MassVoter.com← Carver Select BoardCarver Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
June 6, 2023
16 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Mark Townsend, John Cotter, Sarah Hewins, Dan Ryan
Absent: Jim Hoffman
During the meeting:
- John Cotter recused from one or more items (see the notes on the votes).
Every vote, in order
Increase the KP Law rate increase for FY 24 to $235 per hour
Increase the KP Law rate increase for FY 24 to $235 per hour
Yes: Hewins, Ryan, TownsendNo: Cotter
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to increase the KP Law rate increase for FY 24 to $235 per hour, second by Ryan. Vote 3-1 (Cotter).” (Motion: Hewins, second: Ryan)
Public hearing comment
Approve the request for the pole on Church Street
Approve the request for the pole on Church Street
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the request for the pole on Church Street, second by Ryan. Vote 4-0.” (second: Ryan)
Commercial Garage Public Hearing
Approve the Commercial Garage License contingent upon Planning Board approval and obtaining Commercial General Liability insurance
Approve the Commercial Garage License contingent upon Planning Board approval and obtaining Commercial General Liability insurance
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to approve the Commercial Garage License contingent upon Planning Board approval and obtaining Commercial General Liability insurance, second by Cotter. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Cotter)
Authorize Town Administrator Fennessy to execute the contract
Authorize Town Administrator Fennessy to execute the contract
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to authorize Town Administrator Fennessy to execute the contract, second by Ryan. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Ryan)
Appropriation of monies less than $50,000 to pay debt service
Re-allocate $50,810.30 to pay down debt towards the fire engine debt
Re-allocate $50,810.30 to pay down debt towards the fire engine debt
From the minutes
“Motion by Ryan to re-allocate $50,810.30 to pay down debt towards the fire engine debt, second by Hewins. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT)
Approve: Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT)
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Hewins, second by Cotter. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Cotter)
Plymouth County 'OPEB' (Other Post-Employment Benefits) Trust Program nominee
Appoint Mark Townsend
Appoint Mark Townsend
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Mark Townsend, second by Cotter. Vote 4-0.” (second: Cotter)
Minutes & Licenses
Approve minutes of 5-2-23
Approve minutes of 5-2-23
From the minutes
“Motion to approve minutes of 5-2-23 by Ryan, second by Hewins. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Approve minutes of 5-16-23
Approve minutes of 5-16-23
Yes: Cotter, Hewins, RyanAbstained: Townsend
From the minutes
“Motion to approve minutes of 5-16-23 by Hewins, second by Ryan. 3-0-1 (Townsend abstain).” (Motion: Hewins, second: Ryan)
Approve Executive Session minutes of 5-12-23 and not for release
Approve Executive Session minutes of 5-12-23 and not for release
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Executive Session minutes of 5-12-23 and not for release by Ryan, second by Cotter. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Cotter)
Approve Old Home Day Road Race on July 29, 2023 from 7:00am-9:30am
Approve Old Home Day Road Race on July 29, 2023 from 7:00am-9:30am
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Old Home Day Road Race on July 29, 2023 from 7:00am-9:30am by Hewins, second by Ryan. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Ryan)
Approve a One Day Special License for RTJ Concessions, Inc. at Edaville Railroad for July 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 & 29 from 4:00pm-10:00pm
Approve a One Day Special License for RTJ Concessions, Inc. at Edaville Railroad for July 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 & 29 from 4:00pm-10:00pm
John Cotter recused and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve a One Day Special License by Ryan for RTJ Concessions, Inc. at Edaville Railroad for July 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 & 29 from 4:00pm-10:00pm, second by Hewins. Vote 3-0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Approve a One Day Special License for RTJ Concessions, Inc. at Edaville Railroad for November 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 & 30; December 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22,...
Approve a One Day Special License for RTJ Concessions, Inc. at Edaville Railroad for November 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 & 30; December 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30 & 31 from 2:00pm-10:00pm
John Cotter recused and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve a One Day Special License by Ryan for RTJ Concessions, Inc. at Edaville Railroad for November 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 & 30; December 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30 & 31 from 2:00pm-10:00pm, second by Hewins. Vote 3-0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Approve a One Day Special License for St. John the Baptist Club, 53 Silva St., June 23 & 24 from 12:00pm-11:00pm
Approve a One Day Special License for St. John the Baptist Club, 53 Silva St., June 23 & 24 from 12:00pm-11:00pm
From the minutes
“Motion to approve a One Day Special License by Cotter for St. John the Baptist Club, 53 Silva St., June 23 & 24 from 12:00pm-11:00pm, second by Hewins. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Cotter, second: Hewins)
Approve the request for use of the Town Hall Gazebo by Carver Girl Scouts on June 9 from 5:00pm-8:00pm
Approve the request for use of the Town Hall Gazebo by Carver Girl Scouts on June 9 from 5:00pm-8:00pm
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to approve the request for use of the Town Hall Gazebo by Carver Girl Scouts on June 9 from 5:00pm-8:00pm, second by Ryan. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Ryan)
Next Meetings
Adjourn at 7:27 pm
Adjourn at 7:27 pm
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn at 7:27 pm by Cotter, second by Ryan. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Cotter, second: Ryan)
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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