MassVoter.com← Carver Select BoardCarver Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
May 19, 2020
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Mark Townsend, Sarah Hewins, Robert Belbin, Ronald Clarke
Absent: Alan Dunham
During the meeting:
- Mark Townsend recused from one or more items (see the notes on the votes).
Every vote, in order
Adjourn into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation in the matter of DEP Release Tracking No. 4-0000268, if discussion in open session...
Adjourn into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation in the matter of DEP Release Tracking No. 4-0000268, if discussion in open session would have a detrimental impact on the town's litigation position and the chair so declares; and to reconvene in open session
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation in the matter of DEP Release Tracking No. 4-0000268, if discussion in open session would have a detrimental impact on the town's litigation position and the chair so declares; and to reconvene in open session by Clarke, second by Hewins. Roll Call: Affirmative-Townsend, Hewins, Belbin & Clarke.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Hewins)
Planning Board Members
By the Select Board to approve appointment of Ellen Sordillo
By the Select Board to approve appointment of Ellen Sordillo
From the minutes
“Motion by the Select Board to approve appointment of Ellen Sordillo by Hewins, second by Belbin Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Belbin)
Appointment of Board of Registrars
Appoint: Town Clerk, Paul Frongillo, Maureen Townsend and Jenn Toomey by Belbin Second
Appoint: Town Clerk, Paul Frongillo, Maureen Townsend and Jenn Toomey by Belbin Second
Mark Townsend recused and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint: Town Clerk, Paul Frongillo, Maureen Townsend and Jenn Toomey by Belbin Second by Clarke Vote 3-0.” (Motion: Clarke)
Nomination to Old Colony Elder Services Board of Directors
Nominate Carole Julius to the Board by Clarke Second
Nominate Carole Julius to the Board by Clarke Second
From the minutes
“Motion to Nominate Carole Julius to the Board by Clarke Second by Hewins Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Hewins)
Have polling hours 9:00am- 3:00pm by Clarke Second
Have polling hours 9:00am- 3:00pm by Clarke Second
From the minutes
“Motion to have polling hours 9:00am- 3:00pm by Clarke Second by Belbin Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Belbin)
Set Annual Town Meeting for June 29 at 7:00pm by Clarke Second
Set Annual Town Meeting for June 29 at 7:00pm by Clarke Second
From the minutes
“Motion to set Annual Town Meeting for June 29 at 7:00pm by Clarke Second by Belbin Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Belbin)
Rescinding Article #9
Approve by Belbin Second
Approve by Belbin Second
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Belbin Second by Hewins Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Hewins)
Withdraw Article #14 - Town Administrator screening committee
Withdraw Article #14 - Town Administrator screening committee
From the minutes
“Motion to withdraw Article #14 - Town Administrator screening committee by Clarke, second by Belbin Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Belbin)
Withdraw this article from the warrant
Withdraw this article from the warrant. Second by Belbin
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to withdraw this article from the warrant. Second by Belbin Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Hewins)
Withdraw this article from the warrant by Clarke Second Belbin would like someone from conservation to come in and explain it
Withdraw this article from the warrant by Clarke Second Belbin would like someone from conservation to come in and explain it
From the minutes
“Motion to withdraw this article from the warrant by Clarke Second by Hewins Belbin would like someone from conservation to come in and explain it. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Hewins)
Planning Board Zoning Articles #20-25
Withdraw articles from the Annual Town Meeting to the Fall Town Meeting Second by Hewins
Withdraw articles from the Annual Town Meeting to the Fall Town Meeting Second by Hewins
From the minutes
“Motion by Clarke to withdraw articles from the Annual Town Meeting to the Fall Town Meeting Second by Hewins Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Clarke)
Minutes of 4/10/2020
Approve minutes of 4/10/2020 by Clarke Second
Approve minutes of 4/10/2020 by Clarke Second
From the minutes
“Motion to approve minutes of 4/10/2020 by Clarke Second by Hewins Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Hewins)
Executive Session Minutes
Table all Executive Session minutes by Clarke Second
Table all Executive Session minutes by Clarke Second
From the minutes
“Motion to table all Executive Session minutes by Clarke Second by Hewins Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Hewins)
Community Announcements
Adjourn at 8:25pm
Adjourn at 8:25pm
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn at 8:25pm by Belbin, second by Hewins Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hewins)
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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