Whitman public meetings in 2022
21 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Select Board
The Select Board approved the MBTA Communities Action Plan for referral to the Planning Board and authorized an increase in wiring fees. The Board also accepted a $5,000 donation for the fire station kitchen and approved a request for the American Legion to keep a pool table.
- Approved MBTA Communities Action Plan referral to Planning Board (5-0)
- Approved increase in wiring fees recommended by Peter Palaza (5-0)
- Approved $5,000 donation from T&K Asphalt Services for fire station kitchen (5-0)
- Approved application for American Legion Post #22 to keep one pool table (5-0)
- Approved amendment to Personnel Policies for exempt employee attendance reporting (4-1)
- Approved extended closing times to 2:00 a.m. for New Year's Eve (5-0)
- Approved stocking Hobart Pond with trout in the spring (5-0)
- Accepted resignation of Brittany Cavallo from Cultural Council (5-0)
Select Board
The Board selected Flower & Soul, Berkeley Botanicals, and Stories to enter into Host Community Agreements. Other actions included renewing annual business licenses and appointing two auxiliary police officers.
- Approved Host Community Agreements with Flower & Soul, Berkeley Botanicals, and Stories (5-0)
- Approved amendments to the Host Community Agreement (5-0)
- Renewed various 2023 licenses including liquor, auto dealer, and entertainment (5-0)
- Appointed Mark Feltrup as Auxiliary/Special Police Officer through June 30, 2023 (5-0)
- Appointed Joseph Hurley as Auxiliary/Special Police Officer through June 30, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved change of manager for Whitman VFW at 95 Essex Street (5-0)
- Approved bill and payroll warrants (5-0)
- Authorized Town Administrator to seek legal opinion on Camp Alice Carlton property request (5-0)
South Shore Recycling Cooperative
The South Shore Recycling Cooperative board will meet to discuss equipment and truck needs, plan a 25th anniversary celebration, and review grant preparation. The agenda also includes a speaker from Green Mattress, approval of prior minutes, and the executive director's report.
- Speaker/presenter: Adam Doorly, Green Mattress
- Discussion: trucks and equipment needs
- 25th anniversary celebration planning
- Grant preparation discussion
- Review of Greenpeace report and rebuttal
South Shore Educational Collaborative
The South Shore Educational Collaborative Board will vote on the FY22 audit, FY23 budget, the FY22 annual report, and discontinuing Managed Blue health insurance for seniors. The board will also hold a first reading of the strategic plan and employee handbook, and enter executive session for personnel matters.
- Vote on independent audit report for FY 2022
- Vote on FY 2023 budget update
- Vote on discontinuing Managed Blue health insurance for seniors
- First reading of revised SSEC Strategic Plan
- Executive session for personnel matters
South Shore Educational Collaborative
The OPEB Board of Trustees will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss whether to reinstate contributions for fiscal year 2023. The board will also hear a treasurer's report. The meeting is open to the public.
- Approval of minutes from June 3, 2022 meeting
- Discussion of reinstating FY 2023 OPEB contributions
- Treasurer's report
Select Board
The Board heard business proposals from Flower & Soul, Berkeley Botanicals, Stories, and Mitchell Cannabis Co., with votes on licenses scheduled for December 13. The Board also discussed FY24 budget projections and a proposed $1.2M sidewalk project on Auburn Street.
- Approved bill and payroll warrants (5-0)
- Accepted correspondence in the read file (5-0)
- Approved Nov. 14 Open Session minutes (5-0)
- Approved Nov. 15 Open Session minutes (4-0-1)
- Tabled Adult Participation Release, Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement
- Entered Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation (5-0)
Whitman Historical Commission
The Whitman Historical Commission will meet to review minutes from October 18, 2022, discuss financial matters including bills, and address old business items such as Community Preservation Act (CPC) grants, a matter involving June O'Leary, and a demolition delay issue. A public forum will be held under new business.
- Review of CPC grants
- Discussion of demolition delay
- Review of minutes from October 18, 2022
Select Board
The Board decided to maintain a single tax rate for all property classes for FY2023 and declined to adopt residential or small commercial exemptions. Other actions included hiring a consulting accountant and increasing the annual trash rate.
- Established a factor of '1' to maintain a single tax rate for all property classes for FY2023 (4-0)
- Denied adoption of the Small Commercial Exemption and Residential Exemption (4-0)
- Approved hiring Eric Kinsherf as Consulting Accountant at $150 per hour (4-0)
- Set FY2023 trash rate at $300 per unit with a $25 senior discount (4-0)
- Accepted amended Covid-19 guidelines for Town employees (4-0)
- Tabled appointment of Joshua Twomey to the Historical Commission (4-0)
- Approved bill and payroll warrants (4-0)
- Accepted correspondence in the Read File and October 25, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
Select Board
The Select Board approved the appointment of checkers for the November 14, 2022, Special Town Meeting. The Board also accepted the resignation of a Capital Committee member and approved payroll warrants. A portion of the meeting was held in executive session to discuss a police employee and collective bargaining strategy.
- Approved bill and payroll warrants (5-0)
- Accepted correspondence in the read file (5-0)
- Appointed checkers for the 11/14/22 Special Town Meeting (5-0)
- Accepted resignation of Justin Casanova-Davis from the Capital Committee (5-0)
- Entered executive session to discuss police employee and bargaining strategy (5-0)
South Shore Recycling Cooperative
The South Shore Recycling Cooperative board will discuss a mattress waste ban, contracting, and cost relief legislation H4852/S2922. The agenda also includes a presentation from Bay State Textiles, approval of minutes, a financial report, and HHW contract and planning.
- Speaker/Sponsor Paul Curry, Bay State Textiles
- Approve September minutes
- Financial report
- HHW contract
- HHW FY24, 25 planning
Select Board
The Board executed a collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME and approved a $10,000 salary increase for the Town Administrator position to attract more candidates. The Board also declared five vehicles as surplus and rescinded two appointments.
- Executed CBA between Town of Whitman and AFSCME (4-0)
- Approved $10,000 increase to Town Administrator salary budget in Article 15 (3-0-1)
- Declared five vehicles (four Fords, one International) as surplus materials (4-0)
- Rescinded appointment of Katrina Lee as Matron (4-0)
- Rescinded appointment of Kevin Callahan to Recreation Commission (4-0)
- Accepted bill and payroll warrants (4-0)
- Approved minutes from October 11, 2022 meeting (4-0)
South Shore Educational Collaborative
The South Shore Educational Collaborative Board will review financial reports for FY 22 and FY 23. The body is deciding on a collective bargaining agreement with the AFT and the appointment of an Interim Director of Student Services.
- Ratification of collective bargaining agreement with the AFT
- Appointment of Erin Holder as Interim Director of Student Services
- Vote on increasing SSEC contribution to the OPEB trust
- FY 22 year-end financial report and FY 23 budget update
- Review of OPEB Board of Trustees members
South Shore Recycling Cooperative
The South Shore Recycling Cooperative is meeting to approve the FY23 budget and FY23 plan. The board will also vote on Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) contracting for Spring 2023 and beyond.
- Approval of FY23 Budget
- Approval of FY23 Plan
- Vote on HHW contracting for Spring 2023 and beyond
- FY22 budget summary review
- Discussion regarding mattresses
South Shore Educational Collaborative
The Collaborative Board of Directors will meet to review financial updates and appoint leadership for the 2021-22 school year. The body will also consider fund transfers and enter an executive session regarding personnel and negotiations.
- Appointment of board chairperson and vice chairperson
- FY 22 financial update and budget summary
- Approval of OPEB funds transfer
- Approval of fund transfer to the revolving account
- Executive Session for negotiations and personnel
South Shore Recycling Cooperative
The South Shore Recycling Cooperative is meeting to discuss preparations for mattress and textile waste bans. The board will also address MassDEP and MSA grant applications and review legislation regarding paint and glass.
- Textile pickup presentation by Steve Beck of Big Brother Big Sister Foundation/CMRK
- EBoard nominations and election
- Preparation for mattress and textile waste bans
- MassDEP and MSA grant applications due 6/15
- Discussion on paint and glass (bottle bill) legislation
South Shore Educational Collaborative
The Board will meet to approve previous minutes and conduct financial updates for FY 22. The agenda includes appointments for board leadership and various fund transfers.
- Approval of April 8, 2022 meeting minutes
- FY 22 financial update and budget summary
- Appointment of board chairperson and vice chairperson for the 21-22 school year
- Approval of OPEB funds transfer
- Approval of fund transfers to the revolving account
South Shore Educational Collaborative
The South Shore Educational Collaborative Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Board of Trustees will meet to review financial reports and minutes. The board will discuss the continued suspension of FY 22 OPEB contributions.
- Discussion of continued suspension of FY 22 OPEB contributions
- Approval of October 1, 2021 meeting minutes
- Treasurer's report
South Shore Educational Collaborative
The Board of Directors will meet to review financial updates and approve the budget for fiscal year 2023. The meeting includes a scheduled executive session to discuss personnel and negotiations.
- Approval of FY 2023 budget
- FY 22 financial update and budget summary
- Executive session regarding negotiations and personnel
- Approval of March 4, 2022 meeting minutes
South Shore Recycling Cooperative
The Board will review recycling values, costs, and preparations for mattress and textile waste bans. The meeting also includes a report on SSRC updates and MassDEP grant preparation.
- Speaker presentation by Erik Dyson of HandUp mattress recycling
- Discussion of mattress and textile waste ban preparation
- MassDEP grant preparation
- Review of recycling values and costs
South Shore Educational Collaborative
The Board will discuss the FY 2023 budget and vote on a financial update for FY 22. The meeting includes a review of the 2022-2023 school calendar and future Covid protocols.
- FY 22 financial update and budget summary
- Distribution and discussion of FY 2023 budget
- Vote to declare a 2008 Ford F150 maintenance pickup truck surplus
- Executive Session regarding a personnel matter
South Shore Educational Collaborative
The Board of Directors will meet to review the FY 22 financial update and budget summary. The body will also discuss tuition rates for the 2022-2023 school year and the upcoming school calendar.
- FY 22 financial update and budget summary
- Tuition rates for the 2022-2023 school year
- 2022-2023 school calendar and board meeting dates
- Executive session regarding negotiations and personnel