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Whitman Former Select Board member

Randolph G. LaMattina

Elected townwide · 6 terms in this record

Randy LaMattina

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Record at a glance · 2020–2021 Board

33 of 33meetings attended (100%) · whole board 96%
207votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
1no votes (<1% of votes cast) · whole board <1%
1 of 2split votes where LaMattina was in the minority
2abstained
6terms in this record
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 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.

These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.

Attendance

At the start of 33 of 33 Select Board meetings in 2020–2021 Board.

Missed none.

Every meeting (33)

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 · LaMattina: 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

ApprovePassed · 4–0

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Dec 22Nominate Lincoln Heineman (choice between two Town Administrator finalists)Motion: to nominate Lincoln HeinemanPassed 3–2 · LaMattina: Not recorded

December 22, 2020: Nominate Lincoln Heineman (choice between two Town Administrator finalists)

AppointPassed · 3–2

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Dec 15Approve bill and payroll warrantsMotion: to approve bill and payroll warrantsPassed Unanimous, 4 present · LaMattina: Yes

December 15, 2020: Approve bill and payroll warrants

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Dec 15Accept correspondence in the Read FileMotion: to accept correspondence in the Read FilePassed Unanimous, 4 present · LaMattina: Yes

December 15, 2020: Accept correspondence in the Read File

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

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 · LaMattina: Yes

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

AppointPassed · 4–0

To rescind the appointment of Justine Evans from the position of Member (3-year term) of the Buildings, Facilities and Capital Expenditures Committee

Voted: Yes

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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 · LaMattina: Yes

October 29, 2020: Appoint Justin Evans as Board of Selectmen representative (indefinite term) to the Buildings, Facilities and Capital Expenditures Committee

AppointPassed · 4–0

To appoint Justin Evans as Board of Selectmen representative (indefinite term) to the Buildings, Facilities and Capital Expenditures Committee

Voted: Yes

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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 · LaMattina: Abstained

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,…

ApprovePassed · 3–0

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: Abstained

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Sep 22Approve correspondence in the Read FileMotion: to approve correspondence in the Read FilePassed 4–0 · LaMattina: Abstained

September 22, 2020: Approve correspondence in the Read File

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To approve correspondence in the Read File

Voted: Abstained

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

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 · LaMattina: Not recorded

September 22, 2020: Place both Municipal Resources, Inc. and Community Paradigm Associates into nomination

AppointPassed · 4–1

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

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 · LaMattina: Yes

September 22, 2020: Authorize the purchase of ionizing equipment for town owned buildings, with the cost to be assessed to COVID

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To authorize the purchase of ionizing equipment for town owned buildings, with the cost to be assessed to COVID

Voted: Yes

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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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