MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
April 21, 2020
21 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
Approve Budget #630 Recreation - Personal Services - $14,820.00, Expenses - $12,855.00 - Total $27,675.00
To approve Budget #630 Recreation - Personal Services - $14,820.00, Expenses - $12,855.00 - Total $27,675.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to approve Budget #630 Recreation - Personal Services - $14,820.00, Expenses - $12,855.00 - Total $27,675.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Approve Budget #610 Library - Personal Services - $250,689.00, Expenses - $106,282.00 - Total $356,971.00
To approve Budget #610 Library - Personal Services - $250,689.00, Expenses - $106,282.00 - Total $356,971.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to approve Budget #610 Library - Personal Services - $250,689.00, Expenses - $106,282.00 - Total $356,971.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Delay the Annual Town Meeting from May 18 to June 15, 2020
To delay the Annual Town Meeting from May 18 to June 15, 2020
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to delay the Annual Town Meeting from May 18 to June 15, 2020. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Approve placing Article 1 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To approve placing Article 1 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to approve placing Article 1 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Approve placing Article 2 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To approve placing Article 2 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to approve placing Article 2 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Approve placing Article 3 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To approve placing Article 3 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to approve placing Article 3 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Approve placing Article 4 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To approve placing Article 4 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to approve placing Article 4 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Approve placing Article 5 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To approve placing Article 5 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
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“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to approve placing Article 5 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Include Article 6 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To include Article 6 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to include Article 6 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)
Include Article 7 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To include Article 7 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to include Article 7 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)
Include Article 8 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To include Article 8 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
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“MOTION made by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to include Article 8 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)
Include Article 9 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To include Article 9 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
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“MOTION made by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to include Article 9 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)
Include Article 10 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To include Article 10 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
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“MOTION made by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to include Article 10 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)
Approve placing Article 11 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To approve placing Article 11 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to approve placing Article 11 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Approve placing Article 12 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To approve placing Article 12 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro, to approve placing Article 12 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Carreiro)
Include Article 13 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To include Article 13 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to include Article 13 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)
Include Article 14 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To include Article 14 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to include Article 14 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)
Include Article 15 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To include Article 15 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to include Article 15 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)
Approve a Seasonal On-Premise Beer & Wine License Renewal to Stony Creek Farm, 1012 Wilbur Avenue, from June 1 - December 31, 2020, Sundays Only, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Taxes are paid, Fee is pa
To approve a Seasonal On-Premise Beer & Wine License Renewal to Stony Creek Farm, 1012 Wilbur Avenue, from June 1 - December 31, 2020, Sundays Only, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Taxes are paid, Fee is paid, Worker's Comp Affidavit Complete, Liquor Liability Insurance, ABCC Paperwork Complete
Yes: Heim, KitchinAbstained: Carreiro
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to approve a Seasonal On-Premise Beer & Wine License Renewal to Stony Creek Farm, 1012 Wilbur Avenue, from June 1 - December 31, 2020, Sundays Only, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Taxes are paid, Fee is paid, Worker's Comp Affidavit Complete, Liquor Liability Insurance, ABCC Paperwork Complete. Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro abstained. MOTION PASSED BY MAJORITY.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Go into executive session
To go into executive session
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to go into executive session. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)
Recess at 9:09 p.m
To recess at 9:09 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to recess at 9:09 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)
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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