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Swansea Board of Selectmen · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

July 27, 2021

13 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

Accept the donation on behalf of the Friends of the Council on Aging, to be deposited to the appropriate account

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To accept the donation on behalf of the Friends of the Council on Aging, to be deposited to the appropriate account

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro, to accept the donation on behalf of the Friends of the Council on Aging, to be deposited to the appropriate account. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Take agenda Item 14a out of order

Minutes, page 1

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To take agenda Item 14a out of order

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro, to take agenda Item 14a out of order. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Request for Support - Save Our Bay Brayton Point Ms.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Appoint Ms. Desiree Sousa of Swansea, MA to the position of Swansea Town Nurse, effective August 2, 2021

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Ms. Desiree Sousa of Swansea, MA to the position of Swansea Town Nurse, effective August 2, 2021

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to appoint Ms. Desiree Sousa of Swansea, MA to the position of Swansea Town Nurse, effective August 2, 2021. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Review Panel Recommendation and Vote - Municipal Office Space Ms.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Support the Municipal Office Space proposal from SM Management, 463 Swansea Mall Drive, Unit 11

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To support the Municipal Office Space proposal from SM Management, 463 Swansea Mall Drive, Unit 11

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro, to support the Municipal Office Space proposal from SM Management, 463 Swansea Mall Drive, Unit 11. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS One-day Beer & Wine License - Christin Medeiros - Stoico/YMCA Swans.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the one-day wine and malt alcohol beverage only permit for Stoico/YMCA fundraiser on September 17, 2021

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the one-day wine and malt alcohol beverage only permit for Stoico/YMCA fundraiser on September 17, 2021

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro, to approve the one-day wine and malt alcohol beverage only permit for Stoico/YMCA fundraiser on September 17, 2021. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Memorandum of Understanding for Custodial Services Ms.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the Memorandum of Understanding for custodial services

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the Memorandum of Understanding for custodial services

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro, to approve the Memorandum of Understanding for custodial services. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Discussion to Abolish Inactive Committees Ms.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the reappointment of Mr. Andrew Martelly of Swansea, MA as Constable with a term to expire on June 30, 2022

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the reappointment of Mr. Andrew Martelly of Swansea, MA as Constable with a term to expire on June 30, 2022

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro, to approve the reappointment of Mr. Andrew Martelly of Swansea, MA as Constable with a term to expire on June 30, 2022 ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Acknowledgement of Resignation Thomas Welch, Principal Assessor Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Accept the resignation of Mr. Thomas Welch as Principal Assessor, with regret

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To accept the resignation of Mr. Thomas Welch as Principal Assessor, with regret

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro, to accept the resignation of Mr. Thomas Welch as Principal Assessor, with regret. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Acknowledgement of Resignation Scott Barbato, Building Inspector Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Accept the resignation of Mr. Scott Barbato as Building Inspector., effective date of July 19, 2021

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To accept the resignation of Mr. Scott Barbato as Building Inspector., effective date of July 19, 2021

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro, to accept the resignation of Mr. Scott Barbato as Building Inspector., effective date of July 19, 2021. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Approval of Open Session Minutes for June 29, 2021, July 6, 2021 an.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Accept the open session meeting minutes date June 29, 2021

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To accept the open session meeting minutes date June 29, 2021

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro, to accept the open session meeting minutes date June 29, 2021. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS July 6, 2021 MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Accept the open session meeting minutes date July 13, 2021

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To accept the open session meeting minutes date July 13, 2021

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro, to accept the open session meeting minutes date July 13, 2021. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 7 Town Administrator's Report Award Town Hall Roof Replacement Cont.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Award the bid of repair of the Town Hall roof to Greenwood Industries, Inc. of Worcester, MA in the amount of $656,000.00

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To award the bid of repair of the Town Hall roof to Greenwood Industries, Inc. of Worcester, MA in the amount of $656,000.00

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro, to award the bid of repair of the Town Hall roof to Greenwood Industries, Inc. of Worcester, MA in the amount of $656,000.00 ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Solid Waste Update Ms.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To adjourn the meeting

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Kitchin, to adjourn the meeting. ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS Respectfully submitted, Nicole R.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Kitchin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

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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