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November 1, 2022
9 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Mark Townsend, Sarah Hewins, Jen Bogart, Jim Hoffman
Absent: John Cotter
Every vote, in order
Absent: Town Administrator Robert Fennessy, John Cotter
Adjourn into Executive Session in accordance with G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(7), to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law (review and approval of minutes from Select...
Adjourn into Executive Session in accordance with G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(7), to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law (review and approval of minutes from Select Board's 9/28/22 Executive Session) under G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(1)
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn into Executive Session in accordance with G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(7), to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law (review and approval of minutes from Select Board's 9/28/22 Executive Session) under G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(1) by Hewins, second by Bogart. Roll call-affirmative: Bogart, Townsend, Hewins, Hoffman.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Bogart)
Roll call-affirmative: Bogart, Townsend, Hewins, Hoffman
Adjourn Executive Session at 5:40pm and to return to open session at 6:00pm
Adjourn Executive Session at 5:40pm and to return to open session at 6:00pm
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn Executive Session at 5:40pm and to return to open session at 6:00pm by Hewins, second by Bogart. Roll call- affirmative: Bogart, Townsend, Hewins, Hoffman.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Bogart)
Approval of 2023 Licenses
Approve all 2023 licenses contingent upon taxes being paid in full and Entertainment licenses contingent upon inspection from Fire and Building Departments
Approve all 2023 licenses contingent upon taxes being paid in full and Entertainment licenses contingent upon inspection from Fire and Building Departments
The minutes record the vote as 3-0, 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 Hewins to approve all 2023 licenses contingent upon taxes being paid in full and Entertainment licenses contingent upon inspection from Fire and Building Departments, second by Bogart. Vote 3-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Bogart)
Set Deadline for Warrant and Petition Articles for 2023 Annual Town Meeting
Approve deadline to be set for Friday, December 23, 2022 at 12:00pm
Approve deadline to be set for Friday, December 23, 2022 at 12:00pm
The minutes record the vote as 3-0, 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 deadline to be set for Friday, December 23, 2022 at 12:00pm by Hewins, second by Bogart. Vote 3-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Bogart)
Set Date for Annual Town Meeting
Set Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 6:00pm for Annual Town Meeting and Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 6:00pm for a second date
Set Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 6:00pm for Annual Town Meeting and Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 6:00pm for a second date
The minutes record the vote as 3-0, 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 set Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 6:00pm for Annual Town Meeting and Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 6:00pm for a second date by Hewins, second by Bogart. Vote 3-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Bogart)
Minutes of 10/18/22
Approve 10/18/22 minutes with amendments
Approve 10/18/22 minutes with amendments
The minutes record the vote as 3-0, 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 10/18/22 minutes with amendments by Hewins, second by Bogart. Vote 3-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Bogart)
Ratify the vote for the Executive Session Minutes of 9/28/22 to approve and not for public release
Ratify the vote for the Executive Session Minutes of 9/28/22 to approve and not for public release
The minutes record the vote as 3-0, 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 ratify the vote for the Executive Session Minutes of 9/28/22 to approve and not for public release by Hewins, second by Bogart. Vote 3-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Bogart)
Request for Fishing Tournament at Sampson's Pond
Approve as requested: Request for Fishing Tournament at Sampson's Pond
Approve as requested
The minutes record the vote as 3-0, 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 as requested by Hewins, second by Bogart. Vote 3-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Bogart)
Next Meeting
Adjourn at 6:57pm
Adjourn at 6:57pm
The minutes record the vote as 3-0, 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 adjourn by Hewins at 6:57pm, second by Bogart. Vote 3-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Bogart)
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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