MassVoter.com← Carver Select BoardCarver Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
April 8, 2019
3 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Dave Robertson, Alan Dunham, Mark Townsend, Sarah Hewins
Absent: Ronald Clarke
Every vote, in order
Approve proposed changes
Approve proposed changes. Hewins asked how many homes would be affected by this bylaw. Hewins also asked what if someone needs a new roof but can't afford on. Hewins noted that we're an agricultural town and lots of old vehicles and machinery are used by farmers for parts. She also said One man's treasure is another man's trash. Hewins is not in agreement with the entire by-law since it may set up the town for potential lawsuits and it is up to a judgement call as well as depending on who is in the role of making the decisions. Dunham agreed
The minutes give only the count (3-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve proposed changes by Dunham, second by Townsend. Hewins asked how many homes would be affected by this bylaw. Hewins also asked what if someone needs a new roof but can't afford on. Hewins noted that we're an agricultural town and lots of old vehicles and machinery are used by farmers for parts. She also said One man's treasure is another man's trash. Hewins is not in agreement with the entire by-law since it may set up the town for potential lawsuits and it is up to a judgement call as well as depending on who is in the role of making the decisions. Dunham agreed. Vote 3-1.” (Motion: Dunham, second: Townsend)
Withdraw Article #20 from in its entirety from the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Withdraw Article #20 from in its entirety from the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion by Dunham to withdraw Article #20 from in its entirety from the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, second by Townsend. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Dunham, second: Townsend)
Adjourn at 3:25 p.m
Adjourn at 3:25 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn at 3:25 p.m. by Townsend, second by Dunham. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Townsend, second: Dunham)
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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