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

December 28, 2021

11 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

Approve the Class I License transfer for United Construction & Forestry, LLC at 2397 G.A.R. Highway, Swansea, MA

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the Class I License transfer for United Construction & Forestry, LLC at 2397 G.A.R. Highway, Swansea, MA

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve the Class I License transfer for United Construction & Forestry, LLC at 2397 G.A.R. Highway, Swansea, MA. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Class I License Transfer Russell Sampson, Mac's Auto, 1025 G.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)

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

Approve the Class II License transfer for Mac's Auto at 1025 G.A.R. Highway, to Mr. Russel Sampson, of 1025 G.A.R. Highway

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the Class II License transfer for Mac's Auto at 1025 G.A.R. Highway, to Mr. Russel Sampson, of 1025 G.A.R. Highway

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve the Class II License transfer for Mac's Auto at 1025 G.A.R. Highway, to Mr. Russel Sampson, of 1025 G.A.R. Highway. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS | Class I License Renewal Kostyas Auto Sales, 2093 G.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)

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

Approve the renewal of an Off-Premise All Alcohol License to Yankee Spirits, 207 Swansea Mall Drive

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the renewal of an Off-Premise All Alcohol License to Yankee Spirits, 207 Swansea Mall Drive

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve the renewal of an Off-Premise All Alcohol License to Yankee Spirits, 207 Swansea Mall Drive. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS On-Premise Beer & Wine License Renewals No Joke Smoke, BBQ, LLC.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)

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

Approve the renewal of the On-Premise Beer & Wine License for No Joke Smoke, BBQ, LLC., 395 Wilbur Avenue

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the renewal of the On-Premise Beer & Wine License for No Joke Smoke, BBQ, LLC., 395 Wilbur Avenue

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve the renewal of the On-Premise Beer & Wine License for No Joke Smoke, BBQ, LLC., 395 Wilbur Avenue. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS On-Premise All Alcohol License Renewals Ocean Tavern, Inc.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)

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

Approve all of the listed renewals of On- Premise All Alcohol Licenses

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve all of the listed renewals of On- Premise All Alcohol Licenses

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve all of the listed renewals of On- Premise All Alcohol Licenses. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS Entertainment License Renewals Ocean Tavern, Inc.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)

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

Approve the renewal of the Entertainment License for Ocean Tavern, Inc. d/b/a Happy Clam, 378 Ocean Grove Avenue

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the renewal of the Entertainment License for Ocean Tavern, Inc. d/b/a Happy Clam, 378 Ocean Grove Avenue

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve the renewal of the Entertainment License for Ocean Tavern, Inc. d/b/a Happy Clam, 378 Ocean Grove Avenue. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Amusement Device License Renewals Ocean Tavern, Inc.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)

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

Approve the renewal of the Amusement Device License for Ocean Tavern, Inc. d/b/a Happy Clam, 378 Ocean Grove Avenue

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the renewal of the Amusement Device License for Ocean Tavern, Inc. d/b/a Happy Clam, 378 Ocean Grove Avenue

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve the renewal of the Amusement Device License for Ocean Tavern, Inc. d/b/a Happy Clam, 378 Ocean Grove Avenue. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission Renewal Forms Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)

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

Table the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission Renewal Forms

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To table the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission Renewal Forms

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to table the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission Renewal Forms. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS / Approval of Minutes There were no minutes to be approved.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)

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

Dissolve the Highway Garage Building Committee

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To dissolve the Highway Garage Building Committee

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to dissolve the Highway Garage Building Committee. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Ms.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)

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

Enter into executive session

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To enter into executive session

The roll call in the minutes does not list every member present, so individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Carreiro to enter into executive session. ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. Kitchin - Aye, Mr. Carreiro -- Aye, Mr. Heim - Aye. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Carreiro to recess at 7:47 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Respectfully 1.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)

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

Recess at 7:47 p.m

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recess at 7:47 p.m

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Carreiro to recess at 7:47 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Respectfully 1h Ay ; Nicole R.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)

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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