MassVoter.com← Carver Select BoardCarver Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
October 15, 2019
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Ronald Clarke, Mark Townsend, Robert Belbin, Sarah Hewins
Absent: Alan Dunham
During the meeting:
- Sarah Hewins recused from one or more items (see the notes on the votes).
Every vote, in order
Liquor License Hearing
Approve transfer of license
Approve transfer of license
From the minutes
“Motion to approve transfer of license by Belbin, second by Hewins. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hewins)
Approve contingent upon having all appropriate paperwork in place with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission
Approve contingent upon having all appropriate paperwork in place with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission
From the minutes
“Motion to approve contingent upon having all appropriate paperwork in place with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission by Townsend, second by Hewins. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Townsend, second: Hewins)
Request For Appointment to Agricultural Commission
Approve the appointment
Approve the appointment
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the appointment by Hewins, second by Townsend. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Townsend)
Lakeville Animal Shelter Agreement
Approve: Lakeville Animal Shelter Agreement
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Hewins, second by Belbin. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Belbin)
Request for Entertainment License
Approve: Request for Entertainment License
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Belbin, second by Townsend. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Townsend)
Minutes
Approve minutes of 9/3/19
Approve minutes of 9/3/19
From the minutes
“Motion to approve minutes of 9/3/19 by Belbin, second by Hewins. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hewins)
Approve minutes of 9/17/19 (HEWINS recuse)
Approve minutes of 9/17/19 (HEWINS recuse)
Sarah Hewins recused and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve minutes of 9/17/19 by Belbin, second by Townsend (HEWINS recuse) Vote 3-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Townsend)
Approve minutes of 9/26/19
Approve minutes of 9/26/19
From the minutes
“Motion to approve minutes of 9/26/19 by Townsend, second by Townsend. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Townsend, second: Townsend)
Adjourn into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation: (Ravenbrook Landfill in N. Carver) that may have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the town if held...
Adjourn into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation: (Ravenbrook Landfill in N. Carver) that may have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the town if held in open session as declared by the Chairman, and to reconvene in open session for purpose of adjournment
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation: (Ravenbrook Landfill in N. Carver) that may have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the town if held in open session as declared by the Chairman, and to reconvene in open session for purpose of adjournment by Townsend, second by Belbin. Roll Call: Affirmative: Belbin, Hewins, Townsend and Clarke..” (Motion: Townsend, second: Belbin)
Adjourn at 9:30 pm
Adjourn at 9:30 pm
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn at 9:30 pm by Belbin, second by Townsend. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Belbin, 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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