MassVoter.com← Carver Select BoardCarver Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
May 21, 2019
20 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Ronald Clarke, Robert Belbin, Alan Dunham, Sarah Hewins, Mark Townsend
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Sarah Hewins left the table for part of the meeting (see the notes on the votes).
Every vote, in order
Go into Executive Session at 6:00pm pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(2)(3) if discussing matter in open session with respect to collective bargaining negotiations with unions: (SEIU & Police), and...
Go into Executive Session at 6:00pm pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(2)(3) if discussing matter in open session with respect to collective bargaining negotiations with unions: (SEIU & Police), and for non-union negotiations and with non-union personnel (Town Administrator's Contract) that may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town if held in open session and reconvene in open session
From the minutes
“Motion to go into Executive Session at 6:00pm pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(2)(3) if discussing matter in open session with respect to collective bargaining negotiations with unions: (SEIU & Police), and for non-union negotiations and with non-union personnel (Town Administrator's Contract) that may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town if held in open session and reconvene in open session by Townsend, second by Dunham. Roll callAffirmative: Belbin, Hewins, Townsend, Dunham, Clarke..” (Motion: Townsend, second: Dunham)
Town Administrator Evaluation/Contract
Ratify vote of contract as amended in Executive Session
Ratify vote of contract as amended in Executive Session
The minutes give only the count (3-2), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to ratify vote of contract as amended in Executive Session by Dunham, second by Townsend. Vote 3-2..” (Motion: Dunham, second: Townsend)
Open Meeting Law Complaint
Authorize Town Counsel to respond to the open meeting law complaint
Authorize Town Counsel to respond to the open meeting law complaint
Yes: Clarke, Dunham, TownsendAbstained: BelbinSarah Hewins had left the table.
From the minutes
“Motion to authorize Town Counsel to respond to the open meeting law complaint by Dunham, second by Townsend. Vote 3-0-1 (Belbin abstain).” (Motion: Dunham, second: Townsend)
Ratify SEIU clerical Contract
Ratify SEIU clerical Contract
From the minutes
“Motion to ratify SEIU clerical Contract by Townsend, second by Dunham. Vote 5-0..” (Motion: Townsend, second: Dunham)
Joint Transportation Planning Group Appointment
Appoint John Woods as the Representative, and Christopher Vincent as an alternate
Appoint John Woods as the Representative, and Christopher Vincent as an alternate
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to appoint John Woods as the Representative, and Christopher Vincent as an alternate, second by Dunham. Vote 5-0..” (Motion: Hewins, second: Dunham)
Appointment to the Carver, Marion, Wareham, Marion Regional Refuse Disposal District
Appoint Belbin to be the representative
Appoint Belbin to be the representative. Belbin questioned his involvement in conversations to Tinkham. Clarke stated he can recuse himself if anything comes up related to the legal allegations. Belbin accepted the nomination
From the minutes
“motion to appoint Belbin to be the representative, second by Dunham. Belbin questioned his involvement in conversations to Tinkham. Clarke stated he can recuse himself if anything comes up related to the legal allegations. Belbin accepted the nomination. Vote 5-0..” (second: Dunham)
Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School Committee
Appoint Townsend, Dunham and Hewins
Appoint Townsend, Dunham and Hewins
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Townsend, Dunham and Hewins by Belbin, second by Clarke. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Clarke)
Appoint Townsend & Dunham as liaisons
Appoint Townsend & Dunham as liaisons
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Townsend & Dunham as liaisons by Belbin, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hewins)
Unforseen 48 hours in advance of meeting
Approve request to use Gazebo for the Girl Scouts 6/23 3:30pm-6:30pm and waive the fee
Approve request to use Gazebo for the Girl Scouts 6/23 3:30pm-6:30pm and waive the fee
From the minutes
“Motion to approve request to use Gazebo for the Girl Scouts 6/23 3:30pm-6:30pm and waive the fee by Dunham, second by Townsend. Vote 5-0..” (Motion: Dunham, second: Townsend)
Approval of Minutes
Approve minutes of 3/19/19 with amendments
Approve minutes of 3/19/19 with amendments
Yes: Clarke, Dunham, Hewins, TownsendAbstained: Belbin
From the minutes
“Motion to approve minutes of 3/19/19 with amendments by Dunham, second by Townsend. Vote 4-0-1 (Belbin abstain).” (Motion: Dunham, second: Townsend)
Approve minutes of 4/2/19 with amendments
Approve minutes of 4/2/19 with amendments
Yes: Clarke, Dunham, Hewins, TownsendAbstained: Belbin
From the minutes
“Motion to approve minutes of 4/2/19 with amendments by Dunham, second by Townsend. Vote 4-0-1 (Belbin abstain).” (Motion: Dunham, second: Townsend)
Approve minutes of 4/8/19 with amendments
Approve minutes of 4/8/19 with amendments
Yes: Clarke, Dunham, Hewins, TownsendAbstained: Belbin
From the minutes
“Motion to approve minutes of 4/8/19 with amendments by Dunham, second by Townsend. Vote 4-0-1 (Belbin abstain).” (Motion: Dunham, second: Townsend)
Approve minutes of 4/11/19
Approve minutes of 4/11/19
Yes: Clarke, Dunham, TownsendAbstained: Belbin, Hewins
From the minutes
“Motion to approve minutes of 4/11/19 by Dunham, second by Townsend. Vote 3-0-2 (Belbin & Hewins abstain).” (Motion: Dunham, second: Townsend)
Approve minutes of 4/16/19 with amendments
Approve minutes of 4/16/19 with amendments
Yes: Clarke, Dunham, Hewins, TownsendAbstained: Belbin
From the minutes
“Motion to approve minutes of 4/16/19 by Dunham with amendments, second by Townsend. Vote 4-0-1 (Belbin abstain).” (Motion: Dunham, second: Townsend)
Approve minutes of 5/7/19
Approve minutes of 5/7/19
From the minutes
“Motion to approve minutes of 5/7/19 by Dunham, second by Belbin. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Dunham, second: Belbin)
Request for Road Race
Approve: Request for Road Race
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Townsend, second by Belbin. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Townsend, second: Belbin)
Class II License Name Change
Approve: Class II License Name Change
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Dunham, second by Townsend. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Dunham, second: Townsend)
Liquor License
Approve: Liquor License
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Dunham, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0..” (Motion: Dunham, second: Hewins)
Authorize Chair or Vice-Chair to approve any last minute items that need be approved with short term notice
Authorize Chair or Vice-Chair to approve any last minute items that need be approved with short term notice. Second by Townsend
From the minutes
“Motion by Dunham to authorize Chair or Vice-Chair to approve any last minute items that need be approved with short term notice. Second by Townsend. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Dunham)
Adjourn at 8:30 p.m
Adjourn at 8:30 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. by Townsend, second by Dunham. Vote Dunham 5-0.” (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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