MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
August 9, 2022
17 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
Appoint Mr. Scott Olobri of North Providence, RI as Superintendent/Facilities Manager, Effective September 6, 2022
To appoint Mr. Scott Olobri of North Providence, RI as Superintendent/Facilities Manager, Effective September 6, 2022
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Mr. Scott Olobri of North Providence, RI as Superintendent/Facilities Manager, Effective September 6, 2022. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS 1 Interim Report of Capital Building Committee Mrs.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Recess for two minutes at 7:09 p.m
To recess for two minutes at 7:09 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to recess for two minutes at 7:09 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Reconvene the Board of Selectmen's meeting at 7:12 p.m
To reconvene the Board of Selectmen's meeting at 7:12 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to reconvene the Board of Selectmen's meeting at 7:12 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Skip Item number 5 due to the fact that Fire Chief Eric Hajder was on an emergency call and not able to attend the meeting
To skip Item number 5 due to the fact that Fire Chief Eric Hajder was on an emergency call and not able to attend the meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to skip Item number 5 due to the fact that Fire Chief Eric Hajder was on an emergency call and not able to attend the meeting. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Appoint Health Inspector, Effective August 22.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Ms. Alexandra Nicolosi of Mattapoisett, MA as Health Inspector, Effective August 22, 2022
To appoint Ms. Alexandra Nicolosi of Mattapoisett, MA as Health Inspector, Effective August 22, 2022
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Ms. Alexandra Nicolosi of Mattapoisett, MA as Health Inspector, Effective August 22, 2022. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Annual Entertainment License for the V.F.W. located at 130 Main St. for an indoors only entertainment license on Fridays from 6:00 p.m. through 10:00 p.m., for Karaoke or an acoustic guita
To approve the Annual Entertainment License for the V.F.W. located at 130 Main St. for an indoors only entertainment license on Fridays from 6:00 p.m. through 10:00 p.m., for Karaoke or an acoustic guitar player
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the Annual Entertainment License for the V.F.W. located at 130 Main St. for an indoors only entertainment license on Fridays from 6:00 p.m. through 10:00 p.m., for Karaoke or an acoustic guitar player. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Chapter 90 Project Reimbursement Request- Cummings Road, Bark Stree.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve the State Aid Reimbursement Request original $270,387.50 expenditure of $80,326.91
To approve the State Aid Reimbursement Request original $270,387.50 expenditure of $80,326.91
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the State Aid Reimbursement Request original $270,387.50 expenditure of $80,326.91. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUSM MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve the State Aid Reimbursement Request original $41,800.00 expenditure of $2,100.00
To approve the State Aid Reimbursement Request original $41,800.00 expenditure of $2,100.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the State Aid Reimbursement Request original $41,800.00 expenditure of $2,100.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve the State Aid Reimbursement Request original $24,900.00 expenditure of $16,700.00
To approve the State Aid Reimbursement Request original $24,900.00 expenditure of $16,700.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the State Aid Reimbursement Request original $24,900.00 expenditure of $16,700.00. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS Approval of Minutes Approve Open Session Minutes July 12, 2022 4 M.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve the open session minutes dated July 12, 2022
To approve the open session minutes dated July 12, 2022
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the open session minutes dated July 12, 2022. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS Approve Open Session Minutes July 26, 2022 MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve the open session minutes dated July 26, 2022
To approve the open session minutes dated July 26, 2022
The minutes say the motion passed by a majority but do not say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the open session minutes dated July 26, 2022. ALL IN FAVOR - TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve and release executive session minutes dated June 28, 2022
To approve and release executive session minutes dated June 28, 2022
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve and release executive session minutes dated June 28, 2022. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS Town Administrator's Report a.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Award Bid for the Animal Shelter Roof- Dicky Matos Roofing, Holyoke MA in the amount of $42,000.00
To Award Bid for the Animal Shelter Roof- Dicky Matos Roofing, Holyoke MA in the amount of $42,000.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to Award Bid for the Animal Shelter Roof- Dicky Matos Roofing, Holyoke MA in the amount of $42,000.00. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS b.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Hold a Special Town Meeting on October 24, 2022
To hold a Special Town Meeting on October 24, 2022
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to hold a Special Town Meeting on October 24, 2022. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS c.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Have Town Administrator Mrs. Aronstein address this complaint
To have Town Administrator Mrs. Aronstein address this complaint
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to have Town Administrator Mrs. Aronstein address this complaint. ALL IN FAVOR ~ UNANIMOUS 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 8:10 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UN.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Recess to clear the room at 8:10 p.m
To recess to clear the room at 8:10 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Carreiro to recess to clear the room at 8:10 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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