MassVoter.com← Carver Select BoardCarver Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
July 6, 2022
15 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Mark Townsend, Sarah Hewins, Jim Hoffman, Jen Bogart, John Cotter
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
The Board authorizes the Town Administrator to submit a letter on behalf of the Select Board stating that the Board is opposed of the application of Cranberry Point Storage for the comprehensive...
The Board authorizes the Town Administrator to submit a letter on behalf of the Select Board stating that the Board is opposed of the application of Cranberry Point Storage for the comprehensive exemption of the Town's Zoning By-Laws, pursuant to M.G.L. CH. 40A, sec
From the minutes
“Motion that the Board authorizes the Town Administrator to submit a letter on behalf of the Select Board stating that the Board is opposed of the application of Cranberry Point Storage for the comprehensive exemption of the Town's Zoning By-Laws, pursuant to M.G.L. CH. 40A, sec. by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Review and authorization of year-end inter-departmental budget transfers
The Select Board approve the interdepartmental transfers totaling $362,870.00, as outlined in the Year-End Transfer Sheet submitted by the Finance Director and Town Administrator
The Select Board approve the interdepartmental transfers totaling $362,870.00, as outlined in the Year-End Transfer Sheet submitted by the Finance Director and Town Administrator
From the minutes
“Motion that the Select Board approve the interdepartmental transfers totaling $362,870.00, as outlined in the Year-End Transfer Sheet submitted by the Finance Director and Town Administrator by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Request for Eighteen (18) One Day Special Licenses
Approve the One Day Special Licenses be granted to Renaissance Foods, LTD, for the following dates: September 3, 4, 5 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 25 and October 1, 2, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 22, 23, all being...
Approve the One Day Special Licenses be granted to Renaissance Foods, LTD, for the following dates: September 3, 4, 5 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 25 and October 1, 2, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 22, 23, all being contingent on the following for each separate license day: 1. That the King Richard's Faire personnel shall communicate with the Carver Chief of Police, or his designee, at least 24 hours in advance to determine the level of traffic control set-up necessary pursuant to the Vanasse and Associates plan submitted to the town on or about July 1, 2022; 2. That the Chief of Police or his designee shall make the final determination of the level necessary to move traffic and ensure public safety; 3. That the King Richard's Faire personnel shall cooperate with all recommendations made by the Chief of Police, or his designee, to implement the traffic plan; and 4. Payment of all license fees By Hewins
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the One Day Special Licenses be granted to Renaissance Foods, LTD, for the following dates: September 3, 4, 5 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 25 and October 1, 2, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 22, 23, all being contingent on the following for each separate license day: 1. That the King Richard's Faire personnel shall communicate with the Carver Chief of Police, or his designee, at least 24 hours in advance to determine the level of traffic control set-up necessary pursuant to the Vanasse and Associates plan submitted to the town on or about July 1, 2022; 2. That the Chief of Police or his designee shall make the final determination of the level necessary to move traffic and ensure public safety; 3. That the King Richard's Faire personnel shall cooperate with all recommendations made by the Chief of Police, or his designee, to implement the traffic plan; and 4. Payment of all license fees By Hewins, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0, unanimous.” (second: Hoffman)
Approve and sign grant of easements for Green Park Way
Approve and sign grant of easements for Green Park Way
From the minutes
“Motion to approve and sign grant of easements for Green Park Way by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Wireless Communications Equipment and no Monthly License Fee
Made that the Board sign the agreement with Industrial Communications of the gift of the use of the tower located at Zero Federal Road for the town's wireless public safety equipment at no monthly...
Made that the Board sign the agreement with Industrial Communications of the gift of the use of the tower located at Zero Federal Road for the town's wireless public safety equipment at no monthly cost to the town
From the minutes
“Motion made that the Board sign the agreement with Industrial Communications of the gift of the use of the tower located at Zero Federal Road for the town's wireless public safety equipment at no monthly cost to the town by Hewins, second by Cotter. Vote 5-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Cotter)
Associated with the Use
Made that the Board sign the joint agreement with A.D. Makepeace and Industrial Communications of the gift of space on the town for two public safety dish antennas, including installation and...
Made that the Board sign the joint agreement with A.D. Makepeace and Industrial Communications of the gift of space on the town for two public safety dish antennas, including installation and associated transmission lines and ground space, and additionally the gift from A.D. Makepeace of any monthly electric charges associated with their use
From the minutes
“Motion made that the Board sign the joint agreement with A.D. Makepeace and Industrial Communications of the gift of space on the town for two public safety dish antennas, including installation and associated transmission lines and ground space, and additionally the gift from A.D. Makepeace of any monthly electric charges associated with their use by Hewins, second by Cotter. Vote 5-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Cotter)
Have the Select Board enter into and sign the Memorandum of Understanding with the North Carver Water District for the return of ARPA funds to the town that shall be expended for the emergency...
Have the Select Board enter into and sign the Memorandum of Understanding with the North Carver Water District for the return of ARPA funds to the town that shall be expended for the emergency needs of the District through a NCWD transfer of funds at the next annual town meeting
From the minutes
“Motion to have the Select Board enter into and sign the Memorandum of Understanding with the North Carver Water District for the return of ARPA funds to the town that shall be expended for the emergency needs of the District through a NCWD transfer of funds at the next annual town meeting by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Approval of Minutes of 6/21/22
Approve as amended: Approval of Minutes of 6/21/22
Approve as amended
Yes: Bogart, Cotter, Hewins, TownsendThe minutes say Jim Hoffman was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve as amended by Cotter, second by Hewins. Vote 4-0-1, Hoffman was not in attendance..” (Motion: Cotter, second: Hewins)
Approval of Minutes of 6/23/22
Approve as amended: Approval of Minutes of 6/23/22
Approve as amended
Yes: Cotter, Hewins, TownsendThe minutes say Jen Bogart was not present for this vote. The minutes say Jim Hoffman was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve as amended by Cotter, second by Hewins. Vote 3-0-2, Bogart excused herself prior to adjournment and Hoffman was not in attendance..” (Motion: Cotter, second: Hewins)
Approval and release of Executive Session Minutes of 6/7/22
Approve: Approval and release of Executive Session Minutes of 6/7/22
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Cotter, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Cotter, second: Hewins)
Approval and release of Executive Session Minutes of 6/15/22
Approve: Approval and release of Executive Session Minutes of 6/15/22
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Cotter, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Cotter, second: Hewins)
Approval and release of Executive Session Minutes of 6/21/22
Approve: Approval and release of Executive Session Minutes of 6/21/22
Approve
Yes: Bogart, Cotter, Hewins, TownsendThe minutes say Jim Hoffman was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Cotter, second by Hewins. Vote 4-0-1, Hoffman was not in attendance for this meeting..” (Motion: Cotter, second: Hewins)
Request for One Day Special License
Approve this One Day Special License
Approve this One Day Special License
From the minutes
“Motion to approve this One Day Special License by Bogart, second by Cotter. Vote 5-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Bogart, second: Cotter)
Approve this One Day Special License
From the minutes
“Motion to approve this One Day Special License by Hewins, second by Cotter. Vote 5-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Cotter)
Next Meeting
Adjourn at 6:51pm
Adjourn at 6:51pm
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn at 6:51pm by Hoffman, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0, unanimous.” (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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