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Randolph G. LaMattina
Elected townwide · 6 terms in this record
Randy LaMattina
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Board
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2022–2023 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list LaMattina 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 31 of 32 Select Board meetings in 2022–2023 Board.
Missed
- Sep 14, 2022 · Joint: Absent
Every meeting (32)
- May 15, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 1, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 24, 2023 · Special: Present
- Apr 18, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 18, 2023 · Joint: Present
- Apr 11, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 4, 2023 · Joint: Present
- Mar 21, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 7, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 21, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 7, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 20, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 13, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 29, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 15, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 27, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 14, 2022 · Joint: Absent
- Sep 13, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 16, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 9, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 3, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 21, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 2, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 24, 2022 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2022–2023 Board
May 1Accept Ms. Carter's recommendation to offer the position of…Motion: to accept Ms. Carter's recommendation to offer the position of Assistant…Passed 4–1 · LaMattina: Yes
May 1, 2023: Accept Ms. Carter's recommendation to offer the position of Assistant Town Administrator to Kathleen Keefe, subject to successful negotiation of an employment agreement
To accept Ms. Carter's recommendation to offer the position of Assistant Town Administrator to Kathleen Keefe, subject to successful negotiation of an employment agreement
Voted: Yes
Yes: Evans, Kain, Kowalski, LaMattinaNo: Salvucci
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans MOVED to accept Ms. Carter's recommendation to offer the position of Assistant Town Administrator to Kathleen Keefe, subject to successful negotiation of an employment agreement. Second Dr. Kowalski. Mr. Salvucci suggested all candidates come before the Board of Selectmen in order for the members of the Board to see the qualifications of each candidate and provide their input on each of them. Mr. Kain is confident that Ms. Carter is making the right decision. Mr. Evans, who took part in the interview process, clarified that other candidates had similar experience as Ms. Keefe. Chairman LaMattina relayed that he agrees that the position should be offered to Ms. Keefe. Dr. Kowalski feels confident that Ms. Keefe is qualified to do the job. Chairman LaMattina asked for a vote in connection with the motion on the floor. So voted 4-1 (Mr. Salvucci opposed).” (Motion: Evans, second: Kowalski)
Apr 18Increase the Town's assessment to the WHRSD for FY24…Motion: to increase the Town's assessment to the WHRSD for FY24 to…Passed 3–1 · LaMattina: Yes
April 18, 2023 (Joint meeting): Increase the Town's assessment to the WHRSD for FY24 to 5.96 percent
To increase the Town's assessment to the WHRSD for FY24 to 5.96 percent
Voted: Yes
Yes: Evans, LaMattina, SalvucciNo: Kain
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans MOVED to increase the Town's assessment to the WHRSD for FY24 to 5.96 percent. Second Mr. Salvucci. Mr. Salvucci said that he would not like to see any cuts to the fire or police departments due to this motion. Mr. Kain provided a report showing school statistics over the last 10 years which included the following: 2012: 202 teachers for a ratio of 21/1 with an enrollment of 4,320 students 2022: 249 teachers for a ratio of 14/1 with an enrollment of 3,539 students Mr. Kain further commented that he would like to stick to a sustainable budget and no more than a 5% increase in the assessment each year. Chairman LaMattina agreed with Mr. Kain's comments. Chairman LaMattina would like everyone to look at who this vote affects - people in this room, friends, neighbors, children. He reminded everyone that the process has to change, and a better solution needs to be found. Mr. Kain asked Chairman LaMattina to explain what would happen if the vote does not pass this evening. Chairman LaMattina expressed that we would be back to where we started and that does not work for anyone. Mr. Salvucci asked the WHRSD School Committee to do a better job next year. Chairman LaMattina asked for a vote in connection with the motion on the floor. So voted 3-1 (Mr. Kain opposed).” (Motion: Evans, second: Salvucci)
Mar 21Agree to a 2/3 vote for all School Committee…Motion: to agree to a 2/3 vote for all School Committee VotesFailed 2–3 · LaMattina: Not recorded
March 21, 2023: Agree to a 2/3 vote for all School Committee Votes
To agree to a 2/3 vote for all School Committee Votes
The minutes give only the count (2-3), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. LaMattina MOVED to agree to a 2/3 vote for all School Committee Votes. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 2-3 (motion failed).” (Motion: LaMattina, second: Kowalski)
Dec 20Approve interim Town Administrator Frank Lynam's recommendation to amend…Motion: to approve interim Town Administrator Frank Lynam's recommendation to amend the…Passed 4–1 · LaMattina: Yes
December 20, 2022: Approve interim Town Administrator Frank Lynam's recommendation to amend the language to section 7.2 of the Town of Whitman Personnel Policies and Procedures to include a reporting process for exempt
To approve interim Town Administrator Frank Lynam's recommendation to amend the language to section 7.2 of the Town of Whitman Personnel Policies and Procedures to include a reporting process for exempt employees
Voted: Yes
Yes: Evans, Kowalski, LaMattina, SalvucciNo: Kain
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve interim Town Administrator Frank Lynam's recommendation to amend the language to section 7.2 of the Town of Whitman Personnel Policies and Procedures to include a reporting process for exempt employees. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 4-1 (Mr. Kain voted against).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Oct 25Approve the addition of line item #2 (Selectmen-Town Administrator)…Motion: to approve the addition of line item #2 (Selectmen-Town Administrator) in…Passed 3–0 · LaMattina: Yes
October 25, 2022: Approve the addition of line item #2 (Selectmen-Town Administrator) in the amount of $10,000 to Article 15
To approve the addition of line item #2 (Selectmen-Town Administrator) in the amount of $10,000 to Article 15
Voted: Yes
Yes: Evans, LaMattina, SalvucciAbstained: Kain
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the addition of line item #2 (Selectmen-Town Administrator) in the amount of $10,000 to Article 15. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 3-0-1 (Mr. Kain abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Jul 12Approve the petition of National Grid to relay approximately…Motion: to approve the petition of National Grid to relay approximately 475…Passed 4–0 · LaMattina: Yes
July 12, 2022: Approve the petition of National Grid to relay approximately 475 feet of existing 2-inch plastic and coated steel main with 4-inch plastic main starting in front of 671 Auburn Street…
To approve the petition of National Grid to relay approximately 475 feet of existing 2-inch plastic and coated steel main with 4-inch plastic main starting in front of 671 Auburn Street to 728 Auburn Street
Voted: Yes
Yes: Kain, Kowalski, LaMattina, SalvucciAbstained: Evans
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the petition of National Grid to relay approximately 475 feet of existing 2-inch plastic and coated steel main with 4-inch plastic main starting in front of 671 Auburn Street to 728 Auburn Street. Second Dr. Kowalski, so voted 4-0-1 (Mr. Evans abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Kowalski)
Jul 12Appoint Chris DiOrio to the position of Member, By-law…Motion: to appoint Chris DiOrio to the position of Member, By-law Study…Passed 4–0 · LaMattina: Yes
July 12, 2022: Appoint Chris DiOrio to the position of Member, By-law Study Committee for a one-year term, through June 30, 2023
To appoint Chris DiOrio to the position of Member, By-law Study Committee for a one-year term, through June 30, 2023
Voted: Yes
Yes: Evans, Kain, Kowalski, LaMattinaAbstained: Salvucci
From the minutes
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED to appoint Chris DiOrio to the position of Member, By-law Study Committee for a one-year term, through June 30, 2023. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 4-0-1 (Mr. Salvucci abstained).” (Motion: Kowalski, second: Evans)
Jun 7Nominate Mr. LaMattina to the position of ChairmanMotion: to nominate Mr. LaMattina to the position of ChairmanPassed Unanimous, 5 present · LaMattina: Yes
June 7, 2022: Nominate Mr. LaMattina to the position of Chairman
To nominate Mr. LaMattina to the position of Chairman
Voted: Yes
Justin R. Evans also nominated himself (seconded by Shawn M. Kain). In the roll call each member named a choice, and all five, including Mr. Evans, chose Mr. LaMattina.
From the minutes
“Chairman Kowalski MOVED to nominate Mr. LaMattina to the position of Chairman. Second Mr. Salvucci. ... Hearing no other nominations, Mr. Heineman called for a roll call vote in connection with the motions on the floor. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Kain - Mr. LaMattina; Mr. Salvucci - Mr. LaMattina; Chairman Kowalski - Mr. LaMattina; Mr. Evans - Mr. LaMattina; Mr. LaMattina - Mr. LaMattina. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Kowalski, second: Salvucci)
Votes with no disagreement (242)
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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