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March 10, 2026
22 recorded votes, 3 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 collective bargaining and litigation regarding the Gateway Health Group and the chair declares...
Go into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L., Ch. 30A, 21 (a)(3) to discuss strategy with regards to collective bargaining and litigation regarding the Gateway Health Group and the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or 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 collective bargaining and litigation regarding the Gateway Health Group and the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigation position of the Town then to return to open session by Ryan, second by Hoffman. Roll Call: Affirmative - Hewins, Cotter, Townsend, Ryan, Hoffman.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Authorize demolishing the building and remove the debris with notification to the Conservation and Historic commission
Authorize demolishing the building and remove the debris with notification to the Conservation and Historic commission
From the minutes
“Motion to authorize demolishing the building and remove the debris with notification to the Conservation and Historic commission was made by Ms. Hewins was seconded by Mr. Ryan. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Ryan)
Approve the Capital Funding internal work group as specified above
Approve the Capital Funding internal work group as specified above
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to approve the Capital Funding internal work group as specified above and was seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Nominate John Cotter
Nominate John Cotter
From the minutes
“Ms. Hewins made a motion to nominate John Cotter and was seconded by Mr. Ryan. Vote 5 to 0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Ryan)
Nominate Dan Ryan
Nominate Dan Ryan
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoffman made a motion to nominate Dan Ryan and was seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote 5 to 0.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Hewins)
Deadline date for submission of articles
Approve the Special Town Meeting and article submission deadline
Approve the Special Town Meeting and article submission deadline
From the minutes
“Ms. Hewins made a motion to approve the Special Town Meeting and article submission deadline and was seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Vote 5 to 0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Article
Approve Article Two as set forth in the Warrant
Approve Article Two as set forth in the Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to approve Article Two as set forth in the Warrant and was seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Vote 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Recommend Article Two as written
Recommend Article Two as written
Yes: Hewins, Hoffman, Ryan, TownsendNo: Cotter
From the minutes
“motion to recommend Article Two as written and was seconded by Mr. Ryan. Vote 4 to 1 (Mr. Cotter).” (second: Ryan)
Article 3
Approve Article Three as set forth in the Warrant
Approve Article Three as set forth in the Warrant
From the minutes
“Ms. Hewins made a motion to approve Article Three as set forth in the Warrant and was seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Vote 5 to 0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Recommend Article Three as written
Recommend Article Three as written
From the minutes
“motion to recommend Article Three as written and was seconded by Mr. Ryan. Vote 5 to 0.” (second: Ryan)
Article 4
Approve Article Four as set forth in the Warrant
Approve Article Four as set forth in the Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to approve Article Four as set forth in the Warrant and was seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Recommend Article Four as written
Recommend Article Four as written
From the minutes
“motion to recommend Article Four as written and was seconded by Mr. Ryan. Vote 5 to 0.” (second: Ryan)
Article 9
Approve Article Nine as set forth in the Warrant
Approve Article Nine as set forth in the Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to approve Article Nine as set forth in the Warrant and was seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Recommend Article Nine as written
Recommend Article Nine as written
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to recommend Article Nine as written and was seconded by Mr. Hewins. Vote 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Article 10
Approve Article Ten as set forth in the Warrant
Approve Article Ten as set forth in the Warrant
From the minutes
“Ms. Hewins made a motion to approve Article Ten as set forth in the Warrant and was seconded by Mr. Ryan. Vote 5 to 0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Ryan)
Recommend Article Ten as written
Recommend Article Ten as written
From the minutes
“Ms. Hewins made a motion to recommend Article Ten as written and was seconded by Mr. Ryan. Vote 5 to 0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Ryan)
Approve Article Eight as set forth in the Warrant
Approve Article Eight as set forth in the Warrant
From the minutes
“Ms. Hewins made a motion to approve Article Eight as set forth in the Warrant and was seconded by Mr. Ryan. Vote 5 to 0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Ryan)
Deviate from our financial policies and make transfer of $1,023,920 from the stabilization fund
Deviate from our financial policies and make transfer of $1,023,920 from the stabilization fund
Yes: Hewins, Hoffman, Ryan, TownsendNo: Cotter
From the minutes
“Ms. Hewins made a motion to deviate from our financial policies and make transfer of $1,023,920 from the stabilization fund and seconded by Mr. Ryan. Vote 4 to 1 (Mr. Cotter against).” (Motion: Hewins, second: Ryan)
Approval of Meeting Minutes from February 27h, 2026
Approve the Select Board meeting minutes from February 27, 2026
Approve the Select Board meeting minutes from February 27, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Select Board meeting minutes from February 27, 2026, was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Mr. Hewins. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Approval of Executive Session Meeting Minutes not for release from March 3, 2026
Approve the Select Board Executive Session meeting minutes from March 3, 2026, not for release
Approve the Select Board Executive Session meeting minutes from March 3, 2026, not for release
Yes: Cotter, Hoffman, Ryan, TownsendAbstained: Hewins
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Select Board Executive Session meeting minutes from March 3, 2026, not for release was made by Mr. Cotter and seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Vote: 4 to 0 (Hewins abstained).” (Motion: Cotter, second: Hoffman)
March 14,2026 6PM-Midnight
Approve the One Day Special License for March 14, 2026 for the Carver Sportsman's Club
Approve the One Day Special License for March 14, 2026 for the Carver Sportsman's Club
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the One Day Special License for March 14, 2026 for the Carver Sportsman's Club was made by Mr. Cotter and seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Cotter, second: Hoffman)
Next Meeting
Adjourn at 8:05 pm
Adjourn at 8:05 pm
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoffman made a motion to adjourn at 8:05 pm, seconded by Mr. Ryan. Vote 5 to 0.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Ryan)
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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