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July 26, 2021
4 recorded votes, 1 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
Approve the agreement with the redlined changes and approval of Town Counsel
Approve the agreement with the redlined changes and approval of Town Counsel
From the minutes
“Motion by Belbin to approve the agreement with the redlined changes and approval of Town Counsel, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hewins)
Have Town Counsel draw up three different agreements- those residents who need to hook up to the water line and decommission their wells, those who choose to hook up to the water line and not...
Have Town Counsel draw up three different agreements- those residents who need to hook up to the water line and decommission their wells, those who choose to hook up to the water line and not decommission their wells, one for those who choose not to hook up to the water line at all. LaFond stated the Town's liability needs to be covered as the Town will not be having their wells tested indefinitely. Belbin stated in past practice, the DEP has required residents to decommission their wells. Townsend does not feel that this guidance from the DEP is clear on the requirement to decommission the wells. Hewins would like guidance from DEP on this as she is aware of a home on Lakenham Dr. that uses their well to irrigate their lawn. Hoffman asked if DEP will agree that it is now 5 homes and not 3 that are subject to the Order. Forgue stated that if you have tested positive, DEP will weigh in on those homes. The homes listed are those that tested positive at the time the Order was written. Then, zone A was expanded which is why there are now additional homes. Forgue agrees with having the agreements in place. One of the residents has told Kevin that they are not tying into the water line. Hoffman also agrees
From the minutes
“Motion by Belbin to have Town Counsel draw up three different agreements- those residents who need to hook up to the water line and decommission their wells, those who choose to hook up to the water line and not decommission their wells, one for those who choose not to hook up to the water line at all, second by Bogart. LaFond stated the Town's liability needs to be covered as the Town will not be having their wells tested indefinitely. Belbin stated in past practice, the DEP has required residents to decommission their wells. Townsend does not feel that this guidance from the DEP is clear on the requirement to decommission the wells. Hewins would like guidance from DEP on this as she is aware of a home on Lakenham Dr. that uses their well to irrigate their lawn. Hoffman asked if DEP will agree that it is now 5 homes and not 3 that are subject to the Order. Forgue stated that if you have tested positive, DEP will weigh in on those homes. The homes listed are those that tested positive at the time the Order was written. Then, zone A was expanded which is why there are now additional homes. Forgue agrees with having the agreements in place. One of the residents has told Kevin that they are not tying into the water line. Hoffman also agrees. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Bogart)
Request for Use of Shurtleff Park
Amend to refund the $50 fee paid
Amend to refund the $50 fee paid. Hewins explained that there are no fees for non-profits, which includes churches or for town entities
From the minutes
“Motion by Belbin to amend to refund the $50 fee paid, second by Hewins. Hewins explained that there are no fees for non-profits, which includes churches or for town entities. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hewins)
Adjourn at 9:47am
Adjourn at 9:47am
The minutes record the vote as 4-0, but 5 members were present (Mark Townsend, Sarah Hewins, Robert Belbin, Jen Bogart and Jim Hoffman), so it is not clear how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn at 9:47am 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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