MassVoter.com← Carver Select BoardCarver Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
May 4, 2021
12 recorded votes, 2 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
Citizens Participation
Take Police Department Swearing in out of order and go first
Take Police Department Swearing in out of order and go first
From the minutes
“Townsend made a motion to take Police Department Swearing in out of order and go first, second by Belbin. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Townsend, second: Belbin)
Re-organization of the Board
Nominate Sarah Hewins for Chair
Nominate Sarah Hewins for Chair. Hewins and Townsend gave a brief overview of their accomplishments and why they should be Chair. Bogart questioned both Townsend & Hewins on what they feel they would contribute to help bring in the strongest candidates for the Full-Time Town Administrator. Townsend stated that throughout his time on the Board he has and will continue to do so on helping make decisions for items on the agenda. He feels that he will review and carefully look at each candidate. Hewins stated she has knowledge of the previous Town Administrator and along with the current one. She feels that knowing both, her knowledge can help with what the Town will need in a Town Administrator. It is important to know how Towns operate. As a Chair, she has made sure that the other Board members contribute and give them the opportunity to give their input. Belbin stated last year he was favorable to Hewins being the Chair due to a decision Townsend had made. Belbin stated this was discussed and that he gave Hewins tips and suggestions of what to do. Belbin stated his reason for being favorable to Townsend as Chair this year is due to a response he did not care for from Hewins in regards to having an item put on the agenda in regards to the roles and responsibilities of the Chair. Bogart noted that other towns use different systems of organizing their Board such as rotating Chair, Vice-Chair. LaFond opened the vote on the first motion of Townsend for Chair
The minutes give only the count (3-2), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Bogart to nominate Sarah Hewins for Chair, second by Hewins. Hewins and Townsend gave a brief overview of their accomplishments and why they should be Chair. Bogart questioned both Townsend & Hewins on what they feel they would contribute to help bring in the strongest candidates for the Full-Time Town Administrator. Townsend stated that throughout his time on the Board he has and will continue to do so on helping make decisions for items on the agenda. He feels that he will review and carefully look at each candidate. Hewins stated she has knowledge of the previous Town Administrator and along with the current one. She feels that knowing both, her knowledge can help with what the Town will need in a Town Administrator. It is important to know how Towns operate. As a Chair, she has made sure that the other Board members contribute and give them the opportunity to give their input. Belbin stated last year he was favorable to Hewins being the Chair due to a decision Townsend had made. Belbin stated this was discussed and that he gave Hewins tips and suggestions of what to do. Belbin stated his reason for being favorable to Townsend as Chair this year is due to a response he did not care for from Hewins in regards to having an item put on the agenda in regards to the roles and responsibilities of the Chair. Bogart noted that other towns use different systems of organizing their Board such as rotating Chair, Vice-Chair. LaFond opened the vote on the first motion of Townsend for Chair. Vote 3-2.” (Motion: Bogart, second: Hewins)
Nominate Hewins as "Vice-Chair"
Nominate Hewins as "Vice-Chair"
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Hoffman to nominate Hewins as "Vice-Chair", second by Bogart. Vote 4-1.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Bogart)
Housing Authority Tenant Board Appointment - James Collins
Approve: Housing Authority Tenant Board Appointment - James Collins
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Belbin, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hewins)
Old Colony Elderly Services Appointment - Constance Kelly
Approve: Old Colony Elderly Services Appointment - Constance Kelly
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Capital Outlay Committee Appointment - Select Board Representative
Nominate Hoffman
Nominate Hoffman
From the minutes
“Motion by Belbin to nominate Hoffman, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hewins)
SRPEDD Commission appointment
Appoint Jim Walsh & Bruce Maki
Appoint Jim Walsh & Bruce Maki
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Jim Walsh & Bruce Maki by Hewins, second by Hoffman Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Joint Transportation Planning Group rep. appointment
Appoint John Woods & Christopher Vincent
Appoint John Woods & Christopher Vincent
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint John Woods & Christopher Vincent by Belbin, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hewins)
Approve: Joint Transportation Planning Group rep. appointment
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Hoffman, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Hewins)
Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort
Approve: Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Belbin, second by Hoffman Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hoffman)
Minutes of 4/20/21
Approve: Minutes of 4/20/21
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Belbin, second by Hoffman Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hoffman)
Select Board Notes
Go into Executive Session at 7:45pm: In accordance with MGL Chapter 30A §21 (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining negotiations with unions: (Operations & Maintenance) that...
Go into Executive Session at 7:45pm: In accordance with MGL Chapter 30A §21 (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining negotiations with unions: (Operations & Maintenance) that may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town if held in open session, and not to reconvene in open session
From the minutes
“Motion by Belbin to go into Executive Session at 7:45pm: In accordance with MGL Chapter 30A §21 (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining negotiations with unions: (Operations & Maintenance) that may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town if held in open session, and not to reconvene in open session, second by Hoffman. Roll call - affirmative: Hewins, Bogart, Hoffman, Belbin, Townsend.” (Motion: Belbin, 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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