on July 8, 2025, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on August 19, 2025
To accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on August 19, 2025
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on August 19, 2025, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried by voice vote with one abstention 4-0-1.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on September 9, 2025
To accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on September 9, 2025
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on September 9, 2025, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried by voice vote with one abstention 4-0-1.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Adopt a residential factor of 1.00 for all classes of property for FY2026
To adopt a residential factor of 1.00 for all classes of property for FY2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to adopt a residential factor of 1.00 for all classes of property for FY2026, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Appoint Joyce Annese as Registrar for the period December 1, 2025, through April 1, 2027, in order to fill an existing vacancy on the Board of Registrars
To appoint Joyce Annese as Registrar for the period December 1, 2025, through April 1, 2027, in order to fill an existing vacancy on the Board of Registrars
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to appoint Joyce Annese as Registrar for the period December 1, 2025, through April 1, 2027, in order to fill an existing vacancy on the Board of Registrars, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Rescind the appointment of Michelle McNulty as Town Counsel, effective December 31, 2025
To rescind the appointment of Michelle McNulty as Town Counsel, effective December 31, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to rescind the appointment of Michelle McNulty as Town Counsel, effective December 31, 2025, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Appoint Peter Sumners as Town Counsel, effective January 1, 2026
To appoint Peter Sumners as Town Counsel, effective January 1, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to appoint Peter Sumners as Town Counsel, effective January 1, 2026, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Rescind the appointment of Peter Sumners as Assistant Town Counsel, effective January 1, 2026
To rescind the appointment of Peter Sumners as Assistant Town Counsel, effective January 1, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to rescind the appointment of Peter Sumners as Assistant Town Counsel, effective January 1, 2026, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Appoint Scott D. Benton to the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer for a one-year term, through June 30, 2026, effective January 1, 2026
Appoint Scott D. Benton to the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer for a one-year term, through June 30, 2026, effective January 1, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved appoint Scott D. Benton to the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer for a one-year term, through June 30, 2026, effective January 1, 2026, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Request a call for a Civil Service examination for the position of Fire Chief
To request a call for a Civil Service examination for the position of Fire Chief
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to request a call for a Civil Service examination for the position of Fire Chief; seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
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 e
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 from 7/8/25; 8/19/25; 9/9/25
From the minutes
“At 8:56 PM Mr. Salvucci 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 from 7/8/25; 8/19/25; 9/9/25 Seconded by Mr. Evans. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Kain - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. Kowalski - yes; and Ms. Howe - yes. So voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Adjourn at 8:03 PM
To adjourn at 8:03 PM
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to adjourn at 8:03 PM, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
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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