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December 16, 2025
22 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mark Townsend, Dan Ryan, John Cotter, Jim Hoffman
Absent: Sarah Hewins
Every vote, in order
Absent: Sarah Hewins
Go into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L., Ch. 30A, 21 (a)(2) to discuss contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (Chief of Police) and M.G.L., Ch. 30A, 21 (a)(3) to discuss strategy with...
Go into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L., Ch. 30A, 21 (a)(2) to discuss contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (Chief of Police) and M.G.L., Ch. 30A, 21 (a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Cranberry Point) 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 (Chief of Police) and M.G.L., Ch. 30A, 21 (a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Cranberry Point) and to return to open session by Ryan, second by Hoffman Roll Call: Cotter, Ryan, Townsend, Hoffman.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Class II License Hearing
Open the public hearing
Open the public hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Ryan to open the public hearing and seconded by Mr. Cotter. Vote 4 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Cotter)
Continue the public hearing to January 6, 2026, at 6:15 pm
Continue the public hearing to January 6, 2026, at 6:15 pm
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to continue the public hearing to January 6, 2026, at 6:15 pm and seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Vote: 4 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Open continued Public Hearing from December 4, 2025, at 6:15 pm
Open continued Public Hearing from December 4, 2025, at 6:15 pm
From the minutes
“Motion to open continued Public Hearing from December 4, 2025, at 6:15 pm was made by Mr. Ryan, seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Vote 4 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Approve 9302/246.5 JO-ES only in Plan No 16095122 with amended plan date of December 16, 2025, as
Approve 9302/246.5 JO-ES only in Plan No 16095122 with amended plan date of December 16, 2025, as
From the minutes
“Motion to approve 9302/246.5 JO-ES only in Plan No 16095122 with amended plan date of December 16, 2025, as and seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Vote: 4 to 0.” (second: Hoffman)
Close the pole hearing continue from December 4, 2025, at 6:15 pm
Close the pole hearing continue from December 4, 2025, at 6:15 pm
From the minutes
“Motion to close the pole hearing continue from December 4, 2025, at 6:15 pm was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Vote 4 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Open the continued pole hearing from December 4, 2025, at 6:20 pm
Open the continued pole hearing from December 4, 2025, at 6:20 pm
From the minutes
“Motion to open the continued pole hearing from December 4, 2025, at 6:20 pm was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Vote 4 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Approve Plan No 16095122 as written December 16, 2025
Approve Plan No 16095122 as written December 16, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Plan No 16095122 as written December 16, 2025, was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Mr. Hoffman, Vote: 4 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Close the public hearing
Close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Motion to close the public hearing by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Vote 4 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Grant the Victualer, Liquor, and Entertainment license through March 17th at which time Mr. Maul will present with new fence plans
Grant the Victualer, Liquor, and Entertainment license through March 17th at which time Mr. Maul will present with new fence plans
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to grant the Victualer, Liquor, and Entertainment license through March 17th at which time Mr. Maul will present with new fence plans and was seconded by Mr. Cotter. Vote 4 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Cotter)
Adjust the Select Board appointed Judy Richards' appointment to expire June 30, 2028, rather than 2026
Adjust the Select Board appointed Judy Richards' appointment to expire June 30, 2028, rather than 2026
From the minutes
“Motion to adjust the Select Board appointed Judy Richards' appointment to expire June 30, 2028, rather than 2026 was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Vote 4 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Open the Warrant today December 16, 2025, and to close the warrant January 21, 2026, at 4:00 pm
Open the Warrant today December 16, 2025, and to close the warrant January 21, 2026, at 4:00 pm
From the minutes
“Motion to open the Warrant today December 16, 2025, and to close the warrant January 21, 2026, at 4:00 pm was made by Mr. Hoffman and seconded by Mr. Ryan. Vote 4 to 0.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Ryan)
Hold Town Meeting on April 7, 2026, and April 9, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Hold Town Meeting on April 7, 2026, and April 9, 2026 at 6:30 pm
From the minutes
“Motion to hold Town Meeting on April 7, 2026, and April 9, 2026 at 6:30 pm was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Vote 4 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Appoint Mr. Hoffman to the working group
Appoint Mr. Hoffman to the working group
From the minutes
“Mr. Cotter made a motion to appoint Mr. Hoffman to the working group and was seconded by Mr. Ryan. Vote 4 to 0.” (Motion: Cotter, second: Ryan)
Approval of Meeting Minutes from November 18, 2025
Approve the Select Board meeting minutes from November 18, 2025
Approve the Select Board meeting minutes from November 18, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Select Board meeting minutes from November 18, 2025, was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Mr. Cotter. Vote: 4 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Cotter)
Approval of Meeting Minutes from December 2, 2025
Approve the Select Board meeting minutes from December 2, 2025
Approve the Select Board meeting minutes from December 2, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Select Board meeting minutes from December 2, 2025, was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Vote: 4 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Approval of Meeting Minutes from December 4, 2025
Approve the Select Board meeting minutes from December 4, 2025
Approve the Select Board meeting minutes from December 4, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Select Board meeting minutes from December 4, 2025, was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Vote: 4 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Approval of Meeting Minutes from December 10, 2025
Approve as amended Select Board meeting minutes from December 10, 2025
Approve as amended Select Board meeting minutes from December 10, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion to approve as amended Select Board meeting minutes from December 10, 2025, was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Mr. Cotter. Vote: 4 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Cotter)
Approval of the Executive Session Meeting Minutes from November 18th not for release
Approve the Executive Session meeting minutes, not for release
Approve the Executive Session meeting minutes, not for release
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Executive Session meeting minutes, not for release, was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Vote: 4 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Approval of the Executive Session Meeting Minutes from December 2nd not for release
Approve the Executive Session meeting minutes, not for release
Approve the Executive Session meeting minutes, not for release
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Executive Session meeting minutes, not for release, was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Mr. Cotter. Vote: 4 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Cotter)
Approval of the Executive Session Meeting Minutes from December 10th not for release
Approve the Executive Session meeting minutes, not for release
Approve the Executive Session meeting minutes, not for release
Yes: Cotter, Hoffman, TownsendAbstained: Ryan
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Executive Session meeting minutes, not for release, was made by Mr. Hoffman and seconded by Mr. Cotter. Vote: 3 to 0 (Mr. Ryan abstained).” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Cotter)
Next Meeting
Adjourn at 8:15 pm
Adjourn at 8:15 pm
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to adjourn at 8:15 pm, seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Vote 4 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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