MassVoter.com← Carver Select BoardCarver Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
August 4, 2020
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Sarah Hewins, Robert Belbin, Jen Bogart, Jim Hoffman, Mark Townsend
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Go into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. ch. 30A, §21(a)(3), to discuss litigation strategy and strategy with respect to collective bargaining in the following matters, if discussing the matters...
Go into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. ch. 30A, §21(a)(3), to discuss litigation strategy and strategy with respect to collective bargaining in the following matters, if discussing the matters in open session will have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating or bargaining position and the chair so declares: Lynn Callbeck v. Town of Carver, et al., MCAD Docket No. 20NEM00815 (Pending Litigation) Dorothy Vicino v. Town of Carver, et al., MDAD Docket No. 2ONEM00815 (Pending Litigation) SEIU Local 888 v. Town of Carver, AAA Case No. 01-20-002-7256 (Collective Bargaining) 164 Center Street - Zoning Violations (Potential Litigation) 162 Plymouth Street - Demand Letter (Potential Litigation) By Townsend, 24
From the minutes
“Motion to go into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. ch. 30A, §21(a)(3), to discuss litigation strategy and strategy with respect to collective bargaining in the following matters, if discussing the matters in open session will have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating or bargaining position and the chair so declares: Lynn Callbeck v. Town of Carver, et al., MCAD Docket No. 20NEM00815 (Pending Litigation) Dorothy Vicino v. Town of Carver, et al., MDAD Docket No. 2ONEM00815 (Pending Litigation) SEIU Local 888 v. Town of Carver, AAA Case No. 01-20-002-7256 (Collective Bargaining) 164 Center Street - Zoning Violations (Potential Litigation) 162 Plymouth Street - Demand Letter (Potential Litigation) By Townsend, 24 by Hoffman. Roll Call - Affirmative: Bogart, Belbin, Hewins, Hoffman & Townsend.” (Motion: Hoffman)
Roll Call - Affirmative: Bogart, Belbin, Hewins, Hoffman & Townsend
Adjourn into open session at 6:45pm
Adjourn into open session at 6:45pm
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn into open session by Belbin at 6:45pm, second by Townsend. Roll call vote affirmative: Bogart, Belbin, Hewins, Hoffman, Townsend.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Townsend)
Underground Storage Tank Public Hearing Continuation
Approve: Underground Storage Tank Public Hearing Continuation
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Belbin, second by Townsend. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Townsend)
Acceptance of Donations
Approve: Acceptance of Donations
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Townsend, second by Hoffman Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Townsend, second: Hoffman)
A donation of $3,200 for a cupola on the Police Station
Approve: A donation of $3,200 for a cupola on the Police Station
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Townsend, second by Hoffman Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Townsend, second: Hoffman)
Re-appointment of Special Police Officers
Approve: Re-appointment of Special Police Officers
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Townsend, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Townsend, second: Hoffman)
Establish a Conservation Land Ad Hoc Committee to study and find solutions for access to and maintenance of conservation lands town-wide and to include a public education component; membership...
Establish a Conservation Land Ad Hoc Committee to study and find solutions for access to and maintenance of conservation lands town-wide and to include a public education component; membership proposed to be: Select Board Chair, two members of the Conservation Commission, two members of the Agricultural Commission and four members of the public. Savery would like the vote to be delayed until the rest of the Conservation Commission is made aware of the ad hoc committee
From the minutes
“Motion by Belbin to establish a Conservation Land Ad Hoc Committee to study and find solutions for access to and maintenance of conservation lands town-wide and to include a public education component; membership proposed to be: Select Board Chair, two members of the Conservation Commission, two members of the Agricultural Commission and four members of the public, second by Townsend. Savery would like the vote to be delayed until the rest of the Conservation Commission is made aware of the ad hoc committee. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Townsend)
Minutes
Approve: Minutes
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Townsend, second by Belbin Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Townsend, second: Belbin)
Request for use of Shurtleff Park
Approve and waive the fee
Approve and waive the fee
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Townsend, second by Hoffman Belbin requested to waive the $50 fee. Motion amended to approve and waive the fee by Townsend, second by Hoffman Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Townsend, second: Hoffman)
Adjourn at 9:30pm
Adjourn at 9:30pm
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn at 9:30pm by Belbin, 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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