MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
September 14, 2021
20 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
Take agenda item 2 out of sequence
To take agenda item 2 out of sequence
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to take agenda item 2 out of sequence. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Pinning Ceremony for the Swansea Fire Department Chief Eric Hajder.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Recess for the purpose of photographs for the Swansea Fire Department Firefighters and their families at 6:15 p.m
To recess for the purpose of photographs for the Swansea Fire Department Firefighters and their families at 6:15 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to recess for the purpose of photographs for the Swansea Fire Department Firefighters and their families at 6:15 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Reconvene the Board of Selectmen's meeting at 6:20 p.m
To reconvene the Board of Selectmen's meeting at 6:20 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to reconvene the Board of Selectmen's meeting at 6:20 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS Discussion - Reorganization of Government Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Take agenda items 4, 5, and 6 out of sequence
To take agenda items 4, 5, and 6 out of sequence
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to take agenda items 4, 5, and 6 out of sequence. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS Discussion of Land Donation Bark Street Map 17 Lot 6, 10.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve the request of the Swansea Water District to install a four-inch main flushing hydrant at Martin Court, with the requirement that the property is returned to its original condition
To approve the request of the Swansea Water District to install a four-inch main flushing hydrant at Martin Court, with the requirement that the property is returned to its original condition
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve the request of the Swansea Water District to install a four-inch main flushing hydrant at Martin Court, with the requirement that the property is returned to its original condition. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 7 p.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Enter into a Public Hearing for the purpose of reviewing the Solid Waste Fees for F¥2022
To enter into a Public Hearing for the purpose of reviewing the Solid Waste Fees for F¥2022
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to enter into a Public Hearing for the purpose of reviewing the Solid Waste Fees for F¥2022. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Ms.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Close the Public Hearing for Solid Waste Fees for FY2022
To close the Public Hearing for Solid Waste Fees for FY2022
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to close the Public Hearing for Solid Waste Fees for FY2022. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Appoint Nuno Jorge to the position of Facilities Manager / Assistant Highway Superintendent, effective September 27, 2021
To appoint Nuno Jorge to the position of Facilities Manager / Assistant Highway Superintendent, effective September 27, 2021
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to appoint Nuno Jorge to the position of Facilities Manager / Assistant Highway Superintendent, effective September 27, 2021. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote Proposed Warrant Articles for Special Town Meeting, November 1.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve Article 1 for placement on the November 1, 2021 Special Town Meeting Warrant. 7 Mr. Kitchin stated he would like it to be noted that Article 1 is a bookkeeping correction
To approve Article 1 for placement on the November 1, 2021 Special Town Meeting Warrant. 7 Mr. Kitchin stated he would like it to be noted that Article 1 is a bookkeeping correction
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve Article 1 for placement on the November 1, 2021 Special Town Meeting Warrant. 7 Mr. Kitchin stated he would like it to be noted that Article 1 is a bookkeeping correction. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve Article 2 for placement on the November 1, 2021 Special Town Meeting Warrant. Ms. Aronstein stated this is also a bookkeeping correction
To approve Article 2 for placement on the November 1, 2021 Special Town Meeting Warrant. Ms. Aronstein stated this is also a bookkeeping correction
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve Article 2 for placement on the November 1, 2021 Special Town Meeting Warrant. Ms. Aronstein stated this is also a bookkeeping correction. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve Article 3 for placement on the November 1, 2021 Special Town Meeting Warrant
To approve Article 3 for placement on the November 1, 2021 Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve Article 3 for placement on the November 1, 2021 Special Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Remove Article 4 from the November 1, 2021 Special Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Heim discussed this being taken up at a future meeting
To remove Article 4 from the November 1, 2021 Special Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Heim discussed this being taken up at a future meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to remove Article 4 from the November 1, 2021 Special Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Heim discussed this being taken up at a future meeting. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Ms.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve Article 6 for placement on the November 1, 2021 Special Town Meeting Warrant
To approve Article 6 for placement on the November 1, 2021 Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve Article 6 for placement on the November 1, 2021 Special Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve Article 7 for placement on the November 1, 2021 Special Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Heim inquired about the square footage for the parking area. Ms. Aronstein stated she should be receiving that
To approve Article 7 for placement on the November 1, 2021 Special Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Heim inquired about the square footage for the parking area. Ms. Aronstein stated she should be receiving that information in the coming days. Mr. Kitchin discussed the language regarding the parking space for the municipal office building. Ms. Aronstein stated she would reword the article
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve Article 7 for placement on the November 1, 2021 Special Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Heim inquired about the square footage for the parking area. Ms. Aronstein stated she should be receiving that information in the coming days. Mr. Kitchin discussed the language regarding the parking space for the municipal office building. Ms. Aronstein stated she would reword the article. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve Article 8 as amended, for placement on the November 1, 2021 Special Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Kitchin stated if Article 7 does not pass at Town Meeting, Article 8 would not be a discussion. Ms
To approve Article 8 as amended, for placement on the November 1, 2021 Special Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Kitchin stated if Article 7 does not pass at Town Meeting, Article 8 would not be a discussion. Ms. Aronstein confirmed that to be correct. 8 Mr. Kitchin suggested the language regarding the dollar amount be reworded. Mr. Heim agreed. Mr. Carreiro discussed using funds from Certified Free Cash to purchase the Municipal Office Space, Mr. Heim discussed Swansea being in financial health
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve Article 8 as amended, for placement on the November 1, 2021 Special Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Kitchin stated if Article 7 does not pass at Town Meeting, Article 8 would not be a discussion. Ms. Aronstein confirmed that to be correct. 8 Mr. Kitchin suggested the language regarding the dollar amount be reworded. Mr. Heim agreed. Mr. Carreiro discussed using funds from Certified Free Cash to purchase the Municipal Office Space, Mr. Heim discussed Swansea being in financial health. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Accept the open session meeting minutes dated August 24, 2021, with the corrections of possible scrivener's errors
To accept the open session meeting minutes dated August 24, 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 24, 2021, with the corrections of possible scrivener's errors. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Approval of Open Session Minutes from September 2, 2021 MOTION made.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Accept the open session meeting minutes dated September 2, 2021
To accept the open session meeting minutes dated September 2, 2021
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro, to accept the open session meeting minutes dated September 2, 2021. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS Town Administrator's Report Complete Streets Presentation Ms.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Adopt the third reading and approve the Solid Waste Regulations and Procedures Policy
To adopt the third reading and approve the Solid Waste Regulations and Procedures Policy
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Kitchin, to adopt the third reading and approve the Solid Waste Regulations and Procedures Policy. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Kitchin)
Adopt the third reading and approve the Complete Streets Policy
To adopt the third reading and approve the Complete Streets Policy
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Kitchin, to adopt the third reading and approve the Complete Streets Policy, ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Kitchin)
Adjourn at 8:12 p.m
To adjourn at 8:12 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to adjourn at 8:12 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Respectfully submitted, Nicole R.” (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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