MassVoter.com← Carver Select BoardCarver Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
April 3, 2018
20 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Alan Dunham, Ronald Clarke, Sarah Hewins, Helen Marrone, Dave Robertson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Annual Town Meeting Warrant review and approval
Reconsider Article #5
Reconsider Article #5
From the minutes
“Motion to reconsider Article #5 by Clarke, second by Marrone. Vote 5-0..” (Motion: Clarke, second: Marrone)
Delete and replace Part C & D of Article 5 as set forth below: Part C Borrowing Authorization - Library HVAC system: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum set forth below for the...
Delete and replace Part C & D of Article 5 as set forth below: Part C Borrowing Authorization - Library HVAC system: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum set forth below for the purposes indicated, including all incidental and related costs and cost over-run contingency: Replacement of the Library HVAC system, repair and upgrade and associated repairs to the building $1,100,000; Part D: Borrowing authorization - Police Station: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum set forth below for the purposes indicated, including all incidental and related costs: Police Station building, design, construct, furnish, equip: $4,900,000 Second by Robertson. Clarke spoke on the public meeting that was held in regards to the council on aging addition to the library - he felt attendees were disrespectful at the meeting and thanked Bill Harriman and all the volunteers on the committee for their work toward this project. Marrone asks that everyone take a step back before making hateful comments on social media. Everyone is doing the job they were asked to do and she supports the seniors, many of the comments were not showing the true picture of what is happening at the meeting. The future generation is watching and they will emulate what we do
From the minutes
“Motion by Clarke to delete and replace Part C & D of Article 5 as set forth below: Part C Borrowing Authorization - Library HVAC system: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum set forth below for the purposes indicated, including all incidental and related costs and cost over-run contingency: Replacement of the Library HVAC system, repair and upgrade and associated repairs to the building $1,100,000; Part D: Borrowing authorization - Police Station: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum set forth below for the purposes indicated, including all incidental and related costs: Police Station building, design, construct, furnish, equip: $4,900,000 Second by Robertson. Clarke spoke on the public meeting that was held in regards to the council on aging addition to the library - he felt attendees were disrespectful at the meeting and thanked Bill Harriman and all the volunteers on the committee for their work toward this project. Marrone asks that everyone take a step back before making hateful comments on social media. Everyone is doing the job they were asked to do and she supports the seniors, many of the comments were not showing the true picture of what is happening at the meeting. The future generation is watching and they will emulate what we do. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Clarke)
Article #5 Section A & B have had revisions by Bond Counsel. Part A
Approve sections A & B as presented
Approve sections A & B as presented
From the minutes
“Motion to approve sections A & B as presented by Marrone, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0..” (Motion: Marrone, second: Hewins)
Approve Article 2
Approve Article 2
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Article 2 by Hewins, second by Robertson. Vote 5-0..” (Motion: Hewins, second: Robertson)
Incorporate the easement language
Incorporate the easement language
From the minutes
“Motion to incorporate the easement language by Robertson, second by Marrone. Vote 5-0..” (Motion: Robertson, second: Marrone)
Recommend changes in Part D
Recommend changes in Part D
From the minutes
“Motion to recommend changes in Part D by Clarke, second by Marrone. Vote 5-0. Part A.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Marrone)
Article 4, Part A (operating budget, Appendix A)
(The minutes do not give the wording of the motion.)
Yes: Clarke, Dunham, Marrone, RobertsonAbstained: HewinsThe minutes do not give the wording of this motion; the title is the agenda item it was made under.
From the minutes
“Part A Vote 4-0-1 (Hewins does not agree with the Town Hall organizational chart portion of Appendix A, but does approve of the remainder of Appendix A, i.e. paying employees).”
Approve the recommended changes
Approve the recommended changes
From the minutes
“Motion by Clarke to approve the recommended changes, second by Robertson. Vote 5-0..” (Motion: Clarke, second: Robertson)
Approve the recommended changes
The minutes print the count as "Vote 50", which MassVoter reads as 5-0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Clarke to approve the recommended changes, second by Marrone. Vote 50..” (Motion: Clarke, second: Marrone)
Article 8 presented by Stephen Cole, Director of Planning
Break these 5 sections separated out into 5 different articles
Break these 5 sections separated out into 5 different articles
From the minutes
“Motion by Clarke to break these 5 sections separated out into 5 different articles, second by Marrone. Vote 5-0..” (Motion: Clarke, second: Marrone)
Article 13
Recommend: Article 13
Recommend. Marrone questioned what other relief is there to seniors. Clarke stated that taxes can be deferred by the Tax Collector. She would like to see the residents vote because the young people are also struggling
From the minutes
“Motion to recommend by Clarke, second by Robertson. Marrone questioned what other relief is there to seniors. Clarke stated that taxes can be deferred by the Tax Collector. She would like to see the residents vote because the young people are also struggling. Vote 5-0..” (Motion: Clarke, second: Robertson)
Article 14
Recommend: Article 14
Recommend
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to recommend, second by Robertson. Vote 5-0..” (Motion: Hewins, second: Robertson)
Article 15
Not recommend
Not recommend
From the minutes
“motion to not recommend, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0 to NOT recommend..” (second: Hewins)
Vote to recommend article #15
Vote to recommend article #15
No: Clarke, Dunham, Hewins, Marrone, Robertson
From the minutes
“motion to vote to recommend article #15, second by Marrone. Vote 0-5 all.” (second: Marrone)
Authorize the warrant for Town Meeting subject to Town Counsel Final edits and Finance Director Final edits as well as modifications from the Finance Committee and Planning Director
Authorize the warrant for Town Meeting subject to Town Counsel Final edits and Finance Director Final edits as well as modifications from the Finance Committee and Planning Director
From the minutes
“Motion to authorize the warrant for Town Meeting subject to Town Counsel Final edits and Finance Director Final edits as well as modifications from the Finance Committee and Planning Director by Clarke, second by Marrone. Vote 5-0..” (Motion: Clarke, second: Marrone)
One Day Special License Request
Waive the $30 per day fee
Waive the $30 per day fee
From the minutes
“Motion to waive the $30 per day fee by Marrone, seconded by Clarke. Vote 5-0..” (Motion: Marrone, second: Clarke)
Approve the two one-day licenses
Approve the two one-day licenses
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the two one-day licenses by Clarke, seconded by Marrone. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Marrone)
Minutes of 3/20/18
Approve: Minutes of 3/20/18
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Clarke, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Hewins)
Next Meeting
At 9:15 pm to go into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21 (a)(3) if discussing the matter in open session with respect to non-union negotiations and with all nonunion personnel (Town...
At 9:15 pm to go into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21 (a)(3) if discussing the matter in open session with respect to non-union negotiations and with all nonunion personnel (Town Administrator's Contract) may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the town if held in open session and to reconvene in open session for purpose of adjournment
From the minutes
“Motion at 9:15 pm by Clark to go into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21 (a)(3) if discussing the matter in open session with respect to non-union negotiations and with all nonunion personnel (Town Administrator's Contract) may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the town if held in open session and to reconvene in open session for purpose of adjournment, second by Robertson. Roll call: affirmative: Robertson, Hewins, Marrone, Clarke & Dunham..” (Motion: Clarke, second: Robertson)
Adjourn at 9:45pm
Adjourn at 9:45pm
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn at 9:45pm by Clarke, seconded by Robertson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Robertson)
From the Carver Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (2025 on) and its Document Center archive (earlier years). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos of current members: Mark Townsend and Sarah Hewins from Wareham Week (January 2026); Jim Elliman from Area 58 video of the October 6, 2026 Select Board meeting (identified by the nameplate in front of each member). Members without a photo show initials.
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