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Swansea Board of Selectmen · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

September 13, 2022

10 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

Recess for five minutes at 8:14 p.m

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recess for five minutes at 8:14 p.m

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to recess for five minutes at 8:14 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Reconvene the Board of Selectmen's mecting at 8:22 p.m

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To reconvene the Board of Selectmen's mecting at 8:22 p.m

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to reconvene the Board of Selectmen's mecting at 8:22 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS 5 Appoint Designee and Representative to the Southeastern Regional.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Appoint Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro as the Representative to the Southeastern Reginal Transit Authority Advisory (SRTA) Board with a term to expire on June 30, 2023

Minutes, page 11

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro as the Representative to the Southeastern Reginal Transit Authority Advisory (SRTA) Board with a term to expire on June 30, 2023

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to appoint Mr. Christopher R. Carreiro as the Representative to the Southeastern Reginal Transit Authority Advisory (SRTA) Board with a term to expire on June 30, 2023. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Appoint Mrs. Kara Wickman of Swansea MA the Minutes Clerk for the Parks Commission

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Mrs. Kara Wickman of Swansea MA the Minutes Clerk for the Parks Commission

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Mrs. Kara Wickman of Swansea MA the Minutes Clerk for the Parks Commission. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS, Approval of Minutes Open Session: August 23, 2022 Open Session: Se.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

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Approve the open session minutes dated August 23, 2022

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the open session minutes dated August 23, 2022

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the open session minutes dated August 23, 2022. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Approve the open session minutes dated September 6, 2022

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the open session minutes dated September 6, 2022

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the open session minutes dated September 6, 2022. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Review and Act on Proposed Articles for Special Town Meeting Warran.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

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Approve the update to the ADA Grievance Procedure

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the update to the ADA Grievance Procedure

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the update to the ADA Grievance Procedure. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Old Business Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Accept the resignation of Mr. Zackary Seabury, with regret, effective September 16, 2022

Minutes, page 17

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To accept the resignation of Mr. Zackary Seabury, with regret, effective September 16, 2022

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to accept the resignation of Mr. Zackary Seabury, with regret, effective September 16, 2022. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

Read it in the official minutes, page 17 (PDF)

Allow Mrs. Aronstein to respond to this Open Meeting Law Complaint dated September 2, 2022

Minutes, page 17

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To allow Mrs. Aronstein to respond to this Open Meeting Law Complaint dated September 2, 2022

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carteiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to allow Mrs. Aronstein to respond to this Open Meeting Law Complaint dated September 2, 2022. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

Read it in the official minutes, page 17 (PDF)

Adjourn at 8:42p.m

Minutes, page 17

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To adjourn at 8:42p.m

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to adjourn at 8:42p.m. ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS Respectfully submitted, Melissa Heilborn, Administrative Assistant D.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

Read it in the official minutes, page 17 (PDF)

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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