MassVoter.com← Carver Select BoardCarver Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
June 16, 2026
19 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mark Townsend, Dan Ryan, Sarah Hewins, John Cotter, Jim Elliman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Go into Executive session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3), to discuss the status of pending litigation with Town Counsel, including the following matters, if discussing the matters in open...
Go into Executive session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3), to discuss the status of pending litigation with Town Counsel, including the following matters, if discussing the matters in open session will have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating position and the Chair so declares: United Protestant Parish of Carver vs. Town of Carver, Plymouth Superior Court, C.A. No. 2683CV00022; Attorney General v. Town of Carver, Suffolk Superior Court, C.A. No. 2684CV01273; Margaret Sheehan v. Town of Carver and others, United States District Court No. 24-cv-12347-ADB; Coppenrath v. Earth Removal Committee and E.J. Pontiff Cranberries, Inc. Plymouth Superior Court No. 2483CV00305, Appeals Court No. 2025-P-0340 Save the Pine Barrens v. Zoning Board of Appeals, Plymouth Superior Court No. 2483CV00644 Route 44 Development, LLC v. Town of Carver, et al., Massachusetts Land Court No. 25 PS 000344 By Ryan
From the minutes
“Motion to go into Executive session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3), to discuss the status of pending litigation with Town Counsel, including the following matters, if discussing the matters in open session will have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating position and the Chair so declares: United Protestant Parish of Carver vs. Town of Carver, Plymouth Superior Court, C.A. No. 2683CV00022; Attorney General v. Town of Carver, Suffolk Superior Court, C.A. No. 2684CV01273; Margaret Sheehan v. Town of Carver and others, United States District Court No. 24-cv-12347-ADB; Coppenrath v. Earth Removal Committee and E.J. Pontiff Cranberries, Inc. Plymouth Superior Court No. 2483CV00305, Appeals Court No. 2025-P-0340 Save the Pine Barrens v. Zoning Board of Appeals, Plymouth Superior Court No. 2483CV00644 Route 44 Development, LLC v. Town of Carver , et al., Massachusetts Land Court No. 25 PS 000344 By Ryan, second by Hewins. Roll Call: Affirmative - Elliman, Hewins, Townsend, Ryan, Cotter.” (second: Hewins)
Promote Krista-Jean Harrell & Joshua McDermott to sergeants
Promote Krista-Jean Harrell & Joshua McDermott to sergeants
From the minutes
“Motion to promote Krista-Jean Harrell & Joshua McDermott to sergeants by Ryan, second by Cotter Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Cotter)
Appoint Michael Shaw to Police Officer
Appoint Michael Shaw to Police Officer
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Michael Shaw to Police Officer by Ryan, second by Hewins Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Approve the Lakeville Animal Shelter Agreement
Approve the Lakeville Animal Shelter Agreement
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Lakeville Animal Shelter Agreement by Ryan, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Appoint Karl Miller to the three-year term
Appoint Karl Miller to the three-year term
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Karl Miller to the three-year term by Cotter, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Cotter, second: Hewins)
Appoint Joe Miksch to the two-year term
Appoint Joe Miksch to the two-year term. Hewins stated that this commission needs more openings
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Joe Miksch to the two-year term by Ryan, second by Hewins. Hewins stated that this commission needs more openings. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Earth Removal - 1 opening for a 2-year term
Appoint Patricia Killeen to the Earth Removal Committee for term through June 30, 2026 & July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2028
Appoint Patricia Killeen to the Earth Removal Committee for term through June 30, 2026 & July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Patricia Killeen to the Earth Removal Committee by Ryan for term through June 30, 2026 & July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2028, second by Cotter. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Cotter)
Recommend Dan Ryan to the Plymouth Airport Community Advisory Committee for a 3year term
Recommend Dan Ryan to the Plymouth Airport Community Advisory Committee for a 3year term
From the minutes
“Motion to recommend Dan Ryan to the Plymouth Airport Community Advisory Committee for a 3year term by Cotter, second by Elliman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Cotter, second: Elliman)
Public Hearing
Open the Public Hearing
Open the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion to open the Public Hearing by Ryan, second by Cotter. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Cotter)
Close hearing at 7:23PM
Close hearing at 7:23PM
From the minutes
“Motion to close hearing by Ryan at 7:23PM, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Approve application to EOHLC for determination of eligibility for a proposed Smart Growth Zoning District under MGL Chapter 40R. Cotter asked if there is an overlay district in North Carver Water...
Approve application to EOHLC for determination of eligibility for a proposed Smart Growth Zoning District under MGL Chapter 40R. Cotter asked if there is an overlay district in North Carver Water for commercial only. Hewins stated that it is a 43D but that is expedited zoning
From the minutes
“Motion to approve application to EOHLC for determination of eligibility for a proposed Smart Growth Zoning District under MGL Chapter 40R by Ryan, second by Hewins. Cotter asked if there is an overlay district in North Carver Water for commercial only. Hewins stated that it is a 43D but that is expedited zoning. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Guidelines for Conduct of Boards and Committee - postpone
For the Select Board to remove the Code of Civil Conduct Policy
For the Select Board to remove the Code of Civil Conduct Policy
From the minutes
“Motion for the Select Board to remove the Code of Civil Conduct Policy by Ryan, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Town Administrator Update
Approve: Town Administrator Update
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Ryan, second by Cotter Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Cotter)
Approval of Executive Session minutes
Approve: Approval of Executive Session minutes
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Ryan, second by Cotter Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Cotter)
Request for One Day Special License
Approve: Request for One Day Special License
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Ryan, second by Hewins Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
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 Hewins Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
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 Cotter, second by Hewins Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Cotter, 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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