MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
December 30, 2025
11 recorded votes, 0 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
Absent: Laura L. Howe
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 4-0-0.” (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 4-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Appoint Brittany Cavallo as a member in order to fill an existing vacancy on the Board of Assessors
To appoint Brittany Cavallo as a member in order to fill an existing vacancy on the Board of Assessors
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to appoint Brittany Cavallo as a member in order to fill an existing vacancy on the Board of Assessors, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried by voice vote 4-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Install one (1) Pole P#1-30 beginning at a point at the centerline at 215 Linden Street and continuing approximately 25' in a west direction toward the edge of the road at 199 South Avenue; and to ins
To install one (1) Pole P#1-30 beginning at a point at the centerline at 215 Linden Street and continuing approximately 25' in a west direction toward the edge of the road at 199 South Avenue; and to install strut guys on existing Pole P#1 and new Pole P#1-30 on Linden Street to balance forces
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to install one (1) Pole P#1-30 beginning at a point at the centerline at 215 Linden Street and continuing approximately 25' in a west direction toward the edge of the road at 199 South Avenue; and to install strut guys on existing Pole P#1 and new Pole P#1-30 on Linden Street to balance forces, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried by voice vote 4-0- 0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the application of The Auto Group, Inc. for a Class II Dealer's License on the premises located at 575 Bedford Street, subject to receipt of the license fee and final inspection/approval of th
To approve the application of The Auto Group, Inc. for a Class II Dealer's License on the premises located at 575 Bedford Street, subject to receipt of the license fee and final inspection/approval of the Building Commissioner
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve the application of The Auto Group, Inc. for a Class II Dealer's License on the premises located at 575 Bedford Street, subject to receipt of the license fee and final inspection/approval of the Building Commissioner, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried by voice vote 4-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Appoint election workers for 2026, in accordance with the list provided; and to set the Annual Town Election hours from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM as per Town Clerk Dawn Valey's request
To appoint election workers for 2026, in accordance with the list provided; and to set the Annual Town Election hours from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM as per Town Clerk Dawn Valey's request
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to appoint election workers for 2026, in accordance with the list provided; and to set the Annual Town Election hours from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM as per Town Clerk Dawn Valey's request, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried by voice vote 4-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Prioritize razing the building in the near term, to allow a school- purpose art installation on the structure in the interim, and, after demolition, to convert the site to open space with the longer-t
To prioritize razing the building in the near term, to allow a school- purpose art installation on the structure in the interim, and, after demolition, to convert the site to open space with the longer-term goal of pursuing a future community center when the Town's debt position improves
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans then moved to prioritize razing the building in the near term, to allow a school- purpose art installation on the structure in the interim, and, after demolition, to convert the site to open space with the longer-term goal of pursuing a future community center when the Town's debt position improves; seconded by Mr. Kain. The motion carried by voice vote 4-0-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Kain)
Proceed with foreclosure and take ownership of the property
To proceed with foreclosure and take ownership of the property
From the minutes
“Mr. Kain moved to proceed with foreclosure and take ownership of the property; seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried by voice vote 4-0-0.” (Motion: Kain, second: Evans)
Approve and sign the Intermunicipal Agreement for the Whitman Middle School project
To approve and sign the Intermunicipal Agreement for the Whitman Middle School project
From the minutes
“Mr. Kain moved to approve and sign the Intermunicipal Agreement for the Whitman Middle School project; seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried by voice vote 4-0-0.” (Motion: Kain, second: Evans)
Enter into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(1) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or t
To enter into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(1) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a Town employee; and EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §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. Whitman Police Association, MassCOP, Local 494; and 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
From the minutes
“At 8:23 PM Mr. Salvucci moved to enter into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(1) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a Town employee; and EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §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. Whitman Police Association, MassCOP, Local 494; and 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 Seconded by Mr. Evans. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Kain - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; and Mr. Kowalski - yes. So voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 9:08 PM, Mr. Salvucci moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried by voice vote 4-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
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