MassVoter.com← Carver Select BoardCarver Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
January 6, 2026
14 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mark Townsend, Dan Ryan, John Cotter, Sarah Hewins, Jim Hoffman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Go into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L., Ch. 30A, 21 (a)(2) to discuss contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (Chief of Police) if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the...
Go into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L., Ch. 30A, 21 (a)(2) to discuss contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (Chief of Police) if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares, 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) if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares, and to return to open session by Ryan, second by Hoffman. Roll Call: Cotter, Ryan, Townsend, Hoffman Hewins Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Citizens Participation
Ratify the Chief of Police Contract
Ratify the Chief of Police Contract
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Ryan to ratify the Chief of Police Contract and seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Request for Common Victualler License
Approve the request for Common Victualler License for Carver's First Pizza, LLC dba Georgio's House of Pizza located at 105 Main Street
Approve the request for Common Victualler License for Carver's First Pizza, LLC dba Georgio's House of Pizza located at 105 Main Street
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the request for Common Victualler License for Carver's First Pizza, LLC dba Georgio's House of Pizza located at 105 Main Street by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Mr. Cotter. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Cotter)
Reaffirm the current split of 68.4 % for the school and 31.6% for the town in the Financial Management Policies
Reaffirm the current split of 68.4 % for the school and 31.6% for the town in the Financial Management Policies
From the minutes
“A motion was made to Reaffirm the current split of 68.4 % for the school and 31.6% for the town in the Financial Management Policies by Ms. Hewins and was seconded by Mr. Ryan. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Ryan)
Approve the Class II Used Car License: Carver Gas Corp located at 249 Tremont St
Approve the Class II Used Car License: Carver Gas Corp located at 249 Tremont St
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the Class II Used Car License: Carver Gas Corp located at 249 Tremont St by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Close the public hearing
Close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Motion to close the public hearing by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Approval of Meeting Minutes of December 16, 2025
Approve the Select Board meeting minutes from December 16, 2025
Approve the Select Board meeting minutes from December 16, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Select Board meeting minutes from December 16, 2025, was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Approval of Meeting Minutes of December 23, 2025
Approve the Select Board meeting minutes from December 23, 2025
Approve the Select Board meeting minutes from December 23, 2025
Yes: Cotter, Hoffman, Ryan, TownsendAbstained: Hewins
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Select Board meeting minutes from December 23, 2025, was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Vote: 4 to 0 (Ms. Hewin abstained).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Approval of the Executive Session Meeting Minutes from December 16th 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: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Approval of the Executive Session Meeting Minutes from December 23rd not for release
Approve the Executive Session meeting minutes, not for release
Approve the Executive Session meeting minutes, not for release
Yes: Cotter, Hoffman, Ryan, TownsendAbstained: Hewins
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 (Ms. Hewins abstained).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Approval of revised Meeting Minutes of December 2, 2025
Approve the revised Select Board meeting minutes from December 2, 2025
Approve the revised Select Board meeting minutes from December 2, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the revised Select Board meeting minutes from December 2, 2025, was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Approval of the Annual Bike MS
Approve the Annual Bike MS event on June 27, 2026,. Amended for motion was made by Mr. Hoffman to approve with police approval and seconded by Mr. Ryan
Approve the Annual Bike MS event on June 27, 2026,. Amended for motion was made by Mr. Hoffman to approve with police approval and seconded by Mr. Ryan
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Annual Bike MS event on June 27, 2026, was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Amended for motion was made by Mr. Hoffman to approve with police approval and seconded by Mr. Ryan Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Request for a One Day Special Liquor License
Approve a One Day Special Liquor License for Carver Sportsman's Club for February 6, 2026, with an alternate date of February 13, 2026
Approve a One Day Special Liquor License for Carver Sportsman's Club for February 6, 2026, with an alternate date of February 13, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion to approve a One Day Special Liquor License for Carver Sportsman's Club was made by Mr. Ryan seconded by Mr. Hoffman for February 6, 2026, with an alternate date of February 13, 2026. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Next Meeting
Adjourn at 7:00 pm
Adjourn at 7:00 pm
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoffman made a motion to adjourn at 7:00 pm, seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote 5 to 0.” (Motion: Hoffman, 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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