MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
July 12, 2022
12 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 One Day Alcohol & Entertainment License for The Light Foundation to operate at Yankee Spirits on August 6th 2022 from 12:30pm-4:30pm. Amendment to approve a rain date of August 7, 2022 fro
To approve the One Day Alcohol & Entertainment License for The Light Foundation to operate at Yankee Spirits on August 6th 2022 from 12:30pm-4:30pm. Amendment to approve a rain date of August 7, 2022 from 12:30-4:30pm
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the One Day Alcohol & Entertainment License for The Light Foundation to operate at Yankee Spirits on August 6th 2022 from 12:30pm-4:30pm. Amendment to approve a rain date of August 7, 2022 from 12:30-4:30pm ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Community Service Officer Program - Chief Marc Haslam Chief Haslam.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Donald DiBiasio and Keith Lake as Assistant Harbormasters, term to expire June 30,2023
To appoint Donald DiBiasio and Keith Lake as Assistant Harbormasters, term to expire June 30,2023
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Donald DiBiasio and Keith Lake as Assistant Harbormasters, term to expire June 30,2023. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Appoint Assistant Shellfish Warden - Term to expire: June 3.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Keith Lake to Assistant Shellfish Warden, term to expire June 30, 2023
To appoint Keith Lake to Assistant Shellfish Warden, term to expire June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to appoint Keith Lake to Assistant Shellfish Warden, term to expire June 30, 2023. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Appoint Reserve Officers - Terms to expire: June 30, 2023 M.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Appoint the following Reserve Officers with a term to expire June 30, 2023. George Arruda Robert K. Furtado Richard Gibean Richard Looker Richard Roussel Carl Windle Daniel Lowney
To appoint the following Reserve Officers with a term to expire June 30, 2023. George Arruda Robert K. Furtado Richard Gibean Richard Looker Richard Roussel Carl Windle Daniel Lowney
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint the following Reserve Officers with a term to expire June 30, 2023. George Arruda Robert K. Furtado Richard Gibean Richard Looker Richard Roussel Carl Windle Daniel Lowney ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Appoint the following Matrons, with a term to expire June 30, 2023. Terri Shileikis Lori Jennings Nicole Costa
To appoint the following Matrons, with a term to expire June 30, 2023. Terri Shileikis Lori Jennings Nicole Costa
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint the following Matrons, with a term to expire June 30, 2023. Terri Shileikis Lori Jennings Nicole Costa ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Chapter 90 Project Request- Swansea Mall Drive (RT.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve State Aid Reimbursement project request for Swansea Mall Drive (RT. 118) Improvement Plan
To approve State Aid Reimbursement project request for Swansea Mall Drive (RT. 118) Improvement Plan
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve State Aid Reimbursement project request for Swansea Mall Drive (RT. 118) Improvement Plan. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Review List of Outstanding Articles Mrs.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Open Session Minutes dated June 28, 2022
To approve the Open Session Minutes dated June 28, 2022
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the Open Session Minutes dated June 28, 2022. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Town Administrator's Report Mrs.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Move into a contract with WB Mason for the term of 7/1/2022-6/30/2023 with the price in the bid that has been provided
To move into a contract with WB Mason for the term of 7/1/2022-6/30/2023 with the price in the bid that has been provided
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to move into a contract with WB Mason for the term of 7/1/2022-6/30/2023 with the price in the bid that has been provided. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS The board reviewed the recommended vendor for the DPW supplies SERS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Move to approve the Southeastern Reginal Services Group award for DPW supplies starting 7/1/2022-6/30/2023 for the vendors stated in the award documents
To move to approve the Southeastern Reginal Services Group award for DPW supplies starting 7/1/2022-6/30/2023 for the vendors stated in the award documents
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to move to approve the Southeastern Reginal Services Group award for DPW supplies starting 7/1/2022-6/30/2023 for the vendors stated in the award documents. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Appoint the Mr. Carreiro to the Fire Feasibility Study Review Committee. TWO AYES, ONE ABSTENTION
To appoint the Mr. Carreiro to the Fire Feasibility Study Review Committee. TWO AYES, ONE ABSTENTION
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 the Mr. Carreiro to the Fire Feasibility Study Review Committee. TWO AYES, ONE ABSTENTION, Motion passed by a majority Mrs.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
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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