MassVoter.com← Carver Select BoardCarver Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
April 21, 2026
18 recorded votes, 2 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
During the meeting:
- Sarah Hewins arrived late (5:07pm).
Every vote, in order
Go into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L., Ch. 30A, 21 (a)(2) to discuss contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Fire Chief) and Sec 21 (a)(3)to discuss strategy with respect to the...
Go into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L., Ch. 30A, 21 (a)(2) to discuss contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Fire Chief) and Sec 21 (a)(3)to discuss strategy with respect to the litigation (MIIA and Cranberry Point) and discuss contract negotiations with collective bargaining (Clerical Union) as the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the Town then to return to open session
Sarah Hewins had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Motion to go into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L., Ch. 30A, 21 (a)(2) to discuss contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Fire Chief) and Sec 21 (a)(3)to discuss strategy with respect to the litigation (MIIA and Cranberry Point) and discuss contract negotiations with collective bargaining (Clerical Union) as the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the Town then to return to open session by Ryan, second by Hoffman. Roll Call: Affirmative - Cotter, Ryan, Townsend, Hoffman.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Ratify Fire Chief Contract
Ratify the contract for the new Fire Chief, Eric Germaine as of 9/28/2026
Ratify the contract for the new Fire Chief, Eric Germaine as of 9/28/2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to ratify the contract for the new Fire Chief, Eric Germaine as of 9/28/2026 and was seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Police Officer Appointments
Appoint Officers Algimantas Harrell and Rudy Helbock
Appoint Officers Algimantas Harrell and Rudy Helbock
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to appoint Officers Algimantas Harrell and Rudy Helbock and was seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Appoint Sean Lewis to SRPEDD for 5/31/2026 through 6/1/2027
Appoint Sean Lewis to SRPEDD for 5/31/2026 through 6/1/2027
From the minutes
“Ms. Hewins made a motion to appoint Sean Lewis to SRPEDD for 5/31/2026 through 6/1/2027 was seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Vote 5 to 0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Public Hearing - Three Sips Brewing LLC All-Alcohol License Hearing
Open the public hearing
Open the public hearing
From the minutes
“Motion to open the public hearing by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Mr. Cotter. Vote 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Cotter)
Grant an indoor only all-alcohol license to Three Sips LLC and remove the gate until the proper gate is installed and the public hearing to be continued to May 5th
Grant an indoor only all-alcohol license to Three Sips LLC and remove the gate until the proper gate is installed and the public hearing to be continued to May 5th
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to grant an indoor only all-alcohol license to Three Sips LLC and remove the gate until the proper gate is installed and seconded by Mr. Cotter and the public hearing to be continued to May 5th. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Cotter)
Extend the Common Victualler license for indoor use only for Three Sips LLC
Extend the Common Victualler license for indoor use only for Three Sips LLC
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to extend the Common Victualler license for indoor use only for Three Sips LLC seconded by Mr. Cotter. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Cotter)
Extend the Entertainment license for indoor use only for Three Sips LLC
Extend the Entertainment license for indoor use only for Three Sips LLC
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to extend the Entertainment license for indoor use only for Three Sips LLC seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Approve the Common Victualler License for Get In My Belly, LLC
Approve the Common Victualler License for Get In My Belly, LLC
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Ryan to approve the Common Victualler License for Get In My Belly, LLC and was seconded by Mr. Cotter. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Cotter)
Personnel Code Updates
That the Board vote to engage in the process to change the health insurance benefits under M.G.L c. 32B, 21 through 23
That the Board vote to engage in the process to change the health insurance benefits under M.G.L c. 32B, 21 through 23
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion that the Board vote to engage in the process to change the health insurance benefits under M.G.L c. 32B, 21 through 23 and was seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Approval of Minutes & Requests
Approve the March 30, 2026, Select Board meeting minutes
Approve the March 30, 2026, Select Board meeting minutes
Yes: Cotter, Hoffman, Ryan, TownsendAbstained: Hewins
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to approve the March 30, 2026, Select Board meeting minutes and was seconded by Mr. Cotter. Vote: 4 to 0 (abstained Hewins).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Cotter)
Approve the March 31, 2026, Select Board meeting minutes
Approve the March 31, 2026, Select Board meeting minutes
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to approve the March 31, 2026, Select Board meeting minutes and was seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Approve the March 31, 2026, Executive Session minutes not for release
Approve the March 31, 2026, Executive Session minutes not for release
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to approve the March 31, 2026, Executive Session minutes not for release and was seconded by Mr. Cotter. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Cotter)
Request to Use Town Property
Approve the use of Shurtleff Park by CAPT Pals Preschool on May 29, 2026
Approve the use of Shurtleff Park by CAPT Pals Preschool on May 29, 2026
From the minutes
“Ms. Hewins made a motion to approve the use of Shurtleff Park by CAPT Pals Preschool on May 29, 2026, and was seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Vote 5 to 0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Approve the use of Shurtleff Park by Carver Recreation Committee on June 18, 2026, and August 23, 2026
Approve the use of Shurtleff Park by Carver Recreation Committee on June 18, 2026, and August 23, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Cotter made a motion to approve the use of Shurtleff Park by Carver Recreation Committee on June 18, 2026, and August 23, 2026, and was seconded by Mr. Ryan. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Cotter, second: Ryan)
Request to Use Town Owned Property
Approve the use of Sampsons Pond on June 13, 2026
Approve the use of Sampsons Pond on June 13, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoffman made a motion to approve the use of Sampsons Pond on June 13, 2026, and was seconded by Mr. Ryan. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Ryan)
For approval
Approve the 9th Annual Harvest Triathlon on June 7, 2026
Approve the 9th Annual Harvest Triathlon on June 7, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the 9th Annual Harvest Triathlon on June 7, 2026, was made by Mr. Hoffman and seconded by Mr. Cotter. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Cotter)
Next Meeting
Adjourn at 7:50 pm
Adjourn at 7:50 pm
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoffman made a motion to adjourn at 7:50 pm and was 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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