MassVoter.com← Carver Select BoardCarver Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
November 19, 2024
18 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: John Cotter, Sarah Hewins, Mark Townsend, Dan Ryan, Jim Hoffman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appointment of Police Officers
Appoint Laicey Ieronimo and Andrew Roy as Carver Police Officers
Appoint Laicey Ieronimo and Andrew Roy as Carver Police Officers
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Ryan to appoint Laicey Ieronimo and Andrew Roy as Carver Police Officers and seconded by Ms. Hewins. Roll call results: Mr. Ryan - Approved Mr. Townsend - Approved Chair Cotter - Approved Ms. Hewins - Approved Mr. Hoffman - Approved Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Appointment of Special Police Officer
Appoint Al Silva as a Special Police Officer
Appoint Al Silva as a Special Police Officer
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Al Silva as a Special Police Officer was made by Mr. Ryan, seconded by Ms. Hewins. Roll call results: Mr. Ryan - Approved Mr. Townsend - Approved Chair Cotter - Approved Ms. Hewins - Approved Mr. Hoffman - Approved Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Not adopt the Residential Exemption
Not adopt the Residential Exemption
From the minutes
“Motion to not adopt the Residential Exemption was made by Mr. Townsend and seconded by Mr. Ryan. Roll call results: Mr. Ryan - Approved Mr. Townsend - Approved Chair Cotter - Approved Ms. Hewins - Approved Mr. Hoffman - Approved Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Townsend, second: Ryan)
Not adopt the Open Space Discount
Not adopt the Open Space Discount
From the minutes
“Motion to not adopt the Open Space Discount was made by Mr. Townsend and seconded by Mr. Ryan. Roll call results: Mr. Ryan - Approved Mr. Townsend - Approved Chair Cotter - Approved Ms. Hewins - Approved Mr. Hoffman - Approved Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Townsend, second: Ryan)
Not adopt the Small Commercial Exemption
Not adopt the Small Commercial Exemption
From the minutes
“Motion to not adopt the Small Commercial Exemption was made by Mr. Townsend and seconded by Mr. Ryan. Roll call results: Mr. Ryan - Approved Mr. Townsend - Approved Chair Cotter - Approved Ms. Hewins - Approved Mr. Hoffman - Approved Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Townsend, second: Ryan)
Adopt residential factors of.9169 and CIP 1.40 was made by Mr. Ryan and was seconded to
Adopt residential factors of.9169 and CIP 1.40 was made by Mr. Ryan and was seconded to
Yes: Cotter, Hewins, RyanNo: Hoffman, Townsend
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt residential factors of .9169 and CIP 1.40 was made by Mr. Ryan and was seconded to by Ms. Hewins. Roll call results: Mr. Ryan - Approved Mr. Townsend - Did not Approve Chair Cotter - Approved Ms. Hewins - Approved Mr. Hoffman - Did not Approve Vote: 3 to 2.” (Motion: Hewins)
Approve the installation of one pole 9/142.5 on Mai Street per plan No. 17185652 dated July 9, 2024
Approve the installation of one pole 9/142.5 on Mai Street per plan No. 17185652 dated July 9, 2024. Mr. Townsend asked if there were any residents present to speak, there were none
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the installation of one pole 9/142.5 on Mai Street per plan No. 17185652 dated July 9, 2024, seconded by Mr. Ryan. Mr. Townsend asked if there were any residents present to speak, there were none. Roll call results: Mr. Ryan - Approved Mr. Townsend - Approved Chair Cotter - Approved Ms. Hewins - Approved Mr. Hoffman - Approved Vote: 5 to 0.” (second: Ryan)
Applicant for Finance Committee
Allow Mr. Cullum to sit on both boards, this
Allow Mr. Cullum to sit on both boards, this
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Townsend to allow Mr. Cullum to sit on both boards, this was seconded by Ms. Hewins. Roll call results: Mr. Ryan - Approved Mr. Townsend - Approved Chair Cotter - Approved Ms. Hewins - Approved Mr. Hoffman - Approved Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Townsend, second: Hewins)
Keep the Health Care and Retirement line items for the school and town budget in one account
Keep the Health Care and Retirement line items for the school and town budget in one account. Mr. Townsend asked if Mr. Cannon and Mr. Knief are comfortable with this motion and they stated that they were
Yes: Hewins, Hoffman, Ryan, TownsendNo: Cotter
From the minutes
“Ms. Hewins made a motion to keep the Health Care and Retirement line items for the school and town budget in one account and seconded by Mr. Townsend. Mr. Townsend asked if Mr. Cannon and Mr. Knief are comfortable with this motion and they stated that they were. Roll call results: Mr. Ryan - Approved Mr. Townsend - Approved Chair Cotter - Did not approve Ms. Hewins - Approved Mr. Hoffman - Approved Vote: 4 to 1.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Townsend)
For a fixed liabilities split of 68.40% for the school department and 31.60% for the town
For a fixed liabilities split of 68.40% for the school department and 31.60% for the town
Yes: Hewins, Hoffman, TownsendNo: Cotter, Ryan
From the minutes
“Mr. Townsend made a motion for a fixed liabilities split of 68.40% for the school department and 31.60% for the town. Roll call results: Mr. Ryan - Did not approve Mr. Townsend - Approved Chair Cotter - Did not approve Ms. Hewins - Approved Mr. Hoffman - Approved Vote: 3 to 2.” (Motion: Townsend)
Approve the acceptance of 56 Fosdick Road land donate
Approve the acceptance of 56 Fosdick Road land donate
Yes: Cotter, Hewins, Ryan, TownsendThe roll call lists Jim Hoffman as "No vote".
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve the acceptance of 56 Fosdick Road land donate was made by Ms. Hewins and seconded by Mr. Ryan. Roll call results: Mr. Ryan - Approved Mr. Townsend - Approved Chair Cotter - Approved Ms. Hewins - Approved Mr. Hoffman - No vote Vote: 4 to 0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Ryan)
Insurance coverage under MIIA
Allow the Town Administrator to seek a quote for Health Insurance coverage under MIIA
Allow the Town Administrator to seek a quote for Health Insurance coverage under MIIA
Yes: Cotter, Hewins, Ryan, TownsendThe roll call lists Jim Hoffman as "No vote".
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Townsend to allow the Town Administrator to seek a quote for Health Insurance coverage under MIIA, seconded by Ms. Hewins. Roll call results: Mr. Ryan - Approved Mr. Townsend - Approved Chair Cotter - Approved Ms. Hewins - Approved Mr. Hoffman - No vote Vote: 4 to 0.” (Motion: Townsend, second: Hewins)
Set the 2025 Annual Town Meeting on April 8, 2025 depending on all key attendees from other town departments able to meet this date
Set the 2025 Annual Town Meeting on April 8, 2025 depending on all key attendees from other town departments able to meet this date
From the minutes
“Motion was made to set the 2025 Annual Town Meeting on April 8, 2025 depending on all key attendees from other town departments able to meet this date by Ms. Hewins and seconded by Mr. Townsend. Roll call results: Mr. Ryan - Approved Mr. Townsend - Approved Chair Cotter - Approved Ms. Hewins - Approved Mr. Hoffman - Approved Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Townsend)
Open the warrant today and close the warrant on December 27,2024 at noon
Open the warrant today and close the warrant on December 27,2024 at noon
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Townsend to open the warrant today and close the warrant on December 27,2024 at noon, seconded by Ms. Hewins. Roll call results: Mr. Ryan - Approved Mr. Townsend - Approved Chair Cotter - Approved Ms. Hewins - Approved Mr. Hoffman - Approved Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Townsend, second: Hewins)
Appoint Ms. Hewins and Mr. Townsend to the internal working group regarding the Lakeview Street Complex
Appoint Ms. Hewins and Mr. Townsend to the internal working group regarding the Lakeview Street Complex
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Ms. Hewins and Mr. Townsend to the internal working group regarding the Lakeview Street Complex by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Ms. Hewins. Roll call results: Mr. Ryan - Approved Mr. Townsend - Approved Chair Cotter - Approved Ms. Hewins - Approved Mr. Hoffman - Approved Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Approve the Select Board meeting Minutes from October 22, 2024
Approve the Select Board meeting Minutes from October 22, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Select Board meeting Minutes from October 22, 2024, was made by Mr. Townsend and seconded by Mr. Ryan. Roll call results: Mr. Ryan - Approved Mr. Townsend - Approved Chair Cotter - Approved Ms. Hewins - Approved Mr. Hoffman - Approved Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Townsend, second: Ryan)
Approve the Executive Session meeting Minutes from October 22, 2024
Approve the Executive Session meeting Minutes from October 22, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Executive Session meeting Minutes from October 22, 2024, was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Mr. Townsend. Roll call results: Mr. Ryan - Approved Mr. Townsend - Approved Chair Cotter - Approved Ms. Hewins - Approved Mr. Hoffman - Approved Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Townsend)
Adjourn at 8:50 pm
Adjourn at 8:50 pm
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Ryan at 8:50 pm and seconded by Mr. Townsend. Roll call results: Mr. Ryan - Approved Mr. Townsend - Approved Chair Cotter - Approved Ms. Hewins - Approved Mr. Hoffman - Approved Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Townsend)
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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