MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
August 24, 2021
10 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
Recess for the purpose of photographs for the Boy Scouts and their families at 6:41 p.m
To recess for the purpose of photographs for the Boy Scouts and their families at 6:41 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to recess for the purpose of photographs for the Boy Scouts and their families at 6:41 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Reconvene the Board of Selectmen's meeting at 6:44 p.m
To reconvene the Board of Selectmen's meeting at 6:44 p.m
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“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to reconvene the Board of Selectmen's meeting at 6:44 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Accept Resignation Letter - Swansea Police Department Sergeant Rich.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Accept the resignation of Sergeant Richard Gibeau from the Swansea Police Department, with regret, and congratulations upon his retirement, effective date of September 1, 2021; with an appointment of
To accept the resignation of Sergeant Richard Gibeau from the Swansea Police Department, with regret, and congratulations upon his retirement, effective date of September 1, 2021; with an appointment of Sergeant Richard Gibeau to Reserve Officers, with an effective date of September 2, 2021, term to expire on June 30, 2022
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to accept the resignation of Sergeant Richard Gibeau from the Swansea Police Department, with regret, and congratulations upon his retirement, effective date of September 1, 2021; with an appointment of Sergeant Richard Gibeau to Reserve Officers, with an effective date of September 2, 2021, term to expire on June 30, 2022. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Promotion to Sergeant - Swansea Police Department Detective Keith C.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Appoint Keith Chomka to the rank of Sergeant for the Swansea Police Department, effective September 2, 2021
To appoint Keith Chomka to the rank of Sergeant for the Swansea Police Department, effective September 2, 2021
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“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to appoint Keith Chomka to the rank of Sergeant for the Swansea Police Department, effective September 2, 2021 ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Approval of Chapter 90 Reimbursements for Spring Paving Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Apply for state aid reimbursement programs under the Chapter 90 Program to MASS DOT for spring paving in the amount of $147,943.39
To apply for state aid reimbursement programs under the Chapter 90 Program to MASS DOT for spring paving in the amount of $147,943.39
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to apply for state aid reimbursement programs under the Chapter 90 Program to MASS DOT for spring paving in the amount of $147,943.39. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Highway Department Updates Private Ways Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Accept the open session meeting minutes dated August 10, 2021, with the corrections of possible scrivener's errors
To accept the open session meeting minutes dated August 10, 2021, with the corrections of possible scrivener's errors
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro, to accept the open session meeting minutes dated August 10, 2021, with the corrections of possible scrivener's errors. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Town Administrator's Report Award of Contract for Tree Removal at S.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Award the contract for the Swansea Memorial Park tree removal and pruning services in the amount of $40,000.00 to Levesque's Tree Service, of Swansea, MA
To award the contract for the Swansea Memorial Park tree removal and pruning services in the amount of $40,000.00 to Levesque's Tree Service, of Swansea, MA
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro, to award the contract for the Swansea Memorial Park tree removal and pruning services in the amount of $40,000.00 to Levesque's Tree Service, of Swansea, MA ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Old Business Solid Waste Regulations and Procedures Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve the Swansea Garden Club to plant crocus bulbs at the Swansea Dam
To approve the Swansea Garden Club to plant crocus bulbs at the Swansea Dam
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“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro, to approve the Swansea Garden Club to plant crocus bulbs at the Swansea Dam. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 9 Correspondence Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Enter into executive session
To enter into executive session
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Carreiro to enter into executive session. ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. Carreiro - Aye, Mr. Kitchin - Aye, Mr. Heim - Aye. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Open session will not reconvene. MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Carreiro to recess at 8:28 p.m. ROLL CA.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Recess at 8:28 p.m
To recess at 8:28 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Carreiro to recess at 8:28 p.m. ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. Carreiro - Aye, Mr. Kitchin - Aye, Mr. Heim - Aye. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Respectfully submitted, Nicole R. Avila, Administrative Assistant Document List: Email Correspondence from Mr. Jason Ar.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
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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