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November 4, 2025
11 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
Go into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L., Ch. 30A, 21 (a)(2) to discuss contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (Police Chief) and Ch. 30A, 21 (a)(3) litigation and to return to open session
Go into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L., Ch. 30A, 21 (a)(2) to discuss contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (Police Chief) and Ch. 30A, 21 (a)(3) litigation and to return to open session
From the minutes
“Motion to go into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L., Ch. 30A, 21 (a)(2) to discuss contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (Police Chief) and Ch. 30A, 21 (a)(3) litigation and to return to open session by Ryan, second by Hoffman. Roll Call: Cotter, Ryan, Townsend, Hoffman, Hewins.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Application for appointment
Appoint Ms. Heon to the Agricultural Commission
Appoint Ms. Heon to the Agricultural Commission. Ms. Hewins asked Mr. Cannon if he had reached out to Ms. Heon and he stated he had but had received no reply
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to appoint Ms. Heon to the Agricultural Commission and was seconded by Mr. Cotter. Ms. Hewins asked Mr. Cannon if he had reached out to Ms. Heon and he stated he had but had received no reply. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Cotter)
Reaffirm that parcel ID 87-E-1, 7 Eda Avenue is not Chapter 61A and not subject to right of first refusal by the town
Reaffirm that parcel ID 87-E-1, 7 Eda Avenue is not Chapter 61A and not subject to right of first refusal by the town
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to reaffirm that parcel ID 87-E-1, 7 Eda Avenue is not Chapter 61A and not subject to right of first refusal by the town and seconded by Mr. Cotter. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Cotter)
That the Board grant an entertainment license to Railway Productions, LLC (the "Operator") to be exercised at 7 Eda Avenue, Carver MA (the property), on Fridays between 4 pm and 9pm and on...
That the Board grant an entertainment license to Railway Productions, LLC (the "Operator") to be exercised at 7 Eda Avenue, Carver MA (the property), on Fridays between 4 pm and 9pm and on Saturdays between 2pm and 9pm and a Sunday entertainment license on Sundays between 2pm and 6pm November 28, 29, 30th & Dec 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28th for the purpose of conducting its Festival of Lights Events subject to the following conditions: Parking shall be limited to the parking lots on the Property, subject to any requirements of limitations of the Police Chief. The Operator acknowledges and agrees that no parking of vehicles shall be allowed on any streets in the Town of Carver and patrons shall not be permitted to walk to the Property from any remote locations. With the prior written approval of the Public Safety Chiefs and Select Board, this license may be amended to include parking at a later identified auxiliary parking lot(s), subject to any conditions the Chiefs and the Board see fit to impose. No auxiliary parking will be permitted unless the Operator has arranged shuttle transportation for customers parking in auxiliary lots(s). Mr. Hoffman asked if all the tickets were sold online prior, is there a number or formula of total tickets that are sold. Ms. Sedley stated it is mostly based on the train capacity and once the train is sold out, the tickets are sold out. There will be a Carver Day on Saturday November 29th
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion and was seconded by Mr. Cotter that the Board grant an entertainment license to Railway Productions, LLC (the "Operator") to be exercised at 7 Eda Avenue, Carver MA (the property) , on Fridays between 4 pm and 9pm and on Saturdays between 2pm and 9pm and a Sunday entertainment license on Sundays between 2pm and 6pm November 28, 29, 30th & Dec 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28th for the purpose of conducting its Festival of Lights Events subject to the following conditions: Parking shall be limited to the parking lots on the Property, subject to any requirements of limitations of the Police Chief. The Operator acknowledges and agrees that no parking of vehicles shall be allowed on any streets in the Town of Carver and patrons shall not be permitted to walk to the Property from any remote locations. With the prior written approval of the Public Safety Chiefs and Select Board, this license may be amended to include parking at a later identified auxiliary parking lot(s), subject to any conditions the Chiefs and the Board see fit to impose. No auxiliary parking will be permitted unless the Operator has arranged shuttle transportation for customers parking in auxiliary lots(s). Mr. Hoffman asked if all the tickets were sold online prior, is there a number or formula of total tickets that are sold. Ms. Sedley stated it is mostly based on the train capacity and once the train is sold out, the tickets are sold out. There will be a Carver Day on Saturday November 29th. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Cotter)
Request for One Day Special License
Approve the one Day Special License for Railway Productions, LLC for Nov 28, 29, 30 & Dec 5, 6, 7, 12,13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28
Approve the one Day Special License for Railway Productions, LLC for Nov 28, 29, 30 & Dec 5, 6, 7, 12,13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28. Hours: Fridays 4:00pm-9:00pm, Saturdays 2:00pm to 9:00pm, & Sundays 2:00pm to 6:00pm was made Mr. Ryan
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the one Day Special License for Railway Productions, LLC for Nov 28, 29, 30 & Dec 5, 6, 7, 12,13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28. Hours: Fridays 4:00pm-9:00pm, Saturdays 2:00pm to 9:00pm, & Sundays 2:00pm to 6:00pm was made Mr. Ryan and seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Vote: 5 to 0.” (second: Hoffman)
Approve the Host Community agreement for Capeway Cannabis
Approve the Host Community agreement for Capeway Cannabis
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to approve the Host Community agreement for Capeway Cannabis and was seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Approve the grant in the amount of $125,000 as approved in the annual meeting held April 12, 2022, for the purpose of purchasing materials needed to rehabilitate 11 Green Street in order to create...
Approve the grant in the amount of $125,000 as approved in the annual meeting held April 12, 2022, for the purpose of purchasing materials needed to rehabilitate 11 Green Street in order to create a three-bedroom affordable home
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the grant in the amount of $125,000 as approved in the annual meeting held April 12, 2022, for the purpose of purchasing materials needed to rehabilitate 11 Green Street in order to create a three-bedroom affordable home was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Appoint Mr. Townsend and Ms. Hewins to the internal working group
Appoint Mr. Townsend and Ms. Hewins to the internal working group
From the minutes
“Mr. Cotter made a motion to appoint Mr. Townsend and Ms. Hewins to the internal working group and it was seconded by Mr. Ryan. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Cotter, second: Ryan)
Approval of the Selectboard Meeting Minutes from October 9, 2025
Approve the meeting minutes
Approve the meeting minutes
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the meeting minutes was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Vote 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Approval of the Selectboard Meeting Minutes from October 21, 2025
Approve the meeting minutes
Approve the meeting minutes
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the meeting minutes was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Vote 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Next Meeting
Adjourn at 7:46 pm
Adjourn at 7:46 pm
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to adjourn at 7:46 pm, seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Vote 5 to 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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