Brian J. Bezanson

“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Kathleen Evans to be appointed to the position of Member of the Recreation Commission for the remainder of a three-year term, through June 30, 2023, in order to fill an existing vacancy. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 4-0-1 (Mr. Evans abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)

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“Mr. Evans MOVED to accept the recommendation of the Board of Health to require all town employees to be fully vaccinated with a 6-week lead time in which to comply, with compliance defined by getting first, second or booster vaccine, based on what is needed to be considered fully vaccinated, with exemptions allowed for religious or medical reasons; for the Board of Selectmen to discuss and determine if those with approved exemptions will be required to test weekly at their own expense; and to determine exemptions and the requirements for said exemptions, i.e. submittal of a signed doctors note for a medical exemption and submittal of an affidavit signed under pains and penalties of perjury stating such reasons for exemption for a religious exemption. Second Mr. Bezanson for discussion. Mr. Bezanson stated that he is against this. Mr. Salvucci agreed. Mr. LaMattina feels this is a policy decision and it does not sit well with him that the Board of Health is recommending this. He also feels getting vaccinated is a personal choice. Mr. Salvucci agreed. Mr. LaMattina acknowledged the benefit of being vaccinated, but suggested providing an incentive to get employees vaccinated however, he was not prepared to discuss possible incentives at this time. Chairman Kowalski called for a vote in connection with the motion on the floor. So voted 2-3 (Mr. Salvucci, Mr. Bezanson and Mr. LaMattina voted against).” (Motion: Evans, second: Bezanson)

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“American Recovery Plan Designation Mr. Heineman advised the Board of the funds the Town will be receiving from the American Rescue Plan Act and recommended the Board vote to appoint him as the authorized Town Administrator, Lincoln Heineman is authorized to approve, finalize and submit on behalf of the Town any such American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant application and to make all representations and certifications required to be made on behalf of the Town, to complete each such application with such approval, representations and certifications to be evidenced by the signature of the Town Administrator on such application, and if any such American Rescue Plan Act grant is awarded, the Town Administrator shall be the recipient of such grant on behalf of the Town. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 3-0..” (second: Evans)

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“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to include Town Park security cameras on the Capital Plan (with the support of Public Safety and Public Works officials) for submittal to the Capital Committee. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 2-1 (Mr. Evans opposed).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)

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“Mr. LaMattina MOVED to approve use of the Town Hall auditorium on Sunday, November 7, 2021, in order for The Brockton Symphony Orchestra to conduct a free concert consisting of brass instruments only. Second Mr. Salvucci, so voted 1-3 (Chairman Kowalski, Mr. Salvucci and Mr. Evans voted against).” (Motion: LaMattina, second: Salvucci)

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“Mr. Evans MOVED to approve the request of Aimee Toner on behalf of The Brockton Symphony Orchestra for permission to use the Town Hall auditorium on Sunday, November 7, 2021, in order to conduct a free concert; and to impose a mask mandate for those attending said concert. Second Mr. Salvucci, so voted 3-1 (Mr. LaMattina opposed).” (Motion: Evans, second: Salvucci)

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“Mr. LaMattina MOVED to approve the petition of Massachusetts Electric Company and Verizon New England, Inc. for permission to allow National Grid to install new JO pole P4, P3 and P2 on Pine Street. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 4-0-1 (Mr. Evans abstained).” (Motion: LaMattina, second: Bezanson)

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“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Michelle LaMattina on behalf of Dollars for Scholars to conduct the 2nd Annual DFS Decorating for Scholars event at the Whitman Town Park on Friday, December 10, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, December 11, 2021, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; and Sunday, December 12, 2021, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 4-0-1 (Mr. LaMattina abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)

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“Mr. Evans MOVED to dismiss the complaint pursuant to M.G.L., Chapter 140, Section 157 and Whitman's Dog Control Regulation XXVII Section XI submitted by Walter and Marie Aylward of 650 South Avenue against a dog allegedly owned or harbored by Casey Mahoney of 50 Perry Avenue. Second Mr. Salvucci, so voted 3-2 (Chairman Kowalski and Mr. Bezanson voted against).” (Motion: Evans, second: Salvucci)

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