MassVoter.com← Carver Select BoardCarver Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
March 17, 2026
35 recorded votes, 10 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
Appoint Marc Duphily as Special Office
Appoint Marc Duphily as Special Office
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to appoint Marc Duphily as Special Office and was seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Appoint Sargent Bryan Berriault as the Deputy Police Chief pending contract negotiations
Appoint Sargent Bryan Berriault as the Deputy Police Chief pending contract negotiations
From the minutes
“Ms. Hewins made a motion to appoint Sargent Bryan Berriault as the Deputy Police Chief pending contract negotiations and was seconded by Mr. Ryan. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Ryan)
Appointment of Agricultural Commission
Appoint Joshua and Loretta Stockton to the Agricultural Commission
Appoint Joshua and Loretta Stockton to the Agricultural Commission
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to appoint Joshua and Loretta Stockton to the Agricultural Commission and was seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Issue a new temporary Alcohol Beverage License that will be valid through April 21, 2026, contingent on the Building Inspector providing a letter that the fence is inspected and suitable for the...
Issue a new temporary Alcohol Beverage License that will be valid through April 21, 2026, contingent on the Building Inspector providing a letter that the fence is inspected and suitable for the site on April 15th
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to issue a new temporary Alcohol Beverage License that will be valid through April 21, 2026, contingent on the Building Inspector providing a letter that the fence is inspected and suitable for the site on April 15th and seconded by Mr. Cotter. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Cotter)
Issue a new temporary Common Victualler License that will be valid through April 21, 2026, contingent on the Building Inspector providing a letter that the fence is inspected and suitable for the...
Issue a new temporary Common Victualler License that will be valid through April 21, 2026, contingent on the Building Inspector providing a letter that the fence is inspected and suitable for the site on April 15th
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to issue a new temporary Common Victualler License that will be valid through April 21, 2026, contingent on the Building Inspector providing a letter that the fence is inspected and suitable for the site on April 15th and seconded by Mr. Cotter. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Cotter)
Issue a new temporary Entertainment License that will be valid through April 21, 2026, contingent on the Building Inspector providing a letter that the fence is inspected and suitable for the site...
Issue a new temporary Entertainment License that will be valid through April 21, 2026, contingent on the Building Inspector providing a letter that the fence is inspected and suitable for the site on April 15th
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to issue a new temporary Entertainment License that will be valid through April 21, 2026, contingent on the Building Inspector providing a letter that the fence is inspected and suitable for the site on April 15th and seconded by Mr. Cotter. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Cotter)
Close the public hearing
Close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to close the public hearing and was seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Vote 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Article 1
Put Article 1 on the Warrant
Put Article 1 on the Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to put Article 1 on the Warrant and was seconded by Mr. Cotter. Vote 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Cotter)
Recommend Article 1
Recommend Article 1
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to recommend Article 1 and was seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Article 2
Put Article 2 on the Warrant
Put Article 2 on the Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to put Article 2 on the Warrant and was seconded by Mr. Cotter. Vote 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Cotter)
Recommend Article 2
Recommend Article 2
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to recommend Article 2 and was seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Article 3
Put Article 3 on the warrant
Put Article 3 on the warrant
Yes: Hewins, RyanNo: Cotter, Hoffman, Townsend
From the minutes
“Ms. Hewins made a motion to put Article 3 on the warrant and seconded by Mr. Ryan. Vote: 2 to 3 (Cotter/ Townsend/Hoffman).” (Motion: Hewins, second: Ryan)
Not to exercise the option to purchase
Not to exercise the option to purchase
Yes: Cotter, Hoffman, Ryan, TownsendNo: Hewins
From the minutes
“motion not to exercise the option to purchase and it was seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Vote: 4 to 1 (Hewins).” (second: Hoffman)
Town Meeting Articles April7, 2026
Add Articles 1 and 2 to the Warrant
Add Articles 1 and 2 to the Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to add Articles 1 and 2 to the Warrant and was seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Vote 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Article 2
Reconsider Article 2
Reconsider Article 2
Yes: Hewins, Hoffman, Ryan, TownsendNo: Cotter
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to reconsider Article 2 and was seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Vote: 4 to 1 (Cotter).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Put Article 2 on the warrant as modified
Put Article 2 on the warrant as modified
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to put Article 2 on the warrant as modified and was seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Recommend Article 2
Recommend Article 2
Yes: Hewins, Hoffman, Ryan, TownsendNo: Cotter
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to recommend Article 2 and was seconded by Ms. Hewins. 4 to 1 (Cotter).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Article 6
Reconsider Article 6
Reconsider Article 6
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to reconsider Article 6 and it was seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Vote 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Add Article 6 to the Warrant
Add Article 6 to the Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to add Article 6 to the Warrant and was seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Vote 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Recommend Article 6
Recommend Article 6
Yes: Hoffman, Ryan, TownsendNo: CotterThe minutes say Sarah Hewins did not vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan recommended Article 6 and was seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Vote 3 to 1 (Cotter against / Hewins did not vote).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Article 8
Add Article 8 to the Warrant
Add Article 8 to the Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to add Article 8 to the Warrant and was seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Recommend Article 8
Recommend Article 8
Yes: Hewins, Hoffman, Ryan, TownsendNo: Cotter
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to recommend Article 8 and was seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote: 4 to 1 (Cotter).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Article 7
Add Article 7 to the warrant
Add Article 7 to the warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to add Article 7 to the warrant and was seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
That the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1.510,295 to supplement the Fiscal 2027 Health Insurance Budget as described in the Warrant
That the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1.510,295 to supplement the Fiscal 2027 Health Insurance Budget as described in the Warrant
Yes: Hewins, Hoffman, Ryan, TownsendNo: Cotter
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion that the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1.510,295 to supplement the Fiscal 2027 Health Insurance Budget as described in the Warrant and was seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote 4 to 1 (Cotter).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
That the Town vote to transfer the sum of $1,465,785 from Fiscal Year 2026 Free Cash to supplement the Fiscal Year 2026 Health Insurance Budget as described in the Warrant
That the Town vote to transfer the sum of $1,465,785 from Fiscal Year 2026 Free Cash to supplement the Fiscal Year 2026 Health Insurance Budget as described in the Warrant
Yes: Hewins, Hoffman, Ryan, TownsendNo: Cotter
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion that the Town vote to transfer the sum of $1,465,785 from Fiscal Year 2026 Free Cash to supplement the Fiscal Year 2026 Health Insurance Budget as described in the Warrant and was seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote 4 to 1 (Cotter).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
That the Town transfer the sum of $1,023,920 from the Town General Stabilization Fund to supplement the Fiscal Year 2026 Health Insurance budget as described in the Warrant
That the Town transfer the sum of $1,023,920 from the Town General Stabilization Fund to supplement the Fiscal Year 2026 Health Insurance budget as described in the Warrant
Yes: Hewins, Hoffman, Ryan, TownsendNo: Cotter
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion that the Town transfer the sum of $1,023,920 from the Town General Stabilization Fund to supplement the Fiscal Year 2026 Health Insurance budget as described in the Warrant and was seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote 4 to 1 (Cotter).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Article 12
Put Article 12 on the Warrant
Put Article 12 on the Warrant
From the minutes
“Ms. Hewins made a motion to put Article 12 on the Warrant and was seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Recommend Article 12
Recommend Article 12
From the minutes
“Ms. Hewins made a motion to recommend Article 12 and was seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Article 5
Reconsider Article 5
Reconsider Article 5
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to reconsider Article 5 and was seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Vote 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Put Article 5 on the Warrant
Put Article 5 on the Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to put Article 5 on the Warrant and was seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Recommend Article 5
Recommend Article 5
Yes: Hewins, Ryan, TownsendNo: Cotter, Hoffman
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to recommend Article 5 and was seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote: 3 to 2 (Cotter and Hoffman).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
That all Articles have been reviewed for the Warrant and recommended
That all Articles have been reviewed for the Warrant and recommended
From the minutes
“Ms. Hewins made a motion that all Articles have been reviewed for the Warrant and recommended and was seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Vote 5 to 0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
School Committee Member
Add the School Superintendent Scott Knief and a School Committee member on the Capital Funding Working Group
Add the School Superintendent Scott Knief and a School Committee member on the Capital Funding Working Group
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoffman made a motion to add the School Superintendent Scott Knief and a School Committee member on the Capital Funding Working Group and was seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote 5 to 0.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Hewins)
Withdraw from the Gateway Health Group and for Mr. Cannon to give notice prior to April 1, 2026
Withdraw from the Gateway Health Group and for Mr. Cannon to give notice prior to April 1, 2026
From the minutes
“Ms. Hewins made a motion to withdraw from the Gateway Health Group and for Mr. Cannon to give notice prior to April 1, 2026, and was seconded by Mr. Ryan. Vote 5 to 0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Ryan)
Next Meeting
Adjourn at 8:00 pm
Adjourn at 8:00 pm
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to adjourn at 8:00 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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