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June 1, 2021
18 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Mark Townsend, Sarah Hewins, Jen Bogart, Jim Hoffman, Robert Belbin
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Request for Appointment to Carver Marion, Wareham, Regional Refuse Disposal District
Approve appointment
Approve appointment
From the minutes
“Motion to approve appointment by Belbin, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hoffman)
Total overall evaluation score
Approve: Total overall evaluation score
Approve. Bogart questioned if the accuracy of the calculation of the scoring could be trusted. Townsend stated Weston did the calculations and this process is how it was done in the past. She would also like to see everyone's evaluation. Belbin also stated he would like to see all evaluations in case there was something in there the others should be aware of. Townsend stated he would look into if this information could be released
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Bogart questioned if the accuracy of the calculation of the scoring could be trusted. Townsend stated Weston did the calculations and this process is how it was done in the past. She would also like to see everyone's evaluation. Belbin also stated he would like to see all evaluations in case there was something in there the others should be aware of. Townsend stated he would look into if this information could be released. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Select Board Annual Appointments
Approve annual appointments
Approve annual appointments
From the minutes
“Motion to approve annual appointments by Hoffman, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Hewins)
Contesting of two Town Administrator Appointments
Contest the appointment of Alan Germain to the Finance Committee
Contest the appointment of Alan Germain to the Finance Committee. Bogart stated this appointment would be in direct violation of the bylaw. Hewins stated both gentlemen stated they will choose a committee and step down once the Attorney General's decision comes in. She stated from now until then, people should be taken at their word. Bogart stated she is referring to the current Finance Committee bylaw. Hewins stated as the appointing committee to the Conservation Commission, they can effectuate that appointment if they choose to. Hoffman stated the bylaw being discussed is confusing and Town Counsel was asked for a clarification and it is still not clear. Hoffman stated there are several openings on the Finance Committee right now. Since it is not a clear cut bylaw he cannot stand behind it right now. Hoffman stated one of the first things he did as a new Select Board member was appoint Alan Germain to the Conservation Commission. He stated it sends a bad sign by doing this. The Board agreed they would work towards coming up with a new bylaw. LaFond stated this will take care of itself over time and it is a matter of respecting people in the interim rather than 'fire' people from their service to the town. LaFond requested the Board not veto this appointment. LaFond would like to not see this issue linger. Townsend stated it is a poorly written bylaw. Bogart stated it is not her intent to 'fire' someone from their job
The minutes give only the count (1-4), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Bogart to contest the appointment of Alan Germain to the Finance Committee, second by Belbin. Bogart stated this appointment would be in direct violation of the bylaw. Hewins stated both gentlemen stated they will choose a committee and step down once the Attorney General's decision comes in. She stated from now until then, people should be taken at their word. Bogart stated she is referring to the current Finance Committee bylaw. Hewins stated as the appointing committee to the Conservation Commission, they can effectuate that appointment if they choose to. Hoffman stated the bylaw being discussed is confusing and Town Counsel was asked for a clarification and it is still not clear. Hoffman stated there are several openings on the Finance Committee right now. Since it is not a clear cut bylaw he cannot stand behind it right now. Hoffman stated one of the first things he did as a new Select Board member was appoint Alan Germain to the Conservation Commission. He stated it sends a bad sign by doing this. The Board agreed they would work towards coming up with a new bylaw. LaFond stated this will take care of itself over time and it is a matter of respecting people in the interim rather than 'fire' people from their service to the town. LaFond requested the Board not veto this appointment. LaFond would like to not see this issue linger. Townsend stated it is a poorly written bylaw. Bogart stated it is not her intent to 'fire' someone from their job. Vote 1-4.” (Motion: Bogart, second: Belbin)
KP Law rate increase
Accept the rate increase from $195-205
Accept the rate increase from $195-205
The minutes give the count (3-1-1) and name Jen Bogart, but the names and the count do not match the members present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion to accept the rate increase from $195-205 by Hoffman, second by Hewins. Vote 3-1-1 (Bogart abstained).” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Hewins)
Select Board representative to the Plymouth County Advisory Board
Nominate Townsend to the Plymouth County Advisory Board
Nominate Townsend to the Plymouth County Advisory Board
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to nominate Townsend to the Plymouth County Advisory Board, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Start time of Select Board meeting to 6:00pm
Move the start time of Select Board meeting to 6:00pm
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to move the start time of Select Board meeting to 6:00pm, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Minutes of 5/18/21
Table: Minutes of 5/18/21
Table
From the minutes
“Motion to table by Bogart, second by Hewins Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Bogart, second: Hewins)
Request for Bike race
Approve: Request for Bike race
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Hoffman, second by Hewins Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Hewins)
Request for One Day Special License
Approve: Request for One Day Special License
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Belbin, second by Hewins Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hewins)
Pole Hearing
Continue the hearing to 6/15/21 at 6:15pm
Continue the hearing to 6/15/21 at 6:15pm
From the minutes
“Motion by Belbin to continue the hearing to 6/15/21 at 6:15pm, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hewins)
Selection of a Chair person
The TASC should meet and select a chair person by July 1, 2021
The TASC should meet and select a chair person by July 1, 2021
From the minutes
“Motion by Belbin that the TASC should meet and select a chair person by July 1, 2021, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hewins)
Number of finalists
For the TASC to select 4 unranked finalists to be brought to the Select Board
For the TASC to select 4 unranked finalists to be brought to the Select Board
From the minutes
“Motion by Belbin for the TASC to select 4 unranked finalists to be brought to the Select Board, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hewins)
For the 4 finalists to be brought to the Select Board by September 1 by the TASC
For the 4 finalists to be brought to the Select Board by September 1 by the TASC
From the minutes
“Motion by Belbin for the 4 finalists to be brought to the Select Board by September 1 by the TASC, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hewins)
TASC to approve advertisement in collaboration with Human Resources
The TASC must post the advertisement by July 16 if not using a consultant/recruiter
The TASC must post the advertisement by July 16 if not using a consultant/recruiter. Belbin stated that they should discuss at their first meeting (by July 1) if they want to use a recruiter/consultant. Hoffman asked for the motion to be amended to add a deadline if using a recruiter. Townsend stated the recruiter would be aggressive considering the deadlines that are given. Bogart stated she feels with the urgency of the timeline and in order to streamline the process, should they just tell the TASC that they will use a recruiter/consultant
The minutes give only the count (3-2), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Belbin that the TASC must post the advertisement by July 16 if not using a consultant/recruiter, second by Hoffman. Belbin stated that they should discuss at their first meeting (by July 1) if they want to use a recruiter/consultant. Hoffman asked for the motion to be amended to add a deadline if using a recruiter. Townsend stated the recruiter would be aggressive considering the deadlines that are given. Bogart stated she feels with the urgency of the timeline and in order to streamline the process, should they just tell the TASC that they will use a recruiter/consultant. Vote: 3-2.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hoffman)
The Board discussed the recruiter/consultant option again
Charge the committee to use the TASC to use a recruiter/consultant
Charge the committee to use the TASC to use a recruiter/consultant. Townsend stated there is no one on this TASC that was on the last one and would like to see the TASC use a consultant. Belbin stated the TASC should make this decision. Hoffman would like to have the committee use the consultant/recruiter
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Bogart to charge the committee to use the TASC to use a recruiter/consultant, second by Hewins. Townsend stated there is no one on this TASC that was on the last one and would like to see the TASC use a consultant. Belbin stated the TASC should make this decision. Hoffman would like to have the committee use the consultant/recruiter. Vote 4-1.” (Motion: Bogart, second: Hewins)
TASC to present unranked list of finalists to Select Board
For the TASC to comply with the Town Administrator bylaw Chapter 3
For the TASC to comply with the Town Administrator bylaw Chapter 3
From the minutes
“Motion for the TASC to comply with the Town Administrator bylaw Chapter 3 by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Select Board Notes
Adjourn at 8:52pm
Adjourn at 8:52pm
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn at 8:52pm by Hoffman, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Hewins)
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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