MassVoter.com← Carver Select BoardCarver Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
January 15, 2019
14 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Alan Dunham, Ronald Clarke, Sarah Hewins, Dave Robertson, Mark Townsend
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Elaine Weston
Go into Executive Session in accordance with G.L c. 30A Sec. 21 (a)(1), to discuss complaints against a public officer, employee, staff member or individual and to return to open session at 7:00pm
Go into Executive Session in accordance with G.L c. 30A Sec. 21 (a)(1), to discuss complaints against a public officer, employee, staff member or individual and to return to open session at 7:00pm
The roll call lists Dave Robertson and Sarah Hewins voting yes, but does not list Alan Dunham, Ronald Clarke and Mark Townsend, who were present. Individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion to go into Executive Session in accordance with G.L c. 30A Sec. 21 (a)(1), to discuss complaints against a public officer, employee, staff member or individual and to return to open session at 7:00pm by Clarke, second by Townsend. Roll call-affirmative: Robertson, Hewins, Returned to open session at 7:00pm.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Townsend)
Pole Hearing
Approve: Pole Hearing
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Robertson, second by Townsend. Vote 5-0..” (Motion: Robertson, second: Townsend)
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Townsend second by Clarke. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Townsend, second: Clarke)
Nominate Clarke as chairman
Nominate Clarke as chairman
The roll call lists Dave Robertson, Sarah Hewins, Mark Townsend and Alan Dunham voting yes, but does not list Ronald Clarke, who was present. Individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Dunham nominated Clarke as chairman, second by Robertson. Roll Call vote: affirmative-Robertson, Hewins, Townsend & Dunham..” (Motion: Dunham, second: Robertson)
Nominate Dave Robertson as Vice Chair
Hewins nominated Robertson as Vice-Chair
The minutes record the vote as 4-0, but 5 members were present (Alan Dunham, Ronald Clarke, Sarah Hewins, Dave Robertson and Mark Townsend), so it is not clear how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Hewins nominated Robertson as Vice-Chair, second by Dunham. Vote 4-0..” (Motion: Hewins, second: Dunham)
Police Sergeant recommendation
Approve: Police Sergeant recommendation
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Townsend, second by Dunham. Vote 5-0..” (Motion: Townsend, second: Dunham)
Appointment of Special Officer
Approve: Appointment of Special Officer
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Dunham, second by Robertson. Vote 5-0..” (Motion: Dunham, second: Robertson)
Section 11-6
Approve: Section 11-6
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Dunham, second by Robertson. Vote 5-0..” (Motion: Dunham, second: Robertson)
Town Administrator Update
Adopt 10 year forecast FY19 - FY30 dated 11/20/2018
Adopt 10 year forecast FY19 - FY30 dated 11/20/2018
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt 10 year forecast FY19 - FY30 dated 11/20/2018 by Dunham, second by Townsend. Vote 5-0..” (Motion: Dunham, second: Townsend)
Update on Police Station Site Walk from 1/11/19
Second by Townsend
Second by Townsend
From the minutes
“Motion by Dunham, Second by Townsend. VOTE 5-0.” (Motion: Dunham)
Table Minutes of 12/4/18
Table Minutes of 12/4/18. Vote to approve with amendments
From the minutes
“Motion to table Minutes of 12/4/18 by Dunham, second by Townsend. Vote to approve with amendments. VOTE 5-0.” (Motion: Dunham, second: Townsend)
Approve One Day Special License for Carver Sportsman's Club, 1/25/19, noonmidnight, Second Robertson
Approve One Day Special License for Carver Sportsman's Club, 1/25/19, noonmidnight, Second Robertson
From the minutes
“Motion to approve One Day Special License for Carver Sportsman's Club, 1/25/19, noonmidnight by Townsend, Second Robertson. VOTE 5-0.” (Motion: Townsend)
Approve Carver Farmer's Market Sundays 6/9/19-10/27/19 Noon-4pm (set up: 10am6pm), Second Clarke
Approve Carver Farmer's Market Sundays 6/9/19-10/27/19 Noon-4pm (set up: 10am6pm), Second Clarke
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Carver Farmer's Market Sundays 6/9/19-10/27/19 Noon-4pm (set up: 10am6pm) by Dunham, Second Clarke. VOTE 5-0.” (Motion: Dunham)
Next meetings
Adjourn at 9:35pm into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining negotiation with unions; (Police and SEIUClerical) that may have a detrimental effect on the...
Adjourn at 9:35pm into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining negotiation with unions; (Police and SEIUClerical) that 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 to adjourn at 9:35pm into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining negotiation with unions; (Police and SEIUClerical) that 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 by Dunham, second by Townsend. Roll call-Affirmative: Robertson, Hewins, Townsend, Dunham, Clarke.” (Motion: Dunham, second: Townsend)
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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