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2026-08-04 - Select Board

Summary

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Built from the town's approved minutes, read in full.

  • The Board noted the district was dissolved as of July 31 and that the Select Board now serves as the water board. See North Carver Water System.
  • Executive session item related to Town Administrator contract negotiations. See Town Administrator Contract.
  • FY27 goals were ranked; the commercial tax base goal ranked fifth for the Town Administrator. See Commercial Tax Base Goal.
  • The Board considered attending an Acushnet-hosted meeting on the regional school issue. See Old Colony Regional Vocational School.
  • Approved 5-0 the King Richard's Faire traffic plan and one-day wine/malt and common victualler licenses plus Sunday/entertainment licenses for the Faire, with conditions and insurance. See Holiday and Festival Event Licenses.
  • Approved 5-0 an Agricultural Commission appointment (term to June 30, 2029) and a conflict consent allowing town counsel to represent both Carver and Middleborough on the potable water intermunicipal agreement.
  • Appointed a temporary Town Accountant effective September 9 under G.L. c.41, section 55.
  • State primary warrant approved 3-0; two members recused.
  • Town Administrator update: a snow and ice deficit above $400,000; health-care (Gateway) negotiations with unions with a mitigation fund of about $2 million; a new town website.
  • Select Board members: Mark Townsend (Chair), Dan Ryan (Vice Chair), John Cotter, Sarah Hewins, Jim Elliman; Town Administrator Glenn Cannon. Attendance is recorded only where stated above.

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