MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
April 6, 2021
16 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 the FY2022 Community Preservation Act as presented
To approve the FY2022 Community Preservation Act as presented
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Heim, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve the FY2022 Community Preservation Act as presented. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Update - Somerset/Swansea Intermunicipal Sewer Agreement Ms.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Appoint Jen Bolton, Swansea, MA, Democrat and Theodora Gabriel, Swansea, MA, Republican to the Board of Registrars. Both terms to end April 10, 2024
To appoint Jen Bolton, Swansea, MA, Democrat and Theodora Gabriel, Swansea, MA, Republican to the Board of Registrars. Both terms to end April 10, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Heim, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to appoint Jen Bolton, Swansea, MA, Democrat and Theodora Gabriel, Swansea, MA, Republican to the Board of Registrars. Both terms to end April 10, 2024. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS FY2022 - Budgets 192 - Beach Committee Ms.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve $32,065 in expenses, Budget 192 - Beach Committee, and recommend to Advisory and Finance
To approve $32,065 in expenses, Budget 192 - Beach Committee, and recommend to Advisory and Finance
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Heim, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve $32,065 in expenses, Budget 192 - Beach Committee, and recommend to Advisory and Finance. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 3 193 - Public Buildings Waterfront Ms.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve $30,456 in expenses, Budget 192 - Beach Committee, and recommend to Advisory and Finance
To approve $30,456 in expenses, Budget 192 - Beach Committee, and recommend to Advisory and Finance
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim to approve $30,456 in expenses, Budget 192 - Beach Committee, and recommend to Advisory and Finance. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 390 - Vocational Schools Ms.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Reconsider Budget 390 - Vocational Schools
To reconsider Budget 390 - Vocational Schools
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim to reconsider Budget 390 - Vocational Schools. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Approve $107,633 for Debt Assessment, Budget 390 - Vocational Schools, and recommend to Advisory and Finance
To approve $107,633 for Debt Assessment, Budget 390 - Vocational Schools, and recommend to Advisory and Finance
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim to approve $107,633 for Debt Assessment, Budget 390 - Vocational Schools, and recommend to Advisory and Finance. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 423 - Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Ms.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Recess at 7:51 p.m
To recess at 7:51 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Heim, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to recess at 7:51 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Reconvene at 8:03 p.m
To reconvene at 8:03 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Heim, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to reconvene at 8:03 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve $1,518,250 in expenses for Budget 423 - Solid Waste Enterprise Fund, and recommend to Advisory and Finance
To approve $1,518,250 in expenses for Budget 423 - Solid Waste Enterprise Fund, and recommend to Advisory and Finance
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim to approve $1,518,250 in expenses for Budget 423 - Solid Waste Enterprise Fund, and recommend to Advisory and Finance. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Budgets 910 and 911 MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Approve $7,826,981 in expenses for Budget 910 - Town Share Insurance and Budget 911 - Liability Insurance, and recommend to Advisory and Finance
To approve $7,826,981 in expenses for Budget 910 - Town Share Insurance and Budget 911 - Liability Insurance, and recommend to Advisory and Finance
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim to approve $7,826,981 in expenses for Budget 910 - Town Share Insurance and Budget 911 - Liability Insurance, and recommend to Advisory and Finance. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Review/Vote Proposed May 17, 2021 Annual & Special Town Meeting War.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Approve Articles 1-44 for placement on the May 17, 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant, with the removal of Article 32, Meals Tax and Fire Inspectional Services, Chevy Volt (unnumbered), as well as propo
To approve Articles 1-44 for placement on the May 17, 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant, with the removal of Article 32, Meals Tax and Fire Inspectional Services, Chevy Volt (unnumbered), as well as proposed funding changes to Articles 19 and 25
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Heim, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve Articles 1-44 for placement on the May 17, 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant, with the removal of Article 32, Meals Tax and Fire Inspectional Services, Chevy Volt (unnumbered), as well as proposed funding changes to Articles 19 and 25. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 5 MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve Articles 1-3 for placement on the May 17, 2021 Special Town Meeting Warrant, with the proposed funding changes to Article 1
To approve Articles 1-3 for placement on the May 17, 2021 Special Town Meeting Warrant, with the proposed funding changes to Article 1
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Heim, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve Articles 1-3 for placement on the May 17, 2021 Special Town Meeting Warrant, with the proposed funding changes to Article 1. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Trash Abatement MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve a trash fee abatement, dated April 1, 2021, in the amount of $360
To approve a trash fee abatement, dated April 1, 2021, in the amount of $360
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Heim, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve a trash fee abatement, dated April 1, 2021, in the amount of $360. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Acceptance of Minutes MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Approve the Minutes of March 23, 2021
To approve the Minutes of March 23, 2021
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Heim and seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve the Minutes of March 23, 2021. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Town Administrator's Report Discussion - Request for Proposals - Mu.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Enter into executive session
To enter into executive session
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“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. MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION made by Mr. Heim and seconded by Mr. Kitchin to recess to clear the room at 8:55 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOU.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Recess to clear the room at 8:55 p.m
To recess to clear the room at 8:55 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Heim and seconded by Mr. Kitchin to recess to clear the room at 8:55 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS The Board will not be returning to open session.” (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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