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February 7, 2023
12 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Mark Townsend, Jen Bogart, John Cotter, Jim Hoffman
Absent: Sarah Hewins
During the meeting:
- John Cotter left the table for part of the meeting (see the notes on the votes).
Every vote, in order
Absent: Sarah Hewins
Adjourn into Executive Session pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the...
Adjourn into Executive Session pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares: Federal Multidistrict Litigation vs. CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Teva and Allergan
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn into Executive Session pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares: Federal Multidistrict Litigation vs. CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Teva and Allergan by Hoffman, second by Bogart. Roll call-affirmative: Cotter, Bogart, Townsend & Hoffman.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Bogart)
Roll call-affirmative: Cotter, Bogart, Townsend & Hoffman
Adjourn Executive Session at 5:07pm and to go into open session at 5:30pm
Adjourn Executive Session at 5:07pm and to go into open session at 5:30pm
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn Executive Session at 5:07pm and to go into open session at 5:30pm by Hoffman, second by Cotter. Roll call: Affirmative: Cotter, Bogart, Townsend, Hoffman.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Cotter)
Applicants for Appointment to Recreation Committee
Appoint Jackie Lake to the Recreation Committee
Appoint Jackie Lake to the Recreation Committee
The minutes record the vote as 5-0, but 4 members were present (Mark Townsend, Jen Bogart, John Cotter and Jim Hoffman), so it is not clear how each member voted. The minutes say Sarah Hewins seconded it, but Sarah Hewins is not on the attendance list for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion by Cotter to appoint Jackie Lake to the Recreation Committee, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Cotter)
Not enter into negotiations for a 'Friendly 40B' by Hewins
Not enter into negotiations for a 'Friendly 40B' by Hewins
The minutes record the vote as 4-0, but 3 members were present (Mark Townsend, Jen Bogart and Jim Hoffman), so it is not clear how each member voted. The minutes say Sarah Hewins made the motion, but Sarah Hewins is not on the attendance list for this vote. John Cotter had left the table.
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to not enter into negotiations for a 'Friendly 40B' by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Vote 4-0 in favor of not entering into negotiations for a "Friendly 40B.".” (second: Hoffman)
School Committee Appointing Committee
Nominate John Cotter for the committee
Nominate John Cotter for the committee
The minutes record the vote as 5-0, but 4 members were present (Mark Townsend, Jen Bogart, Jim Hoffman and John Cotter), so it is not clear how each member voted. The minutes say Sarah Hewins seconded it, but Sarah Hewins is not on the attendance list for this vote.
From the minutes
“Hoffman nominated John Cotter for the committee, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hoffman)
North Carver Water District (NCWD) repayment to the Town
Recommend: North Carver Water District (NCWD) repayment to the Town
Recommend. Fennessy stated the informational summary will be changed to reflect the MOA. Bogart questioned which accounts will be used. The NCWD Enterprise funds will be returned to ARPA funding account. Hewins said that returning the money to the ARPA account was her motion when we entered into that MOU
The minutes record the vote as 5-0, but 4 members were present (Mark Townsend, Jen Bogart, Jim Hoffman and John Cotter), so it is not clear how each member voted. The minutes say Sarah Hewins made the motion, but Sarah Hewins is not on the attendance list for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to recommend, second by Hoffman. Fennessy stated the informational summary will be changed to reflect the MOA. Bogart questioned which accounts will be used. The NCWD Enterprise funds will be returned to ARPA funding account. Hewins said that returning the money to the ARPA account was her motion when we entered into that MOU. Vote 5-0.” (second: Hoffman)
Personal Property Exemption
Recommend: Personal Property Exemption
Recommend
The minutes record the vote as 5-0, but 4 members were present (Mark Townsend, Jen Bogart, Jim Hoffman and John Cotter), so it is not clear how each member voted. The minutes say Sarah Hewins made the motion, but Sarah Hewins is not on the attendance list for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to recommend by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (second: Hoffman)
Town Meeting Quorum By-Law
Recommend: Town Meeting Quorum By-Law
Recommend
The minutes record the vote as 5-0, but 4 members were present (Mark Townsend, Jen Bogart, Jim Hoffman and John Cotter), so it is not clear how each member voted. The minutes say Sarah Hewins made the motion, but Sarah Hewins is not on the attendance list for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to recommend by Hewins, second by Cotter. Vote 5-0.” (second: Cotter)
Approval of Minutes
Approve minutes of 1/17/23
Approve minutes of 1/17/23
The minutes record the vote as 5-0, but 4 members were present (Mark Townsend, Jen Bogart, Jim Hoffman and John Cotter), so it is not clear how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve minutes of 1/17/23 by Hoffman, second by Cotter. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Cotter)
Approve minutes of 1/24/23
Approve minutes of 1/24/23
The minutes record the vote as 5-0, but 4 members were present (Mark Townsend, Jen Bogart, Jim Hoffman and John Cotter), so it is not clear how each member voted. The minutes say Sarah Hewins seconded it, but Sarah Hewins is not on the attendance list for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve minutes of 1/24/23 by Hoffman, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hoffman)
Approve use of Shurtleff Park
Approve use of Shurtleff Park
The minutes record the vote as 5-0, but 4 members were present (Mark Townsend, Jen Bogart, Jim Hoffman and John Cotter), so it is not clear how each member voted. The minutes say Sarah Hewins made the motion, but Sarah Hewins is not on the attendance list for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve use of Shurtleff Park by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (second: Hoffman)
Next Meeting
Adjourn at 8:05pm
Adjourn at 8:05pm
The minutes record the vote as 5-0, but 4 members were present (Mark Townsend, Jen Bogart, Jim Hoffman and John Cotter), so it is not clear how each member voted. The minutes say Sarah Hewins seconded it, but Sarah Hewins is not on the attendance list for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn at 8:05pm by Hoffman, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: 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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