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August 15, 2023
13 recorded votes, 1 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:
- Jim Hoffman recused from one or more items (see the notes on the votes).
Every vote, in order
Administrator Elaine Weston
Adjourn into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(2), to discuss strategy with respect to non-union personnel and for nonunion negotiations (Operations & Maintenance Director), and...
Adjourn into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(2), to discuss strategy with respect to non-union personnel and for nonunion negotiations (Operations & Maintenance Director), and for G.L. c. 30A §21(a)(3), union negotiations (Police) that if discussing the matters in open session may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town
From the minutes
“Motion by Ryan to adjourn into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(2), to discuss strategy with respect to non-union personnel and for nonunion negotiations (Operations & Maintenance Director), and for G.L. c. 30A §21(a)(3), union negotiations (Police) that if discussing the matters in open session may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town, second by Cotter. Role call- affirmative: Ryan, Cotter, Townsend, Hoffman, Hewins.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Cotter)
Role call- affirmative: Ryan, Cotter, Townsend, Hoffman, Hewins
Adjourn from Executive Session at 5:54pm, convene into open session at 6:00pm and reconvene into Executive Session at the end of open session
Adjourn from Executive Session at 5:54pm, convene into open session at 6:00pm and reconvene into Executive Session at the end of open session
From the minutes
“Motion by Ryan to adjourn from Executive Session at 5:54pm, convene into open session at 6:00pm and reconvene into Executive Session at the end of open session, second by Cotter. Roll call - affirmative: Ryan, Cotter, Townsend, Hoffman, Hewins.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Cotter)
Republican
Approve appointment of Election Workers
Approve appointment of Election Workers
From the minutes
“Motion to approve appointment of Election Workers by Hewins, second by Ryan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Ryan)
Police union Contract
Ratify the Police Union Contract regarding Field Officer Training positions
Ratify the Police Union Contract regarding Field Officer Training positions
From the minutes
“Motion to ratify the Police Union Contract regarding Field Officer Training positions by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Mileage
Approve rate schedule increase
Approve rate schedule increase
From the minutes
“Motion to approve rate schedule increase by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Approve the ARPA request of the North Carver Water District for payment of invoice to the Town of Middleborough for water purchases of $156,000
Approve the ARPA request of the North Carver Water District for payment of invoice to the Town of Middleborough for water purchases of $156,000. Hewins noted that even if the NCWD had this money in their account, they would have to wait until Town Meeting to pay Middleborough. Cotter stated he has no idea of the financials of the NCWD and stated felt that this information is needed to make a decision. He stated the Town knew a bill would be coming for this and asked why it wasn't in the NCWD budget. Townsend stated this was an emergency situation and everyone was asked to do what they needed to do which resulted in a bill. Palimeri stated the budget was already set prior. Fennessy stated that for money to be moved into the operating budget of the NCWD, it would need to be approved at Town Meeting. Palimeri stated that the whole NCWD system is a travesty and he will be asking Town Meeting for engineering for improvements for the system. He noted that there are 135 customers on the system and nothing has been spent to improve the system
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to approve the ARPA request of the North Carver Water District for payment of invoice to the Town of Middleborough for water purchases of $156,000, second by Hoffman. Hewins noted that even if the NCWD had this money in their account, they would have to wait until Town Meeting to pay Middleborough. Cotter stated he has no idea of the financials of the NCWD and stated felt that this information is needed to make a decision. He stated the Town knew a bill would be coming for this and asked why it wasn't in the NCWD budget. Townsend stated this was an emergency situation and everyone was asked to do what they needed to do which resulted in a bill. Palimeri stated the budget was already set prior. Fennessy stated that for money to be moved into the operating budget of the NCWD, it would need to be approved at Town Meeting. Palimeri stated that the whole NCWD system is a travesty and he will be asking Town Meeting for engineering for improvements for the system. He noted that there are 135 customers on the system and nothing has been spent to improve the system. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Regional Refuse Disposal District (CMWRRDD)
Appoint Town Administrator Fennessy as the Select Board representative to the CMWRRDD
Appoint Town Administrator Fennessy as the Select Board representative to the CMWRRDD
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Town Administrator Fennessy as the Select Board representative to the CMWRRDD by Ryan, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Minutes & Licenses
Approve minutes of 8/3/23
Approve minutes of 8/3/23
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted. 4 members were present. Jim Hoffman recused and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve minutes of 8/3/23 by Cotter, second by Hewins. Vote 4-0-1 (Hoffman recuse).” (Motion: Cotter, second: Hewins)
Approve One Day Special license for Carver Sportsmen Club on August 27, 2023 from 10:00am - 8:00pm
Approve One Day Special license for Carver Sportsmen Club on August 27, 2023 from 10:00am - 8:00pm
From the minutes
“Motion to approve One Day Special license for Carver Sportsmen Club on August 27, 2023 from 10:00am - 8:00pm by Cotter, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Cotter, second: Hoffman)
Next Meetings
Adjourn from open session at 7:43pm and to reconvene into Executive Session by pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(2), to discuss strategy with respect to non-union personnel and for non-union...
Adjourn from open session at 7:43pm and to reconvene into Executive Session by pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(2), to discuss strategy with respect to non-union personnel and for non-union negotiations (Operations & Maintenance Director), and to return to open session
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn from open session at 7:43pm and to reconvene into Executive Session by pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(2), to discuss strategy with respect to non-union personnel and for non-union negotiations (Operations & Maintenance Director), and to return to open session by Hoffman, second by Ryan. Roll call- affirmative: Ryan, Cotter, Townsend, Hoffman, Hewins.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Ryan)
Adjourn executive session and go into open session at 8:12pm
Adjourn executive session and go into open session at 8:12pm
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn executive session and go into open session at 8:12pm by Hewins, second by Ryan. Roll call-affirmative: Ryan, Cotter, Townsend, Hoffman, Hewins..” (Motion: Hewins, second: Ryan)
Open Session
Approve employment contract of Dave Siedentopf as amended and contingent upon Siedentopf's approval of the amendments
Approve employment contract of Dave Siedentopf as amended and contingent upon Siedentopf's approval of the amendments
From the minutes
“Motion to approve employment contract of Dave Siedentopf as amended and contingent upon Siedentopf's approval of the amendments by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Adjourn at 8:17pm
Adjourn at 8:17pm
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn at 8:17pm by Hoffman, second by Ryan Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hoffman, 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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