MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
June 2, 2026
14 recorded votes, 5 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
Approve the bill and payroll warrant
To approve the bill and payroll warrant
Yes: Evans, Gorman, Kain, SalvucciAbstained: Byers
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve the bill and payroll warrant, 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 Open Session meeting minutes from March 10, 2026
To approve Open Session meeting minutes from March 10, 2026
Yes: Evans, Kain, SalvucciAbstained: Byers, Gorman
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve Open Session meeting minutes from March 10, 2026, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote with two abstentions 3-0-2 (Ms. Byers and Ms. Gorman abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Approve Open Session meeting minutes from March 24, 2026
To approve Open Session meeting minutes from March 24, 2026
Yes: Evans, Kain, SalvucciAbstained: Byers, Gorman
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve Open Session meeting minutes from March 24, 2026, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote with two abstentions 3-0-2 (Ms. Byers and Ms. Gorman abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Approve Open Session meeting minutes from April 7, 2026
To approve Open Session meeting minutes from April 7, 2026
Yes: Evans, Kain, SalvucciAbstained: Byers, Gorman
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve Open Session meeting minutes from April 7, 2026, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote with two abstentions 3-0-2 (Ms. Byers and Ms. Gorman abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Approve Open Session meeting minutes from April 21, 2026
To approve Open Session meeting minutes from April 21, 2026
Yes: Evans, Kain, SalvucciAbstained: Byers, Gorman
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve Open Session meeting minutes from April 21, 2026, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote with two abstentions 3-0-2 (Ms. Byers and Ms. Gorman abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Approve the petition of Aum Jay Maruti, Inc., dba Whitman Market and Liquor, to alter the licensed premises located at 183 South Avenue in connection with the All Alcohol Liquor License, subject to AB
To approve the petition of Aum Jay Maruti, Inc., dba Whitman Market and Liquor, to alter the licensed premises located at 183 South Avenue in connection with the All Alcohol Liquor License, subject to ABCC approval and receipt of the advertising and abutter notification fees
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve the petition of Aum Jay Maruti, Inc., dba Whitman Market and Liquor, to alter the licensed premises located at 183 South Avenue in connection with the All Alcohol Liquor License, subject to ABCC approval and receipt of the advertising and abutter notification fees, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Appoint Michael Cogran as Facilities Manager, subject to successful negotiations
To appoint Michael Cogran as Facilities Manager, subject to successful negotiations
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to appoint Michael Cogran as Facilities Manager, subject to successful negotiations, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Set the FY2027 revolving account spending limits as follows: Animal Control, $25,000; Council on Aging, $10,000; Library Fines and Fees, $25,000; Planning Board, $75,000; Police Department, $20,000; R
To set the FY2027 revolving account spending limits as follows: Animal Control, $25,000; Council on Aging, $10,000; Library Fines and Fees, $25,000; Planning Board, $75,000; Police Department, $20,000; Recreation Department, $130,000; and Street Lighting Receipts, $15,000
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to set the FY2027 revolving account spending limits as follows: Animal Control, $25,000; Council on Aging, $10,000; Library Fines and Fees, $25,000; Planning Board, $75,000; Police Department, $20,000; Recreation Department, $130,000; and Street Lighting Receipts, $15,000, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Increase the FY2026 Recreation revolving account spending limit from $75,000 to $130,000
To increase the FY2026 Recreation revolving account spending limit from $75,000 to $130,000
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to increase the FY2026 Recreation revolving account spending limit from $75,000 to $130,000, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Declare the old DPW Administration building available for disposition for use as a food pantry, including use of the entire building for pantry-related operations
To declare the old DPW Administration building available for disposition for use as a food pantry, including use of the entire building for pantry-related operations
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to declare the old DPW Administration building available for disposition for use as a food pantry, including use of the entire building for pantry-related operations, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Authorize the Town Administrator, on behalf of the Board, to submit a request to the Division of Local Services Financial Management Resource Bureau for assistance with a budget bylaw and financial ma
To authorize the Town Administrator, on behalf of the Board, to submit a request to the Division of Local Services Financial Management Resource Bureau for assistance with a budget bylaw and financial management review
From the minutes
“Ms. Byers moved to authorize the Town Administrator, on behalf of the Board, to submit a request to the Division of Local Services Financial Management Resource Bureau for assistance with a budget bylaw and financial management review, seconded by Ms. Gorman; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Byers, second: Gorman)
Enter into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21a(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or con
To enter into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21a(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel Facilities Manager; and EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21a (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 Former DPW Administration Building Camp Alice Carlton; and EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21a (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 of 3/10/26; 3/24/26; and 4/7/26
From the minutes
“At 9:10 PM Mr. Salvucci moved to enter into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21a(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel Facilities Manager; and EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21a (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 Former DPW Administration Building Camp Alice Carlton; and EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21a (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 of 3/10/26; 3/24/26; and 4/7/26 Mr. Kain seconded the motion. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Kain - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Ms. Byers - yes; and Ms. Gorman - yes. So voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“At 9:41 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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