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August 4, 2026
14 recorded votes, 1 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
Go into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a)(2) to discuss contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (Town Administrator) if the chair declares that an open meeting may have...
Go into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a)(2) to discuss contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (Town Administrator) if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body
From the minutes
“Motion to go into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a)(2) to discuss contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (Town Administrator) if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body by Ryan, second by Cotter. Roll Call: Affirmative - Cotter, Ryan, Townsend, Hewins, Elliman.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Cotter)
Application for Agricultural Commission
Approve Chuck Meredith for the Agricultural Commission with a term ending June 30, 2029
Approve Chuck Meredith for the Agricultural Commission with a term ending June 30, 2029
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Chuck Meredith for the Agricultural Commission with a term ending June 30, 2029, was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Mr. Cotter. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Cotter)
Approve the State Primary Election Warrant for September 1, 2026
Approve the State Primary Election Warrant for September 1, 2026
The minutes record the vote as 3-0, but 5 members were present (Mark Townsend, Dan Ryan, John Cotter, Sarah Hewins and Jim Elliman), so it is not clear how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the State Primary Election Warrant for September 1, 2026, was made by Mr. Cotter and seconded by Mr. Elliman. Vote: 3 to 0 (2 recused).” (Motion: Cotter, second: Elliman)
Approve King Richard's Faire Traffic plan
Approve King Richard's Faire Traffic plan
From the minutes
“Motion to approve King Richard's Faire Traffic plan was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Approve the amended license as stated above to include the updated insurance binder and Order of conditions
Approve the amended license as stated above to include the updated insurance binder and Order of conditions
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the amended license as stated above to include the updated insurance binder and Order of conditions was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Approve the Application for One Day Special LicenseWine & Malt: Renaissance Foods, LLC & Sept. 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27; Oct. 3, 4, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 24 & 25 subject to the conditions...
Approve the Application for One Day Special LicenseWine & Malt: Renaissance Foods, LLC & Sept. 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27; Oct. 3, 4, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 24 & 25 subject to the conditions imposed on the Kings Richards Faire LLC with the updated certificate of liability insurance and updated Order of Conditions
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the Application for One Day Special LicenseWine & Malt: Renaissance Foods, LLC & Sept. 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27; Oct. 3, 4, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 24 & 25 subject to the conditions imposed on the Kings Richards Faire LLC with the updated certificate of liability insurance and updated Order of Conditions by Mr. Hewins and seconded by Mr. Ryan. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Ryan)
License
Approve the vote on Application for Common Victualler License: Renaissance Foods, LLC for the following dates: Sept. 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27; Oct. 3, 4, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 24 & 25 with...
Approve the vote on Application for Common Victualler License: Renaissance Foods, LLC for the following dates: Sept. 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27; Oct. 3, 4, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 24 & 25 with the updated order of conditions and liability insurance
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the vote on Application for Common Victualler License: Renaissance Foods, LLC for the following dates: Sept. 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27; Oct. 3, 4, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 24 & 25 with the updated order of conditions and liability insurance was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Approve the Application for Sunday License for Entertainment: King's Faire, LLC with the updated Order of Conditions and Liability Insurance binder
Approve the Application for Sunday License for Entertainment: King's Faire, LLC with the updated Order of Conditions and Liability Insurance binder
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the Application for Sunday License for Entertainment: King's Faire, LLC with the updated Order of Conditions and Liability Insurance binder by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Entertainment
Approve the Application for Entertainment License: King's Faire, LLC subject to the updated Order of Conditions and Insurance binder
Approve the Application for Entertainment License: King's Faire, LLC subject to the updated Order of Conditions and Insurance binder
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the Application for Entertainment License: King's Faire, LLC subject to the updated Order of Conditions and Insurance binder by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Approve the Determination of Consent of KP Law pursuant to Massachusetts Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 1.7 - Representation of Carver and Middleboro relative to potable was agreement
Approve the Determination of Consent of KP Law pursuant to Massachusetts Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 1.7 - Representation of Carver and Middleboro relative to potable was agreement
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Determination of Consent of KP Law pursuant to Massachusetts Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 1.7 - Representation of Carver and Middleboro relative to potable was agreement was made by Ms. Hewins and seconded by Mr. Ryan. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Ryan)
Appoint Eric Kinsherf as Temporary Town Accountant in accordance with Mass
Appoint Eric Kinsherf as Temporary Town Accountant in accordance with Mass. General Law Chapter 41, Section 55, effective September 9, 2026, until such appointment is rescinded
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Eric Kinsherf as Temporary Town Accountant in accordance with Mass. General Law Chapter 41, Section 55, effective September 9, 2026, until such appointment is rescinded by Ms. Hewins and was seconded by Mr. Ryan. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Ryan)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from July 7, 2026
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from July 7, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from July 7, 2026, was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Mr. Elliman. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Elliman)
Approve the Select Board Executive Session Meeting Minutes not for release from July 7, 2026
Approve the Select Board Executive Session Meeting Minutes not for release from July 7, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Select Board Executive Session Meeting Minutes not for release from July 7, 2026, was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Ms. Hewins Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Next Meeting
Adjourn at 7:35 pm
Adjourn at 7:35 pm
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to adjourn at 7:35 pm and was seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, 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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