MassVoter.com← Carver Select BoardCarver Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
June 3, 2025
16 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mark Townsend, Dan Ryan, Jim Hoffman, Sarah Hewins, John Cotter
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Organization Board
Appoint Sarah Hewins
Appoint Sarah Hewins
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Sarah Hewins was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Mr. Cotter. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Cotter)
Select Board appointment to the Plymouth County Advisory Board
Appoint Mark Townsend
Appoint Mark Townsend
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Mark Townsend was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Select Board appointment to the Capital Outlay Committee
Appoint John Cotter
Appoint John Cotter
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint John Cotter was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Select Board appointment to the South Shore Community Action Council
Appoint Sarah Hewins
Appoint Sarah Hewins
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Sarah Hewins was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Mr. Cotter. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Cotter)
Appointment of the Special Police Officers
Appoint Peter Allegrini, Patrick Charette, Mark Gabriel, Michael O'Donnell, Scott Peterson, Robert Pike, Joseph Ritz, Sheryl Rizzuto, Scott Sampson, and Al Silva as Special Police Officers
Appoint Peter Allegrini, Patrick Charette, Mark Gabriel, Michael O'Donnell, Scott Peterson, Robert Pike, Joseph Ritz, Sheryl Rizzuto, Scott Sampson, and Al Silva as Special Police Officers
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Peter Allegrini, Patrick Charette, Mark Gabriel, Michael O'Donnell, Scott Peterson, Robert Pike, Joseph Ritz, Sheryl Rizzuto, Scott Sampson, and Al Silva as Special Police Officers was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Agricultural Commission (4 openings)
Appoint Joe Miksch and Michael Nash to the Agricultural Commission
Appoint Joe Miksch and Michael Nash to the Agricultural Commission. Mr. Townsend noted there are still two openings
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Joe Miksch and Michael Nash to the Agricultural Commission was made by Ms. Hewins and seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Mr. Townsend noted there are still two openings. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Cultural Council (13 openings)
Appoint Penelope Keyl
Appoint Penelope Keyl
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Penelope Keyl was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Community Preservation Committee (2 openings)
Appoint Mary Ross
Appoint Mary Ross
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Mary Ross was made by Ms. Hewins and seconded by Mr. Ryan. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Ryan)
Recreation Committee (2 openings)
Appoint Caprice Desroches and Jackie Lake
Appoint Caprice Desroches and Jackie Lake
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Caprice Desroches and Jackie Lake was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Appoint Jennifer Cullum to the Conservation Commission
Appoint Jennifer Cullum to the Conservation Commission
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Jennifer Cullum to the Conservation Commission was made by Mr. Cotter and seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Cotter, second: Hoffman)
Appoint David Hall to the Conservation Commission
Appoint David Hall to the Conservation Commission
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint David Hall to the Conservation Commission was made by Mr. Hoffman and seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote 5 to 0.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Hewins)
Approve the one-day special liquor license for 6/22 and 6/23
Approve the one-day special liquor license for 6/22 and 6/23
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the one-day special liquor license for 6/22 and 6/23 by Mr. Cotter and seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Vote 5 to 0.” (Motion: Cotter, second: Hoffman)
Approval of May 20, 2025, Select Board meeting minutes
Approve May 20, 2025, meeting minutes
Approve May 20, 2025, meeting minutes
From the minutes
“Motion to approve May 20, 2025, meeting minutes was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Mr. Cotter. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Cotter)
Approve May 20, 2025, Executive Session meeting minutes not for release
Approve May 20, 2025, Executive Session meeting minutes not for release
From the minutes
“Motion to approve May 20, 2025, Executive Session meeting minutes not for release was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Application of one day special liquor license
Approve the application for special liquor license for Upland Ale Company dba Brewery 44
Approve the application for special liquor license for Upland Ale Company dba Brewery 44
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the application for special liquor license for Upland Ale Company dba Brewery 44 was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Vote 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Next Meeting
Adjourn at 7:10pm
Adjourn at 7:10pm
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn at 7:10pm by Ryan, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Ryan, 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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