MassVoter.com← Carver Select BoardCarver Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
May 5, 2026
18 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mark Townsend, Dan Ryan, John Cotter, Sarah Hewins, Jim Elliman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Reorganization of Board
Nominate Townsend for Chair
Nominate Townsend for Chair
Yes: Cotter, Elliman, Hewins, RyanAbstained: Townsend
From the minutes
“Motion by Ryan to nominate Townsend for Chair, second by Cotter. Roll Call: Cotter, Ryan, Hewins, Elliman (Townsend abstained) Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Cotter)
Go into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L., Ch. 30A, 21 (a)(3) to discuss contract negotiations with collective bargaining (Clerical Union) & M.G.L., Ch. 30A, 21 (a)(2) to discuss contract...
Go into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L., Ch. 30A, 21 (a)(3) to discuss contract negotiations with collective bargaining (Clerical Union) & M.G.L., Ch. 30A, 21 (a)(2) to discuss contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Chief of Police) 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
From the minutes
“Motion to go into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L., Ch. 30A, 21 (a)(3) to discuss contract negotiations with collective bargaining (Clerical Union) & M.G.L., Ch. 30A, 21 (a)(2) to discuss contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Chief of Police) 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 Hewins, second by Ryan. Roll Call: Cotter, Ryan, Townsend, Hewins, Elliman.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Ryan)
Ratify the Chief of Policy Contract
Ratify the contract for the new Chief of Police Matt Rayner as approved in Executive Session
Ratify the contract for the new Chief of Police Matt Rayner as approved in Executive Session
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to ratify the contract for the new Chief of Police Matt Rayner as approved in Executive Session and was seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Ratify Clerical Union contract
Ratify the contract for the new Clerical Union Contract as of approved in Executive Session
Ratify the contract for the new Clerical Union Contract as of approved in Executive Session
Yes: Elliman, Hewins, Ryan, TownsendNo: Cotter
From the minutes
“Ms. Hewins made a motion to ratify the contract for the new Clerical Union Contract as of approved in Executive Session and was seconded by Mr. Ryan. Vote: 4 to 1 (Cotter).” (Motion: Hewins, second: Ryan)
Appointment of Special Police Officer
Appoint Dennis Rizzuto as a Special Police Officer as of May 17, 2026
Appoint Dennis Rizzuto as a Special Police Officer as of May 17, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Hewins made a motion to appoint Dennis Rizzuto as a Special Police Officer as of May 17, 2026, and was seconded by Mr. Ryan. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Ryan)
Approve the Determination of Consent
Approve the Determination of Consent
From the minutes
“Ms. Hewins made a motion to approve the Determination of Consent and was seconded by Mr. Ryan. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Ryan)
Approval of intermunicipal agreement for shared clinician services
Approve the intermunicipal agreement
To approve the intermunicipal agreement
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Ryan and was seconded by Ms. Hewins to approve the intermunicipal agreement. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Sips Brewing Company LLC located at 145 South Main Street
Approve the All-Alcohol License for indoor and outdoor use
Approve the All-Alcohol License for indoor and outdoor use
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to approve the All-Alcohol License for indoor and outdoor use and was seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Common Victualler License
Approve the Common Victualler License for indoor and outdoor use
Approve the Common Victualler License for indoor and outdoor use
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to approve the Common Victualler License for indoor and outdoor use and was seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Entertainment License
Approve the Entertainment License for indoor and outdoor use
Approve the Entertainment License for indoor and outdoor use
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to approve the Entertainment License for indoor and outdoor use and was seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Approve as outlined
Approve as outlined
Yes: Elliman, Hewins, Ryan, TownsendNo: Cotter
From the minutes
“Ms. Hewins made a motion to approve as outlined and seconded by Mr. Ryan. Vote: 4 to 1 (Cotter).” (Motion: Hewins, second: Ryan)
Joint Transportation Planning Group
Appoint John Woods with an alternate of Chris Vincent
Appoint John Woods with an alternate of Chris Vincent
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint John Woods with an alternate of Chris Vincent was made by Mr. Hewins and seconded by Mr. Ryan. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Ryan)
Approval of Old Colony Elder Services Board of Directors
Appoint Connie Kelly
Appoint Connie Kelly
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Connie Kelly was made by Ms. Hewins and seconded by Mr. Ryan. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Ryan)
Economic Development Committee
Appoint James Elliman to the Economic Development Committee
Appoint James Elliman to the Economic Development Committee
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint James Elliman to the Economic Development Committee was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Mr. Cotter. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Cotter)
Approval of Minutes & Requests
Approve April 10, 2026, Select Board meeting minutes
Approve April 10, 2026, Select Board meeting minutes
The minutes give the count (4-0) and name Jim Elliman, but do not say whether this member voted no or abstained, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to approve April 10, 2026, Select Board meeting minutes and was seconded by Mr. Cotter. Vote: 4 to 0 (Elliman).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Cotter)
Approve the April 21, 2026, Select Board meeting minutes
Approve the April 21, 2026, Select Board meeting minutes
The minutes give the count (4-0) and name Jim Elliman, but do not say whether this member voted no or abstained, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to approve the April 21, 2026, Select Board meeting minutes and was seconded by Mr. Cotter. Vote: 4 to 0 (Elliman).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Cotter)
Approve the April 21, 2026, Executive Session minutes not for release
Approve the April 21, 2026, Executive Session minutes not for release
The minutes give the count (4-0) and name Jim Elliman, but do not say whether this member voted no or abstained, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to approve the April 21, 2026, Executive Session minutes not for release and was seconded by Mr. Cotter. Vote: 4 to 0 (Elliman).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Cotter)
Next Meeting
Adjourn at 7:38 pm
Adjourn at 7:38 pm
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to adjourn at 7:38 pm and was seconded by Mr. Cotter. Vote 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, 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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