Whitman public meetings in 2023

Whitman Historical Commission

The Whitman Historical Commission is meeting to discuss grant applications for the Whitman Community Preservation Committee (CPC) and the MHC.

• Whitman CPC Grant Application
• MHC Grant Application

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The School Committee will meet to conduct an executive session. The session is designated for discussions regarding the reputation, character, health, or discipline of an individual.

• Executive session regarding personnel matters

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review monthly reports and sign payroll and warrants. The board is scheduled to discuss an unattended child policy, staffing, and budget updates.

• Unattended child policy
• Budget update
• Staffing update
• Buildings and grounds
• Policy subcommittee update

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The South Shore Regional School District Negotiations Subcommittee will meet to discuss strategy for collective bargaining negotiations. The committee will vote to enter executive session to avoid impacting their bargaining position regarding Units A and B.

• Collective bargaining negotiations for Units A and B

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The School Committee will review the FY25 budget presentation and receive updates on the MSBA project. The body will also vote on an out-of-state field trip and the disposal of surplus equipment.

• FY25 Budget Presentation
• MSBA Project Update
• HVAC out-of-state field trip to Taco Comfort Solutions in Cranston, RI
• Donation of an elliptical trainer from a Norwell resident
• Surplus of a Carpentry Timesaver Sander

Alice Carlton Land Committee

The Camp Alice Carleton Committee will meet to discuss considerations for the future use of the parcel located in Rockland. The body will also review minutes from four previous meetings held between September and November 2023.

• Discussion of future use of the Camp Alice Carleton Parcel in Rockland
• Approval of meeting minutes from September 20, October 4, October 25, and November 8, 2023

Cultural Council

The Whitman Cultural Council will meet to discuss and vote on grant applications for fiscal year 2024. The body will also hold a discussion regarding Whitman Day 2024.

• Vote on FY24 grant applications
• Discussion of Whitman Day 2024

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman Middle School Building Committee is meeting to receive reports and discuss project updates. The session includes reports from OPM and Colliers Designer, as well as a negotiations update.

• OPM Report
• Colliers Designer Report
• Negotiations Update
• Payment of invoices

Whitman Finance Committee

The committee will review the FY 25 Budget and receive reports from several subcommittees including Capital, Public Works, and Middle School Building committees. The agenda also includes discussions regarding DPW budget meetings and a draft annual report.

• FY 25 Budget Review
• Subcommittee reports: Capital Committee, Whitman Middle School Bldg. Committee, Regional Agreement Amendment Committee, and Public Works Dept Bldg. Committee
• WHRSD Audit review
• DPW Highway/Tree budget meeting at 7:15
• DPW Water/Sewer budget meeting at 7:45

Conservation Commission

The Commission will meet to approve minutes from the December 5 meeting and sign warrants or payroll. The agenda includes reports on site inspections, reviews of new materials, and potential votes on projects.

• Approval of December 5 meeting minutes
• Signing of warrants and/or payroll
• Reports on site inspections and review of new materials
• Decisions and votes on projects as needed

Whitman Historical Commission

The Whitman Historical Commission will meet to review reports and address new business. The body will discuss a payment for a memorial tree and new online programming from the MHC.

• Payment of memorial tree for Marie Lailer
• Welcome of new associate member Mary Joyce
• New online programs from MHC
• Photo presentation by Richard Pratt of Stoughton Historical Society at Whitman Library

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing regarding a liquor license category change for Ridder Farm. The board will also consider appointments, equipment surplus, and sidewalk extensions.

• Public hearing for Ridder Farm, Inc. to change a General On Premise Wine & Malt License to a General On Premise All Alcohol Liquor License
• Appointment of Dennis Smith to the DPW Building Committee
• Request to declare a 2006 Ford Expedition as surplus for jaws of life training
• Discussion on extending sidewalks from Hogg Memorial Drive to the Brockton line
• Discussion of Solar and Battery by-laws

Public Works Commission

The Department of Public Works Board of Commissioners will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss personnel matters. The session includes a review of step raises for two employees and an executive session for candidate screening.

• Step raises for T. Blinn and D. LeMay
• Review of abatements for Trash Commitment
• Executive session for initial screening of employment candidates

South Shore Educational Collaborative

The board will meet to conduct a screening committee meeting and interview employment applicants. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss personnel matters and negotiations.

• Screening committee meeting
• Interviews for employment or appointment
• Executive session regarding personnel matters and negotiations

Sachem Rock Regional Emergency Planning Zone

The Region 5C Executive Committee is meeting to review October 2023 minutes and receive budget updates. The agenda includes updates on Department of Public Health (DPH) activities, HMCC, and planner developments.

• Approval of October 2023 Meeting Minutes
• Budget updates
• Introduction of new SC Planner
• Overview of EDS Plans

Sachem Rock Regional Emergency Planning Zone

The Region 5C Full Coalition is holding a meeting to discuss budget and Department of Public Health updates. The agenda also includes updates regarding the HMCC, planners, and EDS plans.

• Budget updates
• Department of Public Health (DPH) updates
• HMCC updates
• Introduction of new SC Planner
• Overview of EDS Plans

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The South Shore Regional School District Committee is meeting to vote on entering an executive session. The purpose of the session is to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining negotiations for Units A and B.

• Collective bargaining negotiations for Units A and B

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the South Shore Tech High School project in Hanover. Members may vote on a construction delivery method and the general configuration of athletic fields and site layout.

• Vote to approve LeftField Contract Amendment #2
• Vote to approve invoices for LeftField and DRA Architects
• Possible vote to select Construction Delivery Method (Design/Bid/Build or Construction Manager at Risk)
• Possible vote on athletic fields configuration and site layout

Cultural Council

The Whitman Cultural Council will meet to review its budget and vote on FY24 grant applications. The body will also discuss plans for Whitman Day 2024.

• Vote on FY24 Grant applications
• Budget review
• Whitman Day 2024 discussion

Planning Board

The Planning Board will continue discussions regarding the MBTA Communities Act and the scheduling of a public hearing for Rose Place. The board will also review a ZBA application for 870 Temple St.

• Continued conversation on MBTA Communities Act
• Discussion on Rose Place and public hearing scheduling
• Review of ZBA Application for 870 Temple St.

Whitman Finance Committee

The committee will review the Fiscal Year 2025 budget and receive reports from several subcommittees. The agenda also includes a draft annual report and updates from the Town Administrator.

• FY 25 Budget Review
• Capital Committee subcommittee report
• Whitman Middle School Bldg. Committee subcommittee report
• Regional Agreement Amendment Committee subcommittee report
• Public Works Dept Bldg. Committee subcommittee report

Community Preservation Committee

The Whitman Community Preservation Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and hold a discussion and vote regarding Open Space Plan funding. The meeting also includes a public informational session and a period for public comment.

• Approval of November 7, 2023, meeting minutes
• Discussion and vote on Open Space Plan Funding
• Public Informational Meeting
• Public Comment

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a petition from Manuel Ramos and 74 Franklin Street Realty Partners, LLC. The applicant is seeking a Special Permit to demolish a two-family dwelling and build a side-by-side duplex.

• Special Permit request for 74 Franklin Street to demolish existing dwelling and construct a side-by-side duplex

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a petition from Julissa and Katherine Diaz. The petitioners are seeking a Special Permit to continue the use of an existing accessory apartment.

• Special Permit request for accessory apartment at 645 Plymouth Street

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a petition from Dennis and Terri Smith. The applicants are seeking a Special Permit to add an apartment above a detached garage.

• Special Permit request for an apartment above a detached garage at 250 Stetson Street

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold hearings for new business items at three specific addresses. The board will also vote to approve minutes from previous meetings.

• New business hearing for 250 Stetson Street
• New business hearing for 74 Franklin Street
• New business hearing for 645 Plymouth Street
• Approval of prior meeting minutes

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Budget Subcommittee is meeting to discuss its operational scope and review transportation reimbursement projections. The committee will also address line item transfers.

• Review of Budget Subcommittee Scope
• Review of transportation reimbursement projections
• Discussion of line item transfers

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The School Council will meet to review progress on 2023-24 School Improvement Plan (SIP) goals and action items. The body will also request proposals for the 2024-25 SIP.

• Open discussion with Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC)
• Update on 2023-24 SIP Goals/Action Items
• Request for 2024-25 SIP proposals

DPW Building Committee

The DPW Building Committee will meet to discuss contracts and reporting. The session includes a review of a contract with Page Building Construction Co., Inc. and reporting from ADS Environmental Engineering, LLC.

• Review of Page Building Construction Co., Inc. contract
• Discussion of ADS Environmental Engineering, LLC reporting
• Approval of invoices
• Approval of September 26, 2023 meeting minutes

Whitman Housing Authority

The Whitman Housing Authority will review financial reports and a state audit. The board is scheduled to vote on a supportive housing program partnership, accounting services for 2024, and bank deposit authorizations.

• Vote to partner with a Supportive Housing Program
• Change Orders (1), (2), (3), and (4) for the Fullerton Ave Porch Removal Project No. 338087
• Vote on Contract for Accounting Services 1-Y 2024
• Vote to accept Public Housing Notice PHN 2023-21 regarding insurance for 11/17/23 to 11/17/24
• Review of State Audit results for FY 6/30/2023

South Shore Educational Collaborative

The SSEC Board of Trustees will meet at 75 Abington Street in Hingham. The agenda includes a vote to approve minutes from the May 26, 2023 meeting and a treasurer's report.

• Approval of May 26, 2023 meeting minutes

Old Colony Planning Council

The committee is reviewing the implementation of the FFY 2024-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Members will discuss the development timeline and project universe for the FFY 2025-2029 TIP and evaluate the program's criteria.

• FFY 2024-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment 1 and Adjustment 1 reports
• FFY 2025-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) development timeline
• Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Evaluation Criteria (TEC) discussion
• Reports from BAT, GATRA, and the South Coast Rail (SCR) Project
• Staff reviews on ENFs, EIRs and NPCs

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The committee will review student presentations and receive reports from the Superintendent and various subcommittees. The meeting includes a vote on norms and an executive session for personnel negotiations.

• Student presentations from Duval Elementary and Hanson Middle School
• Vote on Norms
• Reports from Budget and Regional Agreement subcommittees
• Executive session for collective bargaining or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel

Whitman Finance Committee

The Finance Committee and Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The agenda includes budget meetings for the Building Department and Assessor, as well as updates from the Town Administrator and Accountant.

• FY 25 Budget discussions
• Building Dept. budget meeting
• Assessor budget meeting
• Town Administrator updates
• Accountant updates

Conservation Commission

The Commission will meet to approve minutes from the October 3 and 17, 2023 meetings. The agenda includes signing warrants and payroll, reporting on site inspections, and reviewing new materials.

• Approval of October 3 and October 17, 2023 meeting minutes
• Signing of warrants and/or payroll
• Review of site inspections and new materials
• Public hearings as scheduled via separate notices

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a joint meeting with the Finance Committee to discuss various town business items. The board is considering the renewal of multiple business licenses for 2024 and a temporary extension of liquor license closing times for New Year's Eve.

• Renewal of various licenses including All Alcohol Club ($300), All Alcohol Package Goods ($1,000), and Common Victualler ($25)
• Proposed extension of closing time to 2:00 a.m. on New Year's Eve for Club and Common Victualler liquor license holders
• Appointment of Kathleen Ottina to the Whitman Middle School Building Committee
• Update on the Auburn Street traffic study
• Renewal of Class I and II Auto Dealer licenses ($100)

Central Plymouth County Water District Committee

The Central Plymouth County Water District Commission is meeting to discuss and present the analysis and findings of the TRC Silver Lake Water Quality Study. The meeting includes a public comment period and a discussion on next steps.

• Presentation of TRC Silver Lake Water Quality Study analysis and findings

South Shore Educational Collaborative

The Board will meet to conduct a Screening Committee meeting and discuss other business. The agenda includes an Executive Session to address personnel matters and negotiations.

• Screening Committee Meeting
• Executive Session regarding personnel matters and negotiations

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The South Shore Regional Vocational School District is holding a joint meeting of the School Committee and Building Committee. The School Committee will vote on a representative appointment, while the Building Committee will review construction methods and design updates.

• Vote on appointment of Norwell Representative Dustin Reardon to the School Building Committee
• Discussion of Construction Delivery Method (Design/Bid/Build or Construction Manager at Risk)
• Site Design Update
• Main Entrance Design
• Building Massing/3-D Views

Central Plymouth County Water District Committee

The Central Plymouth County Water District Committee will review a water quality study for Silver Lake and plan a related meeting for December 4. The body will also vote on a representative for the Old Colony Planning Council Water Study and approve equipment purchases for dredging.

• Invoice approval for TRC inv#620660 ($7,125.86) and Plymouth County Basler reimbursement ($139.99)
• Discussion of TRC Silver Lake Water Quality Study sampling and future steps
• Vote for CPC WDC representative for the Old Colony Planning Council Water Study
• Approval vote for motor, trailer, and hose purchases related to dredge completion

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to review a Zoning Board of Appeals application for 645 Plymouth St. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Barret Planning Group.

• ZBA Application review for 645 Plymouth St.
• Barret Planning Group presentation

Whitman Finance Committee

The committee will review the FY 25 budget schedule and receive reports from several subcommittees, including the Capital Committee and Public Works Dept Bldg. Committee. The meeting also includes scheduled budget discussions with the Fire Department and Treasurer-Collector.

• FY 25 Budget/Schedule Review
• Subcommittee reports: Capital Committee, Whitman Middle School Bldg. Committee, Regional Agreement Amendment Committee, and Public Works Dept Bldg. Committee
• WHRSD Audit review
• Budget meeting with Fire Department
• Budget meeting with Treasurer-Collector

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing to determine the residential factor for FY2024 tax levy calculations. The board will also consider a business license application and appointments to the Historical Commission.

• Public hearing on residential factor for FY2024 tax levy calculations
• Class II Auto Dealer’s License application for Ally Motors, Inc. at 934 Temple Street
• Appointment of Mary Joyce as Associate Member of the Historical Commission
• Request from Chief Hanlon for declaration of surplus material
• Proposed amendment to the Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-Off Program Policy

Cultural Council

The Whitman Cultural Council will meet to review the treasurer's report and approve previous minutes. The body will discuss planning for Whitman Day 2024 and summer concerts for 2024, as well as community outreach.

• 2024 summer concerts planning
• Whitman Day 2024 planning
• Community outreach discussion
• Treasurer report review

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a petition from Paulo Chamorro and Catherine Gemma Ingemanson. The applicants are seeking a variance from Section 240-6.2.A to place a shed behind a dwelling that does not meet setback requirements.

• Variance request for a shed at 75 Vincent Street

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to discuss new business regarding 75 Vincent Street Extension and old business regarding 769 Bedford Street. The board will also review minutes from previous meetings.

• New business: 75 Vincent Street Extension
• Old business: 769 Bedford Street
• Approval of prior meeting minutes

Conservation Commission

The Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and sign warrants or payroll. The agenda includes potential public hearings, site inspection reports, and project votes as needed.

• Approval of October 3 and October 17, 2023 minutes
• Signing of warrants and/or payroll
• Public hearings based on separately posted Notices of Intent
• Reports on site inspections and new materials
• Decisions and votes on projects

Whitman Finance Committee

The committee will review the Fiscal Year 2025 budget and receive reports from several subcommittees, including Capital, Public Works, and Middle School Building committees. The meeting also includes scheduled budget discussions with Police and Veteran Services departments.

• FY 25 Budget Review
• Subcommittee reports: Capital Committee, Whitman Middle School Bldg. Committee, Regional Agreement Amendment Committee, and Public Works Dept Bldg. Committee
• WHRSD Audit review
• Budget meeting with Police department
• Budget meeting with Veteran Services

Public Works Commission

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review step raises for three employees and discuss plow rates. The meeting includes an executive session to screen candidates for employment.

• Step raises for M. Newell, A. Wilson-Sikula, and R. Veloso
• Discussion of plow rates
• Executive session for candidate screening for employment

Old Colony Planning Council

The Old Colony MPO is meeting to discuss adjustments to the FFY 2024-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The body will consider endorsements for specific project amendments and review proposed revisions to 2020 Urbanized Area Boundaries.

• Potential endorsement of TIP Amendment 1 regarding BAT, Brockton, and Plymouth projects
• Potential endorsement of TIP Adjustment 1 regarding Brockton Area Arc and Brockton Area Transit projects
• Review and potential endorsement of adjusted 2020 Urbanized Area Boundaries
• Reports from Brockton Area Transit Authority (BAT) and Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority (GATRA)
• MassDOT District 5 updates on projects under design or construction

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee's Regional Agreement Committee will meet to discuss findings from the Massachusetts Association of Regional Schools (MARS). The committee will also vote to approve minutes from the September 25, 2023 meeting.

• Review and discussion of Massachusetts Association of Regional Schools (MARS) findings
• Approval of September 25, 2023 meeting minutes

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee Operations and Capital Subcommittee will meet to review school evaluations and long-term capital items. The committee will also receive an update on technology projects and eRate.

• School Evaluations
• Long Term Capital Items
• Update on Technology Projects and eRate

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The School Committee will meet to receive reports on the Whitman Middle School project and the FY25 budget timeline. The body will also consider a field trip request and the dissolution of a trust.

• Whitman Middle School Project Update
• FY25 Budget Timeline
• DECA Overnight Trip to Sea Crest Beach Hotel
• Dissolution of Panther Education Trust Inc.
• Special Education Program Review

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review monthly reports and sign payroll and warrants. The agenda includes updates on the policy subcommittee, buildings and grounds, and the Friends of the library.

• Signing of payroll and warrants
• Review of Selectmen's, Assistant Director's, and Circulation Supervisor's reports
• Policy subcommittee update
• Buildings and grounds update

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The South Shore Regional Vocational School Committee and Building Committee are holding a joint meeting to discuss and vote on design options and conceptual cost analysis for a new building. The School Committee will also address budget transfers and program designs for Plumbing and Veterinary Science.

• Vote on Chapter 74 Plumbing and Veterinary Science Programs in new building design
• Vote on stabilization fund transfer and MSBA feasibility
• Vote on budget transfer
• Vote on design options constraints and conceptual costs analysis
• Vote on design options and/or enrollments

Whitman Finance Committee

The committee will review minutes from previous October meetings and address old business including ARPA funds and various subcommittee reports. The agenda also includes new business regarding budget submissions and an election recap.

• Approval of October 10 and October 30 meeting minutes
• Discussion of FY 25 Budget Mailing
• Review of ARPA Funds
• Subcommittee reports including Capital Committee and Public Works Dept Bidg. Committee
• WHRSD Audit review

Whitman Historical Commission

The Whitman Historical Commission will meet to discuss the planting of a memorial tree and a Rock Tour brochure. The meeting includes photo presentations from the Stoughton Historical Society and the Rockland Historical Commission.

• Planting of memorial tree for Marie Lailer
• Brochure for Rock Tour
• Photo Presentation by Richard Pratt of Stoughton Historical Society
• Photo Presentation by Pam Ryan of Rockland Historical Commission
• Recruiting of new members for WHC

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to determine the trash rate for fiscal year 2024. The board will also consider a contract for the Provisional Deputy Fire Chief and introduce new police officers.

• Setting of FY24 trash rate
• Provisional Deputy Fire Chief contract
• Introduction of new police officers by Chief Hanlon
• Scheduling a joint meeting with the Finance Committee
• Agricultural Commission discussion

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to approve minutes from October 24, 2023. The board is scheduled to discuss new business regarding specific property submissions and ZBA applications.

• Form C and Form A submissions for 2 Harvard St. and 1 Fieldstone Circle
• ZBA Application review for 250 Stetson St.
• ZBA Application review for 74 Franklin St.

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee Policy Subcommittee is meeting to discuss public comment guidelines. The session is limited to a review of the Public Comment Policy.

• Review of Public Comment Policy

Whitman Housing Authority

The Whitman Housing Authority will review financial reports and vote on revisions to the FY2024 Capital Improvement Plan. The board will also discuss increasing hours for the Tenant Coordinator position and consider accepting three public housing notices.

• Vote on revision to the FY2024 Capital Improvement Plan
• Discussion and vote to increase hours for Tenant Coordinator position
• Vote to accept PHN 2023-18 (Resident Service Coordinator funding)
• Vote to accept PHN 2023-19 (Public Housing Innovations 2024 funding)
• Vote to accept PHN 2023-20 (Accounting firm pre-qualification for audits)

Capital Committee

The committee will review the five-year capital needs request spreadsheet and submitted capital requests. Members will also discuss department head reminders for 2025 budgets and lessons learned from the 2024 budget cycle.

• Review of 5-year capital needs request spreadsheet
• Review of submitted Capital Requests
• Discussion on 2025 capital budget submission deadlines
• Discussion regarding committee mission statement and purview

Whitman Council on Aging

The Whitman Council on Aging will meet to approve minutes from October 18, 2023. The body will review reports from OCES and Self-Help and discuss building maintenance, transportation, and programs.

• Approval of October 18, 2023 meeting minutes
• OCES and Self-Help committee reports
• Building maintenance discussion
• Transportation and programs discussion

Alice Carlton Land Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from three previous meetings in September and October 2023. The agenda includes attendance by Rockland Town Administrator Douglas Lapp.

• Approval of minutes from September 20, 2023
• Approval of minutes from October 4, 2023
• Approval of minutes from October 25, 2023
• Attendance by Rockland Town Administrator Douglas Lapp

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The General Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the budget and the MSBA School Building Program. The body will also review and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Budget update
• MSBA School Building Program
• Approval of November 2, 2022 and May 9, 2023 meeting minutes

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss shop needs, curriculum updates, and co-op placements. Members will review industry recognized credentials and long-term capital budget needs.

• Review of shop needs regarding space, layout, and equipment for MSBA
• Discussion of job fairs and hiring for CTI programs
• Review of 2023-2024 curriculum and new frameworks website
• Review of co-op placement data as of 11/3/23
• Update on 2023-24 industry recognized credentials and awarded grants

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman Middle School Building Committee is meeting to review the results of the Town Meeting and ballot vote. The committee will also discuss next steps and the Negotiations Subcommittee regarding the Architect/OPM.

• Review of Town Meeting and ballot vote results
• Negotiations Subcommittee Architect/OPM discussion

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will meet to review and vote on the eligibility of 2024 CPA pre-applications. The body will also discuss the 2024 CPA application process.

• Vote on eligibility of 2024 CPA Pre-applications
• Discussion of 2024 CPA Application
• Approval of September 5, 2023 meeting minutes

Old Colony Planning Council

The Old Colony Planning Council Finance-Audit Committee is meeting to receive a presentation on the CliftonLarsonAllen Audit Report. The meeting is conducted via Zoom.

• CliftonLarsonAllen Audit Report Presentation

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The South Shore Tech School Building Committee is meeting to approve invoices for LeftField and DRA Architects. Members will review a conceptual cost analysis and a priority matrix for design options. The committee may vote to eliminate specific design options or enrollments from consideration.

• Vote to approve invoices for LeftField and DRA Architects
• Review of Comparative Conceptual Cost Analysis
• Review of Options Priority Matrix
• Possible vote to eliminate design options or design enrollments

Old Colony Planning Council

The committee will receive reports regarding regional transit authorities and the South Coast Rail project. Members will also review a public comment period for the FFY 2024-2028 Transportation Improvement Program amendment.

• South Coast Rail Phase 1 status update
• FFY 2024-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment 1 public review
• Old Colony Regional Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Vision Zero Safety Action Plan overview
• Congestion Management Process data collection results

Public Works Commission

The Board of Commissioners will meet on November 1, 2023, at the DPW office. The agenda includes a discussion regarding the trash contract.

• Trash Contract

Town Clerk

The Town Clerk is meeting to review the official test deck for a local special election. The meeting also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Official Test Deck for Local Special Election

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Policy Subcommittee will meet to hear public comment and review those comments. The agenda does not list any specific policies for decision or discussion.

• Public comment period

Select Board

The Select Board will consider spending ARPA funds for a new emergency vehicle and a request for special legislation to ratify the May 20, 2023, annual town election. The board will also address a Fire Union agreement and a license rescission.

• Vote to spend $539,934.00 from Plymouth County ARPA funds for a 2024 Life Line Superliner
• Request for special legislation to ratify actions from the 5/20/23 annual town election
• Act to rescind the Junk Dealer’s License for Whitman Estate Furniture (James Machado)
• Fire Union Memorandum of Agreement regarding Provisional Deputy Fire Chief appointment
• Appointment of Kaitlin Barton to the Whitman Cultural Council

Whitman Finance Committee

The committee will review minutes from the October 10, 2023, meeting. Discussion items include warrant reviews, Town Meeting article amendments, and updates from the Town Administrator.

• Approval of October 10, 2023, meeting minutes
• Warrant discussion
• Town Meeting Article Amendments
• Town Administrator updates

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to sign payroll and warrants and review monthly reports. The agenda includes discussions on the budget preview, staffing and scheduling updates, and a policy subcommittee update.

• Signing of payroll and warrants
• Budget preview
• Staffing and scheduling update
• Policy subcommittee update
• Buildings and grounds discussion

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman Middle School Building Committee is meeting to provide an update on MSBA Board Meeting actions. The committee will also review contracts, invoices, and warrants.

• MSBA Board Meeting update
• Review of contracts, invoices, and warrants
• Approval of meeting minutes from 07/18/23, 08/15/23, 08/28/23, and 09/19/23

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The South Shore Technical High School Council is meeting to review the 2022-23 School Improvement Plan (SIP). The body will use this review to develop action steps for the 2023-24 period.

• Review of October meeting minutes
• 2022-23 SIP review
• Development of 2023-24 action steps

Alice Carlton Land Committee

The committee will meet to discuss a survey from South Shore Select and a proposed layout for a soccer field. The group will also discuss conservation areas within the parcel.

• Review of South Shore Select survey
• Proposed soccer field layout
• Discussion of conservation areas within the parcel
• Approval of September 20 and October 4, 2023 meeting minutes

Old Colony Planning Council

The Old Colony Planning Council will meet to review September 2023 financials and meeting minutes. The body will decide on a signatory member from a community with a population over 15,000 and consider an amendment to the FFY 2024-2028 Old Colony Transportation Program.

• Election of one community with population over 15,000 as a Signatory Member on the Old Colony Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
• FFY 2024-2028 Old Colony Transportation Program Amendment 1
• MassDOT Small Bridge Program Presentation
• September 2023 Financials
• Legislative Retirement and OPEB updates

Central Plymouth County Water District Committee

The Central Plymouth County Water District Committee will review finance reports and approve several invoices. Members will discuss the TRC Silver Lake Water Quality Study and vote on a representative for the Old Colony Planning Council Water Study.

• Invoice approval for Keene Engineering: $33,323.32
• Invoice approval for TRC: $2,780.70 and $5,643.95
• Website reimbursement for Plymouth County Basler: $324.36
• Vote for motor, trailer, and hose purchases
• Vote for Old Colony Planning Council Water Study representative

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to review an application from Barret Planning Group regarding 75 Vincent St. Ext. The board will also approve minutes from August and September 2023.

• Review of application for 75 Vincent St. Ext. by Barret Planning Group
• Approval of meeting minutes from 8/8/2023 and 9/26/23

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The South Shore Regional Vocational School Committee and School Building Committee are meeting to determine how to bring the MSBA project to voters. The body will also review the Preliminary Design Program (PDP) and its estimated comparative costs.

• Vote on 2023-24 School Calendar adjustment for Veterans Day
• Presentation by Attorney Richard Manley on project vote process
• Vote to amend Educational Program
• Vote to authorize submission of the Preliminary Design Program to the MSBA
• Review of September 7 and September 20, 2023 meeting minutes

Old Colony Planning Council

The Finance-Audit Committee will meet to review and take action on September 2023 meeting minutes and financial reports. The body will also receive updates regarding the 2023 audit and Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB).

• Action item: September 2023 Meeting Minutes
• Action item: September 2023 Financials
• 2023 Audit Update
• OPEB Update

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to address old business regarding 769 Bedford Street and approve minutes from previous meetings. The session includes an executive session to discuss strategy for negotiations with nonunion personnel.

• Old business regarding 769 Bedford Street
• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Executive session for nonunion personnel contract negotiations

Recreation Commission

The commission will meet to review recent activities and upcoming schedules. The agenda includes recaps of movie night and the Park and Pool Program, as well as updates on field usage, maintenance, and fall programming.

• Movie night recap
• Park and Pool Program recap
• Field Usage discussion
• Maintenance Update
• Fall Program update

Whitman Council on Aging

The Whitman Council on Aging will meet to approve the September 13, 2023 minutes and review committee reports. The body will discuss building maintenance, transportation, and programs and activities.

• Approval of September 13, 2023 meeting minutes
• OCES and Self-Help committee reports
• Discussion of building maintenance
• Discussion of transportation
• Discussion of programs and activities

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The South Shore Regional Vocational School District Committee is meeting to review treasurer reports and MSBA updates. The body will discuss options for seeking voter approval for future MSBA projects.

• MSBA update and voter approval options for future projects
• Treasurer's monthly report
• Student recognition for Rook Sulc and Sophia Grasso
• Approval of September 22, 2023 meeting minutes

Old Colony Planning Council

The council is meeting to approve minutes from a previous personnel committee meeting. Members will also review the personnel handbook for amendments and discuss subsidized parking passes for staff.

• Approval of May 30, 2023 Personnel Committee Meeting Minutes
• Review of subsidized parking passes for staff members
• Review of Personnel Handbook for amendments

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman Middle School Building Committee will meet to discuss updates regarding community forums, public outreach, and the Town Meeting. The committee will also review invoices and warrants.

• Update on Community Forums, Public Outreach, and Town Meeting
• Update on Letter to the editor
• Review of Invoices / Warrant

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee and Whitman Board of Selectmen will hold a joint meeting. The purpose of the session is to discuss borrowing for a new Whitman Middle School.

• Discussion of borrowing for new Whitman Middle School

Whitman Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is meeting to review old business including the house plaque program and museum storage. The body will also discuss a letter of intent for Community Preservation Act funding.

• Estimate for Marie Lailer Memorial
• Letter of intent for Community Preservation Act funding
• Letter of intent for Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC)
• House plaque program
• Whitman Museum items' storage

Conservation Commission

The Commission will meet to approve minutes from the October 3, 2023, meeting and sign warrants or payroll. The agenda also includes reports on site inspections and potential decisions on projects.

• Approval of October 3, 2023, meeting minutes
• Signing of warrants and/or payroll
• Review of site inspection reports and new materials
• Public hearings as scheduled via separate Notice(s) of Intent

Select Board

The Select Board will conduct public hearings regarding a utility pole installation and a change of officers for an alcohol license. The board will also discuss the intersection of Auburn and Harvard Streets and consider a one-day liquor license for Holmestead Harvest.

• Public hearing on National Grid and Verizon New England's petition to install one JO pole on Bedford Street
• Public meeting on Memorial Field Association, Inc. application for Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers for All Alcohol Club License at 33 Legion Parkway
• Request from Holmestead Harvest for a One-Day Liquor License
• Discussion on the intersection at Auburn and Harvard Streets
• Executive session regarding the Corthell Building at 168 Whitman Ave

Public Works Commission

The Public Works Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive operational updates from the Superintendent. The body will enter executive sessions to discuss collective bargaining, litigation, and candidate screening for employment.

• Approval of meeting minutes from 9/12/2023, 9/19/2023, and 9/29/2023
• Approval of executive session minutes from 8/15/2023
• Executive session regarding collective bargaining or litigation strategy
• Executive session for initial screening and interviews of employment candidates

Old Colony Planning Council

The Old Colony MPO is meeting to discuss transportation projects and performance targets. The body will review potential amendments to the FFY 2024-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and consider adopting federally required transit state of good repair targets.

• Amendment 1 to the FFY 2024-2028 TIP involving BAT, Brockton, Plymouth, and Stoughton projects
• Proposed FY 2024 Transit State of Good Repair performance targets
• Old Colony MPO Transportation Planning Certification Review Report presentation
• MassDOT District 5 updates on projects under design or construction

South Shore Educational Collaborative

The Board will vote on the FY23 year-end financial report and the FY24 financial summary and budget update. Members will also receive updates on the Executive Director search and student services personnel recruitment.

• FY 23 Year-end financial report
• FY 24 Financial summary & budget update
• Executive Director search process update
• Director of Student Services report on personnel recruitment
• Executive Session regarding personnel matters and negotiations

Plymouth County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition

The Executive Committee is meeting to review budget spreadsheets and receive updates from the Department of Public Health (DPH). Discussions include migrant services and the use of PHEP funds.

• Approval of June 2023 meeting minutes
• Budget updates via spreadsheet
• DPH updates on migrant locations, services, and PHEP fund purchases
• HMCC updates on cache inventory and Health Equity Project
• Planner updates on BPS contact lists and ICS certifications

Plymouth County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition

The coalition is meeting to review budget updates and receive reports from the Department of Public Health (DPH). Discussions include migrant services and health equity projects.

• DPH updates on migrant locations, services, and PHE fund purchases
• BP5 updates
• HMCC cache inventory and Health Equity Project
• BPS updates regarding contact lists and ICS certifications

Whitman Housing Authority

The Whitman Housing Authority will meet to discuss and vote on the FY2024 budget and the write-off of uncollectible rent. The board will also review the H.C. Grievance Policy & Procedures and FY23 performance and occupancy reviews.

• Vote on FY2024 Budget
• Vote to write-off uncollectible rent
• Vote to approve H.C. Grievance Policy & Procedures
• Review of FY23 Performance Management and Management Occupancy reviews
• Acceptance of Public Housing Notices PHN 2023-13, 2023-14, 2023-15, and 2023-16

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The School Committee will meet to review the Superintendent's goals and a first read of the Public Comment Policy. The body will also discuss Whitman Middle School updates, Town Meeting votes, and related debt. Additionally, the committee will review food services financials and capital projects.

• First read of Public Comment Policy
• Whitman Middle School update and debt discussion
• FY23 Draft Financials for Food Services
• Approval of Superintendent Goals
• AP Language trip to Trinity Repertory Theatre

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to approve minutes from August 8 and September 26, 2023. The agenda consists of procedural items including mail and payroll.

• Approval of August 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approval of September 26, 2023 meeting minutes
• Review of mail and payroll

Whitman Finance Committee

The committee will review minutes from the July 11, 2023, meeting and discuss several ongoing items. The agenda includes updates on subcommittee reports and new business regarding STM Warrant Articles and ARPA allocation.

• Approval of July 11, 2023, meeting minutes
• Discussion of meeting recording mandate and website posting
• Review of STM Warrant Articles
• Discussion of ARPA Allocation
• Subcommittee reports including Capital Committee and Public Works Dept Bldg. Committee

Whitman Housing Authority

The Whitman Housing Authority will review the Fiscal Year 2024 budget and financial reports from July through September. The board is scheduled to vote on writing off uncollectible rent and approving the H.C. Grievance Policy & Procedures.

• Presentation of Fiscal Year 2024 Budget
• Board vote to write-off uncollectible rent
• Board vote to approve H.C. Grievance Policy & Procedures
• Review of FY23 Performance Management and Management Occupancy reviews
• Acceptance of Public Housing Notices PHN 2023-13, 2023-14, 2023-15, and 2023-16

Cultural Council

The Whitman Cultural Council is meeting to review the treasurer's report and approve previous minutes. The body will discuss planning for 2024 summer concerts, Whitman Day 2024, and community outreach.

• Summer concerts 2024 planning
• Whitman Day 2024 planning
• Community outreach discussion
• Treasurer report review

Capital Committee

The committee will review the five-year capital needs request spreadsheet and submitted capital requests. Members will also discuss department head reminders for 2025 budgets and lessons learned from the 2024 budget cycle.

• Review of 5-year capital needs request spreadsheet
• Review of submitted Capital Requests
• Discussion regarding 2025 capital budget submission timelines
• Discussion of committee mission statement and purview

Old Colony Planning Council

The committee is meeting to discuss transportation projects and reports. Key agenda items include project previews for corridor studies in Kingston and Stoughton and an update on the 2020-2022 Congestion Management Process Report.

• FFY 2024-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Implementation
• Route 3A and 53 Corridor Study - Kingston project preview
• Route 139 Corridor Study - Stoughton project preview
• 2020-2022 Old Colony Congestion Management Process (CMP) Report update
• Reports from BAT, GATRA, and the South Coast Rail Project

Alice Carlton Land Committee

The Camp Alice Carleton Committee will meet to approve minutes from September 20, 2023. The agenda includes a new business item regarding Matt Monroe of South Shore Select.

• Approval of September 20, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding Matt Monroe of South Shore Select

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss the special Town Meeting warrant for October 30, 2023. The meeting includes a public hearing to review Comcast's performance and identify community cable needs for a license renewal.

• Special Town Meeting warrant for October 30, 2023
• Public ascertainment proceeding hearing regarding Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC license renewal

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting to decide if a specific question regarding funding for a new Department of Public Works building will be placed on the November 4, 2023, Special Town Election ballot. The proposal concerns exempting certain bond costs from proposition two and one-half.

• Vote to place a question on the November 4, 2023, Special Town Election ballot regarding funding for a new Department of Public Works building

Public Works Commission

The Board of Commissioners for the Department of Public Works is meeting to discuss a sewer rate increase.

• Sewer rate increase

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to review recent activities and upcoming schedules. The agenda includes recaps of movie night and the Park and Pool Program, as well as updates on field usage, maintenance, and fall programming.

• Movie night recap
• Park and Pool Program recap
• Field Usage discussion
• Maintenance Update
• Fall Program discussion

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to address old business regarding a property at 356 South Avenue. The meeting includes a review of prior meeting minutes and an executive session regarding nonunion personnel negotiations.

• Old Business: 356 South Avenue

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee Policy Subcommittee is meeting to discuss revisions to the public comment policy. The meeting includes a period for public comment.

• Review of Public Comment Policy with Revisions

Old Colony Planning Council

The council will meet to review financial reports, including the FY23 End of Year Profit and Loss and August 2023 financials. Members will also receive updates on a water study grant and Title II or ARPA Title II grantee changes.

• FY23 End of Year Profit and Loss Report
• August 2023 Financials
• Water Study Grant Update
• Title II or ARPA Title II Grantee Changes
• OCPC Committee Appointments

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The School Council will meet to review the 2022/2023 School Improvement Plan and establish priorities for the 2023/2024 school year. The body will also coordinate the meeting schedule for the calendar year.

• Review of 2022/2023 School Improvement Plan (SIP)
• Discussion of 2023/2024 school year priorities
• Coordination of calendar year meeting dates

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to continue discussions on potential condominium by-laws and the MBTA action plan. The board will also receive an update regarding Marie Anne Estates.

• Discussion of possible condo by-laws
• MBTA action plan discussion
• Update on Marie Anne Estates

Old Colony Planning Council

The Finance-Audit Committee will review financial reports for June, July, and August 2023, as well as the FY23 End of Year Profit and Loss Report. The body will also consider the 2023 Odyssey OPEB Report and discuss staff parking subsidies.

• June and July 2023 Financials
• FY23 End of Year Profit and Loss Report
• August 2023 Financials
• 2023 Odyssey OPEB Report
• Discussion on subsidizing staff parking

DPW Building Committee

The DPW Building Committee will review meeting minutes, invoices, and the project budget. The committee will then hold a joint meeting with the Select Board to discuss funding for the proposed DPW Building.

• Review of project budget
• Joint meeting with Select Board regarding funding for proposed DPW Building

Select Board

The Select Board will consider placing a question on the November 4 special Town Election ballot regarding a tax exemption for bonds to demolish and rebuild the Whitman Middle School at 100 Corthell Avenue. The board will also hold a public meeting regarding a Class II License application for 845 Temple Street.

• Ballot question for November 4 election regarding bond funding for new Whitman Middle School at 100 Corthell Avenue
• Public meeting for Anava, Inc. Class II License application at 845 Temple Street
• Discussion of additional funds for the new DPW Building Project
• Appointment of checkers for the 10/30/23 special Town Meeting
• Executive sessions regarding collective bargaining with Whitman Police Union (Local 494) and Local 1769 (LA.F.F.)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a petition from V & V Whitman LLC. The petitioner is seeking a Special Permit and Site Plan Approval to operate a retail marijuana establishment.

• Special Permit request for retail marijuana establishment at 769 Bedford Street
• Site Plan Approval request under Sections 240-7.2 and 240-15.6

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to address old business regarding 356 South Avenue and new business regarding 769 Bedford Street. The board will also review minutes from previous meetings.

• Review of 356 South Avenue
• Review of 769 Bedford Street

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Regional Agreement Committee is meeting to discuss the reorganization and review of the Regional Agreement. The body will also consider recommendations from MARS.

• Reorganization
• Review of the Regional Agreement
• Recommendations from MARS

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to sign payroll and warrants and approve previous meeting minutes. The agenda includes reports from the Selectmen and Assistant Director, as well as updates on library policy, staffing, and finances.

• Signing of payroll and warrants
• Policy subcommittee update
• Buildings and grounds discussion
• Staffing and scheduling review
• Financial and trust fund updates

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The South Shore Regional Vocational School Committee and Building Committee are meeting to discuss school building design feedback and project updates. The School Committee will vote on the MSBA Educational Plan, an admissions policy, and the disposal of surplus equipment.

• Vote on MSBA Educational Plan
• Second reading and vote on Admissions Policy
• Vote on donation of a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport Utility from Scituate residents
• Vote on surplus Culinary Arts and Metal Fab Welding equipment
• Discussion of proposed FY25 Budget Timeline

Alice Carlton Land Committee

The Alice Carleton Committee will meet to organize the board and establish goals and objectives. The agenda also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Board organization
• Setting of goals and objectives

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman Middle School Building Committee is meeting to review reports from the Owner's Project Manager and the Massachusetts School Building Authority. The committee will also discuss the schedule and community outreach forums.

• OPM and MSBA reports
• Update on community forums and public outreach
• Review of invoices and warrant
• Approval of July 18, 2023 meeting minutes

Old Colony Planning Council

The Old Colony MPO is meeting to discuss public comments and potential endorsement of two major transportation plans. The body will also receive updates on the Route 18 Corridor Study and reports from transit authorities.

• Potential endorsement of the 2050 Old Colony Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)
• Potential endorsement of the 2023 Old Colony Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan (CHSTP)
• Update and key findings on the Route 18 Corridor Study (Bridgewater & East Bridgewater)
• Reports from Brockton Area Transit Authority (BAT) and Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority
• MassDOT District 5 updates on projects under design or construction

Conservation Commission

The Commission will meet to approve minutes from the August 15, 2023, meeting and sign warrants or payroll. The agenda also includes reports on site inspections and potential votes on projects.

• Approval of August 15, 2023, meeting minutes
• Signing of warrants and/or payroll
• Reports on site inspections and new materials
• Decisions and votes on projects as needed

Whitman Historical Commission

The Whitman Historical Commission is meeting to review old business and new initiatives. Discussions include membership, historical markers, and digital outreach.

• House plaque program
• Whitman Museum items' storage
• Demolition delay laws of other towns
• Grant writing for submission
• Marie Lailer Memorial

Whitman Finance Committee

The committee will review warrant articles for the upcoming Special Town Meeting. The agenda also includes subcommittee reports and updates from the Town Administrator.

• Review of Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles
• WHRSD Audit report
• Subcommittee reports from Capital, Middle School Building, and Public Works Building committees
• Alice Carlton Land discussion

Public Works Commission

The Department of Public Works Board of Commissioners will meet to review the budget for a new building and information regarding water and sewer rate increases. The board will also conduct an executive session to screen candidates for employment.

• New Building Budget
• Water/Sewer Rate Increase Information
• Executive Session for employment candidate screening

Whitman Council on Aging

The Whitman Council on Aging is meeting to approve June 2023 minutes and review committee reports. The body will discuss old business regarding building maintenance, programs, and transportation, as well as new business concerning reorganization.

• Approval of June 14, 2023 meeting minutes
• OCES and Self-Help committee reports
• Building maintenance discussion
• Programs, activities, and transportation review
• Reorganization proposal

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Operations and Capital Subcommittee is meeting to review and vote on capital projects for Fiscal 2025. The body will also establish tentative meeting dates for the remainder of the term.

• Review and vote on Capital Projects for Fiscal 2025
• Establishment of tentative meeting dates for November 15, 2023, January 10, 2024, March 13, 2024, and May 8, 2024

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee will meet to discuss district operations and capital items. The body is scheduled to vote on the Whitman Middle School project and the Student Handbook.

• Vote on Whitman Middle School Project
• Vote on Student Handbook
• Whitman Middle School Debt Borrowing Overview
• Declaration of surplus books
• Field trip requests for Field Hockey (Martha’s Vineyard) and Global Travel (Italy)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to discuss a possible project at 769 Bedford St. and the timeline for public hearings regarding by-law amendments. The board will also continue discussions on condo by-laws and the MBTA action plan.

• Discussion of possible project at 769 Bedford St.
• Discussion of potential by-law amendments and public hearing timeline
• Continued discussion of possible condo by-laws
• MBTA action plan discussion

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee Policy Subcommittee is meeting to discuss public comment policies BEDH and BEDH-E. The meeting also includes time for reorganization and public comment.

• Discussion of Public Comment Policy BEDH
• Discussion of Public Comment Policy BEDH-E

DPW Building Committee

The DPW Building Committee will review invoices and budget concerns. The committee will then hold a joint meeting with the Select Board to discuss funding for the proposed DPW Building.

• Review and approval of invoices
• Review of budget concerns
• Joint meeting with Select Board regarding DPW Building funding

Public Works Commission

The Department of Public Works Board of Commissioners will discuss contaminated soil at the DPW. The board will also vote on requesting a debt exclusion for additional funds for the new DPW building via a Special town meeting article.

• Discussion of contaminated soil at the DPW
• Vote to request a debt exclusion for additional new DPW building funds

Select Board

The Select Board will consider a Class II Auto Dealer’s License application and discuss project funding with the DPW Building Committee. The board will also act on personnel appointments and the disposal of surplus town property.

• Public meeting regarding Joe’s Auto Body Service Corp license application at 333 South Avenue
• Joint meeting with DPW Building Committee regarding project funding options
• Action to fill Police Sergeant position from Civil Service list
• Declaration of a 2012 Ford Transit Connect and unsold auction bikes as surplus
• Vote to open and close the 10/30/23 special Town Meeting warrant

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a petition from Kenneth Mitchell, Jr. and Liliana Baptista. The request is for a Special Permit to convert a single-family home into a two-family dwelling.

• Special Permit request for 519 Auburn Street to convert single-family dwelling to two-family dwelling

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to discuss new business regarding 519 Auburn Street and old business regarding 356 South Avenue. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• New business: 519 Auburn Street
• Old business: 356 South Avenue

Old Colony Planning Council

The council is discussing the Vision 2050 Long-Range Transportation Plan and the 2023 Human Services Coordination Transportation Plan, both of which are in a 21-day public review period. The meeting also includes a review of findings and recommendations for the Route 18 Corridor Study in East Bridgewater and Bridgewater.

• Vision 2050 Long-Range Transportation Plan 21-day public review
• 2023 Human Services Coordination Transportation Plan 21-day public review
• Route 18 Corridor Study findings and recommendations for East Bridgewater and Bridgewater
• FFY 2023-2027 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment 5 update
• Reports from BAT, GATRA, and South Coast Rail (SCR) Project

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The School Building Committee is meeting to review the South Shore Tech High School project in Hanover. The body will vote on contract amendments and invoices and review designer updates regarding site requirements and educational planning.

• Vote to approve DRA Designer Contract Amendment #2
• Vote to approve invoices for LeftField and DRA Architects
• Review of Existing Conditions Assessment and Educational Plan
• Discussion of Site Requirements and Preliminary Options Review

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Budget Subcommittee is meeting to review the district's 5-year plan and projected assumptions. The body will also discuss debt assumptions and regional transportation reimbursement projections.

• Budget Subcommittee Scope Document Review
• 5-Year Plan and Projected Assumptions Review
• Regional Transportation Reimbursement Projections
• Capital Projects Reporting
• Debt Assumptions Discussion

Conservation Commission

The Commission will meet to approve minutes from the August 15, 2023, meeting and sign warrants or payroll. The agenda also includes reports on site inspections and potential votes on projects.

• Approval of August 15, 2023, meeting minutes
• Signing of warrants and/or payroll
• Reports on site inspections and new materials
• Decisions and votes on projects as needed

Community Preservation Committee

The committee will meet to reorganize and discuss the 2024 application and pre-application process. Members will also review the Community Preservation Projects Report (CP-3).

• Committee reorganization
• 2024 Application and Pre-application discussion
• Community Preservation Projects Report (CP-3) discussion

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review monthly reports and approve payroll and warrants. The agenda includes discussions on building updates, staffing, and library policies.

• Signing of payroll and warrants
• Building updates
• Staffing and scheduling
• Library policies

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a petition from WD Whitman LLC. The applicant is seeking a Special Permit and Site Plan Approval to lease a portion of a building for marijuana-related activities.

• Special Permit request for sales, manufacturing, cultivation, and distribution of non-medical marijuana at 356 South Avenue

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will discuss old business regarding 180 South Avenue and new business regarding 356 South Avenue. The meeting includes a review of prior meeting minutes and an executive session regarding nonunion personnel negotiations.

• Old Business: 180 South Avenue
• New Business: 356 South Avenue
• Executive Session: Strategy for negotiations with nonunion personnel

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman Middle School Building Committee will compare preliminary and final schematic designs and their respective budgets. The committee will also discuss whether to rescind a previous design approval vote from August 15, 2023, and determine ballot wording for a vote.

• Comparison of Preliminary Schematic Design and Schematic Design budgets
• Discussion of rescinding the August 15, 2023, Schematic Design Approval Vote
• Review of project timeline and next steps
• Discussion of Article and Ballot Vote wording

Whitman Housing Authority

The board will review and vote on several FY2023 financial and compliance certifications. The meeting includes votes on the Harvard Court rent and eviction policies, as well as budget guidelines for maintenance supervisors.

• Vote to approve HILAPP Application for S.T. Sewer Line & Pump Project
• Vote to certify FYE2023 Operating Statements & Top Five Compensation
• Vote to certify FYE 2023 Compliance With State & Federal Lead Laws
• Review and vote on Harvard Court Rent Policy and Eviction Policy & Procedures
• Vote on FY2024 Budget Guidelines for Maintenance Supervisors

By-law Study Committee

The By-law Study Committee will meet to discuss the Right to Farm By-law. No other items are listed on the agenda for this meeting.

• Discussion of Right to Farm By-law

DPW Building Committee

The DPW Building Committee will meet to review general contract bids and project status. The committee will also review and approve invoices and previous meeting minutes.

• Review of General Contract Bids
• Review and approval of invoices
• Project status update

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The School Committee will discuss the district review of library materials and the 2023-24 committee goals. The meeting includes reports on the Seal of Biliteracy and transportation route updates. Members will also consider a proposal for a staff memorial walkway.

• District Review of Instructional Resources (Library Materials)
• Proposal for a walkway dedicated to former staff members
• Transportation Routes and Guideline Update
• Chapter 70 Discussion
• Complaint against a School Committee Member

Central Plymouth County Water District Committee

The Central Plymouth County Water District Committee will review a draft report on the Silver Lake Water Quality Study and discuss additional monitoring for the lake. The body will also vote for a representative for the Old Colony Planning Council Water Study.

• Invoice approval for TRC inv# 600466 for $5,164.90
• Invoice approval for Plymouth County FY 23 for $3,573.31
• Discussion of TRC Silver Lake Water Quality Study Report draft
• Vote for CPCWDC representative for Old Colony Planning Council Water Study
• Update on dredge completion and delivery

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public meeting regarding a DBA change for an All Alcohol Club License. The board will also recognize police retirements and discuss the Whitman Middle School.

• Public meeting on DBA change for All Alcohol Club License at 33 Legion Parkway
• Promotional list call for the rank of Sergeant from Civil Service
• Comcast license renewal process discussion
• Recognition of retirements for Sergeant Peter Aitken and Officer Christopher Lee
• Discussion regarding Whitman Middle School

The Select Board approved a DBA change for the Memorial Field Association's liquor license and requested a Civil Service promotional list for the rank of Sergeant. The Board also designated September 2023 as National Suicide Prevention Month and scheduled a Comcast license ascertainment hearing for October 3, 2023.

• Approved bill and payroll warrants (5-0)
• Approved Open Session minutes from August 1, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved DBA change for Memorial Field Association, Inc. liquor license at 33 Legion Parkway (5-0)
• Designated September 2023 as National Suicide Prevention Month (5-0)
• Approved call for a promotional list for the rank of Sergeant from Civil Service (5-0)
• Scheduled Comcast Cable License Ascertainment hearing for October 3, 2023
• Entered Executive Session to discuss police employee health and collective bargaining strategy (5-0)

Capital Committee

The committee will review the five-year capital needs request spreadsheet and discuss reminders for department heads regarding 2025 capital budgets. Members will also discuss lessons learned from the 2024 budget cycle and the committee's mission statement.

• Review of 5-year capital needs request spreadsheet
• Discussion of 2025 capital budget submission deadlines
• Review of 2024 budget cycle lessons learned
• Discussion regarding committee mission statement and purview

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to review recent programs and discuss upcoming maintenance and seasonal schedules. The agenda includes recaps of movie night and the Park and Pool Program.

• Movie night recap
• Park and Pool Program recap
• Field usage discussion
• Maintenance update
• Fall program discussion

DPW Building Committee

The DPW Building Committee will meet to review general contract bids and project status. The committee will also review and approve invoices.

• Review of General Contract Bids
• Review and approval of invoices
• Project status update

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman Middle School Building Committee will review cost estimates and the project schedule. The committee is expected to vote on submitting the Schematic Design Report to the MSBA.

• Vote of approval to submit the Schematic Design Report to the MSBA
• Review of SD Cost Estimates
• OPM Report on budget and schedule
• Public Relations Subcommittee update on draft videos and community outreach
• Approval of July 18, 2023 meeting minutes

Old Colony Planning Council

The Old Colony MPO is meeting to discuss transportation improvement programs and long-range planning. The body will consider releasing the 2050 Long-Range Transportation Plan and the 2023 Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan for public review.

• Potential endorsement of FFY 2023-2027 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment 5 regarding BAT Projects
• Review and potential release of the 2050 Old Colony Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)
• Review and potential release of the 2023 Old Colony Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan (CHSTP)
• Reports from Brockton Area Transit Authority (BAT) and Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority
• MassDOT District 5 updates on projects under design or construction

Conservation Commission

The Commission will meet to approve minutes from the June 20 and July 18 meetings. The agenda includes signing warrants or payroll and reviewing reports on site inspections and new materials.

• Approval of June 20, 2023, and July 18, 2023, meeting minutes
• Signing of warrants and/or payroll
• Review of site inspection reports and new materials
• Public hearings as scheduled via separate Notice(s) of Intent

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and hold discussions regarding Peaceful Meadows and vacant land on Jacob Lane.

• Discussion of Peaceful Meadows
• Discussion of Jacob Lane vacant land

Public Works Commission

The Department of Public Works Board of Commissioners will meet to conduct an executive session for candidate screening. The meeting also includes operational updates from the Superintendent.

• Executive session for initial screening and interviews of employment candidates
• Approval of meeting minutes from 1/17/2023 and 7/18/2023
• Superintendents Operational Updates

Cultural Council

The Whitman Cultural Council is meeting to review FY23 grants and financial reports. The body will also discuss planning for Whitman Day 2024 and summer concerts for 2024.

• FY23 grants
• Summer concerts 2024
• Whitman Day 2024 planning
• Community Outreach

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold hearings for new business items at three specific addresses. The meeting also includes a review of prior minutes and an executive session regarding nonunion personnel negotiations.

• New Business: 62 Beal Avenue
• New Business: 25 Edward Drive
• New Business: 548 Harvard Street
• Executive Session regarding strategy for negotiations with nonunion personnel

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a petition from Egan Development LLC. The petitioner is seeking a Special Permit to replace an abandoned two-family dwelling with a new two-family dwelling.

• Special Permit request for 548 Harvard Street to raze an abandoned two-family dwelling and construct a new two-family dwelling

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a petition from Kamil and Agnieszka Kuczynski. The applicants are seeking a frontage variance to build a single-family home on a non-conforming lot.

• Frontage Variance request for 62 Beal Avenue to construct a single family home

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a petition from Michael R. and Amanda B. Spry. The applicants are seeking a rear setback variance to build an addition to their dwelling.

• Rear setback variance request for 25 Edward Drive

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The School Building Committee is meeting to review project approvals and designer updates for the South Shore Tech High School project in Hanover, MA. The body will discuss the educational plan, site requirements, and preliminary options.

• Approval of June 1, 2023 meeting minutes
• DRA Architects Contract Amendment #1
• Invoices for LeftField and DRA Architects
• Review of Existing Conditions Assessment and Educational Visioning

By-law Study Committee

The committee will discuss the reorganization of the committee and the Right to Farm By-law. No other official actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Committee reorganization discussion
• Right to Farm By-law discussion

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review applications for 356 South Ave, Lot 2 and 519 Auburn St. The board will also receive a presentation from Barrett Planning Group regarding a Massachusetts Housing Partnerships Grant.

• Review of application for 356 South Ave, Lot 2
• Review of application for 519 Auburn St
• Presentation from Barrett Planning Group on Massachusetts Housing Partnerships Grant
• Discussion of possible condo by-laws

Old Colony Planning Council

The committee is meeting to receive reports from regional transit authorities and the South Coast Rail Project. Members will discuss updates to the 2023-2027 Transportation Improvement Program and the Vision 2050 Long-Range Transportation Plan.

• Public review and comment period for Amendment 5 of the FFY 2023-2027 Transportation Improvement Program
• Reports from Brockton Area Regional Transit Authority (BAT) and Greater Attleboro-Taunton Regional Transit Authority (GATRA)
• Update on the South Coast Rail (SCR) Project
• Presentation on Stormwater and Drainage Management by guest speaker Don Howard
• Update on the 2023 Human Services Coordination Transportation Plan

Conservation Commission

The Commission will meet to approve minutes from the June 20 and July 18 meetings and sign warrants or payroll. The agenda also includes reports on site inspections and decisions on projects as needed.

• Approval of June 20, 2023, and July 18, 2023, meeting minutes
• Signing of warrants and/or payroll
• Review of site inspections and new materials
• Public hearings as scheduled via separate Notice of Intent

Select Board

The Select Board will consider the revocation of Class II Auto Dealer's licenses and the appointment of two Auxiliary/Special Police Officers. The board will also discuss the speed limit on Auburn Street and the annual date for Whitman Day.

• Revoke Class II Auto Dealer's License for Legacy Auto Sales and Repair, Inc.
• Appoint Christopher Lee and Peter Aitken as Auxiliary/Special Police Officers
• Request to hold Whitman Day annually on the second Saturday of June
• Discussion on reducing speed limit on Auburn Street
• Request to place a bench on the Town Hall lawn

The Select Board voted to seek speed limit reductions on Auburn Street and approved several personnel appointments. The board also granted permissions for cemetery cleaning and the placement of a memorial bench at Town Hall.

• Voted 5-0 to seek speed limit reductions on Auburn Street to 35 mph (Bedford St to Captain Allen Way) and 40 mph (Captain Allen Way to Brockton line)
• Appointed Shannon Burke as Veterans’ Services Officer (5-0)
• Appointed Christopher Lee and Peter Aitken as Auxiliary/Special Police Officers through June 30, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved annual Whitman Day on the second Saturday of June (5-0)
• Revoked Class II Auto Dealer’s License for Legacy Auto Sales and Repair, Inc. (5-0)
• Rescinded Class II Auto Dealer’s License for Platinum Auto Sales (Caroline Snow) at 10 Buckley Avenue (5-0)
• Granted Leslie DiOrio permission to clean gravestones at Mt. Zion Cemetery (5-0)
• Approved placement of a memorial bench and replacement tree on Town Hall lawn for Marie Lailer (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a petition from Hamelin Orchards, LLC. The applicant is seeking a Special Permit, a Variance, and Site Plan Approval to build four 3-unit residential buildings.

• Petition by Hamelin Orchards, LLC for 12 residential units at 870 Temple Street
• Request for Special Permit from Section 240-3.4.A(12)
• Request for Variance from Section 240-7.3.C(4)
• Request for Site Plan Approval from Section 240-7.2

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a petition from Cheryl A. Hutt. The request involves a frontage variance to allow for the demolition of an existing building and the construction of a new dwelling.

• Frontage Variance request for 431 Franklin Street to raze existing building and build a new dwelling
• Proposal to sub-divide remaining rear land into two lots at 431 Franklin Street

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to discuss old and new business regarding three specific properties. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss strategy for negotiations with nonunion personnel.

• Old Business: 333 South Avenue
• New Business: 431 Franklin Street
• New Business: 870 Temple Street
• Approval of prior meeting minutes

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The School Committee will meet to conduct its annual reorganization and vote on the superintendent's evaluation. The body will also review treasurer reports and budget transfers. Updates on the MSBA project and regional agreement are scheduled for discussion.

• Superintendent evaluation vote
• Annual reorganization for School Committee Chair and Vice Chair
• Donation from ARS/Rescue Rooter Heating, Cooling and Plumbing of West Bridgewater for the HVAC-R Program
• Treasurer's monthly report, warrants, and budget transfers
• MSBA Project and Admissions Policy updates

DPW Building Committee

The DPW Building Committee will meet to discuss the current status of the project. The committee is scheduled to review filed sub-bids and soil testing analysis.

• Review of filed sub-bids
• Review of soil testing analysis
• Project status update

Central Plymouth County Water District Committee

The committee will review the draft TRC Silver Lake Water Quality Study Report and discuss next steps. The body will also vote for a representative for the Old Colony Planning Council Water Study.

• Invoice approval for TRC inv# 600466 in the amount of $5,164.90
• Discussion of TRC Silver Lake Water Quality Study Report draft
• Vote for CPCWDC representative for Old Colony Planning Council Water Study

Cultural Council

The Whitman Cultural Council will meet to review the Treasurer's Report and provide updates on FY23 grants and summer concerts. The council will also discuss community outreach and planning for Whitman Day 2024.

• FY23 Grants update
• Summer concerts
• Treasurer's Report
• Whitman Day 2024 planning
• Community Outreach

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a petition by Sweezey Properties, LLC. The applicant, Berkley Botanicals LLC, is seeking a special permit and site plan approval to operate a recreational marijuana retail store.

• Special Permit request for 305 Bedford Street
• Site Plan Approval request for 305 Bedford Street

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to address new business regarding 305 Bedford Street. The board will also reorganize and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• New business regarding 305 Bedford Street
• Board reorganization

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review monthly reports and sign payroll and warrants. The agenda includes discussions on building updates, personnel, and crosswalks.

• Signing of payroll and warrants
• Discussion of crosswalks
• Personnel update
• Building updates
• Review of end-of-year statistics

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to discuss the pool/park program, movie night, and budget. The agenda also includes discussions regarding park picnic tables and fall events.

• Pool/Park Program discussion
• Budget discussion
• Park Picnic Tables discussion
• Fall Events discussion

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee will meet to vote on the Strategic Plan and discuss high school early release. The committee will also review the School Improvement Plan and school choice enrollment for the 2023/24 school year.

• Vote on Strategic Plan
• Vote on High School Early Release
• Discussion on School Improvement Plan
• Review of School Choice Enrollment for 2023/24
• Declaration of surplus elementary books

Conservation Commission

The Commission will meet to approve minutes from the June 20, 2023, meeting and sign warrants or payroll. The agenda includes reports on site inspections and potential votes on projects as needed.

• Approval of June 20, 2023, meeting minutes
• Signing of warrants and/or payroll
• Review of site inspection reports and new materials

Public Works Commission

The Board of Commissioners will meet to conduct initial screenings and interviews for employment candidates in executive session. The board will also discuss the Lead Service Line Inventory and receive operational updates from the Superintendent.

• Employment candidate screening and interviews
• Lead Service Line Inventory discussion
• 81 Bedford St

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to discuss applications for several local addresses and review Form A submissions. The board will also begin discussions regarding condo by-laws.

• Application for 305 Bedford St.
• Applications for 62 Beal St., 25 Edward Drive, and 548 Harvard St.
• Form A submission for 94 Bedford St.
• Discussion on Condo by-laws

Old Colony Planning Council

The council is conducting a review of the metropolitan transportation planning process to ensure compliance with federal requirements. The session covers governance, data analytics, project selection, and civil rights policies.

• Review of Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) development and project selection
• Discussion of Title VI Plan, ADA, and equity policies
• Review of Complete Streets including bike, pedestrian, transit, and freight
• Discussion of BIL Discretionary Grants
• Public involvement session scheduled for July 18, 2023

Whitman Historical Commission

The Whitman Historical Commission is meeting to review reports and discuss ongoing historical preservation efforts. The body will address grant applications and the status of several local commemorative projects.

• Discussion of Mass Historical Grant Application
• Update on Boston Post Cane Plans
• Completion of the 'WHC Rock Tour'
• Continuation of House Plaque Program
• Discussion of '2 Grannies on the Road'

Whitman Finance Committee

The committee will review minutes from the June 27, 2023, meeting and discuss old business including a meeting recording mandate. The agenda also includes subcommittee reports and updates from the Town Administrator.

• Approval of June 27, 2023, meeting minutes
• Discussion on meeting recording mandate and website posting
• Review of FY 25 outline and Line Item Transfers
• Subcommittee reports from Capital, Middle School Bldg., Regional Agreement Amendment, and Public Works Dept Bldg. committees
• WHRSD Audit review

Select Board

The Select Board will vote on ratifying a Holiday MOA and signing a CBA with the Whitman FF Assoc. The board is also considering several license renewals, appointments to the By-law Study Committee, and personnel resignations.

• Vote to accept $7,500 donation from Copeland Family Foundation for the Animal Shelter
• Vote to ratify Holiday MOA and sign CBA with Whitman FF Assoc
• Vote to rescind Class II Auto Dealer’s License for Rivers Custom & Classics LLC
• Vote to renew Fortune Teller’s License for Starr’s Tarot Cards
• Consider appointments of Timothy Grenno and Fred Small to the By-law Study Committee

The Select Board approved several administrative actions, including the ratification of a collective bargaining agreement and a Holiday MOA for the Whitman Firefighters Association. The Board also accepted a $7,500 donation for the animal shelter and processed several line-item budget transfers.

• Ratified Holiday MOA and signed CBA for Whitman Firefighters Association (4-0)
• Accepted $7,500 donation from Copeland Family Foundation, Inc. for Animal Shelter (3-0-1)
• Rescinded Class II Auto Dealer’s License for Rivers Custom & Classics LLC (4-0)
• Renewed Fortune Teller’s License for Starr’s Tarot Cards (4-0)
• Appointed Timothy Grenno and Fred Small to By-Law Study Committee (4-0)
• Approved four line-item budget transfers totaling $28,461.82 (4-0)
• Accepted resignations of VSO Sara Lansing and COA member Laura Andrade (4-0)
• Approved Town Hall auditorium use for Southeastern Philharmonic Orchestra (4-0)

Whitman Housing Authority

The Whitman Housing Authority will review financial reports and vote on several items related to fire alarm system upgrades. The board will also consider the acceptance of public housing notices regarding screening determinations.

• Vote on Change Order (1) for ARPA Fire Alarm Systems Project
• Vote on Certificate of Substantial Completion and Final Completion for Fire Alarm Systems Project
• Vote to award Flight Alarm the 14 Fire Alarm Panel Upgrades Project
• Vote to accept FY2023 Employee Trainings Submission
• Vote to accept Public Housing Notices PHN 2023-08 and AL IVP 2023-03

DPW Building Committee

The DPW Building Committee is meeting to review and sign invoices. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Signing of invoices

Cultural Council

The Whitman Cultural Council will meet to approve previous minutes and reorganize its leadership positions. The body will also discuss summer concerts.

• Election of Chair
• Election of Treasurer
• Election of Secretary
• Discussion of summer concerts

Old Colony Planning Council

The Old Colony Planning Council is holding its annual meeting to elect officers for the 2023-2024 term. The council will also consider a TIP Amendment 4 for FFY 2023-2027 and review the annual report.

• Election of 2023-2024 OCPC Officers
• FFY 2023-2027 TIP Amendment 4
• Review of OCPC Annual Report
• Approval of May 2023 Financials
• Approval of May 2023 Meeting Minutes

Old Colony Planning Council

The Old Colony Planning Council is meeting to vote on the 2023-2024 ROM officers and the FY24 budget. The body will also consider an action item regarding the OCPC Management Fee.

• Election of 2023-2024 ROM Officers
• Review of FY24 Budget
• OCPC Management Fee action item
• Approval of March 2023 meeting minutes

Whitman Finance Committee

The committee will review minutes from previous meetings in April and May. The agenda includes subcommittee reports and discussions regarding line item transfers and the FY 25 outline.

• Approval of minutes from 4/13, 4/18, and 5/1/23
• Discussion on meeting recording mandate and website posting
• Subcommittee reports including Capital Committee and Public Works Dept Bldg. Committee
• WHRSD updates regarding data breach and audit
• New business regarding line item transfers and FY 25 outline

Central Plymouth County Water District Committee

The Central Plymouth County Water District Committee will review a draft report on the Silver Lake Water Quality Study. The body will also discuss the hydro dredge timeline and the Old Colony Planning Council Water Study.

• Invoice approval for TRC: $36,777.10 and $1,870.00
• Invoice approval for Kimberly Groff Consulting: $5,400.00
• Discussion of TRC Silver Lake Water Quality Study Report draft
• Review of Scope of Service for Kimberly Groff
• Update on hydro dredge timeline

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to discuss applications for properties at 305 Bedford St. and 62 Beal St. The board will also approve minutes from May 9 and June 13, 2023.

• Application for 305 Bedford St.
• Review of applications for 62 Beal St.

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman Middle School Building Committee will meet to discuss project documents and fill committee vacancies. The body is scheduled to vote on a budget revision request and the approval of an owner's cost estimating consultant.

• Budget Revision Request #2
• Owner's Cost Estimating Consultant approval
• New Committee Member and Vice Chair vacancies
• Public Outreach Subcommittee update

Old Colony Planning Council

The Regional Operation and Management (ROM) Nominating Committee is meeting to nominate officers for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The committee will also take action on the March 2022 minutes.

• Nomination of FY 2023-2024 ROM Officers
• Action on March 2022 Minutes

Old Colony Planning Council

The Finance-Audit Committee is meeting to review financial records and administrative schedules. The body will consider the May 2023 meeting minutes and financials.

• Approval of May 2023 Meeting Minutes
• Approval of May 2023 Financials
• Discussion of summer meeting schedule

Old Colony Planning Council

The Nominating Committee is meeting to nominate officers for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The body will also vote on the April 2023 meeting minutes.

• Nomination of FY 2023-2024 Officers
• Approval of April 2023 Minutes

Old Colony Planning Council

The OCPC ROW Finance Audit Committee is meeting to discuss financial matters. The body will consider the May 2023 minutes and the OCPC management fee.

• Approval of May 2023 Minutes
• OCPC Management Fee

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a petition from the Town of Whitman. The town is seeking a Special Permit and Site Plan Approval for a proposed DPW building and facilities.

• Special Permit and Site Plan Approval for DPW building at 100 Essex Street

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to discuss zoning matters for two specific properties. The board will also review minutes from previous meetings and hold an executive session regarding nonunion personnel negotiations.

• Zoning matter for Mr. Regan at 55 Plymouth Street
• New business regarding 100 Essex Street
• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Executive session for nonunion personnel contract negotiations

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The South Shore Regional Vocational School District Committee will meet to vote on budget transfers and stabilization fund movements. The body will also consider a request for a Horticulture and Future Farmers of America trip to Indianapolis. Other items include the acceptance of equipment donations and the disposal of surplus culinary gear.

• Vote on budget transfers and stabilization fund transfer
• Out-of-state field trip to Indianapolis, IN (Oct 31 – Nov 3, 2023) for Horticulture & Landscape Construction/FFA
• Donation of two gauges and a vacuum pump from Gimper IV LLC
• Surplus of two 12 burner ranges, kettle combo unit, and convection oven from Culinary Arts
• MSBA process update from the Superintendent-Director

Whitman Housing Authority

The Whitman Housing Authority will review financial reports and vote on several administrative matters. The board will consider writing off uncollectible debt and approving a change order for the Pine Circle Meter & Breaker Project.

• Vote to write off uncollectible debt
• Vote on Change Order (1) for Pine Circle Meter & Breaker Project
• Vote on FY 2023 Income Limits and Fair Market Rents
• Acceptance of Public Housing Notices PHN 2023-06 and PHN 2023-07

Conservation Commission

The Commission will meet to approve minutes from the June 6, 2023, meeting and sign warrants or payroll. The agenda also includes reports on site inspections and potential votes on projects.

• Approval of June 6, 2023, meeting minutes
• Signing of warrants and/or payroll
• Review of site inspections and new materials
• Decisions and votes on projects as needed

Whitman Historical Commission

The Whitman Historical Commission is meeting to discuss the application for a State Historical Commission Grant. The body will also review the charter and the formation of the commission.

• Application for State Historical Commission Grant
• Plaque for historical sites program
• Cemetery project
• Update of Whitman Historical Museum
• Charter of WHC

Public Works Commission

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss laborer classification and conduct an executive session to screen candidates for employment. The meeting also includes operational updates from the Superintendent.

• Laborer Classification discussion
• Executive Session for employment candidate screening
• Review of 270 Alger St (D. Gill Jr)
• Eliot Woods item

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting to discuss the Town Administrator's contract and various municipal service agreements. The agenda includes reviews of the town's insurance and the 2023 budget.

• Town Administrator's contract
• Insurance review
• 2023 budget review
• Municipal service agreements
• Discussion of town management

The Select Board approved a proclamation to display Pride flags and paint rainbow crosswalks, as well as a donation from Whitman PRIDE, Inc. The board also appointed Karen Clancy as Town Accountant and approved a contract for Deputy Police Chief Joseph E. Bombardier.

• Approved Pride month proclamation for flags and rainbow crosswalks (3-2)
• Accepted donation of flags and supplies from Whitman PRIDE, Inc. (3-2)
• Appointed Karen Clancy as Town Accountant (5-0)
• Approved employment contract for Deputy Police Chief Joseph E. Bombardier (5-0)
• Approved legal service rate increase to $215.00 per hour (4-1)
• Approved South Shore Recycling Cooperative agreement extension through 2028 (5-0)
• Approved conditional employment offers for three police candidates (5-0)
• Approved $40,000 transfer from Medical Life Insurance to Legal Services (5-0)

Old Colony Planning Council

The Old Colony MPO is meeting to discuss transportation improvement programs and planning work budgets. The body will review a specific project amendment in Stoughton and potential endorsements for 2023 and 2024 work programs.

• Amendment 4 (Stoughton 607403) review and potential release to public comment
• Draft FFY 2023 Old Colony Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Budget Reallocation 1
• Draft FFY 2024 Old Colony Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) public comments and potential endorsement
• 2050 Old Colony Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) status report
• MassDOT District 5 updates on projects under design or construction

Cultural Council

The Whitman Cultural Council will meet to debrief on Whitman Day and discuss summer concerts. The body will also review reimbursements and plan for next year.

• Whitman Day debrief
• Reimbursements
• Summer concerts planning

Plymouth County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition

The Executive Committee will meet to review operational and budget updates. The session includes updates from the DPH, HMCC, and planners.

• Operational updates
• Budget updates
• DPH updates
• HMCC updates
• Planners' updates

Plymouth County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition

The coalition will meet to discuss budget, DPH, HMCC, and planner updates. The agenda includes a review of old and new business.

• Budget updates
• DPH updates
• HMCC updates
• Planners updates

Whitman Council on Aging

The Whitman Council on Aging will meet to approve minutes from May 10, 2023. The body will review reports from OCES and Self-Help, and discuss building maintenance, programs, activities, and transportation.

• Approval of May 10, 2023 meeting minutes
• OCES and Self-Help committee reports
• Building maintenance discussion
• Programs and activities discussion
• Transportation discussion

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review monthly reports and handle administrative tasks. The agenda includes discussions on reorganization, job descriptions, and building updates.

• Reorganization
• Job description review
• Building updates
• Updating signatories
• Whitman Day review

DPW Building Committee

The DPW Building Committee will meet to review a construction design update and approve previous meeting minutes. The meeting is scheduled for June 14, 2023.

• Approval of April 26, 2023 meeting minutes
• Construction Design Update

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to review applications for 305 Bedford St., 431 Franklin St., and 870 Temple St. The board will also approve minutes from three previous meetings and process payroll.

• Application review for 305 Bedford St.
• Application review for 431 Franklin St.
• Application review for 870 Temple St.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a petition by Joel Borghetti. The applicant is seeking a Special Permit and Site Plan Approval to add car sales to an existing repair garage.

• Special Permit and Site Plan Approval request for 333 South Avenue to add car sales to a repair garage

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a petition from Trillium Fuel Real Estate LLC. The applicant seeks to replace an existing repair garage with a new residential/commercial mixed building.

• Special Permit and Site Plan Approval for 180 South Avenue
• Variances from Sections 240-4.4, 240-8.3(A), and 240-8.3(B)(1)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider new business regarding two properties on South Avenue. The board will also review minutes from previous meetings and hold an executive session regarding nonunion personnel negotiations.

• New business regarding 333 South Avenue
• New business regarding 160 South Avenue
• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Executive session for nonunion personnel negotiation strategy

Sachem Rock Regional Emergency Planning Zone

The meeting will discuss operational and budget updates, as well as updates from DPH, HMCC, and planners.

Sachem Rock Regional Emergency Planning Zone

The meeting will cover budget, DPH, HMCC, and planners' updates. No major decisions are expected.

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to discuss upcoming seasonal programs including the 4th of July, movie nights, and fall events. The commission will also address the budget and park picnic tables.

• Pool/Park Program discussion
• 4th of July planning
• Movie Night programming
• Budget review
• Park Picnic Tables

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee will meet to ratify a collective bargaining agreement for Unit C Administrative Assistants. The body will also discuss subcommittee assignments and the Superintendent's evaluation.

• Vote to ratify Unit C Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Superintendent Evaluation
• Subcommittee assignments for Budget, Policy, Warrant, and Capital and Operations
• Field trip requests
• Review of state aid and capital projects

DPW Building Committee

The DPW Building Committee is meeting to review prequalification proposals and the 100% design documents for a building project. This is a working session to evaluate submissions and finalize design details.

• Review prequalification proposals
• Review 100% design documents

Conservation Commission

The Commission will meet to approve minutes from previous March, April, and May meetings. The agenda includes signing warrants or payroll and conducting site inspections or project reviews as needed.

• Approval of meeting minutes from March 21, April 18, and May 23, 2023
• Signing of warrants and/or payroll
• Report on site inspections and review of new materials
• Public hearings as scheduled via separate Notices of Intent

South Shore Educational Collaborative

The South Shore Educational Collaborative Board will hold a remote public meeting to discuss and potentially approve the FY24 budget and a tuition adjustment. The board will also enter an executive session to discuss a personnel matter, with a roll call vote required.

• FY24 budget discussion and approval of tuition adjustment
• Executive session for personnel matter

Plymouth County Advisory Board

The Advisory Board will meet to conduct organizational votes and discuss the budget. The meeting includes updates on the American Recovery Plan Act and various financial votes.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for Advisory Committee
• Vote on FY 2024 Revenues
• Vote on Chapter 64D, Deeds Excise Funds: County 60%
• Vote on Chapter 64D, Deeds Excise Funds: Registry of Deeds 40%
• Vote on FY 2024 Plymouth County Budget

Old Colony Planning Council

The Old Colony Planning Council is meeting to review the preliminary FY 2024 budget and the draft FFY 2024 Unified Planning Work Program. The agenda also includes a review of April 2023 financials, staff reports, and nominations for council officers.

• FY 2024 Budget Review
• Draft FFY 2024 Unified Planning Work Program
• AAA Title II Grants
• April 2023 Financials
• Nominations for FY 2024 Council Officers

Whitman Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review minutes from previous April and May meetings. The agenda includes subcommittee reports on capital, school buildings, and public works, as well as discussions regarding the principal assessor salary and FY 25 outlines.

• Approval of minutes from 4/13, 4/18, and 5/1/23
• ATM Recap old business
• Committee reorganization
• Principal Assessor Salary discussion
• WHRSD data breach and audit updates

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The School Council will meet to discuss and vote on several school policies. Items include the School Improvement Plan, the student handbook, and changes to school opening and release times.

• School Improvement Plan (Discussion/Vote)
• Handbook (Discussion/Vote)
• Delayed Openings to Early Releases (Discussion/Vote)
• Innovation Pathways update
• Computer requirements for graduation

Old Colony Planning Council

The Finance-Audit Committee will meet to discuss the FY 2024 ROM Budget. The meeting also includes a nomination for Interim President.

• FY 2024 ROM Budget (Action Item)
• Nomination of Interim President

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee is holding a public hearing on May 30, 2023, at the high school library. The only agenda item is the reorganization of the committee, followed by adjournment. No other business is listed.

• Public hearing notice under MGL Chapter 30A, Sections 18-25
• Reorganization of the School Committee

South Shore Educational Collaborative

The SSEC Board of Trustees will meet at 75 Abington Street in Hingham. The agenda includes a vote to approve minutes from the December 2, 2022 meeting and a treasurer's report.

• Approval of December 2, 2022 meeting minutes

South Shore Educational Collaborative

The Board will review the FY 23 financial summary and discuss the FY 24 budget. Agenda items include votes on the strategic plan, classroom rental rates for Hull and Randolph, and an SRO MOU regarding body worn camera language.

• FY 23 financial summary and OPEB trust transfer of funds
• FY 24 budget discussion
• Strategic plan vote
• SRO MOU including body worn camera language
• Hull and Randolph classroom rental rates

Capital Committee

The committee will discuss the five-year capital needs request spreadsheet and review lessons learned from the 2024 budget cycle. Members will also discuss the committee's mission statement and purview.

• Review of 5-year capital needs request spreadsheet
• Discussion on 2025 capital budget deadlines for department heads
• Review of 2024 budget cycle lessons learned
• Discussion regarding committee mission statement and purview

Conservation Commission

The Commission will meet to approve minutes from previous March and April meetings. The agenda includes signing warrants and payroll, reporting on site inspections, and conducting public hearings as scheduled.

• Approval of meeting minutes from March 7, March 21, and April 18, 2023
• Signing of warrants and/or payroll
• Public hearings for Notices of Intent

Planning Board

The Whitman Planning Board is meeting to approve minutes from previous sessions and review applications for 100 Essex Street. The agenda also includes routine administrative tasks such as processing payroll and opening mail. No other substantive items are listed.

• Review applications for 100 Essex Street
• Approve minutes from 2/28/23, 3/28/23, 4/11/23, and 5/9/23 meetings

Select Board

The Board reorganized its leadership, electing Dr. Carl F. Kowalski as Chairman. The Board approved several appointments to town committees and boards, accepted an amended Host Community Agreement for Soulflower, Inc., and authorized a Civil Service list for the police department.

• Elected Dr. Carl F. Kowalski as Chairman (3-2)
• Elected Daniel L. Salvucci as Vice Chairman (4-1)
• Elected Justin R. Evans as Clerk (5-0)
• Appointed Justin Evans to the Whitman Middle School Building Committee (5-0)
• Approved name change from Edwar’s Transportation to Pharaoh Limo Services (5-0)
• Reappointed Michelle Frazier to the Whitman Housing Authority (5-0)
• Approved nomination of Mary Holland to the OCES Board of Directors (5-0)
• Approved amended Host Community Agreement for Soulflower, Inc. (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board will meet to approve minutes from prior meetings and discuss the MBTA Communities Act. An executive session is scheduled to discuss strategy regarding nonunion personnel.

• 410 Bedford Street
• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• MBTA Communities Act discussion
• Executive session regarding nonunion personnel negotiations

South Shore Educational Collaborative

The South Shore Educational Collaborative Board will meet to discuss the FY 24 budget, strategic plan, and SRO MOU. The SSEC Board of Trustees will also meet following the initial board meeting.

• FY 23 financial summary and OPEB trust transfer of funds
• FY 24 budget discussion
• Strategic plan
• SRO MOU including body worn camera language
• Hull and Randolph classroom rental rates

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Budget Subcommittee will hold a public meeting via Zoom. The agenda consists of the approval of meeting minutes.

• Approval of Meeting Minutes

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review monthly reports and the Selectmen’s report. The agenda includes updates regarding programming, the children's room, building schedules, and budget status.

• Sign payroll and warrants
• Approve minutes from the last meeting
• Programming and Children’s Room update
• Building and budget updates
• Discussion of an open position

Conservation Commission

The Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and sign warrants or payroll. The agenda includes potential public hearings, site inspection reports, and votes on projects as needed.

• Approval of March 7, March 21, and April 18, 2023 minutes
• Signing of warrants and/or payroll
• Public hearings based on separately posted Notices of Intent
• Review of site inspections and new materials

Whitman Historical Commission

The commission will review previous minutes and financial reports. The agenda includes discussions on office organization, Whitman Day, survey progress, the WHS Museum move, a veteran street sign, and the Boston Post Cane.

• Review of minutes from 4/18, 3/21, and 2/15
• Discussion regarding Whitman Day
• Discussion regarding WHS Museum move
• Discussion regarding Veteran Street Sign — Harvey Goss
• Discussion regarding Boston Post Cane

Public Works Commission

The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss trash abatements and meter surplus. The agenda includes discussions regarding personnel positions for the Water & Sewer Superintendent and Park & Tree departments.

• Approval of meeting minutes from 1/17/2023 and 4/12/2023
• Discussion of Trash Abatements
• Discussion of Used Meter Surplus
• Water & Sewer Superintendent posting
• Park & Tree positions

Old Colony Planning Council

The Old Colony MPO is reviewing updates to the FFY 2023-2027 Transportation Improvement Program. The meeting also includes a review of the draft FFY 2024 Unified Planning Work Program for potential public release.

• FFY 2023-2027 Old Colony Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment 3
• Draft FFY 2024-2028 Old Colony Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
• Draft FFY 2024 Old Colony Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)

Cultural Council

The Whitman Cultural Council will meet to discuss the Town Election table and summer concerts. The agenda also includes the "Whitman Day" Festival in the Park scheduled for June 10, 2023.

• Town Election table
• Summer Concerts
• “Whitman Day” Festival in the Park, June 10, 2023

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a remote meeting via Zoom. The agenda includes a vote to enter executive session to discuss negotiation strategy regarding the Assistant Town Administrator.

• Executive session discussion regarding negotiations with the Assistant Town Administrator

The Select Board entered executive session to discuss strategy regarding negotiations with the Assistant Town Administrator. No other substantive decisions were made before the meeting adjourned.

• Entered executive session to discuss Assistant Town Administrator negotiations (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Town Clerk

The Town Clerk will conduct a meeting focused on advanced removal and depositing for the annual town election. The agenda consists of procedural items including the approval of previous minutes.

• Advanced removal & depositing - Annual Town Election

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to discuss upcoming summer events and the 4th of July celebration. The agenda also includes discussions regarding scholarships, park/pool programs, and the commission budget.

• Park/Pool Program discussion
• Scholarship family request
• 4th of July Event planning
• Summer events planning
• Budget review

Whitman Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet at the Whitman Senior Center to review previous minutes. The agenda includes committee reports and discussions regarding building maintenance, programs, activities, and transportation.

• Approval of March 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• Committee reports from OCES and Self-Help
• Discussion of Building Maintenance
• Discussion of Programs and Activities
• Discussion of Transportation

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The committee will review the Superintendent's report covering budget updates and state aid. The agenda includes discussions on school physician appointments and a New England Association of Schools and Colleges report.

• FY23 Budget Update
• FY24 State Aid Update
• 2023-24 School Physicians Appointment
• New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) Report
• Collective bargaining discussion regarding WHEA Collective Bargaining Unit C

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review previous meeting minutes and continue the review of preliminary subdivision plans for 185 Franklin St. The board will also review new applications for 333 South Ave. and 180 South Ave.

• Review of preliminary subdivision plans for 185 Franklin St.
• Application review for 333 South Ave.
• Application review for 180 South Ave.

Whitman Finance Committee

The committee will review the minutes from the April 19, 2023, meeting. Discussion items include the Article 2 budget worksheet and potential amendments for the upcoming Town Meeting.

• Approval of April 19, 2023, meeting minutes
• Budget discussion regarding Article 2 worksheet
• Discussion of Town Meeting Article Amendments
• Town Administrator updates

Select Board

The Select Board will hold executive sessions to discuss a Police Union member and an individual's extended sick leave. The board will also consider a request for Town Hall auditorium use and a final order regarding nuisance dogs.

• Vote on final order regarding nuisance dogs owned or harbored by Jean Karger of 221 High Street
• Request from Christine Morse for use of Town Hall auditorium on June 3, 2023
• Executive session regarding collective bargaining or litigation for a Whitman Police Union member
• Executive session regarding an individual's extended sick leave
• Approval of Bill and Payroll Warrants

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Duval School Council is holding a public hearing meeting to present and vote on the Elementary Handbook for 2023-2024 and the School Improvement Plan. These are the only two agenda items, both involving decisions by the council.

• Elementary Handbook 2023-2024: present and vote
• School Improvement Plan: present and vote

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee is holding a public hearing meeting via Zoom to modify and re-vote the District Budget due to a clerical error. The agenda contains only this single item, followed by adjournment.

• Modify and re-vote the District Budget due to a clerical error

DPW Building Committee

The committee will review the minutes from the March 29, 2023 meeting. Members will also receive an update on the DPW building design and prepare for a presentation at Town Meeting.

• DPW Building Design update
• Preparation for Town Meeting Presentation

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to review preliminary subdivision plans for 185 Franklin St. The board will also approve minutes from three previous meetings.

• Review of preliminary subdivision plans for 185 Franklin St.

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on the construction delivery method for the Whitman Middle School. The body will also review schematic design activities and determine the date for a Special Town Meeting and debt exclusion vote.

• Vote on Construction Delivery Method (Design Bid Build vs. Construction Manager @ Risk)
• Vote on Energy Goals (Mass Save Pathways)
• Determination of date for Special Town Meeting and Debt Exclusion Vote
• Review of Schematic Design Activities & Milestones
• Approval of invoices and bills

Old Colony Planning Council

The Finance-Audit Committee will meet to review the March 2023 meeting minutes and financial reports. The committee will also discuss the preliminary FY 2024 budget process.

• Review of March 2023 Meeting Minutes
• Review of March 2023 Financials
• Discussion of Preliminary FY 2024 Budget Process

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee is meeting to discuss updates to the Consensus Document. The body will begin reviewing the 2018 draft Regional Agreement and determine next steps for the committee.

• Review of 2018 draft Regional Agreement
• Updates to Consensus Document
• Approval of April 10, 2023 meeting minutes

Old Colony Planning Council

The Old Colony Planning Council is holding its monthly meeting, primarily focused on internal administrative matters. The council will vote on minutes from a January personnel committee meeting, discuss potential amendments to the Personnel Handbook, and consider staff merit recommendations. No public-facing projects or policy decisions are on the agenda.

• Approval of January 10, 2023 Personnel Committee Meeting minutes
• Review of Personnel Handbook for potential amendments
• Staff Merit Recommendations for potential action

Select Board

The Select Board is holding an emergency meeting to correct and approve the Town Meeting Warrant. The purpose is to add an election for the offices of Library Trustees.

• Correction and approval of Town Meeting Warrant to add Library Trustees election

The Select Board held an emergency meeting to correct omitted language in Article 1 of the Annual Town Meeting warrant. The Board voted to include Two Public Library Trustees for Three Years in the list of officers to be elected.

• Approved amended Article 1 of the Annual Town Meeting warrant (4-0)

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The South Shore Regional Vocational School District School Committee is meeting remotely to vote on approving minutes, an out-of-state field trip, and donations, and to hear updates on the MSBA process, a regional agreement town meeting article, and the FY24 budget. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Vote to approve March 15, 2023 meeting minutes
• Vote on out-of-state field trip for Computer Information Technology to New England Institute of Technology, East Greenwich, RI, May 5, 2023
• Vote on donations: Design & Visual Communications equipment/supplies and Automotive Department toolbox/tools
• Update on MSBA process
• Update on FY24 budget

Whitman Finance Committee

The committee will review the FY 24 Budget, Article 2, and final warrant votes. Members will also receive reports from various subcommittees regarding capital, buildings, and public works.

• FY 24 Budget/Article 2 review
• Subcommittee reports: Capital Committee, Whitman Middle School Bldg. Committee, Regional Agreement Amendment Committee, and Public Works Dept Bldg. Committee
• Budget Working Group report
• WHRSD updates regarding data breach, non-mandated bussing, and audit
• Approval of April 13, 2023, meeting minutes

Whitman Finance Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from the April 13, 2023, meeting. The agenda includes a review of the FY 24 Budget/Article 2 and discussion regarding the WHRSD Assessment.

• Approval of April 13, 2023, meeting minutes
• FY 24 Budget/Article 2 review
• WHRSD Assessment discussion
• Town Administrator updates

Whitman Finance Committee

The committee will review the FY 24 Budget/Article 2 and hear reports from several subcommittees. Discussion includes WHRSD data breach, non-mandated bussing, and audit updates.

• FY 24 Budget/Article 2 review
• Capital Committee report
• Whitman Middle School Bldg. Committee report
• Public Works Dept Bldg. Committee report
• WHRSD data breach and audit updates

Conservation Commission

The Commission will meet to approve minutes from previous meetings held in early 2023 and sign warrants or payroll. The agenda also includes potential public hearings, site inspection reports, and votes on projects as needed.

• Approval of meeting minutes from January 17, February 7, March 7, and March 21, 2023
• Signing of warrants and/or payroll
• Review of site inspections and new materials
• Potential public hearings for separately posted Notices of Intent

Whitman Historical Commission

The Whitman Historical Commission is holding a regular meeting that includes reorganization, secretary's and treasurer's reports, and updates on old and new business. Old business covers the museum update, office reorganization, previous surveys, a veteran street sign for Harvey Goss, the Boston Post Cane, and board vacancies. New business includes the Mt. Zion Cemetery Project.

• Reorganization of the commission
• Museum update
• Veteran Street Sign for Harvey Goss
• Boston Post Cane
• Mt. Zion Cemetery Project

Select Board

The Whitman and Hanson Select Boards and the Regional School Committee approved the FY2024 school budget and town assessments. The boards also authorized the use of one-time funds to reduce the operating assessment for the towns.

• Appropriated $500,000 from WHRSD Excess & Deficiency Fund to reduce FY2024 assessments (8-1)
• Certified FY2024 WHRSD budget at $59,985,158.00, removing robotics and foreign language (8-1)
• Set FY2024 WHRSD operating assessment for Town of Whitman at $17,739,500.00 (8-1)
• Set FY2024 WHRSD operating assessment for Town of Hanson at $13,907,233.00 (8-1)
• Hanson Select Board approved using $166,000 in free cash to close FY2024 assessment gap (3-2)
• Whitman Select Board approved increasing Town assessment to WHRSD for FY24 to 5.96 percent (3-1)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold public meetings regarding a livery license application and a complaint against dogs at 221 High Street. The board will also act on license renewals for fuel storage, junk collectors, and junk dealers.

• Public meeting for Marie Fries (All Star Transports) livery license at 56 Vincent Street
• Public hearing regarding dogs owned or harbored by Jean Karger of 221 High Street
• Fuel storage license renewals ($20.00 per tank)
• Junk collector and dealer license renewals ($50.00)
• One-day liquor license requests for Holmestead Harvest for four dates in May and June

The Board issued an interim order requiring a resident to keep dogs leashed or indoors after deeming them a nuisance. The Board also scheduled a special Town Meeting and Election for October and November 2023. Additionally, the May 1, 2023, Annual Town Meeting warrant was approved.

• Deemed dogs owned by Jean Karger as nuisance dogs and ordered they be leashed or confined indoors (4-0)
• Scheduled special Town Meeting for Oct 30, 2023, and special Town Election for Nov 4, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved May 1, 2023, Annual Town Meeting warrant (4-0)
• Approved Livery License and Driver's Certificate for All Star Transports (4-0)
• Approved 15 fuel storage license renewals, 2 junk collector licenses, and 2 junk dealer licenses (4-0)
• Approved request for 155th Memorial Day Parade on May 29, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved four one-day liquor licenses for Holmestead Harvest (4-0)
• Approved bill and payroll warrants (4-0)

Old Colony Planning Council

The Old Colony MPO is meeting virtually to consider amendments to the current Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and to potentially release the draft FFY 2024-2028 TIP for public review. They will also review and potentially endorse state compliance statements, including one related to the Global Warming Solutions Act. The meeting includes public comments and reports from the Brockton Area Transit Authority and a Route 18 corridor study update.

• Amendment 2 to FFY 2023-2027 TIP: public comments and potential endorsement
• Amendment 3 to FFY 2023-2027 TIP: review and potential release to public comment
• Draft FFY 2024-2028 TIP: review and potential release to public comment
• State Regulation 310 CMR 60.05 (Global Warming Solutions Act) compliance review and potential endorsement
• Route 18 Corridor Study (Bridgewater and East Bridgewater) update

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The committee will meet to hold a budget discussion. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Regional School Committee Budget Discussion

Sachem Rock Regional Emergency Planning Zone

The Region 5C Full Coalition will meet to discuss budget updates and departmental reports. The agenda includes updates from the Department of Public Health (DPH), the Health Care Coalition (HMCC), and planners.

• Budget updates
• Department of Public Health (DPH) updates
• Health Care Coalition (HMCC) updates
• COVID-19 discussions scheduled under New Business

Sachem Rock Regional Emergency Planning Zone

The Region 5C Executive Committee is meeting to conduct operational, budget, and departmental updates. The agenda includes reports from the DPH, HMCC, and planners.

• Approval of previous minutes
• Operational updates
• Budget updates
• DPH, HMCC, and planners' updates
• COVID-19 discussions held during New Business

Capital Committee

The committee will review the proposed budget for a new DPW facility and discuss if the Middle School requires a similar review. Members will also review the five-year capital spreadsheet and discuss improvements to the budget cycle.

• Review of proposed DPW facility budget
• Review of 5-year capital spreadsheet for departments
• Discussion regarding FY 2025 capital budget deadlines
• Discussion on seeking a recording secretary

Whitman Finance Committee

The committee will review the Fiscal Year 2024 budget, Article 2, and the warrant. Discussion includes subcommittee reports from the Capital Committee, Public Works Dept Bldg. Committee, and others, as well as WHRSD data breach and audit updates.

• FY 24 Budget/Article 2 review
• Capital Committee report
• Whitman Middle School Bldg. Committee report
• Public Works Dept Bldg. Committee report
• WHRSD Data Breach and Audit updates

Whitman Council on Aging

The Whitman Council on Aging will meet to approve minutes from March 8, 2023. The body will review reports from OCES and Self-Help and discuss building maintenance, programs, activities, and transportation.

• Approval of March 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• OCES and Self-Help committee reports
• Discussion of building maintenance
• Review of programs and activities
• Discussion of transportation

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The committee will meet to discuss the FY 24 budget and review recommendations for elementary school day and start times. The body will also address school choice numbers for the 2023-24 school year.

• Vote to authorize the Superintendent’s seat on the South Shore Collaborative Board
• Distribution of the Superintendent’s Evaluation
• School Choice Numbers for 2023-24 School Year
• School Start Times and Elementary School Day Presentation and Recommendation
• FY 24 Budget Discussion

Public Works Commission

The Department of Public Works Board of Commissioners will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss trash abatements. The board will also consider a step raise for J. Pechilis and receive operational updates from the Superintendent.

• Trash abatements
• Step raise for J. Pechilis
• Superintendents Operational Updates

Whitman Finance Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from the April 4, 2023 meeting and conduct reviews of the FY 24 Budget and Article 2. The agenda includes reports from several subcommittees regarding capital projects and building committees.

• FY 24 Budget/Article 2 review
• Capital Committee report
• Whitman Middle School Bldg. Committee report
• Public Works Dept Bldg. Committee report
• WHRSD Data Breach and Audit discussion

Planning Board

The Whitman Planning Board is meeting to approve minutes from previous sessions, continue reviewing preliminary subdivision plans for 185 Franklin St., and handle routine administrative tasks. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the main substantive item being the ongoing subdivision review.

• Approve minutes from 3/14/23 and 3/28/23 meetings
• Continue review of preliminary subdivision plans for 185 Franklin St.
• Process payroll and open mail

Old Colony Planning Council

The Nominating Committee will meet to conduct business including a roll call and an accessibility statement. The primary agenda item is the nomination of Frank Staffier for Interim President.

• Nomination of Interim President Frank Staffier

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The South Shore Regional Vocational Technical High School's Spring Program Advisory Committee meetings are being held remotely on April 11, 2023, for several programs. The agenda includes introductions, a vote for the department chair for the 2023-24 school year, approval of minutes, and new business such as MSBA visioning for future shop spaces, curriculum updates, co-op placements, SkillsUSA/FFA updates, industry credentials, and budget/capital needs.

• Program Advisory Department Chair Vote for 23/24 School Year
• MSBA Visioning: What should a shop space of the future include?
• 2022-2023 Curriculum and Special Projects Update
• Review Current Co-op Placements & Opportunities (data as of 4/5/23)
• Budget/Long Term Capital Needs & Awarded Grants

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The South Shore Regional School District Committee is holding a remote Spring Program Advisory meeting. Members will vote on a department chair for the 2023-24 school year, approve minutes, and discuss new business including MSBA visioning for future shop spaces, CTI programs, curriculum updates, co-op placements, SkillsUSA updates, and budget/capital needs.

• Vote for Program Advisory Department Chair for 23/24 school year
• Discussion on MSBA Visioning: what should a shop space of the future include?
• CTI updates: Job Fair, hiring, future programs (CA, CP, EL, HLC, HVAC, MET, MFW)
• Review of current co-op placements and opportunities (data as of 4/5/23)
• Budget/Long Term Capital Needs & Awarded Grants

Select Board

The Select Board will vote on placing two questions on the May 20, 2023, Annual Town Election ballot regarding a DPW building debt exclusion and the appointment of the Treasurer-Collector. The board will also consider adding unaccepted roads to the town's accepted road list and updating personnel policies.

• Vote on ballot question for DPW building design and construction bonds
• Vote on ballot question to change Treasurer-Collector from elected to appointed
• Request to add "unaccepted" roads to the Town's accepted road list
• Vote to add Multi-Factor Authentication Policy to Personnel Policies & Procedures
• Appointments to Recreation Commission, Historical Commission, and Capital Committee

The Select Board approved two ballot questions for the May 20, 2023, election regarding DPW building bonds and the Treasurer-Collector position. The Board also approved the addition of multiple roads to the accepted road list and filled several commission vacancies.

• Approved ballot question for DPW building bond exemption (4-0)
• Approved ballot question to change Treasurer-Collector from elected to appointed (4-0)
• Approved adding 24 roads to the Town's accepted road list (4-0)
• Approved request for Dollars for Scholars Decorating Event and vendor fair (4-0)
• Approved Board of Health drive-thru rabies clinic on June 23, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved VFW Post No. 697 Buddy Poppy Drive (4-0)
• Appointed Angela McCue to Recreation Commission, Michael Simmons and Anne Holbrook to Historical Commission, and Francis Lynam to Capital Committee (4-0)
• Authorized Town Administrator to submit and receive ARPA grants (4-0)

Old Colony Planning Council

The Old Colony Planning Council is holding its monthly meeting to accept the resignation of Valerie Massard and nominate an interim president. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no substantive policy items listed.

• Accepting resignation of Valerie Massard
• Nomination of interim president
• Call to order and roll call

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Regional Agreement Committee will meet to review feedback on a Consensus Document. The meeting also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Regional Agreement feedback on Consensus Document
• Approval of February 13, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approval of February 27, 2023 meeting minutes

Whitman Housing Authority

The Whitman Housing Authority will vote on contract awards for three projects and the completion of another. The board will also consider budget revisions and market rent increases for Harvard Court.

• Vote to award low bidder on Project No. 338087 and Project No. 338095
• Vote on substantial completion and final completion for Project No. 338086
• Vote to approve mark up to market rent at Harvard Court
• Vote on budget revision for Harvard Court
• Vote to accept new Labor & Industries Rates effective April 1, 2023

Old Colony Planning Council

The Old Colony Joint Transportation Committee is meeting virtually to discuss transportation planning for the region. They will review Amendment 2 to the current 2023-2027 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and begin developing the next TIP for 2024-2028, including a preferred set of projects. The agenda also includes updates on the Unified Planning Work Program and the Old Colony 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan.

• Review and discussion of FFY 2023-2027 TIP Amendment 2
• Development of FFY 2024-2028 TIP preferred projects
• Discussion of FFY 2024 Unified Planning Work Program projects
• Update on Old Colony 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan
• Reports from BAT, GATRA, and South Coast Rail project

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee's Operations and Capital Committee is holding a public hearing to review current capital projects and the capital matrix. The meeting includes approval of minutes from January and March meetings. No votes on specific projects or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of meeting minutes for January 11, 2023 and March 1, 2023
• Update and review of current capital projects
• Update and review of capital matrix

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The committee will meet to discuss the Regional Agreement Committee and plan the agenda for the April 12 meeting. The body will also consider a request to approve a DECA field trip to the International Career Development Conference.

• Discussion of Regional Agreement Committee
• Request to approve field trip for DECA International Career Development Conference
• Approval of March 1 and March 8, 2023 meeting minutes

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The SST School Council is meeting virtually to approve previous minutes and review the 2023-2024 School Improvement Plan.

• Review of 2023-2024 School Improvement Plan
• Approval of March 20, 2023 minutes

Board of Registrars

The Board of Registrars is meeting to handle routine administrative matters, including reorganization, appointing assistant registrars, and discussing the use of facsimile stamps. No major policy decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Reorganization of the board
• Appointment of assistant registrars
• Discussion on use of facsimile stamps

Select Board

The Whitman Board of Selectmen will hold a regular meeting on April 4, 2023, at 5:00 PM in the Selectmen's Meeting Room at Hanson Town Hall. The main item is a joint meeting with the Hanson Board of Selectmen to discuss the WHRSD FY24 budget. The agenda contains no other substantive items.

• Joint meeting with Hanson Board of Selectmen to discuss WHRSD FY24 budget

The Whitman and Hanson Select Boards held a joint meeting to discuss the WHRSD FY24 budget. Both boards voted to not support or endorse the budget as presented, citing it as unsustainable.

• Whitman Select Board voted not to support or endorse the FY24 WHRSD budget as presented (4-0)
• Hanson Select Board voted not to support or endorse the FY24 WHRSD budget as presented (5-0)

Whitman Finance Committee

The committee will review the FY 24 Budget/Article 2 and receive updates from several subcommittees, including the Capital Committee and Public Works Dept Bldg. Committee. The agenda also includes discussions regarding WHRSD data breach and audit items.

• FY 24 Budget/Article 2 review
• Capital Committee subcommittee report
• Whitman Middle School Bldg. Committee report
• Public Works Dept Bldg. Committee report
• WHRSD data breach and audit discussion

Capital Committee

The Capital Committee will meet to review requests for the capital budget. The agenda also allows for other discussions related to the committee's work.

• Review of capital budget requests

Old Colony Planning Council

The Old Colony Planning Council is reviewing the February 2023 financials and a preliminary FY24 budget. The agenda includes an action item regarding the FFY 2023-2027 TIP Amendment 2 and updates on retirement and remote meeting legislation.

• FFY 2023-2027 TIP Amendment 2
• February 2023 Financials
• Preliminary FY24 Budget
• Retirement Legislation Update
• Remote Meeting Legislative Update

Old Colony Planning Council

The Old Colony Planning Council is meeting to address fiscal and operational matters. The body will consider action items regarding the FY24 budget process and a lease agreement.

• OCPC Management Fee (Action Item)
• Wright Technologies Lease Agreement (Action item)
• Business Improvement District Assessment (Action item)

DPW Building Committee

The committee will review the DPW building design update and receive a public outreach update. The agenda also includes an upcoming DPW Open House scheduled for April 1.

• DPW Building Design update
• DPW Open House April 1

Whitman Finance Committee

The committee will review minutes from the March 21, 2023, meeting and receive updates on the FY 24 Budget. Discussions include reports from various subcommittees and matters regarding WHRSD data breach and audits.

• FY 24 Budget subcommittee reports
• WHRSD Data Breach and Audit discussion
• WHRSD Reserve Fund Transfer Request
• Town Administrator updates

Central Plymouth County Water District Committee

The Central Plymouth County Water District Committee will meet to review water quality study results and project timelines. The body will also conduct its annual reorganization and approve previous meeting minutes.

• TRC Silver Lake Water Quality Study results discussion
• Old Colony Planning Council Water Study update
• Hydro dredge timeline update
• Annual Reorganization of Commission
• Approval of January 24, 2023 minutes

Planning Board

The Planning Board will continue discussions regarding the preliminary subdivision application process. The meeting includes a session for parties interested in submitting a preliminary industrial subdivision for 185 Franklin St.

• Discussion of preliminary industrial subdivision at 185 Franklin St.
• Review of preliminary subdivision application process
• Approval of February 28, 2023 meeting minutes

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The South Shore Vocational Technical High School Spring Program Advisory Committee is meeting to vote on a department chair for the 2023-24 school year, approve minutes from Fall 2022, and discuss new business including MSBA visioning for future shop spaces, CTI program updates, curriculum, co-op placements, SkillsUSA/FFA, and budget/capital needs. The meeting includes dinner and a program before advisors report to their shop locations.

• Vote for Program Advisory Department Chair for 23/24 school year
• Approval of minutes from Fall 2022
• Discussion of MSBA visioning for future shop spaces
• CTI program updates: job fair, hiring, future programs (CA, CP, EL, HLC, HVAC, MET, MFW)
• Review of co-op placements and industry recognized credentials

Old Colony Planning Council

The Old Colony Planning Council ROM Finance-Audit Committee will meet to discuss the preliminary FY24 budget process. The body is scheduled to take action on the OCPC management fee, a lease agreement with Wright Technologies, and a Business Improvement District assessment.

• Preliminary FY24 Budget Process
• OCPC Management Fee (Action item)
• Wright Technologies Lease Agreement (Action item)
• Business Improvement District Assessment (Action item)

Old Colony Planning Council

The Finance-Audit Committee is meeting to review February financials and the preliminary FY24 budget process. The body will also consider a Business Improvement District Assessment.

• February Financials (Action item)
• OPEB Presentation by Rockland Trust
• Preliminary FY24 Budget Process
• FY24 Budget EOEA Reversions
• Business Improvement District Assessment (Action item)

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman Middle School Building Committee is meeting to review budget revisions and the project schedule. The body will discuss the choice between Design Bid Build and Construction Manager at Risk delivery methods.

• Budget Revision Request #1 update
• Town Meeting and Election Date schedule
• MSBA Facilities Assessment Subcommittee update
• Comparison of Design Bid Build vs. Construction Manager at Risk delivery methods
• Account and invoice approvals

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to approve minutes from the February 15, 2023 meeting. The agenda includes discussions regarding the Spring Easter Egg Hunt, summer programs, and summer staffing.

• Approval of minutes from 2.15.23
• Spring Easter Egg Hunt discussion
• Summer Programs discussion
• Summer Staffing discussion

Public Works Commission

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss operational updates and various pricing adjustments. The agenda includes discussions regarding trash contracts and cemetery pricing.

• Little League Abatement
• Increase CRT pricing
• Increase cemetery pricing
• New trash contract
• Superintendents Operational Updates

Whitman Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting jointly with the Board of Selectmen to discuss the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. The agenda includes subcommittee reports on capital, school buildings, and public works, as well as a budget update and draft warrant.

• FY 24 Budget updates
• Subcommittee reports: Capital Committee, Whitman Middle School Bldg. Committee, Regional Agreement Amendment Committee, and Public Works Dept Bldg. Committee
• WHRSD Data Breach, non-mandated bussing, and Audit discussion
• Budget Meeting with WHRSD Superintendent

Whitman Historical Commission

The Whitman Historical Commission will meet to conduct reorganization and review old business. The body will discuss the Mt. Zion Cemetery Project and a demolition delay by-law.

• Mt. Zion Cemetery Project
• Demolition Delay By-law
• Museum Update
• Board membership and vacancies

Select Board

The Whitman Board of Selectmen will hold a joint meeting with the Finance Committee to discuss the FY24 budget. The board will also receive a COVID-19 update from Chief Clancy, discuss the WMS Building Project election and ballot vote, and consider several appointments and requests, including rescinding and making appointments to the OCPC delegate position and acting on a request to declare April as 'DFS Month'.

• Joint meeting with Finance Committee on FY24 budget
• Update on COVID-19 by Chief Clancy
• Discussion of WMS Building Project election and ballot vote
• Act to rescind appointment of Fred Gilmetti as OCPC Delegate
• Act to appoint Noreen O'Toole as OCPC Delegate through 6/30/23

The Board approved several amendments to the Whitman-Hanson Regional Agreement and updated appointments for the Old Colony Planning Council. Members also held a joint budget meeting with the Finance Committee to discuss school funding and potential deficits. Other actions included designating April as Dollars for Scholars Month.

• Approved bill and payroll warrants (5-0)
• Approved March 7, 2023 Open Session minutes (5-0)
• Denied 2/3 vote requirement for School Committee votes (2-3)
• Approved requirement to review Regional Agreement every 3 years (5-0)
• Approved amendments to Regional Agreement sections on school leases, emergency repairs, cost apportionment, and transportation (5-0)
• Rescinded Fred Gilmetti's appointment to Old Colony Planning Council (5-0)
• Appointed Noreen O’Toole to Old Colony Planning Council (5-0)
• Declared April as 'Dollars for Scholars Month' and approved fundraising thermometer on Town Hall lawn (5-0)

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Special Education Parent Advisory Council will meet to provide a social collaboration period and a Q&A session with the Director of Student Services. The meeting also includes a presentation by the District BCBA on behavioral regulation.

• Q&A with the Director of Student Services
• District BCBA Presentation on Behavioral Regulation

Conservation Commission

The Commission will meet to approve minutes from previous meetings and sign warrants or payroll. The agenda includes potential public hearings, site inspections, and votes on projects as required.

• Approval of January 17, February 7, and March 7 meeting minutes
• Signing of warrants and/or payroll
• Public hearings based on separately posted Notices of Intent
• Site inspections and review of new materials

Central Plymouth County Water District Committee

The Central Plymouth County Water District Advisory Committee will meet via Zoom to approve minutes from November 2022 and vote on the reappointment of Art Egerton as a commissioner for a three-year term ending February 2026. The agenda also includes advisory board input and other business.

• Vote on reappointing Art Egerton as CPCWDC commissioner for a three-year term ending February 2026
• Approval of minutes from November 21, 2022
• Advisory board input and other business

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The South Shore Regional School District Committee is meeting to discuss sections 6 through 11 of the 2023-2024 School Improvement Plan. The committee will also review and approve the minutes from the March 6, 2023, meeting.

• Discussion of 2023-2024 School Improvement Plan (Sections 6 thru 11)
• Approval of March 6, 2023, minutes

Capital Committee

The Capital Committee will meet to review capital requests from various departments. The meeting also includes open discussion regarding town capital needs.

• Review of department capital requests
• Discussion of capital needs

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Policy Subcommittee will meet to discuss homework and substance policies. The meeting includes discussions with curriculum directors and specific staff members.

• Homework discussion with Curriculum Directors
• Substance Policy discussion with Dr. Chris Jones and Ryan Morgan

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The committee will meet to discuss budget assessments for Whitman and Hanson. The agenda includes a superintendent's report regarding DESE follow-up and school choice.

• Budget discussion to set assessments to Hanson and Whitman
• Superintendent's report on DESE follow-up and School Choice
• Executive session regarding collective bargaining or litigation strategy
• Executive session regarding individual reputation, character, or discipline

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review monthly reports and the Selectmen's report. The meeting includes discussions regarding building updates, financial updates, and an open position.

• Final approval of bylaws
• Programming and Children's Room update
• Building updates
• Financial updates
• Sign payroll and warrants

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The School Committee will meet to review financial reports and budget transfers. The body will receive updates on the MSBA process, the Regional Agreement Town Meeting Article, and the FY24 budget. A vote is scheduled for the 2023-2024 school calendar.

• Vote on 2023-2024 School Calendar
• Vote on Treasurer's monthly report, warrants, and budget transfers
• Update on FY24 Budget
• Update on Regional Agreement Town Meeting Article
• Update on MSBA Process

Whitman Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the Fiscal Year 2024 budget and receive reports from several subcommittees. Discussion includes updates on the Whitman Middle School Building Committee and the Regional Agreement Amendment Committee.

• FY 24 Budget discussion
• Capital Committee report
• Whitman Middle School Bldg. Committee report
• Regional Agreement Amendment Committee report
• Public Works Dept Bldg. Committee report

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to approve minutes from February 28, 2023. The board will also hold a discussion regarding the preliminary subdivision application process.

• Approval of February 28, 2023 minutes
• Discussion of Preliminary subdivision application process

Whitman Housing Authority

The Whitman Housing Authority will review financial reports and the 2024 Annual Plan. The Board is scheduled to vote on the 2024 Five Year Capital Improvement Plan, the Harvard Court Tenant Selection Plan, and a low bidder for 2023 landscape and mowing services.

• Vote on 2024 Five Year Capital Improvement Plan
• Vote on Harvard Court Tenant Selection Plan
• Vote on low bidder for CY 2023 Landscape/Mowing
• Report on the cost and use of the weekly shopping bus

Whitman Council on Aging

The Whitman Council on Aging will meet to review committee reports and old business. Discussions will include building maintenance, transportation, and programs and activities.

• Approval of February 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• OCES and Self-Help committee reports
• Building maintenance discussion
• Transportation discussion
• Programs and activities discussion

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The School Committee will hold a public hearing on School Choice and vote on the 2023-24 school calendar. The body will also discuss the FY2024 budget and review the Unit D Contract in executive session.

• Vote on 2023-24 School Calendar
• Public hearing on School Choice
• FY2024 Budget discussion
• Approval of job descriptions for Occupational Therapist and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Field trips for Hanson Middle School (Washington D.C.) and Whitman Middle School (New York and Philadelphia)

DPW Building Committee

The DPW Building Committee will meet to review design plans and cost estimates for the DPW building. The committee will also vote to approve meeting minutes from February 15, 2022.

• Review of DPW Building design plans
• Review of DPW Building cost estimates