MassVoter.com← Carver Select BoardCarver Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
June 26, 2023
11 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Mark Townsend, Jim Hoffman, John Cotter, Sarah Hewins, Dan Ryan
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Sarah Hewins left the table for part of the meeting (see the notes on the votes).
Every vote, in order
Applications for Appointment to Cultural Council
Appoint Kevin Farrell
Appoint Kevin Farrell
From the minutes
“Motion by Ryan to appoint Kevin Farrell, second by Cotter. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Cotter)
Appoint Marsha Penti
Appoint Marsha Penti
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to appoint Marsha Penti, second by Ryan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Ryan)
Approve the Plymouth County Retirement COLA
Approve the Plymouth County Retirement COLA
Yes: Hoffman, Ryan, TownsendNo: CotterSarah Hewins had left the table.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Plymouth County Retirement COLA by Ryan, second by Hoffman. Vote 3-1 (Cotter).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Cranberry Village Agreement and Deed
Approve the Cranberry Village Agreement and Deed
Approve the Cranberry Village Agreement and Deed
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Cranberry Village Agreement and Deed by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
A member of the Finance Committee is not eligible to hold any other appointed office, except special committees
A member of the Finance Committee is not eligible to hold any other appointed office, except special committees
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins that a member of the Finance Committee is not eligible to hold any other appointed office, except special committees, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Those members of the Finance Committee that currently hold other elected or appointed positions in Town be permitted to serve in their current positions until the end of their terms and that they...
Those members of the Finance Committee that currently hold other elected or appointed positions in Town be permitted to serve in their current positions until the end of their terms and that they be informed that once one of their terms expire they will no longer be permitted to serve on the Finance Committee and in another appointed or elected position
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins that those members of the Finance Committee that currently hold other elected or appointed positions in Town be permitted to serve in their current positions until the end of their terms and that they be informed that once one of their terms expire they will no longer be permitted to serve on the Finance Committee and in another appointed or elected position, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Minutes & Licenses
Approve minutes of 6-6-23
Approve minutes of 6-6-23
Yes: Cotter, Hewins, Ryan, TownsendAbstained: Hoffman
From the minutes
“Motion by Cotter to approve minutes of 6-6-23, second by Ryan. Vote 4-0-1 (Hoffman abstain).” (Motion: Cotter, second: Ryan)
Approve Executive Session minutes of 6-6-23 and not for release
Approve Executive Session minutes of 6-6-23 and not for release. Vote
Yes: Cotter, Hewins, Ryan, TownsendAbstained: Hoffman
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Executive Session minutes of 6-6-23 and not for release by Cotter, second by Ryan. Vote Vote 4-0-1 (Hoffman abstain).” (Motion: Cotter, second: Ryan)
Request for One Day Special License for Renaissance Foods, LTD d/b/a King Richard's Faire
Approve: Request for One Day Special License for Renaissance Foods, LTD d/b/a King Richard's Faire
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Request for use of Shurtleff Park
Approve: Request for use of Shurtleff Park
Approve. They will need to get a permit for the cook fire from the Fire Department and there is no alcohol approval
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Ryan, second by Hoffman. They will need to get a permit for the cook fire from the Fire Department and there is no alcohol approval. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Next Meetings
Adjourn at 8:07 pm
Adjourn at 8:07 pm
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn at 8:07 pm by Ryan, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Ryan, 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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