MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
January 26, 2021
17 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 this budget and recommend to the Advisory & Finance Board as presented
To approve this budget and recommend to the Advisory & Finance Board as presented
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Heim and seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve this budget and recommend to the Advisory & Finance Board as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. Carreiro - Aye, Mr. Heim - Aye, Mr. Kitchin - Aye. Motion passes unanimously. DISCUSSION AND APPOINTMENT OF SWANSEA POLICE CHIEF BERNARD LYNCH, COMMUNITY PARADIGM ASSOCIATES Mr. Carreiro welcomed.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Appoint Lt. Marc Haslam as the Police Chief for the Swansea Police Department, subject to contract negotiations
To appoint Lt. Marc Haslam as the Police Chief for the Swansea Police Department, subject to contract negotiations
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Heim to appoint Lt. Marc Haslam as the Police Chief for the Swansea Police Department, subject to contract negotiations. ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. Carreiro - Aye, Mr. Heim - Aye, Mr. Kitchin - Aye Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Carreiro thanked Mr. Lynch for his advice and perspective throughout this rigorous process. CLASS II LICENSE TRANS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Table this item
To table this item
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Heim to table this item. ALL IN FAVOR - Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Table this item until more information is received
To table this item until more information is received
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Heim to table this item until more information is received. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS JOINT MEETING WITH SEWER COMMISSIONERS REGARDING SOMERSET/SWANSEA I.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Recess at 6:29 p.m
To recess at 6:29 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Heim to recess at 6:29 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Reconvene the Board of Selectmen meeting at 8:28 p.m
To reconvene the Board of Selectmen meeting at 8:28 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Heim to reconvene the Board of Selectmen meeting at 8:28 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 5 TRASH ABATEMENTS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Approve 2021 Real Estate Trash Liens in the amount of $265.56
To approve 2021 Real Estate Trash Liens in the amount of $265.56
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Heim and seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve 2021 Real Estate Trash Liens in the amount of $265.56. ALL IN FAVOR - AYE.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve 2021 Trash Fees in amount of $240
To approve 2021 Trash Fees in amount of $240
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Heim and seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve 2021 Trash Fees in amount of $240. ALL IN FAVOR - AYE.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve Trash Liens dated January 12, 2020 in the amount of $731.39
To approve Trash Liens dated January 12, 2020 in the amount of $731.39
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Heim and seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve Trash Liens dated January 12, 2020 in the amount of $731.39 ALL IN FAVOR - AYE.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve Trash Fees dated January 12, 2020 in the amount of $480
To approve Trash Fees dated January 12, 2020 in the amount of $480
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Heim and seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve Trash Fees dated January 12, 2020 in the amount of $480. ALL IN FAVOR - AYE.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve a second hand dealer permit for Eco ATM
To approve a second hand dealer permit for Eco ATM
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Heim and seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve a second hand dealer permit for Eco ATM. ALL IN FAVOR - AYE.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve the open session minutes of December 22, 2020 and January 5, 2021 as submitted
To approve the open session minutes of December 22, 2020 and January 5, 2021 as submitted
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Heim and seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve the open session minutes of December 22, 2020 and January 5, 2021 as submitted. ALL IN FAVOR - AYE.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve but not release the executive session minutes of January 5, 2021 as submitted
To approve but not release the executive session minutes of January 5, 2021 as submitted
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Heim and seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve but not release the executive session minutes of January 5, 2021 as submitted. ALL IN FAVOR - AYE.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Reauthorize and amend the Intermunicipal Agreement that created the Southeastern Regional Services Group (SERSG) so as to extend the term of that agreement for a period of twenty five years from Febru
To vote to reauthorize and amend the Intermunicipal Agreement that created the Southeastern Regional Services Group (SERSG) so as to extend the term of that agreement for a period of twenty five years from February 1, 2021, subject to any rights of termination or withdrawal, with all other terms of the original agreement remaining in place without change, and to authorize Mallory Aronstein, Town Administrator to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the purposes of this vote
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Heim to vote to reauthorize and amend the Intermunicipal Agreement that created the Southeastern Regional Services Group (SERSG) so as to extend the term of that agreement for a period of twenty five years from February 1, 2021, subject to any rights of termination or withdrawal, with all other terms of the original agreement remaining in place without change, and to authorize Mallory Aronstein, Town Administrator to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the purposes of this vote. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Sign the Intermunicipal Agreement with the Southeastern Regional Services Group (SERSG)
To vote to sign the Intermunicipal Agreement with the Southeastern Regional Services Group (SERSG)
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Heim and seconded by Mr. Kitchin to vote to sign the Intermunicipal Agreement with the Southeastern Regional Services Group (SERSG). ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Resignation of Mr.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Enter into executive session
To enter into executive session
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Heim and seconded by Mr. Kitchin to enter into executive session. ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. Carreiro - Aye, Mr. Heim - Aye, Mr. Kitchin - Aye. 7 Motion carries unanimously. Open session will not reconvene. MOTION made by Mr. Heim and seconded by Mr. Kitchin to recess at 9:01 p.m. ALL IN.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Recess at 9:01 p.m
To recess at 9:01 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Heim and seconded by Mr. Kitchin to recess at 9:01 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Respectfully Submitted, Janet Helley Administrative Assistant 8 Lis.” (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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