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August 11, 2026
14 recorded votes, 2 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
Move into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position
Into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares
From the minutes
“At 6:31 PM Mr. Salvucci moved into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. 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)
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 Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (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 July 28th, 2026
To approve Open Session meeting minutes from July 28th, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve Open Session meeting minutes from July 28th, 2026, seconded by Mr. Kain, the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Approve the Class II Auto Dealer's License for AXP, Inc., subject to receipt of the license fee, surrender of the current license, and final inspection and approval by the Building Commissioner
To approve the Class II Auto Dealer's License for AXP, Inc., subject to receipt of the license fee, surrender of the current license, and final inspection and approval by the Building Commissioner
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve the Class II Auto Dealer's License for AXP, Inc., subject to receipt of the license fee, surrender of the current license, and final inspection and approval by the Building Commissioner, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Rescind the Class II Auto Dealer's License held by Paul & Bob, Inc. at 11 Franklin Street, effective upon issuance of the license to AXP, Inc
To rescind the Class II Auto Dealer's License held by Paul & Bob, Inc. at 11 Franklin Street, effective upon issuance of the license to AXP, Inc
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to rescind the Class II Auto Dealer's License held by Paul & Bob, Inc. at 11 Franklin Street, effective upon issuance of the license to AXP, Inc., seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Accept the resignation of Scott Lambiase from the By-Law Study Committee, effective July 27th, 2026
To accept the resignation of Scott Lambiase from the By-Law Study Committee, effective July 27th, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to accept the resignation of Scott Lambiase from the By-Law Study Committee, effective July 27th, 2026, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 5- 0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Table the appointment
To table the appointment
Yes: Byers, Evans, Gorman, KainNo: Salvucci
From the minutes
“Ms. Byers moved to table the appointment, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 4-1-0 (Mr. Salvucci opposed).” (Motion: Byers, second: Kain)
Reappoint Michael Ganshirt to the Historical Commission for a three-year term through June 30th, 2029
To reappoint Michael Ganshirt to the Historical Commission for a three-year term through June 30th, 2029
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to reappoint Michael Ganshirt to the Historical Commission for a three-year term through June 30th, 2029, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Rescind the appointment of Eric Campbell as Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, effective July 1st, 2026
To rescind the appointment of Eric Campbell as Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, effective July 1st, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to rescind the appointment of Eric Campbell as Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, effective July 1st, 2026, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Table the matter
To table the matter
Yes: Byers, Gorman, Kain, SalvucciNo: Evans
From the minutes
“Ms. Byers moved to table the matter, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 4- 1-0 (Mr. Evans opposed).” (Motion: Byers, second: Kain)
Move into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining s
Into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 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 Town Administrator; and EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 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. Provisional Deputy Fire Chief
From the minutes
“At 8:02 PM Mr. Salvucci moved into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 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 Town Administrator; and EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 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. Provisional Deputy Fire Chief 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)
Approve the Town Administrator contract with Sabrina Chilcott
To approve the Town Administrator contract with Sabrina Chilcott
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve the Town Administrator contract with Sabrina Chilcott, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“At 8:42 p.m. 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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