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Jen Bogart
Elected townwide · 3 terms in this record
Jennifer Bogart
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Board
On split votes, Bogart voted the same way as…
- Jim Hoffman20% (2 of 10)
- John Cotter8% (1 of 13)
- Sarah Hewins0% (0 of 12)
- Mark Townsend0% (0 of 13)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2022–2023 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Bogart as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.
These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.
Attendance
At the start of 29 of 34 Select Board meetings in 2022–2023 Board.
Missed
- Feb 28, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Dec 20, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Oct 6, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 22, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 20, 2022 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (34)
- Apr 18, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 11, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 4, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 21, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 7, 2023 · Regular: Present (Jen Bogart left the meeting early.)
- Feb 28, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 21, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 7, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 28, 2023 · Joint: Present
- Jan 24, 2023 · Joint: Present
- Jan 17, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 3, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 20, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Dec 6, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 5, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 15, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 1, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 18, 2022 · Regular: Present (Jen Bogart arrived late (6:20pm).)
- Oct 6, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Sep 6, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 26, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 16, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 22, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 20, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 6, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 23, 2022 · Joint: Present
- Jun 21, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 15, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 24, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 19, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 3, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 26, 2022 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2022–2023 Board
Apr 4Approve KP Law rate increase of $10/hour to $235/hour…Motion: approve KP Law rate increase of $10/hour to $235/hour for general…Passed 3–2 · Bogart: No
April 4, 2023: Approve KP Law rate increase of $10/hour to $235/hour for general counsel legal fees for FY 24
Approve KP Law rate increase of $10/hour to $235/hour for general counsel legal fees for FY 24
Voted: No
Yes: Hewins, Hoffman, TownsendNo: Bogart, Cotter
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to approve KP Law rate increase of $10/hour to $235/hour for general counsel legal fees for FY 24, second by Hoffman. Vote 3-2 (Cotter, Bogart).” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Mar 28Recommend category #1 of article 5 (which includes bonding)Motion: recommend category #1 of article 5 (which includes bonding)Passed 3–2 · Bogart: No
March 28, 2023: Recommend category #1 of article 5 (which includes bonding)
Recommend category #1 of article 5 (which includes bonding)
Voted: No
Yes: Cotter, Hewins, TownsendNo: Bogart, Hoffman
From the minutes
“Motion to recommend category #1 of article 5 (which includes bonding) by Hewins, second by Cotter. Vote 3-2 (Bogart and Hoffman).” (Motion: Hewins, second: Cotter)
Mar 28Recommend this article Discussion: Hewins stated that if the…Motion: recommend this article Discussion: Hewins stated that if the first three…Passed 4–1 · Bogart: No
March 28, 2023: Recommend this article Discussion: Hewins stated that if the first three agreements fail at Town Meeting, they will revert back to the original PILOT programs which will not be beneficial…
Recommend this article Discussion: Hewins stated that if the first three agreements fail at Town Meeting, they will revert back to the original PILOT programs which will not be beneficial to the Town. If the last agreement fails it will be taxed as personal property taxes. The value of the panels will depreciate over the years and will raise the levy. This will result in the tax payers dealing with the burden and she feels it is in the best interest for these to be recommended and approved
Voted: No
Yes: Cotter, Hewins, Hoffman, TownsendNo: Bogart
From the minutes
“Motion to recommend this article by Hewins, second by Hoffman Discussion: Hewins stated that if the first three agreements fail at Town Meeting, they will revert back to the original PILOT programs which will not be beneficial to the Town. If the last agreement fails it will be taxed as personal property taxes. The value of the panels will depreciate over the years and will raise the levy. This will result in the tax payers dealing with the burden and she feels it is in the best interest for these to be recommended and approved. Vote 4-1 (Bogart).” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Mar 21Recommend Part C. Bogart asked if a sound study…Motion: recommend Part C. Bogart asked if a sound study has been…Passed 4–1 · Bogart: No
March 21, 2023: Recommend Part C. Bogart asked if a sound study has been done
Recommend Part C. Bogart asked if a sound study has been done. She stated there are multiple towns having issues and a town is being sued. Bentley stated a sound study has not been done, but it has been discussed that due to the location, it is not heavily housed area. Hoffman asked if there are lights for evening use. Moore stated no. Fennessy stated that will limit the use of the courts. Cotter asked about previous discussions on the use of the land and if there is a master plan on the use of the land. Hewins stated that the Conservation Commission is working on that with the Recreation Committee and the Council on Aging. Fennessy stated there are plans for a site plan on the area. Moore stated they are waiting on the outcome of Town Meeting on the pickle ball courts and the restrictions on 44 Lakeview makes it limited for uses. It cannot be used to add access to the beach area. Townsend asked if the conservation restriction prohibited parking for use of the conservation land. Moore stated they can add some parking for the use of walking trails, etc
Voted: No
Yes: Cotter, Hewins, Hoffman, TownsendNo: Bogart
From the minutes
“Motion to recommend Part C by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Bogart asked if a sound study has been done. She stated there are multiple towns having issues and a town is being sued. Bentley stated a sound study has not been done, but it has been discussed that due to the location, it is not heavily housed area. Hoffman asked if there are lights for evening use. Moore stated no. Fennessy stated that will limit the use of the courts. Cotter asked about previous discussions on the use of the land and if there is a master plan on the use of the land. Hewins stated that the Conservation Commission is working on that with the Recreation Committee and the Council on Aging. Fennessy stated there are plans for a site plan on the area. Moore stated they are waiting on the outcome of Town Meeting on the pickle ball courts and the restrictions on 44 Lakeview makes it limited for uses. It cannot be used to add access to the beach area. Townsend asked if the conservation restriction prohibited parking for use of the conservation land. Moore stated they can add some parking for the use of walking trails, etc. Vote 4-1 (Bogart).” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Mar 21Recommend: Part EMotion: recommend. Bogart stated that she is comes from a veteran family,…Passed 4–1 · Bogart: No
March 21, 2023: Recommend: Part E
Recommend. Bogart stated that she is comes from a veteran family, however she has concerns about the setup of the committee and how it will be controlled. Cotter asked how many flags need to be purchased. Bentley stated several hundred. Cotter asked the size of the flags. Bentley presented a picture of the flag for an example. They are the same size that would hang on the side of a street light. Cotter asked who would be hanging the flags. Bentley stated the Operations and Maintenance Department would be hanging the flags. Cotter asked if the family needs to sign a release if their family member is going to be acknowledged through a flag. Bentley stated that it is the intention that the family would be notified
Voted: No
Yes: Cotter, Hewins, Hoffman, TownsendNo: Bogart
From the minutes
“Motion to recommend by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Bogart stated that she is comes from a veteran family, however she has concerns about the setup of the committee and how it will be controlled. Cotter asked how many flags need to be purchased. Bentley stated several hundred. Cotter asked the size of the flags. Bentley presented a picture of the flag for an example. They are the same size that would hang on the side of a street light. Cotter asked who would be hanging the flags. Bentley stated the Operations and Maintenance Department would be hanging the flags. Cotter asked if the family needs to sign a release if their family member is going to be acknowledged through a flag. Bentley stated that it is the intention that the family would be notified. Vote 4-1 (Bogart).” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Mar 21Place the Mullin Rule article on the warrantMotion: place the Mullin Rule article on the warrantPassed 4–1 · Bogart: No
March 21, 2023: Place the Mullin Rule article on the warrant
Place the Mullin Rule article on the warrant
Voted: No
Yes: Cotter, Hewins, Hoffman, TownsendNo: Bogart
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to place the Mullin Rule article on the warrant, second by Hoffman. Vote 4-1 (Bogart).” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Mar 21Place article 27 on the warrantMotion: place article 27 on the warrantPassed Unanimous, 5 present · Bogart: Yes
March 21, 2023: Place article 27 on the warrant
Place article 27 on the warrant
Voted: Yes
The minutes print this motion as "article 27" under the heading for Article 28.
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to place article 27 on the warrant, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Mar 21Place article 27 on the warrantMotion: place article 27 on the warrantPassed Unanimous, 5 present · Bogart: Yes
March 21, 2023: Place article 27 on the warrant
Place article 27 on the warrant
Voted: Yes
The minutes print this motion as "article 27" under the heading for Article 29.
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to place article 27 on the warrant, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Mar 21Place article 27 on the warrantMotion: place article 27 on the warrantPassed Unanimous, 5 present · Bogart: Yes
March 21, 2023: Place article 27 on the warrant
Place article 27 on the warrant
Voted: Yes
The minutes print this motion as "article 27" under the heading for Article 30.
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to place article 27 on the warrant, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Mar 21Place article 27 on the warrantMotion: place article 27 on the warrantPassed Unanimous, 5 present · Bogart: Yes
March 21, 2023: Place article 27 on the warrant
Place article 27 on the warrant
Voted: Yes
The minutes print this motion as "article 27" under the heading for Article 31.
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to place article 27 on the warrant, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Votes with no disagreement (161)
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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