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

September 28, 2021

14 recorded votes, 1 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

Enter into a Public Hearing for the purpose of Approval of an On-Premise Ail Alcohol License Transfer & Pledge of License

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To enter into a Public Hearing for the purpose of Approval of an On-Premise Ail Alcohol License Transfer & Pledge of License

The minutes say the motion passed by a majority but do not say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Heim to enter into a Public Hearing for the purpose of Approval of an On-Premise Ail Alcohol License Transfer & Pledge of License ALL IN FAVOR - MAJORITY - Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)

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

Close the Public Hearing

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To close the Public Hearing

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to close the Public Hearing. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS The Public Hearing was closed at 7:24 p.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)

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

Approve an All Alcohol On-Premise License transfer to Black Salt, LLC., at 481 Wilbur Avenue, Swansea, MA

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve an All Alcohol On-Premise License transfer to Black Salt, LLC., at 481 Wilbur Avenue, Swansea, MA

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve an All Alcohol On-Premise License transfer to Black Salt, LLC., at 481 Wilbur Avenue, Swansea, MA. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)

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

Approve the Pledge of License for Black Salt, LLC., at 481 Wilbur Avenue, Swansea, MA

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the Pledge of License for Black Salt, LLC., at 481 Wilbur Avenue, Swansea, MA

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve the Pledge of License for Black Salt, LLC., at 481 Wilbur Avenue, Swansea, MA. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS Pinning Ceremony for the Swansea Police Department |.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)

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

Recess for the purpose of photographs for the Swansea Police Sergeants and their families at 7:31 p.m

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recess for the purpose of photographs for the Swansea Police Sergeants and their families at 7:31 p.m

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to recess for the purpose of photographs for the Swansea Police Sergeants and their families at 7:31 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)

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

Reconvene the meeting at 7:36 p.m

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To reconvene the meeting at 7:36 p.m

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to reconvene the meeting at 7:36 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Approval - One Day Beer & Wine License True North Running Company,.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)

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

Grant a One-Day Beer & Wine License to True North Runnings Company, for October 10, 2021

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To grant a One-Day Beer & Wine License to True North Runnings Company, for October 10, 2021

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to grant a One-Day Beer & Wine License to True North Runnings Company, for October 10, 2021. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Building Inspector Proposal Ms.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Rescind the effective date of September 27, 2021 for the appointment of the Assistant Highway Superintendent / Facilities Manager which was taken on September 14, 2021

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To rescind the effective date of September 27, 2021 for the appointment of the Assistant Highway Superintendent / Facilities Manager which was taken on September 14, 2021

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to rescind the effective date of September 27, 2021 for the appointment of the Assistant Highway Superintendent / Facilities Manager which was taken on September 14, 2021. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Approve Special Town Meeting Articles for November 1, 2021.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve Article 4 for placement on the November 1, 2021 Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve Article 4 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 4 for placement on the November 1, 2021 Special Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)

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

Approve Article 5 for placement on the November 1, 2021 Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve Article 5 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 5 for placement on the November 1, 2021 Special Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)

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

Approve Article 9, which was Article 10, for placement on the November 1, 2021 Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve Article 9, which was Article 10, 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 9, which was Article 10, for placement on the November 1, 2021 Special Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS A discussion regarding the funding accounts for each Warrant Articl.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Accept the open session meeting minutes dated September 14, 2021

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To accept the open session meeting minutes dated September 14, 2021

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro, to accept the open session meeting minutes dated September 14, 2021. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Town Administrator's Report Notice of Public Forums for the Municip.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Affirm the vote to adopt the Solid Waste Regulations and Procedures Policy

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To affirm the vote to adopt the Solid Waste Regulations and Procedures Policy

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro, to affirm the vote to adopt the Solid Waste Regulations and Procedures Policy. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Affirm the vote to adopt the Complete Streets Policy

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To affirm the vote to adopt the Complete Streets Policy

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro, to affirm the vote to adopt the Complete Streets Policy. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS New Business No new business at this time.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (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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