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May 19, 2026
13 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Justin R. Evans, Daniel L. Salvucci, Shawn M. Kain, Dawn Byers, Christina Gorman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Nominate Mr. Evans for Chair
To nominate Mr. Evans
Daniel L. Salvucci was also nominated (by Dawn Byers, seconded by Christina Gorman). The minutes record the vote on Mr. Evans's nomination as 3-0-0, though five members were present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kain moved to nominate Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Salvucci. ... The motion to nominate Mr. Evans carried by voice vote 3-0-0..” (Motion: Kain, second: Salvucci)
Nominate Mr. Salvucci
To nominate Mr. Salvucci
From the minutes
“Mr. Kain moved to nominate Mr. Salvucci, seconded by Ms. Byers; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kain, second: Byers)
Nominate Mr. Kain as Clerk
To nominate Mr. Kain as Clerk
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to nominate Mr. Kain as Clerk, seconded by Ms. Gorman; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Gorman)
Approve bill and payroll warrants
To approve bill and payroll warrants
Yes: Evans, Gorman, Kain, SalvucciAbstained: Byers
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve bill and payroll warrants, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 4-0-1 (Ms. Byers abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
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. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Approve the open session minutes of February 17, 2026
To approve the open session minutes of February 17, 2026
Yes: Evans, Gorman, Kain, SalvucciAbstained: Byers
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve the open session minutes of February 17, 2026, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 4-0-1 (Ms. Byers abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Approve request of the Whitman Mother's Club for permission to use the Town Hall Auditorium on Saturday, November 7, 2026, for a wine tasting event; and approval of a One-Day Liquor License for said e
To approve request of the Whitman Mother's Club for permission to use the Town Hall Auditorium on Saturday, November 7, 2026, for a wine tasting event; and approval of a One-Day Liquor License for said event
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve request of the Whitman Mother's Club for permission to use the Town Hall Auditorium on Saturday, November 7, 2026, for a wine tasting event; and approval of a One-Day Liquor License for said event, seconded by Ms. Byers; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Byers)
Accept the resignation of Richard Rosen from the position of Member At- Large, Community Preservation Committee, effective May 5, 2026
To accept the resignation of Richard Rosen from the position of Member At- Large, Community Preservation Committee, effective May 5, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to accept the resignation of Richard Rosen from the position of Member At- Large, Community Preservation Committee, effective May 5, 2026, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Appoint Jason Desrosier to the position of Member At-Large, Community
To appoint Jason Desrosier to the position of Member At-Large, Community
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to appoint Jason Desrosier to the position of Member At-Large, Community seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Accept the recommendation of the Council on Aging to nominate Mary Holland to serve as the Town's representative on the Board of Directors for Old Colony Elder Services for the period July 1, 2026, th
To accept the recommendation of the Council on Aging to nominate Mary Holland to serve as the Town's representative on the Board of Directors for Old Colony Elder Services for the period July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to accept the recommendation of the Council on Aging to nominate Mary Holland to serve as the Town's representative on the Board of Directors for Old Colony Elder Services for the period July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Pass over the item pending and opinion from Town Counsel
To pass over the item pending and opinion from Town Counsel
From the minutes
“Ms. Byers moved to pass over the item pending and opinion from Town Counsel, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Byers, second: Kain)
Move into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a) (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or c
Into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a) (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. Assistant Town Administrator; 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: 2/17/26 The meeting will reconvene in Open Session for the purpose of adjourning the meeting
From the minutes
“At 8:01 PM Mr. Salvucci moved into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a) (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. Assistant Town Administrator; 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: 2/17/26 The meeting will reconvene in Open Session for the purpose of adjourning the meeting. Mr. Kain seconded the motion. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Kain - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Ms. Gorman- yes; and Ms. Byers- yes. So voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“At 8:25 PM Mr. Salvucci moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
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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