MassVoter.com← Carver Select BoardCarver Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
March 5, 2024
6 recorded votes, 1 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
Promote Police Officers Michael Wall and David Heikkila to the rank of Police Sergeant
Promote Police Officers Michael Wall and David Heikkila to the rank of Police Sergeant
From the minutes
“Motion to promote Police Officers Michael Wall and David Heikkila to the rank of Police Sergeant by Ryan, second by Hewins. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Charge
Change the wording to "a minimum of four"
Change the wording to "a minimum of four"
From the minutes
“Motion to change the wording to "a minimum of four" by Hewins, second by Ryan Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Ryan)
Receive a minimum of four unranked finalists on or before March 27, 2024
Receive a minimum of four unranked finalists on or before March 27, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion to receive a minimum of four unranked finalists on or before March 27, 2024 by Ryan, second by Hewins. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Approval of Minutes
Approve: Approval of Minutes
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Hewins, second by Ryan. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Ryan)
Request for One Day Special License
Approve this One Day Special License contingent upon their taxes being paid
Approve this One Day Special License contingent upon their taxes being paid
The minutes give only the count (3-0-1), not how each member voted. 3 members were present. John Cotter recused and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve this One Day Special License contingent upon their taxes being paid by Ryan, second by Hewins. Vote 3-0-1 (Cotter).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Next meeting
Adjourn Open Session and go into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. 30A, Section 21 (a) (2) to discuss strategy and in preparation for negotiations with non4 union personnel (Town Administrator,...
Adjourn Open Session and go into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. 30A, Section 21 (a) (2) to discuss strategy and in preparation for negotiations with non4 union personnel (Town Administrator, Robert Fennessy) and/or to engage in negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Administrator, Robert Fennessy) if discussion would have a detrimental effect on the negotiation position of the Town, and to return to open session
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn Open Session and go into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. 30A, Section 21 (a) (2) to discuss strategy and in preparation for negotiations with non4 union personnel (Town Administrator, Robert Fennessy) and/or to engage in negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Administrator, Robert Fennessy) if discussion would have a detrimental effect on the negotiation position of the Town, and to return to open session by Ryan, second by Hewins. Roll Call: Affirmative - Ryan, Cotter, Townsend, Hewins Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
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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