MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
May 24, 2022
13 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
Appoint Mr. David Woolhouse of Swansea, MA, effective immediately, to the position of Full-time Dispatcher, with a term to expire June 30, 2023
To appoint Mr. David Woolhouse of Swansea, MA, effective immediately, to the position of Full-time Dispatcher, with a term to expire June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Mr. David Woolhouse of Swansea, MA, effective immediately, to the position of Full-time Dispatcher, with a term to expire June 30, 2023. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve the State Aid Reimbursement Program Request in the amount of $11,352 for the FY2022 Fall Roadway Maintenance
To approve the State Aid Reimbursement Program Request in the amount of $11,352 for the FY2022 Fall Roadway Maintenance
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the State Aid Reimbursement Program Request in the amount of $11,352 for the FY2022 Fall Roadway Maintenance. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Increase Beach Fees, Effective Opening Day, tentatively set.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Change the construct of the Capital Building Committee to five members appointed by the Board of Selectmen
To change the construct of the Capital Building Committee to five members appointed by the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to change the construct of the Capital Building Committee to five members appointed by the Board of Selectmen. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Appoint James Devol, Christopher Hajder, Derek Heim, Marc LaPointe, and ‘lom Blakey to the Capital Building Committee, with a term to expire June 30, 2023
To appoint James Devol, Christopher Hajder, Derek Heim, Marc LaPointe, and ‘lom Blakey to the Capital Building Committee, with a term to expire June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint James Devol, Christopher Hajder, Derek Heim, Marc LaPointe, and ‘lom Blakey to the Capital Building Committee, with a term to expire June 30, 2023. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Appoint Senior Clerk - Conservation Department, Effective M.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Stacey Moniz of Swansea, MA to the position of Senior Clerk for the Conservation Department, effective May 25, 2022
To appoint Stacey Moniz of Swansea, MA to the position of Senior Clerk for the Conservation Department, effective May 25, 2022
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Stacey Moniz of Swansea, MA to the position of Senior Clerk for the Conservation Department, effective May 25, 2022. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Appoint Special Municipal Employee - Mutual Aid for Conserv.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Lisa Caledonia of Clayville, RI as a Special Municipal Employee, Municipal Aid for the Conservation Department, effective June 24, 2022. 2 Vote to Ratify Clerical Union Contract - Notice of Ch
To appoint Lisa Caledonia of Clayville, RI as a Special Municipal Employee, Municipal Aid for the Conservation Department, effective June 24, 2022. 2 Vote to Ratify Clerical Union Contract - Notice of Change in Town Hall Business Hours Mrs. Aronstein stated that the Union voted on their contract. A few changes in the contract include a dress code and a change in business hours. Currently, Town Offices are open 31 hours a week and that will be changing to 35 hours a week on July 5, 2022. The new schedule will be Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m
The minutes do not record a vote for this motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Lisa Caledonia of Clayville, RI as a Special Municipal Employee, Municipal Aid for the Conservation Department, effective June 24, 2022. 2 Vote to Ratify Clerical Union Contract - Notice of Change in Town Hall Business Hours Mrs. Aronstein stated that the Union voted on their contract. A few changes in the contract include a dress code and a change in business hours. Currently, Town Offices are open 31 hours a week and that will be changing to 35 hours a week on July 5, 2022. The new schedule will be Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m..” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Ratify the Clerical Union Contract as proposed, and. increase the hours per week to 35, effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025
To ratify the Clerical Union Contract as proposed, and. increase the hours per week to 35, effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to ratify the Clerical Union Contract as proposed, and. increase the hours per week to 35, effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Ratify Memorandum of Agreement for Town Accountant Mrs.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Ratify the Memorandum of Agreement for the Town Accountant
To ratify the Memorandum of Agreement for the Town Accountant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to ratify the Memorandum of Agreement for the Town Accountant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Approval of Minutes MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve the open session minutes of May 10, 2022
To approve the open session minutes of May 10, 2022
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the open session minutes of May 10, 2022. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Town Administrator's Report Update on Comprehensive Plan Mrs, Arons.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Melissa Curran-Heilborn as Administrative Assistant in the Board of Selectmen's Office, effective June 1, 2022
To appoint Melissa Curran-Heilborn as Administrative Assistant in the Board of Selectmen's Office, effective June 1, 2022
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Melissa Curran-Heilborn as Administrative Assistant in the Board of Selectmen's Office, effective June 1, 2022. ALL IN FAVOR ~ UNANIMOUS 3 Old Business Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy - 2"4 Reading.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Mr. Keith Souza of Swansea, as an Alternate Plumbing & Gas Inspector with a term to expire June 30, 2023. Correspondence Mr. Kitchin stated that he received correspondence from Kevin Serpa, Ve
To appoint Mr. Keith Souza of Swansea, as an Alternate Plumbing & Gas Inspector with a term to expire June 30, 2023. Correspondence Mr. Kitchin stated that he received correspondence from Kevin Serpa, Veterans Agent, that the Swansea Parade Committee has selected their Outstanding Citizen of the Year, Mr. Raymond Melanson, Student of the Year, Mr. Jake Silveira from Joseph Case High School, and the Parade Marshal for this year is Mr. Paul Summers. Recreation Commission Resignations - Christine Cestodio and Amy Hubbard
The minutes do not record a vote for this motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Mr. Keith Souza of Swansea, as an Alternate Plumbing & Gas Inspector with a term to expire June 30, 2023. Correspondence Mr. Kitchin stated that he received correspondence from Kevin Serpa, Veterans Agent, that the Swansea Parade Committee has selected their Outstanding Citizen of the Year, Mr. Raymond Melanson, Student of the Year, Mr. Jake Silveira from Joseph Case High School, and the Parade Marshal for this year is Mr. Paul Summers. Recreation Commission Resignations - Christine Cestodio and Amy Hubbard.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Accept the resignations from Christine Cestodio and Amy Hubbard from the Recreation Commission
To accept the resignations from Christine Cestodio and Amy Hubbard from the Recreation Commission
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to accept the resignations from Christine Cestodio and Amy Hubbard from the Recreation Commission. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Adjourn at 7:41 p.m
To adjourn at 7:41 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to adjourn at 7:41 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS fant submitted, Janet Helley Document List: Minutes regarding Kosty.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
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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