MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
January 27, 2026
15 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, 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 October 7th, 2025
To accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on October 7th, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on October 7th, 2025, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on October 28th, 2025
To accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on October 28th, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to accept the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on October 28th, 2025, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Accept the request of the Whitman Recreation Commission for permission to use the Town Hall auditorium on Saturday, March 28th, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in order to hold a Spring Egg Hunt
To accept the request of the Whitman Recreation Commission for permission to use the Town Hall auditorium on Saturday, March 28th, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in order to hold a Spring Egg Hunt
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to accept the request of the Whitman Recreation Commission for permission to use the Town Hall auditorium on Saturday, March 28th, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in order to hold a Spring Egg Hunt, seconded by Ms. Howe; the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Howe)
Accept the resignation of Thomas Pistorino as Member, Capital Committee, effective January 9th, 2026
To accept the resignation of Thomas Pistorino as Member, Capital Committee, effective January 9th, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to accept the resignation of Thomas Pistorino as Member, Capital Committee, effective January 9th, 2026, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Accept the resignation of Thomas Pistorino as Member, Whitman Cultural Council, effective January 9th, 2026
To accept the resignation of Thomas Pistorino as Member, Whitman Cultural Council, effective January 9th, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to accept the resignation of Thomas Pistorino as Member, Whitman Cultural Council, effective January 9th, 2026, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve requests for the following Tollbooth Fundraisers: Whitman Little League: March 28, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (rain date 4/11/26) American Legion: May 2, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (rain
To approve requests for the following Tollbooth Fundraisers: Whitman Little League: March 28, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (rain date 4/11/26) American Legion: May 2, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (rain date 5/30/26) Knights of Columbus: October 10, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Whitman Area Toy Drive: September 12, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve requests for the following Tollbooth Fundraisers: Whitman Little League: March 28, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (rain date 4/11/26) American Legion: May 2, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (rain date 5/30/26) Knights of Columbus: October 10, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Whitman Area Toy Drive: September 12, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
The Board decline to exercise the Town's right of first refusal for Bedford Street Parcel ID 25D-3-35
That the Board decline to exercise the Town's right of first refusal for Bedford Street Parcel ID 25D-3-35
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved that the Board decline to exercise the Town's right of first refusal for Bedford Street Parcel ID 25D-3-35, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant and to close said warrant on February 17th, 2026
To open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant and to close said warrant on February 17th, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant and to close said warrant on February 17th, 2026, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Support the request of John Hornstra of Hornstra Farms, in conjunction with Wildlands Trust, for the Town to purchase a permanent conservation restriction with the exception of 5 acres (inclusive of t
To support the request of John Hornstra of Hornstra Farms, in conjunction with Wildlands Trust, for the Town to purchase a permanent conservation restriction with the exception of 5 acres (inclusive of the farm store, the ice cream stand, the barns and residential property) in connection with an MVP Grant
From the minutes
“Ms. Howe moved to support the request of John Hornstra of Hornstra Farms, in conjunction with Wildlands Trust, for the Town to purchase a permanent conservation restriction with the exception of 5 acres (inclusive of the farm store, the ice cream stand, the barns and residential property) in connection with an MVP Grant, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Howe, second: Evans)
Call for a Civil Service list (Call for a Civil Service List (Police) Chief Hanlon was present and reported that, due to upcoming retirements, he anticipates the need to hire two...)
To call for a Civil Service list
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to call for a Civil Service list; seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Proceed with leasing the building to the Food Pantry, contingent upon Town Counsel drafting the lease and DPW vacating the building by June 30th, 2026
To proceed with leasing the building to the Food Pantry, contingent upon Town Counsel drafting the lease and DPW vacating the building by June 30th, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to proceed with leasing the building to the Food Pantry, contingent upon Town Counsel drafting the lease and DPW vacating the building by June 30th, 2026, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Move into 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 bargain
Into 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)(4) to discuss the deployment of security personnel or devices, or strategies with respect thereto; 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. Corthell Building
From the minutes
“At 8:21 PM Mr. Salvucci moved into 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)(4) to discuss the deployment of security personnel or devices, or strategies with respect thereto; 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. Corthell Building Seconded by Mr. Evans. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Kain - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Ms. Howe - yes; and Mr. Kowalski - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“At 9:35 PM Mr. Salvucci moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried 5-0.” (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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