MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
February 15, 2022
13 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
Approve $178,830 for personal services and $19,080 in expenses, Budget 510 - Board of Health, and recommend to Advisory and Finance
To approve $178,830 for personal services and $19,080 in expenses, Budget 510 - Board of Health, and recommend to Advisory and Finance
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve $178,830 for personal services and $19,080 in expenses, Budget 510 - Board of Health, and recommend to Advisory and Finance. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 512 - Animal Control Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve $91,748 for personal services and $17,850 in expenses, Budget 512 - Animal Control, and recommend to Advisory and Finance
To approve $91,748 for personal services and $17,850 in expenses, Budget 512 - Animal Control, and recommend to Advisory and Finance
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve $91,748 for personal services and $17,850 in expenses, Budget 512 - Animal Control, and recommend to Advisory and Finance. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Budget Review - 210 - Police Department - Chief Marc Haslam Chief H.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve the Employment Agreement for Mallory Aronstein and the Town of Swansea, and extend her service as Town Administrator until June 30, 2025
To approve the Employment Agreement for Mallory Aronstein and the Town of Swansea, and extend her service as Town Administrator until June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro, to approve the Employment Agreement for Mallory Aronstein and the Town of Swansea, and extend her service as Town Administrator until June 30, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Appointment - Labor Counsel Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Appoint Attorney Howard Greenspan of Lynnfield, MA as Labor Counsel for the Town of Swansea
To appoint Attorney Howard Greenspan of Lynnfield, MA as Labor Counsel for the Town of Swansea
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“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro, to appoint Attorney Howard Greenspan of Lynnfield, MA as Labor Counsel for the Town of Swansea. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 2 Vote to Appoint - Conservation Commission - Term to expire: June.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Appoint Ms. Nanci Hedgcorth. of 351 Ocean Grove Avenue, as a member of the Conservation Commission, with a term to expire June 30, 2022
To appoint Ms. Nanci Hedgcorth. of 351 Ocean Grove Avenue, as a member of the Conservation Commission, with a term to expire June 30, 2022
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro, to appoint Ms. Nanci Hedgcorth. of 351 Ocean Grove Avenue, as a member of the Conservation Commission, with a term to expire June 30, 2022. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Appoint - Open Space Committee - Term to expire: June 30, 2.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Appoint Ms. Nanci Hedgcorth. of 351 Ocean Grove Avenue, as a member of the Open Space Committee, with a term to expire June 30, 2022
To appoint Ms. Nanci Hedgcorth. of 351 Ocean Grove Avenue, as a member of the Open Space Committee, with a term to expire June 30, 2022
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro, to appoint Ms. Nanci Hedgcorth. of 351 Ocean Grove Avenue, as a member of the Open Space Committee, with a term to expire June 30, 2022. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Budget Review 135 Town Accountant Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve $165,269 for personal services and $35,350 in expenses, Budget 135 - Auditor/Accountant and recommend to Advisory and Finance
To approve $165,269 for personal services and $35,350 in expenses, Budget 135 - Auditor/Accountant and recommend to Advisory and Finance
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve $165,269 for personal services and $35,350 in expenses, Budget 135 - Auditor/Accountant and recommend to Advisory and Finance. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 171 - Conservation Ms.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve $99,849 for personal services and $9,332 in expenses, Budget 171 - Conservation Commission and recommend to Advisory and Finance
To approve $99,849 for personal services and $9,332 in expenses, Budget 171 - Conservation Commission and recommend to Advisory and Finance
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve $99,849 for personal services and $9,332 in expenses, Budget 171 - Conservation Commission and recommend to Advisory and Finance. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 423 - Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Partially release the Executive Session Minutes of January 26, 2022
To partially release the Executive Session Minutes of January 26, 2022
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“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to partially release the Executive Session Minutes of January 26, 2022. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Town Administrator's Report Notice of Resignation from Nicole Avila.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Accept the resignation of Nicole Avila, with regret
To accept the resignation of Nicole Avila, with regret
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“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to accept the resignation of Nicole Avila, with regret. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Review of Surplus Equipment Auction Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Adopt the Tobacco and Smoke Free Workplace Policy, as submitted
To adopt the Tobacco and Smoke Free Workplace Policy, as submitted
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“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to adopt the Tobacco and Smoke Free Workplace Policy, as submitted. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Swansea Redevelopment Authority Vacancy Discussion Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Enter into executive session
To enter into executive session
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“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 4 MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Heim to recess to clear the room at 8:10 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Recess to clear the room at 8:10 p.m
To recess to clear the room at 8:10 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Heim to recess to clear the room at 8:10 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Respectfully submitted, Janet Helley Document List: FY2023 Board of.” (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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