MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
January 25, 2022
24 recorded votes, 2 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 Change of Manager to the Liquor License for the V.F.W., Post 2045, 130 Main Street, Swansea, to Mr. Paul Souza, of 21 Lancelot Terrace, Swansea
To approve the Change of Manager to the Liquor License for the V.F.W., Post 2045, 130 Main Street, Swansea, to Mr. Paul Souza, of 21 Lancelot Terrace, Swansea
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro, to approve the Change of Manager to the Liquor License for the V.F.W., Post 2045, 130 Main Street, Swansea, to Mr. Paul Souza, of 21 Lancelot Terrace, Swansea. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Discussion of Community Allotments for Diman Regional Vocational Te.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Appoint Mr. Lucas Canario, 127 Evergreen Drive, Swansea and David Woolhouse, 35 Jaffrey Street, Swansea, to the position of Part-time Per Diem Probationary Dispatchers for the Swansea Police Departmen
To appoint Mr. Lucas Canario, 127 Evergreen Drive, Swansea and David Woolhouse, 35 Jaffrey Street, Swansea, to the position of Part-time Per Diem Probationary Dispatchers for the Swansea Police Department, with terms to expire on June 30, 2022
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to appoint Mr. Lucas Canario, 127 Evergreen Drive, Swansea and David Woolhouse, 35 Jaffrey Street, Swansea, to the position of Part-time Per Diem Probationary Dispatchers for the Swansea Police Department, with terms to expire on June 30, 2022. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Appointment to Open Space Committee Ms.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Appoint Ms. Colleen Brown of Swansea, MA and Mr. Gil Almeida of Swansea, Ma to the Open Space Committee, with terms to expire on June 30, 2022
To appoint Ms. Colleen Brown of Swansea, MA and Mr. Gil Almeida of Swansea, Ma to the Open Space Committee, with terms to expire on June 30, 2022
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to appoint Ms. Colleen Brown of Swansea, MA and Mr. Gil Almeida of Swansea, Ma to the Open Space Committee, with terms to expire on June 30, 2022 ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS FY 2023 Budget Review Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve $5,200.00 for expenses, Budget 131 - Advisory & Finance, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board
To approve $5,200.00 for expenses, Budget 131 - Advisory & Finance, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve $5,200.00 for expenses, Budget 131 - Advisory & Finance, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 2 MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve $100,000.00 for expenses, Budget 132 - Reserve Fund, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board
To approve $100,000.00 for expenses, Budget 132 - Reserve Fund, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve $100,000.00 for expenses, Budget 132 - Reserve Fund, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve $150,000.00 for expenses, Budget 151 - Legal Department and Risk Management, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board
To approve $150,000.00 for expenses, Budget 151 - Legal Department and Risk Management, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve $150,000.00 for expenses, Budget 151 - Legal Department and Risk Management, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve $160,926.00 for Personnel Services and $14,900.00 for expenses, Budget 161 - Town Clerk, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board
To approve $160,926.00 for Personnel Services and $14,900.00 for expenses, Budget 161 - Town Clerk, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve $160,926.00 for Personnel Services and $14,900.00 for expenses, Budget 161 - Town Clerk, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Ms.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve $68,550.00 for expenses, Budget 162 - Elections, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board
To approve $68,550.00 for expenses, Budget 162 - Elections, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve $68,550.00 for expenses, Budget 162 - Elections, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve $1,698.00 for Personnel Services and $9,200.00 for expenses, Budget 163 - Registration, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board
To approve $1,698.00 for Personnel Services and $9,200.00 for expenses, Budget 163 - Registration, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve $1,698.00 for Personnel Services and $9,200.00 for expenses, Budget 163 - Registration, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve $8,500.00 for expenses, Budget 176 - Zoning / Appeals Board, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board
To approve $8,500.00 for expenses, Budget 176 - Zoning / Appeals Board, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve $8,500.00 for expenses, Budget 176 - Zoning / Appeals Board, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve $1,516.00 for Personnel Services and $200.00 for expenses, Budget 491 - Cemetery, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board
To approve $1,516.00 for Personnel Services and $200.00 for expenses, Budget 491 - Cemetery, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve $1,516.00 for Personnel Services and $200.00 for expenses, Budget 491 - Cemetery, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve $2,000.00 for expenses, Budget 493 - Care of Soldiers Graves, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board
To approve $2,000.00 for expenses, Budget 493 - Care of Soldiers Graves, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve $2,000.00 for expenses, Budget 493 - Care of Soldiers Graves, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve $108,557.00 for Personnel Services, $8,000.00 for expenses, and $284,982.00 for Veterans Benefits, Budget 543 - Veteran's Dept, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board
To approve $108,557.00 for Personnel Services, $8,000.00 for expenses, and $284,982.00 for Veterans Benefits, Budget 543 - Veteran's Dept, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve $108,557.00 for Personnel Services, $8,000.00 for expenses, and $284,982.00 for Veterans Benefits, Budget 543 - Veteran's Dept, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve $191,224.60 for Personnel Services and $59,913.00 for expenses, Budget 541 - Council on Aging, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board
To approve $191,224.60 for Personnel Services and $59,913.00 for expenses, Budget 541 - Council on Aging, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve $191,224.60 for Personnel Services and $59,913.00 for expenses, Budget 541 - Council on Aging, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Ms.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve $7,800.00 for expenses, Budget 680 - Special Events, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board, with $2,800.00 for the Memorial Day festivities, and $5,000.00 for Holiday in the Village festi
To approve $7,800.00 for expenses, Budget 680 - Special Events, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board, with $2,800.00 for the Memorial Day festivities, and $5,000.00 for Holiday in the Village festivities
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve $7,800.00 for expenses, Budget 680 - Special Events, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board, with $2,800.00 for the Memorial Day festivities, and $5,000.00 for Holiday in the Village festivities. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve $5,000.00 for expenses, Budget 691 - Historical Commission, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board
To approve $5,000.00 for expenses, Budget 691 - Historical Commission, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve $5,000.00 for expenses, Budget 691 - Historical Commission, and submit to the Advisory & Finance Board. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Approval of Minutes December 28, 2021 and January 11, 2022 MOTION m.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve the Open Session Minutes of December 28, 2021
To approve the Open Session Minutes of December 28, 2021
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve the Open Session Minutes of December 28, 2021. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve the Open Session Minutes of January 11, 2022
To approve the Open Session Minutes of January 11, 2022
The minutes say the motion passed by a majority but do not say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Heim to approve the Open Session Minutes of January 11, 2022. ALL IN FAVOR - MAJORITY Town Administrator's Report Surplus Properties Ms.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
Dispose of the parcel at Map 12, Lot 29, Kispert Court
To dispose of the parcel at Map 12, Lot 29, Kispert Court
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Heim to dispose of the parcel at Map 12, Lot 29, Kispert Court. ALL IN FAVOR - TWO IN FAVOR, ONE ABSTENTION Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Heim)
Dispose of the parcel at Map 80, Lot 59, Taft Avenue, for further consideration after review of the appraisal
To dispose of the parcel at Map 80, Lot 59, Taft Avenue, for further consideration after review of the appraisal
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Carreiro to dispose of the parcel at Map 80, Lot 59, Taft Avenue, for further consideration after review of the appraisal. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Ms.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Dispose of the parcel at Map 80, Lot 9 and 9A, Melrose Avenue
To dispose of the parcel at Map 80, Lot 9 and 9A, Melrose Avenue
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Carreiro to dispose of the parcel at Map 80, Lot 9 and 9A, Melrose Avenue. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Municipal Website Ms.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve the office staff to work with legal counsel to respond to the Open Meeting Law request, as it pertains to the Board of Selectmen Executive Session minutes. Mr. Heim stated there is a need for
To approve the office staff to work with legal counsel to respond to the Open Meeting Law request, as it pertains to the Board of Selectmen Executive Session minutes. Mr. Heim stated there is a need for an Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L.c30A, §21(a)(6): To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body: Map 7, Lot 6. Mr. Heim stated the Board will secondly be taking up under M.G.L.c30A, §21(a)(7): To comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements: Review Executive Session Minutes of January 11, 2022. Open session will not reconvene
The minutes do not record a vote for this motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve the office staff to work with legal counsel to respond to the Open Meeting Law request, as it pertains to the Board of Selectmen Executive Session minutes. Mr. Heim stated there is a need for an Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L.c30A, §21(a)(6): To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body: Map 7, Lot 6. Mr. Heim stated the Board will secondly be taking up under M.G.L.c30A, §21(a)(7): To comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements: Review Executive Session Minutes of January 11, 2022. Open session will not reconvene..” (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. Kitchin - Aye, Mr. Carreiro - Aye, Mr. Heim - Aye ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Heim to recess at 8:50 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Respectfully submitt.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Recess at 8:50 p.m
To recess at 8:50 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Heim to recess at 8:50 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Respectfully submitted, 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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