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June 15, 2021
13 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Mark Townsend, Sarah Hewins, Robert Belbin, Jen Bogart, Jim Hoffman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Go into Executive Session in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A §21(3) to discuss threatened litigation regarding 72 Center St. & for the Earth Removal Permit to A.D. Makepeace for Lot 1-2C, votes...
Go into Executive Session in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A §21(3) to discuss threatened litigation regarding 72 Center St. & for the Earth Removal Permit to A.D. Makepeace for Lot 1-2C, votes may be taken & if held in open session, may have a detrimental effect of the litigation position of the Town if held in open session; & 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 to reconvene in open session
From the minutes
“Motion to go into Executive Session in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A §21(3) to discuss threatened litigation regarding 72 Center St. & for the Earth Removal Permit to A.D. Makepeace for Lot 1-2C, votes may be taken & if held in open session, may have a detrimental effect of the litigation position of the Town if held in open session; & 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 to reconvene in open session by Belbin, second by Hewins. Roll Call - affirmative: Bogart, Belbin, Hoffman, Hewins & Townsend.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hewins)
Roll Call - affirmative: Bogart, Belbin, Hoffman, Hewins & Townsend
Adjourn in to open session at 6:00pm
Adjourn in to open session at 6:00pm
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn in to open session at 6:00pm by Hoffman, second by Belbin. Roll call: affirmative-Bogart, Belbin, Hoffman, Hewins & Townsend.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Belbin)
Commercial Garage Public Hearing
Continue hearing to July 20 at 6:15pm
Continue hearing to July 20 at 6:15pm
From the minutes
“Motion to continue hearing to July 20 at 6:15pm by Belbin, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hewins)
Allen Decker
Support the agreement
Support the agreement
From the minutes
“Motion by Belbin to support the agreement, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hewins)
NStar/Eversource Pole Hearing (Continued from 6/1/21); Indian St
Re-convene at 6:20pm
Re-convene at 6:20pm
From the minutes
“Motion to re-convene by Belbin, second by Hoffman at 6:20pm Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hoffman)
Deny the construction and installation of 6 poles on Indian St. as proposed
Deny the construction and installation of 6 poles on Indian St. as proposed. Hewins asked if the plan could be modified. Johnson stated the initial plan was to go overhead. Five man holes, conduits, labor and materials, etc. would be needed. If the plan was to change, the needs would need to be changed. Townsend stated if the Board approves it underground the builder is probably going to pass along the cost to the home buyers. Hoffman clarified that the $108,000 would be for underground poles/service for the two lots. Hewins asked if Bogart could amend the motion and instead continue the hearing for more information from the applicant/Eversource. Bogart rescinded her prior motion and made a new motion to continue the hearing to July 20 at 6:30pm and that Eversource come back with a different design that is underground, second by Belbin. Demetrios Kazonitos the builder was present. He stated he is building two lots and does not own any other land on that street. For an additional $96,000 for two homes is a large cost to absorb. Hewins asked why 6 poles were needed for two houses. The closest pole to the west is 500' from the next lot and the other end of the street is 1800' away which is why the underground cost is significant
From the minutes
“Motion by Bogart to deny the construction and installation of 6 poles on Indian St. as proposed, second by Belbin. Hewins asked if the plan could be modified. Johnson stated the initial plan was to go overhead. Five man holes, conduits, labor and materials, etc. would be needed. If the plan was to change, the needs would need to be changed. Townsend stated if the Board approves it underground the builder is probably going to pass along the cost to the home buyers. Hoffman clarified that the $108,000 would be for underground poles/service for the two lots. Hewins asked if Bogart could amend the motion and instead continue the hearing for more information from the applicant/Eversource. Bogart rescinded her prior motion and made a new motion to continue the hearing to July 20 at 6:30pm and that Eversource come back with a different design that is underground, second by Belbin. Demetrios Kazonitos the builder was present. He stated he is building two lots and does not own any other land on that street. For an additional $96,000 for two homes is a large cost to absorb. Hewins asked why 6 poles were needed for two houses. The closest pole to the west is 500' from the next lot and the other end of the street is 1800' away which is why the underground cost is significant. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Bogart, second: Belbin)
Replace Paul Kelly
Replace Paul Kelly
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Hoffman to replace Paul Kelly, second by Hewins. Vote 4-1.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Hewins)
Replace Margaret Wood
Replace Margaret Wood
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to replace Margaret Wood by Hoffman, second by Belbin. Vote 4-1.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Belbin)
Appoint Walter Cole as the Business rep for the TASC
Appoint Walter Cole as the Business rep for the TASC
From the minutes
“Motion by Belbin to appoint Walter Cole as the Business rep for the TASC, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hewins)
Creation of a Finance committee by law sub-committee
Appoint Belbin and Hewins as the Select Board reps to the sub-committee
Appoint Belbin and Hewins as the Select Board reps to the sub-committee
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Belbin and Hewins as the Select Board reps to the sub-committee by Hoffman, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Hewins)
Capital Outlay Committee
Go into Executive Session at 8:20pm in accordance with MGL CH 30A, §21(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining negotiations with unions (Operations & Maintenance) that may...
Go into Executive Session at 8:20pm in accordance with MGL CH 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 to reconvene in open session
From the minutes
“Motion to go into Executive Session at 8:20pm in accordance with MGL CH 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 to reconvene in open session by Hoffman, second by Hewins. Roll call: affirmative- Bogart, Belbin, Hoffman, Hewins & Townsend.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Hewins)
Operations & Maintenance Contract
Ratify Operations & Maintenance contract
Ratify Operations & Maintenance contract
From the minutes
“Motion to ratify Operations & Maintenance contract by Belbin, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hewins)
Adjourn at 8:45pm
Adjourn at 8:45pm
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn at 8:45pm by Belbin, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (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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