MassVoter.com← Carver Select BoardCarver Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
August 6, 2019
12 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:
- Robert Belbin recused from one or more items (see the notes on the votes).
- Alan Dunham left the meeting at 9:00pm.
Every vote, in order
Request for One Day Special License
Approve and waive the fee
Approve and waive the fee
The minutes record the vote as 4-0, but 5 members were present (Ronald Clarke, Robert Belbin, Alan Dunham, Sarah Hewins and Mark Townsend), so it is not clear how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve and waive the fee by Dunham seconded by Townsend. Vote 4-0..” (Motion: Dunham, second: Townsend)
Chapter 61A conversion request
Decline the option to purchase
Decline the option to purchase
From the minutes
“Motion by Townsend to decline the option to purchase, second by Dunham. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Townsend, second: Dunham)
Request for change in Class II License
Approve contingent on Planning Board approval of a site plan, vehicles to be displayed - limit of 3 to be displayed and storage of 2 additional for a total of 5 on the lot
Approve contingent on Planning Board approval of a site plan, vehicles to be displayed - limit of 3 to be displayed and storage of 2 additional for a total of 5 on the lot
From the minutes
“Motion to approve contingent on Planning Board approval of a site plan, vehicles to be displayed - limit of 3 to be displayed and storage of 2 additional for a total of 5 on the lot by Dunham, second by Townsend. Vote 5-0..” (Motion: Dunham, second: Townsend)
Allow residents that provide a utility bill as form of proof of residency may obtain a beach only sticker
Allow residents that provide a utility bill as form of proof of residency may obtain a beach only sticker
From the minutes
“Motion by Townsend to allow residents that provide a utility bill as form of proof of residency may obtain a beach only sticker, second by Dunham. Vote 5-0..” (Motion: Townsend, second: Dunham)
Approve
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Dunham, second by Townsend. Vote 5-0..” (Motion: Dunham, second: Townsend)
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Dunham, second by Townsend. Vote 5-0..” (Motion: Dunham, second: Townsend)
Request for Common Victualler License
Approve subject to all appropriate licensing/CORI, etc. is done
Approve subject to all appropriate licensing/CORI, etc. is done
Alan Dunham had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve subject to all appropriate licensing/CORI, etc. is done by Belbin seconded by Townsend. Vote 4-0..” (Motion: Belbin, second: Townsend)
Request to use Shurleff Park
Approve use of Shurtleff Park and waive fee
Approve use of Shurtleff Park and waive fee
Alan Dunham had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve use of Shurtleff Park and waive fee by Townsend seconded by Hewins. Vote 4-0..” (Motion: Townsend, second: Hewins)
Minutes of 6/18/19
Approve minutes of 6/18/19
Approve minutes of 6/18/19
Alan Dunham had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve minutes of 6/18/19 by Belbin seconded by Hewins. Vote 4-0..” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hewins)
Minutes of 7/2/19
Approve: Minutes of 7/2/19
Approve. Hewins would like amendment added to the minutes. Amended motion by Belbin to add Alan Germain's statement to accommodate Hewins amendment, seconded by Townsend
Yes: Belbin, Clarke, TownsendNo: HewinsAlan Dunham had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Belbin seconded by Townsend. Hewins would like amendment added to the minutes. Amended motion by Belbin to add Alan Germain's statement to accommodate Hewins amendment, seconded by Townsend. Vote 3-1 (Hewins opposed).” (Motion: Belbin, second: Townsend)
Next Meetings
Adjourn into executive session at 9:40 p.m. to discuss strategy with respect to litigation position (MCAD-library) that may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the town if held...
Adjourn into executive session at 9:40 p.m. to discuss strategy with respect to litigation position (MCAD-library) 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
Alan Dunham had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn into executive session at 9:40 p.m. by Townsend, second by Belbin to discuss strategy with respect to litigation position (MCAD-library) 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. Roll call-affirmative: Belbin, Hewins, Clarke & Townsend..” (Motion: Townsend, second: Belbin)
Adjourn at 10:00pm
Adjourn at 10:00pm
Alan Dunham had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn at 10:00pm by Townsend seconded by Belbin. Vote 4-0..” (Motion: Townsend, second: Belbin)
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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