Whitman meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Whitman boards face busy week as $977K housing grant, fee increase head to votes

No decisions from Whitman town boards were published in the past two weeks, as all recent meeting minutes remain pending. But the coming week brings several consequential items, including a vote on a $977,267 housing grant and a proposed increase to Building Department fees.

Recent meetings

Over the past 14 days, town boards met on routine and preliminary matters. The Planning Board reviewed a housing production plan survey from the Old Colony Planning Council and discussed a property at 441 Washington Street. The Select Board's Budget Subcommittee held a working session on financial policy, capital planning, and debt management.

The Select Board also held a public meeting on a Class II Auto Dealer's License application by AXP, Inc. for 11 Franklin Street, with a possible vote to rescind the existing license held by Paul & Bob, Inc. at the same address. The board also considered appointments and a resignation for the By-Law Study Committee, a Historical Commission reappointment, and the rescission of an auxiliary police officer appointment.

The Public Works Commission discussed surplus vehicles, including a Ford Ranger and a fire department truck, sewer capacity, and a highway position. The Zoning Board of Appeals took up old business at 25 Rye Hill Street. The Whitman Middle School Building Committee reviewed funding, invoices, and construction change orders No. 10 and No. 11.

Several school-related subcommittees met, including the Regional Agreement Committee, which discussed capital language and payment schedules, and the Superintendent Search Bid Subcommittee, which reviewed proposals for a superintendent search. The Library Trustees voted on a trust fund for a new book drop, a contract correction, and changes to operating hours.

Coming up

The most significant upcoming vote is the Whitman Housing Authority's decision on a HILAPP grant of $977,267. The board will also certify FYE2026 operating statements, MOD reports, and top-five compensation, and vote on final completion of the Knob & Tube Replacement Project.

The Select Board will vote on a proposed increase to Building Department fees, several licenses (Common Victualler for Amante Pizzeria at 785 Bedford Street, Livery for King Mina LLC at 24 Linden Street, and Rooming House for Therrien Properties at 29 Whitman Avenue), and multiple appointments, including replacing Mary Beth Carter with Sabrina Chilcott on several boards. The board will also discuss a kratom ban and a financial policy manual request.

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a special permit and site plan approval for a landscaping business at 293 Bedford Street, and continue old business at 96 Cherry Street. The Planning Board will review new business at 22 Lazel Street and 0 Bedford Street.

The Central Plymouth County Water District Committee will discuss PFAS and microplastics in local water supplies, a dredge project and fishing ladder at Forge Pond, and a funding request to Senator Brady for FY27, including a $50,000 DCR stipend for FY26. The committee will also approve a $64.71 reimbursement to Frank Basler for a dredge fuel tank.

The Whitman Finance Committee will organize for the FY28 budget process, including meeting schedule and department liaisons, and will receive subcommittee reports on capital projects and the regional school district agreement.

Coming up

• **Housing Authority** – Aug. 24, 7:00 p.m. (vote on $977,267 HILAPP grant)
• **Select Board** – Aug. 25, 7:00 p.m. (building fee increase, licenses, appointments)
• **Zoning Board of Appeals** – Aug. 24, 7:00 p.m. (public hearing on 293 Bedford Street)
• **Planning Board** – Aug. 25, 7:00 p.m. (new business at 22 Lazel Street and 0 Bedford Street)
• **Water District Committee** – Aug. 25 (PFAS discussion, funding requests)
• **Finance Committee** – Aug. 25 (FY28 budget organization)

All meetings are open to the public. Agendas and minutes are available on the town's website.

Whitman Select Board interviews town administrator candidates; other boards meet on zoning, schools, recycling

In the past two weeks, Whitman's boards and committees held a series of meetings covering the town administrator search, a zoning change request, school regional agreement topics, and recycling cooperative finances. All recent meetings were agenda-only, with minutes not yet published, so no final decisions have been reported.

Select Board

The Select Board met on July 28 and August 4. On July 28, the board held a public meeting on a Class II Auto Dealer's License application for Imperio Auto Group, Inc. at 10 Buckley Avenue, Suite 9. The board also voted on appointments, including Nicholas Grasso as Forest Fire Warden and Director of WEMA, Deputy Fire Chief Nicholas Grass as Acting Fire Chief, and Michael Cogran to the Capital Committee. The agenda also included discussion of the SSVT debt exclusion and a Special Town Meeting.

On August 4, the board conducted interviews for the Town Administrator position with candidates Sabrina Chilcott, Christine DeMoranville, and Stephanie Hirsch. The board also held an executive session for contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (Town Administrator), approved bills and payroll warrants, and scheduled a public forum.

The Select Board's Budget Subcommittee met on July 28 to discuss capital planning, debt management, reserves, forecasting, indirect cost allocation, and investments, and reviewed a financial management report.

Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals

The Planning Board met on July 28 to review a Form A application for 293 Bedford Street.

The Board of Zoning Appeals met on August 3 with two agendas. One was a regular meeting to reorganize and consider new business regarding 447 Harvard Street (Lots 27A-3, 22, 24, 25B & 27C-3-27A). The other was a public hearing on a request from Egan Development, LLC to modify a previous decision for a proposed over-55 multi-family condominium at 447 Harvard Street. The modification would add two units and change three two-unit buildings to five single-unit buildings.

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

Two subcommittees met on July 29. The Regional Agreement Committee reviewed feedback on a transportation proposal, discussed capital costs, and the timeline for town assessment payments. The Policy Subcommittee reviewed a prior reading item, continued examining Policy Advisory Group recommendations, compared several policies for overlaps and gaps, and reviewed specific policy sections.

On August 5, the Policy Subcommittee held a meeting with only procedural items—calling the meeting to order, public comment, and reviewing draft minutes—with no substantive agenda items listed.

Other Boards and Committees

The Central Plymouth County Water District Advisory Board met on July 30 to interview Judith George for a Commissioner position (term ending February 2029) and vote on the appointment. The board also approved minutes from February 5, 2026.

The Conservation Commission met on August 4 to sign warrants and payroll, review July 21 minutes, hear site inspection reports, and vote on projects as needed.

The South Shore Recycling Cooperative met on August 5 to vote on an amended FY27 budget, an Executive Director salary adjustment, and a Clean Harbors FY28 contract extension. The board also considered changes to resident copayments and non-resident admission costs for the HHW depot, heard a presentation by Kevin McHugh of Coneco Engineers and Scientists, and discussed EPR bills and MassDEP battery kits.

Coming up

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on August 17 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss old business regarding 25 Rye Hill Street, approve prior minutes, and enter an executive session on nonunion personnel negotiations. The meeting is open to the public.

Whitman boards weigh zoning appeals, appointments, and school construction in busy two-week stretch

Whitman's boards and committees covered a packed agenda over the past two weeks, with public hearings on two residential redevelopment proposals, a scheduled vote on a new Principal Assessor, and ongoing review of the Whitman Middle School building project. All meetings listed below were agenda-only at the time of this report; minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet confirmed.

Zoning appeals: two redevelopment hearings

The Board of Zoning Appeals scheduled public hearings on July 20 for two properties. At 138 South Avenue, the board was set to consider a site plan petition from Robert Murphy to demolish an existing accessory building and construct a new accessory dwelling unit (ADU).

At 96 Cherry Street, the board was scheduled to hear a petition from E & A Real Estate Investments LLC seeking variances and site plan approval to demolish a residential structure and build a four-unit multifamily dwelling with three bedrooms per unit. The variance requests cite Sections 240-5.4.A(12) and 240-7.3(A), (B), and (C), with site plan approval under Section 240-2. The board also planned an executive session for strategy on nonunion personnel negotiations.

Select Board: auto dealer license and key appointments

The Select Board's July 28 agenda included a public meeting on a Class II Auto Dealer's License application from Imperio Auto Group, Inc. for 10 Buckley Avenue, Suite 9. The board was also scheduled to vote on three appointments: Nicholas Grasso as Forest Fire Warden and Director, WEMA; Deputy Fire Chief Nicholas Grass as Acting Fire Chief; and Michael Cogran to the Capital Committee. The agenda listed discussion of the SSVT debt exclusion and a Special Town Meeting.

The Select Board Budget Subcommittee met the same day to discuss capital planning, debt management, reserves, forecasting, and investments, and to review a financial management report.

Board of Assessors: Principal Assessor vote

The Board of Assessors was scheduled to vote July 21 on appointing Jacqueline Mullahy as Principal Assessor. The agenda also included signing excise abatements, voting on Warrant Excise Commitment #4, and reviewing payroll for the period 6/27/2026 through 7/18/2026.

School committees: construction, budgets, and policy

The Whitman Middle School Building Committee met July 21 to review Construction Change Order No. 10, an OPM financial update, invoices, and design and construction progress.

The South Shore Regional Vocational School District Committee and Building Committee met jointly July 22. Scheduled votes included budget transfers into the Regional Transportation Reimbursement Fund and an amendment to an easement for National Grid. The Building Committee was set to approve monthly invoices for LefiField, DRA, and Suffolk. A first reading of the Admissions Policy was also on the agenda, along with an executive session on litigation strategy.

The Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee Warrant Subcommittee met July 24 to sign warrants covering accounts payable, food services, payroll, and the Whitman Middle School Building Project. On July 29, the Regional Agreement Committee discussed transportation proposal feedback, capital costs, and the town assessment payment timeline. The Policy Subcommittee met the same day to compare multiple policy sections for overlaps and gaps.

Other boards

The Board of Health met July 20 to accept Health Inspector and Public Health Nurse reports and review issued permits and licenses. The Conservation Commission met July 21 to sign warrants and payroll and review site inspections. The Planning Board met July 28 to review a Form A application for 293 Bedford Street. The Central Plymouth County Water District Advisory Board met July 30 to interview Judith George and vote on a Commissioner position with a term ending February 2029.

Coming up

• **Aug. 3 — Board of Zoning Appeals:** Public hearing on Egan Development, LLC's request to amend a prior decision for an over-55 multifamily condominium at **447 Harvard Street**, adding two units and converting three two-unit buildings to five single-unit buildings. Board reorganization is also scheduled.
• **Aug. 4 — Select Board:** Interviews for Town Administrator candidates Sabrina Chilcott, Christine DeMoranville, and Stephanie Hirsch, plus an executive session for contract negotiations.
• **Aug. 4 — Conservation Commission:** Review of July 21 minutes, site inspection reports, and project votes.
• **Aug. 5 — South Shore Recycling Cooperative:** Votes on an amended FY27 budget, an Executive Director salary adjustment, a Clean Harbors FY28 contract extension, and changes to HHW resident copayments and non-resident admission costs.

Whitman meeting roundup: Housing Authority, Select Board, zoning appeals highlight a busy two weeks

Several Whitman boards and committees met between July 7 and July 15, but because meeting minutes have not yet been published for any of them, outcomes and vote tallies cannot be confirmed. What follows is based on the published agendas, which list what each body planned to take up. Residents should watch for posted minutes to learn what was actually decided.

Housing Authority: FY2027 plan, solar panels, debt write-off on the agenda

The Whitman Housing Authority scheduled its most consequential set of votes in the period. On July 13, the board planned to vote on the FY2027 Annual Plan and Capital Improvement Plan, including a three-year capital improvement plan, a maintenance and repair plan, and the current operating budget. Other scheduled votes included writing off uncollectible debt for FY2026, approving a certificate of substantial completion for the Knob & Tube Project, installing solar panels at Stetson Terrace, and adopting a Housing Authority Service Agreement. A public hearing on the FY2027 plan was also on the agenda, with residents able to submit comments orally or in writing until the hearing concluded.

Select Board: junk-dealer license, acting fire chief, purchasing policy

The Select Board's July 14 agenda included a public hearing on Caddigan Auctioneers, Inc.'s application for a junk dealer's license at 356 South Avenue, Suite 5A. Scheduled votes included authorizing the Assistant Town Administrator to sign bill and payroll warrants, appointing Deputy Fire Chief Nicholas Grasso as Acting Fire Chief, rescinding Karen Hucksam's appointment to the Council on Aging, and approving a Sustainable Purchasing Policy. A separate Budget Subcommittee meeting the same day was set to discuss financial policy and a financial management review.

School Committee: superintendent search, warrants, regional agreement

The Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee had several sessions. The Superintendent Search Bid Subcommittee met July 8 to review and revise the Request for Proposal for the superintendent search, with no final decision expected. The Warrant Subcommittee met July 9 to review Accounts Payable, Food Services, Payroll, and Whitman Middle School Building Project warrants. On July 15, the full committee was scheduled to review the Regional Agreement approval process and timeline and continue discussion of transportation services. No formal actions were listed.

Planning Board, Conservation Commission, DPW, Finance Committee

The Planning Board's July 14 agenda included reviewing a proposal for Plantar Foam on Nav Street. The Conservation Commission met July 7 to hear a Request for Determination of Applicability for 16 Jacob Lane and discuss bylaw changes. The Public Works Commission met July 8 to process Saturday cemetery burial requests, property tax abatements, and hold an executive session to interview candidates for open positions. The Finance Committee met July 14 to discuss line item transfers; no amounts were specified.

Coming up

• **Board of Zoning Appeals, July 20:** Public hearings on 138 South Avenue (site plan for a new accessory dwelling unit, petition from Robert Murphy) and 96 Cherry Street (petition from E & A Real Estate Investments LLC for variances and site plan approval to build a four-unit multifamily dwelling with three bedrooms per unit). An executive session on nonunion personnel negotiations is also scheduled.
• **Board of Health, July 20:** Review of Health Inspector and Public Health Nurse reports, plus permits and licenses.
• **Conservation Commission, July 21:** Review of July 7 minutes, warrants and payroll, and site inspection reports.
• **Board of Assessors, July 21:** Vote to appoint Jacqueline Mullahy as Principal Assessor, plus excise abatements and Warrant Excise Commitment #4.
• **Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee Policy Subcommittee, July 29:** Review of policy drafts and Policy Advisory Group recommendations.

Because all recent meeting minutes remain unpublished, residents should check the town's official postings for confirmed outcomes and vote tallies.

Whitman boards weigh housing, budgets, and leadership changes as July meetings stack up

What happened this week

Most Whitman boards met in late June and early July, but minutes have not yet been published for any of those sessions, so confirmed outcomes are not available. Based on the agendas, several consequential items were scheduled for discussion or votes.

The Select Board on June 30 was set to vote on line item budget transfers and a lease for the Whitman Food Pantry at the former DPW Administration Building. The board also planned to accept a donation for the Animal Shelter from the Copeland Family Foundation and approve permits for Southeastern Philharmonic and WCC summer concerts.

The Board of Zoning Appeals on June 29 held a public hearing on a petition from Ousamequin Realty Trust to build seven duplexes — 14 dwelling units total — at 25 Rye Hill Street. The petitioner sought variances from Sections 240.5.4.A(12) and 240.7.3.C(4) of the town zoning bylaws, plus site plan approval under Section 240-7.2.

The Board of Assessors on June 29 was scheduled to approve excise tax abatements and discuss RFP and contract changes for assessing services covering FY2026, FY2027, and FY2028.

The Old Colony Planning Council's Economic Development Commission on June 30 was set to vote on adding projects to its CEDS Priority Projects List and discuss the Whitman Downtown Master Plan.

School committees

The Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee's Policy Subcommittee met July 1 to begin developing a School Committee Member Handbook and review multiple policy sections, including Tenth, Eleventh, and Twelfth Section policies. On July 8, the Superintendent Search Bid Subcommittee met to review and revise the RFP for the superintendent search — a working session with no final decision expected. On July 9, the Warrant Subcommittee reviewed Accounts Payable, Food Services, Payroll, and Whitman Middle School Building Project warrants.

The South Shore Regional School District Committee met remotely July 2 and voted to enter executive session regarding litigation strategy.

Conservation and Public Works

The Conservation Commission on July 7 reviewed a Request for Determination of Applicability for 16 Jacob Lane, discussed bylaw changes, and reviewed site inspection reports.

The Public Works Commission on July 8 was scheduled to process Saturday cemetery burial requests and property tax abatement applications, receive superintendent updates, and hold an executive session to interview candidates for open positions.

Coming up

July 13 — Whitman Housing Authority: Public hearing on the FY2027 Annual Plan, followed by votes on the Annual Plan, Capital Improvement Plan, writing off uncollectible FY2026 debt, a certificate of substantial completion for the Knob & Tube Project, solar panel installation at Stetson Terrace, and a Housing Authority Service Agreement.

July 14 — Select Board: Public hearing on a junk dealer license application from Caddigan Auctioneers, Inc. at 356 South Avenue, Suite 5A. The board will also vote to appoint Deputy Fire Chief Nicholas Grasso as Acting Fire Chief, rescind Karen Hucksam's appointment to the Council on Aging, and approve a Sustainable Purchasing Policy.

July 14 — Planning Board: Review of a Plantar Foam proposal on Nav Street, at Whitman Town Hall, 54 South Ave.

July 15 — Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee: Review of the Regional Agreement approval process and timeline, plus continued discussion of transportation services.

July 20 — Board of Zoning Appeals: Public hearings on a new accessory dwelling unit at 138 South Avenue (petitioner Robert Murphy) and a four-unit multifamily dwelling at 96 Cherry Street (petitioner E & A Real Estate Investments LLC, proposing 3 bedrooms per unit).

July 20 — Board of Health: Review of Health Inspector and Public Health Nurse reports, plus issued permits and licenses.

Whitman meeting roundup: Food Pantry lease, zoning hearings, and school construction on recent agendas

Most Whitman boards and committees met in the final week of June, but because minutes have not yet been published for any of these sessions, outcomes — including votes, approvals, and final decisions — cannot be confirmed from the available agendas. Here is what was scheduled for discussion and potential action.

Select Board — June 30

The Select Board agenda included several items with potential financial and property implications for residents:

• **Line item budget transfers** — no dollar amounts were listed on the agenda.
• **Whitman Food Pantry lease at the former DPW Administration Building** — the board was scheduled to discuss a lease agreement that would house the Food Pantry at the former Department of Public Works site.
• **Permits for summer concerts** — the Southeastern Philharmonic and WCC summer concert permits were on the agenda.
• **Donation acceptance for the Animal Shelter** — from the Copeland Family Foundation.
• **Town Hall Auditorium Usage Policy** — scheduled for review.

The board was also set to reorganize leadership and enter executive sessions on personnel matters and the Food Pantry property lease.

Zoning Board of Appeals — June 29

The Board of Appeals held a public hearing on a proposal to construct seven duplexes (14 dwelling units) at 25 Rye Hill Street. The petitioner, Ousamequin Realty Trust, sought variances from Sections 240.5.4.A(12) and 240.7.3.C(4) of the town zoning bylaws, along with site plan approval under Section 240-7.2. The agenda also listed a possible executive session on nonunion contract negotiation strategy.

Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee

Several school-related meetings were scheduled:

• **June 23 (Building Committee)** — The Whitman Middle School Building Committee was set to discuss and potentially vote on **Change Orders #8 and #9**, **AI3 Amendments #5**, a **Dedication Plaque** design, and receive a financial review and funding update.
• **June 24 (full committee)** — A virtual public hearing meeting included votes on a **bus contract** and on **extending the superintendent evaluation**, plus an executive session for negotiations with nonunion personnel, specifically the Director of Special Education.
• **June 26 (Warrant Subcommittee)** — The subcommittee was scheduled to approve Accounts Payable, Food Services, Payroll, and Whitman Middle School Building Project warrants.
• **July 1 (Policy Subcommittee)** — The group was set to begin developing a **School Committee Member Handbook** and review multiple policy sections, including IHAMA, IINDD, IKF, IKFE, IMB, IMG, IMGA, JB, JBA, JBB, JF, JFABE, JFBB, JH, JHD, JIC, and SICA.

South Shore Recycling Cooperative — June 24

The SSRC was scheduled to vote on its FY27 budget and elect an Executive Board slate of James Downey, Jean Landis Naumann, Arlene Dias, and Rachel Gerold. The agenda also included an update on the household hazardous waste depot and a mention of National Battery Takeback Day on September 12.

Economic Development Committee — June 25

The committee was set to hear a presentation from the Old Colony Planning Council on the Downtown Whitman Revitalization Strategy. Other agenda items included discussion of solar and battery model bylaws, community placemaking events, vacant properties, and a possible SWOT analysis to update the Economic Development section of the Strategic Plan or Master Plan.

Other Meetings

• **Board of Library Trustees (June 24)** — Post-election board reorganization, staffing changes, and cost/grant funding discussion for a new outdoor book drop.
• **Board of Assessors (June 29)** — Excise tax abatement approvals and discussion of RFP and assessing services contract changes for FY2026, 2027, and 2028.
• **Open Space and Recreation Plan Implementation Steering Committee (June 25)** — 2026 goal prioritization and assignment of responsibilities.
• **Old Colony Planning Council (multiple dates)** — Finance-Audit committee, OPEB Trust Committee, annual meeting, officer elections, and Economic Development Commission discussion of the Whitman Downtown Master Plan and CEDS Priority Projects List.
• **South Shore Regional School District Committee (July 2)** — Executive session on litigation strategy.

Coming Up

• **July 7 — Conservation Commission**: Request for Determination of Applicability hearing for **16 Jacob Lane**, plus bylaw discussion and warrant signing.
• **July 8 — Public Works Commission**: Saturday cemetery burial requests, property tax abatement applications, and an executive session to interview candidates for open positions.
• **July 13 — Whitman Housing Authority**: Public hearing on the proposed **FY2027 Annual Plan**, including a three-year capital improvement plan, operating budget, and responses to Performance Management Review findings. Residents may submit comments orally or in writing.
• **July 14 — Whitman Finance Committee**: Line item transfers (no amounts specified).
• **July 20 — Board of Zoning Appeals**: Public hearings on **138 South Avenue** (accessory dwelling unit petition from Robert Murphy) and **96 Cherry Street** (four-unit multifamily dwelling petition from E & A Real Estate Investments LLC, seeking variances from Sections 240-5.4.A(12) and 240-7.3(A), (B), and (C)).

Zoning Board Hears 14-Unit Duplex Proposal; School and Select Boards Tackle Budgets and Construction

Whitman’s town boards convened a series of meetings over the past two weeks, with agendas spanning a major zoning variance request, school building project change orders, and potential Select Board approvals for a food pantry lease and budget transfers. Minutes for all meetings were still in preparation at press time, but agendas outlined a full slate of decisions and discussions.

Board of Appeals considers 14-unit project on Rye Hill Street

The Zoning Board of Appeals opened a public hearing June 29 on a petition from Ousamequin Realty Trust seeking variances and site plan approval to construct seven duplexes — 14 dwelling units — at 25 Rye Hill Street. The request seeks relief from Sections 240.5.4.A(12) and 240.7.3.C(4) of the town’s zoning bylaws. The application also required site plan approval under Section 240-7.2. A related meeting of the Board of Zoning Appeals earlier that evening was scheduled to include review of a new zoning application for the same address.

Whitman Middle School building project change orders on table

The Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee’s Middle School Building Committee held a public hearing June 23 to consider potential votes on Change Orders #8 and #9, along with AI3 Amendments #5. The agenda also included a financial review, an update on the project’s funding and schedule, and a discussion of a dedication plaque design. A separate June 26 meeting of the committee’s Warrant Subcommittee approved accounts payable, food services, payroll, and Whitman Middle School building project warrants; the minutes of that meeting were not yet published.

The full Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee was also set to vote June 24 on a bus contract and on extending the superintendent’s evaluation. Members were to enter executive session for negotiations with nonunion personnel, specifically the director of special education. No outcomes were available.

Select Board faces Food Pantry lease, budget transfers

The Select Board met June 30 with an agenda that included line-item budget transfers and a vote on a lease for the Whitman Food Pantry at the former DPW Administration Building. Members were also slated to vote on summer concert permits for the Southeastern Philharmonic and WCC, accept a donation for the Animal Shelter from the Copeland Family Foundation, and review a proposed Town Hall Auditorium Usage Policy. Executive sessions were planned for personnel matters and a property lease discussion.

Downtown plan and economic development strategy presented

The Economic Development Committee received a presentation June 25 from the Old Colony Planning Council on the Downtown Whitman Revitalization Strategy. The committee also discussed solar and battery model bylaws, community placemaking events, and vacant properties, and considered updating the economic development section of the town’s strategic or master plan. Separately, the Old Colony Planning Council’s Economic Development Commission met June 30 to vote on additions to its CEDS Priority Projects List and to discuss the Whitman Downtown Master Plan.

Other board activity

• The Planning Board met June 23 to review site plans for 98 Cherry Street and 447 Harvard Street.
• The Board of Library Trustees discussed June 24 the reorganization of board officers after the town election, staffing changes, and a potential outdoor book drop funded partially by a grant.
• The Open Space and Recreation Plan Implementation Steering Committee prioritized 2026 goals June 25, identifying resources, assignments, and timelines.
• The South Shore Recycling Cooperative voted June 24 on its FY27 budget and the election of board members James Downey, Jean Landis Naumann, Arlene Dias, and Rachel Gerold.
• The South Shore Regional School District Committee was scheduled for an executive session July 2 regarding litigation strategy.

Coming up

• July 7: Conservation Commission hears a Request for Determination of Applicability for 16 Jacob Lane.
• July 8: Public Works Commission processes Saturday cemetery burial requests and interviews candidates for open positions.
• July 13: Whitman Housing Authority holds a public hearing on its proposed FY2027 Annual Plan, including a three-year capital improvement plan and operating budget.
• July 14: Whitman Finance Committee meets to discuss line-item transfers.