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February 21, 2023
21 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 pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c. 30A, §21(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining negotiations with unions: (Police Union) that may have a...
Adjourn into Executive Session pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c. 30A, §21(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining negotiations with unions: (Police Union) that may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town if held in open session
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn into Executive Session pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c. 30A, §21(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining negotiations with unions: (Police Union) that may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town if held in open session by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Roll call-affirmative: Hoffman, Hewins, Townsend, Bogart and Cotter.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Roll call-affirmative: Hoffman, Hewins, Townsend, Bogart and Cotter
Adjourn Executive Session at 6:02pm and to go into open session
Adjourn Executive Session at 6:02pm and to go into open session
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn Executive Session at 6:02pm and to go into open session by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Roll call: Affirmative: Hoffman, Hewins, Townsend, Bogart and Cotter.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Ratify Police Union Contract Amendment
Approve the side letter agreement between the Town of Carver and the Police Union Local 89
Approve the side letter agreement between the Town of Carver and the Police Union Local 89
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the side letter agreement between the Town of Carver and the Police Union Local 89 by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Roll call: Affirmative: Hoffman, Hewins, Townsend, Bogart and Cotter.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Accept the donation of land located at 14A Main Street
Accept the donation of land located at 14A Main Street. Hewins stated that it is possible that this piece of land could go to the Zoning Board of Appeals to make this a buildable lot, but she is sure there will more important parcels coming in the future. Hoffman stated that there looks like there is a Cell Tower on the property. Fennessy stated that the cell tower was removed after its life-span was done
The minutes give only the count (2-3), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to accept the donation of land located at 14A Main Street by Bogart, second by Hoffman. Hewins stated that it is possible that this piece of land could go to the Zoning Board of Appeals to make this a buildable lot, but she is sure there will more important parcels coming in the future. Hoffman stated that there looks like there is a Cell Tower on the property. Fennessy stated that the cell tower was removed after its life-span was done. Vote: 2-3,.” (Motion: Bogart, second: Hoffman)
Place this article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Place this article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion to place this article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Recommend this article
Recommend this article
From the minutes
“Motion to recommend this article by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Place this article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Place this article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion to place this article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Study
Place this article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Place this article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion to place this article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant by Hewins, second by Cotter. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Cotter)
Recommend this article: Study
Recommend this article
From the minutes
“Motion to recommend this article by Hewins, second by Cotter. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Cotter)
Place this article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Place this article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion to place this article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Place this article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion to place this article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Place this article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Yes: Cotter, Hewins, Hoffman, TownsendAbstained: Bogart
From the minutes
“Motion to place this article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Vote 4-0-1, Bogart abstained.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Place this article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion to place this article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant by Cotter, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Cotter, second: Hewins)
Place this article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion to place this article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant by Hewins, second by Cotter. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Cotter)
Place this article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion to place this article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Place this article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Yes: Cotter, Hewins, Hoffman, TownsendAbstained: Bogart
From the minutes
“Motion to place this article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant by Hoffman, second by Hewins. Vote 4-0-1, Bogart abstained.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Hewins)
Place this article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion to place this article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant by Hoffman, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Hewins)
Approve this application for Location Action Units, an age-restricted town house development on Plymouth Street, Assessor's Map 18-8
Approve this application for Location Action Units, an age-restricted town house development on Plymouth Street, Assessor's Map 18-8
From the minutes
“Motion to approve this application for Location Action Units, an age-restricted town house development on Plymouth Street, Assessor's Map 18-8 by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Mass School Building Authority to vocational schools
Approve the Chair to send letters of support to our local Senator and Representative
Approve the Chair to send letters of support to our local Senator and Representative
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Chair to send letters of support to our local Senator and Representative by Hewins, second by Cotter. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Cotter)
Executive Session Minutes 2/7/23 for approval and not release
Approve the minutes of 2/7/23 and not for release
Approve the minutes of 2/7/23 and not for release
Yes: Bogart, Cotter, Hoffman, TownsendThe minutes say Sarah Hewins was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the minutes of 2/7/23 and not for release by Hoffman, second by Cotter. Vote 4-0-1, Hewins absent.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Cotter)
Next Meeting
Adjourn at 8:04 pm
Adjourn at 8:04 pm
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn at 8:04 pm by Hoffman, 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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