MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
August 25, 2026
23 recorded votes, 1 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
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)
Accept one full-size American flag (to be displayed outside of the Council on Aging building) and one small American flag (to be displayed inside the Council on Aging building) from the Republic Town
To accept one full-size American flag (to be displayed outside of the Council on Aging building) and one small American flag (to be displayed inside the Council on Aging building) from the Republic Town Committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to accept one full-size American flag (to be displayed outside of the Council on Aging building) and one small American flag (to be displayed inside the Council on Aging building) from the Republic Town Committee, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Approve the application of AA, Inc., dba Amante Pizzeria, subject to receipt of the lease agreement and final approval by the Board of Health, Fire Chief, and Building Commissioner
To approve the application of AA, Inc., dba Amante Pizzeria, subject to receipt of the lease agreement and final approval by the Board of Health, Fire Chief, and Building Commissioner
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve the application of AA, Inc., dba Amante Pizzeria, subject to receipt of the lease agreement and final approval by the Board of Health, Fire Chief, and Building Commissioner, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Approve the application of Mina Hana, dba King Mina LLC, for a Livery License and a Livery Driver's Certificate on the premises located at 24 Linden Street, subject to receipt of the license fees
To approve the application of Mina Hana, dba King Mina LLC, for a Livery License and a Livery Driver's Certificate on the premises located at 24 Linden Street, subject to receipt of the license fees
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve the application of Mina Hana, dba King Mina LLC, for a Livery License and a Livery Driver's Certificate on the premises located at 24 Linden Street, subject to receipt of the license fees, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Approve the application of Therrien Properties, LLC (Daniel J. Therrien), for a Rooming House License on the premises located at 29 Whitman Avenue
To approve the application of Therrien Properties, LLC (Daniel J. Therrien), for a Rooming House License on the premises located at 29 Whitman Avenue
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve the application of Therrien Properties, LLC (Daniel J. Therrien), for a Rooming House License on the premises located at 29 Whitman Avenue, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Rescind the Rooming House License for Whitman House LLC (Dennis and Donna Bowen) on the premises located at 29 Whitman Avenue, effective upon the new license being issued to Therrien Properties, LLC
To rescind the Rooming House License for Whitman House LLC (Dennis and Donna Bowen) on the premises located at 29 Whitman Avenue, effective upon the new license being issued to Therrien Properties, LLC
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to rescind the Rooming House License for Whitman House LLC (Dennis and Donna Bowen) on the premises located at 29 Whitman Avenue, effective upon the new license being issued to Therrien Properties, LLC, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Approve the request of Brianna Conners of Be Community, Inc. to hold "Art in the Park" at the Whitman Town Park on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m
To approve the request of Brianna Conners of Be Community, Inc. to hold "Art in the Park" at the Whitman Town Park on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve the request of Brianna Conners of Be Community, Inc. to hold "Art in the Park" at the Whitman Town Park on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Approve the revised Building Department fee schedule
To approve the revised Building Department fee schedule
From the minutes
“Mr. Kain moved to approve the revised Building Department fee schedule, seconded by Ms. Byers; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kain, second: Byers)
Approve the WHCA Access Agreement
To approve the WHCA Access Agreement
Yes: Evans, Gorman, Kain, SalvucciNo: Byers
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to approve the WHCA Access Agreement, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote, 4-1-0 (Ms. Byers opposed).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Appoint John Casey as Member, By-Law Study Committee, for the remainder of a one-year term, through June 30, 2027
To appoint John Casey as Member, By-Law Study Committee, for the remainder of a one-year term, through June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to appoint John Casey as Member, By-Law Study Committee, for the remainder of a one-year term, through June 30, 2027, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Set the Special Town Meeting for January 25,2027, and the Special Town Election for January 30, 2027
To set the Special Town Meeting for January 25,2027, and the Special Town Election for January 30, 2027
From the minutes
“Ms. Byers moved to set the Special Town Meeting for January 25,2027, and the Special Town Election for January 30, 2027, seconded by Mr. Salvucci; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Byers, second: Salvucci)
Rescind the appointment of Mary Beth Carter from the position of Affirmative Action Representative; Auction Permit Agent; By-Law Study Committee Member; Capital Committee Member; Claim Agent; Fair Hou
To rescind the appointment of Mary Beth Carter from the position of Affirmative Action Representative; Auction Permit Agent; By-Law Study Committee Member; Capital Committee Member; Claim Agent; Fair Housing Committee - Fair Housing Officer; and Assistant Parking Clerk, effective September 5, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to rescind the appointment of Mary Beth Carter from the position of Affirmative Action Representative; Auction Permit Agent; By-Law Study Committee Member; Capital Committee Member; Claim Agent; Fair Housing Committee - Fair Housing Officer; and Assistant Parking Clerk, effective September 5, 2026, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Appoint Sabrina Chilcott to the position of Affirmative Action Representative; Auction Permit Agent; By-Law Study Committee Member; Capital Committee Member; Claim Agent; Fair Housing Committee - Fair
To appoint Sabrina Chilcott to the position of Affirmative Action Representative; Auction Permit Agent; By-Law Study Committee Member; Capital Committee Member; Claim Agent; Fair Housing Committee - Fair Housing Officer; and Assistant Parking Clerk, effective September 6, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to appoint Sabrina Chilcott to the position of Affirmative Action Representative; Auction Permit Agent; By-Law Study Committee Member; Capital Committee Member; Claim Agent; Fair Housing Committee - Fair Housing Officer; and Assistant Parking Clerk, effective September 6, 2026, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 5- 0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Appoint Sabrina Chilcott as Whitman's representative to the Mayflower Municipal Health Group, effective September 6, 2026
To appoint Sabrina Chilcott as Whitman's representative to the Mayflower Municipal Health Group, effective September 6, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to appoint Sabrina Chilcott as Whitman's representative to the Mayflower Municipal Health Group, effective September 6, 2026, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Authorize Sabrina Chilcott to sign bill and payroll warrants, effective September 6, 2026
To authorize Sabrina Chilcott to sign bill and payroll warrants, effective September 6, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to authorize Sabrina Chilcott to sign bill and payroll warrants, effective September 6, 2026, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Appoint Robert Small, Jr. to the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, through June 30, 2027
To appoint Robert Small, Jr. to the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, through June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to appoint Robert Small, Jr. to the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, through June 30, 2027, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Appoint Darvin Anderson to the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, effective October 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027
To appoint Darvin Anderson to the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, effective October 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to appoint Darvin Anderson to the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, effective October 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Accept the resignation of Scott Youngstrom from the position of Alternate Member, Conservation Commission, effective August 18, 2026
To accept the resignation of Scott Youngstrom from the position of Alternate Member, Conservation Commission, effective August 18, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to accept the resignation of Scott Youngstrom from the position of Alternate Member, Conservation Commission, effective August 18, 2026, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Renew the Public Entertainment on Sunday License for Indian River Associates, Inc., dba The Patio at Martini's, 552 Washington Street
To renew the Public Entertainment on Sunday License for Indian River Associates, Inc., dba The Patio at Martini's, 552 Washington Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci moved to renew the Public Entertainment on Sunday License for Indian River Associates, Inc., dba The Patio at Martini's, 552 Washington Street, seconded by Mr. Kain; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kain)
Request that DLS develop a Financial Policy Manual for the Town of Whitman
To request that DLS develop a Financial Policy Manual for the Town of Whitman
From the minutes
“Ms. Byers moved to request that DLS develop a Financial Policy Manual for the Town of Whitman, seconded by Mr. Salvucci; the motion carried by voice vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Byers, second: Salvucci)
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. Provisional Deputy Fire Chief; and EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. Provisional Deputy Fire Chief MOA
From the minutes
“At 9:20 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. Provisional Deputy Fire Chief; and EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. Provisional Deputy Fire Chief MOA 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 the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 9:46 p.m. 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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