MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
January 28, 2020
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Steven H. Kitchin, Christopher R. Carreiro, Derek W. Heim
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Open the pole hearing at 6:30 p.m
To open the pole hearing at 6:30 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to open the pole hearing at 6:30 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Exit the pole hearing
To exit the pole hearing
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to exit the pole hearing. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Approve the request to install one pole as presented by National Grid
To approve the request to install one pole as presented by National Grid
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to approve the request to install one pole as presented by National Grid. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Adopt the Board of Selectmen policy on Underground Irrigation Systems in Town Layout/Right of Ways
To adopt the Board of Selectmen policy on Underground Irrigation Systems in Town Layout/Right of Ways
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to adopt the Board of Selectmen policy on Underground Irrigation Systems in Town Layout/Right of Ways. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)
Appoint Andtew Martelly as Constable. Term to expire June 30, 2020
To appoint Andtew Martelly as Constable. Term to expire June 30, 2020
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to appoint Andtew Martelly as Constable. Term to expire June 30, 2020. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Appoint Charles Applegate to serve on the Swansea Conservation Commission. Term to expire June 30, 2023
To appoint Charles Applegate to serve on the Swansea Conservation Commission. Term to expire June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to appoint Charles Applegate to serve on the Swansea Conservation Commission. Term to expire June 30, 2023. ALL IN FAVOR ~ UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)
Approve a Second Hand Dealer Permit renewal to Merchant Jewelry, 1225 G.A.R. Highway. All real estate taxes are paid
To approve a Second Hand Dealer Permit renewal to Merchant Jewelry, 1225 G.A.R. Highway. All real estate taxes are paid
Yes: Heim, KitchinAbstained: Carreiro
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to approve a Second Hand Dealer Permit renewal to Merchant Jewelry, 1225 G.A.R. Highway. All real estate taxes are paid. Mr. Carreiro abstained. MOTION PASSED BY MAJORITY.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Authorize the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen to sign the letter dated January 23, 2020, Re: The Town of Swansea letter of intent
To authorize the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen to sign the letter dated January 23, 2020, Re: The Town of Swansea letter of intent
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to authorize the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen to sign the letter dated January 23, 2020, Re: The Town of Swansea letter of intent. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Approve the minutes of January 14, 2020
To approve the minutes of January 14, 2020
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to approve the minutes of January 14, 2020. ALL IN FAVOR -UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Adjourn at 6:50 p.m
To adjourn at 6:50 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to adjourn at 6:50 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
From the Swansea Board of Selectmen’s official minutes, posted on the town’s website. We check every vote against the Selectmen present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Photos: Alanna Solitro, a still from her Swansea Cable Access Television candidate video (2026); Robert Medeiros, from his campaign Facebook page (Robert Medeiros Swansea Selectman).
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