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March 28, 2023
14 recorded votes, 2 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
Also in Attendance: Gregg Corbo from KP Law
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: Hoffman, Hewins, Townsend, Bogart and Cotter.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Roll call - affirmative: Hoffman, Hewins, Townsend, Bogart and Cotter
Adjourn at 6:45pm and to go into open session at 6:50pm
Adjourn at 6:45pm and to go into open session at 6:50pm
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to adjourn at 6:45pm and to go into open session at 6:50pm, second by Hoffman. Roll call - affirmative: Hoffman, Hewins, Townsend, Bogart and Cotter.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Place this article on the warrant
Place this article on the warrant
From the minutes
“Motion to place this article on the warrant by Hewins, second by Cotter. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Cotter)
Recommend this article
Recommend this article
From the minutes
“Motion to recommend this article by Hewins, second by Cotter Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Cotter)
Capital Improvements Budget
Place this article on the warrant
Place this article on the warrant
From the minutes
“Motion to place this article on the warrant by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Recommend category #1 of article 5 (which includes bonding)
Recommend category #1 of article 5 (which includes bonding)
Yes: Cotter, Hewins, TownsendNo: Bogart, Hoffman
From the minutes
“Motion to recommend category #1 of article 5 (which includes bonding) by Hewins, second by Cotter. Vote 3-2 (Bogart and Hoffman).” (Motion: Hewins, second: Cotter)
Solar Payment in Lieu of Taxes agreements
Place this article on the warrant
Place this article on the warrant
From the minutes
“Motion to place this article on the warrant by Hewins, second by Hoffman Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Recommend this article Discussion: Hewins stated that if the first three agreements fail at Town Meeting, they will revert back to the original PILOT programs which will not be beneficial to the Town
Recommend this article Discussion: Hewins stated that if the first three agreements fail at Town Meeting, they will revert back to the original PILOT programs which will not be beneficial to the Town. If the last agreement fails it will be taxed as personal property taxes. The value of the panels will depreciate over the years and will raise the levy. This will result in the tax payers dealing with the burden and she feels it is in the best interest for these to be recommended and approved
Yes: Cotter, Hewins, Hoffman, TownsendNo: Bogart
From the minutes
“Motion to recommend this article by Hewins, second by Hoffman Discussion: Hewins stated that if the first three agreements fail at Town Meeting, they will revert back to the original PILOT programs which will not be beneficial to the Town. If the last agreement fails it will be taxed as personal property taxes. The value of the panels will depreciate over the years and will raise the levy. This will result in the tax payers dealing with the burden and she feels it is in the best interest for these to be recommended and approved. Vote 4-1 (Bogart).” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Remove the wording "or Council on Aging" from 4.3.7 and to be placed on the warrant
Remove the wording "or Council on Aging" from 4.3.7 and to be placed on the warrant
From the minutes
“Motion to remove the wording "or Council on Aging" from 4.3.7 and to be placed on the warrant by Bogart, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Bogart, second: Hoffman)
Recommend section 4.3.7 with the removal of "or Council on Aging"
Recommend section 4.3.7 with the removal of "or Council on Aging"
From the minutes
“Motion to recommend section 4.3.7 with the removal of "or Council on Aging" by Bogart, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Bogart, second: Hoffman)
New Bylaw - Abutter lot sales program
Place this article on the warrant
Place this article on the warrant
From the minutes
“Motion to place this article on the warrant by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Recommend this article: New Bylaw - Abutter lot sales program
Recommend this article
From the minutes
“Motion to recommend this article by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Approve this One Day Special License
Approve this One Day Special License
From the minutes
“Motion to approve this One Day Special License by Cotter, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Cotter, second: Hoffman)
Next Meeting
Adjourn at 8:07 pm
Adjourn at 8:07 pm
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn at 8:07 pm by Hoffman, second by Cotter Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Cotter)
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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