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September 8, 2026
10 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 Elliman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Go into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, Sec. 21(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to Litigation, regarding Gateway Health Group and M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a)(2) to discuss...
Go into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, Sec. 21(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to Litigation, regarding Gateway Health Group and M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a)(2) to discuss contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Fire Chief) the chair so declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the Town and return to open session
From the minutes
“Motion to go into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, Sec. 21(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to Litigation, regarding Gateway Health Group and M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a)(2) to discuss contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Fire Chief) the chair so declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the Town and return to open session by Ryan, second by Hewins. Roll Call: Affirmative - Cotter, Ryan, Townsend, Hewins, Elliman.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Germaine
Approve the revised contract for Fire Chief Eric Germaine
Approve the revised contract for Fire Chief Eric Germaine
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the revised contract for Fire Chief Eric Germaine was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Application for appointment
Appoint Christopher Creed to the Cultural Council for a term ending on June 30, 2029
Appoint Christopher Creed to the Cultural Council for a term ending on June 30, 2029
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Christopher Creed to the Cultural Council for a term ending on June 30, 2029, was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Ms. Hewins. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Approve the Chapter 61A de-classification of Wareham Street and decline the town's right of first refusal the parcels # 134-4-3 and 134-4-2A for Commercial Use of a Solar Farm Development
Approve the Chapter 61A de-classification of Wareham Street and decline the town's right of first refusal the parcels # 134-4-3 and 134-4-2A for Commercial Use of a Solar Farm Development
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Chapter 61A de-classification of Wareham Street and decline the town's right of first refusal the parcels # 134-4-3 and 134-4-2A for Commercial Use of a Solar Farm Development was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Mr. Cotter. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Cotter)
Approve the Energy credit purchase agreement for the Carver Public schools contingent on the Article being voted for at Town Meeting
Approve the Energy credit purchase agreement for the Carver Public schools contingent on the Article being voted for at Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Energy credit purchase agreement for the Carver Public schools contingent on the Article being voted for at Town Meeting was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Mr. Cotter. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Cotter)
Amend Goal number five to establish a working group (department heads) that will work to develop and present a plan to facilitate the process and increase the commercial tax base by a targeted 10 %
Amend Goal number five to establish a working group (department heads) that will work to develop and present a plan to facilitate the process and increase the commercial tax base by a targeted 10 %
From the minutes
“Motion to amend Goal number five to establish a working group (department heads) that will work to develop and present a plan to facilitate the process and increase the commercial tax base by a targeted 10 % was made by Mr. Ryan and Mr. Cotter seconded. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Cotter)
Appoint Jasmine Benfeito to the Capital Funding Committee
Appoint Jasmine Benfeito to the Capital Funding Committee
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Jasmine Benfeito to the Capital Funding Committee was made by Ms. Hewins and seconded by Mr. Ryan. Vote: 5 to 0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Ryan)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the Select Board meeting minutes from August 24, 2026
Approve the Select Board meeting minutes from August 24, 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 Select Board meeting minutes from August 24, 2026, was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Mr. Elliman. Vote: 3 to 0 (2 abstained).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Elliman)
Approval of Executive Session Minutes
Approve the Select Board Executive Session meeting minutes not for release from August 24, 2026
Approve the Select Board Executive Session meeting minutes not for release from August 24, 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 Select Board Executive Session meeting minutes not for release from August 24, 2026, was made by Mr. Ryan and seconded by Mr. Elliman. Vote: 3 to 0 (2 abstained).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Elliman)
Next Meeting
Adjourn at 7:15 pm
Adjourn at 7:15 pm
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to adjourn at 7:15 pm and was seconded by Mr. Elliman. Vote 5 to 0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Elliman)
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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