Whitman Select Board - July 14, 2026 Meeting.

The Whitman Select Board meeting on July 14, 2026, covered a range of municipal topics including the approval of a junk dealer's license, updates on the town administrator search, and authorization for the assistant town administrator to sign payroll and bill warrants. A significant portion of the meeting focused on infrastructure and procurement-related issues such as the town's sewer capacity contract with the city of Brockton, highlighting current usage, penalties for overuse, and upcoming development projects that may impact capacity. The board also voted to approve a sustainable purchasing policy aimed at minimizing waste and supporting environmentally preferred products, which will aid in grant applications. Additionally, discussions included the finalization of a lease for the DPW administration building to be used by the Whitman Food Pantry, with attention to necessary building modifications before signing. Budget discussions centered on the regional school district's transportation costs and the complexities of negotiating financial responsibilities between Whitman and Hanson, with board members expressing differing views on compromise and fiscal accountability. The meeting concluded with committee appointments, staffing updates, and procedural motions.