MassVoter.com← Carver Select BoardCarver Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
April 6, 2021
16 recorded votes, 5 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
A.D. Makepeace Chapter 61A
Exercise first right of refusal
Exercise first right of refusal. Belbin questioned the Town's time frame on exercising its first right of refusal. Medeiros stated the town has 30 day to exercise its right for appraisal and 120 days for the first right of refusal. The application was received in March 9th. Belbin would like to see the property appraised. Hewins stated if this is something the Board is interested in looking at, she does not want it to be decided spur of the moment, but rather to see if it is on the Open Space and Recreation Plan, etc. Belbin stated it was received by the Board a few days ago in their packets. Hewins stated an alternative is to study the Open Space & Recreation Plan and to find out what the best location would be to place affordable housing. Hoffman asked if that process was taken by the Department Heads who made the recommendation. Hewins stated it is her understanding that is the process, as that was the process when she was the Conservation Agent. LaFond added that funds would need to be on hand to do an appraisal and if the Board would like a different process, that is fine, but the professional staff provide a recommendation. Hewins stated she would prefer affordable housing units not be singled out as people would know which houses they were. Belbin stated everyone knows about Mazilli Way- it was highly publicized. Townsend stated he would like to see a representative of Town personnel at future meetings
The minutes give only the count (3-2), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to exercise first right of refusal by Hoffman 2nd by Townsend. Belbin questioned the Town's time frame on exercising its first right of refusal. Medeiros stated the town has 30 day to exercise its right for appraisal and 120 days for the first right of refusal. The application was received in March 9th. Belbin would like to see the property appraised. Hewins stated if this is something the Board is interested in looking at, she does not want it to be decided spur of the moment, but rather to see if it is on the Open Space and Recreation Plan, etc. Belbin stated it was received by the Board a few days ago in their packets. Hewins stated an alternative is to study the Open Space & Recreation Plan and to find out what the best location would be to place affordable housing. Hoffman asked if that process was taken by the Department Heads who made the recommendation. Hewins stated it is her understanding that is the process, as that was the process when she was the Conservation Agent. LaFond added that funds would need to be on hand to do an appraisal and if the Board would like a different process, that is fine, but the professional staff provide a recommendation. Hewins stated she would prefer affordable housing units not be singled out as people would know which houses they were. Belbin stated everyone knows about Mazilli Way- it was highly publicized. Townsend stated he would like to see a representative of Town personnel at future meetings. Vote 3-2.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Townsend)
Liquor License Amendment Public Hearing
Approve: Liquor License Amendment Public Hearing
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Townsend, second by Hoffman Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Townsend, second: Hoffman)
Close the public hearing
Close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Motion to close the public hearing by Hoffman, second by Townsend. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Townsend)
Article #3- Free Cash
Recommend: Article #3- Free Cash
Recommend
From the minutes
“Motion to recommend by Townsend, second by Hoffman Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Townsend, second: Hoffman)
Article #6 Capital Improvement Budget
Recommend: Article #6 Capital Improvement Budget
Recommend
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to recommend by Townsend, second by Belbin. Vote 4-1.” (Motion: Townsend, second: Belbin)
Recommend
Recommend
No: Belbin, Bogart, Hewins, Hoffman, Townsend
From the minutes
“Motion to recommend by Belbin, second by Hoffman Vote 0-5.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hoffman)
Article #12- Capital Outlay Bylaw Change
Recommend: Article #12- Capital Outlay Bylaw Change
Recommend
From the minutes
“Motion to recommend by Belbin, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hoffman)
Article #20- Large-Scale ground mounted solar
Recommend: Article #20- Large-Scale ground mounted solar
Recommend
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to recommend by Townsend, second by Hoffman. Vote 4-1.” (Motion: Townsend, second: Hoffman)
Recommend. Townsend questioned if the amount of $500,000 was enough funding. LaFond stated it was. Belbin read aloud the lowest bid of $353,637.35. Belbin questioned if the residents effected have been notified. LaFond stated they will be notified after Annual Town Meeting from the Town in conjunction with DEP as they would like to be part of the process
From the minutes
“Motion to recommend by Townsend, second by Belbin. Townsend questioned if the amount of $500,000 was enough funding. LaFond stated it was. Belbin read aloud the lowest bid of $353,637.35. Belbin questioned if the residents effected have been notified. LaFond stated they will be notified after Annual Town Meeting from the Town in conjunction with DEP as they would like to be part of the process. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Townsend, second: Belbin)
Article #10-Select Board bylaw change
Recommend: Article #10-Select Board bylaw change
Recommend
From the minutes
“Motion to recommend by Townsend, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Townsend, second: Hoffman)
Minutes
Approve minutes of 3/2/21
Approve minutes of 3/2/21
From the minutes
“Motion to approve minutes of 3/2/21 by Townsend, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Townsend, second: Hoffman)
Approve minutes of 3/10/21
Approve minutes of 3/10/21
From the minutes
“Motion to approve minutes of 3/10/21 by Townsend, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Townsend, second: Hoffman)
Approve minutes of 3/16/21 as amended
Approve minutes of 3/16/21 as amended
From the minutes
“Motion to approve minutes of 3/16/21 as amended by Townsend, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Townsend, second: Hoffman)
Approve minutes 3/24/21
Approve minutes 3/24/21
Yes: Belbin, Hewins, Hoffman, TownsendAbstained: Bogart
From the minutes
“Motion to approve minutes 3/24/21 by Townsend, second by Hoffman. Vote 4-0-1 (Bogart abstained).” (Motion: Townsend, second: Hoffman)
Request for MS Bike Ride
Approve: Request for MS Bike Ride
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Townsend, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Townsend, second: Hoffman)
Select Board Notes
Adjourn into Executive Session at 9:33pm in accordance with MGL c. 30A § 21(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to non-union contract negotiations if the chair so declares, as discussing this...
Adjourn into Executive Session at 9:33pm in accordance with MGL c. 30A § 21(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to non-union contract negotiations if the chair so declares, as discussing this matter in open session may have a detrimental effect on the Board's bargaining position (Proposed Deputy Police Chief Contract) and not to return to open session
From the minutes
“Motion by Townsend to adjourn into Executive Session at 9:33pm in accordance with MGL c. 30A § 21(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to non-union contract negotiations if the chair so declares, as discussing this matter in open session may have a detrimental effect on the Board's bargaining position (Proposed Deputy Police Chief Contract) and not to return to open session, second by Hoffman. Roll call: Affirmative: Bogart, Belbin, Hoffman, Townsend, Hewins..” (Motion: Townsend, second: Hoffman)
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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