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April 16, 2019
13 recorded votes, 13 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Ronald Clarke, Dave Robertson, Sarah Hewins, Mark Townsend
Absent: Alan Dunham
During the meeting:
- Sarah Hewins recused from one or more items (see the notes on the votes).
Every vote, in order
Corbo
Dunham at 6:45pm to move to go into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss litigation strategy with respect to a threat of litigation concerning the Town's Police Station...
Dunham at 6:45pm to move to go into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss litigation strategy with respect to a threat of litigation concerning the Town's Police Station Project, which threat was received on April 10, 2019 at 5:48pm, if discussing the matter in Open Session may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating position and the chair so declares
The roll call lists Alan Dunham, but the minutes show this member as not taking part (Alan Dunham is not on the attendance list). Individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Dunham, second by Robertson at 6:45pm to move to go into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss litigation strategy with respect to a threat of litigation concerning the Town's Police Station Project, which threat was received on April 10, 2019 at 5:48pm, if discussing the matter in Open Session may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating position and the chair so declares. Roll Call Affirmative: Clarke, Dunham, Robertson, Townsend.” (second: Robertson)
Ratify above Dunham
Ratify above Dunham
The roll call lists Alan Dunham, but the minutes show this member as not taking part (Alan Dunham is not on the attendance list). Individual votes are not shown. Sarah Hewins recused and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to ratify above Dunham, second by Robertson. Roll Call: Clarke, Dunham, Robertson, Townsend - Hewins recused herself.” (second: Robertson)
6:48 Break 7:00pm meeting called back to order open session
6:48 Break 7:00pm meeting called back to order open session
The roll call lists Alan Dunham, but the minutes show this member as not taking part (Alan Dunham is not on the attendance list). Individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“6:48 Break 7:00pm meeting called back to order open session. Roll Call Affirmative: Clarke, Dunham, Robertson, Townsend, Hewins..”
SRPEDD Appointment - Selectmen's Reps
Appoint Stephen Cole and Bruce Maki
Appoint Stephen Cole and Bruce Maki
The minutes record the vote as 5-0, but 4 members were present (Ronald Clarke, Dave Robertson, Sarah Hewins and Mark Townsend), so it is not clear how each member voted. The minutes say Alan Dunham made the motion, but Alan Dunham is not on the attendance list for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Stephen Cole and Bruce Maki made by Dunham, second by Robertson. Vote 5-0.” (second: Robertson)
Annual Town Meeting Warrant review and approval
Recommend to vote on it as written
Recommend to vote on it as written
The minutes record the vote as 5-0, but 4 members were present (Ronald Clarke, Dave Robertson, Sarah Hewins and Mark Townsend), so it is not clear how each member voted. The minutes say Alan Dunham made the motion, but Alan Dunham is not on the attendance list for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to recommend to vote on it as written by Dunham, second by Robertson. Vote 5-0.” (second: Robertson)
Relative to this recommendation for discussion only: Dunham: Feels that striking that language would be taking away the residents prior votes Clarke: Believes that the residents at Town Meeting...
Relative to this recommendation for discussion only: Dunham: Feels that striking that language would be taking away the residents prior votes Clarke: Believes that the residents at Town Meeting will be making the decisions, leaving the wording could condemn the station being built where the playground is currently Townsend: Residents at Town Meeting will have the opportunity to vote on this Hewins: Agrees with Dunham to leave the wording in, a promise was made to the residents Robertson: Feels the wording should stay in, he made a prior promise to the residents Clarke: Believes it makes a huge difference to have Town Meeting make this decision Vote to Strike the last line -
The minutes give the count (2-3) and name Ronald Clarke and Mark Townsend, but the names and the count do not match the members present (4 members were present), so individual votes are not shown. The minutes say Alan Dunham seconded it, but Alan Dunham is not on the attendance list for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion relative to this recommendation by Townsend, second by Dunham for discussion only: Dunham: Feels that striking that language would be taking away the residents prior votes Clarke: Believes that the residents at Town Meeting will be making the decisions, leaving the wording could condemn the station being built where the playground is currently Townsend: Residents at Town Meeting will have the opportunity to vote on this Hewins: Agrees with Dunham to leave the wording in, a promise was made to the residents Robertson: Feels the wording should stay in, he made a prior promise to the residents Clarke: Believes it makes a huge difference to have Town Meeting make this decision Vote to Strike the last line - VOTE 2-3 (Clarke & Townsend for).” (Motion: Townsend)
Article 16 - Transfer of Tax Title Properties
No action taken
No action taken
The minutes record the vote as 5-0, but 4 members were present (Ronald Clarke, Dave Robertson, Sarah Hewins and Mark Townsend), so it is not clear how each member voted. The minutes say Alan Dunham made the motion, but Alan Dunham is not on the attendance list for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion no action taken by Dunham, second by Townsend. VOTE 5-0.” (second: Townsend)
Article 18 - Private Hauler Garbage Disposal
For discussion only
For discussion only
The minutes give the count (3-2) and name Alan Dunham and Mark Townsend, but the names and the count do not match the members present (Alan Dunham is not on the attendance list for this vote; 4 members were present), so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion by Robertson, second by Townsend for discussion only. VOTE 3-2 (Opposed Dunham & Townsend).” (Motion: Robertson, second: Townsend)
Savery Moore
K-P Law
(The minutes do not give the wording of the motion.)
The minutes give the count (4-1) and name Sarah Hewins, but the names and the count do not match the members present (4 members were present), so individual votes are not shown. The minutes do not give the wording of this motion; the title is the agenda item it was made under. The minutes say Alan Dunham seconded it, but Alan Dunham is not on the attendance list for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion by Townsend, second by Dunham. VOTE 4-1 (Hewins opposed).” (Motion: Townsend)
Approval of Town of Carver Cyber Use Policy
Table: Approval of Town of Carver Cyber Use Policy
Table
The minutes record the vote as 5-0, but 4 members were present (Ronald Clarke, Dave Robertson, Sarah Hewins and Mark Townsend), so it is not clear how each member voted. The minutes say Alan Dunham made the motion, but Alan Dunham is not on the attendance list for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to table by Dunham, second by Robertson. VOTE 5-0.” (second: Robertson)
Table all minutes
Table all minutes
The minutes record the vote as 5-0, but 4 members were present (Ronald Clarke, Dave Robertson, Sarah Hewins and Mark Townsend), so it is not clear how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to table all minutes by Hewins, second by Townsend. VOTE 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Townsend)
Approve: Approval of Town of Carver Cyber Use Policy
Approve
The minutes record the vote as 5-0, but 4 members were present (Ronald Clarke, Dave Robertson, Sarah Hewins and Mark Townsend), so it is not clear how each member voted. The minutes say Alan Dunham made the motion, but Alan Dunham is not on the attendance list for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Dunham, second by Townsend. VOTE 5-0.” (second: Townsend)
Next Meeting
Adjourn at 8:30pm
Adjourn at 8:30pm
The minutes record the vote as 5-0, but 4 members were present (Ronald Clarke, Dave Robertson, Sarah Hewins and Mark Townsend), so it is not clear how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn at 8:30pm by Townsend, second by Robertson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Townsend, 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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