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December 6, 2022
13 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Mark Townsend, Sarah Hewins, Jen Bogart, John Cotter, Jim Hoffman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Adjourn into Executive Session in accordance with G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3), to discuss litigation strategy with respect to the Town's potential joinder in multi district litigation against...
Adjourn into Executive Session in accordance with G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3), to discuss litigation strategy with respect to the Town's potential joinder in multi district litigation against suppliers, manufacturers and other parties responsible for PFAS and other chemical contamination that may be present within the Town, if discussing the matter in open session will have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating position and the chair so declares
The roll call lists Jen Bogart, Mark Townsend, Sarah Hewins and Jim Hoffman voting yes, but does not list John Cotter, who was present. Individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn into Executive Session in accordance with G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3), to discuss litigation strategy with respect to the Town's potential joinder in multi district litigation against suppliers, manufacturers and other parties responsible for PFAS and other chemical contamination that may be present within the Town, if discussing the matter in open session will have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating position and the chair so declares by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Roll call-affirmative: Bogart, Townsend, Hewins, Hoffman.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Roll call-affirmative: Bogart, Townsend, Hewins, Hoffman
Adjourn from Executive Session at 5:45 pm and to reconvene in open session at 6:00pm
Adjourn from Executive Session at 5:45 pm and to reconvene in open session at 6:00pm
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn from Executive Session at 5:45 pm and to reconvene in open session at 6:00pm by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Roll call- affirmative: Cotter, Bogart, Townsend, Hewins, Hoffman.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Community Preservation Committee Applicant
Approve appointment through 6/30/2025
Approve appointment through 6/30/2025
From the minutes
“Motion to approve appointment through 6/30/2025 by Bogart, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Bogart, second: Hoffman)
Approve the installation of the poles
Approve the installation of the poles
Yes: Cotter, Hewins, Hoffman, TownsendAbstained: Bogart
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to approve the installation of the poles, second by Hoffman. Vote 4-0-1 (Bogart abstain).” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Approve the charge as revised
Approve the charge as revised
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the charge as revised by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Approve the revised article 4.1.1 for Town Meeting
Approve the revised article 4.1.1 for Town Meeting
Yes: Cotter, Hewins, Hoffman, TownsendNo: Bogart
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the revised article 4.1.1 for Town Meeting, second by Hewins. Vote 4-1 (Bogart).” (second: Hewins)
Code of Civil Conduct
Approve the Code of Civil Conduct
Approve the Code of Civil Conduct
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Code of Civil Conduct by Cotter, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Cotter, second: Hewins)
Discriminatory Harassment Policy Updates
Approve: Discriminatory Harassment Policy Updates
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Agenda Policy Amendment to #5 Citizens Participation
Approve the change to modify #5 - Citizen participation portion of the Agenda Policy
Approve the change to modify #5 - Citizen participation portion of the Agenda Policy
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the change to modify #5 - Citizen participation portion of the Agenda Policy by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Authorize the Town Administrator to hire labor counsel for labor and personnel cases at his discretion until a further vote of this Board
Authorize the Town Administrator to hire labor counsel for labor and personnel cases at his discretion until a further vote of this Board. Bogart asked if they will know what firm it is and the cost. Fennessy stated it won't be any more than we are paying now. Cotter asked about our current counsel firm if they don't have labor counsel. Fennessy stated they do, but there is an issue of quantity vs. quality
From the minutes
“Motion to authorize the Town Administrator to hire labor counsel for labor and personnel cases at his discretion until a further vote of this Board by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Bogart asked if they will know what firm it is and the cost. Fennessy stated it won't be any more than we are paying now. Cotter asked about our current counsel firm if they don't have labor counsel. Fennessy stated they do, but there is an issue of quantity vs. quality. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Minutes of 11/1/22
Approve: Minutes of 11/1/22
Approve
Yes: Bogart, Hewins, TownsendAbstained: Cotter, Hoffman
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Hewins, second by Bogart. Vote 3-0-2 (Cotter and Hoffman abstain).” (Motion: Hewins, second: Bogart)
Minutes of 11/15/22
Approve: Minutes of 11/15/22
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Hewins, second by Cotter. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Cotter)
Next Meeting
Adjourn at 7:32pm
Adjourn at 7:32pm
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn by Hoffman at 7:32pm, 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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