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Carver Select Board - July 7, 2026
Published: Jul 7, 2026
Carver Select Board Adopts Revised Conduct Guidelines for Boards and Committees
The Town of Carver Select Board discussed and revised guidelines for conduct for both the Select Board and other town boards and committees. The revisions aim to ensure professional and courteous meetings, reflecting recent legal rulings on public comment. For Select Board members, the guidelines emphasize policy-making and carrying out town meeting votes. For other boards and committees, the guidelines focus on expected behavior and conduct, with enforceability varying based on whether the body is appointed by the Select Board. The guidelines were approved unanimously.
Carver Select Board and Finance Committee Approve Multiple Budget Transfers
The Town of Carver Select Board and Finance Committee held a joint meeting to approve several budget transfers for the end of the fiscal year. These included a $15,000 transfer for the police department's equipment purchases, $14,000 from the select board's salary and wages appropriation and $10,820 from the assessing department's salary and wages for consulting services and new assessing software, a $60,000 transfer from the finance committee reserve fund to the utilities expense appropriation to cover increased gas, propane, and electricity costs, $80,000 from the finance committee reserve fund to the legal expense appropriation for additional legal services, $3,502 for the board of health department to cover increased clerical union grade increases, and $35,145 from debt service expenses to landfill and engineering expenses to cover amendments to existing contracts related to PAS testing. All transfers were approved unanimously by both boards.
Carver Select Board Reviews and Revises Conduct Guidelines
The Carver Select Board discussed and potentially voted on select board policies, including revised guidelines for conduct for the select board and town boards/committees. The discussion focused on legal changes affecting public comment and the expected decorum of board members. The guidelines were presented by town council and aimed to ensure professional meetings and clear expectations for representatives.
Carver Select Board Sets FY2027 Goals, Emphasizing Capital Funding and Proactive Planning
The Select Board discussed and planned for fiscal year 2027 goals, including increasing the commercial tax base, improving communication, enhancing budget and finance processes, developing a funding plan for capital needs, updating open space and master plans, maintaining a top 10 issues list, and reviewing healthcare expenses. A key focus was the need for a dependable, long-term capital funding plan. Board members also discussed the importance of being proactive in identifying and mitigating potential financial impacts on residents, such as those from the North Carver Water District transition or the 40R legislation. The town administrator's goals for FY27 were also reviewed, with an emphasis on measurability and prioritization.
Carver Select Board Ratifies Police Union Agreement Adding Lieutenant Position
The Carver Select Board ratified the Police Union Memorandum of Agreement, which amends the existing agreement to add the position of a Police Lieutenant. This change converts an existing administrative position to an administrative lieutenant position, aiming to align the rank with the level of responsibility and accountability. The financial impact is minimal, accommodated within the FY27 budget. The role will oversee dispatch, records, special officers, and training, and provide administrative supervision for the detective division. This move is also intended for succession planning and strengthening the command structure. The ratification was unanimous.
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