MassVoter.com← Carver Select BoardCarver Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
May 15, 2018
28 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Ronald Clarke, Sarah Hewins, Dave Robertson, Mark Townsend, Alan Dunham
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Alan Dunham arrived late (7:15).
Every vote, in order
Re-organization of the Board
Nominate Dunham as Chairman
Nominate Dunham as Chairman
From the minutes
“Motion by Clarke to nominate Dunham as Chairman, second by Robertson. Vote 5-0..” (Motion: Clarke, second: Robertson)
Nominate Clarke as Vice-Chairman
Nominate Clarke as Vice-Chairman
From the minutes
“Motion by Robertson to nominate Clarke as Vice-Chairman, second by Townsend. Vote 5-0..” (Motion: Robertson, second: Townsend)
Agenda Policy
Approve: Agenda Policy
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Clarke, second by Robertson. Vote 5-0..” (Motion: Clarke, second: Robertson)
Financial Management Policies
Approve: Financial Management Policies
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Clarke, second by Townsend. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Townsend)
Code of Conduct
Approve: Code of Conduct
Approve. Hewins stated she will be voting against this due to part 4B where it says: "Limit contact to specific town staff…"
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Clarke, second by Robertson. Hewins stated she will be voting against this due to part 4B where it says: "Limit contact to specific town staff…" Vote 4-1.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Robertson)
Bloggers Code of Conduct
Approve amended version to change title to Social Media Code of Conduct
Approve amended version to change title to Social Media Code of Conduct. Clarke believes the new wording makes it more current
From the minutes
“Motion to approve amended version to change title to Social Media Code of Conduct by Clarke, second by Robertson. Clarke believes the new wording makes it more current. Vote 5-0..” (Motion: Clarke, second: Robertson)
Bond Approval
Approve: Bond Approval
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Clarke, second by Robertson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Robertson)
October 5, 2018, to Eastern Bank at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of
Approve: October 5, 2018, to Eastern Bank at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Townsend, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Townsend, second: Hewins)
Approve
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Robertson, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Robertson, second: Hewins)
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Clarke, second by Townsend. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Townsend)
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Clarke, second by Townsend. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Townsend)
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Clarke, second by Robertson. Vote 5-0..” (Motion: Clarke, second: Robertson)
Stabilization Fund Request
Approve: Stabilization Fund Request
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Clarke, second by Robertson. Vote 5-0..” (Motion: Clarke, second: Robertson)
Request to raise fees
Approve the increase in demand fees to $10
Approve the increase in demand fees to $10
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the increase in demand fees to $10 by Clarke, second by Robertson. Vote 5-0..” (Motion: Clarke, second: Robertson)
Stream Name Proposal
Approve: Stream Name Proposal
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Clarke, second by Townsend. Vote 5-0..” (Motion: Clarke, second: Townsend)
SRPEDD Appointments
Approve: SRPEDD Appointments
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Clarke, second by Robertson. Vote 5-0..” (Motion: Clarke, second: Robertson)
SRPEDD Planning Appointment
Approve: SRPEDD Planning Appointment
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Clarke, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0..” (Motion: Clarke, second: Hewins)
Old Colony Elder Services Director re-appointment
Appoint Carole Julius
Appoint Carole Julius
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Carole Julius by Clarke, second by Townsend. Vote 5-0..” (Motion: Clarke, second: Townsend)
Old Colony Regional Voch Tech Appointment
Appoint Donald Williams
Appoint Donald Williams
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Donald Williams by Clarke, second by Robertson. Vote 5-0..” (Motion: Clarke, second: Robertson)
Council on Aging Needs Assessment
Approve: Council on Aging Needs Assessment
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Clarke, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0..” (Motion: Clarke, second: Hewins)
Plymouth County Advisory Board Representative for FY 19
Recommend Mark Townsend to be appointed
Recommend Mark Townsend to be appointed
From the minutes
“Clarke motioned to recommend Mark Townsend to be appointed, second by Robertson. Vote 5-0..” (Motion: Clarke, second: Robertson)
Request for One Day Special License
Approve: Request for One Day Special License
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Clarke, second by Robertson. Vote 5-0..” (Motion: Clarke, second: Robertson)
Request for Use of Town Property
Approve: Request for Use of Town Property
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Clarke, second by Townsend. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Townsend)
Minutes
Approve minutes of 4/3/18 as amended
Approve minutes of 4/3/18 as amended
Yes: Clarke, Dunham, Hewins, RobertsonAbstained: Townsend
From the minutes
“Motion to approve minutes of 4/3/18 as amended by Clarke, second by Hewins. Vote 4-0-1 (Townsend abstain).” (Motion: Clarke, second: Hewins)
Request for One Day Special License
Approve 18 One Day Special Licenses for King Richard's Faire pending payment of taxes
Approve 18 One Day Special Licenses for King Richard's Faire pending payment of taxes
From the minutes
“Motion to approve 18 One Day Special Licenses for King Richard's Faire pending payment of taxes by Clarke, second by Robertson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Robertson)
Request for Use of Town Property
Approve use of Shurtleff Park by Crossroads Church on 7/21 with the fee waived
Approve use of Shurtleff Park by Crossroads Church on 7/21 with the fee waived
From the minutes
“Motion to approve use of Shurtleff Park by Crossroads Church on 7/21 with the fee waived by Clarke, second by Townsend. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Townsend)
Approval Process
Approve: Approval Process
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Robertson, second by Townsend. Vote 5-0..” (Motion: Robertson, second: Townsend)
Next Meetings
Adjourn into executive session at 9:15pm by Clarke with Exemption 1,2,3 & 4 to discuss, discipline or dismissal of a public employee, strategy regarding security personnel on devices that may have...
Adjourn into executive session at 9:15pm by Clarke with Exemption 1,2,3 & 4 to discuss, discipline or dismissal of a public employee, strategy regarding security personnel on devices that may have a detrimental effect on the town if held in open session, and to reconvene in open session for purpose of adjournment. Second
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn into executive session at 9:15pm by Clarke with Exemption 1,2,3 & 4 to discuss, discipline or dismissal of a public employee, strategy regarding security personnel on devices that may have a detrimental effect on 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, Townsend, Clarke & Dunham..” (Motion: 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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