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March 19, 2024
17 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Mark Townsend, Jim Hoffman, John Cotter, Sarah Hewins, Dan Ryan
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Go into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. 30A, Section 21 (a) (2) to discuss strategy in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel (Assistant Town Administrator, Elaine Weston) and/or...
Go into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. 30A, Section 21 (a) (2) to discuss strategy in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel (Assistant Town Administrator, Elaine Weston) and/or to conduct negotiations with non-union personnel (Assistant Town Administrator, Elaine Weston) 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 go into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. 30A, Section 21 (a) (2) to discuss strategy in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel (Assistant Town Administrator, Elaine Weston) and/or to conduct negotiations with non-union personnel (Assistant Town Administrator, Elaine Weston) if discussion would have a detrimental effect on the negotiation position of the Town, and to return to open session by Hoffman, second by Hewins. Roll Call: Affirmative - Hewins, Hoffman, Townsend, Cotter, Ryan.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Hewins)
Citizens Participation
Appoint Elaine Weston as Interim Town Administrator effective March 25, 2024 pursuant to Chapter 3 of the Carver Town Bylaws
Appoint Elaine Weston as Interim Town Administrator effective March 25, 2024 pursuant to Chapter 3 of the Carver Town Bylaws
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Elaine Weston as Interim Town Administrator effective March 25, 2024 pursuant to Chapter 3 of the Carver Town Bylaws by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Approve Elaine Weston, Interim Town Administrator to be the authorized Representative, and to authorize Kim Walsh, Finance Assistant to be the Temporary Authorized Reporter/Preparer of Plymouth...
Approve Elaine Weston, Interim Town Administrator to be the authorized Representative, and to authorize Kim Walsh, Finance Assistant to be the Temporary Authorized Reporter/Preparer of Plymouth County American Rescue Plan Act grants on behalf of the Town
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Elaine Weston, Interim Town Administrator to be the authorized Representative, and to authorize Kim Walsh, Finance Assistant to be the Temporary Authorized Reporter/Preparer of Plymouth County American Rescue Plan Act grants on behalf of the Town by Hoffman, second by Ryan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Ryan)
Carver, Marion, Wareham, Regional Refuse Disposal District
Appoint Interim Town Administrator, Elaine Weston to the Carver, Marion, Wareham, Regional Refuse Disposal District upon swearing in
Appoint Interim Town Administrator, Elaine Weston to the Carver, Marion, Wareham, Regional Refuse Disposal District upon swearing in
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Interim Town Administrator, Elaine Weston to the Carver, Marion, Wareham, Regional Refuse Disposal District upon swearing in by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
The Board of Health requested two items
Approve the decommissioning of the wells and be paid through ARPA
Approve the decommissioning of the wells and be paid through ARPA
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the decommissioning of the wells and be paid through ARPA by Cotter, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Cotter, second: Hewins)
Approve the purchase of two vehicles by the Board of Health, Building department, Conservation Commission and Assessors
Approve the purchase of two vehicles by the Board of Health, Building department, Conservation Commission and Assessors. Hewins amended the motion by using the language "up to two vehicles", second by Hoffman. Cotter asked if there is another project that the Town would like to do before the purchase of the vehicles, can the vote be taken back. Fennessy confirmed this
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the purchase of two vehicles by the Board of Health, Building department, Conservation Commission and Assessors by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Hewins amended the motion by using the language "up to two vehicles", second by Hoffman. Cotter asked if there is another project that the Town would like to do before the purchase of the vehicles, can the vote be taken back. Fennessy confirmed this. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Two employees from the Veteran's Department
Form the Avenues of Honor committee consisting of two employees from the Veteran's Department: Agent & Assistant Agent, two members of the Select Board and three Veteran's from the general public...
Form the Avenues of Honor committee consisting of two employees from the Veteran's Department: Agent & Assistant Agent, two members of the Select Board and three Veteran's from the general public at large
From the minutes
“Motion to form the Avenues of Honor committee consisting of two employees from the Veteran's Department: Agent & Assistant Agent, two members of the Select Board and three Veteran's from the general public at large by Hewins, second by Ryan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Ryan)
Appoint Hewins and Ryan to this committee
Appoint Hewins and Ryan to this committee
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Hewins and Ryan to this committee by Hoffman, second by Cotter. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Cotter)
Senior/Veteran Tax Work off Program
Place this on the warrant
Place this on the warrant
From the minutes
“Motion to place this on the warrant by Cotter, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Cotter, second: Hewins)
Recommend this: Senior/Veteran Tax Work off Program
Recommend this
From the minutes
“Motion to recommend this by Hewins, second by Ryan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Ryan)
Community Preservation Committee (CPC) Report & Recommendation
Place this on the warrant
Place this on the warrant
From the minutes
“Motion to place this on the warrant by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Recommend this: Community Preservation Committee (CPC) Report & Recommendation
Recommend this. Discussion: Cotter asked if the CPC has taken a vote on this. Weston confirmed that they have, but has not received the official vote. Cotter stated that he would like to have more information and further explanation on the numbers
From the minutes
“Motion to recommend this by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Discussion: Cotter asked if the CPC has taken a vote on this. Weston confirmed that they have, but has not received the official vote. Cotter stated that he would like to have more information and further explanation on the numbers. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Appoint Cotter & Townsend to be part of the negotiating process
Appoint Cotter & Townsend to be part of the negotiating process
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Cotter & Townsend to be part of the negotiating process by Ryan, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Approval of Minutes
Approve: Approval of Minutes
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Cotter, second by Ryan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Cotter, second: Ryan)
Approve and not for release
Approve and not for release
From the minutes
“Motion to approve and not for release by Ryan, second by Cotter. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Cotter)
Approve as amended and not for release
Approve as amended and not for release
From the minutes
“Motion to approve as amended and not for release by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Request for approval of MS Bike Race
Approve the MS Bike Race for June 29, 2024
Approve the MS Bike Race for June 29, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the MS Bike Race for June 29, 2024 by Cotter, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Cotter, 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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