Whitman public meetings in 2025

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors and Select Board will hold a joint meeting to fill a vacancy on the Board of Assessors. The body will also consider the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Vote to appoint a new member to the Board of Assessors vacancy

Planning Board

The Whitman Planning Board will consider approval of the minutes from its meetings on October 14, October 28, and November 25. It will also address any old business and new business items within its jurisdiction, and conduct routine review of mail, minutes, and payroll. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approve minutes from 10/14, 10/28, and 11/25 meetings

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee will meet in a virtual executive session. The body will conduct strategy sessions regarding contract negotiations with the Superintendent of Schools.

• Contract negotiations with the Superintendent of Schools

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman-Hanson Regional School District Warrant Subcommittee will meet to review financial warrants for Food Services, Payroll, and Accounts Payable, as well as warrants for Whitman Middle School. The meeting is scheduled for 10 A.M. on December 22, 2025, at Whitman-Hanson Regional High School.

• Review of Food Services, Payroll, and Accounts Payable warrants
• Review of Whitman Middle School warrants
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• Meeting at Whitman-Hanson Regional High School, 600 Franklin Street

Cultural Council

The Whitman Cultural Council will meet remotely on December 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET. The agenda item is to discuss and vote on granting the remaining money from a grant. No other topics are listed.

• Discuss and vote on granting remaining grant money

Whitman Housing Authority

The Whitman Housing Authority will meet on December 17, 2025 at the Harvard Court Community Room. The board will consider and vote on proposed changes to the FY2026 budget. After the vote, the meeting will be adjourned.

• Board vote on FY2026 budget changes

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to approve and sign several FY2026 financial documents. The board will also review a late application for a FY2025 real estate abatement.

• FY2026 Real Estate and Personal Property Commitment and Warrants
• FY2026 Real Estate Exemptions
• FY2026 Senior Work Off
• FY2025 Real Estate notice of late application for abatement

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee meeting will include student presentations and field‑trip requests. The committee will consider district reports that include a Food Services Agreement, a Competency Determination Policy for the high school, the Academic School Year Calendar, and an Intermunicipal Agreement. Subcommittee reports on budget, building, operations, capital, warrant, policy, and the Pilgrim Area Collaborative will be presented. An executive session will be held to discuss strategy and negotiations with nonunion personnel.

• Food Services Agreement (District Report)
• Whitman‑Hanson Regional High School Competency Determination Policy (Approval)
• Academic School Year Calendar (Approval)
• Intermunicipal Agreement (Approval)
• Executive Session on nonunion personnel negotiations

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman-Hanson Regional School District Policy Subcommittee will meet to review the draft criteria for the Policy Advisory Group. The committee will also review Section E: Support Services of the policy manual and discuss the scope of future meetings.

• Review of Draft Criteria for Policy Advisory Group
• Review of Section E: Support Services of the Policy Manual
• Motion to table review of Section F: Facilities Development and Section I: Instructional Program until February 2026
• Motion to table review of policies not aligned with MASC recommendations until the second Policy Advisory Group meeting

Whitman Finance Committee

The Whitman Finance Committee will vote on outstanding meeting minutes and note the FY26 reserve fund of $35,000. It will schedule multiple FY27 budget review meetings on the agenda. The committee will also receive reports from several subcommittees and an update from the Town Administrator.

• Vote on outstanding meeting minutes
• Reserve Fund for FY26 set at $35,000
• FY27 budget review meetings at 6:45 pm, 7:15 pm, and 8:00 pm
• Subcommittee reports: Capital Committee, Regional School District Agreement Amendment, Middle School Building Committee, Public Works Department Building Committee, WHRSD audit
• Town Administrator update

Conservation Commission

The Whitman Conservation Commission met on December 16, 2025 at the town hall. The agenda included signing warrants and payroll, a report on site inspections and new materials, and a review of the December 2 meeting minutes. Commissioners were scheduled to make decisions and votes on projects as needed and to review a proposed bylaw before adjourning.

• Sign warrants and payroll
• Report on site inspections and new materials
• Review of meeting minutes from 12/2
• Decisions and votes on projects as needed
• Bylaw proposal review

Whitman Historical Commission

The Whitman Historical Commission will review correspondence and notes from the prior meeting. The treasurer will present a financial report. Commissioners will brainstorm projects for 2026 and consider potential grant funding for those projects. Any additional new business will also be addressed.

• Correspondence
• Treasurer’s Report
• Brainstorm projects for 2026
• Potential grants for 2026
• New business

Whitman Finance Committee

The Whitman Finance Committee will hold a joint meeting with the Select Board on Monday, December 15, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Town Hall Select Board Room. The agenda includes approving previous minutes and addressing new, old, and other business.

• Joint meeting with Select Board
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Town Hall Select Board Room, 54 South Avenue

Cultural Council

The Whitman Cultural Council is meeting remotely to continue the approval and denial process for FY26 grants.

• FY26 Grant approval/denial process

Cultural Council

The Whitman Cultural Council will meet virtually to continue a discussion regarding WCC grants. This is the second part of a continued discussion.

• WCC Grant Discussion Part Two Continued

Board of Assessors

The Whitman Board of Assessors, meeting jointly with the Select Board, will consider appointing a new member to fill a vacancy on the Board. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from prior meetings and routine items.

• Appointment of a member to fill vacancy on the Board of Assessors
• Approval of minutes of previous meeting(s)

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman-Hanson Regional School District Unit D Negotiations Subcommittee will hold an executive session. The session will focus on strategy related to collective bargaining or litigation that could affect the public body's position. No formal decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy for Unit D

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review monthly reports and approve minutes. The board is scheduled to discuss the ongoing hiring process for an Assistant Director and receive staffing updates.

• Discussion of Assistant Director hiring process
• Staffing updates
• Panic Alert Button update

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Warrant Subcommittee will meet to organize and review the warrants from December 10, 2025. The body will also determine the date for its next meeting.

• Review and approval of 12/10/25 Warrants

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will vote on its official mission statement. Members will also meet with OCPC representatives to discuss the Whitman Downtown Development Earmark and other economic opportunities.

• Vote on Economic Development Committee Mission
• Discussion on Whitman Downtown Development Earmark with OCPC guests
• Discussion of future focus areas including streamlining permitting and town-owned properties
• Discussion of solar/battery PILOTs and data centers

Public Works Commission

The Whitman Public Works Commission will review and possibly act on complaints or charges against a public officer, employee, staff member, or individual. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving minutes from 11/12/2025, a step raise for T. Blinn, abatements, and operational updates from superintendents. An executive session will discuss collective bargaining strategy for non‑union personnel.

• Approve meeting minutes for 11/12/2025
• Step raise – T. Blinn
• Abatements
• Superintendents operational updates
• Executive session to consider discipline or dismissal of a public employee

Capital Committee

The Capital Committee will meet on December 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM in the Select Board’s meeting room, 2nd floor, 54 South Avenue, Whitman, MA. The agenda includes approval of the meeting minutes and review of capital request submissions. The committee may also discuss any other items related to its responsibilities.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Capital request submissions
• Other discussions related to the Capital Committee

Cultural Council

The Whitman Cultural Council will meet virtually to discuss grants. The primary focus of the meeting is the start of the approval and denial process for FY26 grants.

• FY26 Grant approval/denial process

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The South Shore Technical High School Council will meet to discuss Goal 2 regarding support for the growing English Language Learner (ELL) population. The meeting will also focus on the away game culture goal.

• Discussion on Goal 2: Support Growing ELL Population
• Discussion on away game culture goal

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee Budget Subcommittee will meet on Dec. 10, 2025 at Whitman‑Hanson Regional High School, COM Room 201. The agenda includes public comment, updates on the FY26 budget, a FY27 budget update, and reports on the FY25 end‑of‑year, the subcommittee’s scope, and the district’s five‑year plan. No specific decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Public comment
• FY26 budget update
• FY27 budget update
• FY25 end‑of‑year report
• Five‑year plan discussion

Whitman Finance Committee

The Whitman Finance Committee will vote on outstanding meeting minutes, consider the FY26 reserve fund of $35,000, and schedule FY27 budget review sessions. Subcommittee reports—including the Capital Committee and the Regional School District Agreement Amendment—will be presented. A public forum is open for any agenda items, and the Town Administrator will give an update.

• Vote on outstanding meeting minutes
• FY26 reserve fund set at $35,000
• Schedule FY27 budget review meetings (6:45 pm Building Dept., 7:15 pm FinCom, 7:30 pm Council on Aging, 7:45 pm Veterans’ Services, 8:00 pm FinCom)
• Subcommittee reports: Capital Committee, Regional School District Agreement Amendment, Middle School Building Committee, Public Works Dept. Building Committee, WHRSD audit
• Public forum with open agenda

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to approve FY 2026 real estate exemptions and a commitment from the RMV. The board will also discuss the FY 2027 Budget and announce a vacancy for the Principal Assessor position.

• Approval of FY 2026 RE Exemptions
• Approval of Commitment 2025-6 from RMV
• Announcement of Principal Assessor Vacancy
• Discussion of FY 2027 Budget
• Review of Motor Vehicle Excise Abatement Packet

Central Plymouth County Water District Committee

The Central Plymouth County Water District Committee will receive a finance report that includes two consulting invoices, TRC Inv #722626 for $741.58 and TRC Inv #730966 for $10,302.76. The body will get an update on a funding request to Senator Brady and the legislative delegation. Additional updates will cover dredge equipment needs, Silver Lake sample monitoring services, the OCPC Water Study, and legal strategy concerning the Silver Lake Pumping Station. No formal actions are listed on the agenda.

• Finance report: TRC Inv #722626 – $741.58 consulting
• Finance report: TRC Inv #730966 – $10,302.76 consulting
• Update on funding request to Senator Brady and legislative delegation
• Update on dredge equipment needs and plan for use
• Updates on Silver Lake monitoring services and OCPC Water Study

DPW Building Committee

The Whitman DPW Building Committee meeting will consider approving the minutes from the November 17 meeting, recommend and approve payments, examine remaining punchlist items, discuss the OPM/architect completion status, and conduct final scoring of projects.

• Approve meeting minutes from 11/17
• Payment recommendation and approval
• Review remaining punchlist items
• OPM/architect completion discussion
• Final scoring of projects

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman‑Hanson Regional School Committee will hold an executive session on Dec. 8, 2025. Committee members will discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining and any related litigation. They will also plan negotiations with non‑union personnel. The session is closed to the public under open‑meeting law provisions.

• Strategy discussion on collective bargaining and potential litigation
• Strategy session for negotiations with non‑union personnel

South Shore Educational Collaborative

The South Shore Educational Collaborative Board will meet on December 5, 2025, to discuss financial reports, approve minutes, and vote on appointments.

• Approval of September 26, 2025 meeting minutes
• Annual Report
• Approval of Appointments
• FY 26 Financial Report
• Executive Session

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee Policy Subcommittee will consider a motion to table an in‑depth review of Sections E, F, and I of its Policy Manual. The committee will also review discussion points from the December 3 School Committee meeting and examine policies identified as no longer relevant or not being followed. Finally, the subcommittee will set the scope for its next meeting on December 18.

• Motion to table in‑depth review of Sections E, F, and I of the Policy Manual
• Review discussion on policies from the December 3 School Committee meeting
• Examine policies identified as no longer relevant or not being followed
• Determine scope for the next subcommittee meeting on December 18

Whitman Aid to the Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund Committee

The Whitman Aid to the Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund Committee will meet on December 3, 2025. The agenda includes reviewing minutes from the October 8 and November 19 meetings, an update on the donation account balance, and a vote to reorganize the committee. No new business is scheduled, and the committee will set the date for its next meeting.

• Review minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting
• Review minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting
• Update of donation account balance (as of Dec.)
• Vote on reorganizing the committee
• Set date for the next meeting

Whitman Aid to the Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund Committee

The committee will review meeting minutes and the donation account balance as of December 1. Members will also vote on re-organizing the committee.

• Vote on re-organizing the committee
• Update of Donation Account Balance as of Dec. 1

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman-Hanson Regional School Operations and Capital Subcommittee will meet on Dec. 3, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the high school library at 600 Franklin Street. The agenda includes a Facilities Update and a Technology Update, followed by adjournment. No specific decisions are listed.

• Facilities Update
• Technology Update

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee will meet to discuss the budget, policy updates, and field trip requests. The meeting includes reports from the superintendent and business office.

• Discussion of competency determination policy (second read)
• Field trip requests for Whitman Middle School and High School
• Approval of donations from the Valachovic Family
• Superintendent's report on Department of Revenue and DESE
• Formation of warrant and policy subcommittees

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Operations and Capital Subcommittee will meet on December 3, 2025 at the Whitman‑Hanson Regional High School Library. The agenda includes approval of the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes and reviews of equipment rental costs, vehicle decommissioning, paving and painting line bids, and a proposed equipment rental agreement between Hanson and Whitman. The subcommittee will also request attendance at a transportation coordinator meeting for updates on First Student bus bids. The meeting will end with a technology update and adjournment.

• Approval of September 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of current equipment rental costs and options
• Discussion of decommissioning vehicles, including insurance cost
• Consideration of a mutually beneficial equipment rental agreement between Hanson and Whitman
• Request attendance at transportation coordinator meeting for First Student bus bid updates

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee will discuss additional minimum aid for the FY26 budget and review results from meetings with the DOR and DESE. The body will also consider the formation of warrant and audit exploratory subcommittees.

• Donation of 9th Generation Apple iPad to the Preschool Academy
• Donation of a small tent for the Hanson Middle School Cross Country/Track and Field Team
• Field trip requests for Whitman Middle School 8th Grade (NYC/Philadelphia) and the Global Travel Program
• Formation of Warrant and Audit Exploratory subcommittees
• Second read of the Competency Determination Policy

Whitman Finance Committee

The Whitman Finance Committee will vote on the previous meeting minutes, note a $35,000 reserve fund for FY26, and begin FY27 budget review meetings. The committee will also discuss water and sewer issues and highway/tree projects with the Public Works Department. Subcommittee reports from the Capital Committee, Regional School District Agreement Amendment, Middle School Bidding Committee, Public Works Building Committee, and a WERSD audit will be presented.

• Reserve Fund for FY26 set at $35,000
• FY27 Budget Review meetings scheduled
• Public Works Department discussion on water and sewer
• Public Works Department discussion on highway and tree projects
• Subcommittee reports: Capital Committee, Regional School District Agreement Amendment, Middle School Bidding Committee, Public Works Building Committee, WERSD audit

Conservation Commission

The Whitman Conservation Commission will meet to review bylaws and site inspections. The body will consider decisions and votes on two specific project applications.

• Franklin Street Lot 2 NOI
• Bedford Street ANRAD
• Bylaw Review

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee will meet to discuss collective bargaining strategy for Unit D employees. The session is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2025, at Whitman-Hanson Regional High School.

• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy for Unit D
• Meeting location: Whitman-Hanson Regional High School, 600 Franklin Street
• Meeting time: 3:30 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2025

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Whitman Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to discuss a matter at 356 South Avenue and review potential amendments to the Zoning By-law. The session will also include the approval of prior meeting minutes and an executive session regarding nonunion personnel negotiations.

• Discussion of 356 South Avenue
• Review of potential Zoning By-law amendments
• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Executive session for nonunion personnel negotiations

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on Dec. 1, 2025 at 7 p.m. in Lower Town Hall. The hearing concerns a petition by W.D. Walker Development for a Special Permit under Section 240‑5.4.2(9) and a Site Plan Approval under Section 240‑7.2. The request seeks to allow a tattoo parlor at 356 South Avenue.

• Public hearing on special permit and site plan approval for a tattoo parlor at 356 South Avenue (petition by W.D. Walker Development)

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman‑Hanson Regional School Committee will meet on November 25, 2025 at 600 Franklin Street. The agenda includes a public statement, a reorganization of the committee’s officer positions, and a public comment period limited to three minutes per speaker (up to sixty minutes total). The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Public Statement from the School Committee
• Reorganization of the School Committee (Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer)
• Public Comment period – max 3 minutes per speaker, total 60 minutes

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Unit C Negotiations Subcommittee will meet to discuss collective bargaining. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss strategy regarding these negotiations.

• Executive session regarding collective bargaining for Unit C

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Unit D Negotiations Subcommittee will meet to discuss collective bargaining. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss strategy regarding the WHEA Collective Bargaining for Unit D.

• Executive session regarding WHEA Collective Bargaining: Unit D

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to approve payroll, warrants, and previous meeting minutes. The session includes discussions on the transition to a new director and the posting for an Assistant Director position.

• Transition to new director 2025
• Posting of Assistant Director position
• Request for four new laptops
• Update on Panic Alert Button
• Friends of the Library book sale update

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman‑Hanson Regional School Committee Policy Subcommittee will meet to review and make recommendations on sections D (Fiscal Management), E (Support Services) and F (Facilities Development) of its policy manual. The committee will also discuss the Instructional Program portion of the manual and assign sections for the next meeting. Public comment is scheduled before the reviews.

• Review and recommend changes to Section D: Fiscal Management
• Review and recommend changes to Section E: Support Services
• Review and recommend changes to Section F: Facilities Development
• Discuss the Instructional Program section of the Policy Manual
• Assign sections for discussion at the next meeting

Economic Development Committee

The Whitman Economic Development Committee will review its mission, consider a re‑organization, and discuss short‑ and long‑term development goals. Members will also identify state and regional guests to invite and consider the OCPC and Whitman Downtown Development earmark. The meeting will set the date for the next session.

• Committee re‑organization
• Economic Development Committee mission review
• Discussion of short‑ and long‑term development goals
• Identify state and regional guests to invite
• Review of OCPC and Whitman Downtown Development earmark

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The Joint School Committee and School Building Committee will meet to review building project updates and approve invoices. The School Committee will vote on FY26 amended assessments and the disposal of surplus manufacturing engineering technology equipment.

• Vote on FY26 Amended Assessments for Chapter 70 Funding
• Vote on surplus Manufacturing Engineering Technology equipment (Mitutoyo Crysta Plus M574 CMM and Certified Comparator Products CCP CC-16)
• Review of Clean Energy Center Grant and Entitlement Grants (Perkins, Title 1, 2A, 4, Special Education)
• School Building Committee invoice review and approvals
• Vote on August 27 and October 15, 2025 School Building Committee minutes

Whitman Aid to the Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund Committee

The Whitman Aid to the Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund Committee will meet to discuss payment methods and donation account updates. The committee is scheduled to vote on application revisions and the reorganization of the committee.

• Final vote to approve application revisions
• Vote on re-organizing the committee
• Discussion on creating a "Friends of the Elderly & Disabled" non-profit group
• Updates on online payment ability and mailing checks to Town Hall
• Update on adding donation boxes to Personal Property and Motor Vehicle Excise bills

South Shore Recycling Cooperative

The South Shore Recycling Cooperative will hold a hybrid meeting to review updates on curbside food waste collection and the HHW Depot, and to discuss meeting locations and speakers.

• Approve minutes from October 15, 2025
• Vote on Grinding-screening IFB
• Review Executive Director’s Report
• Review Website redesign
• Review Curbside food waste collection update

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee will meet to approve minutes from October, discuss updates from the Business Office and Superintendent, and review policy and budget subcommittee reports. The meeting includes a public comment period and an executive session.

• Approval of October 8 and October 30, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of competency determination policy (second read)
• Review of Budget Subcommittee report
• Approval of a 9th Generation Apple iPad donation from the Valachovic Family
• Field trip request for Whitman Middle School 8th grade to New York City and Philadelphia

Whitman Council on Aging

The Whitman Council on Aging will meet to approve minutes from October 8, 2025, and review committee reports. The body will discuss old business regarding building maintenance, transportation, and programs and activities.

• Approval of October 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• OCES and Self-Help committee reports
• Discussion of building maintenance
• Discussion of transportation
• Discussion of programs and activities

Whitman Finance Committee

The Whitman Finance Committee will convene to approve minutes from October 28, 2025, and discuss the schedule for future budget meetings as well as available free cash for Fiscal Year 2027. The agenda includes reports from various subcommittees, including the Whitman Middle School Building Committee and the Regional Agreement Committee.

• Approve minutes from October 28, 2025
• Discuss Finance Committee Budget Meeting Schedule
• Discuss Free Cash available for FY27
• Subcommittee Reports: Whitman Middle School Building Committee
• Subcommittee Reports: Regional Agreement Committee

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to sign warrants and payroll and conduct a bylaw review. The body will also report on site inspections and vote on projects as needed.

• Bylaw review
• Site inspection reports
• Project votes

Old Colony Planning Council

The Old Colony Planning Council will discuss amendments to the 2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program and the 2026 Unified Planning Work Program. The body will also review the 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan goals and the 3C Memorandum of Understanding.

• TIP Amendment 1: Revise cost for Abington intersection improvements at Hancock Street and Chestnut
• TIP Amendment 1: Add Brockton Downtown Transportation Technology Project (SMART)
• TIP Amendment 1: Add Brockton Downtown Brockton Improvements (RAISE)
• TIP Amendment 1: Add Plymouth design and construction of two culverts and removal of one (Town Brook Stream)
• UPWP Amendment 1: Add Old Colony Prioritization Process Pilot Program (PPPP)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will consider filling a vacant seat by appointing Debbie Krupczak as interim assessor. It will also vote on tax classification recommendations for fiscal year 2026 and hear a presentation of those recommendations for the Select Board. Additional items include payroll and motor vehicle excise abatement reports and vendor invoice warrants.

• Appointment of Debbie Krupczak as interim assessor to fill board vacancy
• Vote on tax classification recommendations for FY26
• Presentation of FY26 tax classification recommendations to the Select Board
• Review of payroll warrant and motor vehicle excise abatement packet reports/listings
• Consideration of vendor warrants for invoices

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman Middle School Building Committee will hold a public meeting on November 18, 2025 at the Whitman‑Hanson Regional High School Library. The agenda includes public comment, approval of minutes from September 22 and October 21, a funding update and an OPM update that may require a vote, and setting the date for the next meeting. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Public comment period
• Approve meeting minutes for 9/22 and 10/21
• Funding update (potential vote required)
• OPM update – construction status, financial review, schedule, tax‑consultant RFP (potential vote required)
• Determine next meeting date (12/15 or 12/22, 4:30 PM)

Planning Board

The Whitman Planning Board will first approve the minutes from meetings held on September 9, September 30, and October 14. It will then consider any old business items, though none are detailed. New business includes reviewing a Zoning Board of Appeals application for 356 South Ave. The board will also open and review mail, minutes, and payroll before adjourning.

• Approve minutes from 9/9, 9/30, and 10/14 meetings
• Review ZBA application for 356 South Ave
• Open and review mail
• Review payroll
• Adjournment

DPW Building Committee

The Whitman DPW Building Committee will meet to approve meeting minutes from October 27, 2025, and to consider payment recommendations and approvals. The meeting will take place at 54 South Avenue.

• Approve meeting minutes from 10/27
• Payment recommendation/approval
• Review remaining punchlist items
• Review OPM/Architect completion

Board of Health

The Whitman Board of Health will consider approving the minutes from its October 20, 2025 meeting. It will accept the Health Inspector’s Report and the Public Health Nurse’s Report. The board will review and approve any permits or licenses that have been issued. The agenda also includes discussion of internal board business.

• Approve meeting minutes for 10/20/2025 Board of Health meeting
• Accept Health Inspector’s Report
• Accept Public Health Nurse’s Report
• Review and approve permits/licenses as issued
• Discuss internal Board of Health business

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Whitman Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on November 17, 2025, to discuss Old Business items and approve prior meeting minutes. The session will include an executive session to discuss strategy for negotiations with nonunion personnel.

• Old Business: 159 Auburn Street
• Old Business: 342 Bedford Street
• Approve minutes from prior meetings
• Executive Session for nonunion personnel negotiations

Plymouth County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition

The Region SC Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition Executive Committee will meet via Zoom. The session includes updates on budgets, the Department of Public Health (DPH), and the Health Management Coordination Center (HMCC).

• Budget updates
• DPH updates
• HMCC updates
• Planner updates

Plymouth County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition

The coalition will meet via Zoom to receive updates on budgets and public health planning. The session includes reports from the DPH, HMCC, and the coalition planner.

• Budget updates
• DPH updates
• HMCC updates
• Planner updates
• Discussion of PYNP

Capital Committee

The Whitman Capital Committee will meet on November 12, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Select Board’s meeting room, 2nd floor, 54 South Avenue. The committee will consider approval of the previous meeting’s minutes. It will also review any capital request submissions and other matters related to the committee.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Review of capital request submissions
• Discussion of other Capital Committee matters

DPW Building Committee

The DPW Board of Commissioners will meet to review personnel step raises and water/sewer abatements. The committee will also discuss trash fees and a union request.

• Step raise for A. Wilson-Sikula
• Step raise for N. Maillet
• Water/Sewer Abatements
• Trash Fee
• Union Request

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee Budget Subcommittee meeting on Nov 12, 2025 will consider reorganizing the subcommittee and reviewing the fiscal year 2026 budget. No other agenda items are listed.

• Reorganization of Budget Subcommittee
• FY26 Review

Whitman Housing Authority

The board will meet to approve and certify the FY2026 budgets and the Executive Director's salary. Members will also review financial reports and internal policies regarding CORI and authority vehicles.

• Vote to approve and certify FY2026 Budgets
• Vote to approve and certify FY2026 Executive Director's Salary
• Review of Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Policy
• Review of Emergency Use of Authority Vehicles Policy
• Vote to accept FYE 2025 Performance Management Desk Review

Old Colony Planning Council

The Old Colony Planning Council will review Adjustment 1 and open a public comment period for Amendment 1 of the FY 2026‑2030 Transportation Improvement Program. It will also open a public comment period for Amendment 1 of the FY 2026 Unified Planning Work Program. Additional items include discussion of the FY 2028 Long Range Transportation Plan goals and the FY 2027‑2031 TIP development schedule.

• Review of Adjustment 1 and public comment period for Amendment 1 of the FY 2026‑2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
• Public review and comment period for Amendment 1 of the FY 2026 Unified Planning Work Program
• Discussion of goals, objectives, and performance targets for the FY 2028 Long Range Transportation Plan
• Review of park‑and‑ride utilization under the Congestion Management Process
• Presentation of development schedule and project universe for the FY 2027‑2031 Transportation Improvement Program

Old Colony Planning Council

The Old Colony Planning Council Executive Committee will consider two action items: approval of the July 2025 Executive Committee meeting minutes and review of the 2024‑2025 fiscal year audit report prepared by CliftonLarsenAllen. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, accessibility notices, and adjournment. No other specific business is listed.

• Approve July 2025 Executive Committee meeting minutes (action item)
• Review and act on 2024‑2025 FY audit report by CliftonLarsenAllen (action item)
• Other Business – reserved for matters not listed

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The South Shore Vocational Technical High School Program Advisory Committee will review minutes from Spring 2025 and then move to new business items. Topics include equipment moves and surplus decisions, curriculum adjustments for 2025‑2026, co‑op placement data, and budget and long‑term capital needs. The group will also consider the format for the upcoming Spring Advisory Meeting.

• List equipment proposed to move into the new building and items proposed for surplus
• Review and discuss 2025‑2026 curriculum adjustments and program IRCs
• Review current co‑op placements and opportunities for the Class of 2026
• Discuss budget, long‑term capital needs, awarded grants, and upcoming equipment purchases
• Decide format (in‑person or virtual) for the Spring Advisory Meeting

South Shore Regional School District Committee

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

• Budget update
• MSBA School Building Program discussion
• Approval of November 6, 2024 and May 6, 2025 meeting minutes

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The School Committee will meet to discuss school closures for FY25 and provide updates for FY26. The body is also scheduled to appoint a Budget Subcommittee.

• FY25 Closures
• FY26 Updates
• Appointment of Budget Subcommittee

Conservation Commission

The Whitman Conservation Commission will review a stop work order for the property at 159 Auburn. Commissioners will also sign warrants and payroll, review bylaws, and discuss site inspection reports and new materials. Additional project decisions and votes may be taken as needed.

• 159 Auburn Stop Work Order
• Sign warrants and payroll
• Bylaw review
• Report on site inspections and new materials
• Decisions and votes on projects as needed

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet in an executive session. The session is limited to discussing an employee’s reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, or any discipline, dismissal, complaints or charges against that employee. No other agenda items are listed.

• Executive session to discuss reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, and possible discipline or complaints concerning an Assessors office employee

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee will hold an emergency meeting on October 30, 2025. The committee is scheduled to discuss the FY26 Budget.

• FY26 Budget

Old Colony Planning Council

The Old Colony Planning Council will consider several consent‑agenda items, including approval of the September 2025 meeting minutes, a Transportation Improvement Program amendment for FY 2026‑2030, and a Unified Planning Work Program amendment for FY 2026. It will review the Finance‑Audit Committee report and vote on September 2025 financials, fiscal reserves, potential changes to financial reporting, and an update on the OCPC ROM building. Staff will present updates on housing initiatives, the Plymouth County food system action plan, the county administrator, and commercial‑industrial inventory. The council will also vote on fiscal‑policy amendments and elect a community with a population over 15,000 to serve as a signatory member on the MPO.

• Approve September 2025 meeting minutes (Consent Agenda)
• Adopt FY 2026‑2030 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment 1
• Adopt FY 2026 Unified Planning Work Program Amendment 1
• Vote on September 2025 financials and fiscal reserves
• Elect a community >15,000 population as MPO signatory member

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee's Unit B Negotiations Subcommittee will hold an executive session. The session will focus on strategy related to collective bargaining or potential litigation. The discussion is intended to protect the public body's bargaining or litigating position.

• Strategy discussion for collective bargaining (Unit B)
• Potential litigation strategy to protect bargaining position

Whitman Finance Committee

The Whitman Finance Committee meeting will first approve the minutes from the previous meeting. It will then discuss a proposed reorganization of the committee. The agenda also includes slots for old business and a discussion on communication matters.

• Approve minutes of previous meeting(s)
• New business: Reorganize the Committee
• Old business (unspecified items)
• Other business: Communication

Old Colony Planning Council

The Old Colony Planning Council will discuss the September 2025 meeting minutes and financial statements, including fiscal reserves and possible changes to financial reporting. The agenda also includes a review of financial policies, an update on the OPEB pension trust, and a status report on the OCPC ROM building. Additional items cover state retirement legislation and other state and federal actions.

• Review September 2025 meeting minutes
• September 2025 financials – fiscal reserves
• Potential changes to financial reporting
• OPEB Trust update
• OCPC ROM Building update

Planning Board

The Whitman Planning Board will meet on October 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM in Whitman. The notice provides only the meeting time, location, and official signature, but does not list any specific agenda items for discussion or decision.

DPW Building Committee

The Whitman DPW Building Committee will meet on Oct. 27, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the Select Board’s meeting room at 54 South Avenue. The committee will review and vote on the minutes from the September 25 meeting, consider a payment recommendation, and discuss remaining punch‑list items. Additional topics include the final scoring process for the general contractor and the completion status of the OPM/architect work.

• Approve minutes from the September 25 meeting
• Review and approve payment recommendation
• Discuss remaining punch‑list items
• Evaluate GC final scoring process
• Review OPM/architect completion status

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Whitman Zoning Board of Appeals will hear new business items for 159 Auburn Street, 342 Bedford Street, and 306 Temple Street. It will also revisit old business for 306 Temple Street, approve minutes from prior meetings, and address any other business. Specific actions or decisions for each property are not detailed in the agenda.

• New Business – 159 Auburn Street
• New Business – 342 Bedford Street
• Old Business – 306 Temple Street
• Approve minutes from prior meetings
• Other business

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Whitman Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on October 27, 2025, regarding a petition by North Easton Savings Bank to modify a 2012 decision. The applicant seeks to divide a property at 342 Bedford Street into two lots: one for the existing bank and another for a new car wash.

• Public hearing on property division at 342 Bedford Street
• Request for Special Permit for new car wash
• Request for Site Plan Approval
• Modification of 2012 variance decision

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a petition from Odeylton Silva. The applicant is seeking to modify a 2024 Special Permit for a two-family dwelling at 159 Auburn Street.

• Petition to increase bedroom count from two to three per unit at 159 Auburn Street

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will review monthly reports and discuss staffing, building scheduling, and early closure policies. The meeting includes a request for four new laptops and a discussion on transition planning. An executive session is scheduled regarding non-union personnel.

• Request for four new laptops
• Review of early closure policy and October 10, 2025 closure
• Discussion on Panic Alert Button
• Transition planning and relationship with Friends of the Library
• Executive session regarding non-union personnel

Capital Committee

The Capital Committee will discuss the reorganization of the committee and the resignation of Frank Lynam. Members will review the timeline for FY 2027 capital article requests and discuss appropriations, expirations, and 5-year capital needs.

• Reorganization of Capital Committee
• Resignation of Frank Lynam
• FY 2027 capital article request process and timeline
• Capital article appropriations and expirations
• 5-year capital needs review

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The South Shore Regional School District School Council will meet to review updates to the existing School Improvement Plan. Members will discuss progress and collect input for the 2026‑27 plan. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda focuses on review and idea‑gathering.

• Welcome new and returning council members
• Review and provide updates on the current School Improvement Plan
• Hear ideas for the 2026‑27 School Improvement Plan

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman‑Hanson Regional School Committee Unit B Negotiations Subcommittee will meet on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM in Room 201 of Whitman‑Hanson Regional High School, 600 Franklin Street, Whitman. The agenda lists an executive session to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation, as allowed by state law. No specific decisions, contracts, or votes are noted in the agenda.

• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy (no public details provided)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to sign warrants and payroll. The body will also report on site inspections and review new materials.

• Signing of warrants and payroll
• Reports on site inspections
• Review of new materials

Old Colony Planning Council

The Old Colony Planning Council will review and potentially approve several transit‑related items, including FY 2026 Transit Asset Management targets and reports from BAT and GATRA. It will consider Adjustment 1 adding two projects ($13,332 for Abington SS4A planning and $13,359 for a Brockton safety pilot) and Amendment 1 revising costs ($609,440 for Abington intersection improvements, plus three additional projects). The council will also discuss releasing the Unified Planning Work Program pilot to public review and introduce corridor studies for Route 80 and Route 53/139.

• Adjustment 1: Add Project $13332 – Old Colony: Abington SS4A Supplemental Planning and Demonstration Activities
• Adjustment 1: Add Project $13359 – Old Colony: Brockton Safety Pilot at Three Intersections on North Main Street (SS4A)
• Amendment 1: Revise Cost $609440 – Old Colony: Abington Intersection Improvements at Hancock Street and Chestnut
• Amendment 1: Add Project $13358 – Old Colony: Brockton Downtown Improvements (RAISE)
• Amendment 1: Add Project $13357 – Old Colony: Plymouth Design and Construction of Two Culverts and Removal of One (Town Brook Stream)

Whitman Historical Commission

The Whitman Historical Commission will discuss updates on its 150th Anniversary events and conduct a full application review for the Arch on Temple Street restoration. It will also receive reports on recent activities such as the scavenger hunt, historic‑house inventory, and presentations, and consider other potential grants for FY26. No formal decisions are noted, and new business will be opened for any additional items.

• Full application review for Arch on Temple Street restoration (CPC)
• Interviews with seniors (planned)
• Volunteer recruitment for June 8 scavenger hunt
• Inventory of historic houses and plaque distribution report
• Discussion of potential FY26 grants

Whitman Housing Authority

The Whitman Housing Authority will approve the minutes from its September 8, 2025 meeting and review September 2025 financial reports. It will vote on several policies, including the Tenant Selection Plan for Harvard Court starting Jan. 1, 2026, the Earnings Income Verification (FIV) Policy, and the Travel Policy. Additional items include a discussion on changing exercise class frequency and reorganizing maintenance and administrative staff, followed by an open forum.

• Approve minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of September 8, 2025
• Financial reports: September 2025 vouchers, August 2025 bank balances and statements
• Board vote on Tenant Selection Plan – Harvard Court, effective Jan. 1, 2026
• Board vote on Earnings Income Verification (FIV) Policy
• Board vote on Travel Policy

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and accept reports from the Health Inspector and Public Health Nurse. The board will also review and approve issued permits and licenses.

• Approval of 9/08/2025 meeting minutes
• Acceptance of Health Inspector’s Report
• Acceptance of Public Health Nurse’s Report
• Review and approval of issued permits and licenses

Recreation Commission

The Whitman Recreation Commission meeting on Oct 16, 2025 will consider four agenda items: a Halloween Town Hall Trick or Treat event, the Open Space & Recreation Plan, the town’s recreation budget, and an open discussion period. No decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Halloween Town Hall Trick or Treat
• Open Space & Recreation Plan
• Recreation budget
• Open discussion

Public Works Commission

The Whitman Public Works Commission will hold a public forum and consider several agenda items, including approval of the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes, staffing positions for a Class 2 operator and a pipe layer, and a step‑raise for an employee named M. Benvissuto. The commission will receive operational updates on water and sewer commitments and superintendent activities, and will address new and old business. Two executive‑session items will be considered: one concerning possible discipline or dismissal of a public employee, and another regarding deployment of security personnel or devices.

• Approve meeting minutes for 9/10/2025
• Class 2 Operator Position
• Pipe Layer Position
• Step raise for M. Benvissuto
• Executive session on discipline or dismissal of a public employee

Board of Library Trustees

The trustees will open the meeting, consider candidates for Library Director, and then enter an executive session. The executive session is designated to discuss strategy and contract negotiations with non‑union personnel. No other agenda items are listed.

• Consideration of candidates for Library Director
• Executive Session – strategy and contract negotiations with nonunion personnel

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The Joint School Committee and School Building Committee will meet at 6:00 pm at 436 Webster Street, Hanover, MA. The agenda includes votes on the September 17, 2025 School Building Committee minutes, invoice approvals, and budget items such as the Treasurer’s monthly report and budget transfers. The School Committee will hold a second‑reading vote on a revision to the district’s admissions policy. Additional items include a donation of nuts and bolts from United Rentals and a vote on the superintendent’s annual goals.

• Vote on September 17, 2025 School Building Committee minutes
• Invoice review and approvals (vote)
• Treasurer monthly report (vote)
• Budget transfers (vote)
• Admissions policy revision – second reading (vote)

South Shore Recycling Cooperative

The South Shore Recycling Cooperative board will approve the September 3 minutes and vote on a grinding‑screening IFB. The meeting includes discussions on damaged lithium‑ion battery management, updates on the Plymouth Swap Shop, and a report on recycling legislation and curbside food‑waste collection. In an executive session, board members will vote on extending the Clean Harbors contract.

• Vote on Clean Harbors contract extension (executive session)
• Vote on grinding‑screening IFB
• Discussion of damaged lithium‑ion battery management
• Plymouth Swap Shop update
• Legislation update: recycling bills and EPR Commission

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman-Middle School Building Committee will meet at 4:30 PM on Oct 21, 2025 at the Whitman‑Hanson Regional High School Library, 600 Franklin Street. The agenda includes public comment, approval of the Sep 22 meeting minutes (a vote may be required), a funding update, and an OPM update covering construction status and financial review. The next meeting is scheduled for Nov 18 or Nov 25, 2025.

• Public comment period
• Approval of Sep 22 meeting minutes (potential vote)
• Funding update
• OPM update – construction status
• OPM update – financial review (potential vote)

Planning Board

The Whitman Planning Board meeting on October 14, 2025 will first approve the minutes from the September 9 and September 30 meetings. The board will then review zoning board of appeals (ZBA) applications for three properties: 342 Bedford Street, 159 Auburn Street, and 342 Auburn Street. The agenda ends with an adjournment.

• Approve minutes from 09/09/25 meeting
• Approve minutes from 09/30/25 meeting
• Review ZBA application for 342 Bedford St
• Review ZBA application for 159 Auburn St
• Review ZBA application for 342 Auburn St

Sachem Rock Regional Emergency Planning Zone

The committee will approve the meeting minutes and receive budget updates. They will hear general updates from the Department of Public Health and the Hazard Mitigation Coordination Council. Planner updates will include an emergency response exercise update, BME strategies, and a review of principles of operations. The meeting will also consider any old or new business items.

• Approve meeting minutes
• Budget updates
• General DPH updates
• General HMCC updates
• Planner updates: ERF exercise, BME strategies, principles of operations

Plymouth County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition

The Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition will meet on Oct. 9, 2025 via Zoom. The agenda includes budget and program updates from the Department of Public Health, HMCC, and planners. The meeting will also hold elections for the coalition’s Executive Committee and for a LSAC representative.

• Budget updates
• General Department of Public Health updates
• General HMCC updates
• General planner updates
• Election for Executive Committee and LSAC Representative

Capital Committee

The Whitman Capital Committee will meet on October 8, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Select Board Meeting Room, 54 South Avenue. The agenda includes a review of the FY 2027 capital plan, discussion of a capital article, and a review of the town’s five‑year capital needs.

• Review FY 2027 capital plan
• Discuss capital article
• Review five‑year capital needs

Cultural Council

The Whitman Cultural Council will meet virtually to discuss and vote on the reappropriation of a grant for the Duval PTO. The meeting also includes a period for other business.

• Vote on Duval PTO grant reappropriation

Whitman Aid to the Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund Committee

The Whitman Aid to the Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund Committee will meet to vote on application revisions and review donation account balances. The body will also discuss the creation of a non-profit group and the addition of donation boxes to tax bills.

• Final vote to approve application revisions
• Discussion on adding donation boxes to Personal Property and Motor Vehicle Excise bills
• Discussion on creating a "Friends of the Elderly & Disabled" non-profit group
• Review of donation account balance as of Oct. 1
• Discussion on online payment capabilities for taxpayer accounts

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee will approve the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes and hear public comment. It will receive a business department update presented by Brian Hyde of TMS Solutions, LLC. The superintendent’s report will cover a regional agreement review, graduation costs, a book surplus request, and a donation of a Friendship Bench in memory of Darian Hall. Subcommittee reports from the Policy Subcommittee, Whitman Middle School Building Committee, South Shore Educational Collaborative, and READS Collaborative will also be presented.

• Approval of September 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Business Department update presented by Brian Hyde, TMS Solutions, LLC
• Superintendent’s report includes discussion of regional agreement review and graduation costs
• Donation of a Friendship Bench in memory of Darian Hall
• Reports from Policy Subcommittee, Whitman Middle School Building Committee, South Shore Educational Collaborative, and READS Collaborative

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman‑Hanson Regional School Committee Policy Subcommittee will hold a public hearing on October 8, 2025 at the high school COM Room 201, 600 Franklin Street. The meeting will include public comment, selection of a chair, and review of several policies. Agenda items include reviewing the Competency Determination policy, discussing a waiver of three reads in the Middle School Pathway Policy, reviewing the AI policy, and revisiting previously approved technology policies.

• Select chair of the subcommittee
• Review Competency Determination policy
• Discuss waiving three reads in Middle School Pathway Policy
• Review AI policy
• Revisit previously approved Technology policies

Whitman Council on Aging

The Whitman Council on Aging will vote to approve the minutes from its September 10, 2025 meeting. Committee reports from OCES and Self‑Help will be presented. The board will review old business items including building maintenance, programs and activities, and transportation, and consider any new business and other matters.

• Approve minutes of the September 10, 2025 meeting
• Committee reports: OCES and Self‑Help
• Old business: building maintenance, programs and activities, transportation
• New business (topics not specified)
• Other items (topics not specified)

Whitman Finance Committee

The Whitman Finance Committee will first approve the minutes from its June and July 2025 meetings. It will then discuss the FY27 meeting schedule and assign liaisons, with a potential Town Meeting slated for November or December. Subcommittee reports from the DPW Building Committee, the MS Building Committee, and the Capital Committee will be presented. The meeting will conclude with a brief communication item.

• Approve minutes from June 3, 2025; June 11, 2025; July 1, 2026; and July 8, 2025
• Discuss FY27 meeting schedule and liaison assignments, including possible Town Meeting in November/December
• DPW Building Committee report (Mike Andrews)
• MS Building Committee and RAC report (Kathleen Ottina)
• Capital Committee report (Kathleen Ottina)

Conservation Commission

The Whitman Conservation Commission meeting will handle routine administrative matters, including signing warrants and payroll. Commissioners will receive a report on recent site inspections and any new materials. The commission will consider and vote on any project proposals that arise. The meeting will end with adjournment.

• Sign warrants and payroll
• Report on site inspections and new materials
• Decisions and votes on projects as needed

Board of Zoning Appeals

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

• New business regarding 306 Temple Street
• New business regarding 521 Franklin Street
• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Executive session for nonunion personnel negotiation strategy

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 6, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Lower Town Hall. The hearing is on a petition by Thanh Do requesting variances from Section 240‑5.4.A(12) and Section 240‑6.5 to build a two‑family residential dwelling. The proposed site includes Assessors Parcel 20B‑8‑1A and a portion of the property at 306 Temple Street.

• Petition by Thanh Do for variances from Section 240‑5.4.A(12) and Section 240‑6.5
• Proposed two‑family residential dwelling on Assessors Parcel 20B‑8‑1A and part of 306 Temple Street

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 6, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. in the Lower Town Hall. The hearing will consider Stephen Egan’s petition, on behalf of property owned by Roger Harris, for variances from Sections 240-5.4.A(1) and 240-6.5 to construct a single‑family residential dwelling on a portion of the lot at 521 Franklin Street.

• Variance petition to build a single‑family home at 521 Franklin Street, seeking relief from Sections 240-5.4.A(1) and 240-6.5

Board of Library Trustees

The Whitman Public Library Board of Trustees will sign payroll and warrants. They will approve the minutes from the last Trustees meeting. The agenda includes monthly reports, the Assistant Director's report, and new business items on staffing, meeting scheduling, and general updates.

• Sign payroll and warrants
• Approve minutes from the last Trustees meeting
• Monthly reports
• Assistant Director's report
• New business: staffing, meeting scheduling, general updates

Old Colony Planning Council

The Old Colony Joint Transportation Committee will meet virtually on October 2, 2025. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the September 4 meeting, reports from regional transit authorities, and discussion of the FY 2026‑2030 Transportation Improvement Program implementation. New business will cover a pilot program grant and corridor studies for Route 53/139 in Pembroke and Route 80 in Kingston and Plymouth. Additional items include technical assistance studies, staff reviews, and regional transportation concerns.

• Discussion of FY 2026‑2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) implementation
• Review of Old Colony Prioritization Process Pilot Program Grant
• Introduction of Route 53/Route 139 Corridor Study (Pembroke)
• Introduction of Route 80 Corridor Study (Kingston and Plymouth)
• Reports from Brockton Area Regional Transit Authority and Greater Attleboro‑Taunton Regional Transit Authority

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to review Zoning Board of Appeals applications for two properties. The board will also hold discussions regarding 40R zoning and mail and patrol.

• ZBA application for 306 Temple St.
• ZBA application for 521 Franklin St.
• Discussion on 40R zoning
• Discussion on mail and patrol

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The South Shore Regional Vocational School District Special School Committee will meet remotely on September 29, 2025 at 6:00 pm. The agenda includes standard items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, and agenda adjustments, and the primary action item is a discussion and vote on a regional agreement amendment. The committee will also vote to adjourn the meeting.

• Discuss and vote on Regional Agreement Amendment
• Agenda Adjustments
• Adjourn School Committee Meeting (Vote)

South Shore Educational Collaborative

The South Shore Educational Collaborative Board will hold a public meeting to introduce new members and approve prior meeting minutes and board appointments. It will review quarterly updates, competency determinations, and approve several staff job descriptions. The School Business Manager will present FY25 year‑end and FY26 financial reports, including the Capital Reserve Fund, and the board will discuss the OPEB contribution. An executive session will be considered following required roll‑call procedures.

• Approval of May 16, 2025 meeting minutes (vote needed)
• Approval of board appointments (vote needed)
• Approval of six job descriptions: Coordinator of School Nursing, Home Services Behavior Technician, Business Office Specialist, Technology Support/Social Media Specialist (vote needed)
• School Business Manager update with FY25 Year End Report, FY26 Financial Report, and Capital Reserve Fund (vote needed)
• Discussion of OPEB contribution (vote needed)

South Shore Educational Collaborative

The SSEC Board of Trustees will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review the treasurer's report. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

• Approval of May 16, 2025 meeting minutes

DPW Building Committee

The DPW Building Committee meeting is scheduled for September 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM in the Select Board’s meeting room at 54 South Avenue, Whitman. The committee will consider approving the minutes from the August 11 and August 28 meetings. It will receive updates on construction progress and review outstanding invoices. An executive session is scheduled to discuss possible deployment of security personnel or devices and related strategies.

• Approve meeting minutes from 8/11 and 8/28
• Review construction progress
• Review invoices
• Executive session on security personnel and device deployment

Old Colony Planning Council

The Old Colony Planning Council will consider several consent agenda items, including approval of June and July 2025 financial statements and meeting minutes, as well as a Suicide Prevention Month proclamation. The Finance‑Audit Committee report will present the August 2025 financials and fiscal reserve information. Staff will present a Disaster Recovery Plan as an action item, along with updates on a MOOR grant, the completed AAA Area Plan, and a Prioritization Process Pilot Program. Additional reports from the Personnel and Legislative committees will be discussed.

• Approve June 2025 Annual Meeting Minutes (consent agenda)
• Approve June 2025 Financials (consent agenda)
• Approve July 2025 Financials (consent agenda)
• Adopt Suicide Prevention Month Proclamation (consent agenda)
• Disaster Recovery Plan – action item (staff report)

Old Colony Planning Council

The Open Space and Recreation Plan Steering Committee will meet to approve previous minutes, review the 10-Year Action Plan, and discuss the draft plan and next steps for public review.

• Approve minutes from July 9, 2025
• Review 10-Year Action Plan with Boards and Commissions
• Discuss draft plan and next steps for public review

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee is scheduled to attend a training session on the role of a committee member and the Open Meeting Law. The meeting is required by state law and will be held at Whitman-Hanson Regional High School.

• MASC Training: Role of the School Committee Member
• MASC Training: Open Meeting Law
• Location: Whitman-Hanson Regional High School, Meeting Room 201
• Address: 600 Franklin Street, Whitman

Old Colony Planning Council

The council is holding a monthly finance and audit meeting to review financial reports and the FY26 budget. Members will discuss employee handbook revisions and GASB sick time reporting liabilities.

• Approval of June, July, and August 2025 financials
• Review of FY26 Budget
• Review of Financial Policies
• GASB Sick Time reporting and potential financial liability
• Dormant Account Action Report

Old Colony Planning Council

The committee will review the GASB sick‑time reporting requirement and its potential financial liability. It will consider revisions to the employee handbook concerning sick time for new hires and a whistleblower protection policy. Motions will be considered to enter and exit an executive‑session focused on personnel strategy. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, minutes, and other business.

• Review GASB sick‑time reporting requirement and potential financial liability
• Consider revisions to employee handbook on sick time for new hires
• Discuss whistleblower protection policy
• Motion to enter executive session for personnel strategy
• Motion to exit executive session

Board of Assessors

The Whitman Board of Assessors will first approve the minutes from the September 21, 2025 meeting. It will then address any old business items. The primary new business item is the 2025 Motor Vehicle Excise Commitment #5. Additional items include a payroll warrant, motor vehicle excise abatement packet reports/listings, and a vendor warrant for invoices.

• Approve minutes of the 9/21/2025 meeting
• Review 2025 Motor Vehicle Excise Commitment #5
• Consider payroll warrant
• Review motor vehicle excise abatement packet reports/listings
• Review vendor warrant for invoices

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman Middle School Building Committee will consider several items, including approval of the August 26 meeting minutes, a funding update, and a bid amendment for the MSBA PFA. The agenda also lists updates on construction status, a financial review, and the project schedule. A potential vote is noted for the bid amendment.

• Approval of 8/26 SBC meeting minutes
• Funding update presentation
• MSBA PFA bid amendment (potential vote required)
• OPM construction status update
• Financial review of the project

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to discuss a development proposal and conduct internal reorganization. The board will also address a salary increase for the recording secretary/administrative assistant.

• Proposed development at 185 Franklin Street
• Election of officers for 2025-2026
• Appointment of representative to Whitman Economic Development Committee
• Recording secretary/Administrative Assistant salary increase

Board of Library Trustees

The Whitman Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes, review summer reading, and discuss building scheduling and transition planning. The meeting is scheduled for September 19, 2025.

• Approve minutes from the last Trustees Meeting
• Review summer reading program
• Discuss building scheduling and early closure policy
• Review transition planning
• Receive Assistant Director's Report

Plymouth County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition

The Executive Committee will meet to review budget and departmental updates. The agenda includes reports from the DPH, HMCC, and planners, as well as a review of the Principles of Operations.

• Budget updates
• DPH updates
• HMCC updates
• Review of Principles of Operations

Plymouth County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition

The Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition will review budget updates and provide general updates from the Department of Public Health, HMCC, and planners. The meeting will also consider nominations for the coalition's Executive Committee and for a LSAC Representative. No decisions on contracts or dollar amounts are listed.

• Budget updates
• General DPH updates
• General HMCC updates
• General planner updates
• Nominations for Executive Committee and LSAC Representative

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The joint School Committee and School Building Committee will consider several votes, including approval of prior meeting minutes, invoice approvals, and a regional agreement amendment. The School Committee will hold a first reading of a proposed admissions policy revision and vote on a new business manager job description. Additional items include a change of graduation date, a donation of equipment, and transportation vehicle matters.

• Vote on July 23, 2025 School Building Committee minutes (Vote)
• Invoice review and approvals (Vote)
• Discuss and vote on regional agreement amendments (Vote)
• Admissions policy revision – first reading (Vote)
• Business manager job description (Vote)

Conservation Commission

The Whitman Conservation Commission will sign warrants and payroll items. Commissioners will report on any site inspections and review new materials. They will make decisions and vote on projects as needed before adjourning.

• Sign warrants and payroll
• Report on site inspections and new materials
• Decisions and votes on projects as needed

By-law Study Committee

The Whitman By-law Study Committee will meet on September 16, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. in the Finance Committee meeting room, 2nd floor, 54 South Ave. The agenda lists a single item: the Municipal Equity By-law. The committee will consider this by-law during the meeting.

• Municipal Equity By-law

Community Preservation Committee

The committee will hold its annual informational meeting. Members will discuss committee reorganization and vote on the renewal of the Community Preservation Coalition membership.

• Voting on Community Preservation Coalition Membership Renewal
• Committee Reorganization

Whitman Historical Commission

The Whitman Historical Commission will review the completion of the Arch on Temple Street Restoration and Preservation project, discuss next steps for the 150th Anniversary Celebration, and consider artifacts for the Middle School.

• Arch on Temple Street Restoration and Preservation (full application review)
• 150th Anniversary Celebration event updates
• Inventory of Houses and Plaque distribution event
• Potential grants for FY26
• Artifacts for Middle School Architects

DPW Building Committee

The Whitman DPW Building Committee will meet on September 15, 2025, to approve minutes from previous meetings, review construction progress, and address invoices. The meeting will be held at 54 South Avenue in the Select Board's Meeting Room.

• Approval of meeting minutes from August 11 and August 28
• Review of construction progress
• Review of invoices
• New business discussion
• Meeting location: 54 South Avenue, Whitman

Recreation Commission

The Whitman Recreation Commission meeting will feature a presentation of the Open Space Plan, followed by discussions of summer programs, pool operations, and upcoming events. The session will conclude with an open discussion for public input.

• Open Space Plan presentation
• Discussion of summer programs
• Pool matters
• Future events planning
• Open public discussion

Public Works Commission

The Whitman Public Works Commission will meet on September 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the DPW office at 100 Essex Street. The agenda includes a public forum, approval of the August 13, 2025 meeting minutes, and discussion of staffing for a Class 2 Operator and a Pipe Layer position. It also contains superintendent operational updates and other new and old business items.

• Approve meeting minutes for 8/13/2025
• Consider hiring for Class 2 Operator position
• Consider hiring for Pipe Layer position
• Superintendents operational updates
• Public forum

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The South Shore Regional School District Committee will meet to review and vote on a draft regional agreement. The meeting will be held remotely on September 10, 2025.

• Review of Draft Regional Agreement (Vote)
• Remote meeting via dial-in and Meeting ID
• Committee members from Cohasset, Hanover, Hanson, Marshfield, Norwell, Rockland, Scituate, and Whitman

Whitman Aid to the Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund Committee

The Whitman Aid to the Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund Committee will first approve the minutes from its August 20 meeting. It will then discuss how to receive donations (checks and online), how bank fees are handled, tax‑deductibility, and donor acknowledgment for gifts of $100 or more and $500 or more. Additional items include application revisions, comments on an expense line, feedback from other towns, and setting the next meeting date.

• Approve minutes from the 25‑8‑20 meeting
• Decide check and online donation procedures, including bank fee handling
• Establish donor acknowledgment policy for contributions of $100+ and $500+
• Review application revisions and comments on an expense line
• Set the date for the next committee meeting

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee meeting will consider several agenda items, including approval of the August 20, 2025 minutes, updates from the Student Advisory Council elections, and a transition plan for the Director of Business and Finance position. The committee will also review a request to declare a book surplus and approve donations for Indian Head Elementary School and its athletic department.

• Approval of August 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Student Advisory Council Update – Elections
• Transition Plan for Director of Business and Finance Position
• Declare Book Surplus Request
• Donations for Approval – Indian Head Elementary School & Athletic Department

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman‑Hanson Regional School Committee Operations and Capital Subcommittee meeting on September 10, 2025 will consider a reorganization of the subcommittee, provide a facilities and technology update, and address any warrant articles. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 PM at the Whitman‑Hanson Regional High School Library, 600 Franklin Street, Whitman, MA. No other agenda items are listed.

• Reorganization of Operations and Capital Subcommittee
• Facilities/Technology update
• Consideration of warrant articles
• Adjournment

Whitman Council on Aging

The Whitman Council on Aging will first vote to approve the minutes of its June 14, 2025 meeting. Committee reports from OCES and Self‑Help will be presented. The council will discuss building‑maintenance programs, activities, and transportation issues. Any new business and other items will be considered thereafter.

• Approve minutes of the June 14, 2025 meeting
• Committee reports from OCES and Self‑Help
• Discussion of building‑maintenance programs and activities
• Discussion of transportation matters
• Consideration of new business items

Whitman Finance Committee

The Whitman Finance Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss FY26 adjustments and FY27 changes. The agenda includes reports from subcommittees regarding the DPW Building, MS Building, and Capital Committees.

• Approve minutes from May 5, June 3, and June 11, 2025
• Discuss FY26 adjustments
• Discuss FY27 changes
• DPW Building Committee report
• MS Building Committee report

Planning Board

The Whitman Planning Board and Selectboard will approve the minutes from the previous meeting, consider any old business, and review an applicant for a vacant seat on the Planning Board. No other specific actions are listed.

• Approve minutes of previous meeting
• Consider old business (details not specified)
• Review applicant for vacant seat on Planning Board

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

The Whitman-Hanson Regional Agreement Committee will meet to review revised articles. The meeting includes time for public comment and the approval of minutes from August 20, 2025.

• Review of revised articles
• Approval of August 20, 2025 meeting minutes

Board of Assessors

The Board approved several prior meeting minutes and voted to release $225,000 of excess overlay funds to the Overlay Surplus for FY26. It also recommended Heidi Hosmer for Board membership, accepted a $406 boat excise warrant, and decided not to use AI for minutes. Additional actions included changing exemption voting procedures and granting multiple exemption applications.

• Approved open meeting minutes for 5/20/25, 6/10/25, 8/5/25 (3-0 in favor)
• Approved open meeting minutes for 6/17/25 (2-0 in favor, 1 abstention)
• Accepted release of $225,000 excess overlay funds to Overlay Surplus (3-0 in favor)
• Recommended Heidi Hosmer as Board of Assessors member (3-0 in favor)
• Accepted 2025 Boat Excise Warrant for $406 (3-0 in favor)
• Decided not to utilize AI for meeting minutes (3-0 in favor)
• Changed procedure to vote on exemption and abatement applications in open session (3-0 in favor)
• Granted 11 Clause 22D full exemption applications (3-0 in favor)

South Shore Regional School District Committee

The School Building Committee will meet remotely to review project updates and approve invoices. The body will also vote on the minutes from the July 23, 2025 meeting.

• Approval of July 23, 2025 minutes
• Approval of invoices
• Project updates

Public Works Commission

The Public Works Commission will meet to review operational updates and specific maintenance projects. The board will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from July 9, 2025.

• Town Park Sprinkler System
• R.Harrington Step Raise

DPW Building Committee

The Whitman DPW Building Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes, review construction progress, and address new business items. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 11, 2025, at 5:00 PM in the Select Board's Meeting Room.

• Approve meeting minutes from July 14
• Review construction progress
• Review invoices
• Address new business

Board of Assessors

The Board approved the FY26 Authorization Letter with a 2‑0 vote. It also accepted the 2025 Motor Vehicle Excise Commitment #4 for $96,896.05 by a 2‑0 vote. Minutes from May and June were tabled for approval at the next full‑board meeting. The session was closed and moved into Executive Session.

• Approved FY26 Authorization Letter (2-0)
• Accepted 2025 Motor Vehicle Excise Commitment #4 – $96,896.05 (2-0)
• Tabled approval of May 20, June 10, and June 17 minutes to next full board meeting
• Closed Open Session at 4:37 pm and entered Executive Session

Board of Assessors

The Board tabled approval of the previous meeting minutes until the July 8, 2025 meeting. It unanimously approved the EY26 Preliminary Commitments and Warrants for real estate, CPA and personal property totaling $16,928,423.24, $126,98.82 and $823,399.40. It also unanimously approved a 2016 bill of $26.88. The next meeting is scheduled for July 8, 2025.

• Tabled approval of previous minutes (until July 8, 2025) – unanimous
• Approved EY26 Preliminary Commitments and Warrants: Real Estate $16,928,423.24, CPA $126,98.82, Personal Property $823,399.40 – unanimous
• Approved 2016 bill $26.88 – unanimous

Board of Assessors

The Board approved not filling the vacant administrative assistant role and retained the clerk position. They signed payroll and vendor warrant authorizations for FY26. No other motions were decided at this meeting.

• Agreed to leave Admin Assistant position vacant and keep Clerk position (unanimous)
• Signed payroll warrant authorization for FY26
• Signed vendor warrant authorization ($361.27 invoices) for FY26

Board of Assessors

The Board approved the May 8, 2025 meeting minutes by a 3‑0 vote. Ms. Hosmer was elected Chairman after a 2‑1 vote, with Mr. Noska abstaining. Ms. MacPherson was appointed Clerk by a unanimous 3‑0 vote. The Board also voted 3‑0 to move the remainder of the meeting to executive session.

• Approved May 8, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
• Elected Ms. Hosmer as Chairman (2‑1, Mr. Noska abstained)
• Appointed Ms. MacPherson as Clerk (3‑0)
• Moved meeting to executive session (3‑0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors approved the FY25 MDM‑1 personal exemptions totaling $142,275.71 and the FY25 motor vehicle excise exemptions totaling $22,438.28. Payroll and vendor warrants totaling $484.91 were approved, and one motor vehicle excise request was denied. Several packets and procedural motions were approved unanimously.

• Approved March 20 and April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Approved FY25 MDM‑1 personal exemptions: 152 exemptions, $142,275.71 reimbursed
• Approved FY25 motor vehicle excise exemptions: 64 exemptions, $22,438.28 reimbursed
• Approved payroll and vendor warrants totaling $484.91
• Denied one FY25 motor vehicle excise request
• Approved packet #1560 Clause 41A Deferral $3,800.25 (3‑0)
• Approved packet #1564 Clause 41D $1,250.00 with $46.03 abated (3‑0)
• Approved closure and reopening of the open session to executive session (3‑0 each)

Whitman Finance Committee

The Whitman Finance Committee voted unanimously to accept Article 2 and all warrant articles that have a financial impact on the town, with Article 2 contingent on the $2 million override approved by the Select Board. The vote also approved specific items such as a $95,000 vehicle purchase, a $77,000 plow truck, and funding for E‑rate IT upgrades. The meeting was adjourned by an 8‑0 vote.

• Unanimously approved Article 2 (contingent on $2 M override)
• Approved $95,000 Article 35 vehicle purchase
• Approved $77,000 Article 24 plow truck purchase
• Approved $28,000 Article 36 carpet replacement for Emergency Operations Center
• Approved engineering funds Article 27 for South Ave Corridor (potential $15 M grants)
• Approved fire panel replacement Article 41 at high school
• Approved E‑rate IT upgrades Articles 42‑46
• Motion to adjourn passed 8‑0

Board of Assessors

The Whitman Board of Assessors approved several items by a 3‑0 vote, including tabling the minutes from February 18, March 4 and March 20, 2025, and confirming a temporary employee. The board closed part of the meeting to Executive Session, then reconvened the open session, and approved a series of excise packets, the largest being Habitat for Humanity for $13,433.99. Future meeting dates were also set.

• Approved tabling of February 18, March 4 and March 20, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
• Approved temporary employee Debra Krupezak (3‑0)
• Approved closing portion of meeting to Executive Session (3‑0)
• Approved reconvening open session at 5:50 p.m. (3‑0)
• Approved excise packet #1548 Habitat for Humanity $13,433.99 (3‑0)
• Approved excise packet #1553 I&E fine reversal (3‑0)
• Approved excise packet #1554 CPA $44.31 (3‑0)
• Approved excise packet #1555 Veteran Clause 22 $2,800.00 (3‑0)

Whitman Finance Committee

The committee accepted the March 25, 2025 meeting minutes with a 7‑0 vote and one member absent. No substantive budget or contract actions were approved. The meeting was then adjourned by an 8‑0 vote. Discussion focused on the town's deficit, union contract negotiations, and upcoming school‑budget override considerations.

• Accepted March 25, 2025 minutes (vote 7-0, 1 absent)
• Adjourned meeting (vote 8-0)

Whitman Finance Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the February 25, March 4, March 11 (amended) and March 18 meetings, each by unanimous or near‑unanimous vote. It then unanimously voted to recommend that the Select Board pursue a one‑year tax override. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Accepted February 25, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Accepted March 4, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Accepted March 11, 2025 minutes as amended (6-0-1 absent)
• Accepted March 18, 2025 minutes (6-0-1 absent)
• Recommended a one-year tax override to the Select Board (7-0)
• Motion to adjourn approved (7-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board tabled approval of the February 18 and March 4, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted 2‑0 to deny one overvalued real‑estate application and one personal‑property application, and 2‑0 to grant nine overvalued real‑estate applications. It also approved multiple personal exemption applications, including veteran and senior exemptions, and adopted the related packet totals. The Board sent an Open Meeting Law complaint to the Attorney General and set the next meetings for April 8, May 13 and June 10, 2025.

• Tabled approval of Feb 18 and Mar 4, 2025 minutes (2‑0)
• Denied 1 overvalued real‑estate application (2‑0)
• Denied 1 overvalued personal‑property application (2‑0)
• Granted 9 overvalued real‑estate applications (2‑0)
• Denied personal exemption Clause 41D (2 applications) (2‑0)
• Granted veteran and senior personal exemptions (total 17 applications) (2‑0)
• Approved packet totals for exemptions and abatements (2‑0)
• Sent Open Meeting Law complaint to Attorney General, assigned #1281769 (procedural action)