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April 12, 2022
25 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Steven H. Kitchin, Christopher R. Carreiro, Robert C. Medeiros
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Reorganize the Board of Selectmen
To reorganize the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to reorganize the Board of Selectmen. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Nominate Steven Kitchin as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen
To nominate Steven Kitchin as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to nominate Steven Kitchin as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Nominate Christopher Carreiro as Vice Chairman of the Board of Selectmen
To nominate Christopher Carreiro as Vice Chairman of the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin, to nominate Christopher Carreiro as Vice Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Nominate Robert Medeiros as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen
To nominate Robert Medeiros as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Kitchin, to nominate Robert Medeiros as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Kitchin)
Take Item 3 out of order
To take Item 3 out of order
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“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to take Item 3 out of order. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Delegate American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Application Filing.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Delegate the American Rescue Plan Act application filing to the Town Administrator, Mallory Aronstein
To delegate the American Rescue Plan Act application filing to the Town Administrator, Mallory Aronstein
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to delegate the American Rescue Plan Act application filing to the Town Administrator, Mallory Aronstein. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Take Item 5 out of order
To take Item 5 out of order
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“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to take Item 5 out of order. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Appoint Members to the Comprehensive Plan Committee MOTION.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Michelle Paul of Advisory & Finance and Christine Cestodio of Recreation to the Comprehensive Plan Committee
To appoint Michelle Paul of Advisory & Finance and Christine Cestodio of Recreation to the Comprehensive Plan Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to appoint Michelle Paul of Advisory & Finance and Christine Cestodio of Recreation to the Comprehensive Plan Committee. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Susan Nedar of the Swansea Redevelopment Authority to the Comprehensive Plan Committee
To appoint Susan Nedar of the Swansea Redevelopment Authority to the Comprehensive Plan Committee
The minutes say the motion passed by a majority but do not say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to appoint Susan Nedar of the Swansea Redevelopment Authority to the Comprehensive Plan Committee. ALL IN FAVOR - TWO AYES, ONE ABSTENTION, MOTION CARRIES BY MAJORITY.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Appoint Steven Bogle of Swansea, MA to the Planning Board with a term to expire April 10, 2023
To appoint Steven Bogle of Swansea, MA to the Planning Board with a term to expire April 10, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. C. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Steven Bogle of Swansea, MA to the Planning Board with a term to expire April 10, 2023. ROLL CALL VOTE: MR. KITCHIN - AYE, MR. CARREIRO - AYE, MR. MEDEIROS - AYE. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS. MOTION made by Mr. Cabral, seconded by Mr. J. Carreiro to adjourn the Planning Board Meeting. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANI.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Table Item 4
To table Item 4
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to table Item 4. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Ratify the contract between the Town of Swansea and AFSCME, Council 93, Local 1701, Highway Department for a term of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025
To ratify the contract between the Town of Swansea and AFSCME, Council 93, Local 1701, Highway Department for a term of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to ratify the contract between the Town of Swansea and AFSCME, Council 93, Local 1701, Highway Department for a term of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Reconsider Budget 135, Town Accountant
To reconsider Budget 135, Town Accountant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to reconsider Budget 135, Town Accountant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Recess
To recess
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to recess. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Reconvene
To reconvene
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to reconvene. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve Budget 135, Town Accountant - Personnel of $165,269 and Expenses of $139,675 for a total of $204,944
To approve Budget 135, Town Accountant - Personnel of $165,269 and Expenses of $139,675 for a total of $204,944
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve Budget 135, Town Accountant - Personnel of $165,269 and Expenses of $139,675 for a total of $204,944. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Chapter 90 Reimbursement Request for $468,523.99 for FY2022 Fall Roadway Maintenance
To approve the Chapter 90 Reimbursement Request for $468,523.99 for FY2022 Fall Roadway Maintenance
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the Chapter 90 Reimbursement Request for $468,523.99 for FY2022 Fall Roadway Maintenance. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve the State Aid Reimbursable Programs Project Request from Chapter 90 for Cummings Road paving improvements in the amount of $270,387.50
To approve the State Aid Reimbursable Programs Project Request from Chapter 90 for Cummings Road paving improvements in the amount of $270,387.50
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the State Aid Reimbursable Programs Project Request from Chapter 90 for Cummings Road paving improvements in the amount of $270,387.50. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve the State Aid Reimbursable Programs Project Request from Chapter 90 for the Bark Street sidewalk design and upgrade in the amount of $41,800
To approve the State Aid Reimbursable Programs Project Request from Chapter 90 for the Bark Street sidewalk design and upgrade in the amount of $41,800
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the State Aid Reimbursable Programs Project Request from Chapter 90 for the Bark Street sidewalk design and upgrade in the amount of $41,800. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve the State Aid Reimbursable Programs Project Request from Chapter 90 for the Swansea Mall Drive, Route 118, improvement project, location of Swansea mall Drive, Milford Road to Wood Street, in
To approve the State Aid Reimbursable Programs Project Request from Chapter 90 for the Swansea Mall Drive, Route 118, improvement project, location of Swansea mall Drive, Milford Road to Wood Street, in the amount of $24,900
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the State Aid Reimbursable Programs Project Request from Chapter 90 for the Swansea Mall Drive, Route 118, improvement project, location of Swansea mall Drive, Milford Road to Wood Street, in the amount of $24,900. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve the open session minutes of March 22, 2022
To approve the open session minutes of March 22, 2022
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the open session minutes of March 22, 2022. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve and accept the bid from Narragansett Improvement of Providence, Rhode Island, in the amount of $472,637.50, for the Cummings Road Pavement Improvement Project
To approve and accept the bid from Narragansett Improvement of Providence, Rhode Island, in the amount of $472,637.50, for the Cummings Road Pavement Improvement Project
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve and accept the bid from Narragansett Improvement of Providence, Rhode Island, in the amount of $472,637.50, for the Cummings Road Pavement Improvement Project. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Award the bid for the Rubber Tired Excavator to Woodco Machinery from Woburn, Massachusetts for a total bid price of $134,663. Old Business Mr. Kitchin requested an update on the status of MassDOT pai
To award the bid for the Rubber Tired Excavator to Woodco Machinery from Woburn, Massachusetts for a total bid price of $134,663. Old Business Mr. Kitchin requested an update on the status of MassDOT painting lines at the two exit ramps on Route 195. Mr. Anderson stated he would contact MassDOT. Mr. Kitchin inquired about the MassDOT projects involving the intersections. 4 Mr. Anderson stated that Gardners Neck Road at Route Six and other projects have been grouped together and will be completed in 2025. New Business Selectmen's Goals & Objectives Mr. Kitchin stated that he requested that this item be placed on the agenda to give Mr. Medeiros the opportunity to list any initiatives he would like to accomplish as a Selectman. Mr. Medeiros stated that he appreciated the opportunity. Correspondence None Mr. Kitchin stated there is a need for an Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L.c30A,§21(a
The minutes do not record a vote for this motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to award the bid for the Rubber Tired Excavator to Woodco Machinery from Woburn, Massachusetts for a total bid price of $134,663. Old Business Mr. Kitchin requested an update on the status of MassDOT painting lines at the two exit ramps on Route 195. Mr. Anderson stated he would contact MassDOT. Mr. Kitchin inquired about the MassDOT projects involving the intersections. 4 Mr. Anderson stated that Gardners Neck Road at Route Six and other projects have been grouped together and will be completed in 2025. New Business Selectmen's Goals & Objectives Mr. Kitchin stated that he requested that this item be placed on the agenda to give Mr. Medeiros the opportunity to list any initiatives he would like to accomplish as a Selectman. Mr. Medeiros stated that he appreciated the opportunity. Correspondence None Mr. Kitchin stated there is a need for an Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L.c30A,§21(a)(3): To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body: Clerical Union., M.G.L.c30A,§21(a)(2): To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for contract negotiations with nonunion personnel: Conservation Agent, and 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 - March 29, 2022 The Board will not reconvene into open session..” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Enter into executive session
To enter into executive session
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to enter into executive session. ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. Kitchin - Aye, Mr. Carreiro - Aye, Mr. Medeiros - Aye ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Carreiro to recess to clear the room at 8:54 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNAN.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Recess to clear the room at 8:54 p.m
To recess to clear the room at 8:54 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Carreiro to recess to clear the room at 8:54 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Respectfully submitted, Janet Helley Document List: Resignation Let.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
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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