MassVoter.com← Carver Select BoardCarver Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
April 20, 2021
5 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
Rayner
Go into Executive Session in accordance with M.G.L. 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...
Go into Executive Session in accordance with M.G.L. 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 to return to open session
From the minutes
“Motion to go into Executive Session by Townsend, second by Belbin in accordance with M.G.L. 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 to return to open session. Roll call -affirmative: Bogart, Townsend, Belbin, Hoffman & Hewins.” (Motion: Townsend, second: Belbin)
Ratify Deputy Police Chief Contract
Approve Sheri Sarmento for Deputy Police Chief
Approve Sheri Sarmento for Deputy Police Chief
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Sheri Sarmento for Deputy Police Chief by Belbin, second by Townsend. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Townsend)
Amend the vote to ratify the contract
Amend the vote to ratify the contract
From the minutes
“Motion to amend the vote to ratify the contract by Belbin, second by Townsend. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Townsend)
Chief read attached speech about Gillan, Kelly & Rayner. |
Approve the promotions of Gillan, Kelly & Rayner to Sergeant
Approve the promotions of Gillan, Kelly & Rayner to Sergeant
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the promotions of Gillan, Kelly & Rayner to Sergeant by Townsend, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Townsend, second: Hoffman)
Adjourn at 6:20pm
Adjourn at 6:20pm
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn at 6:20pm 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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