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November 16, 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
Every vote, in order
Go into Executive Session in Accordance with MGL Chapter 30A §21 (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining negotiations with unions: (Police) that may have a detrimental effect...
Go into Executive Session in Accordance with MGL Chapter 30A §21 (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining negotiations with unions: (Police) that may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town if held in open session & executive session in accordance with G.L. c. 30A §21(a)(7) to comply with or act under the authority of general law (review minutes from Select Board's August 17, 2021 executive session) and to return to open session
From the minutes
“Motion to go into Executive Session in Accordance with MGL Chapter 30A §21 (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining negotiations with unions: (Police) that may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town if held in open session & executive session in accordance with G.L. c. 30A §21(a)(7) to comply with or act under the authority of general law (review minutes from Select Board's August 17, 2021 executive session) and to return to open session by Belbin, second by Hewins Roll Call: affirmative - Bogart, Belbin, Townsend, Hewins and Hoffman..” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hewins)
Appointment of Special Police Officers
Appoint Scott Sampson & Christopher Mahoney as Special Police Officers
Appoint Scott Sampson & Christopher Mahoney as Special Police Officers
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Scott Sampson & Christopher Mahoney as Special Police Officers by Belbin, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hoffman)
Police Union Contract
Approve the Police Union Contract
Approve the Police Union Contract
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Police Union Contract by Belbin, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hewins)
Approve to create an agency fund
Approve to create an agency fund
Yes: Bogart, Hewins, Hoffman, TownsendNo: Belbin
From the minutes
“Motion to approve to create an agency fund by Hewins, second by Townsend. Vote 4-1 (Belbin).” (Motion: Hewins, second: Townsend)
Approval of Agreement between Lakeville and Carver for Lakeville Animal Shelter
Approve the Agreement between Lakeville and Carver for the Lakeville Animal Shelter
Approve the Agreement between Lakeville and Carver for the Lakeville Animal Shelter
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Agreement between Lakeville and Carver for the Lakeville Animal Shelter by Belbin, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hewins)
Approve the seasonal population of 11,645
Approve the seasonal population of 11,645
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the seasonal population of 11,645 by Hewins, second by Belbin. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Belbin)
Set date & time for Annual Town Meeting
Set Annual Town Meeting for April 12, 2021 at 7:00PM and April 14, 2021 as a follow up date
Set Annual Town Meeting for April 12, 2021 at 7:00PM and April 14, 2021 as a follow up date
From the minutes
“Motion to set Annual Town Meeting for April 12, 2021 at 7:00PM and April 14, 2021 as a follow up date by Hewins, second by Belbin. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Belbin)
Extend the current Interim Town Administrator contract for 6 months and continue the search for a permanent Town Administrator
Extend the current Interim Town Administrator contract for 6 months and continue the search for a permanent Town Administrator. Hewins said that, at the 10/19/21 meeting, Bogart had said she would vote to extend Mr. LaFond's contract if the screening committee's search was continued and on-going
Yes: Hewins, TownsendNo: Belbin, Bogart, Hoffman
From the minutes
“Hewins made a motion to extend the current Interim Town Administrator contract for 6 months and continue the search for a permanent Town Administrator, second by Townsend. Hewins said that, at the 10/19/21 meeting, Bogart had said she would vote to extend Mr. LaFond's contract if the screening committee's search was continued and on-going. Vote 2-3 (Bogart, Belbin, Hoffman).” (Motion: Hewins, second: Townsend)
Advertise for a Full-time Interim Town Administrator
Advertise for a Full-time Interim Town Administrator
Yes: Belbin, Bogart, Hoffman, TownsendNo: Hewins
From the minutes
“Hoffman made a motion to advertise for a Full-time Interim Town Administrator, second by Bogart. Vote 4-1 (Hewins).” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Bogart)
Approval of Minutes 10/19/21
Approve as written: Approval of Minutes 10/19/21
Approve as written
Yes: Belbin, Hewins, Hoffman, TownsendNo: Bogart
From the minutes
“Motion to approve as written by Belbin, second by Hewins. Vote 4-1 (Bogart).” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hewins)
Approve as written
Yes: Hewins, Hoffman, TownsendNo: BogartAbstained: Belbin
From the minutes
“Motion to approve as written by Hewins, second by Townsend. Vote 3-1-1 (Bogart- no, Belbin abstained).” (Motion: Hewins, second: Townsend)
Executive Session Minutes of 10/19/21 for approval and not for release
Approve as written and not for release
Approve as written and not for release
From the minutes
“Motion to approve as written and not for release by Belbin, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hewins)
Select Board Notes
Adjourn at 8:03pm
Adjourn at 8:03pm
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn by Hoffman at 8:03pm, second by Belbin. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hoffman, 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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