MassVoter.com← Carver Select BoardCarver Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
February 1, 2022
17 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:
- Mark Townsend recused from one or more items (see the notes on the votes).
Every vote, in order
Adjourn into Executive Session at 5:05pm in accordance with MGL chapter 30A section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect collective bargaining, as an open meeting may have a detrimental...
Adjourn into Executive Session at 5:05pm in accordance with MGL chapter 30A section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect collective bargaining, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Board's bargaining position (SEIU Local 888)
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn into Executive Session at 5:05pm in accordance with MGL chapter 30A section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect collective bargaining, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Board's bargaining position (SEIU Local 888) by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Roll call-affirmative: Bogart, Belbin, Townsend, Hewins, Hoffman.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Review and Recommendation of Draft Annual Town Meeting article
Take Special Act to Remove Civil Service out of order
Take Special Act to Remove Civil Service out of order
From the minutes
“Motion to take Special Act to Remove Civil Service out of order by Hoffman, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Hewins)
Special Act to Remove Civil Service
Approve the submission to place the following article on the FY 23 Annual Town Meeting Warrant: to authorize the Select Board to Petition the General Court for Special Legislation Act to remove...
Approve the submission to place the following article on the FY 23 Annual Town Meeting Warrant: to authorize the Select Board to Petition the General Court for Special Legislation Act to remove the Carver Police Department from Civil Service
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the submission to place the following article on the FY 23 Annual Town Meeting Warrant: to authorize the Select Board to Petition the General Court for Special Legislation Act to remove the Carver Police Department from Civil Service by Belbin, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hewins)
Approve the Comcast Cable License with the Town of Carver, as presented by the Cable Advisory Committee, for the period of February 1, 2022 to January 31, 2032
Approve the Comcast Cable License with the Town of Carver, as presented by the Cable Advisory Committee, for the period of February 1, 2022 to January 31, 2032. Hoffman thanked the Cable Advisory Committee for their hard work
Yes: Bogart, Hewins, Hoffman, TownsendNo: Belbin
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Comcast Cable License with the Town of Carver, as presented by the Cable Advisory Committee, for the period of February 1, 2022 to January 31, 2032 by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Hoffman thanked the Cable Advisory Committee for their hard work. Vote 4-1 (Belbin).” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Collective Bargaining Agreements
Approve the submission of the following article for the FY 23 annual town meeting warrant to fund and implement the cost items of collective bargaining agreements
Approve the submission of the following article for the FY 23 annual town meeting warrant to fund and implement the cost items of collective bargaining agreements
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to approve the submission of the following article for the FY 23 annual town meeting warrant to fund and implement the cost items of collective bargaining agreements, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Acceptance of Montello Street (portion)
Approve the submission of the following article to be placed on the FY 23 annual town meeting warrant: to lay out Montello Street (Portion) as a public way, from Main Street (Route 58) to an...
Approve the submission of the following article to be placed on the FY 23 annual town meeting warrant: 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 Easements for the Purpose of Reconstructing Montello Street at Main Street for the Town of Carver", dated January 11, 2022, prepared by VHB, and on file with the Town Clerk
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the submission of the following article to be placed on the FY 23 annual town meeting warrant: 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 Easements for the Purpose of Reconstructing Montello Street at Main Street for the Town of Carver", dated January 11, 2022, prepared by VHB, and on file with the Town Clerk, by Belbin, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hewins)
Moratorium on Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Installations
Put the following article on the FY 23 annual town meeting warrant: to vote to amend section 3580 of the Town's zoning bylaws to add a section to adopt a 12-month moratorium on the issuance of...
Put the following article on the FY 23 annual town meeting warrant: to vote to amend section 3580 of the Town's zoning bylaws to add a section to adopt a 12-month moratorium on the issuance of special permits for new installation of large scale ground mounted solar photovoltaic installations
From the minutes
“Motion to put the following article on the FY 23 annual town meeting warrant: to vote to amend section 3580 of the Town's zoning bylaws to add a section to adopt a 12-month moratorium on the issuance of special permits for new installation of large scale ground mounted solar photovoltaic installations by Belbin, second by Bogart. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Bogart)
Transfer and Disposition of 11 Green Street
Approve the submission of the following article on the FY 23 annual town meeting warrant: to transfer from the Treasurer/Collector to the Select Board for disposition, the property located at 11...
Approve the submission of the following article on the FY 23 annual town meeting warrant: to transfer from the Treasurer/Collector to the Select Board for disposition, the property located at 11 Green Street, Carver, MA,. Hewins stated this property went to land court and came out of land court on June 28, 2021. The article states the disposition would be to a non for profit organization or another qualified entity for the purpose of providing affordable housing to eligible persons honorably discharged from the United States Military Service and to further authorize the Select Board to take any action required to accomplish the purposes of this article
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the submission of the following article on the FY 23 annual town meeting warrant: to transfer from the Treasurer/Collector to the Select Board for disposition, the property located at 11 Green Street, Carver, MA, by Hewins, second by Belbin. Hewins stated this property went to land court and came out of land court on June 28, 2021. The article states the disposition would be to a non for profit organization or another qualified entity for the purpose of providing affordable housing to eligible persons honorably discharged from the United States Military Service and to further authorize the Select Board to take any action required to accomplish the purposes of this article. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Belbin)
Approve the submission of the following article to be placed on the FY 23 Annual Town Meeting Warrant: to add a fence bylaw to the Town of Carver bylaws
Approve the submission of the following article to be placed on the FY 23 Annual Town Meeting Warrant: to add a fence bylaw to the Town of Carver bylaws. Belbin stated if what he is saying is not true about the fence laws, then he will pull it from the warrant. Hoffman asked if this can be on the next agenda and have the Building Commissioner present
Yes: Belbin, Bogart, HoffmanNo: Hewins, Townsend
From the minutes
“Motion by Bogart to approve the submission of the following article to be placed on the FY 23 Annual Town Meeting Warrant: to add a fence bylaw to the Town of Carver bylaws, second by Belbin. Belbin stated if what he is saying is not true about the fence laws, then he will pull it from the warrant. Hoffman asked if this can be on the next agenda and have the Building Commissioner present. Vote 3-2 (Townsend, Hewins).” (Motion: Bogart, second: Belbin)
Section 3.3.1 Appointment
Approve the submission of the following article to be placed on the FY 23 annual town meeting warrant: Town Administrator bylaw
Approve the submission of the following article to be placed on the FY 23 annual town meeting warrant: Town Administrator bylaw
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the submission of the following article to be placed on the FY 23 annual town meeting warrant: Town Administrator bylaw by Hoffman, second by Bogart Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Bogart)
Accessory Apartment bylaw
Approve the submission of the following article to be placed on the FY 23 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Approve the submission of the following article to be placed on the FY 23 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Hoffman questioned the process, if the Board approves the article to be on the warrant, Hewins stated this forces another elected board to put an article on the warrant
Yes: BelbinNo: Bogart, Hewins, Hoffman, Townsend
From the minutes
“Motion by Bogart to approve the submission of the following article to be placed on the FY 23 Annual Town Meeting Warrant, second by Belbin. Hoffman questioned the process, if the Board approves the article to be on the warrant, Hewins stated this forces another elected board to put an article on the warrant. Vote 1-4 (Bogart, Townsend, Hewins, Hoffman).” (Motion: Bogart, second: Belbin)
Carver, Marion, Wareham, Regional Refuse Disposal District
Approve the submission of the following article to be placed on the FY 23 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Approve the submission of the following article to be placed on the FY 23 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the submission of the following article to be placed on the FY 23 Annual Town Meeting Warrant by Bogart, second by Hoffman Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Bogart, second: Hoffman)
Minutes
Approve minutes of 1/18/22
Approve minutes of 1/18/22
Yes: Belbin, Bogart, TownsendAbstained: Hewins, Hoffman
From the minutes
“Motion to approve minutes of 1/18/22 by Belbin, second by Bogart. Vote 3-0-2 (Hewins & Hoffman abstain).” (Motion: Belbin, second: Bogart)
Approve Executive Session minutes of 1/11/22 and not for release
Approve Executive Session minutes of 1/11/22 and not for release
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Executive Session minutes of 1/11/22 and not for release by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Request for MS Bike Ride
Approve: Request for MS Bike Ride
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Belbin, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Belbin, second: Hewins)
One day special license
Approve: One day special license
Approve
Yes: Bogart, Hewins, HoffmanNo: BelbinMark Townsend recused and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Bogart, second by Hoffman. Vote 3-1 (Belbin).” (Motion: Bogart, second: Hoffman)
Select Board Community Announcements
Adjourn at 9:25pm
Adjourn at 9:25pm
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn by Hoffman at 9:25pm, 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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