Moderator

Welcome to the Moderator’s page, part of the Town of Carver website.

The Moderator is charged with running Town Meeting, which functions as the Town's legislative branch. All decisions on spending, bylaws and zoning are made at Town Meeting.

Unlike many other cities or towns, where people need to be elected to the legislative branch, Carver runs an Open Town Meeting. That means any registered voter can attend Town Meeting and speak and vote on any issue before the meeting. Each registered vote has an equal voice and an equal vote at Town Meeting. It is democracy in it's purest form and a New England tradition dating back to colonial times.

Check this site before Town Meeting for updates on issues, voter information and tips for participating if you've never attended. If you have any questions about procedures, how to get involved or would like to arrange to have the Moderator visit your classroom, community group or neighborhood to talk about Town Meeting, please contact me at sean.clancey@carverma.org or through the Select Board's office at 508-866-3401.