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September 3, 2024
15 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: John Cotter, Mark Townsend, Dan Ryan, Sarah Hewins, Jim Hoffman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Also in attendance: Gregg Corbo, KP Law (Town Counsel)
Go into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A §21(a)(3), to discuss litigation strategy with respect to all pending and potential labor litigation, and union negotiations (Clerical) that if...
Go into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A §21(a)(3), to discuss litigation strategy with respect to all pending and potential labor litigation, and union negotiations (Clerical) that if discussing the matters in open session may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town, the Chair so declares, and return to open session
From the minutes
“Motion to go into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A §21(a)(3), to discuss litigation strategy with respect to all pending and potential labor litigation, and union negotiations (Clerical) that if discussing the matters in open session may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town, the Chair so declares, and return to open session by Townsend, second by Ryan. Roll Call: Affirmative - Ryan, Townsend, Cotter, Hoffman, Hewins Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Townsend, second: Ryan)
Request for appointment to Cultural Council
Appoint Janet O'Connor to Cultural Council
Appoint Janet O'Connor to Cultural Council
From the minutes
“A motion was made to appoint Janet O'Connor to Cultural Council by Mr. Townsend and seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote 5 to 0.” (Motion: Townsend, second: Hewins)
Eversource
Address the issue of double poles
(The minutes do not give the wording of the motion.)
The minutes do not give the wording of this motion; the title is the agenda item it was made under.
From the minutes
“Motion was seconded by Mr. Townsend. Vote 5 to 0.” (second: Townsend)
Approve the poles on Montello Street per plan #8630690 dated 6/5/2024
Approve the poles on Montello Street per plan #8630690 dated 6/5/2024
From the minutes
“Hewins made a motion to approve the poles on Montello Street per plan #8630690 dated 6/5/2024 and seconded by Mr. Ryan. Vote 5 to 0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Ryan)
Town Administrator Goals
Approve the July 9, 2024, meeting minutes, Ms. Hewins abstained from voting
Approve the July 9, 2024, meeting minutes, Ms. Hewins abstained from voting
Yes: Cotter, Hoffman, Ryan, TownsendAbstained: Hewins
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the July 9, 2024, meeting minutes was made by Mr. Townsend and seconded by Mr. Ryan, Ms. Hewins abstained from voting. 4 to 0.” (Motion: Townsend, second: Ryan)
Approve the July 23, 2024, meeting minutes, Ms. Hewins abstained from voting
Approve the July 23, 2024, meeting minutes, Ms. Hewins abstained from voting
Yes: Cotter, Hoffman, Ryan, TownsendAbstained: Hewins
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the July 23, 2024, meeting minutes was made by Mr. Townsend and seconded by Mr. Hoffman, Ms. Hewins abstained from voting. 4 to 0.” (Motion: Townsend, second: Hoffman)
Approve the August 6, 2024, meeting minutes, Ms. Hewins abstained from voting
Approve the August 6, 2024, meeting minutes, Ms. Hewins abstained from voting
Yes: Cotter, Hoffman, Ryan, TownsendAbstained: Hewins
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the August 6, 2024, meeting minutes was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Mr. Townsend, Ms. Hewins abstained from voting. 4 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Townsend)
Request for use of Town Property
Approve: Request for use of Town Property
Approve
From the minutes
“A motion to approve was made by Mr. Townsend and seconded by Mr. Ryan. Vote 5 to 0.” (Motion: Townsend, second: Ryan)
Approve
From the minutes
“A motion to approve was made by Mr. Hoffman and seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote 5 to 0.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Hewins)
Table the Public Hearing for Wareham Street to October 1, 2024 and require that Eversource be in attendance and provide evidence that they have started the process of obtaining approvals from the...
Table the Public Hearing for Wareham Street to October 1, 2024 and require that Eversource be in attendance and provide evidence that they have started the process of obtaining approvals from the Conservation Commission and Planning Board
From the minutes
“Motion by Townsend to table the Public Hearing for Wareham Street to October 1, 2024 and require that Eversource be in attendance and provide evidence that they have started the process of obtaining approvals from the Conservation Commission and Planning Board, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Townsend, second: Hewins)
Approve for determination and consent of KP Law Pursuant to Massachusetts Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 1.7 for representation of Carver and Middleborough with respect to one or more new...
Approve for determination and consent of KP Law Pursuant to Massachusetts Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 1.7 for representation of Carver and Middleborough with respect to one or more new Intermunicipal Agreements between the Town of Carver and Town of Middleborough with respect to supplying water to the North Carver Water District and related services
Yes: Cotter, Hewins, TownsendNo: Hoffman, Ryan
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to approve for determination and consent of KP Law Pursuant to Massachusetts Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 1.7 for representation of Carver and Middleborough with respect to one or more new Intermunicipal Agreements between the Town of Carver and Town of Middleborough with respect to supplying water to the North Carver Water District and related services, second by Townsend. Vote 3-2 (Ryan & Hoffman).” (Motion: Hewins, second: Townsend)
Update from Town Planner Thomas Bott on Electricity Rates
This to the next meeting
Move this to the next meeting
From the minutes
“Motion to move this to the next meeting by Ms. Hewins, seconded Mr. Ryan. Vote 5 to 0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Ryan)
Approve with a cap of $19,000
Approve with a cap of $19,000
From the minutes
“Mr. Townsend made a motion to approve with a cap of $19,000 and it was seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote 5 to 0.” (Motion: Townsend, second: Hewins)
Approve $4,500
Approve $4,500
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoffman made a motion to approve $4,500 and it was seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote 5 to 0.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Hewins)
Next Meeting
Adjourn
Adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Hoffman and seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote 5 to 0.” (Motion: Hoffman, 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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