MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
October 26, 2021
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Steven H. Kitchin, Derek W. Heim
Absent: Christopher R. Carreiro
Every vote, in order
Take agenda item 3 out of order
To take agenda item 3 out of order
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim to take agenda item 3 out of order. ALL IN FAVOR - MAJORITY Declaration of Purple Heart Community Veterans Service Agent Kevin S.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Declare the Town of Swansea a Purple Heart Community, effective October 26, 2021
To declare the Town of Swansea a Purple Heart Community, effective October 26, 2021
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim to declare the Town of Swansea a Purple Heart Community, effective October 26, 2021. ALL IN FAVOR - MAJORITY 1 Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Take agenda item 4 out of order
To take agenda item 4 out of order
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim to take agenda item 4 out of order. ALL IN FAVOR - MAJORITY Appointment to the Cultural Council Ms.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Appoint Ms. Joanne Johnson of Swansea, MA, Ms. Ersy Fanuele of Swansea, MA, and Ms. Kelly Plante, of Swansea MA, to the Cultural Council, with terms to expire on October 26, 2024
To appoint Ms. Joanne Johnson of Swansea, MA, Ms. Ersy Fanuele of Swansea, MA, and Ms. Kelly Plante, of Swansea MA, to the Cultural Council, with terms to expire on October 26, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim to appoint Ms. Joanne Johnson of Swansea, MA, Ms. Ersy Fanuele of Swansea, MA, and Ms. Kelly Plante, of Swansea MA, to the Cultural Council, with terms to expire on October 26, 2024. ALL IN FAVOR - MAJORITY MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Take agenda item 5 out of order
To take agenda item 5 out of order
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim to take agenda item 5 out of order. ALL IN FAVOR - MAJORITY Approval of Open Session Minutes from October 12, 2021 MOTION made b.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Accept the open session meeting minutes dated October 12, 2021
To accept the open session meeting minutes dated October 12, 2021
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim, to accept the open session meeting minutes dated October 12, 2021. ALL IN FAVOR - MAJORITY MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Recess at 6:25 p.m
To recess at 6:25 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim to recess at 6:25 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - MAJORITY MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Reconvene the Board of Selectmen's Meeting at 6:30 p.m
To reconvene the Board of Selectmen's Meeting at 6:30 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim to reconvene the Board of Selectmen's Meeting at 6:30 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - MAJORITY 6:30 p.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Approve to accept the recommendations made for the Building Department fee schedule
To approve to accept the recommendations made for the Building Department fee schedule
From the minutes
“MOTION made Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim to approve to accept the recommendations made for the Building Department fee schedule. ALL IN FAVOR - MAJORITY MOTION made Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Approve the Board of Selectmen fee schedule as presented
To approve the Board of Selectmen fee schedule as presented
From the minutes
“MOTION made Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim to approve the Board of Selectmen fee schedule as presented. ALL IN FAVOR - MAJORITY New Business No new business discussed Correspondence Veterans Day C.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Enter into Executive Session at 7:23 p.m
To enter into Executive Session at 7:23 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim to enter into Executive Session at 7:23 p.m. Roll call vote showed: Mr. Kitchin, aye; Mr. Heim, aye. MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim, to recess. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Respectfully 2h Arba Nicole R. Avila, Administrative Assistant Document List: Fi.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Recess
To recess
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim, to recess. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Respectfully 2h Arba Nicole R.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
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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