MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
March 29, 2022
14 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
During the meeting:
- Derek W. Heim arrived late (7:20 p.m.)
Every vote, in order
Approve $171,027 in personnel and $88,392 in expenses, for a total budget of $259,419, Budget 141 - Assessors, and recommend to Advisory and Finance
To approve $171,027 in personnel and $88,392 in expenses, for a total budget of $259,419, Budget 141 - Assessors, and recommend to Advisory and Finance
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve $171,027 in personnel and $88,392 in expenses, for a total budget of $259,419, Budget 141 - Assessors, and recommend to Advisory and Finance. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Recess at 7:37 p.m
To recess at 7:37 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to recess at 7:37 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Reconvene at 7:46 p.m
To reconvene at 7:46 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to reconvene at 7:46 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote and Appointment of Potential Candidates to Capital Building Co.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Table this item until the next meeting
To table this item until the next meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to table this item until the next meeting. ALL IN FAVOR - TWO IN FAVOR, ONE ABSTENTION.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Kitchin)
Renew a three-year contract for Marc Haslam of 81 Courtland Court, to begin on July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025
To renew a three-year contract for Marc Haslam of 81 Courtland Court, to begin on July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to renew a three-year contract for Marc Haslam of 81 Courtland Court, to begin on July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 5 Review Potential List of Annual Town Meeting Articles Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve a Class I Auto License renewal for Suzuki of Swansea at 610 G.A.R. Highway
To approve a Class I Auto License renewal for Suzuki of Swansea at 610 G.A.R. Highway
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve a Class I Auto License renewal for Suzuki of Swansea at 610 G.A.R. Highway. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Class II License Vote to Renew - Roland's Auto Sales, 14 Spring Str.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve a Class II Auto License renewal for Roland's Auto Sales at 14 Spring Street
To approve a Class II Auto License renewal for Roland's Auto Sales at 14 Spring Street
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve a Class II Auto License renewal for Roland's Auto Sales at 14 Spring Street. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Approval of Minutes Open Session: March 8, 2022 and March 22, 2022.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve the open session minutes of March 8, 2022
To approve the open session minutes of March 8, 2022
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve the open session minutes of March 8, 2022. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Town Administrator's Report Update on Soil Conservation By-Law Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve the rate change for Town Counsel for legal services from $200/hour to $225/hour, effective May 1, 2022
To approve the rate change for Town Counsel for legal services from $200/hour to $225/hour, effective May 1, 2022
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve the rate change for Town Counsel for legal services from $200/hour to $225/hour, effective May 1, 2022. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Correspondence Accept Resignation of Paul Grillo, Soil Conservation.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Accept Paul Grillo's letter of resignation from the Soil Conservation Board with regret, and issue a letter of thanks for serving on that Board
To accept Paul Grillo's letter of resignation from the Soil Conservation Board with regret, and issue a letter of thanks for serving on that Board
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to accept Paul Grillo's letter of resignation from the Soil Conservation Board with regret, and issue a letter of thanks for serving on that Board. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Accept Resignation of James Hanley, Planning Board MOTION made by M.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Accept James Hanley's letter of resignation from the Planning Board with regret, and issue a letter of thanks for serving on that Board
To accept James Hanley's letter of resignation from the Planning Board with regret, and issue a letter of thanks for serving on that Board
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to accept James Hanley's letter of resignation from the Planning Board with regret, and issue a letter of thanks for serving on that Board. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Alleged Open Meeting Law Violation dated 3/28/2022, rec'd 3/29/2022.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Recommend that Mrs. Aronstein respond to the alleged open meeting law complaint on behalf of the Board of Selectmen
To recommend that Mrs. Aronstein respond to the alleged open meeting law complaint on behalf of the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to recommend that Mrs. Aronstein respond to the alleged open meeting law complaint on behalf of the Board of Selectmen. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (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 to clear the room at 8:28 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Re.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Recess to clear the room at 8:28 p.m
To recess to clear the room at 8:28 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Heim to recess to clear the room at 8:28 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Respectfully submitted, Janet Helley Document List: Letter from B.” (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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