Whitman Select Board - July 28, 2026 Meeting.

The Whitman Select Board meeting on July 28, 2026, focused heavily on budgetary and procurement-related discussions. Key topics included the approval of an auto dealer license for Imperial Auto Group and the appointment of new town officials such as the new Veterans Service Officer and interim Fire Chief. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing the upcoming debt exclusion vote related to funding the South Shore Vocational Technical School building project, including the financial impact on taxpayers and the timing of the vote. The board also reviewed the town's available alcohol and cannabis licenses as part of economic development efforts. Additionally, the meeting covered updates on the regional school agreement, particularly the proposal to include non-mandated busing costs in the operating budget and the adoption of a two-thirds voting policy for certain school committee decisions. The board discussed financial policies, including capital planning and debt management, with plans to review and possibly revise these policies to better align with best practices and the town's fiscal context. The meeting concluded with preparations for upcoming town administrator interviews and scheduling future meetings.