Scott J. Lambiase

“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request to use $9,800 from the World War II Memorial Fund for the purpose of replacing the fence at Memorial Field. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 4-0-1 (Mr. LaMattina abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)

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“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve bill and payroll warrants. Second Mr. Bezanson so voted 3-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)

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“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept correspondence in the Read File. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 3-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)

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“Mr. Lambiase MOVED to deny the request of Dinesh Kumar Patel to approve an additional All Alcohol Package Goods Store Liquor License to be assigned to DJ's Country Store; and not to support the process required to obtain said additional license. Second Mr. Bezanson for discussion. Mr. Lambiase stated that he feels the guidelines regarding the number of licenses available are put in place for a reason. If the population increases and an additional license becomes available, it should be on a first come, first serve basis. Mr. LaMattina agreed. Mr. Bezanson reminded the Board of discussions held regarding retail marijuana where the decision was ultimately made to let the people decide. Mr. Lambiase stated that if this request is approved, it will open the door for others who hold a beer and wine license to come and ask for an all alcohol license. Chairman Kowalski agreed and asked for a vote in connection with the motion on the floor. So voted 3-2. (Mr. Salvucci and Mr. Bezanson voted against denying the request of Mr. Patel).” (Motion: Lambiase, second: Bezanson)

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“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the amended Whitman- Hanson Regional School District Agreement dated June 6, 2018. Second Mr. Bezanson. Mr. Salvucci asked if the WHRSDC has seen the amended agreement. Mr. Lynam said yes, and noted there have been no changes since the previous draft. He also advised the Board that the agreement will be presented at Hanson's Town Meeting next week. Hearing nothing further, Chairman Kowalski asked for a vote in connection with the motion on the floor. So voted 3-2 (Mr. LaMattina and Mr. Lambiase voted against).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)

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“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the updated collective bargaining agreement between the Town of Whitman and Whitman Town Hall Employees, OPEIU, Local 6, for the period July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2020. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 4-0-1 (Mr. Bezanson abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)

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“Mr. Lambiase stated he is not prepared to vote on this issue this evening, and MOVED to table action on the amended agreement between the Towns of Whitman and Hanson with respect to the Regional School District in order to allow for Mr. Lynam to prepare a comparative analysis of the original agreement and the amended agreement. Second Mr. Bezanson. ... Chairman Kowalski noted the previous motion made by Mr. Lambiase. When asked by Chairman Kowalski to withdraw his motion, Mr. Lambiase refused. A brief discussion ensued, and Mr. Lynam agreed to contact the region and advise of the Board's concerns. Chairman Kowalski asked for a vote in connection with the motion on the floor. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Lambiase, second: Bezanson)

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“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to continue with the current method of assigning liaisons (chairman's discretion) until such time that we have other information that would cause us to change the practice. Second Mr. Salvucci for discussion. Mr. Lambiase stated that he would like to see this issue dealt with in short order rather than "until such time". He would in fact, like to see something presented to the Board at the next meeting. Mr. Bezanson amended the motion as follows: to continue the current method of assigning liaisons (chairman's discretion); and to instruct Assistant Town Administrator Lisa Green to prepare operational guidelines for operation of the Board of Selectmen for review at the August 28, 2018, meeting. Second Mr. Salvucci. Chairman Kowalski advised Mr. Lamattina that he is willing to talk about his assignments if he wishes to do so. He went on to explain that his reason for assigning Mr. Lamattina to the WHRSC was because in the past, Mr. LaMattina had expressed interest, as well as disappointment, with the schools. Mr. Lamattina stated that he has an interest is every aspect of this government; and it is the success of these people that he is interested in. Mr. Salvucci suggested that board members be assigned to departments where they will not face a conflict of interest. Mr. Bezanson stated that he has been a member of this board for 15 years and the assignments have changed almost every year. He has always been under the assumption that changes were made in order to give each member a broader sense of how the town operates. Mr. Lamattina stated that he appreciates Mr. Bezanson's statement; however, he does not feel that this was a universal shake-up as there were members whose assignments did not change. Following a brief discussion regarding the changes to the liaison assignments, Chairman Kowalski asked for a vote in connection with the motion on the floor. So voted 4-1 (Mr. LaMattina voted against).” (Motion: Bezanson, second: Salvucci)

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“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to assign the Chief Procurement Officer responsibilities to the Town Administrator. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 0-3-1 (Mr. LaMattina abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)

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