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March 24, 2026
20 recorded votes, 4 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 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)
Approve Meeting Minutes Open Session November 18, 2025
To approve Meeting Minutes Open Session November 18, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve Meeting Minutes Open Session November 18, 2025, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve Meeting Minutes Open Session December 1, 2025
To approve Meeting Minutes Open Session December 1, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve Meeting Minutes Open Session December 1, 2025, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve Meeting Minutes Open Session December 15, 2025
To approve Meeting Minutes Open Session December 15, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve Meeting Minutes Open Session December 15, 2025, 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)(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 public officer, employee, staff member or individual, and 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. Taylor Harrington
From the minutes
“At 7:18 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 public officer, employee, staff member or individual, and 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. Taylor Harrington Mr. Evans seconded the motion. 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)
Approve the application of CTS Auto, LLC (Taylor Harrington and Danielle Harrington) for a Class II Auto Dealer's License for the premises located at 470 Temple Street, subject to receipt of satisfact
To approve the application of CTS Auto, LLC (Taylor Harrington and Danielle Harrington) for a Class II Auto Dealer's License for the premises located at 470 Temple Street, subject to receipt of satisfactory character references, payment of the license fee, submission of the surety bond required under M.G.L. c. 140, §58, and final inspection and approval by the Building Commissioner; and to rescind the license currently held by Mass Auto World, Inc. for this location, effective upon issuance of the new license to CTS Auto, LLC
Yes: Evans, Howe, Kowalski, SalvucciNo: Kain
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve the application of CTS Auto, LLC (Taylor Harrington and Danielle Harrington) for a Class II Auto Dealer's License for the premises located at 470 Temple Street, subject to receipt of satisfactory character references, payment of the license fee, submission of the surety bond required under M.G.L. c. 140, §58, and final inspection and approval by the Building Commissioner; and to rescind the license currently held by Mass Auto World, Inc. for this location, effective upon issuance of the new license to CTS Auto, LLC., seconded by Ms. Howe; the motion carried by voice vote 4-1-0 (Mr. Kain opposed).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Howe)
Terminate the Host Community Agreement between the Town of Whitman and Soulflower, Inc., dated January 10, 2023, as amended by a first amendment dated August 24, 2023, based upon expiration of the agr
To terminate the Host Community Agreement between the Town of Whitman and Soulflower, Inc., dated January 10, 2023, as amended by a first amendment dated August 24, 2023, based upon expiration of the agreement under Section 22
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to terminate the Host Community Agreement between the Town of Whitman and Soulflower, Inc., dated January 10, 2023, as amended by a first amendment dated August 24, 2023, based upon expiration of the agreement under Section 22, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the following Taxi/Livery License and Taxi/Livery Driver's Certificate(s) for the period April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, (subject to receipt of all required paperwork and license fees:
To approve the following Taxi/Livery License and Taxi/Livery Driver's Certificate(s) for the period April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, (subject to receipt of all required paperwork and license fees: Eric Young, dba Sleipnir Transportation, 8 Danecca Drive Edwar Guirguis, dba Pharaoh Limo Services, 15 Hilltop Road Marie Fries, dba All Star Transports, 56 Vincent Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve the following Taxi/Livery License and Taxi/Livery Driver's Certificate(s) for the period April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, (subject to receipt of all required paperwork and license fees: Eric Young, dba Sleipnir Transportation, 8 Danecca Drive Edwar Guirguis, dba Pharaoh Limo Services, 15 Hilltop Road Marie Fries, dba All Star Transports, 56 Vincent Street Seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Appoint Michael Lamerique to the position of Member, Whitman Recreation Commission, for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30, 2028
To appoint Michael Lamerique to the position of Member, Whitman Recreation Commission, for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to appoint Michael Lamerique to the position of Member, Whitman Recreation Commission, for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30, 2028, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Appoint Kathleen Hurley to the position of Member, Capital Committee, for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30, 2027
To appoint Kathleen Hurley to the position of Member, Capital Committee, for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to appoint Kathleen Hurley to the position of Member, Capital Committee, for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30, 2027, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve request of Michael Ganshirt on behalf of Whitman & Hanson Dollars for Scholars to erect a fundraising thermometer on the Town Hall lawn, from April through the end of May
To approve request of Michael Ganshirt on behalf of Whitman & Hanson Dollars for Scholars to erect a fundraising thermometer on the Town Hall lawn, from April through the end of May
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve request of Michael Ganshirt on behalf of Whitman & Hanson Dollars for Scholars to erect a fundraising thermometer on the Town Hall lawn, from April through the end of May, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the request of Michael Ganshirt on behalf of Whitman & Hanson Dollars for Scholars to declare April as "Dollars for Scholars Month"
To approve the request of Michael Ganshirt on behalf of Whitman & Hanson Dollars for Scholars to declare April as "Dollars for Scholars Month"
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve the request of Michael Ganshirt on behalf of Whitman & Hanson Dollars for Scholars to declare April as "Dollars for Scholars Month", seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the request of Veterans' Services Officer Declan Ware to conduct the 158th Annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 25, 2026
To approve the request of Veterans' Services Officer Declan Ware to conduct the 158th Annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 25, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve the request of Veterans' Services Officer Declan Ware to conduct the 158th Annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 25, 2026, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Accept the resignation of Melissa Maroney as Recording Secretary for the Planning Board, effective March 31, 2026
To accept the resignation of Melissa Maroney as Recording Secretary for the Planning Board, effective March 31, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to accept the resignation of Melissa Maroney as Recording Secretary for the Planning Board, effective March 31, 2026, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Put forward an override to cover the proposed public safety cuts, the full school assessment, snow and ice deficit, reduce the amount drawn from OPEB for retiree benefits, and to keep the library open
To put forward an override to cover the proposed public safety cuts, the full school assessment, snow and ice deficit, reduce the amount drawn from OPEB for retiree benefits, and to keep the library open; if the override fails, the proposed cuts to public safety would move forward
The minutes give only the count (2-3), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to put forward an override to cover the proposed public safety cuts, the full school assessment, snow and ice deficit, reduce the amount drawn from OPEB for retiree benefits, and to keep the library open; if the override fails, the proposed cuts to public safety would move forward, seconded by Mr. Salvucci; the motion failed by voice vote 2-3-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Salvucci)
Pursue the smallest possible override to preserve library services and to explore not funding non-mandated busing, with the understanding that if the override failed, the library would close and publi
To pursue the smallest possible override to preserve library services and to explore not funding non-mandated busing, with the understanding that if the override failed, the library would close and public safety would be preserved under either scenario
The minutes give only the count (2-3), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kain moved to pursue the smallest possible override to preserve library services and to explore not funding non-mandated busing, with the understanding that if the override failed, the library would close and public safety would be preserved under either scenario, seconded by Ms. Howe; the motion failed by voice vote 2-3-0.” (Motion: Kain, second: Howe)
Pursue an override to keep the library open, with the understanding that if the override failed, the library would close
To pursue an override to keep the library open, with the understanding that if the override failed, the library would close
The minutes give only the count (3-2), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kain moved to pursue an override to keep the library open, with the understanding that if the override failed, the library would close, seconded by Ms. Howe; the motion carried by voice vote 3-2-0.” (Motion: Kain, second: Howe)
Move 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
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: 11/18/2025
From the minutes
“At 9:28 PM Mr. Salvucci moved 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: 11/18/2025 Mr. Evans seconded the motion. 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 the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 9:33 PM Mr. Salvucci moved to adjourn the meeting, 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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