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September 2, 2025
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mark Townsend, Dan Ryan, Sarah Hewins, John Cotter, Jim Hoffman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Elaine Weston and Shelby Roy
Adjourn into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L., Ch. 30A, 21 (a)(2) to discuss strategy with respect to conduct collective bargaining (Clerical Union & Operations & Maintenance Union) and to...
Adjourn into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L., Ch. 30A, 21 (a)(2) to discuss strategy with respect to conduct collective bargaining (Clerical Union & Operations & Maintenance Union) and to return to open session
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L., Ch. 30A, 21 (a)(2) to discuss strategy with respect to conduct collective bargaining (Clerical Union & Operations & Maintenance Union) and to return to open session by Ryan, second by Cotter. Roll Call: Affirmative - Cotter, Ryan, Townsend, Hoffman, Hewins.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Cotter)
Offer the Chief of Police position to Raynor and enter salary negotiations
Offer the Chief of Police position to Raynor and enter salary negotiations
From the minutes
“Motion to offer the Chief of Police position to Raynor and enter salary negotiations by Ryan, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Emergency Medical Services request to increase fees effective September 1, 2025
Approve the proposed increased rates effective September 1, 2025
Approve the proposed increased rates effective September 1, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the proposed increased rates effective September 1, 2025, by Ryan, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
For the Carver Select Board accept the traffic plan dated September 2, 2025 and authorize the Town Administrator in consultation with the four Public Safety Chiefs to decide whether or not to...
For the Carver Select Board accept the traffic plan dated September 2, 2025 and authorize the Town Administrator in consultation with the four Public Safety Chiefs to decide whether or not to accept requests for further amendments. All four Public Safety Chiefs are in favor of the plan. Adding the address of the Plymouth Airport to the motion as 246 South Meadow Road, Plymouth, MA 02360
From the minutes
“Motion for the Carver Select Board accept the traffic plan dated September 2, 2025 and authorize the Town Administrator in consultation with the four Public Safety Chiefs to decide whether or not to accept requests for further amendments by Ryan, second by Hewins. All four Public Safety Chiefs are in favor of the plan. Adding the address of the Plymouth Airport to the motion as 246 South Meadow Road, Plymouth, MA 02360. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Ratify Memorandum of Agreement by and between the Town of Carver and AFSCME Council 93 Local 1700 Operations & Maintenance Contract
Ratify Memorandum of Agreement by and between the Town of Carver and AFSCME Council 93 Local 1700 Operations & Maintenance Contract
From the minutes
“Motion to ratify Memorandum of Agreement by and between the Town of Carver and AFSCME Council 93 Local 1700 Operations & Maintenance Contract by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Amy Belmore from Habitat for Humanity present
For the Town of Carver Select Board vote to accept and approve the proposed restriction on the property located at 11 Green Street, Carver, MA as an affordable housing restriction pursuant to...
For the Town of Carver Select Board vote to accept and approve the proposed restriction on the property located at 11 Green Street, Carver, MA as an affordable housing restriction pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 184, to be held by Habitat for Humanity, for the purpose of preserving the long-term affordability of the property in accordance with applicable state and affordable housing guidelines, and in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Plymouth, Inc
From the minutes
“Motion for the Town of Carver Select Board vote to accept and approve the proposed restriction on the property located at 11 Green Street, Carver, MA as an affordable housing restriction pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 184, to be held by Habitat for Humanity, for the purpose of preserving the long-term affordability of the property in accordance with applicable state and affordable housing guidelines, and in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Plymouth, Inc. by Ryan, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
For the Carver Select Board authorize the Chair and/or Town Administrator to execute and deliver the affordable housing restriction and any related documents, and to take all actions necessary to...
For the Carver Select Board authorize the Chair and/or Town Administrator to execute and deliver the affordable housing restriction and any related documents, and to take all actions necessary to ensure its proper recording with the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds, and to take all actions necessary to ensure a request is submitted to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities for their approval under M.G.L. Chapter 184
From the minutes
“Motion for the Carver Select Board authorize the Chair and/or Town Administrator to execute and deliver the affordable housing restriction and any related documents, and to take all actions necessary to ensure its proper recording with the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds, and to take all actions necessary to ensure a request is submitted to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities for their approval under M.G.L. Chapter 184 by Ryan, second by Cotter. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Cotter)
Approval of Minutes
Approve: Approval of Minutes
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Ryan, second by Cotter. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Cotter)
Approval of Executive Session Minutes
Approve: Approval of Executive Session Minutes
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve 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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