MassVoter.com← Carver Select BoardCarver Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
December 23, 2025
4 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mark Townsend, Dan Ryan, Jim Hoffman
Absent: John Cotter, Sarah Hewins
Every vote, in order
Absent: Sarah Hewins, John Cotter
Go into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, Sec. 21(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Cranberry Point v
Go into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, Sec. 21(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Cranberry Point v. Town of Carver, Plymouth Superior Court, C.A. No. 2483CV00931); and executive session pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, Sec. 21(a)(1), complaints or charges brought against the Select Board (Open Meeting Law Complaint received on December 16, 2025), and to return to open session
From the minutes
“Motion to go into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, Sec. 21(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Cranberry Point v. Town of Carver, Plymouth Superior Court, C.A. No. 2483CV00931); and executive session pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, Sec. 21(a)(1), complaints or charges brought against the Select Board (Open Meeting Law Complaint received on December 16, 2025), and to return to open session by Ryan, second by Hoffman Roll Call: Ryan, Townsend, Hoffman.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Citizens Participation
Made for Town Counsel to talk/negotiate on the Board's behalf
Made for Town Counsel to talk/negotiate on the Board's behalf
From the minutes
“Motion made for Town Counsel to talk/negotiate on the Board's behalf by Ryan, second by Hoffman. Vote 3-0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Approval of 2026 Liquor License
Approve the 2026 Liquor License for Carver Gas Corp
Approve the 2026 Liquor License for Carver Gas Corp
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the 2026 Liquor License for Carver Gas Corp. by Ryan, second by Hoffman. Vote 3-0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Next Meeting
Adjourn at 6:17 pm
Adjourn at 6:17 pm
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn at 6:17 pm by Ryan, second by Hoffman. Vote 3-0.” (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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