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April 26, 2022
47 recorded votes, 1 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
Approve the State Aid Reimbursement Request in the amount of $468,524.01
To approve the State Aid Reimbursement Request in the amount of $468,524.01
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the State Aid Reimbursement Request in the amount of $468,524.01 ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Appoint George Hovorka of 912 Sharps Lot Road, to be Swansea's SRPEDD commission member, with a term to expire May 24, 2023
To appoint George Hovorka of 912 Sharps Lot Road, to be Swansea's SRPEDD commission member, with a term to expire May 24, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint George Hovorka of 912 Sharps Lot Road, to be Swansea's SRPEDD commission member, with a term to expire May 24, 2023. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote on May 16, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Mrs.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Include Articles 1 through 4, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To include Articles 1 through 4, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to include Articles 1 through 4, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Include Article 5, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To include Article 5, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to include Article 5, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Include Articles 6 through 9, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To include Articles 6 through 9, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to include Articles 6 through 9, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Include Article 10, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To include Article 10, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to include Article 10, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Include Article 11, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To include Article 11, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to include Article 11, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Include Article 12, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To include Article 12, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to include Article 12, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Include Article 13, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To include Article 13, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to include Article 13, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Include Article 14, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To include Article 14, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to include Article 14, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Include Article 15, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To include Article 15, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to include Article 15, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Include Article 16, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To include Article 16, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to include Article 16, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Include Article 17, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To include Article 17, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to include Article 17, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Include Article 18, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To include Article 18, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to include Article 18, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Include Article 19, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To include Article 19, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to include Article 19, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Include Article 20, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To include Article 20, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to include Article 20, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Include Article 21, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To include Article 21, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to include Article 21, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Include Article 22, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To include Article 22, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to include Article 22, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Include Article 23, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To include Article 23, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to include Article 23, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Include Article 24, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To include Article 24, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to include Article 24, as proposed, on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Include proposed Article 26, now Article 25 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To include proposed Article 26, now Article 25 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to include proposed Article 26, now Article 25 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Include proposed Article 27, now Article 26 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To include proposed Article 27, now Article 26 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to include proposed Article 27, now Article 26 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Include proposed Article 28, now Article 27 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To include proposed Article 28, now Article 27 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to include proposed Article 28, now Article 27 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Include proposed Article 29, now Article 28 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To include proposed Article 29, now Article 28 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to include proposed Article 29, now Article 28 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Include proposed Article 30, now Article 29 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To include proposed Article 30, now Article 29 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to include proposed Article 30, now Article 29 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Include proposed Article 31, now Article 30 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To include proposed Article 31, now Article 30 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to include proposed Article 31, now Article 30 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Include proposed Article 32, now Article 31 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To include proposed Article 32, now Article 31 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to include proposed Article 32, now Article 31 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Include proposed Article 33, now Article 32 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To include proposed Article 33, now Article 32 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to include proposed Article 33, now Article 32 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Include proposed Article 34, now Article 33 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To include proposed Article 34, now Article 33 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to include proposed Article 34, now Article 33 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Include proposed Article 35, now Article 34 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To include proposed Article 35, now Article 34 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to include proposed Article 35, now Article 34 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Include proposed Article 36, now Article 35 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To include proposed Article 36, now Article 35 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Carreiro, to include proposed Article 36, now Article 35 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - TWO IN FAVOR, ONE ABSTENTION.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Carreiro)
Include proposed Article 37, now Article 36 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To include proposed Article 37, now Article 36 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to include proposed Article 37, now Article 36 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Include proposed Article 38, now Article 37 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To include proposed Article 38, now Article 37 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to include proposed Article 38, now Article 37 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Include proposed Article 39, now Article 38 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To include proposed Article 39, now Article 38 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to include proposed Article 39, now Article 38 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Include proposed Article 40, now Article 39 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To include proposed Article 40, now Article 39 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to include proposed Article 40, now Article 39 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Include proposed Article 41, now Article 40 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To include proposed Article 41, now Article 40 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
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 include proposed Article 41, now Article 40 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - TWO AYES, ONE NAY.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Include proposed Article 42, now Article 41 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To include proposed Article 42, now Article 41 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to include proposed Article 42, now Article 41 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Request for Departmental Transfer dated May 4, 2022 in the amount of $8,300 from Source Account B.C. Pension Benefits 01-900- 52-5621 to Use Account Management Info Systems 01-125-52-5201
To approve the Request for Departmental Transfer dated May 4, 2022 in the amount of $8,300 from Source Account B.C. Pension Benefits 01-900- 52-5621 to Use Account Management Info Systems 01-125-52-5201
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the Request for Departmental Transfer dated May 4, 2022 in the amount of $8,300 from Source Account B.C. Pension Benefits 01-900- 52-5621 to Use Account Management Info Systems 01-125-52-5201. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Request for Departmental Transfer dated May 4, 2022 in the amount of $1,000 from Source Account B.C. Pension Benefits 01-900- 52-5621 to Use Account BOS 01-122-59-52086 Nike Site Project
To approve the Request for Departmental Transfer dated May 4, 2022 in the amount of $1,000 from Source Account B.C. Pension Benefits 01-900- 52-5621 to Use Account BOS 01-122-59-52086 Nike Site Project
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the Request for Departmental Transfer dated May 4, 2022 in the amount of $1,000 from Source Account B.C. Pension Benefits 01-900- 52-5621 to Use Account BOS 01-122-59-52086 Nike Site Project. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Request for Departmental Transfer dated May 4, 2022 in the amount of $34,000 from Source Account B.C. Pension Benefits 01-900- 52-5621 to Use Account Public Buildings “Other” 01-123-52-570
To approve the Request for Departmental Transfer dated May 4, 2022 in the amount of $34,000 from Source Account B.C. Pension Benefits 01-900- 52-5621 to Use Account Public Buildings “Other” 01-123-52-5706
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the Request for Departmental Transfer dated May 4, 2022 in the amount of $34,000 from Source Account B.C. Pension Benefits 01-900- 52-5621 to Use Account Public Buildings “Other” 01-123-52-5706. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Request for Departmental Transfer dated May 4, 2022 in the amount of $5,599 from Source Account Vocational - Bristol Aggie 01- 390-52-5631 to Use Account Vocational - Diman 01-390-52-5633
To approve the Request for Departmental Transfer dated May 4, 2022 in the amount of $5,599 from Source Account Vocational - Bristol Aggie 01- 390-52-5631 to Use Account Vocational - Diman 01-390-52-5633
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the Request for Departmental Transfer dated May 4, 2022 in the amount of $5,599 from Source Account Vocational - Bristol Aggie 01- 390-52-5631 to Use Account Vocational - Diman 01-390-52-5633 ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve the permit to Harvest Hay to Daniel Kelley, 274 Stephen French Road, with a release of liability and the proper paperwork has been submitted, to expire on October 31, 2022. Harvesting of hay i
To approve the permit to Harvest Hay to Daniel Kelley, 274 Stephen French Road, with a release of liability and the proper paperwork has been submitted, to expire on October 31, 2022. Harvesting of hay is only allowed once per month during June, July, September, and October
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve the permit to Harvest Hay to Daniel Kelley, 274 Stephen French Road, with a release of liability and the proper paperwork has been submitted, to expire on October 31, 2022. Harvesting of hay is only allowed once per month during June, July, September, and October. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve the trash abatements, dated April 21, 2022, in the amount of $395.00
To approve the trash abatements, dated April 21, 2022, in the amount of $395.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the trash abatements, dated April 21, 2022, in the amount of $395.00 ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Amend the following budgets already approved by the Board of Selectmen as follows: Budget 135, Town Accountant with a Personnel Amendment of $171,629.27 for a Total Budget of $211,304.27, Budget 142,
To amend the following budgets already approved by the Board of Selectmen as follows: Budget 135, Town Accountant with a Personnel Amendment of $171,629.27 for a Total Budget of $211,304.27, Budget 142, Assessors with a Personnel 5 Amendment of $183,766.85 for a Total Budget of $272,158.85, Budget 145, Treasurer with a Personnel Amendment of $192,062.83 for a Total Budget of $231,262.83, Budge 161, Town Clerk with a Personnel Amendment of $172,276.21 for a Total Budget of $187,176.21, Budge 171, Conservation Commission with a Personnel Amendment of $120766.71 for a Total Budget of $130,098.71, Budget 175, Planning Board with a Personnel Amendment of $125,980.65 for a Total Budget of $138,988.65, Budget 241, Building Inspector with a Personnel Amendment of $205,672.78 for a Total Budget of $234,072.78, Budget 510, Board of Health Agent with a Personnel Amendment of $184,472.78 for a Total
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to amend the following budgets already approved by the Board of Selectmen as follows: Budget 135, Town Accountant with a Personnel Amendment of $171,629.27 for a Total Budget of $211,304.27, Budget 142, Assessors with a Personnel 5 Amendment of $183,766.85 for a Total Budget of $272,158.85, Budget 145, Treasurer with a Personnel Amendment of $192,062.83 for a Total Budget of $231,262.83, Budge 161, Town Clerk with a Personnel Amendment of $172,276.21 for a Total Budget of $187,176.21, Budge 171, Conservation Commission with a Personnel Amendment of $120766.71 for a Total Budget of $130,098.71, Budget 175, Planning Board with a Personnel Amendment of $125,980.65 for a Total Budget of $138,988.65, Budget 241, Building Inspector with a Personnel Amendment of $205,672.78 for a Total Budget of $234,072.78, Budget 510, Board of Health Agent with a Personnel Amendment of $184,472.78 for a Total Budget of $203,552.78, Budget 541, Council on Aging with a Personnel Amendment of $197,330.97 for a Total Budget of $257,243.97 and Budget 543, Veterans Department with a Personnel Amendment of $123,031.46 for a Total Budget of $131,031.46. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve the open session minutes of March 29, 2022
To approve the open session minutes of March 29, 2022
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the open session minutes of March 29, 2022. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (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. Carreiro - Aye, Mr. Medeiros - Aye, Mr. Kitchin - Aye, ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Carreiro to recess to clear the room at 8:42 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNA.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Recess to clear the room at 8:42 p.m
To recess to clear the room at 8:42 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Carreiro to recess to clear the room at 8:42 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Respectfully submitted, Janet Helley Document List: Chapter 90 Requ.” (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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