MassVoter.com← Carver Select BoardCarver Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
August 17, 2021
18 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Mark Townsend, Sarah Hewins, Robert Belbin, Jen Bogart, Jim Hoffman
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Jim Hoffman left the table for part of the meeting (see the notes on the votes).
Every vote, in order
Go into Executive Session at 5:00pm in accordance with M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(1), to discuss complaints and potential disciplinary action against, a public officer, employee, staff member or...
Go into Executive Session at 5:00pm in accordance with M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(1), to discuss complaints and potential disciplinary action against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual and to return to open session
From the minutes
“Motion to go into Executive Session at 5:00pm in accordance with M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(1), to discuss complaints and potential disciplinary action against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual and to return to open session by Belbin, second by Hoffman. Roll Call - Affirmative Hoffman - yes Hewins - yes Townsend - yes Belbin - yes Bogart - yes.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hoffman)
Request for appointment
Appoint Kevin Bradshaw to the Carver, Marion, Wareham Regional Refuse Disposal District
Appoint Kevin Bradshaw to the Carver, Marion, Wareham Regional Refuse Disposal District
Jim Hoffman had left the table.
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Kevin Bradshaw to the Carver, Marion, Wareham Regional Refuse Disposal District by Hewins, second by Belbin. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Belbin)
Approve William Garnett to the Earth Removal Committee
Approve William Garnett to the Earth Removal Committee
Jim Hoffman had left the table.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve William Garnett to the Earth Removal Committee by Belbin, second by Hewins. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hewins)
NStar/Eversource Pole Hearing
Open Pole Hearing
Open Pole Hearing
Jim Hoffman had left the table.
From the minutes
“Motion to open Pole Hearing by Hewins, second by Belbin. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Belbin)
Table this Pole Hearing to the next meeting agenda to be held on September 8, 2021 to have the representatives be present to answer the Board's questions and clarify the confusion
Table this Pole Hearing to the next meeting agenda to be held on September 8, 2021 to have the representatives be present to answer the Board's questions and clarify the confusion
From the minutes
“Motion to table this Pole Hearing to the next meeting agenda to be held on September 8, 2021 to have the representatives be present to answer the Board's questions and clarify the confusion, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (second: Hewins)
Approve this Memorandum of Understanding
Approve this Memorandum of Understanding
From the minutes
“Motion to approve this Memorandum of Understanding by Belbin, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hewins)
Approve Picnic Isle Order of Taking located at Wenham Pond
Approve the Order of Taking
Approve the Order of Taking
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Order of Taking by Belbin, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hewins)
Appoint Mark Townsend for the MBTA Advisory Board
Appoint Mark Townsend for the MBTA Advisory Board
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Mark Townsend for the MBTA Advisory Board, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (second: Hoffman)
Reappointment of Election Officers
Reappoint the Election Officers with the amendment of adding Mary Ross
Reappoint the Election Officers with the amendment of adding Mary Ross
From the minutes
“Motion to reappoint the Election Officers with the amendment of adding Mary Ross by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Hook up the 5 houses as soon as possible
Hook up the 5 houses as soon as possible
From the minutes
“Motion to hook up the 5 houses as soon as possible by Belbin, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hoffman)
Approve
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Belbin, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hoffman)
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Belbin, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hoffman)
Approve
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Belbin, second by Hoffman. Vote 4-0-1.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hoffman)
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Belbin, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hoffman)
Approval and Release of Executive Session Minutes
Approve and release
Approve and release
From the minutes
“Motion to approve and release by Belbin, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hoffman)
Approve and release
From the minutes
“Motion to approve and release by Belbin, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hoffman)
Approve and release
From the minutes
“Motion to approve and release by Belbin, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hoffman)
Go into Executive Session at 7:54pm in accordance with M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(1), to discuss complaints and potential disciplinary action against, a public officer, employee, staff member or...
Go into Executive Session at 7:54pm in accordance with M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(1), to discuss complaints and potential disciplinary action against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual and not to adjourn in open session
From the minutes
“Motion to go into Executive Session at 7:54pm in accordance with M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(1), to discuss complaints and potential disciplinary action against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual and not to adjourn in open session by Hewins, second by Belbin. Roll Call - Affirmative Hoffman - yes Hewins - yes Townsend - yes Belbin - yes Bogart - yes.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Belbin)
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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