MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
December 8, 2020
19 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
Accept and award the bonds
To accept and award the bonds
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to accept and award the bonds. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Rescind the appointment of Geoffrey Stanley that was appointed on October 13, 2020, without prejudice
To rescind the appointment of Geoffrey Stanley that was appointed on October 13, 2020, without prejudice
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to rescind the appointment of Geoffrey Stanley that was appointed on October 13, 2020, without prejudice. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Appoint Ethan Bouchard of Swansea, to be a full time Swansea Police Officer effective January 4, 2021
To appoint Ethan Bouchard of Swansea, to be a full time Swansea Police Officer effective January 4, 2021
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to appoint Ethan Bouchard of Swansea, to be a full time Swansea Police Officer effective January 4, 2021. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Approve the Sunday Shooting License renewal
To approve the Sunday Shooting License renewal
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to approve the Sunday Shooting License renewal. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve
To approve
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to approve. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve the balance of Item 6 with the exception of Adrenaline Cycle, 2555 G.A.R. Highway, Bristol County Auto Exchange, 2388 G.A.R. Highway, and Kostyas Auto Sales, Inc., 2093 G.A.R. Highway
To approve the balance of Item 6 with the exception of Adrenaline Cycle, 2555 G.A.R. Highway, Bristol County Auto Exchange, 2388 G.A.R. Highway, and Kostyas Auto Sales, Inc., 2093 G.A.R. Highway
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to approve the balance of Item 6 with the exception of Adrenaline Cycle, 2555 G.A.R. Highway, Bristol County Auto Exchange, 2388 G.A.R. Highway, and Kostyas Auto Sales, Inc., 2093 G.A.R. Highway. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Renew the Class II Auto License of Bristol County Auto Exchange, 2388 G.A.R. Highway
To renew the Class II Auto License of Bristol County Auto Exchange, 2388 G.A.R. Highway
Yes: Heim, KitchinAbstained: Carreiro
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to renew the Class II Auto License of Bristol County Auto Exchange, 2388 G.A.R. Highway. Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro abstained. MOTION PASSED BY MAJORITY Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Approve
To approve
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to approve. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
To approve
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to approve. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS, For discussion purposes, Mr.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
To approve
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to approve. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
To approve
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to approve. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
To approve
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to approve. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
To approve
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Derek W. Heim, to approve. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Approve the following trash abatements for December 4, 2020 in the amount of $120.00, and December 4, 2021in the amount of $621.23. (Attached to back of minutes)
To approve the following trash abatements for December 4, 2020 in the amount of $120.00, and December 4, 2021in the amount of $621.23. (Attached to back of minutes)
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to approve the following trash abatements for December 4, 2020 in the amount of $120.00, and December 4, 2021in the amount of $621.23. (Attached to back of minutes) ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve the open session minutes of November 2, 2020
To approve the open session minutes of November 2, 2020
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to approve the open session minutes of November 2, 2020. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve the open session minutes of November 16, 2020
To approve the open session minutes of November 16, 2020
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to approve the open session minutes of November 16, 2020. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve the executive session minutes of November 24, 2020, not to be released. Mr. Kitchin asked the Board of Selectmen to re-read the executive session minutes to determine whether they could be rel
To approve the executive session minutes of November 24, 2020, not to be released. Mr. Kitchin asked the Board of Selectmen to re-read the executive session minutes to determine whether they could be released. Mr. Heim amended his motion
The minutes do not record a vote for this motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to approve the executive session minutes of November 24, 2020, not to be released. Mr. Kitchin asked the Board of Selectmen to re-read the executive session minutes to determine whether they could be released. Mr. Heim amended his motion..” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve the executive session minutes of November 24, 2020, and release
To approve the executive session minutes of November 24, 2020, and 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 November 24, 2020, and release. ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Adjourn at 8:14 p.m
To adjourn at 8:14 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Derek W. Heim and seconded by Mr. Steven H. Kitchin, to adjourn at 8:14 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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