September Whitman Updates
McGuiggan’s and the Patio Sale
We have more information about the two restaurants in the center of town changing hands. The new owner is an experienced restauranteur, operating Martini’s in Plymouth, and he plans to turn the Patio into a sister restaurant under the Martini’s brand. The Pub will be rebranded as the Alibi Tavern. The last day of operations under the current owners will be October 6th.
Express articles: https://whitmanhansonexpress.com/rosen-family-sells-whitman-eateries/ and
https://whitmanhansonexpress.com/all-roads-leading-to-changes/
Selecting New School Committee Members
The Whitman Select Board and Whitman Hanson Regional School Committee outlined the selection process in meetings on back to back nights. Due to 13 applicants expressing interest, and Counsel’s advice that the process be completed in a single night to avoid open meeting law violations, each applicant will be given 10 minutes to speak about themselves, and members of the two boards will not be asking questions. The entire process will be completed Tuesday October 1 at 6pm.
Express articles: https://whitmanhansonexpress.com/choosing-new-school-panel-members/ and
https://whitmanhansonexpress.com/whitman-sets-school-panel-interviews/
WHCA recordings: https://youtu.be/aeP8MMuFAf4?si=aGlJW0i8qZzKbe_X and https://youtu.be/wPdDZdm-k7s?si=P4LLLvQ0WOMGReGN
Whitman Police Remind Residents to Lock Cars
Whitman Police have been investigating a series of vehicle break ins and car thefts. In all instances cars were left unlocked, and in the case of the car thefts the keys were left in the car. Police remind residents to lock their vehicles overnight, and if they experience a break in to call 911.
Press release: https://www.whitman-ma.gov/civicalerts.aspx?aid=1209
Deputy Chief Ford to Retire
After 25 years with the Whitman Fire Department, Deputy Chief Tom Ford is going to retire. Residents are welcome to wish him well at the Fire Station Monday September 30 from 1-3pm.
Facebook post: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/r2AA9siawSmja3DT/?mibextid=WC7FNe
9/11 Ceremony at Whitman Fire
Whitman Fire held a ceremony to honor the memories of those lost on 9/11, including the 343 firefighters who bravely ran int ground zero and didn’t return. They also made special mention of the at least 360 fire fighters that have died of 9/11 related illnesses since that day.
Facebook post: https://www.facebook.com/share/7sUNBLbzNdb6FSKU/?mibextid=WC7FNe
South Shore Tech Regional Agreement
Superintendent Tom Hickey presented to the Select Board the proposed change to the SSVT Regional Agreement. It is a change to the formula to calculate debt service payments, instead of locking in all parties at the time the debt is borrowed the payment is calculated based on a rolling average 4-year enrollment. In English? If it passes and the SSVT School project passes at the ballot Whitman would not be locked into the highest payment of all 9 member towns for the duration of the debt.
Express article: https://whitmanhansonexpress.com/all-roads-leading-to-changes/
WHCA recording: https://youtu.be/t8Rz6P7VYNs?si=PMs6sqrRTNbbVrUt&t=3424
Reminders
Early in-person voting for the Presidential Election begins Saturday October 19.
Library events coming up: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/xxz6GfNNhBs5m5QN/?mibextid=WC7FNe