MassVoter.com← Carver Select BoardCarver Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
June 16, 2020
18 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Mark Townsend, Sarah Hewins, Robert Belbin, Jen Bogart, Jim Hoffman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Re-organization of the Board
Nominate Mark Townsend as Chair
Hoffman nominated Townsend for Chair, Belbin second
The minutes give the count (1-3-1) and name Mark Townsend, but the names and the count do not match the members present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Re-organization of the Board: Hoffman nominated Townsend for Chair, Belbin second. Belbin asked Townsend what he brings to the board. Townsend stated he brings common sense, and brings no agenda. Bogart nominated Hewins for Chair, second by Belbin. Belbin asked what she offers to the committee. Hewins stated over 20 years service to the town as well as going on 12 years on the Select Board. 1st motion for Townsend as Chair: 1-3-1 (Townsend abstain).” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Belbin)
Nominate Sarah Hewins as Chair
Bogart nominated Hewins for Chair, second by Belbin
The minutes give only the count (3-2), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Bogart nominated Hewins for Chair, second by Belbin. Belbin asked what she offers to the committee. Hewins stated over 20 years service to the town as well as going on 12 years on the Select Board. 1st motion for Townsend as Chair: 1-3-1 (Townsend abstain) 2nd motion for Hewins as Chair: 3-2.” (Motion: Bogart, second: Belbin)
Nomination for vice-chair
Nominate Robert Belbin as Vice Chair
Hewins nominated Belbin for vice-chair, second by Bogart
Yes: Bogart, Hewins, Hoffman, TownsendAbstained: BelbinMark Townsend also nominated Jim Hoffman for Vice Chair; that nomination had no second.
From the minutes
“Nomination for vice-chair: Hewins nominated Belbin for vice-chair, second by Bogart. Townsend nominated Hoffman as vice chair, no second. Vote 4-0-1 (Belbin abstain).” (Motion: Hewins, second: Bogart)
Request for Appointment
Approve: Request for Appointment
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Belbin second by Bogart Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Bogart)
$99,000 to Article #3 from Article #4
Move the $99,000 to Article #3 from Article #4. Germain stated this maintains the way the town does things and doesn't set a precedent for future needs. The former TA is currently being paid through payroll and in the big picture it is a two-year contract and then it ends so it can be funded differently next year. This makes everything more transparent. Germain & Holmes both stated if the former TA payout is moved out of the payroll, the Dept. of Revenue would not approve of this
From the minutes
“Motion by Belbin to move the $99,000 to Article #3 from Article #4, second by Townsend. Germain stated this maintains the way the town does things and doesn't set a precedent for future needs. The former TA is currently being paid through payroll and in the big picture it is a two-year contract and then it ends so it can be funded differently next year. This makes everything more transparent. Germain & Holmes both stated if the former TA payout is moved out of the payroll, the Dept. of Revenue would not approve of this. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Townsend)
Community Preservation Committee
Recommend: Community Preservation Committee
Recommend. Holmes stated that the amount listed is the 10% that needs to go into the line item as well as the money owed to the bond on the King Property
From the minutes
“motion to recommend by Townsend, second by Belbin. Holmes stated that the amount listed is the 10% that needs to go into the line item as well as the money owed to the bond on the King Property. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Townsend, second: Belbin)
CMWRRDD Articles
Remove Articles #9 & #10 to the fall town meeting
Remove Articles #9 & #10 to the fall town meeting. Belbin recommends waiting to see where Wareham votes on this. If there is no district, the town will need to go to individual haulers. It would take a preferred hauler for the town 9 months to set up. Belbin would like to work with Marion to find a solution to leave the district. If these articles are brought forward and voted in favor by Wareham, the dismantling and sale needs to begin. Belbin feels the best decision for the town would be to wait on this and see how Wareham votes and negotiate with Marion. TA agrees that working in cooperation with Wareham is in the best interest of the town. Hewins stated another reason to wait is that all towns are needed to dissolve the agreement. Belbin stated the first step is to work with Wareham
From the minutes
“Motion by Belbin to remove Articles #9 & #10 to the fall town meeting, second by Townsend. Belbin recommends waiting to see where Wareham votes on this. If there is no district, the town will need to go to individual haulers. It would take a preferred hauler for the town 9 months to set up. Belbin would like to work with Marion to find a solution to leave the district. If these articles are brought forward and voted in favor by Wareham, the dismantling and sale needs to begin. Belbin feels the best decision for the town would be to wait on this and see how Wareham votes and negotiate with Marion. TA agrees that working in cooperation with Wareham is in the best interest of the town. Hewins stated another reason to wait is that all towns are needed to dissolve the agreement. Belbin stated the first step is to work with Wareham. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Townsend)
Flood Plain By-law
Remove this article
Remove this article
From the minutes
“Motion to remove this article by Belbin, second by Townsend. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Townsend)
Tax Title Parcels/conservation restriction
Remove to fall town meeting
Remove to fall town meeting
From the minutes
“Motion to remove to fall town meeting by Belbin, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hoffman)
Approval for outdoor dining of all liquor licensees
Approve outdoor dining contingent upon approval/inspection of Board of Health, Police and Fire Department second Hoffman
Approve outdoor dining contingent upon approval/inspection of Board of Health, Police and Fire Department second Hoffman
From the minutes
“Motion to approve outdoor dining contingent upon approval/inspection of Board of Health, Police and Fire Department by Townsend second Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Townsend, second: Townsend)
Select Board 2020 Re-Appointments
Approve all except CMWRRDD for more clarification
Approve all except CMWRRDD for more clarification
From the minutes
“Motion to approve all except CMWRRDD for more clarification, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (second: Hoffman)
Minutes of 4/15/20; 5/5/20; 5/8/20; 5/19/20 & 6/2/20
Approve minutes as amended
Approve minutes as amended
Yes: Belbin, Hewins, TownsendAbstained: Bogart, Hoffman
From the minutes
“Motion to approve minutes of 4/15 by Townsend, second by Belbin. Motion amended to approve minutes as amended by Townsend, second by Belbin. Vote 3-0-2 (Bogart and Hoffman abstain).” (Motion: Townsend, second: Belbin)
Approve minutes as amended
Yes: Belbin, Hewins, TownsendAbstained: Bogart, Hoffman
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Minutes of 5/5/20 by Townsend, second by Belbin. Motion amended to approve minutes as amended by Townsend, second by Belbin. Vote 3-0-2 (Bogart and Hoffman abstain).” (Motion: Townsend, second: Belbin)
Approve minutes of 5/8/20
Approve minutes of 5/8/20
Yes: Belbin, Hewins, TownsendAbstained: Bogart, Hoffman
From the minutes
“Motion to approve minutes of 5/8/20 by Belbin, second by Townsend. Vote 3-0-2 (Bogart and Hoffman abstain).” (Motion: Belbin, second: Townsend)
Approve minutes as amended
Approve minutes as amended
Yes: Belbin, Hewins, TownsendAbstained: Bogart, Hoffman
From the minutes
“Motion to approve minutes of 5/19/20 by Belbin, second by Townsend. Motion amended to approve minutes as amended by Townsend, second by Belbin. Vote 3-0-2 (Bogart and Hoffman abstain).” (Motion: Townsend, second: Belbin)
Approve minutes as amended
Yes: Belbin, Hewins, TownsendAbstained: Bogart, Hoffman
From the minutes
“Motion to approve minutes of 6/2/20 by Belbin, second by Townsend. Motion amended to approve minutes as amended by Townsend, second by Belbin. Vote 3-0-2 (Bogart and Hoffman abstain).” (Motion: Townsend, second: Belbin)
Request for Triathlon
Approve: Request for Triathlon
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Townsend, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Townsend, second: Hoffman)
Community Announcements
Adjourn at 9:00pm
Adjourn at 9:00pm
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn by Belbin at 9:00pm, second by Townsend. 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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