MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
April 7, 2026
17 recorded votes, 2 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 the Open Session minutes from the meeting held on December 30, 2025
To approve the Open Session minutes from the meeting held on December 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve the Open Session minutes from the meeting held on December 30, 2025, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the Open Session minutes from the meeting held on December 1, 2025
To approve the Open Session minutes from the meeting held on December 1, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve the Open Session minutes from the meeting held on December 1, 2025, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the Open Session minutes from the meeting held on December 15, 2025
To approve the Open Session minutes from the meeting held on December 15, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve the Open Session minutes from the meeting held on December 15, 2025, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Reconsider the Board's prior vote regarding a library override
To reconsider the Board's prior vote regarding a library override
The minutes say only that the motion carried; they do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to reconsider the Board's prior vote regarding a library override, seconded by Mr. Kain seconded; the motion carried by voice vote.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Allow use of the Town Hall Auditorium and Town Park for DFS: Holiday Tree Lighting Event December 4-6
To allow use of the Town Hall Auditorium and Town Park for DFS: Holiday Tree Lighting Event December 4-6
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to allow use of the Town Hall Auditorium and Town Park for DFS: Holiday Tree Lighting Event December 4-6, seconded by Ms. Howe; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Howe)
Allow for conditional offers of employment for two candidates
To allow for conditional offers of employment for two candidates
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to allow for conditional offers of employment for two candidates, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the request of Chief Hanlon to appoint Margaret Donovan to the position of Crossing Guard/Special Constable, through June 30, 2026
To approve the request of Chief Hanlon to appoint Margaret Donovan to the position of Crossing Guard/Special Constable, through June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve the request of Chief Hanlon to appoint Margaret Donovan to the position of Crossing Guard/Special Constable, through June 30, 2026, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the request of Chief Clancy to increase permit fees for either a carbon monoxide alarm inspection or a smoke detector inspection as follows: $50.00 for a single-family dwelling or a single uni
To approve the request of Chief Clancy to increase permit fees for either a carbon monoxide alarm inspection or a smoke detector inspection as follows: $50.00 for a single-family dwelling or a single unit $100.00 for a 2-family dwelling $150.00 for any building or structure with 6 or fewer residential units $500.00 for any building or structure with more than 6 units
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve the request of Chief Clancy to increase permit fees for either a carbon monoxide alarm inspection or a smoke detector inspection as follows: $50.00 for a single-family dwelling or a single unit $100.00 for a 2-family dwelling $150.00 for any building or structure with 6 or fewer residential units $500.00 for any building or structure with more than 6 units seconded by Ms. Howe; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Howe)
Authorize signature of the CBA between the Town of Whitman and Whitman Firefighters Association, Local 1769, for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, conditional upon the Union's signature
To authorize signature of the CBA between the Town of Whitman and Whitman Firefighters Association, Local 1769, for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, conditional upon the Union's signature
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to authorize signature of the CBA between the Town of Whitman and Whitman Firefighters Association, Local 1769, for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, conditional upon the Union's signature, seconded by Ms. Howe; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Howe)
Accept the highdeductible health plan
To accept the highdeductible health plan
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to accept the highdeductible health plan, seconded by Ms. Howe; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Howe)
Place the following question on the May 16, 2026, Annual Town Election ballot: "To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate outside the levy limit of proposition two and one-half, so called,
To place the following question on the May 16, 2026, Annual Town Election ballot: "To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate outside the levy limit of proposition two and one-half, so called, $___________, to be added to Article 2 budget lines 1-35, voted this date, thereby funding the Town's operating budget and Regional School District assessments for FY2027, provided that this additional appropriation shall be contingent on the approval of a proposition two and one-half levy limit override under General Laws, c.59, §21(c)(g), or take any other action relative thereto"
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to place the following question on the May 16, 2026, Annual Town Election ballot: "To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate outside the levy limit of proposition two and one-half, so called, $___________, to be added to Article 2 budget lines 1-35, voted this date, thereby funding the Town's operating budget and Regional School District assessments for FY2027, provided that this additional appropriation shall be contingent on the approval of a proposition two and one-half levy limit override under General Laws, c.59, §21(c)(g), or take any other action relative thereto". seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Kain)
Approve the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To approve the Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve the Annual Town Meeting warrant, seconded by Mr. Evans; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the one-year exemption to the free cash policy
To approve the one-year exemption to the free cash policy
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans moved to approve the one-year exemption to the free cash policy, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Kain)
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 Step 2 Grievance: Whitman Police Association, MassCOP, Local 494; and EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; and 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 EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L.
From the minutes
“At 8:55 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 Step 2 Grievance: Whitman Police Association, MassCOP, Local 494; and EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; and 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 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: 12/30/2025 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
To adjourn
The minutes give the count (4-0), but five members were present, so it is not clear how each member voted.
From the minutes
“At 11:30 PM Mr. Salvucci moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Evans, the motion carried by voice vote 4-0-0.” (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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