Whitman public meetings in 2024

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The South Shore Regional Vocational School Committee and Building Committee will hold a joint meeting on December 18, 2024. The School Committee will consider approving minutes, a student report, staff recognition, and several financial items including the treasurer's monthly report, budget transfers, and a donation of a 2002 Land Rover for the automotive program. The superintendent will also provide updates on the Regional Agreement Amendment and the FY26 budget calendar.

• Vote to accept donation of a 2002 Land Rover for the Automotive program
• Vote on treasurer's monthly report and budget transfers
• Update on Regional Agreement Amendment and FY26 budget calendar
• Approval of minutes from November 20, 2024 meetings (both committees)

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman-Hanson Regional Agreement Committee will hold a public hearing to continue discussion on ongoing items, including apportionment of capital costs, leases of buildings, and issues regarding finance. The meeting will also include public comment and approval of minutes from previous meetings.

• Continued discussion on apportionment of capital costs
• Continued discussion on leases of buildings
• Continued discussion on issues regarding finance
• Approval of minutes from November 20, 2023, January 8, 2024, October 23, 2024, and November 20, 2024

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will vote on the FY25 tax rate as approved by the Department of Revenue and review actual commitments and warrants for real/personal property. They will also discuss prior years' discoveries and attend a Finance Committee meeting for FY26 budget review at 7:30 p.m. Executive sessions are planned for personal exemptions, chapterland applications, personnel matters, and litigation.

• FY25 tax rate approval from Department of Revenue
• FY25 actual commitments and warrants for real/personal property
• Overview of prior years discoveries sent to Select Board
• Finance Committee review of FY26 Budget (7:30 p.m. at Town Hall)
• Executive session for personnel discussion (Wendy Jones) and litigation (Parcel 23C-1-16A)

The Board of Assessors approved the FY25 tax rate of $13.12 per $1,000 as set by the Department of Revenue, and reviewed actual commitments and warrants for real estate, personal property, and betterments. The board also approved a request to rescind a FY24 boat excise notice, and in executive session approved one senior deferral application and deemed denied another. The board continued discussion of prior years' discoveries to the next meeting.

• Approved December 9, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved FY25 tax rate of $13.12 per $1,000
• Approved rescinding FY24 Notice of Commitment for Boat Excise $243.00
• Approved one Senior Clause 41A Deferral application (3-0)
• Deemed denied one Senior Clause 41A Deferral application (3-0)
• Authorized processing of previously approved exemption packets for FY25 Q3/Q4 bills
• Approved letter to Select Board in executive session (3-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will act on the Town Clerk's request to appoint election workers for 2025 and set the annual town election hours. Other business includes appointing a Town Accountant subject to negotiations, approving a Red Cross blood drive, filling committee vacancies, and setting the January meeting schedule. The board will also hold executive sessions for nonunion contract negotiations and to review past executive session minutes.

• Act on request to appoint election workers for 2025 and set annual town election hours
• Act on request from Red Cross to hold a blood drive in Town Hall auditorium on 12/31/24
• Appoint Steven Bois to the Capital Committee (School Committee rep.)
• Appoint Town Accountant subject to successful negotiations
• Update on Dog Hearing (old business)

The Select Board approved the appointment of Wendy Cavicchi as Town Accountant, effective January 6, 2025, subject to successful negotiations. They also reviewed the preliminary FY26 budget, which may require an override, and set the annual town election hours. The board determined a dog named Dutch is not a nuisance or dangerous dog, voting 4-1 with one abstention.

• Approved appointment of Wendy Cavicchi as Town Accountant (unanimous)
• Approved election workers list and set Annual Town Election hours 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved American Red Cross blood drive at Town Hall on Dec 31, 2024 (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Michelle LaMattina from Recreation Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Steven Bois to Capital Committee through June 30, 2027 (unanimous)
• Determined dog 'Dutch' is not a nuisance or dangerous dog (4-1, Howe abstained)
• Approved bill and payroll warrants (unanimous)
• Approved Open Session minutes of Oct 22, 2024 with spelling correction (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to approve minutes, sign warrants, and conduct scheduled public hearings. The body will also review site inspections and vote on projects as needed.

• Public hearings for Notices of Intent
• Review of site inspections
• Votes on projects

Old Colony Planning Council

The Planning Council will discuss potential adjustments to the FFY 2025-2029 Transportation Improvement Program. The body will review reports from BAT, GATRA, and MassDOT District 5. Members will also review commuter parking utilization from October 2024.

• Potential endorsement of Amendment 1 to add Brockton Downtown Transportation Technology Project (SMART)
• Potential endorsement of Amendment 1 to add Brockton Downtown Brockton Improvements (RAISE)
• Potential endorsement of Amendment 1 to add Brockton Safety Pilot at three intersections on North Main Street (SS4A)
• Potential endorsement of Amendment 1 to add Plymouth Design and Construction of two culverts and removal of one (Town Brook Stream; Culvert AOP)
• Review of October 2024 Commuter Parking Utilization

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Negotiations Subcommittee of the Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee is meeting in executive session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining with Unit A. The sole agenda item is an executive session under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Sections 18-25, to avoid prejudicing the bargaining position. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy for Unit A

Whitman Historical Commission

The Whitman Historical Commission will review dates for 150th anniversary celebration events, including a full application for the Arch on Temple Street restoration under the Community Preservation Act. They will also discuss research on demolition delays in other towns and next steps for a May town meeting. Routine items include correspondence, previous meeting notes, and the treasurer's report.

• Full application review for CPC-funded Arch on Temple Street restoration and preservation
• Update on research and demo delays in other towns for May town meeting
• Inventory of houses and plaque distribution ceremony for 150th anniversary
• Interviews with seniors, scavenger hunts for kids and adults, history quiz tournament
• Dyer Library presentation as part of anniversary events

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will hold a routine meeting to approve payroll and minutes, receive monthly reports, and discuss new business items including incident reporting, room requests, budget, building updates, meeting scheduling, and a contract. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approve payroll and warrants
• Approve minutes from last meeting
• Monthly reports from director and assistant director
• Discussion of budget and building updates
• Discussion of incident reporting and room requests

Capital Committee

The Capital Committee will meet to review submitted capital requests. The body will also discuss 5-year capital needs requests.

• Review of submitted Capital Requests
• Discussion of 5-year capital needs requests
• Approval of meeting minutes from 11/6 and 4/11

Central Plymouth County Water District Committee

The Central Plymouth County Water District Commission will discuss water flow from Silver Lake into the Jones River and juvenile herring. The body will also review House Bill No. 3582 regarding mandated continuous outflow and the City of Brockton's use of Silver Lake and Monponsett Pond.

• House Bill No. 3582 regarding continuous outflow from Silver Lake into Jones River, Stump Brook, and Herring Brook
• Invoice approval for TRC Inv#681686 in the amount of $913.37
• Update on Silver Lake sample monitoring
• Update on the OCPC Water Study
• Review of laws governing the City of Brockton use of Silver Lake and Monponsett Pond

South Shore Recycling Cooperative

This is a regular meeting of the South Shore Recycling Cooperative. Members will hear a presentation from Black Earth Compost, vote on October minutes, and discuss fee setting and collection issues. The Executive Director will report on SSRC updates, the 2024 HHW summary and 2025 prep, and the HHW Depot update. The meeting also includes a MassDEP grant update from Todd Koep.

• Speaker/sponsor: Conor Miller, Black Earth Compost
• Vote to approve October meeting minutes
• MassDEP grant preparation update (Todd Koep)
• Discussion topic: Fee setting, collection issues, solutions
• Executive Director's Report: 2024 HHW summary and 2025 preparation, HHW Depot update

Public Works Commission

The Whitman Department of Public Works Board of Commissioners meets to approve minutes from November 13, discuss abatements, and hear a step raise for T. Gordon. Also on the agenda is an update on the Harvard at School Street traffic island and superintendent's operational updates. Most items are routine procedural business.

• T. Gordon Step Raise
• Harvard at School St Traffic Island
• Approve meeting minutes for 11/13/2024
• Abatements
• Superintendents Operational Updates

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman Middle School Building Committee will meet virtually on December 10, 2024 to potentially vote on releasing the 100% Construction Documents for the school project. The agenda includes a financial review by the Owner's Project Manager (OPM), a review of the bidding schedule, and a design update. Public comment is invited at the start of the meeting.

• Review and potential vote to approve release of 100% Construction Documents
• Review of bidding schedule for the project
• Financial review and payment of invoices by OPM
• Approval of meeting minutes from November 19
• Next meeting scheduled for January 14, 2025

Planning Board

The Whitman Planning Board will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting and review a ZBA application for Bedford St. The meeting includes old business and adjournment.

• Approve minutes of November 19, 2024
• Review ZBA application for Bedford St.

Board of Assessors

The Whitman Board of Assessors will consider approving minutes from November meetings, discuss the FY26 budget, and review the FY25 overlay and tax levy. A proposed tax levy increase of $169,215.56 is on the agenda, along with executive sessions for personal exemptions, litigation, and personnel matters.

• Proposed FY25 tax levy increase of $169,215.56
• FY26 Assessors Budget discussion
• FY25 Overlay review
• Overview of prior years' discoveries sent to Select Board
• Executive sessions for personal exemptions, Chapterland applications, litigation (Parcel 23C-1-16A), and personnel (Wendy Jones)

The Board of Assessors approved the FY26 budget request as presented and discussed the FY25 tax levy increase of $169,215.56 for additional interest debt service on temporary borrowing for the Whitman Middle School project. They also approved motor vehicle excise abatement packets and several personal exemption applications in executive session. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved FY26 Assessors budget request (3-0)
• Approved November 19 and November 26, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved motor vehicle excise abatement packets 1499 ($3,151.47) and 1500 ($5,050.30)
• Approved personal exemption applications: 3 veteran, 1 senior/CPA, 1 senior/widow (3-0)
• Approved letter to Select Board in executive session (3-0)

Whitman Housing Authority

The Whitman Housing Authority will vote on a low bid for the Harvard Court Security/Intercom/Access Project and consider accepting two Public Housing Notices (PHN 2024-22 and PHN 2024-23). The board will also review November financial reports, vouchers, and bank balances. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes, executive director's report, and an open forum.

• Board vote on low bid for Harvard Court Security/Intercom/Access Project
• Board vote to accept PHN 2024-22 (State Housing Boiler, Machinery and Crime Insurance)
• Board vote to accept PHN 2024-23 (Aging in Place Turnover Guidelines)
• Review of November 2024 vouchers, October 2024 bank balances, and financial statements
• Approval of minutes from November 18, 2024 regular board meeting

DPW Building Committee

The DPW Building Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss construction progress. The committee will also review invoices and address new business.

• Review of construction progress
• Review of invoices

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Negotiations Subcommittee of the Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee will meet in executive session to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining with the Whitman-Hanson Education Association (WHEA) Unit A. No other business is scheduled.

• Executive session for collective bargaining strategy with WHEA Unit A

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a petition from Michael and Amy Silverman. The applicants are seeking a variance from Section 240-6.2.A to construct a shed.

• Variance request for a 5-foot sideline setback and 1-foot setback from the dwelling at 24 Homeland Drive

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Whitman Zoning Board of Appeals will hold two public hearings: new business at 24 Homeland Drive at 6:30 p.m. and old business at 100 Corthell Avenue at 7:00 p.m. The board will also approve minutes from a prior meeting and address other business.

• Public hearing for 24 Homeland Drive (new business)
• Public hearing for 100 Corthell Avenue (old business)
• Approval of prior meeting minutes

South Shore Educational Collaborative

The South Shore Educational Collaborative Board will vote on approval of September 27 meeting minutes and the FY2024 annual report. They will also consider updates on budget projections, financial summaries, enrollments, and a social media policy update. A discussion and vote on Abington membership, a TVI job description, and treasurer appointment are on the agenda. The board will then enter executive session for personnel and negotiation matters.

• Vote on Abington membership discussion
• Approval of FY2024 annual report
• Social media policy update vote
• TVI job description vote
• Treasurer appointment vote

South Shore Educational Collaborative

The South Shore Educational Collaborative Board of Trustees will hold a public meeting on December 6, 2024, immediately following the SSEC Board of Directors meeting. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting and a treasurer's report. This is a routine business meeting with no major proposals or public hearings.

• Approval of minutes from May 17, 2024 meeting
• Treasurer's report (no details provided)
• Other items (unspecified)

Old Colony Planning Council

The Old Colony Joint Transportation Committee will discuss adjustments and amendments to the FFY 2025-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), including a public review period. Members will also review the Transportation Evaluation Criteria and project programming process, and receive updates on regional transit authorities and the South Coast Rail project.

• FFY 2025-2029 TIP Adjustment 2 – MPO review and endorsement
• FFY 2025-2029 TIP Amendment 1 – public review and comment period
• Review of Transportation Evaluation Criteria (TEC) and TIP project programming process
• Update on Regional Trails Inventory
• Reports from Brockton Area Transit (BAT), GATRA, and South Coast Rail (SCR)

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The South Shore Technical High School Council will meet to review progress on school goals, discuss updates to student phone procedures, and review a draft of service expectation practices. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and review.

• Review of school goals progress
• Discussion and updates on student phone procedures at SST
• Review of draft SST Service Expectation Practices

Select Board

The Select Board will consider a by-law amendment regarding accessory apartments and vote on the renewal of various business licenses for 2025. The board will also discuss extending liquor license closing times to 2:00 a.m. for New Year's Eve.

• Proposed amendment to the accessory apartment by-law
• Renewal of 2025 licenses for alcohol, auto dealers, and common victuallers
• Proposed extension of closing time to 2:00 a.m. on January 1, 2025, for Club & Common Victualler liquor licenses
• Appointment of checkers for the December 2, 2024, special Town Meeting
• Recognition of Barbara Bryant's retirement from the WPL

Old Colony Planning Council

The Old Colony Planning Council's OPES Trust Committee will meet via Zoom to review prior minutes and discuss a choice of investment strategy for distributing existing funds. No specific dollar amounts or projects are on the agenda.

• Review of October 16, 2024 minutes
• Discussion and action on investment strategy to distribute existing funds

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will vote on tax classification recommendations for FY25, following a tax classification hearing. They will also review interim updates, prior year discoveries, and conduct executive sessions for personnel matters and litigation involving parcel 23C-1-16A and an Appellate Tax Board case.

• Vote on Tax Classification Recommendations for FY25
• Tax Classification Hearing at 7:05 p.m. in Selectmen Meeting Room
• Executive Session for town litigation on parcel 23C-1-16A
• Executive Session for personnel discussion continued on Wendy Jones
• Appellate Tax Board FY24 case discussion

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing to determine the residential factor for calculating property tax percentages for FY2025. They will also consider a dog complaint hearing, approve the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, and act on requests from the 150th Anniversary Committee. The meeting includes swearing-in of fire/rescue officers and appointment to the Capital Committee.

• Public hearing on residential factor for FY2025 property tax levy
• Public hearing re: dog complaint (111 Captain Allen Way vs. 88 Little Comfort Circle)
• Act on Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
• Act on 150th Anniversary Committee requests (one-day liquor license, Town Hall auditorium, Memorial Field)
• Appoint Rosemary Hill to Capital Committee

Select Board

The Whitman Select Board will conduct a public hearing to determine whether a dog named Dutch, owned by Theresa Colantoni, is a nuisance dog, a dangerous dog, or neither. The hearing is required under Massachusetts law and town bylaws and will take place on November 26, 2024, at 7:15 p.m. in Town Hall.

• Public hearing on dog complaint for 'Dutch' owned by Theresa Colantoni at 88 Little Comfort Circle
• Board will decide if dog is nuisance, dangerous, or neither under MGL c.140 §157
• Hearing scheduled for 7:15 p.m. on November 26, 2024 in Select Board Meeting Room at Town Hall

Old Colony Planning Council

The Old Colony Planning Council's OPEB Trust Committee will meet to review the October 16, 2024 minutes and discuss a choice of investment strategy to distribute to existing funds, presented by Dennis Mullins of PARS. The meeting includes a call to order, roll call, and open discussion. No other substantive items are listed.

• Review of October 16, 2024 minutes (action item)
• Discussion regarding choice of investment strategy to distribute to existing funds (action item, presented by Dennis Mullins of PARS)

Cultural Council

The Whitman Cultural Council is meeting to review grant applications. No other items are on the agenda; the meeting focuses solely on this procedural review.

• Review of grant applications for local cultural projects

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a petition from Berkley Botanicals and property owner Sweezey Properties, LLC to amend an existing special permit. The amendment would add conditions based on an amended Host Community Agreement for the property at 305 Bedford Street.

• Public hearing on amendment to special permit for Berkley Botanicals at 305 Bedford Street based on amended Host Community Agreement

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold hearings for two properties and discuss a proposed zoning bylaw amendment regarding Accessory Dwelling Units. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss strategy for negotiations with nonunion personnel.

• New Business: 221 High Street
• New Business: 305 Bedford Street
• Proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit zoning bylaw amendment

Board of Library Trustees

This is a regular meeting of the Whitman Public Library Board of Trustees. The board will approve minutes, sign payroll and warrants, and receive monthly reports. New business includes a budget preview, a contract review, building updates, and holiday scheduling and closures.

• Budget preview for upcoming period
• Contract review (unspecified)
• Building updates at 100 Webster Street
• Holiday scheduling and building closures
• Friends update and website/event calendar discussion

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The South Shore Regional Vocational School Committee and Building Committee will hold a joint meeting to vote on authorizing $276,449,480 in borrowing for a new district high school and approving a warrant for a district-wide debt approval election on January 25, 2025. The committees will also vote on the MSBA Project Scope and Budget Agreement and consider a first reading of proposed Title IX changes to the student handbook. Additionally, the committees will hear reports from the superintendent and treasurer and vote on meeting minutes and invoices.

• Vote to authorize $276,449,480 borrowing for new high school project (G.L. c. 71, s. 16(n))
• Vote to approve warrant for debt approval election on January 25, 2025
• Vote to approve MSBA Project Scope and Budget Agreement
• First reading of proposed Title IX changes to Student Handbook
• Approval of invoices from DRA and Suffolk for Building Committee

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Regional Agreement Committee is meeting to discuss ongoing administrative and financial matters. The session includes reviews of capital cost apportionment and building leases.

• Apportionment of Capital costs
• Leases of buildings
• Voting on issues regarding finance

Board of Assessors

The Whitman Board of Assessors will hold a regular meeting to approve previous minutes and discuss new business. Key items include a FY25 valuation update from Catalis and additional debt assessment for Whitman Middle School. The board also plans to enter executive session for personal exemptions, Chapterland applications, litigation, and personnel matters.

• Approve minutes from October 22 and November 12, 2024
• Catalis FY25 valuation update
• Whitman Middle School additional debt assessment and interest
• Executive session for personal exemptions and Chapterland applications
• Discussion of major discoveries to Select Board and personnel discussion for Wendy Jones

Old Colony Planning Council

The Old Colony MPO will review and potentially approve adjustments to the FY2025-2029 Transportation Improvement Program, including a cost change for the Bridgewater Vernon Street bridge rehabilitation and a funding source change for the Duxbury Powder Point Avenue bridge replacement. They will also consider releasing Amendment 1 for public comment, which adds four projects: Brockton downtown transportation technology (SMART), Brockton downtown improvements (RAISE), Brockton safety pilot at three intersections (SS4A), and Plymouth culvert design and construction. Updates on corridor studies for Routes 3A, 28, and 104 are also scheduled.

• Review and potential approval of Adjustment 2 for Bridgewater Vernon Street bridge cost change and Duxbury Powder Point Avenue funding source change
• Review and potential release of Amendment 1 adding Brockton SMART project (Downtown Transportation Technology)
• Amendment 1 also adds Brockton RAISE project (Downtown Improvements) and SS4A project (Safety Pilot at three intersections on North Main Street)
• Amendment 1 adds Plymouth design and construction of two culverts and removal of one on Town Brook Stream
• Update on Route 3A Corridor Study (Plymouth), Route 28 Corridor Study (Avon), and Route 104 Corridor Study (Bridgewater)

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee's Negotiations Subcommittee will meet in public hearing but then immediately enter executive session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining with the Whitman-Hanson Education Association (WHEA) Unit A. No other business is scheduled; the meeting is primarily for closed-door labor negotiations.

• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy for WHEA Unit A

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman Middle School Building Committee holds a public hearing to discuss and potentially vote on prequalification of contractors and subcontractors for the school project. They will also receive an update on the 90% Construction Documents submission to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) and review the Owner's Project Manager (OPM) financial and schedule updates.

• Public Comment
• Approval of meeting minutes from 11/5
• OPM Update: financial review, schedule, early package
• Prequalification of contractors and subcontractors (potential vote)
• 90% CD MSBA Submission Update

Whitman Historical Commission

The Whitman Historical Commission will receive an update on the inventory project with the Massachusetts Historical Commission, plan multiple events for the town's 150th Anniversary (including Arch on Temple Street restoration, scavenger hunts, a history quiz, map sales, a plaque distribution ceremony, and a Dyer Library presentation), discuss research and demolition delays related to a May town meeting presentation, and consider proposals under the Veterans' Heritage Grant Program. The agenda also includes a Boston Post Cane ceremony update and new business items.

• Update on MHC inventory project kickoff meeting and next steps
• Arch on Temple Street restoration and CPC pre-app grant submission status
• 150th Anniversary event planning: senior interviews, scavenger hunts, history quiz, map sales, plaque distribution, Dyer Library presentation
• Discussion of research and demo delays for presentation at May town meeting
• Veterans' Heritage Grant Program and potential proposals from WHC

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to approve minutes from November 12, 2024, and review a ZBA application for 24 Homland Drive. Mr. Goldrosen is scheduled to address the board regarding this item.

• Review of ZBA application for 24 Homland Drive

Whitman Housing Authority

The Whitman Housing Authority will meet to vote on awarding a low bid for the Harvard Court Security/Intercom/Access Project. The board will also consider a donation request for a holiday party and vote to accept several Public Housing Notices (PHN 2024-18 through 2024-21). Financial reports for October 2024 will be reviewed.

• Board vote on low bid for Harvard Court Security/Intercom/Access Project
• Board vote on request for donation for December Holiday Party
• Board vote to accept Public Housing Notices: PHN 2024-18, 2024-19, 2024-20, 2024-21
• Approve minutes of October 15, 2024 regular board meeting
• Review of October 2024 financial reports (vouchers, bank balances, financial statements, TARS report)

Board of Health

The Board of Health is meeting to approve minutes from October 21, accept the health inspector's and public health nurse's reports, review permits and licenses, and discuss internal board business. No major policy changes or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Approve meeting minutes for 10/21/2024
• Accept Health Inspector’s Report and Read File
• Accept Public Health Nurse’s Report
• Review/approve permits and licenses as issued
• Discuss internal Board of Health business

Board of Registrars

The Whitman Board of Registrars will meet to process late ballots postmarked by November 5 from outside the US. No other business is listed; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Process late ballots postmarked by November 5 from outside the US

Public Works Commission

The Whitman Public Works Commission is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, discuss a step raise for administrative assistant Melissa Newell, and consider a trash commitment. The board will also hold an executive session to screen job candidates. Operational updates and abatements are also on the agenda.

• Step raise for M. Newell
• Trash commitment discussion
• Executive session for initial candidate screening
• Abatements
• Approve meeting minutes from October 9

Whitman Council on Aging

The Whitman Council on Aging will meet to approve minutes from October 9, 2024. The board will review reports from OCES and Self-Help and discuss old business regarding building maintenance, programs, activities, and transportation.

• Approval of October 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• OCES and Self-Help committee reports
• Discussion of building maintenance
• Review of programs, activities, and transportation

Old Colony Planning Council

The council will meet to receive a presentation on the CliftonLarsonAllen, LLC audit report. The body will also take action on the Nominating Committee Report.

• CliftonLarsonAllen, LLC Audit Report Presentation
• Nominating Committee Report action item

Old Colony Planning Council

The Old Colony Planning Council's ROM Nominating Committee is meeting to address resignations and nominate replacements for the At-Large Delegate and Treasurer positions. They will also vote on the March 2024 minutes. The meeting is procedural, focused on filling vacancies.

• Resignation of At-Large Delegate lolando Spinola
• Nomination of At-Large Delegate
• Resignation of Treasurer Frank Staffier
• Nomination of Treasurer
• Approval of March 2024 minutes

Old Colony Planning Council

This is a largely procedural meeting. The council will vote on accepting the resignation of At-Large Delegate Iolando Spinola and the resignation of Treasurer Frank Staffier, followed by nominations to fill those vacancies. Other business includes approval of February 2024 meeting minutes.

• Resignation of At-Large Delegate Iolando Spinola — action item
• Nomination of At-Large Delegate — action item
• Resignation of Treasurer Frank Staffier — action item
• Nomination of Treasurer — action item

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Operations and Capital Subcommittee of the Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee is meeting to discuss district facility and technology updates, as well as topics related to the Hanson Town Meeting and Whitman Capital Committee. The meeting is a public hearing session held at the high school library.

• District Facility and Tech Update
• Hanson Town Meeting and Whitman Capital Committee update

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee will hold a regular meeting including a tribute to former member Frederick Small, presentations on the WILL survey and a special education program review, and an executive session for non-union collective bargaining. Public comment periods and subcommittee reports are also scheduled.

• Honoring years of service in memory of School Committee Member Frederick Small
• Presentation of the WILL Survey by the Superintendent
• Special Education Program Review discussion
• Executive Session for non-union personnel negotiations
• Approval of meeting minutes from October 9, 2024

Board of Assessors

The Whitman Board of Assessors will convene on November 12, 2024, to approve minutes from prior meetings and receive an update from Catalis on the FY25 property valuation. The agenda also includes three executive sessions covering personal exemptions, Chapterland applications, a senior work-off tax credit, a response letter from the Select Board Chair, continued personnel discussion regarding Wendy Jones, and town litigation involving Parcel 23C-1-16A and Appellate Tax Board cases for FY23 and FY24. Other items include payroll and vendor warrants and motor vehicle excise abatement reports.

• Catalis - FY25 valuation update
• Executive session on personal exemptions, Chapterland applications, and Senior Work off Tax Credit (G.L. c.30A s. 21(a)(7))
• Executive session on Select Board Chair response letter 10/24/24 and continued personnel discussion — Wendy Jones (G.L. c.30A s. 21(a)(3))
• Town Litigation — Parcel 23C-1-16A and Appellate Tax Board FY23 and FY24 cases
• Approval of minutes from 10/8/2024 and 10/22/2024

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public meeting regarding a Common Victualler's License application for Cast Iron Café and Bakery at 535-3 Plymouth Street. The board also plans to appoint a temporary Treasurer-Collector and an Assistant Plumbing Inspector, reassign a vehicle between departments, and declare surplus property. Updates on the town's 150th Anniversary and Camp Alice Carlton will be discussed. The board will enter executive session for collective bargaining and contract negotiations with nonunion personnel and the Whitman Police Union.

• Public hearing on Common Victualler's License for Cast Iron Café and Bakery (Kathleen Berry) at 535-3 Plymouth Street; if approved, rescind existing license for Cast Iron Café (Robert Berry) at same location
• Appoint Sharon LoPiccolo as temporary Treasurer-Collector
• Appoint Ryan Dillon as Assistant Plumbing Inspector
• Reassign 2015 Chevy Tahoe from Fire Dept. to Building Dept.; declare 2009 Chevy Tahoe as surplus for public auction
• Recognize retirement of Officer Stephen Drass

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Negotiations Subcommittee of the Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee is meeting in executive session to discuss strategy related to collective bargaining with the Whitman-Hanson Education Association (WHEA) for Unit A. The meeting is closed to the public. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with WHEA Unit A

Planning Board

The Whitman Planning Board is holding a meeting with a sparse agenda: approving minutes from October 22, and handling old and new business limited to mail and payroll. No substantive items such as rezonings or public hearings are listed. The meeting appears procedural with no major decisions or discussions expected.

• Approve minutes from October 22 meeting
• New business: mail and payroll

Board of Registrars

The Board of Registrars is meeting to process late ballots postmarked by November 5, 2024, within the United States. No other business is on the agenda. This is a procedural step following the election.

• Process late ballots postmarked by November 5 (within US)

Old Colony Planning Council

The Joint Transportation Committee will discuss implementation of the FFY 2025-2029 Transportation Improvement Program, including a proposed adjustment, and begin developing the FFY 2026-2030 TIP by reviewing a timeline and universe of projects. They will also receive reports from regional transit authorities (BAT, GATRA) and an update on the South Coast Rail project. Results from the October 2024 Congestion Management Process data collection will be presented.

• FFY 2025-2029 TIP Adjustment 1 report and MPO review endorsement
• FFY 2026-2030 TIP development timeline and universe of projects
• Congestion Management Process data collection results from October 2024
• Brockton Area Regional Transit Authority (BAT) report
• Greater Attleboro-Taunton Regional Transit Authority (GATRA) report and South Coast Rail project update

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The South Shore Regional Vocational Technical High School General Advisory Committee will meet on November 6, 2024. The agenda includes approval of minutes from prior meetings, a budget update, and discussion of the MSBA School Building Program. No further details on these items are provided in the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from November 8, 2023 and May 7, 2024
• Budget update
• MSBA School Building Program discussion

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The South Shore Regional School District Committee's Fall Program Advisory Committee will meet to discuss MSBA-related shop needs and proposed layouts, curriculum adjustments, co-op placements, and budget/capital requests for FY28 and beyond. They will also review industry recognized credentials and SkillsUSA updates.

• Discussion of MSBA shop needs including space, layout, and equipment
• Review of proposed shop layout
• Discussion of capital requests for FY28 and beyond
• Update on 2024-2025 curriculum adjustments and special projects
• Review of co-op data for Class of 2025 and SY 23/24

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The School Council will meet to review progress on goals and discuss the impact of phones in schools. The meeting includes a presentation on communicating with teenagers and an overview of Student Services.

• Review of goals progress
• Discussion on impact of phones in schools
• Presentation on 'How to Effectively Communicate with Teens'
• SEPAC Review and overview of Student Services with Becky Fiddler, LICSW

Capital Committee

The Capital Committee will meet for new business including reviewing a submitted capital request, discussing lessons learned from the last budget cycle, and reviewing the 5-year capital needs request spreadsheet. The committee will also discuss adapting Robert's Rules of Order and refining their mission statement and purview. No specific capital projects or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Review of submitted capital request
• Round table on lessons learned from last budget cycle
• Review of 5-year capital needs request spreadsheet
• Discussion on adapting Robert's Rules of Order for meetings
• Discussion on mission statement and committee purview

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to discuss Chapterland applications and Senior Work-off Tax Credits. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss personnel and town litigation regarding Parcel 23C-1-16A.

• Chapterland Applications
• Senior Work-off Tax Credit
• Town Litigation regarding Parcel 23C-1-16A
• Appellate Tax Board FY23 and FY24 Cases
• Motor Vehicle Excise Abatement Packet Reports/Listings

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman Middle School Building Committee will hold a virtual public hearing on November 5, 2024, at 4:30 PM. The main business is reviewing results of an early bid package, with potential votes on the prequalified list and 100% construction document approval at future meetings.

• Results of early bid package for the Whitman Middle School project
• Approval of meeting minutes from October 22 SBC
• Discussion of next meeting dates: 11/19 or 12/4 for prequalified list approval, 12/10 for 100% CD document approval

DPW Building Committee

The Whitman DPW Building Committee will meet to approve meeting minutes from October 7, discuss construction progress, review invoices, and address any new business. The agenda contains only routine procedural items without specific project details or dollar amounts.

• Approve meeting minutes from October 7
• Construction progress update
• Invoices review
• New business

Board of Library Trustees

The Whitman Public Library Board of Trustees will discuss a fundraising policy and review process, along with routine matters including payroll approval, minutes, and monthly reports. No major financial decisions or contract votes are on the agenda.

• Review of fundraising policy and process
• Approve minutes from last trustees meeting
• Assistant Director's report with IT and building updates
• Sign payroll and warrants
• Discussion of website and meeting scheduling

By-law Study Committee

The By-law Study Committee is meeting to review previous minutes and address old business. The committee will discuss the reorganization of the body and a By-law amendment regarding the Annual Town Meeting.

• Reorganization of the committee
• Annual Town Meeting By-Law Amendment

Old Colony Planning Council

The Old Colony Planning Council will meet to elect a signatory member from a community with a population under 15,000 for the Metropolitan Planning Organization. The body will also vote to adopt the Plymouth County OPEB Trust and review September 2024 financials.

• Election of one community under 15,000 population as a Signatory Member on the Old Colony Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
• Vote to adopt Plymouth County OPEB Trust
• Review of September 2024 Financials
• Staff reports on Age-Friendly Communities, Septic Program, and STEM Week
• Retirement legislation update

South Shore Recycling Cooperative

The South Shore Recycling Cooperative will vote on admitting the Town of Marshfield as a new member and on extending or rebidding the Grind-Screen contract. The agenda also includes reports on MassDEP MAC, HHW Depot updates, Clean Harbors contract, and an all-battery EPR bill. A grant for a CleanRide electric packer truck in Brockton will be discussed.

• Approve membership of Town of Marshfield (vote)
• Grind-Screen contract extension proposals: extend or rebid? (vote)
• Executive Director's Report: HHW Depot update, Clean Harbors contract, all-battery EPR bill
• CleanRide- Brockton shared electric packer truck grant
• MassDEP MAC report with Todd Koep

Old Colony Planning Council

The Finance-Audit Committee will meet to approve the September 2024 meeting minutes and financial reports. The committee is also scheduled to vote on the adoption of the Plymouth County OPEB Trust Committee Report.

• Approval of September 2024 Financials
• Vote to adopt the Plymouth County OPEB Trust Committee Report

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting to hold an executive session. The body will discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining for Unit A.

• Executive session regarding collective bargaining for Unit A

Board of Library Trustees

The Whitman Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve payroll and warrants, review minutes, and receive monthly reports. New business includes discussion of a fundraising policy and review process, website updates, IT updates, and meeting scheduling.

• Discussion of fundraising policy and review process
• Website updates
• IT updates
• Approval of payroll and warrants
• Monthly reports from director and assistant director

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Regional Agreement Committee is meeting to appoint a chair and review previous accomplishments. The body will discuss lease language and a non-mandated transportation formula.

• Appointment of Chair
• Discussion of lease language
• Non-mandated transportation formula

Central Plymouth County Water District Committee

The Central Plymouth County Water District Committee will review a state bill (House No. 3582) proposing continuous outflow from Silver Lake into nearby waterways. The meeting will also cover finance reports, Silver Lake sample monitoring, and a follow-up on an equity-based water study. Commissioners will provide updates on Brockton’s use of Silver Lake and Monponsett Pond.

• State bill (House No. 3582) to mandate Silver Lake outflow into Jones River, Stump Brook, and Herring Brook
• Finance report with invoices totaling $12,795.69 (Kimberly Groff Consulting and TRC)
• Silver Lake sample monitoring update from Matt Ladewig and Kimberly Groff
• Follow-up discussion on OCPC Water Study using 'Equity' as a criterion
• Update on Brockton’s use of Silver Lake and Monponsett Pond from Commissioner Egerton

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to approve minutes from October 8 and discuss old business including the Whitman Middle School additional debt assessment and interest. Under new business, they will receive a Catalis FY25 valuation update and hold executive sessions to consider personal exemptions, Chapterland applications, the Senior Work Off Tax Credit, a notice letter from the Select Board, personnel matters, town litigation, and Appellate Tax Board cases for FY23 and FY24.

• Whitman Middle School additional debt assessment and interest
• Catalis FY25 valuation update
• Personal exemptions and Chapterland applications
• Senior Work Off Tax Credit
• Town litigation on Parcel 23C-1-16A and Appellate Tax Board cases

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman Middle School Building Committee will hold a public hearing meeting on October 22, 2024, to discuss and potentially vote on approving the 90% construction documents for the school project. The agenda also includes updates on the budget, master schedule, prequalification, and early bids.

• Potential vote to approve 90% construction documents cost estimate and next steps
• Business Department report on budget status
• OPM update on financials, master schedule, and prequalification/early bid status
• Designer update including schedule overview and proprietary items
• Review and potential approval of warrants

Planning Board

The Whitman Planning Board will meet to approve the minutes from the October 8 meeting and discuss new business, including a ZBA application for 305 Bedford Street. The agenda also includes administrative items such as mail and payroll. No other substantive items are listed.

• Approve minutes of October 8 meeting
• ZBA Application for 305 Bedford Street
• Mail and payroll matters

Select Board

The Whitman Select Board will hold a public hearing on transferring the wine and malt liquor license at DJ's Country Store to Siddh, Inc., and will act on related licenses. The board also plans to set the FY25 trash rate, consider amendments to the December 2 special Town Meeting warrant, and recognize Detective Eric Campbell's retirement followed by his reappointment as an auxiliary officer. Two executive sessions are scheduled for collective bargaining strategy and a personnel matter.

• Public hearing for transfer of Wine & Malt Package Goods Store Liquor License to Siddh, Inc., dba DJ's Country Store, at 535-2 Plymouth Street
• Set FY25 trash rate
• Act on amendments to 12/2/24 special Town Meeting warrant
• Recognize retirement of Detective Eric Campbell and appoint him as Auxiliary/Special Police Officer
• Request of Homestead Harvest for a One-Day Liquor License on November 16, 2024

Board of Health

The Whitman Board of Health will meet to approve minutes from September 9, 2024, accept reports from the health inspector and public health nurse, and review/approve permits and licenses as issued. The agenda also includes discussion of internal board business. This is a procedural meeting with no major policy changes or public hearings.

• Approve meeting minutes for September 9, 2024
• Accept Health Inspector's Report
• Accept Public Health Nurse's Report
• Review/Approve permits and licenses as issued
• Discuss internal Board of Health business

Old Colony Planning Council

The Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) Steering Committee is meeting to discuss the roles of the committee and review the current drafting process. The body will examine the environmental inventory and analysis in preparation for a public meeting on October 23, 2024.

• Review of Open and Recreational Spaces for OSRP
• Environmental Inventory and Analysis Review
• Discussion of OSRP process and drafting
• Planning for public meeting on October 23, 2024

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on old business regarding 100 Corthell Avenue, approve prior meeting minutes, and handle other business. The board will also enter executive session to discuss strategy for negotiations with nonunion personnel.

• Old business: 100 Corthell Avenue property
• Approve minutes from prior meetings
• Executive session for nonunion personnel negotiations

Recreation Commission

The Whitman Recreation Commission will meet to discuss community preservation and open space information, pool costs, and planning for fiscal year 2025. The agenda also includes an open discussion period. No formal votes or decisions are indicated.

• Discuss pool cost
• Planning for fiscal year 2025
• Community preservation information
• Open space information
• Open discussion

Cultural Council

The Whitman Cultural Council will meet virtually to conduct an executive session. The session is designated to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition, or mental health of an individual, or matters regarding discipline, dismissal, or complaints against a public officer or employee.

• Executive session regarding personnel matters

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The School Committee will vote on several items including a second reading of the admissions policy revision, a proposal to move the 2025 graduation date from June 7 to June 6, and the declaration of surplus equipment (a 2008 John Deere mower and medical lifts). Also up for a vote are out-of-state field trips for cosmetology students and budget transfers. Reports from the treasurer and superintendent on the Regional Agreement Amendment and MSBA update will be presented.

• Admissions policy revision – second reading (vote)
• Graduation date change from June 7 to June 6, 2025 (vote)
• Surplus of 2008 John Deere 997 Z-turn Mower and Allied Health equipment (vote)
• Out-of-state field trips: All-Nutrient Education Center, Manchester, NH and International Beauty Show, New York, NY (vote)
• Budget transfers (vote, no dollar amounts listed)

Old Colony Planning Council

The council will meet via Zoom to review minutes from August 28, 2024. The body will also continue reviewing options for OPEB Trust fiduciaries.

• Review of August 28, 2024 minutes
• Review of options for OPEB Trust fiduciaries

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to approve minutes and sign warrants. The body will conduct public hearings for Notices of Intent that were posted separately and review site inspections.

• Public hearings for Notices of Intent

Whitman Housing Authority

The Whitman Housing Authority will hold a regular meeting to consider several action items. They will vote on the FY2026 budget presented by accountant Steve Cote, a Community Preservation Application, and an official performance management review. The board will also vote to accept certificates of substantial and final completion for Project No. 338082 and to accept three public housing notices from the state.

• Board vote on FY2026 budget as presented by Accountant Steve Cote
• Board vote on Community Preservation Application
• Board vote to approve Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Final Completion for Project No. 338082
• Board vote to accept Public Housing Notices PHN 2024-15, PHN 2024-16, and PHN 2024-17
• Financial reports for August and September 2024 vouchers, July and August 2024 bank balances

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Negotiations Subcommittee of the Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee is meeting in executive session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining with the Whitman-Hanson Education Association (WHEA) and to establish ground rules. No public votes or hearings are scheduled; the session is closed to the public.

• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with WHEA

Whitman Historical Commission

The Whitman Historical Commission is meeting to discuss the scope of an inventory project and plan events for the town's 150th anniversary. The body will finalize a pre-application for a CPC grant for the restoration of the Arch on Temple Street. Members will also review the Veterans’ Heritage Grant Program.

• Finalize pre-application for CPC grant for Arch restoration on Temple Street
• Discussion of Veterans’ Heritage Grant Program proposals
• Planning for Whitman’s 150th Anniversary Celebrations
• Update on Town Markers Location Project
• Discussion regarding the old DPW building article

Old Colony Planning Council

The Old Colony MPO will discuss and possibly adopt federally required performance measures for NHS bridge and pavement conditions (PM2) and system performance including congestion and emissions (PM3). The board will also review and potentially release for public comment an amendment to the Transportation Improvement Program involving a Vulnerable Road User safety project near bus stops. Additionally, the meeting covers transit authority reports, transit asset management targets, and an update on the Safe Streets for All Action Plan.

• Possible adoption of PM2 performance measures on NHS bridge and pavement conditions
• Possible adoption of PM3 performance measures on congestion, reliability, and emissions
• BAT Transit Asset Management Transit State of Good Repair targets for possible adoption
• Review and potential public release of TIP Amendment 1: MassDOT District 5 Vulnerable Road User Systemic Safety Project Near Bus Stops
• Old Colony Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Action Plan update and status report

Plymouth County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition

The Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition will hold a full coalition meeting to discuss budget updates, DPH updates, HMCC updates (including BP1 and upcoming training), and planner updates (including NACCHO). The agenda is procedural with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Budget updates
• DPH general updates
• HMCC BP1 updates and upcoming training
• Planner training updates and NACCHO

Plymouth County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition

The Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition Executive Committee will hold a remote meeting to approve minutes, review budget updates, and receive reports from the Department of Public Health, HMCC, and planners. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda consists of standard administrative and informational items.

• Budget updates
• DPH general updates
• HMCC BP1 updates and upcoming training
• Planner training updates and NACCHO report

Public Works Commission

The Whitman Department of Public Works Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on October 9, 2024. The agenda includes a public forum, approval of minutes from September 11, 2024, and an executive session to screen job candidates. The board will also receive updates on water/sewer commitments and general operations. No significant votes or financial items are listed.

• Public forum for resident comments
• Approval of meeting minutes from 9/11/2024
• Executive session to screen employment candidates (M.G.L. c. 39, §23B number 8)
• Water/sewer commitment update
• Superintendent's operational updates

Whitman Council on Aging

The Whitman Council on Aging will meet to approve minutes from September 11, 2024, and hear committee reports from OCES and Self-Help. Old business includes discussions on building maintenance, programs and activities, and transportation. The agenda contains no new business or other items, making this a routine procedural meeting.

• Approve minutes of September 11, 2024
• Committee reports: OCES, Self-Help
• Old business: Building Maintenance
• Old business: Programs and Activities
• Old business: Transportation

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee will meet to vote on the superintendent's goals and discuss a report on Hanson Police Department use of body cameras. The agenda also includes approval of invoices, a field trip to Greece, and a donation from the Hanson Badminton Club. Public comment periods are scheduled, and the committee will enter executive session for collective bargaining strategy.

• Approval of Superintendent's Goals
• Discussion of Hanson Police Department Use of Body Cameras
• Approval of Invoices
• Field Trip Approval: Whitman-Hanson Global Travel Trip to Greece
• Donation to Hanson Middle School from The Hanson Badminton Club

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will consider approving the minutes from September 17, 2024, and discuss old business regarding the Whitman Middle School additional debt assessment and interest. New business includes an update on FY25 building permit inspections from Catalis and approval of the 2024 Motor Vehicle Excise Commitment #5 totaling $77,428.92. The board will also enter executive sessions to discuss personal exemptions, litigation involving Parcel 23C-1-16A and Appellate Tax Board cases, and personnel matters concerning Wendy Jones. Other routine items such as payroll, excise abatements, and invoices will be handled.

• Approve minutes of September 17, 2024
• Whitman Middle School additional debt assessment and interest (old business)
• Catalis FY25 building permit inspection update (new business)
• 2024 Motor Vehicle Excise Commitment #5 – $77,428.92
• Executive sessions for personal exemptions, litigation (Parcel 23C-1-16A, Appellate Tax Board cases), and personnel discussion (Wendy Jones)

Select Board

The Whitman Select Board will vote on signing the warrant for the November 5, 2024 election, approve a special town meeting warrant, and consider an amendment to the Berkley Botanicals Host Community Agreement. The board will also recognize the retirement of the Deputy Fire Chief, accept a donation for the Animal Shelter, and act on hiring an additional police officer due to an upcoming retirement. The meeting includes executive sessions for collective bargaining and personnel matters.

• Vote to sign the warrant for the November 5, 2024 Presidential/State Election
• Approve the special town meeting warrant
• Amendment to Berkley Botanicals Host Community Agreement (HCA)
• Chief Hanlon's request to hire an additional police officer due to an upcoming retirement
• Accept donation for the Animal Shelter and appoint Tom Pistorino to the Whitman Cultural Council

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman Middle School Building Committee is meeting virtually to discuss and potentially vote on an early bid package for the school project. The agenda also includes public comment and setting the next meeting date.

• Review and possible approval of early bid package for Whitman Middle School project

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to approve minutes from four previous meetings. The board will also discuss a Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) application regarding Mail & Payroll at 221 High St.

• ZBA Application for 221 High St. (Mail & Payroll)
• Approval of minutes from 5/14, 5/28, 7/9, and 8/13

DPW Building Committee

The DPW Building Committee will observe a topping-off ceremony for the new DPW building at 100 Essex Street, then meet to discuss construction progress, approve meeting minutes, review invoices, and handle new business related to the building project.

• Topping-off ceremony for new DPW building at 100 Essex Street
• Approve meeting minutes from September 9, 2024
• Discussion of construction progress
• Review of invoices
• New business items

Old Colony Planning Council

The Old Colony Joint Transportation Committee will review proposed corridor studies for Route 28 in Avon, Route 104 in Bridgewater, and Route 3A South in Plymouth. The committee will also receive updates from regional transit authorities and the Transportation Improvement Program implementation. This meeting is part of the region's transportation planning process.

• FFY 2025 Avon Route 28 Corridor Study overview and scope
• FFY 2025 Bridgewater Route 104 Corridor Study overview and scope
• FFY 2025 Plymouth Route 3A South Corridor Study overview and scope
• Reports from Brockton Area Transit Authority and Greater Attleboro-Taunton Regional Transit Authority
• FFY 2024-2028 Transportation Improvement Program implementation update

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The SST School Council will meet to discuss various subcommittees and school policies. The agenda lists several topics for review, including cell phone practices and scheduling.

• Cell Phone Practices
• 5 Block Schedule
• SEPAC subcommittee
• Academic Advisory subcommittee
• Equity Group subcommittee

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a joint meeting with the Whitman members of the WHRSD School Committee to interview 12 candidates for two vacancies on the School Committee. The meeting includes the Pledge of Allegiance, a Moment of Silence, and an announcement that the meeting is recorded. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Joint meeting with WHRSD School Committee to interview candidates for two vacancies
• Candidates include Stephanie Blackman, Heather Clough, P. Christopher DiOrio, Nicholas Femia, Anna Hourihan, Chris Marks, Kevin Mayer, Annemarie Odle, Charles Slavin III, Ginger Sullivan, Ryan Tressel, and Danielle Winn

Conservation Commission

The Commission will approve minutes, sign warrants and payroll, and hold public hearings on separately posted Notices of Intent. Reports on site inspections and decisions on projects will occur as needed. No specific items are detailed in the agenda.

• Approve minutes from previous meeting
• Sign warrants and/or payroll
• Public hearings on Notice(s) of Intent (separately posted)
• Report on site inspections and review of new materials
• Decisions and votes on projects as needed

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee and Whitman Board of Selectmen are holding a joint meeting. The primary purpose of the session is to conduct interviews for Whitman candidates for the School Committee.

• Interviews for Whitman candidates for School Committee

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council will review the summer concert schedule and begin planning for Whitman Day 2024. The body will also discuss recruiting efforts.

• Review of summer concert schedule
• Discussion of Whitman Day 2024
• Recruiting

South Shore Educational Collaborative

The South Shore Educational Collaborative Board meets to discuss and vote on several items including approval of financial reports, policy updates on hazing and acceptable use, and a membership discussion regarding Abington. They will also consider position descriptions and enter executive session for personnel matters and negotiations.

• SSEC Membership Discussion: Vote on Abington
• Approval of policies: Hazing and Acceptable Use
• Auditor review and End-of-Year Financial report
• Position descriptions for SLPA and School Psychologist
• Executive session for personnel and negotiations

Board of Library Trustees

This is a routine monthly meeting of the Whitman Public Library Board of Trustees. The board will sign payroll and warrants, approve previous minutes, and receive monthly reports from the director and assistant director. New business includes a policy committee wrap-up, website updates, building and IT updates, and scheduling of future meetings.

• Sign payroll and warrants
• Approve minutes from last meeting
• Policy committee wrap-up
• Building and IT updates

Plymouth County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition

The Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition Executive Committee is meeting to conduct a budget review. The committee may vote on how to use unearmarked funds.

• Discussion and possible vote on the use of unearmarked funds

Old Colony Planning Council

The Old Colony Planning Council holds a regular meeting with a consent agenda including minutes, financials, and proclamations. Staff reports cover corridor studies on Routes 3A, 53, and 139, a housing update, and legislative updates including retirement legislation. The meeting also includes reports from the DEI committee and OPEB trust.

• Consent agenda includes June 2024 meeting minutes, environmental notices, June and July 2024 financials, and proclamations for Suicide Prevention Month and International Walk, Bike, Roll to School Day
• Corridor studies for Route 3A & 53 and Route 139 presented by staff
• AAA Needs Assessment & CASOA update
• Housing update by Jason Desrosier
• Legislative update including retirement legislation

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman Middle School Building Committee is holding a public hearing meeting to receive updates from the Owner's Project Manager (OPM) on financial status, prequalification, and early bid package, as well as warrant/invoices and MSBA reimbursement updates. Potential votes may be taken on these items. Public comment will be heard.

• OPM update: financial, prequalification, early bid package
• Warrant/invoices and MSBA reimbursement updates
• Public comment period
• Meeting minutes approval
• Next meeting date scheduled for 10/22/2024

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to approve minutes from meetings on May 14, May 28, July 9, and August 13. New business includes discussion of mail and payroll. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions listed.

• Approve minutes from 5/14, 5/28, 7/9, 8/13
• Discussion of mail and payroll

Old Colony Planning Council

The Old Colony Planning Council Finance-Audit Committee will meet to review and approve financial reports for June through August 2024, along with June meeting minutes. A report on the OPEB Trust will also be presented. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions.

• Consent agenda: approval of June 2024 meeting minutes and June/July 2024 financials
• Action item: approval of August 2024 financials
• OPEB Trust Committee report presented by Charles Kilmer

Central Plymouth County Water District Committee

The Central Plymouth County Water District Committee will hear an update from State Representative Kathy LaNatra on House Bill 3582, which would amend district regulations to require continuous outflow from Silver Lake into the Jones River, Stump Brook, and Herring Brook. The committee will also receive a water monitoring update, discuss the OCPC Water Study using equity as a criterion, review laws governing Brockton's use of Silver Lake and Monponsett Pond, and vote on the Monponsett Pond diversion allowance with DEP approvals.

• Update on House Bill 3582 to mandate continuous outflow from Silver Lake
• Vote on Monponsett Pond diversion allowance under Chapter 371 of the Acts of 1964
• Update on Silver Lake sample monitoring by Matt Ladewig and Kimberly Groff
• Discussion of OCPC Water Study using 'Equity' as a criterion
• Legal update on Brockton's use of Silver Lake and Monponsett Pond

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider the Town of Whitman's petition for Site Plan Approval under Section 240-7.2 for the proposed new Whitman Middle School at 100 Corthell Avenue. The meeting is set for September 23, 2024 at 7:30 PM.

• Petition for Site Plan Approval for new Whitman Middle School at 100 Corthell Avenue

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a special permit request from Anthony & Kelly Sperrazza. The applicant seeks to construct an accessory unit for a family member at 60 Corthell Avenue under Section 240-6.6 of the town code.

• Public hearing on special permit for accessory unit at 60 Corthell Avenue

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two new business items at 60 and 100 Corthell Avenue, respectively. The board will also vote to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss other business. An executive session is scheduled for strategy on nonunion personnel negotiations.

• New business: 60 Corthell Avenue (7:00 p.m., Lower Town Hall)
• New business: 100 Corthell Avenue (7:30 p.m., Upper Town Hall)
• Approval of minutes from prior meetings
• Other business (unspecified)
• Executive session for nonunion personnel negotiations

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The South Shore Regional Vocational School District's Joint School Committee and School Building Committee will meet on September 18, 2024. The School Building Committee will vote on minutes, invoices, and receive a schematic design submission update. The School Committee will discuss the FY26 budget timeline, admissions policy revision, regional agreement amendment, and vote on donations including a $10,000 3D printer and $2,600 in training equipment.

• Vote on School Building Committee minutes from August 13, 19, and 26, 2024
• Schematic design submission update for the building project
• Proposed FY26 budget timeline presented by Superintendent-Director
• First reading of Admissions Policy Revision
• Donation of a Stratasys F370 3D printer valued at $10,000 from UPPAbaby

South Shore Recycling Cooperative

The South Shore Recycling Cooperative will vote on approving the Executive director salary adjustment for FY25 and awarding a household hazardous waste (HHW) contract. Members will also discuss battery management hazards and solutions, and receive updates on the HHW Depot and MassDEP MAC report. The agenda includes a speaker on mattress recycling.

• Vote to approve Executive director salary adjustment for FY25
• Vote to award household hazardous waste (HHW) contract
• Discussion on battery management hazards and solutions
• Speaker presentation from Tough Stuff Mattress Recycling
• MassDEP MAC report presentation

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will consider approving prior meeting minutes, discuss old business regarding Whitman Middle School additional debt assessment and interest, and hear new business including a Catalis FY25 building permit inspection update and an update on Chapter 178 of the Acts of 2024 (HERO Act). The board will then hold two executive sessions: one for personal exemptions under state law and another for continued personnel discussion (Wendy Jones) and town litigation involving Parcel 23C-1-16A and Appellate Tax Board cases. Other routine items such as payroll, excise abatements, and invoices will also be addressed.

• Approve minutes from 8/6/24 and 8/27/24
• Whitman Middle School additional debt assessment and interest
• Catalis FY25 building permit inspection update
• Chapter 178 of the Acts of 2024 (HERO Act) update
• Executive sessions: personal exemptions, personnel discussion (Wendy Jones), and town litigation (Parcel 23C-1-16A, Appellate Tax Board cases)

The Board of Assessors approved multiple personal exemption applications, including veteran, senior, widow, and blind clauses, and authorized the Principal Assessor to sign and submit the FY2025 valuation letter to the DOR. The board also discussed ongoing building permit inspections and new veteran exemptions under the HERO Act, but tabled the Whitman Middle School debt assessment until more information is available.

• Approved August 6 and August 27, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved 7 personal exemption applications (3-0)
• Approved policy on full CPA exemption with 41D (3-0)
• Approved DOR authorization letter for FY2025 valuations (3-0)
• Continued Whitman Middle School debt assessment discussion (3-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold public hearings on the transfer of Common Victualler All Alcohol Liquor Licenses for two properties: 546 Washington Street (Lone Wolf Partners) and 552 Washington Street (Indian River Associates). Following the hearings, the board will act on related amusement/live entertainment, common victualler, and public entertainment license applications for both locations. Other items include a one-day liquor license for Holmestead Harvest on October 26, a request from Whitman Youth Football to construct storage at Memorial Field, and an executive session for contract negotiations with the Deputy Fire Chief.

• Public hearing on transfer of liquor license to Lone Wolf Partners at 546 Washington Street (The Alibi Tavern)
• Public hearing on transfer of liquor license to Indian River Associates at 552 Washington Street (The Patio at Martini's)
• Action on amusement/live entertainment and common victualler licenses for both 546 and 552 Washington Street
• Request from Whitman Youth Football to construct additional storage and install a shadowbox at Memorial Field
• Executive session for collective bargaining with Deputy Fire Chief

Community Preservation Committee

The committee will meet to discuss the 2025 application and pre-application process. The meeting also includes a review of previous minutes and a discussion on committee reorganization.

• Discussion of 2025 Application and Pre-application
• Committee Reorganization
• Approval of April 2, 2024 and June 4, 2024 meeting minutes

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a Notice of Intent for a 10-unit condominium project at 870 Temple Street, filed by C.W. Garvey Company, Inc. for Hamelin Orchards, LLC. The hearing will determine whether the proposed work is subject to the Wetlands Protection Act.

• Public hearing on Notice of Intent 340-0485 for a 10-unit condominium at 870 Temple Street

Conservation Commission

The Whitman Conservation Commission is meeting to approve minutes, sign warrants and payroll, and hold any scheduled public hearings on Notices of Intent (separately posted). The agenda also includes reports on site inspections and decisions or votes on projects as needed. No substantive or specific action items are listed beyond routine procedural matters.

• Approve prior meeting minutes
• Sign warrants and/or payroll
• Public hearings on Notices of Intent (details separately posted)

Whitman Historical Commission

The Whitman Historical Commission is meeting to review old business, including updates on a grant, town marker locations, and senior interviews. They will finalize sponsored events for Whitman's 150th anniversary and discuss restoration of the Arch on Temple Street. New business includes walk-on topics, and future agenda items include office equipment and artifacts for display.

• Finalize WHC sponsored events for Whitman's 150th anniversary, including restoration of Arch on Temple Street
• Update on grant next steps and procurement team
• Town Markers Location Project update
• Update on interviews with seniors: 6 letters sent, 3 responses, high school involvement
• Future topics: office equipment, design of Commission Room, artifacts for Middle School display

Plymouth County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition

The coalition will meet remotely to discuss budget and updates from the Department of Public Health (DPH) and Health Care Coalition (HMCC). The agenda includes updates on the HHAN Alert Drill and National Preparedness Month.

• Budget updates
• DPH general updates
• HMCC BPI updates and upcoming training
• HHAN Alert Drill and training updates
• National Preparedness Month

Plymouth County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition

The Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition Executive Committee is holding a remote meeting to discuss budget updates, state health department updates, and training activities. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes and old/new business. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Budget updates
• DPH (Department of Public Health) general updates
• HMCC updates including BP1 updates and upcoming training
• Planner updates on HHAN Alert Drill and National Preparedness Month

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to recap summer events and plan for fall activities. The body will also discuss the budget.

• Summer events recap
• Fall events planning
• Budget discussion

Public Works Commission

The Whitman Public Works Commission will hold a public forum, approve minutes from August 21, then enter executive session to discuss discipline or dismissal of a Truck Driver Laborer in the Park & Tree Division. They will also consider declaring a 2006 F-250 pickup truck as surplus, discuss the community garden, and receive superintendent operational updates.

• Executive session to consider discipline or dismissal of a Truck Driver Laborer in the Park & Tree Division
• Declaring a 2006 F-250 pickup truck as surplus
• Community garden discussion
• Public forum and approval of meeting minutes

Whitman Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet to approve minutes from June 12, 2024. The body will review committee reports and discuss ongoing business regarding building maintenance, transportation, and programs.

• Approval of June 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• OCES and Self-Help committee reports
• Building maintenance discussion
• Transportation and programs and activities review

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Operations and Capital Subcommittee is meeting to discuss school opening updates and warrant articles for the May 2026 Town Meeting for Whitman and Hanson. The committee will also determine tentative meeting dates for the remainder of the term.

• Warrant Articles for the 2026 May Town Meeting for Whitman and Hanson
• Update on School Opening
• Tentative meeting dates for November 13, 2024, January 15, 2025, March 12, 2025, and May 7, 2025

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee will discuss capital items due to the Town of Whitman by October 1. The meeting includes updates on class sizes, kindergarten enrollment, and the process for appointing two School Committee members.

• Vote on capital items due to the Town of Whitman by Oct. 1st
• Student Advisory Committee election schedule
• Appointment process for 2 School Committee member seats
• Field trip approvals for Girls’ Volleyball, Boys’ Basketball, and Girls’ Basketball
• Election of School Committee Officer and Subcommittee Positions

Select Board

The Select Board will consider reappointing Charles E. Castro as Constable, act on contracts for the Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief, and vote on an amended Procurement Card Policy. They will also announce the date and interview process for School Committee vacancies. Routine matters include approval of warrants and a public forum.

• Reappointment of Charles E. Castro as Constable
• Deputy Fire Chief contract discussion/action
• Fire Chief contract discussion/action
• Vote on amended Procurement Card Policy
• Announce date and interview process for School Committee Whitman vacancies

The Whitman Select Board approved the reappointment of Charles E. Castro as Constable for a three-year term, approved Addendum A to Deputy Fire Chief Thomas Ford's contract, and approved a new three-year contract for Fire Chief Timothy Clancy Jr. The board also accepted an amended Procurement Card Policy and announced the interview process for two School Committee vacancies.

• Approved reappointment of Charles E. Castro as Constable (no arrest powers) for three-year term through Sept 16, 2027
• Approved Addendum A to Deputy Fire Chief Thomas Ford's employment contract
• Approved Fire Chief Timothy Clancy Jr.'s contract for July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027
• Accepted amended Procurement Card Policy
• Approved bill and payroll warrant
• Accepted correspondence in the Read File

Planning Board

The Whitman Planning Board will meet to approve minutes from three prior meetings and discuss new business. The main item is a review of a bond for the Marie Anne estates subdivision, along with a Form A application. Administrative items include mail and payroll.

• Approve minutes from May 14, May 28, and July 9 meetings
• Form A application (subdivision plan review)
• Review of bond for Marie Anne estates
• Mail and payroll matters

Old Colony Planning Council

The committee is meeting with the Old Colony Planning Council to begin the Open Space and Recreation Plan. Members will review goals and objectives from the 2000 plan and define committee roles and responsibilities.

• Review of 2000 OSRP Goals and Objectives
• Discussion of OSRP Steering Committee roles and responsibilities

Board of Health

This meeting is largely procedural. The Board will approve minutes from July 15, 2024, accept the Health Inspector's and Public Health Nurse's reports, and review permits and licenses as issued. There is no major policy action or significant financial item on the agenda.

• Approve meeting minutes from 7/15/2024
• Accept Health Inspector’s Report
• Accept Public Health Nurse’s Report
• Review/Approve permits and licenses as issued
• Discuss internal Board of Health business

DPW Building Committee

The DPW Building Committee will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, receive a construction progress update, review invoices, and discuss any new business. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approve meeting minutes from August 12, 2024
• Construction progress update on DPW building project
• Review of invoices related to the project
• Discussion of any new business items

Whitman Historical Commission

The Whitman Historical Commission will meet to review and score grant submissions. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

• Review and score grant submissions

Old Colony Planning Council

The Old Colony Planning Council's Joint Transportation Committee will hear presentations on the Stoughton Route 139 Corridor Study, the 2023 Commuter Origins Study, and the 2023 Measures of Effectiveness Report. The committee will also discuss implementation of the FFY 2024-2028 Transportation Improvement Program and receive updates from regional transit authorities.

• FFY 2024-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) implementation update
• Stoughton Route 139 Corridor Study presentation and discussion of findings
• Old Colony 2023 Commuter Origins Study final report presentation
• Old Colony 2023 Measures of Effectiveness (MOE) Report final report presentation
• Reports from Brockton Area Regional Transit Authority (BAT) and Greater Attleboro-Taunton Regional Transit Authority (GATRA)

Central Plymouth County Water District Committee

The Central Plymouth County Water District Commission will review finance reports and approve invoices. The committee is scheduled to vote on a dredge trailer and motor.

• TRC Invoice 661680: $2,361.07
• TRC Invoice 665822: $3,255.10
• Plymouth County FY 24 invoice: amount TBD
• Votes for dredge trailer and motor

Old Colony Planning Council

The Old Colony Planning Council's OPEB Trust Committee will meet to review minutes from August 7 and discuss options for trust fiduciaries, with potential action. The meeting is held via Zoom.

• Review of August 7, 2024 minutes (action item)
• Review options for OPEB Trust fiduciaries (potential action item)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to handle administrative tasks and hold executive sessions. The agenda includes discussions on personnel and legal compliance regarding tax laws.

• Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c.30A s. 21(a)(7) and G.L. c. 59 s. 60
• Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c.30A s. 21(a)(3)
• Personnel discussion regarding W. Jones
• Review of payroll, excise abatements, packet listings, and invoices

The Board of Assessors met on August 27, 2024, and conducted no substantive public decisions. The board discussed old and new business without action, then entered an executive session for personnel discussion regarding Wendy Jones, the Principal Assessor. The meeting adjourned at 6:03 pm.

• Entered executive session for personnel discussion (unanimous)

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The South Shore Regional Vocational School District School Building Committee will meet to approve minutes from two prior meetings and vote on submitting a schematic design package to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA). This is the primary actionable item, as the committee decides whether to move forward with the design phase of a potential building project.

• Approve minutes from July 24, 2024 and August 13, 2024 School Building Committee meetings
• Review schematic design and vote to submit a schematic design package to MSBA

Whitman Housing Authority

The Whitman Housing Authority will hold a meeting to approve minutes from the July 8, 2024 meeting and certify multiple financial and compliance documents for fiscal year 2024. The board will also vote on changes to regulations, a change order for the Pine Circle Project, and accept updated public housing notices.

• Approve minutes from July 8, 2024 meeting
• Certify FY24 Operating Statements & Modernization Projects
• Certify FY24 Compliance With State & Federal Lead Laws
• Approve change order on Pine Circle Project No. 338082
• Accept updated Regulation 760 CMR 6.00

Public Works Commission

The Board of Commissioners of the Whitman Department of Public Works will hold a regular meeting to approve meeting minutes from July 16, 2024, receive operational updates from the superintendent, and discuss new and old business. The agenda consists of routine procedural items with no specific proposals or contracts listed.

• Public Forum
• Approve Meeting Minutes for 7/16/2024
• Superintendents Operational Updates

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee will meet on August 21, 2024, at 6:30 PM at the high school library. They will consider approving the 2024/2025 student handbook, declaring several books as surplus, and accepting donations including air scrubbers and Chromebooks. The committee will also hold an executive session to discuss personnel matters.

• Approval of 2024/2025 student handbook
• Declare book surplus: To Kill a Mockingbird, Principles in Practice, Thinking About Psychology, Family Encyclopedia of American History
• Accept donation of Acer Chromebook Plus 514 from School Committee Member Steven Bois in memory of Frederick Small
• Accept donation of air scrubbers from Carrier Distributor Corporation of New England
• Executive session to discuss reputation/character of an individual

Select Board

The Select Board will act on business licenses and several board appointments and rescissions. The body will also discuss the South Shore Vocational Regional Agreement and set the date and warrant for a special Town Meeting.

• Fortune Tellers License application for 418 Bedford Street
• Class II License application for D’Imperial Shine LLC at 916 Temple Street
• Request for Whitman Mother’s Club 5k road race on October 20, 2024
• Request from Chief Hanlon to begin hiring a police officer via Civil Service
• Berkley Botanicals Host Community Agreement and Park Avenue School updates

Conservation Commission

The Whitman Conservation Commission will meet to approve minutes, sign warrants, and hold public hearings on Notices of Intent (details posted separately). The commission will also review site inspection reports and vote on any pending projects. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific projects or dollar amounts listed.

• Approve minutes from previous meetings
• Sign warrants and payroll
• Public hearings on Notices of Intent (separately posted)
• Report on site inspections and review of new materials
• Decisions and votes on projects as needed

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman Middle School Building Committee is meeting to elect a new chair and review project milestones. The body will discuss financial reviews, structural peer review selection, and early bid packages.

• Election of new chair
• Financial Review
• Structural Peer Review Selection
• Early Bid Package
• Review of invoices

Whitman Historical Commission

The Commission is meeting to finalize procurement and selection criteria for a grant project. Members will also brainstorm sponsorships for Whitman’s 150th Anniversary Celebrations and review the Town Markers Location Project.

• Grant procurement team and selection criteria
• Whitman’s 150th Anniversary Celebration sponsorship ideas
• Town Markers Location Project update
• Interview process for Seniors
• Restoration of Arch on Temple Street

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The South Shore Regional Vocational School District School Committee will hold a meeting with public comment and then vote on accepting a regional agreement amendment. The sole substantive action is the vote on the amendment; the rest of the agenda is procedural.

• Vote to Accept Regional Agreement Amendment

Board of Library Trustees

The Whitman Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a routine meeting to approve payroll, warrants, and prior meeting minutes. Monthly reports from the circulation supervisor and assistant director will be presented, including a summer reading wrap-up. New business includes an ARIS update, FY 2024 statistics, staffing, building/IT updates, and scheduling.

• Approve payroll and warrants
• Approve minutes from last meeting
• Circulation Supervisor's Report and Assistant Director's Report with Summer Reading Wrap-Up
• ARIS update and FY 2024 statistical summary
• Staffing, scheduling, building and IT updates

Old Colony Planning Council

The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) Committee is meeting to discuss the purpose of the committee. Members will review strategies to ensure DEI is instilled in the Old Colony Planning Council (OCPC).

• Review of strategies to instill DEI in OCPC

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The South Shore Regional Vocational School Building Committee will meet to consider agenda adjustments, public comment, and project approvals. The committee will vote on invoice approvals and a total project budget review for submission to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA). The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Invoice review and approvals (vote)
• Total project budget review and approval vote to submit to MSBA
• Public comment period

Planning Board

The Whitman Planning Board will meet on August 13, 2024 to approve minutes from three previous meetings and discuss new business, including ZBA applications for 60 and 100 Corthell Avenue. The agenda also includes routine items such as mail, payroll, and adjournment.

• Approve minutes from meetings on May 14, May 28, and July 9, 2024
• Review ZBA applications for 60 Corthell Ave and 100 Corthell Ave
• Handle mail and payroll
• Adjournment

DPW Building Committee

The DPW Building Committee will meet to discuss construction progress, approve meeting minutes from July 8, and review invoices. No significant proposals or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Approve meeting minutes from July 8
• Construction progress update
• Invoice review

Board of Zoning Appeals

This is a regular meeting of the Whitman Zoning Board of Appeals. The board will consider new business at 28 Forest Street and old business at 199 South Avenue. Other agenda items include approval of minutes and board reorganization. An executive session is scheduled for strategy concerning nonunion personnel negotiations.

• New business: 28 Forest Street (7:00 p.m.)
• Old business: 199 South Avenue (7:30 p.m.)
• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Board reorganization
• Executive session for strategy nonunion negotiations

Plymouth County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition

The coalition is meeting remotely to discuss budget and updates from the Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Health Care Coalition (HMCC). The session includes updates from planners and a review of old and new business.

• Budget updates
• Department of Public Health (DPH) updates
• HMCC and BP1 updates
• Planner updates

Plymouth County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition

The Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition Executive Committee is holding a remote meeting to discuss routine administrative items, including budget updates, state health department updates, and regional coordination updates. No specific decisions or proposals are listed; the agenda consists of standard procedural items.

• Budget Updates
• DPH (Department of Public Health) Updates
• HMCC (Health and Medical Coordinating Coalition) Updates including BP1 updates
• Planner Updates including BP1 updates

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The South Shore Regional Vocational School District School Building Committee will meet remotely to consider project approvals, including a vote on invoice review and approval and a vote on the total project budget for submission to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA). Public comment will also be heard.

• Invoice Review and Approvals (Vote)
• Total Project Budget Review and Approval to Submit to MSBA (Vote)

Old Colony Planning Council

The Old Colony Planning Council's OPEB Trust Committee will meet on August 7, 2024, via Zoom or in person. The agenda includes a roll call, review of June minutes (action item), and a presentation by the Plymouth County OPEB Trust Program (PCOT). The meeting concludes with open discussion and adjournment.

• Review of June 2024 minutes (action item)
• Presentation by Plymouth County OPEB Trust Program (PCOT)
• Open discussion on OPEB trust matters

South Shore Recycling Cooperative

The South Shore Recycling Cooperative will meet to review updates and vote on the FY25 budget and plan proposals. Members will also discuss the fall household hazardous waste collection schedule and impacts of the WM Avon fire.

• Vote on FY25 Budget proposal
• Vote on FY25 Plan proposal
• Discussion on WM Avon fire impacts
• Fall HHW collection schedule and 1# propane tanks
• Review of FY25 invoices

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will consider approving minutes from July 22, 2024, and discuss new business including the Whitman Middle School Additional Debt Assessment and interest. Two executive sessions are planned: one for personal exemptions and another for Appellate Tax Board cases from FY23 and FY24. Routine matters such as payroll, excise abatements, and invoices are also on the agenda.

• Whitman Middle School Additional Debt Assessment and interest
• Executive Session for personal exemptions under G.L. c.59 s.60
• Executive Session for Appellate Tax Board FY23 and FY24 cases
• Admin Assistant J. Carter report
• Excise abatements and payroll approvals

The Board of Assessors approved payroll, motor vehicle excise abatements, and warrants, and tabled a Whitman Middle School debt assessment item until the next meeting. The board also approved personal exemption applications in executive session and continued Appellate Tax Board cases.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (2-0)
• Approved payroll for 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3/2024
• Denied one 2023 motor vehicle excise abatement application
• Approved 2023 excise abatement report packet #1491 ($51.93)
• Approved 2024 excise abatement report packet #1492 ($1,887.17)
• Approved warrants: Crystal Rock $4.29, MAAO Dues $450.00
• Tabled Whitman Middle School Additional Debt Assessment and Interest (2-0)
• Approved personal exemption applications in executive session (2-0)

Conservation Commission

The Whitman Conservation Commission will hold a regular meeting including approval of minutes, signing warrants and payroll, and public hearings (details separately posted). The agenda also covers reports on site inspections and decisions on projects as needed. This is a procedural meeting with no specific items listed in the agenda.

• Approve minutes from previous meetings
• Sign warrants and/or payroll
• Public hearings on Notices of Intent (separately posted)
• Report on site inspections and review of new materials
• Decisions or votes on projects as needed

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a petition to demolish an existing residential building and construct a mixed-use building with nine residential units and three retail units at 199 South Avenue. The applicant seeks approval under the Multiple Use Overlay District and Site Plan Approval. The property is owned by the John L. Carabello Trust.

• Public hearing on petition to demolish existing house and construct mixed-use building (9 residential units, 3 retail units) at 199 South Avenue.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on July 29, 2024, to consider a petition from James Rourke for lot frontage variances to subdivide the property at 129 Washington Street. The first lot (with existing two-family dwelling) would have 24,544 square feet and 95.01 feet of frontage; the second would have 1.51 acres and 30 feet of frontage to allow construction of a single-family home.

• Lot frontage variance from Section 240-6.5 to allow subdivision into two lots
• First lot: 24,544 sq ft, 95.01 ft frontage; second lot: 1.51 acres, 30 ft frontage
• Proposed single-family dwelling on the second lot, set back 250 feet from Washington Street

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is holding public hearings on three properties: new business at 199 South Avenue and 129 Washington Street, and old business at 29-33 Perry Avenue. The board will also discuss other business at 250 Stetson Street, approve prior meeting minutes, reorganize the board, and hold an executive session for strategy on nonunion personnel negotiations.

• New business hearing at 199 South Avenue (7:00 p.m.)
• New business hearing at 129 Washington Street (7:30 p.m.)
• Old business hearing at 29-33 Perry Avenue (8:00 p.m.)
• Other business discussion at 250 Stetson Street
• Executive session for strategy on nonunion personnel negotiations

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The South Shore Regional Vocational School District Joint School Committee and Building Committee will meet to vote on minutes, invoices, and the treasurer's monthly report and budget transfers. The School Committee will also conduct its annual reorganization, including a ballot vote for chair and vice chair, and receive updates on the regional agreement and MSBA project.

• Vote on invoices (no dollar amounts listed)
• Vote on June 26, 2024 minutes for both committees
• Treasurer's monthly report and budget transfers (vote)
• Annual reorganization: nomination and ballot for School Committee chair and vice chair
• Update on MSBA (Massachusetts School Building Authority) schedule/project

Select Board

The Whitman Select Board will vote on appointments to the Historical and Conservation Commissions and accept several resignations. They will discuss a host community agreement with Berkley Botanicals, the Comcast cable TV license renewal, and a new property tax work-off program for veterans. A budget presentation will be given, and the board will enter executive session for contract negotiations with the police union and nonunion personnel.

• Vote on multiple appointments and resignations for town boards
• Berkley Botanicals Host Community Agreement
• Comcast Cable TV License renewal discussion
• Veteran Citizen Property Tax Work-Off Program Policy
• Budget presentation by Mr. Kain

The Whitman Select Board approved a 10-year Comcast cable TV license renewal (Aug 1, 2024–Jul 31, 2034) with PEG access support, increased capital funding, and an HD channel. The board also approved the Veteran Citizen Property Tax Work-Off Program Policy, several appointments to town boards, and tabled a discussion on the Berkley Botanicals Host Community Agreement until the next meeting.

• Approved Comcast Cable TV renewal license (10-year term, unanimous)
• Approved Veteran Citizen Property Tax Work-Off Program Policy (unanimous)
• Approved DFS holiday tree event Dec 6-8, 2024 (unanimous)
• Appointed Sean Simmons to Historical Commission (term through June 30, 2027)
• Rescinded Sean Simmons' appointment as Associate Member of Historical Commission
• Appointed Robert Lelievre as Associate Member of Historical Commission (term through June 30, 2025)
• Appointed Lorna Holbrook as Historical Commission Rep to CPC (indefinite term)
• Tabled Berkley Botanicals Host Community Agreement discussion to Aug 20, 2024

Old Colony Planning Council

The Old Colony Planning Council Legislative Committee is meeting to review and approve minutes from its May 2024 meeting and to discuss legislative priorities. The agenda includes only routine procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and adjournment. No specific projects, funding decisions, or action items are listed.

• Review and approval of May 2024 meeting minutes (action item)
• Discussion of legislative priorities for the committee

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman Middle School Building Committee will hold a virtual public hearing on July 23, 2024. The main action item is approving the 60% construction documents (CDs) for submission by August 1, 2024, after reviewing cost estimates and value engineering. The committee will also hear design updates, discuss invoices, and set the next meeting date.

• Public comment period
• Design update and schedule overview
• 60% CDs cost estimates and value engineering review
• Approval of 60% CDs for submission by August 1, 2024
• Invoices review

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will approve minutes from July 9, 2024, and then enter executive session to discuss the Principal Assessor contract and the Catalis Tax and CAMA, Inc. contract. The board will also conduct an executive session for compliance with property tax laws, and handle routine items such as payroll, excise abatements, and invoices.

• Approve minutes of July 9, 2024
• Executive session to discuss Principal Assessor contract
• Executive session to discuss Catalis Tax and CAMA, Inc. contract
• Executive session pursuant to G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(7) for property tax compliance
• Other routine items: payroll, excise abatements, packet listings, invoices

The Board of Assessors approved the minutes from July 9, 2024, and voted unanimously to approve an amended Principal Assessor contract. They also approved payment to Catalis Tax & CAMA, Inc. for outstanding FY24 invoices, with contingencies due to incomplete cyclical inspections. The meeting then moved to executive session and adjourned.

• Approved July 9, 2024 minutes (3-0)
• Approved amended Principal Assessor contract (3-0)
• Approved payment to Catalis Tax & CAMA, Inc. for FY24 invoices with contingencies (3-0)

Recreation Commission

The Whitman Recreation Commission will meet to discuss upcoming events including the 4th of July celebration, movie nights, and the summer pool/park program. The agenda also includes a budget discussion and open discussion time. No votes or specific proposals are noted.

• 4th of July Event discussion
• Movie Night planning
• Summer Pool/Park Program update
• Budget discussion

Public Works Commission

This is a routine procedural meeting of the Whitman Department of Public Works Board of Commissioners. The board will approve minutes from June 18, hear public comment, receive superintendent updates, and discuss Myrtle Avenue. No specific actions, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Public Forum for resident comments
• Approval of meeting minutes from June 18, 2024
• Discussion item: Myrtle Ave (no details provided)
• Superintendent operational updates
• New and old business

Old Colony Planning Council

The Old Colony Metropolitan Planning Organization is meeting to discuss regional transportation priorities and updates. The body will consider potential endorsements and approvals for adjustments to the FFY 2024-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).

• Amendment 4: BAT and SSCAC Community Transit Grant Program/5310 Projects
• Adjustment 3: BAT Projects and TIP Universe of Projects
• Old Colony Safe Streets for All Action (SS4A) Plan update from BETA Group, Inc.
• Brockton Area Transit Authority (BAT) report
• Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority (GATRA) report

Conservation Commission

The Whitman Conservation Commission is holding a regularly scheduled meeting with a largely procedural agenda. Commissioners will approve minutes, sign warrants and payroll, and discuss reports on site inspections. Public hearings on Notices of Intent are listed but the specific projects are not detailed in this agenda.

• Approve prior meeting minutes
• Sign warrants and payroll
• Public hearings on Notices of Intent (details separately posted)
• Report on site inspections and review of new materials
• Decisions and votes on projects as needed

Conservation Commission

The Whitman Conservation Commission is meeting for procedural business: approving minutes, signing warrants, and reviewing site inspections. No specific project or public hearing details are provided in the posted agenda.

• Approve minutes from prior meeting
• Sign warrants and payroll
• Public hearings as separately posted — no details in agenda
• Report on site inspections and review new materials
• Decisions and votes on projects as needed

Whitman Historical Commission

The Whitman Historical Commission will hold a regular meeting to review correspondence, minutes, and treasurer's report, and discuss ongoing projects including the house plaque project, survey grant updates, and demolition delay research. New business includes coordinating with the Board of Selectmen, reviewing a request from Middle School architects, planning for the town's 150th anniversary, and a potential project on town marker locations.

• Update to Board of Selectmen on July 23, 2024
• Middle School Architects Request of Commission
• 150th Anniversary Next Steps
• Potential Project: Town Markers Locations

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to review a license request for a Farmers Market and approve previous meeting minutes. The board will also accept reports from the Health Inspector and Public Health Nurse.

• Farmers Market license request from Melissa Strickland and Stephanie Studley
• Approval of June 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• Acceptance of Health Inspector’s Report
• Acceptance of Public Health Nurse’s Report
• Review and approval of issued permits and licenses

Alice Carlton Land Committee

The Alice Carlton Committee will meet to discuss the Open Space and Recreation Plan. The committee is also scheduled to approve minutes from the March 21, 2024 meeting.

• Discussion regarding the Open Space and Recreation Plan
• Approval of minutes from the March 21, 2024 meeting

Board of Assessors

The meeting includes routine business and executive sessions. The Board will approve minutes from June 18, 2024, and hold executive sessions regarding personal exemptions and FY23 and FY24 Appellate Tax Board cases. Other items include payroll, excise abatements, and invoices.

• Approval of June 18, 2024 minutes
• Executive session on personal exemptions
• Executive session on FY23 and FY24 Appellate Tax Board cases
• Review of payroll, excise abatements, and invoices

Select Board

The Select Board and Finance Committee are holding a joint meeting to conduct fiscal year-end business. The agenda includes acting on FY24 line item transfers and approving bill and payroll warrants.

• Action on FY24 year-end line item transfers
• Approval of bill and payroll warrants
• Acceptance of correspondence in the Read File

Planning Board

The Whitman Planning Board will meet on July 9, 2024, to address new business. The agenda includes reviewing ZBA applications for properties at 199 South Ave. and 129 Washington St. The board will also vote to approve minutes from several meetings held in March and April.

• ZBA application for 199 South Ave.
• ZBA application for 129 Washington St.
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

Whitman Housing Authority

The Whitman Housing Authority will meet on July 8, 2024, to approve minutes from recent meetings and review financial reports. The board is also scheduled to vote on completion certificates for two projects and accept public housing notices.

• Approval of completion certificates for Project No. 338092 and Project No. 338097
• Review of June 2024 vouchers and May 2024 financial statements
• Acceptance of PHN 2024-06 regarding Notice of Funding Availability Housing Now Program
• Acceptance of PHN 2024-10 regarding changes to Chief Admin/Financial Officer and PMR updates

DPW Building Committee

The committee will meet to approve meeting minutes from June 10. The agenda also includes updates on construction progress and a review of invoices.

• Approval of June 10 meeting minutes
• Construction progress updates
• Review of invoices

Conservation Commission

The Whitman Conservation Commission meeting consists of procedural items including approving minutes and signing warrants or payroll. Public hearings are scheduled, but notices for these were posted separately.

• Approval of minutes
• Signing of warrants and/or payroll
• Public hearings (notices posted separately)
• Review of site inspections and new materials

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Whitman Zoning Board of Appeals will address new business regarding 29-33 Perry Avenue and old business regarding 601 South Avenue. The board will also review minutes from prior meetings. An executive session is scheduled to discuss negotiations with nonunion personnel.

• New business regarding 29-33 Perry Avenue
• Old business regarding 601 South Avenue
• Approval of minutes from prior meetings
• Executive session for nonunion personnel negotiations

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on July 1, 2024, regarding a petition by 100 Wales, LLC. The applicant seeks a special permit and variances to convert an existing single-family dwelling into a second two-family dwelling.

• Special Permit and Variances for 29-33 Perry Avenue
• Site Plan Approval for 29-33 Perry Avenue
• Conversion of a single-family dwelling to a second two-family dwelling

Old Colony Planning Council

The Old Colony Planning Council is holding its annual meeting to decide on the FY 2025 budget and elect council officers for the 2024-2025 term. The agenda also includes a review of May 2024 financials and updates regarding retirement legislation.

• Election of 2024-2025 OCPC Council Officers
• Review of FY 2025 Budget
• Approval of May 2024 Financials
• Discussion of Draft FFY 2024-2028 TIP Amendment 4
• Retirement legislation update

Old Colony Planning Council

The Old Colony Planning Council will review March 2024 meeting minutes and May 2024 financials. The council also plans to elect 2024-2025 officers and address the FY 2025 budget.

• Approval of March 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of May 2024 financials
• Election of 2024-2025 OCPC Council Officers
• Discussion of FY 2025 budget

Whitman Housing Authority

The Whitman Housing Authority will meet on June 26, 2024. The board is scheduled to vote on adopting affirmative action goals and writing off uncollectible rent.

• Vote on Affirmative Action Goal Adoption
• Vote to write-off uncollectible rent

South Shore Recycling Cooperative

The South Shore Recycling Cooperative will vote on the FY25 budget proposal and Executive Board elections. The meeting also includes approval of May minutes and an update on the HHW Depot.

• Vote on FY25 Budget proposal
• Vote on Executive Board election
• Vote on FY25 proposed meeting dates and locations
• HHW Depot update
• Review of Spring FY24 HHW summary

Central Plymouth County Water District Committee

The Central Plymouth County Water District Committee will meet via Zoom to discuss water management and system status. The committee plans to vote on extending the Monponsett Pond diversion allowance beyond June 25, 2024. Members will also discuss using equity as a criterion for the OCPC Water Study and a report regarding the Brockton Water System.

• Vote on Monponsett Pond diversion allowance extension
• Discussion of OCPC Water Study equity criteria
• Discussion regarding a report on the Brockton Water System status
• Approval of meeting minutes from March, May, and June 2024
• Finance report and invoice approval

Old Colony Planning Council

The OCPC ROM Nominating Committee is meeting to approve the March 2024 meeting minutes. The committee will also take action regarding the selection of FY 2024-2025 OCPC ROM officers.

• Approval of March 2024 meeting minutes
• Selection of FY 2024-2025 OCPC ROM officers

Old Colony Planning Council

The OCPC Audit Committee will meet to review financial documents and minutes. Action items include approving June 2023 meeting minutes, reviewing May 2024 financials, and considering the proposed FY 2025 budget.

• Approval of June 2023 meeting minutes
• Review of May 2024 financials
• Review of proposed FY 2025 budget

Old Colony Planning Council

The Nominating Committee will review the March 2024 meeting minutes for approval. The committee is also scheduled to address the selection of OCPC officers for fiscal year 2024-2025.

• Approval of March 2024 meeting minutes
• Selection of FY 2024-2025 OCPC Officers

Old Colony Planning Council

The Finance/Audit Committee will review the May 2024 meeting minutes and financial reports. The committee is also scheduled to consider the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025.

• Approval of May 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of May 2024 financials
• Review of FY 2025 proposed budget

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet at the Whitman View Parking Lot during a Rabies Drive Thru Clinic Event. The agenda includes discussion regarding attendance at this event.

• Rabies Drive Thru Clinic Event at 95 Essex Street

Board of Library Trustees

The Whitman Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes and review monthly reports. The agenda includes discussions regarding budget reviews, staff scheduling, and building and IT updates.

• Budget review
• Assistant Director's report and Summer Reading Preview
• Policy subcommittee update
• Building and IT updates
• Staff scheduling

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will discuss the FY25 preliminary commitment of real and personal property. The meeting also includes items regarding the Principal Assessor's contract and re-appointment.

• FY25 Preliminary Commitment of Real and Personal Property
• Re-appointment of Principal Assessor
• Principal Assessor contract
• Appellate Tax Board FY23 and FY24 Cases

Select Board

The Whitman Select Board will meet to act on several line-item budget transfers across various town departments, including vocational education and the library. The board will also consider appointments to the Historic Commission, Capital Committee, and the position of Constable. Additionally, the meeting includes executive sessions regarding police department personnel and collective bargaining strategy.

• Line-item transfer of $26,000 from Vocational Education to Vocational Transportation
• Reappointment of William E. Scharnick as Constable through June 30, 2027
• Appointment of Molly Schnabel to the Historic Commission
• Line-item transfer of $3,000 from Medical/Life Insurance to Legal Services
• Review of Comcast Cable TV License

Public Works Commission

The Whitman Department of Public Works Board of Commissioners will meet to approve minutes from May 21, 2024. The agenda includes discussions regarding a salary increase for D, LeMay and Environmental Partners contracts.

• Approval of May 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Candidate screening in executive session
• D, LeMay salary increase
• Environmental Partners Contracts for Service
• Farmers Market discussion

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The Regional Planning Subcommittee will meet to receive an update regarding the Regional Agreement Amendment. This meeting is a subcommittee session of the South Shore Regional School District Committee.

• Update on Regional Agreement Amendment

Old Colony Planning Council

The Old Colony MPO is reviewing amendments to the 2024-2028 Transportation Improvement Program regarding community transit grants. The meeting also includes reviews of budget reallocations for the 2024 Unified Planning Work Program and discussions on the draft 2025 program. Additionally, members will receive an overview of the MassDOT Capital Investment Plan development process.

• Review of FFY 2024-2028 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment 4 regarding community transit grants
• Review of FFY 2024 Unified Planning Work Program budget reallocation
• Public comments and potential endorsement of the draft FFY 2025 Unified Planning Work Program
• Overview of the FY 2025-2029 MassDOT Capital Investment Plan development process

Conservation Commission

The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The commission will approve minutes and sign warrants or payroll, and may review site inspections or project votes as needed.

• Approval of minutes
• Signing of warrants and/or payroll

Whitman Historical Commission

The Whitman Historical Commission will discuss commission reorganization, office equipment, and the House Plaque Report. The meeting also includes planning for the Whitman Anniversary Celebration and a target list for a survey grant.

• Reorganization of WHC
• Office equipment and design
• House Plaque Report
• Whitman Anniversary Celebration
• Target List for Survey Grant

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Whitman Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on June 17, 2024, to discuss new business items for 601 South Avenue, 19 Vaughan Avenue, and 146 Franklin Street. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• New business: 601 South Avenue
• New business: 19 Vaughan Avenue
• New business: 146 Franklin Street
• Approval of prior meeting minutes

Plymouth County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition

This meeting consists of routine updates for the Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition. The agenda includes updates regarding budgets, DPH, HMCC, and planner deliverables.

• Budget updates
• DPH updates
• HMCC updates
• BP5 deliverables update
• BP1 preview

Plymouth County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition

The Region 5C Executive Committee will meet remotely to discuss various public health updates. The agenda includes budget reports and updates from DPH and HMCC. Planners will also provide updates on BP5 deliverables and a preview of BP1.

• Budget updates
• DPH updates
• HMCC updates
• BP5 deliverables update
• BP1 preview

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will discuss the upcoming 4th of July event. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the Summer Pool/Park Program budget.

• 4th of July Event
• Summer Pool/Park Program Budget

Whitman Council on Aging

The Whitman Council on Aging will meet to approve minutes from the May 8, 2024 meeting. The agenda includes committee reports from OCES and Self-Help. Discussion topics include building maintenance, programs and activities, and transportation.

• Approval of May 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• Committee reports from OCES and Self-Help
• Discussion on building maintenance
• Discussion on programs and activities
• Discussion on transportation

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman Middle School Building Committee will discuss current committee vacancies and receive updates from OPM and designers. The meeting includes a financial review and an overview of interior design concepts.

• Discussion regarding WMS Building Committee vacancies
• OPM update including new Project Manager introduction and financial review
• Designer update on schedule, concession stand review, and interior design concepts
• Approval of April 30 and June 5 meeting minutes
• Payment of invoices

Whitman Housing Authority

The Whitman Housing Authority will meet to reorganize the board and review financial reports. The agenda includes votes on construction completions at Pine Circle and masonry repairs on Belmont Street. The board will also consider public housing notices regarding lease amendments.

• Vote on Certificate of Substantial Completion for Pine Circle Meter/Breaker
• Vote on Change Order for Belmont St. Masonry Repairs Project
• Vote on compensation for weekly beeper duty
• Review of May 2024 vouchers and April 2024 bank balances
• Acceptance of public housing notices regarding lease amendments

Board of Health

The Board of Health will consider a Farmers Market license request from Melissa Strickland. The meeting includes reorganizing the board following an election and appointing FY2025 positions and signature authority. Members will also review health inspector and public health nurse reports.

• Farmers Market license request by Melissa Strickland
• Post-election Board reorganization
• Appointment of FY2025 positions and signature authority
• Review of Health Inspector’s and Public Health Nurse’s reports

DPW Building Committee

The committee will meet to approve meeting minutes from May 13 and discuss construction progress. The agenda also includes a period for new business.

• Approval of May 13 meeting minutes
• Construction progress update

Old Colony Planning Council

The Joint Transportation Committee will hear reports from regional transit authorities and discuss officer elections. The meeting also includes an update on the Safe Streets for All Regional Vision Zero Action Plan.

• Election of Old Colony JTC Officers for 2024-2025
• Public review period for FFY 2025 Unified Planning Work Program
• Update on the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Regional Vision Zero Action Plan
• Reports from BAT, GATRA, and South Coast Rail project

Board of Health

The Board of Health will consider a Farmers Market license request from Melissa Strickland. The meeting also includes reorganizing the board following an election and appointing positions for fiscal year 2025. Additionally, the board will review health inspector and public health nurse reports.

• Farmers Market Request for License — Melissa Strickland
• Re-Organize Board Post Election
• Appoint FY2025 Positions and Signature Authority
• Acceptance of Health Inspector's Report
• Review/Approve Permits/License(s) as issued

Plymouth County Advisory Board

The Plymouth County Advisory Board will meet to elect new leadership and discuss the county budget. The agenda includes updates on Mobile Integrated Health and ARPA funds. Members will also vote on FY 2025 revenues and Deeds Excise Fund allocations.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for Advisory Committee
• Vote on FY 2025 Plymouth County Budget
• Vote on FY 2025 Revenues
• Vote on Chapter 64D Deeds Excise Funds allocation (60% County, 40% Registry of Deeds)
• Update on American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) funds

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The committee will review the May 8 and May 20, 2024 meeting minutes and present the Dr. McEwan Award. The Superintendent's report will include updates on subcommittee assignments, school improvement plans, and preparation for the Hanson Town Meeting.

• Dr. McEwan Award Presentation
• Approval of May 8 and May 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• Updates on Whitman Middle School Building Committee
• Review of school improvement plans
• Business Department update

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman Middle School Building Committee will discuss the Project School and Budget Agreement (PSB) and the Project Funding Agreement (PFA). The committee may hold a vote regarding the PFA.

• Discussion of PSB/PFA agreements
• Possible vote on the Project Funding Agreement (PFA)
• Confirmation of next in-person meeting on 6/11/2024

Whitman Historical Commission

The Whitman Historical Commission met on June 5, 2024, to review old business. Discussion items include CPA grants, house plaques, and guidelines for the MHC survey grant.

• CPA grant and house plaques
• Office equipment and design
• Guidelines for MHC survey grant

Select Board

The Whitman Select Board will consider requests to increase ambulance service rates and demand fees. The agenda includes FY25 appointments and a business name change at 11 South Avenue. The board will also receive an update on the South Shore Tech building project.

• Request to increase ambulance service rates
• Request to increase demand fees
• Business name change for 11 South Avenue
• Good Energy Services Agreement
• South Shore Tech building project update

Community Preservation Committee

The Whitman Community Preservation Committee will discuss the 2025 application and pre-application process. The committee will also review April 2, 2024, meeting minutes and address committee reorganization.

• Approval of April 2, 2024, meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2025 application and pre-application
• Committee reorganization

Conservation Commission

This document is a formal notice for the Whitman Conservation Commission meeting scheduled for June 4, 2024. The provided text contains only the meeting announcement and does not list specific agenda items or projects.

Central Plymouth County Water District Committee

The Central Plymouth County Water District Commission holds an emergency meeting to update and vote on a Monponsett Pond diversion allowance. This action follows Department of Environmental Protection approvals and aligns with state law Chapter 371 from the Acts of 1964. The commission posted this emergency session within 48 hours to address potential property damage and human casualties for district residents.

• Vote on Monponsett Pond diversion allowance per DEP approvals and Chapter 371 of the Acts of 1964
• Emergency meeting posted within 48 hours to address potential property damage and safety risks
• Meeting held via Zoom teleconference on June 3, 2024

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The Construction Management Selection Committee will meet remotely to conduct business. The agenda consists of procedural items, including the approval of minutes from May 9 and May 10, 2024.

• Approval of May 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of May 10, 2024 meeting minutes

Old Colony Planning Council

The council will meet to discuss the FY 2025 budget and the Draft FFY 2025 Unified Planning Work Program. The agenda includes staff reports on highway assistance, safe streets, and brownfields projects.

• FY 2025 Budget action item
• Draft FFY 2025 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
• EPA Brownfields Project report
• Avon Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Plan
• Safe Streets for All (SS4A) report

Old Colony Planning Council

The Finance-Audit Committee is meeting to review financial reports and budget proposals. The body will consider action items regarding the FY 2025 proposed budget and April 2024 financials.

• FY 2025 Proposed Budget
• April 2024 Financials
• North Eastern Bank Savings Account
• Audit Kick-Off Meeting Report
• GIC Updated Benefits Report

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to approve minutes from three previous meetings. The board will also discuss new ZBA applications for two specific properties.

• ZBA Application for 29-31 Perry Ave.
• ZBA Application for 19 Vaughn Ave.
• Approval of minutes from 3/12/24, 3/26/24, and 4/23/24

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review the budget and discuss a hotspot policy. The board will also receive updates on building and IT projects and staff scheduling.

• Budget review
• Hotspot policy discussion
• Building and IT updates
• Staff scheduling
• Policy subcommittee update

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The Joint School Committee and School Building Committee will meet to appoint a Construction Manager at Risk and determine School Choice for 2024-2025. The body will also discuss collective bargaining strategy and contracts for Units A and B. Other business includes approving out-of-state field trips and budget transfers.

• Vote to appoint Suffolk Construction as Construction Manager at Risk
• Public hearing and vote on School Choice Determination for 2024-2025
• Vote to confirm anticipated MSBA project election on January 25, 2025
• Approval of out-of-state field trips to Indianapolis, Atlanta, Maine, and Rhode Island
• Vote on Memoranda of Agreement for Unit A and Unit B contracts

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to organize the board and review FY24 liens for sewer, water, trash, and Title V. The meeting includes executive sessions to discuss real estate and personal property abatements and Appellate Tax Board cases for FY23 and FY24.

• FY24 Liens (Sewer, Water, Water Service, Trash, and Title V)
• 2024 Motor Vehicle Excise Commitment #3
• Real Estate & Personal Property Abatements
• Personal Exemptions
• Appellate Tax Board FY23 and FY24 Cases

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to act on requests to increase rates for ambulance services and demand fees. The board will also consider a request to hold a Farmer's Market in the Town Park in September.

• Request to increase rates for ambulance services
• Request to increase demand fees
• Request to hold a Farmer’s Market in the Town Park on September 5, 12, 19 & 26

Public Works Commission

The Department of Public Works Board of Commissioners will meet to review operational updates and specific project items. The agenda includes discussions on sewer capacity and the Farmers Market.

• Sewer Capacity
• Farmers Market
• T.DeCouto Step Raise
• Approval of 4/16/2024 meeting minutes

Old Colony Planning Council

The Legislative Committee will review the April 2024 meeting minutes and discuss legislative priorities. The committee is also scheduled to plan a legislative breakfast.

• Review of April 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of legislative priorities
• Legislative Breakfast planning

Old Colony Planning Council

The Old Colony MPO is meeting to discuss adjustments to the 2024-2028 and 2025-2029 Transportation Improvement Programs. The body will also review the draft 2025 Unified Planning Work Program for potential public release.

• Amendment 3 regarding Brockton and Plympton projects
• FFY 2024-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) adjustments
• FFY 2025-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) endorsement
• Draft FFY 2025 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) review
• Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Regional Action Plan status report

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to approve minutes, sign warrants, and conduct scheduled public hearings. The body will also review site inspections and vote on projects as needed.

• Public hearings for Notices of Intent
• Review of site inspections
• Votes on projects

Whitman Historical Commission

The Whitman Historical Commission is meeting to review old business including demolition delay laws and CPA grants for house plaques. New business includes donations from the family of State Senator Edward Kirby and anniversary celebrations.

• Demolition delay laws of other towns
• CPA grant and house plaques
• Donations from the family of State Senator Edward Kirby
• Whitman anniversary celebration
• Procedural manual

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining negotiations for Units A and B. The committee will vote to enter an executive session to avoid impacting their bargaining position.

• Collective bargaining negotiations for Units A and B

Cultural Council

The Whitman Cultural Council will meet via Zoom to discuss the summer concert series and planning for Whitman Day 2024. The meeting also includes a period for new business.

• Summer concert series
• Whitman Day 2024 discussion

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The School Committee is meeting to conduct a reorganization of the committee. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Reorganization of School Committee

South Shore Educational Collaborative

The Board will conduct a finalist interview for the Business Manager position and vote on the FY2025 school calendar and 'other rates.' The body will also consider updated student policies and the election of officers for FY25.

• Finalist interview and vote for Business Manager position
• Approval of 'other rates' for FY2025
• Vote to declare SSEC van plate #102873 as surplus
• Updated policies on Suspension, Restraint, Title IX, and Cell Phone use
• FY2024 Financial summary approval

Old Colony Planning Council

The Bylaws Committee will review the current bylaws for potential amendments. The meeting includes a review of the minutes from the January 18, 2024, committee meeting.

• Review of January 18, 2024 Bylaw Committee Meeting Minutes
• Review of Bylaws for potential amendments

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to review the Health Inspector’s Report and the Public Health Nurse’s Report. The board also plans to approve meeting minutes from April 11, 2024, and review issued permits and licenses.

• Approval of April 11, 2024, meeting minutes
• Acceptance of Health Inspector’s Report
• Acceptance of Public Health Nurse’s Report
• Review and approval of issued permits and licenses

South Shore Recycling Cooperative

The South Shore Recycling Cooperative will meet to discuss financial reports and administrative updates. The agenda includes votes on HHW administration fees, subsidized load limits, and a recyclables processing contract.

• Vote on HHW administration fee and subsidized load limits
• Vote on awarding Recyclables Processing contract
• Financial report by Arlene Dias
• MassDEP Grant preparation
• HHW Depot update

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to discuss the 4th of July event and the summer pool and park programs. The body will also address the hiring process and the cancellation of the swim program and swim team.

• 4th of July Event
• Hiring Process
• Summer Pool/Park Program
• Swim program/swim team cancellation
• Budget

Old Colony Planning Council

The Old Colony Planning Council will meet to address personnel matters. The body is scheduled to vote on meeting minutes and review updates to the personnel handbook and FY 2025 merit increases.

• Approval of January 2024 Personnel Committee Meeting Minutes
• Review of Personnel Handbook for amendments
• Review of merit increases for FY 2025 personnel

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to approve minutes from three previous meetings. The board is scheduled to discuss ZBA applications and a Form A application for specific properties.

• ZBA Applications for 601 South Ave
• ZBA Applications for 146 Franklin St
• Form A for 545 Franklin St

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a petition from AT&T. The request involves attaching personal wireless service equipment to an existing smokestack at 7 Marble Street.

• Public hearing for AT&T wireless equipment attachment at 7 Marble Street

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Whitman Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for the property at 92 Old Mansion Lane. The applicants are seeking a variance from Section 240-6.5 to construct an addition to the rear of the existing dwelling with a side setback.

• Variance request for 92 Old Mansion Lane regarding a rear addition and side setback

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Whitman Zoning Board of Appeals will consider new business regarding 7 Marble Street and 92 Old Mansion Lane. The board will also approve minutes from prior meetings. An executive session is scheduled to discuss strategy sessions for negotiations with nonunion personnel.

• New business at 7 Marble Street
• New business at 92 Old Mansion Lane
• Approval of minutes from prior meetings
• Executive session regarding nonunion personnel negotiations

DPW Building Committee

The DPW Building Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss the progress of construction. The agenda also includes a section for new business.

• Approval of meeting minutes from 3/18 and 4/22
• Construction progress update

Whitman Housing Authority

The Whitman Housing Authority will review financial reports and vote on several administrative updates. The board will consider rent changes for Harvard Court and the final completion of the Tullerton Ave. Porch Project.

• Vote to accept HUD Gross Rent Change for Harvard Court
• Vote on Certificate of Final Completion for Tullerton Ave. Porch Project
• Vote to write-off uncollectible rent
• Vote to accept HUD FY 2024 Income Limits and Fair Market Rents
• Vote to accept new Labor & Industry Rates effective April 1, 2024

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The Construction Management at Risk Selection Committee will rank firms based on interviews and non-price proposals. The committee will also review price proposals to determine the final ranking of firms.

• Ranking of firms based on non-price proposals and interviews
• Review of price proposals
• Vote on final ranking of firms

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The South Shore Regional Vocational Technical High School is interviewing six firms for Construction Management at Risk services. The process includes presentations on logistics, cost management, and student engagement for a new school facility.

• Interviews with firms: Suffolk, Turner, Consigli, Lee Kennedy, and Gilbane
• Discussion of logistics for a new school facility within the fence line
• Review of abatement and demolition phasing for the existing school building
• Evaluation of cost management and prefabricated building elements
• Planning for student bus drop-off and parking during construction

Plymouth County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition

The Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition will hold a remote meeting to discuss budget and Department of Public Health (DPH) updates. The agenda includes updates from the HMCC and a preview of BP1 from planners.

• Budget updates
• General DPH updates
• General HMCC updates
• BP1 preview from planners

Plymouth County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition

The Executive Committee will meet remotely to review budget and departmental updates. The agenda includes reports from the BPI, DPH, and HMCC.

• BPI Budget updates
• General DPH updates
• General HMCC updates
• BPI Preview from planners

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The South Shore Regional Vocational School District Construction Management at Risk Selection Committee is meeting to conduct interviews with five firms. The body will review the process before meeting with each candidate.

• Interview with Suffolk
• Interview with Turner
• Interview with Consigli
• Interview with Lee Kennedy
• Interview with Gilbane

Whitman Council on Aging

The Whitman Council on Aging will meet to approve minutes from April 10, 2024. The body will discuss building maintenance, transportation, and programs and activities.

• Committee reports from OCES and Self-Help
• Discussion of building maintenance
• Discussion of transportation
• Discussion of programs and activities

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The committee will review the Superintendent's report covering graduation updates and summer programs. The agenda includes a discussion of the Whitman Middle School Project and an executive session regarding administrator contracts.

• Whitman Middle School Project update
• 2024-25 School Physician’s Appointment
• Executive Session: Administrator contract negotiations

Central Plymouth County Water District Committee

The Central Plymouth County Water District Commission will meet to approve invoices and vote on monitoring and equipment. The body will discuss water studies and pond management for Monponsett Pond.

• Invoice approval for Groff Consulting: $1,425.00 (OCPC Grant work) and $2,242.50 (Silver Lake sampling)
• Vote on RFR TRC quote for Silver Lake monitoring
• Vote on dredge equipment
• Discussion on automation of water levels in Monponsett Pond System
• Update on Old Colony Planning Council Water Study

Select Board

The Select Board will vote on authorizing the issuance of bonds and approving the sale of up to $20,000,000 in General Obligation Building Bonds. The Town Administrator will also provide a report, including an executive session regarding collective bargaining or litigation strategy with MassCOP.

• Sale of up to $20,000,000 principal amount of General Obligation Building Bonds
• Authorization of bond issuance
• Executive session regarding MassCOP collective bargaining or litigation

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The committee will hold a remote meeting to review program overviews and reports from committee chairs. The session includes an opening comment period and a vote to adjourn.

• Program Overview
• Reports from General Advisory Committee Chairs

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to act on requests from the Cultural Council regarding the use of the Town Hall auditorium. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss personnel negotiations and a matter regarding Gold Star Treasures.

• Request from Cultural Council for Town Hall auditorium use on June 8, 2024
• Request from Cultural Council for auditorium use during summer concerts for inclement weather
• Executive session regarding negotiations with the Deputy Fire Chief
• Executive session regarding Gold Star Treasures

Old Colony Planning Council

The Old Colony Joint Transportation Committee is meeting to review transit reports and transportation planning. The body will discuss the public review period for the draft FFY 2025-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and an amendment to the 2024-2028 TIP.

• Reports from Brockton Area Regional Transit Authority (BAT)
• Reports from Greater Attleboro-Taunton Regional Transit Authority (GATRA)
• South Coast Rail (SCR) Project update
• FFY 2024-2028 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment 3 public review
• Draft FFY 2025-2029 Transportation Improvement Program 21-day public review period

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is meeting to discuss the May 6, 2024 Town Meeting Warrant and specific uncollectible tax bills. The board will also hold executive sessions regarding tax abatements, exemptions, and contract matters.

• Uncollectible 2018 Motor Vehicle Excise: $13,112.42
• Uncollectible 2020 Personal Property Tax bills: $3,216.40
• Town Meeting Warrant for May 6, 2024
• Catalis/Patriot vendor followup for FY24 Personal Property
• Executive session on Appellate Tax Board FY23 and FY24 cases

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman Middle School Building Committee will meet to receive updates from the OPM and designer. The committee will discuss construction phasing, renewable energy, and the schedule for the project.

• MSBA Monthly Report and financial review
• Construction phasing and schedule overview
• Introduction to renewable energy
• Payment of invoices
• Planning for a public forum

Board of Health

The Board of Health will attend a sharps and drugs take back event on April 27, 2024. The event is scheduled from 9 AM to 3 PM at the Whitman Police Station parking lot located at 100 Essex Street.

• Sharps and Drugs Take Back Event at 100 Essex Street

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting to re-vote on several items originally addressed on April 23, 2024. These items include the Annual Town Meeting warrant and administrative appointments.

• One-day liquor license application for Old Colony Brewing for the 6/8/24 Whitman Day event
• Nomination of Mary Holland to the OCES Board of Directors
• Appointment of checkers for the May 6, 2024, Annual Town Meeting
• Annual Town Meeting warrant
• Approval of bill and payroll warrants

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to approve payroll, warrants, and previous meeting minutes. The session includes reports from the Selectmen and Assistant Director, as well as updates on the budget and personnel.

• Approval of payroll and warrants
• Policy subcommittee update
• Budget update
• Personnel update
• Buildings and grounds update

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The South Shore Regional Vocational School Building Committee will meet to vote on budget and project amendments. The body will also receive updates on building design, sustainability, and procurement.

• Vote on DRA Amendment #4
• Vote on MSBA Budget Revision Request #1
• Vote on invoices
• Review of faculty interview feedback for building design
• LEED/Sustainability update

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The South Shore Technical High School Council is meeting to develop a School Improvement Plan and discuss student services. The body will also address community service and English Language Learner (ELL) goals.

• Development of School Improvement Plan
• Implementation of community service for the next school year
• Review of offering specialists and electives
• Revision of corporate sponsorships
• Drafting of a goal regarding the ELL population

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The committee will review several policies and the Student Opportunity Act (SOA) Plan. Action items include votes on a donation for the MET program and out-of-state field trips. The committee may also enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy.

• Vote on Restraint Policy
• Vote on Student Opportunity Act (SOA) Plan Submission
• Vote on DePuy Synthes donation of an optical comparator for MET program
• Vote on out-of-state field trips to New Hampshire
• Executive Session regarding Unit A and B collective bargaining negotiations

Old Colony Planning Council

The council will discuss the FY ’25 budget and provide an update on the Regional Water Plan. Members are scheduled to take action on transportation improvement program (TIP) amendments and proclamations.

• FY ’25 Budget discussion
• FFY 2024-2028 TIP Amendment 3 (Action Item)
• FFY 2025-2029 TIP (Action Item)
• Regional Water Plan Update
• Bike Month and Older Americans Act Proclamations

Select Board

The Select Board will act on a one-day liquor license for Old Colony Brewing and nominate a representative for the OCES Board of Directors. Members will also review the Annual Town Meeting warrant and a draft by-law for the 3A MBTA Communities Zoning Overlay District.

• One-day liquor license application for Old Colony Brewing for the 6/8/24 Whitman Day event
• Nomination of Mary Holland to the OCES Board of Directors
• Appointment of checkers for the May 6, 2024, Annual Town Meeting
• 3A MBTA Communities Zoning Overlay District draft by-law
• Collective bargaining strategy for the Whitman Fire Union and Fire Chief

Old Colony Planning Council

The OPEB Trust Committee is meeting to review the current status of the OPEB account and determine next steps. The agenda consists of standing procedural items and open discussion.

• Review of current status of OPEB Account

Old Colony Planning Council

The Finance-Audit Committee will meet to review the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025. The body will also consider the March 2024 meeting minutes and financial reports.

• FY 2025 Proposed Budget
• March 2024 Financials
• March 2024 Meeting Minutes

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to discuss the MBTA Communities Act. The agenda also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and administrative items.

• MBTA Communities Act discussion

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on April 22, 2024, to consider a petition by Jeffrey Bailey for variances from zoning sections 240-6.5 and 240-5.4. The applicant proposes to subdivide the property into two lots, keep the existing duplex on Lot 1, and build a single-family home on Lot 2.

• Public hearing for variances from Section 240-6.5 & 240-5.4
• Subdivision of property at 545 Franklin Street into two lots
• Retain existing duplex on Lot 1
• Construct single-family dwelling on Lot 2

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a petition from 26 Carver Street Realty Trust. The proposal seeks a special permit and site plan approval to convert existing office space into a studio apartment.

• Special Permit and Site Plan Approval for 26 Carver Street conversion

DPW Building Committee

The DPW Building Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and receive updates on construction progress. The committee will also discuss special legislation funding.

• Special Legislation Funding Update
• Construction Progress report

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold public hearings for two property petitions. One request seeks to subdivide 545 Franklin Street into two lots, while another proposes converting office space at 26 Carver Street into a studio apartment.

• Variance request to subdivide 545 Franklin Street into two lots
• Proposal for a single-family dwelling on Lot 2 of 545 Franklin Street
• Special Permit and Site Plan Approval for office conversion at 26 Carver Street

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to plan upcoming seasonal events and review the hiring process. The body will also discuss potential program cuts resulting from budget reductions.

• Easter Event
• Movie Night
• 4th of July Event
• Hiring Process
• Summer Pool/Park Program budget cuts

Board of Registrars

The Board of Registrars will conduct reorganization and establish specific persons for duties. The agenda also includes the appointment of Assistant Registrars and the use of facsimile stamps.

• Board reorganization
• Appointment of Assistant Registrars
• Use of facsimile stamps

Public Works Commission

The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive operational updates from superintendents. The agenda also includes commitments and both new and old business.

• Approval of March 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• Superintendents operational updates

Old Colony Planning Council

The Legislative Committee is meeting to review minutes from February 2024 and discuss legislative priorities. The body will also plan for a Legislative Breakfast.

• Review of February 2024 Legislative Meeting minutes
• Discussion of legislative priorities
• Planning for Legislative Breakfast

Old Colony Planning Council

The Old Colony MPO is reviewing adjustments to the FFY 2024-2028 Transportation Improvement Program, including a Brockton project. The body will also consider endorsements for self-certification compliance statements regarding the Global Warming Solutions Act and the metropolitan transportation planning process.

• FFY 2024-2028 TIP Amendment 3 (Brockton Project) review
• FFY 2025-2029 TIP review
• Global Warming Solutions Act compliance statement endorsement
• Metropolitan Transportation Planning Process compliance statement endorsement
• MassDOT Capital Investment Plan development process discussion

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to approve minutes and sign warrants. The body will conduct scheduled public hearings and review site inspections to make project decisions.

• Public hearings for Notices of Intent
• Review of site inspections and new materials
• Votes on projects

Whitman Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is meeting to review administrative items and discuss several local history projects. The body will address the Whitman anniversary celebration and the Whitman History Museum.

• Demolition delay laws of other towns
• CPA grant and house plaques
• Collaboration with VA on street signs
• Whitman anniversary celebration
• Memorial arch at fire station

Cultural Council

The Whitman Cultural Council will meet via Zoom to discuss the summer concert series and plans for Whitman Day 2024. The meeting also includes a section for new business.

• Summer concert series
• Whitman Day 2024 discussion

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to approve minutes from the March 11, 2024 meeting. The board will also accept reports from the health inspector and public health nurse. Additionally, members will review issued permits and licenses.

• Approval of March 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Acceptance of Health Inspector’s Report
• Acceptance of Public Health Nurse’s Report
• Review/approval of permits and licenses

Select Board

The Board of Selectmen will vote on placing two specific questions on the May 18, 2024, Annual Town Election ballot. These items concern school funding and the status of the Treasurer-Collector position.

• Proposed ballot question to assess an additional $509,212 in taxes for the Whitman-Hanson Regional School District Operating Expense
• Proposed ballot question to change the elected Treasurer-Collector to an appointed position

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining for Units A and B. The committee will also vote to review minutes from several executive sessions held between December 2023 and April 2024.

• Collective bargaining strategy for Units A and B
• Review of executive session minutes from Dec 20, 2023, through April 4, 2024

Plymouth County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition

The Executive Committee will meet remotely to review budget updates and DPH and HMCC reports. The body will also discuss BP1 and concurrence, as well as EDS and Mass Care plans.

• Approval of February and March 2024 meeting minutes
• Budget updates
• Discussion on BP1 and Concurrence
• DPH and HMCC general updates
• Updates on EDS Plans and Mass Care

Capital Committee

The Capital Committee will review submitted capital requests and a 5-year capital needs request spreadsheet. The body will also discuss lessons learned from the 2024 budget cycle and the committee's mission statement.

• Review of submitted Capital Requests
• Review and discussion of 5-year capital needs request spreadsheet
• Discussion of 2024 budget cycle lessons learned
• Discussion of committee mission statement and purview
• Conversation on adapting Robert’s Rules of Order for meetings

Plymouth County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition

The coalition will meet remotely to discuss budget updates and public health preparedness. The body is scheduled to hold a concurrence vote regarding BP1.

• BP1 Discussion & Concurrence Vote
• Budget Updates
• DPH Updates
• HMCC Updates
• EDS Plans and Mass Care updates

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The South Shore Technical High School Council is meeting to review SIP survey results and introduce NEASC standards. The body will begin drafting the 2024-25 School Improvement Plan (SIP).

• Review of SIP Survey
• Introduction of NEASC Standards Based SIP Structure
• Drafting of 2024-25 SIP

Whitman Council on Aging

The Whitman Council on Aging is meeting to approve minutes from March 13, 2024. The body will review reports from OCES and Self-Help, and discuss building maintenance, programs, activities, and transportation.

• Approval of March 13, 2024 meeting minutes
• OCES and Self-Help committee reports
• Discussion of building maintenance
• Discussion of programs and activities
• Discussion of transportation

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public meeting regarding a junk dealer's license application for Gold Star Treasures Antique Mall. The board is also scheduled to meet with DPW Commissioners to discuss the South Avenue reconstruction project. Additionally, the board will act on various annual license renewals and a one-day liquor license request.

• Public meeting for Gold Star Treasures Antique Mall junk dealer's license at 356A South Avenue
• Joint meeting with DPW Commissioners regarding South Avenue reconstruction project
• One-day liquor license request for Mimi’s Closet Boutique for 4/28/24
• Annual license renewals for Fuel Storage ($20/tank), Junk Collector's ($50), Junk Dealer's ($50), and Pool Table ($75/table)
• Collective bargaining sessions with MassCOP

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to discuss the MBTA Communities Act. The agenda also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and administrative items regarding mail and payroll.

• Discussion of MBTA Communities Act

Whitman Housing Authority

The Whitman Housing Authority will review financial reports and vote on several administrative updates. The board will consider new minimum wage rates and HUD's 2024 income limits and fair market rents.

• Vote to accept new minimum wage rates effective April 1, 2024
• Vote to accept HUD's PY 2024 Income Limits
• Vote to accept HUD's FY 2024 Fair Market Rents
• Vote to accept Cert. of Substantial and Final Completion on Project No. 338087
• Vote to accept Public Housing Notice for Mass Housing Partnership Technical Assistance Vacant Land Development

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The School Committee will meet to discuss the FY25 budget and unpaid bills. The body is scheduled to vote on the school calendar. The Superintendent will also distribute an evaluation document.

• Vote to approve the school calendar
• FY25 Budget discussion
• Business Department update on unpaid bills
• Distribution of the Superintendent’s Evaluation Document

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposed amendment to the Protective Zoning Bylaw. This amendment would establish an MBTA Communities Overlay District to create multifamily housing options near the Whitman MBTA Station.

• Proposed amendment to Chapter 240 of the Protective Zoning Bylaw
• Establishment of an MBTA Communities Overlay District
• Proposed regulations for multifamily housing density and dimensional standards
• Proposed requirements for affordable housing and off-street parking

South Shore Educational Collaborative

The Board will vote on the FY2024 financial summary and the FY2025 budget. Members will also discuss a membership request from Abington public schools.

• FY2024 Financial summary vote
• FY2025 Budget consideration vote
• Abington public school membership request discussion
• Executive Session for personnel matters and negotiations

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The South Shore Regional School District Committee Cohasset Negotiations Subcommittee will meet to discuss collective bargaining strategy. The meeting includes a vote to enter Executive Session to avoid impacting the committee's bargaining position.

• Discussion of strategy for Collective Bargaining negotiations for Units A and B

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The South Shore Regional Vocational School District Policy Review Subcommittee is meeting to review suggested changes to the Policy Manual. The committee will vote on updates across sections A, B, D, E, F, and G.

• Review of budget adoption and transfer policies (DBG, DB!, DBJ, DBI-1)
• Review of purchasing and procurement requirements (DJ, DI-1, DJA, DIA-1)
• Review of staff ethics, conduct, and leave policies (GBEA, SBEB, GBGE, GBGF)
• Review of school food service and nutrition programs (EF-R, EFC, EFD)
• Review of facilities planning and naming (FA-E, FB, FF)

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The Construction Management at Risk Selection Committee is meeting to review Statement of Qualification submissions. The body will vote on which firms are qualified to receive Requests for Proposals (RFP) and discuss the schedule for interviews and selection.

• Review of Construction Manager Statement of Qualification submissions
• Vote on firms qualified to receive Request for Proposals
• Discussion of CM proposal ranking and interview schedule

Old Colony Planning Council

The Old Colony Joint Transportation Committee is meeting to review the preferred set of projects for the FFY 2025-2029 Transportation Improvement Program. The body will also discuss the FFY 2025 Unified Planning Work Program and a traffic volumes report covering 1993-2023.

• Review of preferred projects for FFY 2025-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
• Discussion of the FFY 2025 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) project universe
• Presentation of the Old Colony Traffic Volumes Report, 1993-2023
• Informational update on Adjustment 2 of the FFY 2024-2028 TIP implementation
• Reports from BAT, GATRA, and the South Coast Rail (SCR) Project

South Shore Recycling Cooperative

The South Shore Recycling Cooperative will meet to vote on a MassDEP Grant Agreement for a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) depot and a hauling contract. The body will also consider extending the Trident HHW contract through June 2025. Other discussions include mattress recycling and product stewardship legislation.

• Vote to sign MassDEP Grant Agreement for HHW Depot
• Vote to extend Trident HHW Contract from January to June 2025
• Vote to award hauling contract
• Presentation by Erik Dyson of HandUp Mattress Recycling
• Discussion on continuing hybrid meetings versus switching to in-person only

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review previous meeting minutes and discuss outstanding FY24 personal property invoices involving Catalis/Patriot. The agenda includes executive sessions regarding real estate and personal property abatement applications, personal exemptions, an Appellate Tax Board case, and personnel discussion.

• Review of March 12, 2024 minutes
• FY24 Personal Property vendor review (Catalis/Patriot)
• Real Estate & Personal Property Abatement Applications
• Personal Exemptions
• Appellate Tax Board FY23 Case

Community Preservation Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the Town Meeting Warrant. Members will also plan an informational meeting and article for June.

• Town Meeting Warrant discussion
• Planning for June informational meeting and article

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and sign warrants. The body will conduct scheduled public hearings and review site inspections to make decisions on projects.

• Approval of 3/19/2024 meeting minutes
• Public hearings for Notices of Intent
• Review of site inspections and new materials

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The Negotiations Subcommittee 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

Capital Committee

The Capital Committee will review submitted capital requests and a 5-year capital needs request spreadsheet. Members will also discuss lessons learned from the 2024 budget cycle and the committee's mission statement.

• Review of submitted capital requests
• Discussion of 5-year capital needs request spreadsheet
• Review of 2024 budget cycle lessons learned
• Discussion of committee mission statement and purview
• Discussion on adapting Robert’s Rules of Order

Central Plymouth County Water District Committee

The Central Plymouth County Water District Commission will discuss and vote on the scope for continued Silver Lake monitoring and dredge equipment. The body will also review updates regarding the Old Colony Planning Council Water Study and Monponsett Pond management.

• Vote for updated RFR scope for continued Silver Lake monitoring
• Vote on dredge equipment
• Discussion of water level automation in Monponsett Pond System
• Update on Old Colony Planning Council Water Study
• Update on Monponsett Pond Management discussion with Lucia Gumbs

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a joint meeting with the Finance Committee and a public meeting regarding an auto dealer license. The board will also act on several requests including a parade permit and a personnel reappointment.

• Application of Bros. RV for a Class II Auto Dealer’s License at 410 Bedford Street
• Right of first refusal for affordable housing unit at 100 Franklin Street
• Request to hold the Annual Memorial Day Parade on 5/27/24
• Reappointment of Michelle Winnett as Registrar
• Collective bargaining sessions with MassCOP and Whitman Firefighters Union, Local 1769

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman Middle School Building Committee will meet to review monthly reports and financial updates. The committee will also receive updates from the designer regarding cost estimating documents and MSBA submissions.

• Review of MSBA monthly report and financial review
• Designer update on cost estimating documents and MSBA submission steps
• Payment of invoices
• Website update for https://wmsproject.org/

Whitman Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is meeting to review old business including grant submissions and demolition delay laws. New business includes discussions on the Whitman Museum, anniversary celebrations, and collaboration with the Veterans' Administration regarding street signs.

• Submission of grant to MHC
• CPA grant and house plaques
• Collaboration with Veterans' Administration on street signs
• Whitman anniversary celebration
• Whitman Museum

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to review a ZBA application for 7 Marble St. and continue discussions on the MBTA Communities Act and subdivision streetlight requirements.

• ZBA Application for 7 Marble St.
• MBTA Communities Act discussion
• Streetlight requirements in sub-divisions discussion

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The committee is meeting virtually to review program updates and budget needs. Discussions include shop requirements for the MSBA project and current co-op placements for the Class of 2024.

• Approval of Fall 2023 minutes
• MSBA project shop needs regarding space, layout, and equipment
• CTI job fair and hiring discussions
• Review of Class of 2024 Co-op data
• Budget and long-term capital needs

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Whitman Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on March 25, 2024, to review applications for three properties and discuss a proposed zoning amendment. The board will also approve minutes from prior meetings and address other business. The proposed multi-family overlay district zoning amendment would establish new regulations for multi-family housing in Whitman.

• New business review at 531-535 Washington Street
• New business review at 715 South Avenue
• Old business review at 159 Auburn Street
• Discussion of a proposed multi-family overlay district zoning amendment

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Whitman Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on March 25, 2024, at Lower Town Hall. At 7:00 p.m., the board will review a site plan approval request by 531 Millies, LLC to add space to an existing building at 531-535 Washington Street. At 7:30 p.m., the board will consider a special permit from BLR Built LLC to build a two-family dwelling on Lot 7 of 715 South Avenue.

• Public hearing at 7:00 p.m. for a site plan approval by 531 Millies, LLC to add to the building at 531-535 Washington Street
• Public hearing at 7:30 p.m. for a special permit by BLR Built LLC to construct a two-family dwelling at 715 South Avenue Lot 7