MassVoter.com← Carver Select BoardCarver Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
March 31, 2026
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mark Townsend, Dan Ryan, Sarah Hewins, Jim Hoffman, John Cotter
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Citizens Participation
De-certify the old Accuvote Tabulators
De-certify the old Accuvote Tabulators
From the minutes
“Motion to de-certify the old Accuvote Tabulators by Ryan, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Adopt/certify the new image cast Tabulators that are to be used at Elections going forward
Adopt/certify the new image cast Tabulators that are to be used at Elections going forward
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt/certify the new image cast Tabulators that are to be used at Elections going forward by Ryan, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Go into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, Sec. 21(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Gateway Health Group) the chair declares that an open meeting may have a...
Go into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, Sec. 21(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Gateway Health Group) the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the Town and 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 (Gateway Health Group) the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the Town and return to open session by Hewins second by Hoffman Roll Call: Affirmative - Cotter, Ryan, Townsend, Hoffman, Hewins.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Sign and adopt the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association health benefits Trust Agreement for the Town of Carver signed with MIIA
Sign and adopt the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association health benefits Trust Agreement for the Town of Carver signed with MIIA
From the minutes
“Motion to sign and adopt the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association health benefits Trust Agreement for the Town of Carver signed with MIIA by Ryan, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Approval of Minutes
Approve: Approval of Minutes
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Ryan, second by Cotter. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Cotter)
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Ryan, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Ryan, second by Cotter. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Cotter)
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Ryan, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Approval of Executive Session Minutes and not for release - March 17, 2026
Approve: Approval of Executive Session Minutes and not for release - March 17, 2026
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Ryan, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Next Meeting
Go into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, Sec. 21(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Cranberry Point) and Ch. 30A, §21 (a)(2) to discuss contract negotiations...
Go into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, Sec. 21(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Cranberry Point) and Ch. 30A, §21 (a)(2) to discuss contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Fire Chief) as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares, and not to return to open session at 7:08pm
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) and Ch. 30A, §21 (a)(2) to discuss contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Fire Chief) as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares, and not to return to open session at 7:08pm by Hoffman, second by Hewins Roll Call: Hewins, Hoffman, Townsend, Ryan, Cotter.” (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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