MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
July 26, 2022
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Steven H. Kitchin, Robert C. Medeiros
Absent: Christopher R. Carreiro
Every vote, in order
Appoint Nathan Major, of Swansea MA as Parks Laborer, effective July 27, 2022
To appoint Nathan Major, of Swansea MA as Parks Laborer, effective July 27, 2022
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin, to appoint Nathan Major, of Swansea MA as Parks Laborer, effective July 27, 2022. ALL IN FAVOR - TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Recess for ten minutes at 7:18 pm
To recess for ten minutes at 7:18 pm
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin, to recess for ten minutes at 7:18 pm. ALL IN FAVOR - TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Reconvene the meeting at 7:29 pm
To reconvene the meeting at 7:29 pm
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin, to reconvene the meeting at 7:29 pm. ALL IN FAVOR - TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve the request to dispose for Disposal of Town Property as stated on the attached list submitted by Chief Haslam
To approve the request to dispose for Disposal of Town Property as stated on the attached list submitted by Chief Haslam
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve the request to dispose for Disposal of Town Property as stated on the attached list submitted by Chief Haslam. ALL IN FAVOR - ALL IN FAVOR - TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Appoint Sean Ryan of Warwick, RI, as a Digital Media Technician
To appoint Sean Ryan of Warwick, RI, as a Digital Media Technician
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin, to appoint Sean Ryan of Warwick, RI, as a Digital Media Technician. ALL IN FAVOR - TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve the Police Detail of four officers for State Primary Election, and designate the decision for any change to the chief of Police
To approve the Police Detail of four officers for State Primary Election, and designate the decision for any change to the chief of Police
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin, to approve the Police Detail of four officers for State Primary Election, and designate the decision for any change to the chief of Police. ALL IN FAVOR - TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Discuss Item number 10 out of order
To discuss Item number 10 out of order
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin, to discuss Item number 10 out of order. ALL IN FAVOR - TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Return to the proper order, continuing with Item seven
To return to the proper order, continuing with Item seven
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin, to return to the proper order, continuing with Item seven. ALL IN FAVOR - TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve the Warrant for the 2022 State Primary
To approve the Warrant for the 2022 State Primary
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros seconded by Mr. Kitchin, to approve the Warrant for the 2022 State Primary. ALL IN FAVOR - TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve the Ratification of the Clerical Union Memorandum of Agreement - Part Time Hours
To approve the Ratification of the Clerical Union Memorandum of Agreement - Part Time Hours
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin, to approve the Ratification of the Clerical Union Memorandum of Agreement - Part Time Hours ALL IN FAVOR - TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority Approval of Minutes Open Session July 1.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Table this vote until the next meeting
To table this vote until the next meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin, to table this vote until the next meeting. ALL IN FAVOR - TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
To table this vote until the next meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin, to table this vote until the next meeting. ALL IN FAVOR - TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Appoint or allow Town Administrator Mrs. Aronstein to respond to the open meeting complaint
To appoint or allow Town Administrator Mrs. Aronstein to respond to the open meeting complaint
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros seconded by Mr. Kitchin, to appoint or allow Town Administrator Mrs. Aronstein to respond to the open meeting complaint. ALL IN FAVOR - TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Adjourn the meeting at 7:58 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 7:58 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros seconded by Mr. Kitchin, to adjourn the meeting at 7:58 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
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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