MassVoter.com← Carver Select BoardCarver Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
November 2, 2021
10 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Mark Townsend, Sarah Hewins, Jen Bogart, Jim Hoffman
Absent: Robert Belbin
Every vote, in order
Town Auction
Put up for auction lot 124-15
Put up for auction lot 124-15
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to put up for auction lot 124-15, second by Hoffman. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Upland Ale d/b/a Brewery 44
Approve change conditional upon the approval of the sign by the Planning Board or Building Commissioner
Approve change conditional upon the approval of the sign by the Planning Board or Building Commissioner
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to approve change conditional upon the approval of the sign by the Planning Board or Building Commissioner, second by Hoffman. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Annual Town Meeting Warrant article deadline & Annual Town Reports deadline
Set deadline for Town Meeting warrant articles and petition articles as 4:00pm December 20th
Set deadline for Town Meeting warrant articles and petition articles as 4:00pm December 20th
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to set deadline for Town Meeting warrant articles and petition articles as 4:00pm December 20th, second by Hoffman. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Set the deadline for Annual Town Reports as January 31, 2021
Set the deadline for Annual Town Reports as January 31, 2021
From the minutes
“Motion to set the deadline for Annual Town Reports as January 31, 2021 by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Be one of a two member subcommittee to see if they can talk to the current Interim Town Administrator to see if he will stay with the town until the end of the current fiscal year
Be one of a two member subcommittee to see if they can talk to the current Interim Town Administrator to see if he will stay with the town until the end of the current fiscal year. Bogart stated she would like Belbin to be here for this decision. He could not be here tonight due to staffing issues at his job. Townsend stated if we are going to look for another Interim Town Administrator, an ad needs to be placed. We cannot do that and then go back and say we are keeping the current interim, LaFond. Hoffman stated at the last meeting it was requested that Weston place an ad. Townsend stated that he asked Weston to hold off as there are still a number of things to be decided prior to the ad being placed such as full-time or part-time interim
Yes: Bogart, Hewins, TownsendNo: Hoffman
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to be one of a two member subcommittee to see if they can talk to the current Interim Town Administrator to see if he will stay with the town until the end of the current fiscal year, second by Townsend. Bogart stated she would like Belbin to be here for this decision. He could not be here tonight due to staffing issues at his job. Townsend stated if we are going to look for another Interim Town Administrator, an ad needs to be placed. We cannot do that and then go back and say we are keeping the current interim, LaFond. Hoffman stated at the last meeting it was requested that Weston place an ad. Townsend stated that he asked Weston to hold off as there are still a number of things to be decided prior to the ad being placed such as full-time or part-time interim. Vote 3-1 (Hoffman).” (Motion: Hewins, second: Townsend)
Re-appoint the 8 members of the TASC that are willing to continue and authorize Weston to advertise for the Business Community rep on the website
Re-appoint the 8 members of the TASC that are willing to continue and authorize Weston to advertise for the Business Community rep on the website
Yes: Hewins, TownsendNo: Bogart, Hoffman
From the minutes
“Motion by Townsend to re-appoint the 8 members of the TASC that are willing to continue and authorize Weston to advertise for the Business Community rep on the website, second by Hewins. Vote 2-2 (Hoffman, Bogart).” (Motion: Townsend, second: Hewins)
Ask the committees/boards to submit proposed names for the TASC and post the ad for the at large members and business community rep. and to interview the at large and business community reps
Ask the committees/boards to submit proposed names for the TASC and post the ad for the at large members and business community rep. and to interview the at large and business community reps. Hewins asked why Bogart would want to interview all members. Bogart stated they may not all be interviewed, but questioned if the School Committee, Finance and Planning Board even knew that this was happening. Townsend clarified that the Select Board would be voting on the Boards recommendations. Hewins would like to see a motion to make an exception for the 2 public safety chiefs as they are the only two that are appointed by the Select Board, not the Town Administrator. Bogart amended her motion to make an exception for the 2 public safety chiefs for the application and interview process for the TASC and to set the deadline for applicants as close of business on November 15 for at large members & business community rep. and at the next scheduled meetings for the committees/boards, second by Hewins
From the minutes
“Motion by Bogart to ask the committees/boards to submit proposed names for the TASC and post the ad for the at large members and business community rep. and to interview the at large and business community reps, second by Hoffman. Hewins asked why Bogart would want to interview all members. Bogart stated they may not all be interviewed, but questioned if the School Committee, Finance and Planning Board even knew that this was happening. Townsend clarified that the Select Board would be voting on the Boards recommendations. Hewins would like to see a motion to make an exception for the 2 public safety chiefs as they are the only two that are appointed by the Select Board, not the Town Administrator. Bogart amended her motion to make an exception for the 2 public safety chiefs for the application and interview process for the TASC and to set the deadline for applicants as close of business on November 15 for at large members & business community rep. and at the next scheduled meetings for the committees/boards, second by Hewins. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Bogart, second: Hoffman)
Change date of chair chosen by January 14, 2022 may use a consultant and change the amount to up to $20,000, the advertisement must be placed by February 7, 2022 unless a consultant is used and to...
Change date of chair chosen by January 14, 2022 may use a consultant and change the amount to up to $20,000, the advertisement must be placed by February 7, 2022 unless a consultant is used and to present up to 5 unranked finalists by April 15, 2022. Discussion on timeline of finalists to the Select Board and if it is enough time to process finalists in order to have someone in place for the new fiscal year
Yes: Hewins, Hoffman, TownsendNo: Bogart
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to change date of chair chosen by January 14, 2022 may use a consultant and change the amount to up to $20,000, the advertisement must be placed by February 7, 2022 unless a consultant is used and to present up to 5 unranked finalists by April 15, 2022, second by Hoffman. Discussion on timeline of finalists to the Select Board and if it is enough time to process finalists in order to have someone in place for the new fiscal year. Vote 3-1 (Bogart).” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Minutes of 10/18/21
Approve: Minutes of 10/18/21
Approve
Yes: Bogart, Hoffman, TownsendAbstained: Hewins
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Hoffman, second by Bogart. Vote 3-0-1 (Hewins abstain).” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Bogart)
Select Board notes
Adjourn at 8:01pm
Adjourn at 8:01pm
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn by Hoffman at 8:01pm, 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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