MassVoter.com← Carver Select BoardCarver Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
July 20, 2021
16 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Mark Townsend, Sarah Hewins, Jim Hoffman, Robert Belbin
Absent: Jen Bogart
During the meeting:
- Robert Belbin recused from one or more items (see the notes on the votes).
Every vote, in order
Executive Session
Position (Proposed Finance Director Contract) and to return to open session
(The minutes do not give the wording of the motion.)
The minutes do not give the wording of this motion; the title is the agenda item it was made under.
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Roll call-affirmative: Hoffman, Hewins, Townsend & Belbin.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Adjourn at 5:35 and reconvene at 6:00pm in to open session
Adjourn at 5:35 and reconvene at 6:00pm in to open session
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn at 5:35 and reconvene at 6:00pm in to open session by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Roll Call - affirmative: Hoffman, Hewins, Townsend, Belbin.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Commercial Garage Public Hearing Continued from 6/15/21
Open the hearing at 6:20pm
Open the hearing at 6:20pm
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to open the hearing at 6:20pm, second by Hoffman. 4-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Adjourn public hearing at 6:23pm
Adjourn public hearing at 6:23pm
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn public hearing at 6:23pm Vote 4-0.”
Approve License: Commercial Garage Public Hearing Continued from 6/15/21
Approve License
From the minutes
“Motion to approve License by Hewins, second by Hoffman Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Increase Parking ticket fee
Increase the parking ticket fee at the town beaches from $15 to $50
Increase the parking ticket fee at the town beaches from $15 to $50
From the minutes
“Motion by Belbin to increase the parking ticket fee at the town beaches from $15 to $50, second by Hoffman. Vote 4-0..” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hoffman)
Pole Hearing Continued from 6/15/21
Open the hearing at 6:30
Open the hearing at 6:30
From the minutes
“Motion to open the hearing at 6:30 by Hoffman, second by Hewins. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Hewins)
Close hearing
Close hearing
From the minutes
“Motion to close hearing by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Approve the permit conditional upon no tree removal during the installation process
Approve the permit conditional upon no tree removal during the installation process. Hoffman reiterated that the response from Town Counsel states that the Board cannot deny the request for the above ground lines as it is not in their jurisdiction. Hewins stated in the process of doing this, she would like the conditions relayed to those involved
Yes: Hewins, Hoffman, TownsendNo: Belbin
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to approve the permit conditional upon no tree removal during the installation process, second by Hoffman. Hoffman reiterated that the response from Town Counsel states that the Board cannot deny the request for the above ground lines as it is not in their jurisdiction. Hewins stated in the process of doing this, she would like the conditions relayed to those involved. Vote 3-1 (Belbin opposed).” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Raise rates in the EMS Department (Emergency Medical Services)
Approve rate increases
Approve rate increases
From the minutes
“Motion to approve rate increases by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Select Board Goals and Objectives
Ratify the contract for the Finance Director Suzanne Moquin
Ratify the contract for the Finance Director Suzanne Moquin
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to ratify the contract for the Finance Director Suzanne Moquin, second by Hoffman. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Approve agreement for establishment of maintenance of review fee fund with an initial deposit into the fund of $20,000 and any minor amendments recommended by Town Counsel
Approve agreement for establishment of maintenance of review fee fund with an initial deposit into the fund of $20,000 and any minor amendments recommended by Town Counsel. Townsend asked if there was urgency to approve this account. LaFond stated it is for the Fire Department. LaFond stated he sent this in an email to the Board prior to the meeting
Yes: Hewins, TownsendNo: Belbin, Hoffman
From the minutes
“Motion to approve agreement for establishment of maintenance of review fee fund with an initial deposit into the fund of $20,000 and any minor amendments recommended by Town Counsel by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Townsend asked if there was urgency to approve this account. LaFond stated it is for the Fire Department. LaFond stated he sent this in an email to the Board prior to the meeting. Vote 2-2 (Belbin and Hoffman opposed).” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Approve the Quitclaim Deed between the Town of Carver and the Carver Redevelopment Authority regarding 90 Forest Street
Approve the Quitclaim Deed between the Town of Carver and the Carver Redevelopment Authority regarding 90 Forest Street. Belbin asked how much money is being spent on the property. The RDA is tracking the costs and a final cost won't be known until it is presented at the settlement. The sale price is $150,000, less 15% and the cost of the back taxes is under $38,000 and the cost for the RDA is under $5,000 and the Town will get the rest of the money
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Quitclaim Deed between the Town of Carver and the Carver Redevelopment Authority regarding 90 Forest Street by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Belbin asked how much money is being spent on the property. The RDA is tracking the costs and a final cost won't be known until it is presented at the settlement. The sale price is $150,000, less 15% and the cost of the back taxes is under $38,000 and the cost for the RDA is under $5,000 and the Town will get the rest of the money. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Request for One Day Special License
Approve: Request for One Day Special License
Approve
Robert Belbin recused and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Hoffman, second by Hewins. Vote 3-0 (Belbin recused himself from the vote).” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Hewins)
Request for Road Race
Approve: Request for Road Race
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Hoffman, second by Hewins. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Hewins)
Select Board Notes
Adjourn at 7:40pm
Adjourn at 7:40pm
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn at 7:40pm by Hoffman, second by Hewins. Vote 4-0.” (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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