MassVoter.com← Carver Select BoardCarver Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
February 11, 2020
13 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:
- Alan Dunham recused from one or more items (see the notes on the votes).
Every vote, in order
DEP Update
Have Hewins represent the Select Board at DEP meetings
Have Hewins represent the Select Board at DEP meetings
From the minutes
“Motion by Belbin to have Hewins represent the Select Board at DEP meetings, second by Townsend. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Townsend)
Take Carver, Marion, Wareham, Regional Refuse Disposal District (CMWRRDD) out of order
Take Carver, Marion, Wareham, Regional Refuse Disposal District (CMWRRDD) out of order
From the minutes
“Motion to take Carver, Marion, Wareham, Regional Refuse Disposal District (CMWRRDD) out of order by Dunham, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Dunham, second: Hewins)
Appointment of Special Police Officers
Approve to approve both candidates
Approve to approve both candidates. All members commended these candidates for becoming Special Police Officers
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Belbin to approve both candidates, second by Townsend. All members commended these candidates for becoming Special Police Officers. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Townsend)
SELECT BOARD VOTES
Approve: SELECT BOARD VOTES
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Dunham, second by Townsend. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Dunham, second: Townsend)
Ratify Police Chief, Fire Chief and Finance Director Contracts
Approve Police Chief employment contract
Approve Police Chief employment contract
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Police Chief employment contract by Townsend, second by Dunham Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Townsend, second: Dunham)
Approve Fire Chief employment contract
Approve Fire Chief employment contract. Dunham recused himself from the vote
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted. 4 members were present. Alan Dunham recused and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Fire Chief employment contract by Townsend, second by Belbin. Dunham recused himself from the vote. Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Townsend, second: Belbin)
Approve Finance Director employment contract
Approve Finance Director employment contract. Belbin requested in the future to have the old and new contracts together going forward
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Finance Director employment contract by Dunham, second by Townsend. Belbin requested in the future to have the old and new contracts together going forward. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Dunham, second: Townsend)
House Bill H1328
Of resolution not to support House Bill H 1328 that would eliminate the $12 monthly cap on Manufactured Homes in Manufactured Housing Communities
Of resolution not to support House Bill H 1328 that would eliminate the $12 monthly cap on Manufactured Homes in Manufactured Housing Communities. Townsend would like to send out a letter to the representatives. Hewins feels the Board may not be able to vote on a bill that hasn't been created yet
From the minutes
“Motion of resolution not to support House Bill H 1328 that would eliminate the $12 monthly cap on Manufactured Homes in Manufactured Housing Communities by Dunham, second by Townsend. Townsend would like to send out a letter to the representatives. Hewins feels the Board may not be able to vote on a bill that hasn't been created yet. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Dunham, second: Townsend)
Cranberry Growers Bill
Express the Select Board's support
Express the Select Board's support. That will go in letters to senators and representatives Belbin's issue is that he would like to see what is being written. Clarke stated this is to support © the concept of it, and if a bill is written it would need to be reviewed
From the minutes
“Motion to express the Select Board's support by Dunham, second by Hewins. That will go in letters to senators and representatives Belbin's issue is that he would like to see what is being written. Clarke stated this is to support © the concept of it, and if a bill is written it would need to be reviewed. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Dunham, second: Hewins)
Minutes
Approve 1/7/20
Approve 1/7/20
From the minutes
“Motion to approve 1/7/20 by Dunham, second by Townsend. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Dunham, second: Townsend)
Approve 1/21/20 minutes
Approve 1/21/20 minutes
From the minutes
“Motion to approve 1/21/20 minutes by Dunham, second by Townsend. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Dunham, second: Townsend)
Request for Best Buddies Bike Ride 6/6/2020
Approve: Request for Best Buddies Bike Ride 6/6/2020
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Dunham, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Dunham, second: Hewins)
Employment Update
Adjourn at 10:10pm
Adjourn at 10:10pm
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn by Dunham, second by Townsend at 10:10pm. Vote 5-0..” (Motion: Dunham, 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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