MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
July 28, 2026
17 recorded votes, 15 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
During the meeting:
- Christina Gorman arrived late (7:44 p.m.)
Every vote, in order
Approve bill and payroll warrants
To approve bill and payroll warrants
Christina Gorman had not yet arrived and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve bill and payroll warrants, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 4-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Accept correspondence in the Read File
To accept correspondence in the Read File
Christina Gorman had not yet arrived and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to accept correspondence in the Read File, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 4-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on April 10, 2026
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on April 10, 2026
Christina Gorman had not yet arrived and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on April 10, 2026, seconded by Mr. Kain, the motion carried by voice vote 4-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on June 2, 2026
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on June 2, 2026
Christina Gorman had not yet arrived and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on June 2, 2026, seconded by Mr. Kain, the motion carried by voice vote 4-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on June 17, 2026
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on June 17, 2026
Christina Gorman had not yet arrived and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on June 17, 2026, seconded by Mr. Kain, the motion carried by voice vote 4-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on June 30, 2026
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on June 30, 2026
Christina Gorman had not yet arrived and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on June 30, 2026, seconded by Mr. Kain, the motion carried by voice vote 4-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Approve the application of Imperio Auto Group, Inc. (Danilo Kelber Temoteo Da Silva) for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 10 Buckley Avenue subject to receipt of the $100.00
To approve the application of Imperio Auto Group, Inc. (Danilo Kelber Temoteo Da Silva) for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 10 Buckley Avenue subject to receipt of the $100.00 license fee, proof of a surety bond as required by M.G.L., c.140, §58; and final approval/inspection of the Building Commissioner
Christina Gorman had not yet arrived and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve the application of Imperio Auto Group, Inc. (Danilo Kelber Temoteo Da Silva) for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 10 Buckley Avenue subject to receipt of the $100.00 license fee, proof of a surety bond as required by M.G.L., c.140, §58; and final approval/inspection of the Building Commissioner, seconded by Mr. Kain, the motion carried by voice vote 4-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Appoint Shannon Murphy as Veterans' Services Officer, effective August 3, 2026, subject to successful negotiations
To appoint Shannon Murphy as Veterans' Services Officer, effective August 3, 2026, subject to successful negotiations
Christina Gorman had not yet arrived and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to appoint Shannon Murphy as Veterans' Services Officer, effective August 3, 2026, subject to successful negotiations, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 4-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Rescind the appointment of Timothy Clancy, Jr. from the position of Forest Fire Warden, effective July 10, 2026
To rescind the appointment of Timothy Clancy, Jr. from the position of Forest Fire Warden, effective July 10, 2026
Christina Gorman had not yet arrived and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to rescind the appointment of Timothy Clancy, Jr. from the position of Forest Fire Warden, effective July 10, 2026, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 4-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Rescind the appointment of Timothy Clancy, Jr. from the position of Director, Whitman Emergency Management Agency, effective July 10, 2026
To rescind the appointment of Timothy Clancy, Jr. from the position of Director, Whitman Emergency Management Agency, effective July 10, 2026
Christina Gorman had not yet arrived and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to rescind the appointment of Timothy Clancy, Jr. from the position of Director, Whitman Emergency Management Agency, effective July 10, 2026, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 4-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Appoint Nicholas Grasso to the position of Forest Fire Warden in order to fill an existing vacancy
To appoint Nicholas Grasso to the position of Forest Fire Warden in order to fill an existing vacancy
Christina Gorman had not yet arrived and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to appoint Nicholas Grasso to the position of Forest Fire Warden in order to fill an existing vacancy, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 4-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Appoint Nicholas Grasso to the position of Director, Whitman Emergency Management Agency in order to fill an existing vacancy
To appoint Nicholas Grasso to the position of Director, Whitman Emergency Management Agency in order to fill an existing vacancy
Christina Gorman had not yet arrived and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to appoint Nicholas Grasso to the position of Director, Whitman Emergency Management Agency in order to fill an existing vacancy, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 4-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Appoint Michael Cogran to the Capital Committee for a three-year term through June 30, 2028
To appoint Michael Cogran to the Capital Committee for a three-year term through June 30, 2028
Christina Gorman had not yet arrived and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to appoint Michael Cogran to the Capital Committee for a three-year term through June 30, 2028, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 4-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Appoint Deputy Fire Chief Nicholas Grasso as Interim Fire Chief
Appoint Deputy Fire Chief Nicholas Grasso as Interim Fire Chief
Christina Gorman had not yet arrived and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved appoint Deputy Fire Chief Nicholas Grasso as Interim Fire Chief, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 4-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Approve the proposed revisions to the Regional Agreement, including non-mandated transportation costs in the District's operating budget and requiring a two-thirds vote for specified School Committee
To approve the proposed revisions to the Regional Agreement, including non-mandated transportation costs in the District's operating budget and requiring a two-thirds vote for specified School Committee actions
Yes: Evans, Kain, SalvucciNo: Byers, Gorman
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve the proposed revisions to the Regional Agreement, including non-mandated transportation costs in the District's operating budget and requiring a two-thirds vote for specified School Committee actions, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 3-2-0 (Ms. Byers and Ms. Gorman opposed).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Enter 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
To enter 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. Veterans' Services Officer Acting Fire Chief 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: 6/2/26; 6/17/26; 6/30/26
From the minutes
“At 9:10 PM Mr. Salvucci moved to enter 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. Veterans' Services Officer Acting Fire Chief 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: 6/2/26; 6/17/26; 6/30/26. Mr. Kain seconded the motion. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Salvucci - yes; Mr. Kain - yes; Ms. Gorman - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; and Ms. Byers - yes. So voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“At 9:30 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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