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March 21, 2023
31 recorded votes, 13 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
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Adjourn into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A §21(a)(6), to discuss the value of real property with respect to Payment in Lieu of Tax Agreements with operators of the following solar...
Adjourn into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A §21(a)(6), to discuss the value of real property with respect to Payment in Lieu of Tax Agreements with operators of the following solar facilities in the Town, if discussing the matter in open session will have a detrimental effect on the Town's negotiating position and the Chair so declares: Captona Ravenbrook, LLC, Assessors Map 48, Lots 1 & 4; Kearsage Carver, LLC, Assessors Map 74 Lot 8; GLC-(MA) Acushnet - Purchase Street, LLC, Assessors Map 55 as Lot 1-B; Syncarpha Carver, LLC Assessor's Map 123-13
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to adjourn into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A §21(a)(6), to discuss the value of real property with respect to Payment in Lieu of Tax Agreements with operators of the following solar facilities in the Town, if discussing the matter in open session will have a detrimental effect on the Town's negotiating position and the Chair so declares: Captona Ravenbrook, LLC, Assessors Map 48, Lots 1 & 4; Kearsage Carver, LLC, Assessors Map 74 Lot 8; GLC-(MA) Acushnet - Purchase Street, LLC, Assessors Map 55 as Lot 1-B; Syncarpha Carver, LLC Assessor's Map 123-13, second by Hoffman. Roll call - affirmative: Cotter, Bogart, Townsend, Hewins, Hoffman.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Roll call - affirmative: Cotter, Bogart, Townsend, Hewins, Hoffman
Adjourn at 5:56pm and to go into open session at 6:00pm
Adjourn at 5:56pm and to go into open session at 6:00pm
From the minutes
“Motion by Hoffman to adjourn at 5:56pm and to go into open session at 6:00pm, second by Hewins. Roll call - affirmative: Cotter, Bogart, Townsend, Hewins, Hoffman.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Hewins)
Place the Community Preservation Committee article on the warrant
Place the Community Preservation Committee article on the warrant
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to place the Community Preservation Committee article on the warrant, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Recommend Part A
Recommend Part A
From the minutes
“Motion to recommend Part A by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Recommend Part B
Recommend Part B
From the minutes
“Motion to recommend Part B by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Part C
Recommend Part C. Bogart asked if a sound study has been done
Recommend Part C. Bogart asked if a sound study has been done. She stated there are multiple towns having issues and a town is being sued. Bentley stated a sound study has not been done, but it has been discussed that due to the location, it is not heavily housed area. Hoffman asked if there are lights for evening use. Moore stated no. Fennessy stated that will limit the use of the courts. Cotter asked about previous discussions on the use of the land and if there is a master plan on the use of the land. Hewins stated that the Conservation Commission is working on that with the Recreation Committee and the Council on Aging. Fennessy stated there are plans for a site plan on the area. Moore stated they are waiting on the outcome of Town Meeting on the pickle ball courts and the restrictions on 44 Lakeview makes it limited for uses. It cannot be used to add access to the beach area. Townsend asked if the conservation restriction prohibited parking for use of the conservation land. Moore stated they can add some parking for the use of walking trails, etc
Yes: Cotter, Hewins, Hoffman, TownsendNo: Bogart
From the minutes
“Motion to recommend Part C by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Bogart asked if a sound study has been done. She stated there are multiple towns having issues and a town is being sued. Bentley stated a sound study has not been done, but it has been discussed that due to the location, it is not heavily housed area. Hoffman asked if there are lights for evening use. Moore stated no. Fennessy stated that will limit the use of the courts. Cotter asked about previous discussions on the use of the land and if there is a master plan on the use of the land. Hewins stated that the Conservation Commission is working on that with the Recreation Committee and the Council on Aging. Fennessy stated there are plans for a site plan on the area. Moore stated they are waiting on the outcome of Town Meeting on the pickle ball courts and the restrictions on 44 Lakeview makes it limited for uses. It cannot be used to add access to the beach area. Townsend asked if the conservation restriction prohibited parking for use of the conservation land. Moore stated they can add some parking for the use of walking trails, etc. Vote 4-1 (Bogart).” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Part D
Recommend: Part D
Recommend. Cotter stated that this seems like a lot of money for the shelters. He questioned if there is a master plan for the Cole property to do a certain amount of things. Hewins stated there is a land use and management plan for the property that was written in 2007 and this is a suggested use for the property. Bentley stated it will be for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, etc. Bentley stated they are trying to make the trails more user friendly so more people will use them
From the minutes
“Motion to recommend by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Cotter stated that this seems like a lot of money for the shelters. He questioned if there is a master plan for the Cole property to do a certain amount of things. Hewins stated there is a land use and management plan for the property that was written in 2007 and this is a suggested use for the property. Bentley stated it will be for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, etc. Bentley stated they are trying to make the trails more user friendly so more people will use them. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Part E
Recommend: Part E
Recommend. Bogart stated that she is comes from a veteran family, however she has concerns about the setup of the committee and how it will be controlled. Cotter asked how many flags need to be purchased. Bentley stated several hundred. Cotter asked the size of the flags. Bentley presented a picture of the flag for an example. They are the same size that would hang on the side of a street light. Cotter asked who would be hanging the flags. Bentley stated the Operations and Maintenance Department would be hanging the flags. Cotter asked if the family needs to sign a release if their family member is going to be acknowledged through a flag. Bentley stated that it is the intention that the family would be notified
Yes: Cotter, Hewins, Hoffman, TownsendNo: Bogart
From the minutes
“Motion to recommend by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Bogart stated that she is comes from a veteran family, however she has concerns about the setup of the committee and how it will be controlled. Cotter asked how many flags need to be purchased. Bentley stated several hundred. Cotter asked the size of the flags. Bentley presented a picture of the flag for an example. They are the same size that would hang on the side of a street light. Cotter asked who would be hanging the flags. Bentley stated the Operations and Maintenance Department would be hanging the flags. Cotter asked if the family needs to sign a release if their family member is going to be acknowledged through a flag. Bentley stated that it is the intention that the family would be notified. Vote 4-1 (Bogart).” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Part F
Recommend Part F. Bogart asked if this will be opened to the general public
Recommend Part F. Bogart asked if this will be opened to the general public. Bentley stated yes
From the minutes
“Motion to recommend Part F by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Bogart asked if this will be opened to the general public. Bentley stated yes. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Mullin Rule
Place the Mullin Rule article on the warrant
Place the Mullin Rule article on the warrant
Yes: Cotter, Hewins, Hoffman, TownsendNo: Bogart
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to place the Mullin Rule article on the warrant, second by Hoffman. Vote 4-1 (Bogart).” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Scenic Roads
Place the Scenic Roads article on the warrant
Place the Scenic Roads article on the warrant
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to place the Scenic Roads article on the warrant, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Article 27
Place article 27 on the warrant
Place article 27 on the warrant
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to place article 27 on the warrant, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Article 28
Place article 27 on the warrant
Place article 27 on the warrant
The minutes print this motion as "article 27" under the heading for Article 28.
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to place article 27 on the warrant, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Article 29
Place article 27 on the warrant
Place article 27 on the warrant
The minutes print this motion as "article 27" under the heading for Article 29.
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to place article 27 on the warrant, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Article 30
Place article 27 on the warrant
Place article 27 on the warrant
The minutes print this motion as "article 27" under the heading for Article 30.
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to place article 27 on the warrant, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Article 31
Place article 27 on the warrant
Place article 27 on the warrant
The minutes print this motion as "article 27" under the heading for Article 31.
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to place article 27 on the warrant, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Article 32
Place article 27 on the warrant
Place article 27 on the warrant
The minutes print this motion as "article 27" under the heading for Article 32.
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to place article 27 on the warrant, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Article 33
Place article 27 on the warrant
Place article 27 on the warrant
The minutes print this motion as "article 27" under the heading for Article 33.
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to place article 27 on the warrant, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Article 34
Place article 27 on the warrant
Place article 27 on the warrant
The minutes print this motion as "article 27" under the heading for Article 34.
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to place article 27 on the warrant, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Place the Finance Committee bylaw 4.3.1 amendment article on the warrant
Place the Finance Committee bylaw 4.3.1 amendment article on the warrant
From the minutes
“Motion by Bogart to place the Finance Committee bylaw 4.3.1 amendment article on the warrant, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Bogart, second: Hoffman)
Place the Finance Committee bylaw 4.3.4 amendment article on the warrant
Place the Finance Committee bylaw 4.3.4 amendment article on the warrant
From the minutes
“Motion by Bogart to place the Finance Committee bylaw 4.3.4 amendment article on the warrant, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Bogart, second: Hoffman)
Not include Finance Committee bylaw section 4.3.5 in the warrant
Not include Finance Committee bylaw section 4.3.5 in the warrant
From the minutes
“Motion by Hoffman to not include Finance Committee bylaw section 4.3.5 in the warrant, second by Cotter. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Cotter)
Place the Finance Committee bylaw 4.3.6 amendment article on the warrant
Place the Finance Committee bylaw 4.3.6 amendment article on the warrant
From the minutes
“Motion by Bogart to place the Finance Committee bylaw 4.3.6 amendment article on the warrant, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Bogart, second: Hoffman)
Capital Budget and approval for bonding for Library and Town Hall roof and painting
Place the Capital Budget and bonding article on the warrant
Place the Capital Budget and bonding article on the warrant. Cotter stated the ideal situation with the first version is that everything will be done and $409,000 will be put into next year's Capital budget
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to place the Capital Budget and bonding article on the warrant, second by Cotter. Cotter stated the ideal situation with the first version is that everything will be done and $409,000 will be put into next year's Capital budget. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Cotter)
Recommend motion 1
Recommend motion 1
Yes: Cotter, Hewins, TownsendNo: Bogart, Hoffman
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to recommend motion 1, second by Cotter. Vote 3-2 (Bogart, Hoffman).” (Motion: Hewins, second: Cotter)
Capital Outlay Bylaw amendment
Place the Capital Outlay bylaw amendment article on the warrant by Cotter
Place the Capital Outlay bylaw amendment article on the warrant by Cotter
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to place the Capital Outlay bylaw amendment article on the warrant by Cotter. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins)
Recommend the Capital Outlay bylaw amendment article
Recommend the Capital Outlay bylaw amendment article
From the minutes
“Motion by Cotter to recommend the Capital Outlay bylaw amendment article, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Cotter, second: Hoffman)
Minutes of February 28, 2023
Approve minutes
Approve minutes
From the minutes
“Motion to approve minutes by Hoffman, second by Cotter. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Cotter)
Minutes of March 7, 2023
Approve minutes as amended
Approve minutes as amended
Yes: Bogart, Cotter, Hewins, TownsendAbstained: Hoffman
From the minutes
“Motion to approve minutes as amended by Cotter, second by Hewins. Vote 4-0-1 (Hoffman abstain).” (Motion: Cotter, second: Hewins)
Approve and release minutes
Approve and release minutes
Yes: Bogart, Cotter, Hoffman, TownsendAbstained: Hewins
From the minutes
“Motion to approve and release minutes by Cotter, second by Hoffman. Vote 4-0-1 (Hewins abstain).” (Motion: Cotter, second: Hoffman)
Next Meeting
Adjourn at 8:42pm
Adjourn at 8:42pm
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn at 8:42pm by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, 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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