MassVoter.com← Carver Select BoardCarver Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
December 1, 2021
8 recorded votes, 2 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
Tax Classification Hearing
Open hearing
Open hearing
From the minutes
“Motion to open hearing by Hoffman, second by Belbin. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Belbin)
Open Space Discount
Not accept
Not accept
From the minutes
“Motion by Belbin to not accept, second by Hoffman Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hoffman)
Residential Exemption
Not accept Belbin asked how many parcels are seasonal
Not accept Belbin asked how many parcels are seasonal. Blanchard did not have an exact number and stated that some are landlord owned and some are homes on the ponds. Belbin asked if they receive the exemption then what is the shift. Blanchard stated the tax rate would be shifted to those that qualify under this
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to not accept, second by Hoffman Belbin asked how many parcels are seasonal. Blanchard did not have an exact number and stated that some are landlord owned and some are homes on the ponds. Belbin asked if they receive the exemption then what is the shift. Blanchard stated the tax rate would be shifted to those that qualify under this. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Small business exemption
Shift the small business exemption Blanchard stated that there is no value in this for the small business owner as they are mostly tenants, not the property owner and the landlord would benefit,...
Shift the small business exemption Blanchard stated that there is no value in this for the small business owner as they are mostly tenants, not the property owner and the landlord would benefit, not the small business
The minutes give only the count (1-4), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Belbin to shift the small business exemption, second by Hoffman Blanchard stated that there is no value in this for the small business owner as they are mostly tenants, not the property owner and the landlord would benefit, not the small business. Vote 1-4.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hoffman)
Not to approve
Not to approve
Yes: Bogart, Hewins, Hoffman, TownsendNo: Belbin
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins not to approve, second by Hoffman Vote 4-1 (Belbin).” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Classify the tax rate at 1.45%
Classify the tax rate at 1.45%
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to classify the tax rate at 1.45%, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hewins)
Annual Licenses
Approve all 2022 licenses contingent upon all taxes being paid and for entertainment licenses upon inspection by Fire and Building Commissioners
Approve all 2022 licenses contingent upon all taxes being paid and for entertainment licenses upon inspection by Fire and Building Commissioners
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to approve all 2022 licenses contingent upon all taxes being paid and for entertainment licenses upon inspection by Fire and Building Commissioners, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Select Board notes
Adjourn at 9:53am
Adjourn at 9:53am
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn by Belbin at 9:53am, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hoffman)
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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