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Whitman Member
Dawn Byers
Elected townwide · 1 term in this record
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Record at a glance · 2026–2027 Board
On split votes, Byers voted the same way as…
- Christina Gorman80% (4 of 5)
- Shawn M. Kain40% (2 of 5)
- Justin R. Evans20% (1 of 5)
- Daniel L. Salvucci20% (1 of 5)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2026–2027 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Byers as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.
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Attendance
At the start of 9 of 9 Select Board meetings in 2026–2027 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (9)
- Sep 8, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Aug 25, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Aug 11, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jul 28, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jul 14, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 30, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 17, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 2, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 19, 2026 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2026–2027 Board
Sep 8Approve as amended Section II A(3), Section V(C), Section…Motion: to approve as amended Section II A(3), Section V(C), Section V(F)…Passed 3–2 · Byers: No
September 8, 2026: Approve as amended Section II A(3), Section V(C), Section V(F) and Section V(G)of the amended Regional Agreement between the Towns of Whitman and Hanson, MA with respect to the Regional…
To approve as amended Section II A(3), Section V(C), Section V(F) and Section V(G)of the amended Regional Agreement between the Towns of Whitman and Hanson, MA with respect to the Regional School District; and to forward said amendments to town counsel for review
Voted: No
Yes: Evans, Kain, SalvucciNo: Byers, Gorman
From the minutes
“Mr. Kain moved to approve as amended Section II A(3), Section V(C), Section V(F) and Section V(G)of the amended Regional Agreement between the Towns of Whitman and Hanson, MA with respect to the Regional School District; and to forward said amendments to town counsel for review, seconded by Mr. Salvucci; the motion carried by voice vote 3-2-0 Ms. Byers and Ms. Gorman opposed).” (Motion: Kain, second: Salvucci)
Aug 25Approve the WHCA Access AgreementMotion: to approve the WHCA Access AgreementPassed 4–1 · Byers: No
August 25, 2026: Approve the WHCA Access Agreement
To approve the WHCA Access Agreement
Voted: No
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)
Aug 11Table the appointmentMotion: to table the appointmentPassed 4–1 · Byers: Yes
August 11, 2026: Table the appointment
To table the appointment
Voted: Yes
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)
Aug 11Table the matterMotion: to table the matterPassed 4–1 · Byers: Yes
August 11, 2026: Table the matter
To table the matter
Voted: Yes
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)
Jul 28Approve bill and payroll warrantsMotion: to approve bill and payroll warrantsPassed Unanimous, 4 present · Byers: Yes
July 28, 2026: Approve bill and payroll warrants
To approve bill and payroll warrants
Voted: Yes
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)
Jul 28Accept correspondence in the Read FileMotion: to accept correspondence in the Read FilePassed Unanimous, 4 present · Byers: Yes
July 28, 2026: Accept correspondence in the Read File
To accept correspondence in the Read File
Voted: Yes
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)
Jul 28Approve the application of Imperio Auto Group, Inc. (Danilo…Motion: to approve the application of Imperio Auto Group, Inc. (Danilo Kelber…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Byers: Yes
July 28, 2026: 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…
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
Voted: Yes
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)
Jul 28Appoint Shannon Murphy as Veterans' Services Officer, effective August…Motion: to appoint Shannon Murphy as Veterans' Services Officer, effective August 3,…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Byers: Yes
July 28, 2026: 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
Voted: Yes
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)
Jul 28Rescind the appointment of Timothy Clancy, Jr. from the…Motion: to rescind the appointment of Timothy Clancy, Jr. from the position…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Byers: Yes
July 28, 2026: 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
Voted: Yes
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)
Jul 28Rescind the appointment of Timothy Clancy, Jr. from the…Motion: to rescind the appointment of Timothy Clancy, Jr. from the position…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Byers: Yes
July 28, 2026: 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
Voted: Yes
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)
Votes with no disagreement (75)
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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