MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
March 10, 2026
12 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 by voice vote carried 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)
Appoint Robert Lelievre to the position of Member, Historical Commission, for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30, 2028, in order to fill an existing vacancy; and to rescind the appoin
To appoint Robert Lelievre to the position of Member, Historical Commission, for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30, 2028, in order to fill an existing vacancy; and to rescind the appointment of Robert Lelievre from the position of Associate Member, Historical Commission, effective immediately
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to appoint Robert Lelievre to the position of Member, Historical Commission, for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30, 2028, in order to fill an existing vacancy; and to rescind the appointment of Robert Lelievre from the position of Associate Member, Historical Commission, effective immediately, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the request of DPW Superintendent Bruce Martin to declare as surplus material eight (8) 5-drawer flat blueprint file cabinets to be disposed of by public auction
To approve the request of DPW Superintendent Bruce Martin to declare as surplus material eight (8) 5-drawer flat blueprint file cabinets to be disposed of by public auction
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve the request of DPW Superintendent Bruce Martin to declare as surplus material eight (8) 5-drawer flat blueprint file cabinets to be disposed of by public auction, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the sale of bonds and bond anticipation notes, and all related matters, for the WMS Building Project
To approve the sale of bonds and bond anticipation notes, and all related matters, for the WMS Building Project
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to approve the sale of bonds and bond anticipation notes, and all related matters, for the WMS Building Project, seconded by Mr. Kowalski; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Kowalski)
Adopt the Public Comment Policy as read
To adopt the Public Comment Policy as read
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to adopt the Public Comment Policy as read, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Refer the following Zoning By-law amendments to the Planning Board and By-law Study Committee: Section 240-6.6 and Section 240-12.5
To refer the following Zoning By-law amendments to the Planning Board and By-law Study Committee: Section 240-6.6 and Section 240-12.5
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to refer the following Zoning By-law amendments to the Planning Board and By-law Study Committee: Section 240-6.6 and Section 240-12.5, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Refer the following to the By-law Study Committee: Wetlands Protection By-law; Chapter 7; Section 7-9 (Boards, Commissioners and Committees); and Smart Growth Overlay District (40R)
To refer the following to the By-law Study Committee: Wetlands Protection By-law; Chapter 7; Section 7-9 (Boards, Commissioners and Committees); and Smart Growth Overlay District (40R)
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to refer the following to the By-law Study Committee: Wetlands Protection By-law; Chapter 7; Section 7-9 (Boards, Commissioners and Committees); and Smart Growth Overlay District (40R), seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Place the following question on the May 16th, 2026, Annual Town Election ballot: "Shall the Town of Whitman be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so called, the amo
To place the following question on the May 16th, 2026, Annual Town Election ballot: "Shall the Town of Whitman be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so called, the amounts required to pay the Town of Whitman's apportioned share of the costs for bonds issued by the South Shore Regional Vocational Technical School District in order to pay costs of designing, constructing, originally equipping and furnishing a new District high school and related athletic facilities, including the payment of all other costs incidental and related thereto?" YES__________ NO__________
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to place the following question on the May 16th, 2026, Annual Town Election ballot: "Shall the Town of Whitman be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so called, the amounts required to pay the Town of Whitman's apportioned share of the costs for bonds issued by the South Shore Regional Vocational Technical School District in order to pay costs of designing, constructing, originally equipping and furnishing a new District high school and related athletic facilities, including the payment of all other costs incidental and related thereto?" YES__________ NO__________ Seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Authorize posting the Assistant Town Administrator position internally and externally at the same time
To authorize posting the Assistant Town Administrator position internally and externally at the same time
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to authorize posting the Assistant Town Administrator position internally and externally at the same time, 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)(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. Corthell Building
From the minutes
“At 8:33 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. Corthell Building Seconded by Mr. Evans. A roll call vote revealed: Mr. Kain - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Ms. Howe - yes; and Mr. Kowalski - yes. So voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“At 8:56 PM Mr. Salvucci moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
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