MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
June 28, 2022
17 recorded votes, 0 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
Continue the Intermunicipal Agreements with Somerset for Animal Control Officer, Town Nurse, and Alternate Building Inspector/Local Services
To Continue the Intermunicipal Agreements with Somerset for Animal Control Officer, Town Nurse, and Alternate Building Inspector/Local Services
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to Continue the Intermunicipal Agreements with Somerset for Animal Control Officer, Town Nurse, and Alternate Building Inspector/Local Services. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Appoint Minutes Clerk - Effective July 1,2022 Term to Expir.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Stephanie Pavao as the minutes clerk for the following committees, Advisory and Finance, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Soil Conservation Commission, with a term to expire June 30, 2023
To appoint Stephanie Pavao as the minutes clerk for the following committees, Advisory and Finance, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Soil Conservation Commission, with a term to expire June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Stephanie Pavao as the minutes clerk for the following committees, Advisory and Finance, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Soil Conservation Commission, with a term to expire June 30, 2023. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Jamie Beane as the minutes clerk for the following committees, Community Preservation Committee, and Waterfront Revitalization Committee, with a term to expire June 30, 2023
To appoint Jamie Beane as the minutes clerk for the following committees, Community Preservation Committee, and Waterfront Revitalization Committee, with a term to expire June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Jamie Beane as the minutes clerk for the following committees, Community Preservation Committee, and Waterfront Revitalization Committee, with a term to expire June 30, 2023. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Jennifer Howard as the minutes clerk for the following committees, Conservation commission, and Planning Board, with a term to expire June 30, 2023
To appoint Jennifer Howard as the minutes clerk for the following committees, Conservation commission, and Planning Board, with a term to expire June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Jennifer Howard as the minutes clerk for the following committees, Conservation commission, and Planning Board, with a term to expire June 30, 2023. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Paul Treloar as Redevelopment Authority Representative to the Comprehensive Plan Committee, term to Expire June 30, 2023
To appoint Paul Treloar as Redevelopment Authority Representative to the Comprehensive Plan Committee, term to Expire June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Paul Treloar as Redevelopment Authority Representative to the Comprehensive Plan Committee, term to Expire June 30, 2023. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Trash Abatements MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve the trash abatements dated June 9, 2022 in the amount of $165.00, as both requested abatements are for residential dwellings that have dumpster contracts
To approve the trash abatements dated June 9, 2022 in the amount of $165.00, as both requested abatements are for residential dwellings that have dumpster contracts
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve the trash abatements dated June 9, 2022 in the amount of $165.00, as both requested abatements are for residential dwellings that have dumpster contracts. ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve the trash abatements dated June 13, 2022 in the amount of $85.00, due to residential dwellings being uninhabitable
To approve the trash abatements dated June 13, 2022 in the amount of $85.00, due to residential dwellings being uninhabitable
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve the trash abatements dated June 13, 2022 in the amount of $85.00, due to residential dwellings being uninhabitable. ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve the trash abatements dated June 23, 2022 in the amount of $300.00. One of the requested abatements is for a residential dwelling that has a dumpster contract, the others are for no house on pr
To approve the trash abatements dated June 23, 2022 in the amount of $300.00. One of the requested abatements is for a residential dwelling that has a dumpster contract, the others are for no house on property
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve the trash abatements dated June 23, 2022 in the amount of $300.00. One of the requested abatements is for a residential dwelling that has a dumpster contract, the others are for no house on property. ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS Annual Appointments MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Appoint the following as Constables Appointments with the term to expire June 30,2023. Joseph Latimer James Raposa Roland Richard
To appoint the following as Constables Appointments with the term to expire June 30,2023. Joseph Latimer James Raposa Roland Richard
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint the following as Constables Appointments with the term to expire June 30,2023. Joseph Latimer James Raposa Roland Richard ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Appoint the following Emergency Management Agency Appointments with the term to expire June 30,2023. Eric Hajder Carl Sawejko Colby Anderson Alan Audet Norbert Berard Joseph Boutin Peter Burke Nancy C
To appoint the following Emergency Management Agency Appointments with the term to expire June 30,2023. Eric Hajder Carl Sawejko Colby Anderson Alan Audet Norbert Berard Joseph Boutin Peter Burke Nancy Cordeiro Emmanuel Coroa Gary Huntress Francis M. McLeod Michael Medeiros Antone Miranda Jeffrey Swajko Anthony Sousa III
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint the following Emergency Management Agency Appointments with the term to expire June 30,2023. Eric Hajder Carl Sawejko Colby Anderson Alan Audet Norbert Berard Joseph Boutin Peter Burke Nancy Cordeiro Emmanuel Coroa Gary Huntress Francis M. McLeod Michael Medeiros Antone Miranda Jeffrey Swajko Anthony Sousa III ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Gilbert Almeidato the Open Space Committee with the term to expire June 30,2023
To appoint Gilbert Almeidato the Open Space Committee with the term to expire June 30,2023
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Gilbert Almeidato the Open Space Committee with the term to expire June 30,2023. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Mallory Aronstein to the Solid Waste/Hazardous Waste Committee with the term to expire June 30, 2023
To appoint Mallory Aronstein to the Solid Waste/Hazardous Waste Committee with the term to expire June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Mallory Aronstein to the Solid Waste/Hazardous Waste Committee with the term to expire June 30, 2023. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve the open session minutes dated June 14, 2022
To approve the open session minutes dated June 14, 2022
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the open session minutes dated June 14, 2022. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Release the Executive Session minutes dated February 8, 2022, March 8, 2022 and March 29, 2022
To release the Executive Session minutes dated February 8, 2022, March 8, 2022 and March 29, 2022
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to release the Executive Session minutes dated February 8, 2022, March 8, 2022 and March 29, 2022. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Town Administrator's Report Mrs.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Adopt the Dress Code Policy as proposed
To Adopt the Dress Code Policy as proposed
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to Adopt the Dress Code Policy as proposed. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Selectmen's Goals & Objectives Mrs.” (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 8:20 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNA.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Recess to clear the room at 8:20 p.m
To recess to clear the room at 8:20 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Carreiro to recess to clear the room at 8:20 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Respectfully submitted, Melissa Heilborn, Administrative Assistant.” (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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