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Conservation Commission
The commission will review a Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA) for 16 Jacob Lane. They will also sign warrants and payroll, discuss bylaw changes, and approve previous meeting minutes.
- RDA hearing for 16 Jacob Lane
- Sign warrants and payroll
- Review site inspection reports
- Bylaw discussion
- Approve minutes from June 16 meeting
Public Works Commission
The Whitman Department of Public Works commission will meet to approve June minutes and review superintendent updates. Commissioners will process Saturday cemetery burial requests and property tax abatements. The session will close with an executive meeting to screen candidates for open positions.
- Approve meeting minutes for June 10, 2026
- Review requests for Saturday cemetery burials
- Process property tax abatement applications
- Receive superintendent operational updates
- Hold executive session to interview candidates for open positions
Whitman Housing Authority
The Whitman Housing Authority will hold a public hearing to review its proposed FY2027 Annual Plan. The plan includes a three-year capital improvement plan, maintenance and repair plan, current operating budget, responses to Performance Management Review findings, and a list of policy waivers. Residents and the general public may submit comments orally or in writing until the hearing concludes.
- Proposed Capital Improvement Plan (3-year)
- Maintenance and Repair Plan
- Current Operating Budget
- Responses to Performance Management Review (PMR) findings
- List of waivers from EOHLC regulations
Whitman Finance Committee
The Whitman Finance Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss line item transfers as new business. No other specific items are listed on the agenda, making the meeting largely procedural.
- Line item transfers (no amounts specified)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on new business at 138 South Avenue and 96 Cherry Street. They will also vote on prior meeting minutes and discuss other business. An executive session is scheduled for strategy discussions on nonunion personnel negotiations.
- Public hearing for 138 South Avenue and 96 Cherry Street
- Approval of prior meeting minutes
- Executive session for nonunion personnel negotiations
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a site plan petition from Robert Murphy. The proposal involves demolishing an existing accessory building to construct a new building containing an accessory dwelling unit.
- Site Plan Approval for 138 South Avenue
- Demolition of existing accessory building
- Construction of new Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to review a petition from E & A Real Estate Investments LLC. The applicant is seeking variances and site plan approval to demolish a residential structure and build a four-unit multifamily dwelling.
- Demolition of existing residential structure at 96 Cherry Street
- Proposal for a 4-unit multifamily dwelling (3 bedrooms per unit)
- Request for variances from Sections 240-5.4.A(12) and 240-7.3(A), (B), and (C)
- Site Plan Approval under Section 240-2
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South Shore Regional School District Committee
The committee will meet remotely to discuss legal matters. A portion of the meeting is dedicated to an executive session regarding litigation strategy.
- Vote for Executive Session regarding litigation strategy
Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee
The Policy Subcommittee will meet to establish a formal charge for reviewing remaining district policies. The group will also begin developing a School Committee Member Handbook and reviewing recommendations from the Policy Advisory Group.
- Creation of a School Committee Member Handbook and procedures
- Review of Policy Advisory Group recommendations
- Discussion of Tenth Section policies (IHAMA)
- Discussion of Eleventh Section policies (IINDD, IKF, IKFE, IMB, IMG, IMGA)
- Discussion of Twelfth Section policies (JB, JBA, JBB, JF, JFABE, JFBB, JH, JHD, JIC, SICA)
Select Board
The Whitman Select Board will reorganize leadership, approve payroll, and review committee updates on parks and infrastructure. Members will vote on permits for summer concerts, accept a donation for the Animal Shelter, and finalize the Town Hall Auditorium Usage Policy. The meeting also includes executive sessions to discuss personnel matters and a property lease for the Whitman Food Pantry.
- Line item budget transfers
- Whitman Food Pantry lease at former DPW Administration Building
- Permits for Southeastern Philharmonic and WCC summer concerts
- Donation acceptance for Animal Shelter from Copeland Family Foundation
- Town Hall Auditorium Usage Policy review
Old Colony Planning Council
The Old Colony Planning Council's Economic Development Commission will meet to vote on adding projects to its CEDS Priority Projects List and discuss the Whitman Downtown Master Plan. They will also hear a presentation on attracting development in East Bridgewater.
- Vote on additions to CEDS Priority Projects List
- Whitman Downtown Master Plan discussion
- How to Attract Development: East Bridgewater example
- Update on Commission Membership
- Public comment
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider variance requests and site plan approval for the construction of seven duplexes (14 dwelling units) at 25 Rye Hill Street. The petition by Ousamequin Realty Trust seeks variances from Sections 240.5.4.A(12) and 240.7.3.C(4) of the town zoning bylaws.
- Variance from Section 240.5.4.A(12)
- Variance from Section 240.7.3.C(4)
- Site plan approval under Section 240-7.2
- Construction of seven duplexes (14 units) at 25 Rye Hill Street
- Petitioner: Ousamequin Realty Trust
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing on a new zoning application for 25 Rye Hill Street. They will also approve minutes from prior meetings and may enter executive session to discuss strategy for nonunion contract negotiations.
- New zoning application for 25 Rye Hill Street
Board of Assessors
The Board of Assessors will review previous meeting minutes and payroll. They are also set to approve excise tax abatements and discuss changes to upcoming assessing services contracts.
- Approval of excise tax abatements
- Discussion of RFP and assessing services contract changes for FY2026, 2027 & 2028
Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee
The committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and authorize payments for various district accounts. This includes reviewing payroll and food services expenditures.
- Approval of Accounts Payable Warrant
- Approval of Food Services Warrant
- Approval of Payroll Warrant
- Approval of Whitman Middle School Building Project Warrant
Open Space and Recreation Plan Implementation Steering Committee
The Open Space and Recreation Plan Implementation Steering Committee will meet to determine priority goals for 2026. The group will identify the resources, responsibilities, and timelines needed to execute these goals.
- 2026 Goal Prioritization
- Identification of resources to execute goals
- Assignment of responsibilities to committee members and external partners
- Establishment of action timelines
Economic Development Committee
The Economic Development Committee will hear a presentation from the Old Colony Planning Council (OCPC) on the Downtown Whitman Revitalization Strategy. They will also discuss solar and battery model bylaws, community placemaking events, and vacant properties. The committee will consider updating the Economic Development section of the Strategic Plan or Master Plan.
- Presentation on Downtown Whitman Revitalization Strategy by OCPC
- Discussion of solar and battery model bylaws
- Review of community placemaking events
- Discussion of vacant properties
- Consideration of SWOT analysis and update to Economic Development section of Strategic Plan or Master Plan
Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee
The Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee will hold a virtual public hearing meeting. They will vote on a bus contract and on extending the superintendent evaluation. They will also enter executive session for negotiations with nonunion personnel, specifically the Director of Special Education.
- Vote on bus contract
- Vote on extending superintendent evaluation
- Executive session for nonunion personnel negotiations
South Shore Recycling Cooperative
The South Shore Recycling Cooperative will vote on the FY27 budget and elect new board members. The meeting also includes updates on household hazardous waste (HHW) depot and a report on the DEP MAC program.
- Vote on FY27 budget
- Election of EBoard slate: James Downey, Jean Landis Naumann, Arlene Dias, Rachel Gerold
- Approve May 15 meeting minutes
- Update on HHW Depot
- National Battery Takeback Day 9/12
Old Colony Planning Council
The Old Colony Planning Council will elect its FY26 Council and ROM Council officers and approve prior meeting minutes. This is a routine procedural meeting with no major policy decisions or public hearings.
- Approval of November 2024 meeting minutes
- Approval of June 2025 Executive Committee meeting minutes
- Election of FY26 Council Officers
- Election of FY26 ROM Council Officers
Old Colony Planning Council
This meeting of the Old Colony Planning Council and its regional planning body is largely procedural. Agenda items include approving past meeting minutes, receiving committee reports, and presenting the annual report. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.
- Approval of OCPC May 2026 and OCPC ROM June 2025 meeting minutes
- Finance-Audit Committee meeting report
- Nominating Committee meeting report
- Annual Report presentation
- OPEB Trust report
Old Colony Planning Council
This meeting of the OPEB Trust Committee covers trust performance overview, reporting and records requirements for the Old Colony Planning Council, and future meeting scheduling. It is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings.
- Review of January 2026 meeting minutes
- Overview of trust performance
- Discussion of reporting to Council requirements
- Discussion of records and files requirements
- Future meeting schedule
Board of Library Trustees
The Board of Library Trustees will review monthly financial and staff reports. The meeting will focus on reorganizing the board following the town election and addressing staffing changes.
- Post-town election board reorganization
- Staffing changes
- Cost and grant funding for a new outdoor book drop
- Review of budget and financial reports
Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee
The Whitman Middle School Building Committee will hold a public hearing and meeting to discuss and potentially vote on change orders #8 and #9, AI3 amendments #5, and other construction-related items. The committee will also review the project's funding, schedule, and a dedication plaque design.
- Change Order #8 & 9 (potential vote)
- AI3 Amendments #5 (potential vote)
- Financial Review and Funding Update
- Dedication Plaque (potential vote)
- Next meeting date: 6/16/2026 or 6/23/2026
Planning Board
The Planning Board will meet to review and approve development or site plans for two specific properties. The board will also approve the minutes from the June 9 meeting.
- Plan review for 98 Cherry Street
- Plan review for 447 Harvard Street
Old Colony Planning Council
The Old Colony Planning Council's Finance-Audit committee will review and vote on the May 2026 meeting minutes and financial statements. They will also discuss the status of a dormant Rockland Trust account and state retirement legislation.
- Approval of May 2026 meeting minutes
- Review of May 2026 financials
- Discussion of Rockland Trust dormant account
- Update on state retirement legislation
Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee
The Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee will meet to approve meeting minutes, vote on the High School School Improvement Plan, and conduct third readings on various policies. The session includes recognition of retirees and a presentation of an award.
- Vote on High School School Improvement Plan
- Third Reading and vote on multiple policies (EHAA, EHB, FFA, etc.)
- Approve Meeting Minutes of May 6th, May 20th, June 3rd
- Vote on Unit B MOA Addendum
- First Reading of Policy IHBHD (Online Learning)
Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee
The Regional Agreement Committee will discuss transportation issues. The meeting includes public comment and is otherwise procedural.
- Discussion on transportation
Select Board
The Select Board will hold public hearings, consider resolutions, and vote on several contracts including a $500,000 road paving contract and a $4,000 consulting agreement. They will also review departmental reports and approve meeting minutes.
- Public hearing for a special permit
- Consider $500,000 contract for road paving
- Approve $4,000 consulting services contract
- Review police department report
- Approve minutes of previous meeting