MassVoter.com← Carver Select BoardCarver Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
February 3, 2026
7 recorded votes, 0 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)(3) to discuss strategy with regards to litigation (Cranberry Point) and the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental...
Go into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L., Ch. 30A, 21 (a)(3) to discuss strategy with regards to litigation (Cranberry Point) and the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the Town then to return to open session
From the minutes
“Motion to go into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L., Ch. 30A, 21 (a)(3) to discuss strategy with regards to litigation (Cranberry Point) and the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the Town then to return to open session by Ryan, second by Cotter. Roll Call: Affirmative - Cotter, Ryan, Townsend, Hoffman, Hewins.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Cotter)
Discussion about hiring the next Carver Fire Chief
For Carver to enter into contract negotiations to hire Deputy Eric Germaine as the next Fire Chief
For Carver to enter into contract negotiations to hire Deputy Eric Germaine as the next Fire Chief
From the minutes
“Ms. Hewins made a motion for Carver to enter into contract negotiations to hire Deputy Eric Germaine as the next Fire Chief and was seconded by Mr. Ryan. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Ryan)
Approve the KENO license application
Approve the KENO license application
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to approve the KENO license application and was seconded by Mr. Cotter. Vote 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Cotter)
#17
Refer Article 17 to the Planning Board
Refer Article 17 to the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Mr. Cotter made a motion to refer Article 17 to the Planning Board and seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Vote 5 to 0.” (Motion: Cotter, second: Hoffman)
Approval of Meeting Minutes from January 20th, 2026
Approve the Select Board meeting minutes from January 20, 2026
Approve the Select Board meeting minutes from January 20, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Select Board meeting minutes from January 20, 2026, was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Approval of the Best Buddies Challenge Bicycle Ride
Approve the Best Buddies Challenge Bicycle Ride on May 30,2026
Approve the Best Buddies Challenge Bicycle Ride on May 30,2026
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Best Buddies Challenge Bicycle Ride on May 30,2026 was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Next Meeting
Adjourn at 7:14 pm
Adjourn at 7:14 pm
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to adjourn at 7:14 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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