MassVoter.com← Carver Select BoardCarver Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Joint meeting
November 5, 2019
7 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Ronald Clarke, Mark Townsend, Robert Belbin, Alan Dunham, Sarah Hewins
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Robert Belbin left the table for part of the meeting (see the notes on the votes).
Every vote, in order
Approve the Complete the Streets Policy with the amendment that two residents at-large will be added to the Complete the Streets Committee and the Committee will be appointed by the Select Board
Approve the Complete the Streets Policy with the amendment that two residents at-large will be added to the Complete the Streets Committee and the Committee will be appointed by the Select Board
From the minutes
“Motion by Townsend to approve the Complete the Streets Policy with the amendment that two residents at-large will be added to the Complete the Streets Committee and the Committee will be appointed by the Select Board, second by Belbin. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Townsend, second: Belbin)
Class II Hearing
Approve two cars for display and no more than two unregistered vehicles on site contingent upon Planning Board approval of special permit
Approve two cars for display and no more than two unregistered vehicles on site contingent upon Planning Board approval of special permit
From the minutes
“Motion by Belbin to approve two cars for display and no more than two unregistered vehicles on site contingent upon Planning Board approval of special permit. Vote 5-0..” (Motion: Belbin)
Approve the price of the transfer station sticker as: $10 for all residents, $5 for veteran and seniors, (no commercial business vehicles) that there will be a significant increase of $250-$300...
Approve the price of the transfer station sticker as: $10 for all residents, $5 for veteran and seniors, (no commercial business vehicles) that there will be a significant increase of $250-$300 for 2021
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the price of the transfer station sticker as: $10 for all residents, $5 for veteran and seniors, (no commercial business vehicles) that there will be a significant increase of $250-$300 for 2021 by Dunham, second by Townsend. Vote 5-0..” (Motion: Dunham, second: Townsend)
Annual Town Meeting
Accept warrant articles from November 6 - December 6 and hold Town Meeting on April 14, 2020
Accept warrant articles from November 6 - December 6 and hold Town Meeting on April 14, 2020. Belbin would like the article deadline extended
From the minutes
“Motion to accept warrant articles from November 6 - December 6 and hold Town Meeting on April 14, 2020 by Dunham, second by Hewins. Belbin would like the article deadline extended. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Dunham, second: Hewins)
Request for Use of Town Property
Approve: Request for Use of Town Property
Approve. A requirement will be set to have all boats be washed before entering the pond
Robert Belbin had left the table.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Hewins second by Townsend. A requirement will be set to have all boats be washed before entering the pond. Vote 4-0..” (Motion: Hewins, second: Townsend)
Adjourn at 8:45pm into Executive Session in accordance with G.L. c. 30A §21(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to litigation filed against the town (Mass
Adjourn at 8:45pm into Executive Session in accordance with G.L. c. 30A §21(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to litigation filed against the town (Mass. Commission against Discrimination) lawsuits by Lynn Callbeck and Dorothy Vicino and case from 2017 regarding Marie Senior, and that in the opinion of the chair, discussing the issue in an open public meeting would have a detrimental effect on the Board's litigation position and to reconvene in open session for adjournment
From the minutes
“Motion by Belbin to adjourn at 8:45pm into Executive Session in accordance with G.L. c. 30A §21(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to litigation filed against the town (Mass. Commission against Discrimination) lawsuits by Lynn Callbeck and Dorothy Vicino and case from 2017 regarding Marie Senior, and that in the opinion of the chair, discussing the issue in an open public meeting would have a detrimental effect on the Board's litigation position and to reconvene in open session for adjournment. Roll call-affirmative: Belbin, Hewins, Clarke, Townsend & Dunham..” (Motion: Belbin)
Adjourn at 9:05pm
Adjourn at 9:05pm
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn by Belbin, second by Townsend at 9:05pm. Vote 5-0..” (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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