MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
September 27, 2022
25 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
Appoint Jason Roia of Fall River MA, as Alternate Electrical Inspector, Term to Expire June 30, 2023
To appoint Jason Roia of Fall River MA, as Alternate Electrical Inspector, Term to Expire June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to appoint Jason Roia of Fall River MA, as Alternate Electrical Inspector, Term to Expire June 30, 2023. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Jacquelyne Bates of Swansea MA, to the Board of Registrars, Term to Expire April 1, 2023
To appoint Jacquelyne Bates of Swansea MA, to the Board of Registrars, Term to Expire April 1, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to appoint Jacquelyne Bates of Swansea MA, to the Board of Registrars, Term to Expire April 1, 2023. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Ronald Silvia of Swansea MA, as Housing Authority Representative to the Community Preservation Committee, Term to Expire June 30, 2023
To appoint Ronald Silvia of Swansea MA, as Housing Authority Representative to the Community Preservation Committee, Term to Expire June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to appoint Ronald Silvia of Swansea MA, as Housing Authority Representative to the Community Preservation Committee, Term to Expire June 30, 2023. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Ratify AFSCME Local 1701 Clerical Memorandum of Agreement -.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Ratify AFSCME Local 1701 Clerical Memorandum of Agreement ~ Wage Scale
To Ratify AFSCME Local 1701 Clerical Memorandum of Agreement ~ Wage Scale
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“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to Ratify AFSCME Local 1701 Clerical Memorandum of Agreement ~ Wage Scale. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote on Articles for Special Town Meeting Warrant on October 24, 20.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Place Article 1 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant as proposed
To place Article 1 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant as proposed
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“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to place Article 1 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant as proposed. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS Article 2: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate o.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Place Article 2 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant as proposed
To place Article 2 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant as proposed
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to place Article 2 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant as proposed. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Article 3: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Place Article 3 on the Special ‘Town Meeting Warrant as proposed
To place Article 3 on the Special ‘Town Meeting Warrant as proposed
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“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to place Article 3 on the Special ‘Town Meeting Warrant as proposed. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Article 4: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Place Article 4 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant as proposed
To place Article 4 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant as proposed
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“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to place Article 4 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant as proposed. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Article 5: To see if the Town will vote to expand the purpose of th.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Place Article 5 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant as proposed
To place Article 5 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant as proposed
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“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to place Article 5 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant as proposed. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS Article 6: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate o.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Place Article 6 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant as proposed
To place Article 6 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant as proposed
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“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to place Article 6 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant as proposed. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Article 7: To see.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Place Article 7 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant as proposed
To place Article 7 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant as proposed
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“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to place Article 7 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant as proposed. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS Article 8: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate o.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Place Article 8 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant as proposed
To place Article 8 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant as proposed
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“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to place Article 8 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant as proposed. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Article 9: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Place Article 9 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant as proposed
To place Article 9 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant as proposed
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“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to place Article 9 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant as proposed. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS 3 Article 10: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriat.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Place Article 10 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant as proposed
To place Article 10 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant as proposed
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“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to place Article 10 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant as proposed. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Article 11: To see if the Town will vote to amend the General ByLaw.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Place Article 11 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant as proposed
To place Article 11 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant as proposed
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“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to place Article 11 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant as proposed. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS Article 12: To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 7 of the.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Place Article 13 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant as proposed
To place Article 13 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant as proposed
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“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to place Article 13 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant as proposed. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Article 14: To see if the Town will vote to change the Treasurer/Co.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Place Article 14 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant as proposed
To place Article 14 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant as proposed
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“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to place Article 14 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant as proposed. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Article 15: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Place Article 15 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant as proposed
To place Article 15 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant as proposed
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“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to place Article 15 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant as proposed. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve the open session minutes dated September 13, 2022
To approve the open session minutes dated September 13, 2022
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the open session minutes dated September 13, 2022. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Town Administrators Report a.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Award the Fire Feasibility Study to Dore & Whittier. for the sum of $150,000.00
To award the Fire Feasibility Study to Dore & Whittier. for the sum of $150,000.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to award the Fire Feasibility Study to Dore & Whittier. for the sum of $150,000.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS e.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve the updated ADA Public Notice as presented
To approve the updated ADA Public Notice as presented
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“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve the updated ADA Public Notice as presented. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS c.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Adopt Swansea Town Beach Facility Use Agreement
To adopt Swansea Town Beach Facility Use Agreement
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“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to adopt Swansea Town Beach Facility Use Agreement. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS New Business a.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Allow Mrs. Aronstein to respond to this Open Meeting Law Complain dated September 13, 2022
To allow Mrs. Aronstein to respond to this Open Meeting Law Complain dated September 13, 2022
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to allow Mrs. Aronstein to respond to this Open Meeting Law Complain dated September 13, 2022. ALL IN FAVOR -- UNANIMOUS b.” (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 8:17 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNA.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Recess to clear the room at 8:17 p.m
To recess to clear the room at 8:17 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Carreiro to recess to clear the room at 8:17 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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