MassVoter.com← Carver Select BoardCarver Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
April 10, 2026
4 recorded votes, 1 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
For Hewins to have the role of Chair for this meeting
For Hewins to have the role of Chair for this meeting
From the minutes
“Motion for Hewins to have the role of Chair for this meeting by Hoffman, second by Cotter. Roll Call: Affirmative - Townsend, Ryan, Hoffman, Cotter, Hewins.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Cotter)
Approve that MIIA health benefits trust for Carver FY27 July 1, 2026 - June 30 2027 outlining the monthly contribution rates
Approve that MIIA health benefits trust for Carver FY27 July 1, 2026 - June 30 2027 outlining the monthly contribution rates. Hoffman looked for clarification, that the Town has a two year commitment but these rates are just for FY27. New rates will be provided for the second year and Shillue confirmed. Ryan asked dental was included or is that a separate vote. Shillue explained that there could be a separate vote on the dental rates, which is a 7% increase. Amended motion to include the Dental by Hoffman, second by Ryan
From the minutes
“Motion to approve that MIIA health benefits trust for Carver FY27 July 1, 2026 - June 30 2027 outlining the monthly contribution rates by Hoffman, second by Ryan. Hoffman looked for clarification, that the Town has a two year commitment but these rates are just for FY27. New rates will be provided for the second year and Shillue confirmed. Ryan asked dental was included or is that a separate vote. Shillue explained that there could be a separate vote on the dental rates, which is a 7% increase. Amended motion to include the Dental by Hoffman, second by Ryan. Roll Call: Affirmative - Cotter, Hoffman, Ryan, Townsend, Hewins.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Ryan)
Roll Call: Affirmative - Cotter, Hoffman, Ryan, Townsend, Hewins
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the paperwork on behalf of the Board
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the paperwork on behalf of the Board
From the minutes
“Motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the paperwork on behalf of the Board by Hoffman, second by Cotter. Roll Call: Affirmative - Cotter, Hewins, Hoffman, Ryan, Townsend.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Cotter)
Next Meeting
Adjourn at 8:46am
Adjourn at 8:46am
The roll call lists Jim Hoffman, John Cotter, Sarah Hewins and Dan Ryan voting yes, but does not list Mark Townsend, who was present. Individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn at 8:46am by Hoffman, second by Cotter. Roll Call: Hoffman, Cotter, Hewins, Ryan.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Cotter)
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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