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October 18, 2022
7 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Mark Townsend, Sarah Hewins, Jen Bogart, John Cotter, Jim Hoffman
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Jen Bogart arrived late (6:20pm).
- Sarah Hewins left the table for part of the meeting (see the notes on the votes).
- John Cotter recused from one or more items (see the notes on the votes).
Every vote, in order
Application for Common Victualler-Ellen Wilson/dba Free Rangers Farm
Approve the Common Victualler license for Free Rangers Farm
Approve the Common Victualler license for Free Rangers Farm
Sarah Hewins had left the table.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Common Victualler license for Free Rangers Farm by Hoffman, second by Cotter. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Cotter)
Table the Select Board's decision until the Conservation Commission votes on the acceptance of the land with a conservation restriction from the RDA. Leighton asked the Board to rescind all votes
Table the Select Board's decision until the Conservation Commission votes on the acceptance of the land with a conservation restriction from the RDA. Leighton asked the Board to rescind all votes. Fennessy recommends not rescinding any votes as it will waive the authority the Board now has in relation to the property. Hoffman asked if abutters can speak on the issue. The Chair agreed. Brian Abatiello lives across from the property commented that he is pleased with what is happening with the property and would like to see the property go to the Conservation Commission. Christian Cheverie commented that he would like to see the land remain as a conservation restriction and would like to see this done so they can stop worrying about the land
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to table the Select Board's decision until the Conservation Commission votes on the acceptance of the land with a conservation restriction from the RDA, second by Cotter. Leighton asked the Board to rescind all votes. Fennessy recommends not rescinding any votes as it will waive the authority the Board now has in relation to the property. Hoffman asked if abutters can speak on the issue. The Chair agreed. Brian Abatiello lives across from the property commented that he is pleased with what is happening with the property and would like to see the property go to the Conservation Commission. Christian Cheverie commented that he would like to see the land remain as a conservation restriction and would like to see this done so they can stop worrying about the land. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Cotter)
Approval of ABCC Seasonal Population Estimate Form
Approve the estimated seasonal population of 11,645 as of July 10, 2023
Approve the estimated seasonal population of 11,645 as of July 10, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the estimated seasonal population of 11,645 as of July 10, 2023 by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0..” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Minutes of 10/6/22
Approve minutes
Approve minutes
Yes: Cotter, Hewins, TownsendAbstained: Bogart, Hoffman
From the minutes
“Motion to approve minutes by Hewins, second by Cotter. Vote 3-0-2 (Bogart & Hoffman abstain).” (Motion: Hewins, second: Cotter)
Executive Session Minutes of 10/6/22
Approve minutes and not for release
Approve minutes and not for release
Yes: Cotter, Hewins, TownsendAbstained: Bogart, Hoffman
From the minutes
“Motion to approve minutes and not for release by Hewins, second by Bogart. Vote 3-0-2 (Bogart and Hoffman abstain).” (Motion: Hewins, second: Bogart)
Request for One Day Special License
Approve as requested: Request for One Day Special License
Approve as requested
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted. 4 members were present. John Cotter recused and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve as requested by Hoffman, second by Hewins. Vote 4-0-1.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Hewins)
Next Meeting
Adjourn at 7:58pm
Adjourn at 7:58pm
The minutes record the vote as 4-0, but 5 members were present (Mark Townsend, Jen Bogart, John Cotter, Jim Hoffman and Sarah Hewins), so it is not clear how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn by Hoffman at 7:58pm, second by Cotter. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Cotter)
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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