MassVoter.com← Carver Select BoardCarver Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
January 11, 2022
10 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Mark Townsend, Sarah Hewins, Jen Bogart, Jim Hoffman
Absent: Robert Belbin
During the meeting:
- Jim Hoffman arrived late (5:18pm).
Every vote, in order
Tim Zesson from KP Law in attendance
Adjourn into Executive Session at 5:10pm in accordance with MGL chapter 30A section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to threatened litigation, as an open meeting may have a detrimental...
Adjourn into Executive Session at 5:10pm in accordance with MGL chapter 30A section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to threatened litigation, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Board's litigating position
The roll call lists Robert Belbin, but the minutes show this member as not taking part (Robert Belbin is not on the attendance list). Individual votes are not shown. The minutes say Robert Belbin seconded it, but Robert Belbin is not on the attendance list for this vote. Jim Hoffman had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn into Executive Session at 5:10pm in accordance with MGL chapter 30A section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to threatened litigation, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Board's litigating position by Hewins, second by Belbin. Roll call- affirmative: Bogart, Belbin, Townsend, Hewins.” (Motion: Hewins)
Approval of intention to Lay Out Montello Street as a public way (portion)
The Select Board vote its intention to lay out Montello Street (portion) as a public way, from Main Street (Route 58) to an intersection with an accepted portion of Montello Street, all as shown...
The Select Board vote its intention to lay out Montello Street (portion) as a public way, from Main Street (Route 58) to an intersection with an accepted portion of Montello Street, all as shown on a plan entitled "Plan of Road in the Town of Carver, Mass. Plymouth County Showing Location of Easements for the Purpose of Reconstructing Montello Street at Main Street for the Town of Carver, " dated 1/11/2022, prepared by VHB, and on file with the Town Clerk, and to forward this vote and the plan to the Planning Board for its comments and recommendations pursuant to G.L. c. 41, §§81G and 81I. Belbin questioned when this is approved, will the old section be blocked off so that it is no longer accessible to the Silo marketplace? He would like to ensure that this does not get blocked off when nothing is being built. Hewins asked for the location of the new traffic signal
The minutes record the vote as 5-0, but 4 members were present (Mark Townsend, Sarah Hewins, Jen Bogart and Jim Hoffman), so it is not clear how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Townsend that the Select Board vote its intention to lay out Montello Street (portion) as a public way, from Main Street (Route 58) to an intersection with an accepted portion of Montello Street, all as shown on a plan entitled "Plan of Road in the Town of Carver, Mass. Plymouth County Showing Location of Easements for the Purpose of Reconstructing Montello Street at Main Street for the Town of Carver, " dated 1/11/2022, prepared by VHB, and on file with the Town Clerk, and to forward this vote and the plan to the Planning Board for its comments and recommendations pursuant to G.L. c. 41, §§81G and 81I, second by Hewins. Belbin questioned when this is approved, will the old section be blocked off so that it is no longer accessible to the Silo marketplace? He would like to ensure that this does not get blocked off when nothing is being built. Hewins asked for the location of the new traffic signal. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Townsend, second: Hewins)
Authorized Representative of Plymouth County ARPA grants
For Interim Town Administrator, Robert Fennessy, to be the Authorized representative of Plymouth County ARPA grants on behalf of the town
For Interim Town Administrator, Robert Fennessy, to be the Authorized representative of Plymouth County ARPA grants on behalf of the town. Townsend stated we will have Tom O'Brien in at a future meeting to discuss the funds
The minutes record the vote as 5-0, but 4 members were present (Mark Townsend, Sarah Hewins, Jen Bogart and Jim Hoffman), so it is not clear how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion for Interim Town Administrator, Robert Fennessy, to be the Authorized representative of Plymouth County ARPA grants on behalf of the town by Hewins second by Hoffman. Townsend stated we will have Tom O'Brien in at a future meeting to discuss the funds. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Minutes
Approve: Minutes
Approve
The minutes record the vote as 5-0, but 4 members were present (Mark Townsend, Sarah Hewins, Jen Bogart and Jim Hoffman), so it is not clear how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Hewins, second by Hoffman Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Approve
The minutes record the vote as 5-0, but 4 members were present (Mark Townsend, Sarah Hewins, Jen Bogart and Jim Hoffman), so it is not clear how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Hewins, second by Hoffman Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Approve with amendments from Townsend and Bogart
Approve with amendments from Townsend and Bogart
The minutes record the vote as 5-0, but 4 members were present (Mark Townsend, Sarah Hewins, Jen Bogart and Jim Hoffman), so it is not clear how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Hewins with amendments from Townsend and Bogart, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Executive Session minutes
Approve and release the Executive Session minutes of 12/20/21
Approve and release the Executive Session minutes of 12/20/21
The minutes record the vote as 5-0, but 4 members were present (Mark Townsend, Sarah Hewins, Jen Bogart and Jim Hoffman), so it is not clear how each member voted. The minutes say Robert Belbin made the motion, but Robert Belbin is not on the attendance list for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve and release the Executive Session minutes of 12/20/21 by Belbin, second by Hoffman Vote 5-0.” (second: Hoffman)
Approve and release the Executive Session minutes of 12/20/21
The minutes record the vote as 2-0, but 4 members were present (Mark Townsend, Sarah Hewins, Jen Bogart and Jim Hoffman), so it is not clear how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve and release the Executive Session minutes of 12/20/21 by Hewins, second by Hoffman Vote 2-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Approve and release the Executive Session minutes of 12/21/21
Approve and release the Executive Session minutes of 12/21/21
The minutes record the vote as 5-0, but 4 members were present (Mark Townsend, Sarah Hewins, Jen Bogart and Jim Hoffman), so it is not clear how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve and release the Executive Session minutes of 12/21/21 by Hewins, second by Hoffman Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Select Board notes
Adjourn at 6:30pm
Adjourn at 6:30pm
The minutes record the vote as 5-0, but 4 members were present (Mark Townsend, Sarah Hewins, Jen Bogart and Jim Hoffman), so it is not clear how each member voted. The minutes say Robert Belbin made the motion, but Robert Belbin is not on the attendance list for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn by Belbin at 6:30pm, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (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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