MassVoter.com← Carver Select BoardCarver Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
January 19, 2021
13 recorded votes, 1 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
Approve the option
Approve the option
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the option by Hoffman, second by Townsend. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Townsend)
SEAMASS Trash Disposal Agreement
Approve the agreement and to authorize the Chair to sign on behalf of the Board
Approve the agreement and to authorize the Chair to sign on behalf of the Board. Belbin questioned tonnage fees for the town for licensed haulers
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the agreement and to authorize the Chair to sign on behalf of the Board by Belbin second by Townsend. Belbin questioned tonnage fees for the town for licensed haulers. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Townsend)
Change the wording of 1.1.1 to say.."in the month of April, May or June on a day to be set by the Select Board". Belbin stated if no one comes forward that wants to talk about it, than it is a...
Change the wording of 1.1.1 to say.."in the month of April, May or June on a day to be set by the Select Board". Belbin stated if no one comes forward that wants to talk about it, than it is a dead issue. If each change is being taken one a time, he would need to do that with his proposed changes. Hewins stated Bogarts proposed change is not conduct related
The minutes give only the count (2-3), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Bogart to change the wording of 1.1.1 to say .."in the month of April, May or June on a day to be set by the Select Board", second by Belbin. Belbin stated if no one comes forward that wants to talk about it, than it is a dead issue. If each change is being taken one a time, he would need to do that with his proposed changes. Hewins stated Bogarts proposed change is not conduct related. Vote 2-3.” (Motion: Bogart, second: Belbin)
Marijuana Establishment Host Community Agreement Process & Criteria
Approve agreement process & criteria
Approve agreement process & criteria
From the minutes
“Motion to approve agreement process & criteria by Belbin, second by Townsend. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Townsend)
Annual Town Meeting Date
Hold Annual Town Meeting on: first choice: 4/13/21 & second choice: 4/12/21
Hold Annual Town Meeting on: first choice: 4/13/21 & second choice: 4/12/21. Bogart would like input from the Clerk on the Town Meeting date. Belbin stated that the Clerk & Moderator could come before the Board if they did not agree on the date that has been set
From the minutes
“Motion by Belbin to hold Annual Town Meeting on: first choice: 4/13/21 & second choice: 4/12/21, second by Townsend. Bogart would like input from the Clerk on the Town Meeting date. Belbin stated that the Clerk & Moderator could come before the Board if they did not agree on the date that has been set. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Townsend)
Deadline for Annual Town Meeting Articles
Set deadline for articles as Friday, February 5°. Belbin requested that the Board get a copy of all articles submitted for Annual Town meeting
Set deadline for articles as Friday, February 5°. Belbin requested that the Board get a copy of all articles submitted for Annual Town meeting
From the minutes
“Motion to set deadline for articles as Friday, February 5° by Townsend, second by Hoffman. Belbin requested that the Board get a copy of all articles submitted for Annual Town meeting. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Townsend, second: Hoffman)
Approval of Lakeville Animal Shelter Agreement
Approve agreement
Approve agreement. Belbin asked if Carver has looked at other towns. LaFond stated he has not- this agreement has always worked out reasonably well. Hewins stated this agreement has been in place for many years and there are not may animals that we utilize it for. It was looked at years ago and she recalls this being a good deal for the town. Bogart questioned the fees
From the minutes
“Motion to approve agreement by Belbin, second by Hoffman. Belbin asked if Carver has looked at other towns. LaFond stated he has not- this agreement has always worked out reasonably well. Hewins stated this agreement has been in place for many years and there are not may animals that we utilize it for. It was looked at years ago and she recalls this being a good deal for the town. Bogart questioned the fees. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hoffman)
Request for Common Victualler License
Approve: Request for Common Victualler License
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Belbin, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hoffman)
Minutes of 12/4/20; 12/15/20 & 1/5/21
Bundle minutes
Bundle minutes
From the minutes
“Motion to bundle minutes by Belbin, second by Townsend Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Townsend)
Table 12/4 & 12/15 minutes
Table 12/4 & 12/15 minutes
From the minutes
“Motion to table 12/4 & 12/15 minutes by Belbin, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hoffman)
Approve minutes of 1/5/21
Approve minutes of 1/5/21
From the minutes
“Motion to approve minutes of 1/5/21 by Belbin, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hoffman)
Select Board Notes
Adjourn into Executive Session at 9:20pm in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A sec. 21 (6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, if the chair declares that an open...
Adjourn into Executive Session at 9:20pm in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A sec. 21 (6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the town, and to return to open session for adjournment
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn into Executive Session at 9:20pm in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A sec. 21 (6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the town, and to return to open session for adjournment by Townsend, second by Hoffman: Roll Call - affirmative: Belbin, Bogart, Hoffman, Townsend & Hewins.” (Motion: Townsend, second: Hoffman)
Roll Call - affirmative: Belbin, Bogart, Hoffman, Townsend & Hewins
Adjourn at 10:15 pm
Adjourn at 10:15 pm
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn by Belbin at 10:15 pm, 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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