MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
June 30, 2026
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Justin R. Evans, Daniel L. Salvucci, Dawn Byers, Christina Gorman
Absent: Shawn M. Kain
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 Ms. Byers; the motion carried by voice vote 4-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Byers)
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 Ms. Byers; the motion carried by voice vote 4-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Byers)
Approve the request of Elena Maura on behalf of the Southeastern Philharmonic Orchestra for permission to use the Town Hall Auditorium to conduct a free concert on Sunday, December 6, 2026, and Sunday
To approve the request of Elena Maura on behalf of the Southeastern Philharmonic Orchestra for permission to use the Town Hall Auditorium to conduct a free concert on Sunday, December 6, 2026, and Sunday, April 18, 2027
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve the request of Elena Maura on behalf of the Southeastern Philharmonic Orchestra for permission to use the Town Hall Auditorium to conduct a free concert on Sunday, December 6, 2026, and Sunday, April 18, 2027, seconded by Ms. Byers; the motion carried by voice vote 4-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Byers)
Allow Kate Barton on behalf of the Whitman Cultural Council to hold the annual Summer Concert Series on Thursday evenings from mid-July through August in the Town Park beginning at 6:00 p.m.; and for
To allow Kate Barton on behalf of the Whitman Cultural Council to hold the annual Summer Concert Series on Thursday evenings from mid-July through August in the Town Park beginning at 6:00 p.m.; and for permission to use the Town Hall auditorium in the event of inclement weather
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to allow Kate Barton on behalf of the Whitman Cultural Council to hold the annual Summer Concert Series on Thursday evenings from mid-July through August in the Town Park beginning at 6:00 p.m.; and for permission to use the Town Hall auditorium in the event of inclement weather, seconded by Ms. Byers; the motion carried by voice vote 4-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Byers)
Accept a donation of $7,500 from the Copeland Family Foundation, Inc. to be used for the Animal Shelter
To accept a donation of $7,500 from the Copeland Family Foundation, Inc. to be used for the Animal Shelter
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to accept a donation of $7,500 from the Copeland Family Foundation, Inc. to be used for the Animal Shelter, seconded by Ms. Byers; the motion carried by voice vote 4-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Byers)
Approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to sign the Warrant for the September 1, 2026, State Primary Election
To approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to sign the Warrant for the September 1, 2026, State Primary Election
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to sign the Warrant for the September 1, 2026, State Primary Election, seconded by Ms. Byers; the motion carried by voice vote 4-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Byers)
Approve the following line-item transfers as presented: $107,381.37 from Line Item #35 Medical/Life Insurance Town Match (01.194.2000.174) to Line Item #22 Snow & Ice Control $5,900.00 from Line Item
To approve the following line-item transfers as presented: $107,381.37 from Line Item #35 Medical/Life Insurance Town Match (01.194.2000.174) to Line Item #22 Snow & Ice Control $5,900.00 from Line Item #22 Divisional Expense (01.402.2294.585) to Line Item #22 DPW Salaries (01.400.1000.113) $1,642.58 from Line Item #35 Medical/Life Insurance Town Match (01.194.2000.174) to Line Item #9 Clerical (01.161.1002.126) $1,500.00 from Line Item #35 Medical/Life Insurance Town Match (01.914.2000.174) to Line Item #14 Expense, Furnishings and Equipment (01.192.2000.585)
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve the following line-item transfers as presented: $107,381.37 from Line Item #35 Medical/Life Insurance Town Match (01.194.2000.174) to Line Item #22 Snow & Ice Control $5,900.00 from Line Item #22 Divisional Expense (01.402.2294.585) to Line Item #22 DPW Salaries (01.400.1000.113) $1,642.58 from Line Item #35 Medical/Life Insurance Town Match (01.194.2000.174) to Line Item #9 Clerical (01.161.1002.126) $1,500.00 from Line Item #35 Medical/Life Insurance Town Match (01.914.2000.174) to Line Item #14 Expense, Furnishings and Equipment (01.192.2000.585) Ms. Byers seconded the motion, the motion carried by voice vote 4-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Byers)
Adopt the resolution as presented
To adopt the resolution as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to adopt the resolution as presented, seconded by Ms. Byers; the motion carried by voice vote 4-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Byers)
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 an ind
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 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., Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(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
From the minutes
“At 8:27 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 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., Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(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. Ms. Byers seconded the motion. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Salvucci - yes; Ms. Gorman - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; and Ms. Byers - yes. So voted 4-0-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Byers)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Ms. Byers; the motion carried by voice vote 4-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Byers)
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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