MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
April 7, 2020
9 recorded votes, 0 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
Approve the Town of Somerset and Swansea Massachusetts Intermunicipal Agreement for the Administration of Shared Animal Control Services as presented
To approve the Town of Somerset and Swansea Massachusetts Intermunicipal Agreement for the Administration of Shared Animal Control Services as presented
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to approve the Town of Somerset and Swansea Massachusetts Intermunicipal Agreement for the Administration of Shared Animal Control Services as presented. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)
Approve the Town of Somerset and Swansea Massachusetts Intermunicipal Agreement for the Administration of Shared Town Nursing Services as presented
To approve the Town of Somerset and Swansea Massachusetts Intermunicipal Agreement for the Administration of Shared Town Nursing Services as presented
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to approve the Town of Somerset and Swansea Massachusetts Intermunicipal Agreement for the Administration of Shared Town Nursing Services as presented. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)
Approve the Town of Somerset and Swansea Massachusetts Intermunicipal Agreement for the Administration of Shared Alternate Building Inspector/Local Inspector Services as presented
To approve the Town of Somerset and Swansea Massachusetts Intermunicipal Agreement for the Administration of Shared Alternate Building Inspector/Local Inspector Services as presented
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to approve the Town of Somerset and Swansea Massachusetts Intermunicipal Agreement for the Administration of Shared Alternate Building Inspector/Local Inspector Services as presented. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)
That the Town of Swansea extend the due date of 4" quarter Real Estate property tax and Personal Property taxes for the fiscal year 2020 to June 1, 2020
That the Town of Swansea extend the due date of 4" quarter Real Estate property tax and Personal Property taxes for the fiscal year 2020 to June 1, 2020
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, that the Town of Swansea extend the due date of 4" quarter Real Estate property tax and Personal Property taxes for the fiscal year 2020 to June 1, 2020. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
That the Town of Swansea waive interest and penalty for late payment of First Commitment Excise Tax (due March 27, 2020), 4" quarter Real Estate Tax & 4" quarter Personal Property Tax with a due date
That the Town of Swansea waive interest and penalty for late payment of First Commitment Excise Tax (due March 27, 2020), 4" quarter Real Estate Tax & 4" quarter Personal Property Tax with a due date after March 10, 2020 where payment is made after the respective due dates but before June 30, 2020
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, that the Town of Swansea waive interest and penalty for late payment of First Commitment Excise Tax (due March 27, 2020), 4" quarter Real Estate Tax & 4" quarter Personal Property Tax with a due date after March 10, 2020 where payment is made after the respective due dates but before June 30, 2020, ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Approve budget #122 Selectmen Budget - Personal Services $263,800.00 - Expenses $19,450.00 - Total $283,250.00
To approve budget #122 Selectmen Budget - Personal Services $263,800.00 - Expenses $19,450.00 - Total $283,250.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to approve budget #122 Selectmen Budget - Personal Services $263,800.00 - Expenses $19,450.00 - Total $283,250.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)
That the Board of Selectmen allow residents that are participating in the Swansea trash program to have one Swansea green bag in addition to one non Swansea trash bag of corresponding size to the Swan
That the Board of Selectmen allow residents that are participating in the Swansea trash program to have one Swansea green bag in addition to one non Swansea trash bag of corresponding size to the Swansea trash bag effective the week beginning April 13, 2020, until the Governor lifts the State of Emergency in connection with COVID-19
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, that the Board of Selectmen allow residents that are participating in the Swansea trash program to have one Swansea green bag in addition to one non Swansea trash bag of corresponding size to the Swansea trash bag effective the week beginning April 13, 2020, until the Governor lifts the State of Emergency in connection with COVID-19. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)
Approve the minutes of March 17, 2020 as presented
To approve the minutes of March 17, 2020 as presented
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to approve the minutes of March 17, 2020 as presented. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Adjourn at 8:13 p.m
To adjourn at 8:13 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to adjourn at 8:13 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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