MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
June 17, 2026
14 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
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 Open Session meeting minutes from April 23, 2026
To approve Open Session meeting minutes from April 23, 2026
Yes: Evans, Kain, SalvucciAbstained: Byers, Gorman
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve Open Session meeting minutes from April 23, 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 May 4, 2026
To approve Open Session meeting minutes from May 4, 2026
Yes: Evans, Gorman, Kain, SalvucciAbstained: Byers
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve Open Session meeting minutes from May 4, 2026, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote with one abstention 4-0-1 (Ms. Byers abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Approve Open Session meeting minutes from May 19, 2026
To approve Open Session meeting minutes from May 19, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve Open Session meeting minutes from May 19, 2026, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Approve the petition of Mass. Elec. Co., dba National Grid, as presented
To approve the petition of Mass. Elec. Co., dba National Grid, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve the petition of Mass. Elec. Co., dba National Grid, as presented, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Enter into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(1) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of a Town
To enter into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(1) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of a Town employee; and EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 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 from 4/23/26 and 5/19/26
From the minutes
“At 7:21 PM Mr. Salvucci moved to enter into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(1) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of a Town employee; and EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 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 from 4/23/26 and 5/19/26 Mr. Kain seconded the motion. Roll call vote revealed the following: Ms. Byers - yes; Ms. Gorman - yes; Mr. Kain - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Mr. Evans - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Amend the FY27 annual appointment list by removing Justin Evans from the position of Alternate Member, Plymouth County Advisory Board and adding Dawn Byers to the position of Alternate Member, Plymout
To amend the FY27 annual appointment list by removing Justin Evans from the position of Alternate Member, Plymouth County Advisory Board and adding Dawn Byers to the position of Alternate Member, Plymouth County Advisory Board; and to approve the FY27 annual appointments as amended
From the minutes
“Ms. Byers moved to amend the FY27 annual appointment list by removing Justin Evans from the position of Alternate Member, Plymouth County Advisory Board and adding Dawn Byers to the position of Alternate Member, Plymouth County Advisory Board; and to approve the FY27 annual appointments as amended, seconded by Mr. Salvucci; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Byers, second: Salvucci)
Accept the verbal resignation of Justin Evans from the Whitman-Hanson Regional Agreement Committee and to appoint Shawn Kain to the Whitman-Hanson Regional Agreement Committee
To accept the verbal resignation of Justin Evans from the Whitman-Hanson Regional Agreement Committee and to appoint Shawn Kain to the Whitman-Hanson Regional Agreement Committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to accept the verbal resignation of Justin Evans from the Whitman-Hanson Regional Agreement Committee and to appoint Shawn Kain to the Whitman-Hanson Regional Agreement Committee, seconded by Ms. Gorman; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Gorman)
Appoint the following to the Hobart Dam Replacement Committee: Conservation Commission Representatives: Edward Winnett, Brian LaPierre Planning Board Representative: Robert Kimball Historical Commissi
To appoint the following to the Hobart Dam Replacement Committee: Conservation Commission Representatives: Edward Winnett, Brian LaPierre Planning Board Representative: Robert Kimball Historical Commission Representative: Robert Lelievre DPW Commissioners Representative: Kevin Cleary Council on Aging Representative: Mary Holland Member At-large: Erica Adams
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to appoint the following to the Hobart Dam Replacement Committee: Conservation Commission Representatives: Edward Winnett, Brian LaPierre Planning Board Representative: Robert Kimball Historical Commission Representative: Robert Lelievre DPW Commissioners Representative: Kevin Cleary Council on Aging Representative: Mary Holland Member At-large: Erica Adams Seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Approve the following line-item transfers: $20,000 from Line Item #27 Assistant Library Director (01.610.1002.154) and $5,000 from Line Item #27 Senior Library Technician (01.610.1007.220) to Line Ite
To approve the following line-item transfers: $20,000 from Line Item #27 Assistant Library Director (01.610.1002.154) and $5,000 from Line Item #27 Senior Library Technician (01.610.1007.220) to Line Item #27 Library Expense (01.610.2000.585). $40,000 from Line Item #15 All Other Services (Police) (01.210.1001.112) to Line Item #15 Expense (01.210.2000.585). $18,000 from Line Item #20 Other Vocational Schools (01.301.2001.322) to Line Item #20 Vocational Transportation (01.301.2002.710)
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve the following line-item transfers: $20,000 from Line Item #27 Assistant Library Director (01.610.1002.154) and $5,000 from Line Item #27 Senior Library Technician (01.610.1007.220) to Line Item #27 Library Expense (01.610.2000.585). $40,000 from Line Item #15 All Other Services (Police) (01.210.1001.112) to Line Item #15 Expense (01.210.2000.585). $18,000 from Line Item #20 Other Vocational Schools (01.301.2001.322) to Line Item #20 Vocational Transportation (01.301.2002.710). Seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Amend the Town Administrator job posting to include the following language: "strong analytical, organizational, communication and leadership skills"; to include a salary range of $167,000 to $177,000;
To amend the Town Administrator job posting to include the following language: "strong analytical, organizational, communication and leadership skills"; to include a salary range of $167,000 to $177,000; and to approve the job posting as amended
From the minutes
“Mr. Kain moved to amend the Town Administrator job posting to include the following language: "strong analytical, organizational, communication and leadership skills"; to include a salary range of $167,000 to $177,000; and to approve the job posting as amended, seconded by Mr. Salvucci; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kain, second: Salvucci)
Establish the budget subcommittee consisting of himself and Ms. Byers
To establish the budget subcommittee consisting of himself and Ms. Byers
From the minutes
“Mr. Kain moved to establish the budget subcommittee consisting of himself and Ms. Byers, seconded by Mr. Salvucci; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kain, second: Salvucci)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 8:40 PM Mr. Salvucci moved to adjourn the meeting, 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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