MassVoter.com← Carver Select BoardCarver Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
July 7, 2025
20 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mark Townsend, Dan Ryan, Sarah Hewins, John Cotter
Absent: Jim Hoffman
Every vote, in order
Application for Appointment
Appoint Erin Bambery to the Cultural Council
Appoint Erin Bambery to the Cultural Council
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Erin Bambery to the Cultural Council was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote: 4 to 0 Mr. Ryan-approved Mr. Townsend-approved Ms. Hewins-approved Mr. Cotter-approved.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Application for Common Victualler License
Approve the Common Victualler License for Village Pizza and Subs, LLC
Approve the Common Victualler License for Village Pizza and Subs, LLC
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Common Victualler License for Village Pizza and Subs, LLC was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote: 4 to 0 Mr. Ryan-approved Mr. Townsend-approved Ms. Hewins-approved Mr. Cotter-approved.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Approve the Entertainment License for Three Sips Brewing Co., LLC was made by that the fencing be approved by the Building Commissioner and meets any noise ordinance and that would only use one...
Approve the Entertainment License for Three Sips Brewing Co., LLC was made by that the fencing be approved by the Building Commissioner and meets any noise ordinance and that would only use one microphone for acoustic to approve license through September 3rd
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Entertainment License for Three Sips Brewing Co., LLC was made by that the fencing be approved by the Building Commissioner and meets any noise ordinance and that would only use one microphone for acoustic to approve license through September 3rd. by Ms. Hewins and seconded by Mr. Ryan. Vote: 4 to 0 Mr. Ryan-approved Mr. Townsend-approved Ms. Hewins-approved Mr. Cotter-approved.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Ryan)
Application for Sunday License
Approve the Sunday License for Three Sips Brewing Co., LLC was made by that the fencing be approved by the building commissioner and meets any noise ordinance and that would only use one...
Approve the Sunday License for Three Sips Brewing Co., LLC was made by that the fencing be approved by the building commissioner and meets any noise ordinance and that would only use one microphone for acoustic to approve license through September 3rd
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Sunday License for Three Sips Brewing Co., LLC was made by that the fencing be approved by the building commissioner and meets any noise ordinance and that would only use one microphone for acoustic to approve license through September 3rd. by Ms. Hewins and seconded by Mr. Ryan. Vote: 4 to 0 Mr. Ryan-approved Mr. Townsend-approved Ms. Hewins-approved Mr. Cotter-approved.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Ryan)
Approve the transfer in the amount of $114,379.52 from the Employee Benefits budget to the NCWD's expenses budget
Approve the transfer in the amount of $114,379.52 from the Employee Benefits budget to the NCWD's expenses budget
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the transfer in the amount of $114,379.52 from the Employee Benefits budget to the NCWD's expenses budget was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote: 4 to 0 Mr. Ryan-approved Mr. Townsend-approved Ms. Hewins-approved Mr. Cotter-approved.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Approve the transfer in the amount of $25,000 from the Employee Benefits budget to the Utilities expense budget
Approve the transfer in the amount of $25,000 from the Employee Benefits budget to the Utilities expense budget
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the transfer in the amount of $25,000 from the Employee Benefits budget to the Utilities expense budget was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote: 4 to 0 Mr. Ryan-approved Mr. Townsend-approved Ms. Hewins-approved Mr. Cotter-approved.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Approve the transfer in the amount of $28,055.54 from the Employee Benefits budget to the Maturing Debt expense budget
Approve the transfer in the amount of $28,055.54 from the Employee Benefits budget to the Maturing Debt expense budget
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the transfer in the amount of $28,055.54 from the Employee Benefits budget to the Maturing Debt expense budget was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote: 4 to 0 Mr. Ryan-approved Mr. Townsend-approved Ms. Hewins-approved Mr. Cotter-approved.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Approve the transfer in the amount of $4,500 from the Fire salary budget to the Fire expense budget
Approve the transfer in the amount of $4,500 from the Fire salary budget to the Fire expense budget
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the transfer in the amount of $4,500 from the Fire salary budget to the Fire expense budget was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote: 4 to 0 Mr. Ryan-approved Mr. Townsend-approved Ms. Hewins-approved Mr. Cotter-approved.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Approve the transfer in the amount of $4,582.22 from the EMS salary budget to the EMS expense budget
Approve the transfer in the amount of $4,582.22 from the EMS salary budget to the EMS expense budget
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the transfer in the amount of $4,582.22 from the EMS salary budget to the EMS expense budget was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote: 4 to 0 Mr. Ryan-approved Mr. Townsend-approved Ms. Hewins-approved Mr. Cotter-approved.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Approve transfer in the amount of $202.80 from the Information Technology Department expense budget to the Information Technology Department salary budget
Approve transfer in the amount of $202.80 from the Information Technology Department expense budget to the Information Technology Department salary budget
From the minutes
“Motion to approve transfer in the amount of $202.80 from the Information Technology Department expense budget to the Information Technology Department salary budget was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote: 4 to 0 Mr. Ryan-approved Mr. Townsend-approved Ms. Hewins-approved Mr. Cotter-approved.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Approve the transfer in the amount of $1,000 from the Elections & Registrations salary budget to the Town Clerk salary budget
Approve the transfer in the amount of $1,000 from the Elections & Registrations salary budget to the Town Clerk salary budget
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the transfer in the amount of $1,000 from the Elections & Registrations salary budget to the Town Clerk salary budget was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote: 4 to 0 Mr. Ryan-approved Mr. Townsend-approved Ms. Hewins-approved Mr. Cotter-approved.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Approve the transfer to Inspection salary budget in the amount of $3,398.04 to cover overtime work from the Planning Board expense budget
Approve the transfer to Inspection salary budget in the amount of $3,398.04 to cover overtime work from the Planning Board expense budget
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the transfer to Inspection salary budget in the amount of $3,398.04 to cover overtime work from the Planning Board expense budget was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote: 4 to 0 Mr. Ryan-approved Mr. Townsend-approved Ms. Hewins-approved Mr. Cotter-approved.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Approve the transfer of Electrical salary budget in the amount of $1,135.28 to cover overtime work from the Planning Boards expense budget
Approve the transfer of Electrical salary budget in the amount of $1,135.28 to cover overtime work from the Planning Boards expense budget
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the transfer of Electrical salary budget in the amount of $1,135.28 to cover overtime work from the Planning Boards expense budget was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote: 4 to 0 Mr. Ryan-approved Mr. Townsend-approved Ms. Hewins-approved Mr. Cotter-approved.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Approve the transfer to Inspection salary budget in the amount of $1,711.37 to cover overtime work from the Planning Board expense budget
Approve the transfer to Inspection salary budget in the amount of $1,711.37 to cover overtime work from the Planning Board expense budget
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the transfer to Inspection salary budget in the amount of $1,711.37 to cover overtime work from the Planning Board expense budget was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote: 4 to 0 Mr. Ryan-approved Mr. Townsend-approved Ms. Hewins-approved Mr. Cotter-approved.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Approve the transfer of $110,500 from the Finance Committee Reserve Fund to the Select Board legal service fund
Approve the transfer of $110,500 from the Finance Committee Reserve Fund to the Select Board legal service fund
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the transfer of $110,500 from the Finance Committee Reserve Fund to the Select Board legal service fund was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote: 4 to 0 Mr. Ryan-approved Mr. Townsend-approved Ms. Hewins-approved Mr. Cotter-approved.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Approve the transfer of $3000 from the Finance Committee Reserve Fund to the Accounting Salary budget fund
Approve the transfer of $3000 from the Finance Committee Reserve Fund to the Accounting Salary budget fund
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the transfer of $3000 from the Finance Committee Reserve Fund to the Accounting Salary budget fund was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote: 4 to 0 Mr. Ryan-approved Mr. Townsend-approved Ms. Hewins-approved Mr. Cotter-approved.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Approve the transfer of $38,000 from the Finance Committee Reserve Fund to the Accounting expense budget fund
Approve the transfer of $38,000 from the Finance Committee Reserve Fund to the Accounting expense budget fund
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the transfer of $38,000 from the Finance Committee Reserve Fund to the Accounting expense budget fund was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote: 4 to 0 Mr. Ryan-approved Mr. Townsend-approved Ms. Hewins-approved Mr. Cotter-approved.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Approve the transfer of $16,500 from the Finance Committee Reserve Fund to the Board of Health expense budget fund
Approve the transfer of $16,500 from the Finance Committee Reserve Fund to the Board of Health expense budget fund
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the transfer of $16,500 from the Finance Committee Reserve Fund to the Board of Health expense budget fund was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote: 4 to 0 Mr. Ryan-approved Mr. Townsend-approved Ms. Hewins-approved Mr. Cotter-approved.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Application for use of Town Property
Approve the use of Shurtleff Park by the Band Shove! In accordance with the noise ordinance
Approve the use of Shurtleff Park by the Band Shove! In accordance with the noise ordinance
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the use of Shurtleff Park by the Band Shove! In accordance with the noise ordinance was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote: 4 to 0 Mr. Ryan-approved Mr. Townsend-approved Ms. Hewins-approved Mr. Cotter-approved.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Next Meeting
Adjourn at 8:11 pm
Adjourn at 8:11 pm
From the minutes
“motion to adjourn at 8:11 pm, seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote 4 to 0 Mr. Ryan-approved Mr. Townsend-approved Ms. Hewins-approved Mr. Cotter-approved.” (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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