MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
July 7, 2020
11 recorded votes, 2 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
Promote Patrolman Kyle Stone to the rank of Sergeant effective July 22, 2020
To promote Patrolman Kyle Stone to the rank of Sergeant effective July 22, 2020
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to promote Patrolman Kyle Stone to the rank of Sergeant effective July 22, 2020. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Appoint Daniel Martin as Reserve Police Officer for the Swansea Police Department. Term to expire June 30, 2021
To appoint Daniel Martin as Reserve Police Officer for the Swansea Police Department. Term to expire June 30, 2021
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to appoint Daniel Martin as Reserve Police Officer for the Swansea Police Department. Term to expire June 30, 2021. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve the Chapter 90 reimbursement request for the Millers Lane drainage project in the amount of $34,765.00
To approve the Chapter 90 reimbursement request for the Millers Lane drainage project in the amount of $34,765.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to approve the Chapter 90 reimbursement request for the Millers Lane drainage project in the amount of $34,765.00. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve the On Premise All Alcohol License for temporary outdoor seating for Willaby's Billiards, 1199 G.A.R. Highway, effective June 26, 2020
To approve the On Premise All Alcohol License for temporary outdoor seating for Willaby's Billiards, 1199 G.A.R. Highway, effective June 26, 2020
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to approve the On Premise All Alcohol License for temporary outdoor seating for Willaby's Billiards, 1199 G.A.R. Highway, effective June 26, 2020. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Re-appoint Andrew Martelly as constable. Term to expire June 30, 2021
To re-appoint Andrew Martelly as constable. Term to expire June 30, 2021
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to re-appoint Andrew Martelly as constable. Term to expire June 30, 2021. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Enter into the amended employment agreement between the Town of Swansea and Acting Town Administrator James Patrick Purcell which became in effect on January 31, 2020 and will remain in full force unt
To enter into the amended employment agreement between the Town of Swansea and Acting Town Administrator James Patrick Purcell which became in effect on January 31, 2020 and will remain in full force until the close of business on September 4, 2020, being the only change to the agreement
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to enter into the amended employment agreement between the Town of Swansea and Acting Town Administrator James Patrick Purcell which became in effect on January 31, 2020 and will remain in full force until the close of business on September 4, 2020, being the only change to the agreement. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Approve the open session minutes of June 9, 2020, as presented
To approve the open session minutes of June 9, 2020, as presented
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to approve the open session minutes of June 9, 2020, as presented. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve the executive session minutes of June 9, 2020, as presented, but not to be released
To approve the executive session minutes of June 9, 2020, as presented, but not to be released
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to approve the executive session minutes of June 9, 2020, as presented, but not to be released. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve the executive session minutes of June 23, 2020, as presented, but not to be released
To approve the executive session minutes of June 23, 2020, as presented, but not to be released
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to approve the executive session minutes of June 23, 2020, as presented, but not to be released. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Enter executive session
To enter executive session
Yes: Heim, KitchinAbstained: Carreiro
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to enter executive session. Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro abstained. MOTION PASSED BY MAJORITY.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Recess at 8:04 p.m
To recess at 8:04 p.m
Yes: Heim, KitchinAbstained: Carreiro
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to recess at 8:04 p.m. Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro abstained. MOTION PASSED BY MAJORITY.” (Motion: Kitchin, 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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