MassVoter.com← Carver Select BoardCarver Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
September 10, 2021
13 recorded votes, 5 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 recused from one or more items (see the notes on the votes).
- Robert Belbin recused from one or more items (see the notes on the votes).
Every vote, in order
Citizens Participation
Take the liquor license out of order
Take the liquor license out of order. Hoffman recused himself from the topic
Jim Hoffman recused and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to take the liquor license out of order by Belbin, second by Hewins. Hoffman recused himself from the topic. Vote 4-0..” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hewins)
One Day Special License
Approve liquor license
Approve liquor license. Hoffman recused himself from the topic. Belbin recused himself from the vote as a member of the Carver Sportsman's Club
Jim Hoffman recused and did not take part in this vote. Robert Belbin recused and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve liquor license by Hewins, second by Bogart. Hoffman recused himself from the topic. Belbin recused himself from the vote as a member of the Carver Sportsman's Club. Vote 3-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Bogart)
Pole Hearing
Table the hearing: Pole Hearing
Table the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Belbin to table the hearing, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hoffman)
Appointment to Cultural Council
Approve appointment
Approve appointment
From the minutes
“Motion to approve appointment by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Pole Hearing
Open hearing
Open hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Belbin to open hearing, second by Hoffman Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hoffman)
Approve for purposes of discussion
Approve for purposes of discussion. Hewins asked if there are any alternatives under the law as it is a pole location hearing, not approval for installation of the pole. LaFond stated it is possible for the Board to object to the location of the pole. At a previous hearing there was a discussion on where to put the pole and an amendment was made
The minutes give only the count (3-2), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve for purposes of discussion by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Hewins asked if there are any alternatives under the law as it is a pole location hearing, not approval for installation of the pole. LaFond stated it is possible for the Board to object to the location of the pole. At a previous hearing there was a discussion on where to put the pole and an amendment was made. Vote 3-2.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Proclamation for Constitution Week
Proclamation for Constitution Week (Sept. 17-23)
(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
“Proclamation for Constitution Week: 9/17-9/23: Townsend read the proclamation. Townsend read the Proclamation Ellen Blanchard as a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and thanked the Board. Ellen Blanchard requested the proclamation on behalf of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). There will be posters at the library promoting this. Vote 5-0.”
Animal Control Agreement
Approve: Animal Control Agreement
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Belbin, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hewins)
Next Meetings
Table: Next Meetings
Table
From the minutes
“motion to table by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Road Race approval
Approve: Road Race approval
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Belbin, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hoffman)
Extension of Interim of Town Administrator Contract
Take no action: Extension of Interim of Town Administrator Contract
Take no action. Hewins stated that since there is a search for a permanent Town Administrator, it makes sense not to extend the Interim contract. LaFond stated that it would make sense business wise not to extend the contract so the Town is not paying an Interim and a permanent. Hewins stated if the contract was extended, we would be paying 3 Town Administrators the new one, interim and the consultant
The minutes give only the count (2-3), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Belbin to take no action, second by Hoffman. Hewins stated that since there is a search for a permanent Town Administrator, it makes sense not to extend the Interim contract. LaFond stated that it would make sense business wise not to extend the contract so the Town is not paying an Interim and a permanent. Hewins stated if the contract was extended, we would be paying 3 Town Administrators the new one, interim and the consultant. Vote 2-3.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hoffman)
Not to extend the contract
Not to extend the contract
From the minutes
“Motion not to extend the contract by Hewins, second by Bogart. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Bogart)
Adjourn at 10:35am
Adjourn at 10:35am
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn by Hoffman at 10:35am, 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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