MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
February 17, 2026
13 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)
Request the Massachusetts Inspector General to conduct a forensic audit of the Whitman-Hanson Regional School District finances
To request the Massachusetts Inspector General to conduct a forensic audit of the Whitman-Hanson Regional School District finances
From the minutes
“Ms. Howe moved to request the Massachusetts Inspector General to conduct a forensic audit of the Whitman-Hanson Regional School District finances, seconded by Mr. Salvucci; the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Howe, second: Salvucci)
Approve Amendment #1 to the Intermunicipal Agreement dated January 7, 2026, between the Town of Whitman and the Whitman-Hanson Regional School District by adding a new section numbered and titled "2A.
To approve Amendment #1 to the Intermunicipal Agreement dated January 7, 2026, between the Town of Whitman and the Whitman-Hanson Regional School District by adding a new section numbered and titled "2A. GRANT" after "Section 2. FINANCING OF THE PROJECT"; and to sign said amendment
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve Amendment #1 to the Intermunicipal Agreement dated January 7, 2026, between the Town of Whitman and the Whitman-Hanson Regional School District by adding a new section numbered and titled "2A. GRANT" after "Section 2. FINANCING OF THE PROJECT"; and to sign said amendment, seconded by Ms. Howe; the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Howe)
Adjourn the joint meeting with the Finance Committee
To adjourn the joint meeting with the Finance Committee
From the minutes
“At 7:35 PM Mr. Salvucci moved to adjourn the joint meeting with the Finance Committee, seconded by Ms. Howe; the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Howe)
Approve the petition of Mass Elec. Co., dba National Grid, and Verizon New England as presented
To approve the petition of Mass Elec. Co., dba National Grid, and Verizon New England as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Kain moved to approve the petition of Mass Elec. Co., dba National Grid, and Verizon New England as presented, seconded by Ms. Howe; the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Kain, second: Howe)
Approve the application of Trillium Fuel, dba Quality Fuel Mart for a Wine & Malt Package Goods Store Liquor License on the premises located at 180 South Avenue, subject to receipt of the license, adv
To approve the application of Trillium Fuel, dba Quality Fuel Mart for a Wine & Malt Package Goods Store Liquor License on the premises located at 180 South Avenue, subject to receipt of the license, advertising and postage fees, and approval by the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve the application of Trillium Fuel, dba Quality Fuel Mart for a Wine & Malt Package Goods Store Liquor License on the premises located at 180 South Avenue, subject to receipt of the license, advertising and postage fees, and approval by the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Reappoint Yvonne Evans as Registrar of Voters for a three-year term
To reappoint Yvonne Evans as Registrar of Voters for a three-year term
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to reappoint Yvonne Evans as Registrar of Voters for a three-year term, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Allow formation of a Hobart Dam Replacement Committee as outlined by Mr. Winnett
To allow formation of a Hobart Dam Replacement Committee as outlined by Mr. Winnett
From the minutes
“Ms. Howe moved to allow formation of a Hobart Dam Replacement Committee as outlined by Mr. Winnett, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Howe, second: Evans)
Allow formation of the Open Space & Recreation Plan Implementation Committee as outlined by Mr. Winnett
To allow formation of the Open Space & Recreation Plan Implementation Committee as outlined by Mr. Winnett
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to allow formation of the Open Space & Recreation Plan Implementation Committee as outlined by Mr. Winnett, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Refer the proposed Smart Growth Overlay District Zoning By-law to the Planning Board for review
To refer the proposed Smart Growth Overlay District Zoning By-law to the Planning Board for review
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to refer the proposed Smart Growth Overlay District Zoning By-law to the Planning Board for review, seconded by Mr. Salvucci; the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Salvucci)
Enter into 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
To enter into 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; 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 meeting minutes: 9/23/25; 10/7/25; 10/28/25
From the minutes
“At 8:32 PM Mr. Salvucci moved to enter into 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; 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 meeting minutes: 9/23/25; 10/7/25; 10/28/25 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 the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 8:50 PM Mr. Salvucci moved to adjourn the meeting, 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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