MassVoter.com← Carver Select BoardCarver Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
November 15, 2022
8 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Mark Townsend, Sarah Hewins, Jen Bogart, Jim Hoffman, John Cotter
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Community Preservation Committee Request for Appointment
Approve Mary Ross to the Community Preservation Committee as an At-Large member
Approve Mary Ross to the Community Preservation Committee as an At-Large member
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Mary Ross to the Community Preservation Committee as an At-Large member by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Is the "easiest decision" for the Board
Is the "easiest decision" for the Board. She stated that she would like to see one of the new applicants be appointed and appreciates them for stepping forward, as it would send a signal to other new people to get involved in the town. Cotter explained that he also believes that appointing new applicants might be good for the Town because of the different perspectives they might bring to the table. Hoffman asked if there were any alternate positions for this committee. Moore confirmed that there are no alternates
The minutes give only the count (2-3), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“motion is the "easiest decision" for the Board. She stated that she would like to see one of the new applicants be appointed and appreciates them for stepping forward, as it would send a signal to other new people to get involved in the town. Cotter explained that he also believes that appointing new applicants might be good for the Town because of the different perspectives they might bring to the table. Hoffman asked if there were any alternate positions for this committee. Moore confirmed that there are no alternates. Vote 2-3,.”
Appoint Curtis Lake to the Conservation Commission
Appoint Curtis Lake to the Conservation Commission. Bogart stated that she can relate to both of the two new candidates and loves to see people like them step up and that she supports either of the remaining candidates. She believes that Lake would be a great asset to this committee
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Curtis Lake to the Conservation Commission by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Bogart stated that she can relate to both of the two new candidates and loves to see people like them step up and that she supports either of the remaining candidates. She believes that Lake would be a great asset to this committee. Vote 5-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Add this statement to the Finance Policies
Add this statement to the Finance Policies
From the minutes
“Motion to add this statement to the Finance Policies by Hewins, second by Cotter. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Cotter)
Set the Tax Classification Hearing for Tuesday November 29, 2022 at 5:00pm
Set the Tax Classification Hearing for Tuesday November 29, 2022 at 5:00pm
Yes: Cotter, Hewins, Hoffman, TownsendAbstained: Bogart
From the minutes
“Motion to set the Tax Classification Hearing for Tuesday November 29, 2022 at 5:00pm by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Vote 4-0-1, Bogart abstained..” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Approve the Executive Session minutes of 11/1/22 and not for release
Approve the Executive Session minutes of 11/1/22 and not for release
Yes: Bogart, Hewins, Hoffman, TownsendAbstained: Cotter
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Executive Session minutes of 11/1/22 and not for release by Bogart, second by Hewins. Vote 4-0-1, Cotter abstained..” (Motion: Bogart, second: Hewins)
Pole Hearing
Continue this Pole Hearing to December 6, 2022 at 6:30pm
Continue this Pole Hearing to December 6, 2022 at 6:30pm
From the minutes
“Motion to continue this Pole Hearing to December 6, 2022 at 6:30pm by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Next Meeting
Adjourn at 7:11pm
Adjourn at 7:11pm
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn by Cotter at 7:11pm, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Cotter, 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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