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Whitman Chair
Justin R. Evans
Elected townwide · 8 terms in this record
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2020–2021 Board
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2020–2021 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Evans 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.
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Attendance
At the start of 33 of 33 Select Board meetings in 2020–2021 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (33)
- Jun 2, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 18, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 4, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 20, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 13, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 23, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 16, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 9, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 23, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 9, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 26, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 19, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 11, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 5, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 29, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 22, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 18, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 15, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 9, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 1, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 17, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 10, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 29, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 28, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 20, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 6, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 22, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 15, 2020 · Joint: Present
- Sep 8, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 11, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 28, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 14, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 30, 2020 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2020–2021 Board
Jan 19Withdraw the current Town of Whitman COVID-19 Protocols for…Motion: to withdraw the current Town of Whitman COVID-19 Protocols for Town…Passed 4–0 · Evans: Yes
January 19, 2021: Withdraw the current Town of Whitman COVID-19 Protocols for Town Employees and to adopt as written the updated Town of Whitman COVID-19 Protocols for Town Employees
To withdraw the current Town of Whitman COVID-19 Protocols for Town Employees and to adopt as written the updated Town of Whitman COVID-19 Protocols for Town Employees
Voted: Yes
Yes: Evans, Kowalski, LaMattina, SalvucciAbstained: Bezanson
From the minutes
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED to withdraw the current Town of Whitman COVID-19 Protocols for Town Employees and to adopt as written the updated Town of Whitman COVID-19 Protocols for Town Employees. Second Mr. LaMattina. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - abstain; Mr. Evans - yes; Dr. Kowalski - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; and Acting Chairman Salvucci - yes. So voted 4-0-1..” (Motion: Kowalski, second: LaMattina)
Dec 22Nominate Lincoln Heineman (choice between two Town Administrator finalists)Motion: to nominate Lincoln HeinemanPassed 3–2 · Evans: Not recorded
December 22, 2020: Nominate Lincoln Heineman (choice between two Town Administrator finalists)
To nominate Lincoln Heineman
This was a roll-call choice between two nominees for Town Administrator, not a yes-or-no vote: Randolph G. LaMattina, Justin R. Evans and Carl F. Kowalski chose Lincoln Heineman; Brian J. Bezanson and Daniel L. Salvucci chose Lisa Green (nominated by Mr. Bezanson, seconded by Mr. Salvucci). The minutes record it as 3-2 in favor of Lincoln Heineman.
From the minutes
“Mr. LaMattina MOVED to nominate Lincoln Heineman. Second Dr. Kowalski. Roll call vote.” (Motion: LaMattina, second: Kowalski)
Dec 15Approve bill and payroll warrantsMotion: to approve bill and payroll warrantsPassed Unanimous, 4 present · Evans: Yes
December 15, 2020: Approve bill and payroll warrants
To approve bill and payroll warrants
Voted: Yes
Carl F. Kowalski had not yet arrived and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve bill and payroll warrants. Second Mr. LaMattina. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; and Acting Chairman Salvucci - yes. So voted 4-0..” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Dec 15Accept correspondence in the Read FileMotion: to accept correspondence in the Read FilePassed Unanimous, 4 present · Evans: Yes
December 15, 2020: Accept correspondence in the Read File
To accept correspondence in the Read File
Voted: Yes
Carl F. Kowalski had not yet arrived and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to accept correspondence in the Read File. Second Mr. LaMattina. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; and Acting Chairman Salvucci - yes. So voted 4-0..” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Oct 29Rescind the appointment of Justine Evans from the position…Motion: to rescind the appointment of Justine Evans from the position of…Passed 4–0 · Evans: Abstained
October 29, 2020: Rescind the appointment of Justine Evans from the position of Member (3-year term) of the Buildings, Facilities and Capital Expenditures Committee
To rescind the appointment of Justine Evans from the position of Member (3-year term) of the Buildings, Facilities and Capital Expenditures Committee
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Bezanson, Kowalski, LaMattina, SalvucciAbstained: Evans
From the minutes
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED to rescind the appointment of Justine Evans from the position of Member (3-year term) of the Buildings, Facilities and Capital Expenditures Committee. Second Mr. Bezanson. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - abstain; Dr. Kowalski - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; and Chairman Salvucci - yes. So voted 4-0-1..” (Motion: Kowalski, second: Bezanson)
Oct 29Appoint Justin Evans as Board of Selectmen representative (indefinite…Motion: to appoint Justin Evans as Board of Selectmen representative (indefinite term)…Passed 4–0 · Evans: Abstained
October 29, 2020: Appoint Justin Evans as Board of Selectmen representative (indefinite term) to the Buildings, Facilities and Capital Expenditures Committee
To appoint Justin Evans as Board of Selectmen representative (indefinite term) to the Buildings, Facilities and Capital Expenditures Committee
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Bezanson, Kowalski, LaMattina, SalvucciAbstained: Evans
From the minutes
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED to appoint Justin Evans as Board of Selectmen representative (indefinite term) to the Buildings, Facilities and Capital Expenditures Committee. Second Mr. Bezanson. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - abstain; Dr. Kowalski - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; and Chairman Salvucci - yes. So voted 4-0-1..” (Motion: Kowalski, second: Bezanson)
Oct 20Approve the request of Michelle LaMattina on behalf of…Motion: to approve the request of Michelle LaMattina on behalf of Dollars…Passed 3–0 · Evans: Yes
October 20, 2020: Approve the request of Michelle LaMattina on behalf of Dollars for Scholars to conduct Decorate for Dollars, a holiday tree lighting event at the Whitman Town Park on December 4-6,…
To approve the request of Michelle LaMattina on behalf of Dollars for Scholars to conduct Decorate for Dollars, a holiday tree lighting event at the Whitman Town Park on December 4-6, 2020; and December 11-13, 2020, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m
Voted: Yes
Yes: Evans, Kowalski, SalvucciAbstained: LaMattina
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Michelle LaMattina on behalf of Dollars for Scholars to conduct Decorate for Dollars, a holiday tree lighting event at the Whitman Town Park on December 4-6, 2020; and December 11-13, 2020, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Second Mr. Evans. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - abstain; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 3-0-1..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Sep 22Approve correspondence in the Read FileMotion: to approve correspondence in the Read FilePassed 4–0 · Evans: Yes
September 22, 2020: Approve correspondence in the Read File
To approve correspondence in the Read File
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bezanson, Evans, Kowalski, SalvucciAbstained: LaMattina
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve correspondence in the Read File. Second Mr. Bezanson. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - abstain; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 4-0-1..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Sep 22Place both Municipal Resources, Inc. and Community Paradigm Associates…Motion: to place both Municipal Resources, Inc. and Community Paradigm Associates into…Passed 4–1 · Evans: Not recorded
September 22, 2020: Place both Municipal Resources, Inc. and Community Paradigm Associates into nomination
To place both Municipal Resources, Inc. and Community Paradigm Associates into nomination
This was a roll-call choice between two firms, not a yes-or-no vote: Justin R. Evans, Randolph G. LaMattina, Daniel L. Salvucci and Carl F. Kowalski chose Community Paradigm Associates; Brian J. Bezanson chose Municipal Resources, Inc. The minutes record it as 4-1 in favor of Community Paradigm Associates.
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to place both Municipal Resources, Inc. and Community Paradigm Associates into nomination. Second Mr. Bezanson. Mr. LaMattina asked when the Board will discuss what the process will be moving forward and if liaisons will be put in place to deal with whichever company is chosen. Chairman Kowalski stated that this issue will be discussed at the next meeting. He then called for a roll call vote in connection with the motion on the floor. Mr. Bezanson - Municipal Resources, Inc.; Mr. Evans - Community Paradigm Associates; Mr. Lamattina - Community Paradigm Associates; Mr. Salvucci - Community Paradigm Associates; and Chairman Kowalski - Community Paradigm Associates. So voted 4-1 in favor of engaging the services of Community Paradigm Associates, LLC to assist with the recruitment and hiring of a Town Administrator..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Sep 22Authorize the purchase of ionizing equipment for town owned…Motion: to authorize the purchase of ionizing equipment for town owned buildings,…Passed 4–0 · Evans: Abstained
September 22, 2020: Authorize the purchase of ionizing equipment for town owned buildings, with the cost to be assessed to COVID
To authorize the purchase of ionizing equipment for town owned buildings, with the cost to be assessed to COVID
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Bezanson, Kowalski, LaMattina, SalvucciAbstained: Evans
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to authorize the purchase of ionizing equipment for town owned buildings, with the cost to be assessed to COVID. Second Mr. Bezanson. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - abstain; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 4-0-1..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Votes with no disagreement (197)
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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