MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
September 8, 2020
13 recorded votes, 4 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
Reconvene at 7:29 p.m
To reconvene at 7:29 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to reconvene at 7:29 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Appoint Howard Bonner, Richard Finlaw, and Thom Souza, to the Swansea Sewer Commission. Term to expire June 30, 2021
To appoint Howard Bonner, Richard Finlaw, and Thom Souza, to the Swansea Sewer Commission. Term to expire June 30, 2021
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to appoint Howard Bonner, Richard Finlaw, and Thom Souza, to the Swansea Sewer Commission. Term to expire June 30, 2021. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
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 7:35 p.m
To recess at 7:35 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 7:35 p.m. Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro abstained. MOTION PASSED BY MAJORITY.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Reconvene
To reconvene
Yes: Heim, KitchinAbstained: Carreiro
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin to reconvene. Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro abstained. MOTION PASSED BY MAJORITY.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Accept the settlement agreement dated August 28", as proposed
To accept the settlement agreement dated August 28", as proposed
Yes: Heim, KitchinAbstained: Carreiro
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim to accept the settlement agreement dated August 28", as proposed. Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro abstained. MOTION PASSED BY MAJORITY.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Approve the Off Premise All Alcohol License - Pledge of Stock/Inventory for Yankee Spirits, 207 Swansea Mall Drive, Unit 1, Swansea, Massachusetts
To approve the Off Premise All Alcohol License - Pledge of Stock/Inventory for Yankee Spirits, 207 Swansea Mall Drive, Unit 1, Swansea, Massachusetts
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to approve the Off Premise All Alcohol License - Pledge of Stock/Inventory for Yankee Spirits, 207 Swansea Mall Drive, Unit 1, Swansea, Massachusetts. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Approve the On-Premise All Alcohol License - Change of /New DBA - Harvest Tap and Table, contingent upon their DBA being properly registered
To approve the On-Premise All Alcohol License - Change of /New DBA - Harvest Tap and Table, contingent upon their DBA being properly registered
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 - Change of /New DBA - Harvest Tap and Table, contingent upon their DBA being properly registered. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Table Item 9
To table Item 9
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to table Item 9. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Appoint William Anderson, Director of Highway & Engineering Services, as Chief Procurement Officer. Term to expire upon replacement of Town Administrator
To appoint William Anderson, Director of Highway & Engineering Services, as Chief Procurement Officer. Term to expire upon replacement of Town Administrator
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to appoint William Anderson, Director of Highway & Engineering Services, as Chief Procurement Officer. Term to expire upon replacement of Town Administrator. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Appoint Nuno Jorge as Acting Assistant Highway Superintendent. Term to expire upon the term of the new Town Administrator's appointment
To appoint Nuno Jorge as Acting Assistant Highway Superintendent. Term to expire upon the term of the new Town Administrator's appointment
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to appoint Nuno Jorge as Acting Assistant Highway Superintendent. Term to expire upon the term of the new Town Administrator's appointment. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Approve the executive session minutes of August 26, 2020, but not release
To approve the executive session minutes of August 26, 2020, but not release
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to approve the executive session minutes of August 26, 2020, but not release. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Adjourn at 8:22 p.m
To adjourn at 8:22 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to adjourn at 8:22 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
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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