MassVoter.com← Carver Select BoardCarver Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
April 4, 2023
12 recorded votes, 1 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
Chapter 61A- Notice of Intent to Convert
Decline the option to purchase Fernandes Brothers, Inc., Assessor's Map 14, Lot 10
Decline the option to purchase Fernandes Brothers, Inc., Assessor's Map 14, Lot 10
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to decline the option to purchase Fernandes Brothers, Inc., Assessor's Map 14, Lot 10, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Approval for borrowing for the Library HVAC
Approve and authorize the town Treasurer to borrow $1.8 million under MGL, Chapter 44, section 7 and or 8, to issue bonds or notes for the replacement of the Heat/Ventilation/Air Conditioning...
Approve and authorize the town Treasurer to borrow $1.8 million under MGL, Chapter 44, section 7 and or 8, to issue bonds or notes for the replacement of the Heat/Ventilation/Air Conditioning units at the Carver Public Library
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to approve and authorize the town Treasurer to borrow $1.8 million under MGL, Chapter 44, section 7 and or 8, to issue bonds or notes for the replacement of the Heat/Ventilation/Air Conditioning units at the Carver Public Library, second by Cotter. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Cotter)
KP Law rate increase
Approve KP Law rate increase of $10/hour to $235/hour for general counsel legal fees for FY 24
Approve KP Law rate increase of $10/hour to $235/hour for general counsel legal fees for FY 24
Yes: Hewins, Hoffman, TownsendNo: Bogart, Cotter
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to approve KP Law rate increase of $10/hour to $235/hour for general counsel legal fees for FY 24, second by Hoffman. Vote 3-2 (Cotter, Bogart).” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Reconsider the vote on the KP Law rate increase
Reconsider the vote on the KP Law rate increase
From the minutes
“Motion to reconsider the vote on the KP Law rate increase by Hoffman, second by Bogart. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Bogart)
Rescind the vote to approve the KP Law rate increase
Rescind the vote to approve the KP Law rate increase
From the minutes
“Motion by Hoffman to rescind the vote to approve the KP Law rate increase, second by Cotter. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Cotter)
Town-wide yard sale
Set the town-wide yard sale for the last Saturday in June annually
Set the town-wide yard sale for the last Saturday in June annually
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to set the town-wide yard sale for the last Saturday in June annually, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Minutes of March 21, 2023
Approve minutes
Approve minutes
From the minutes
“Motion to approve minutes by Hoffman, second by Cotter. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Cotter)
Approve Executive Session minutes of March 21, 2023 and not for release
Approve Executive Session minutes of March 21, 2023 and not for release
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Executive Session minutes of March 21, 2023 and not for release by Cotter, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Cotter, second: Hewins)
Request for Auctioneer License
Approve Auctioneer License contingent upon obtaining proof of insurance
Approve Auctioneer License contingent upon obtaining proof of insurance
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Auctioneer License contingent upon obtaining proof of insurance by Hoffman, second by Cotter Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Cotter)
Request to use Shurtleff Park
Approve contingent upon obtaining insurance
Approve contingent upon obtaining insurance
From the minutes
“Motion to approve contingent upon obtaining insurance by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Joint meeting with the Housing Authority
Approve Ellen Sordillo to the Housing Authority
Approve Ellen Sordillo to the Housing Authority
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Ellen Sordillo to the Housing Authority by Hoffman, second by Cotter. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Cotter)
Adjourn at 6:44pm
Adjourn at 6:44pm
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn at 6:44pm by Hewins, second by Cotter. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, 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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