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26 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Steven H. Kitchin, Christopher R. Carreiro, Robert C. Medeiros
Absent: None
Approve Chapter 90 Project Request - Swansea Mall Drive/ Route 118, Milford Road through Wood Street, length of the street is 5500 feet, 100 feet wide, Engineering Phase B $550,000.00
To approve Chapter 90 Project Request - Swansea Mall Drive/ Route 118, Milford Road through Wood Street, length of the street is 5500 feet, 100 feet wide, Engineering Phase B $550,000.00
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve Chapter 90 Project Request - Swansea Mall Drive/ Route 118, Milford Road through Wood Street, length of the street is 5500 feet, 100 feet wide, Engineering Phase B $550,000.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Table Bristol Avenue and Clancy Street in anticipation of the regulatory working by February 2023
To table Bristol Avenue and Clancy Street in anticipation of the regulatory working by February 2023
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to table Bristol Avenue and Clancy Street in anticipation of the regulatory working by February 2023. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve the installation of no parking signs to the corner sign of the Stafford Street area of 2 Water Street to 16 Water Street on both sides of the road
To approve the installation of no parking signs to the corner sign of the Stafford Street area of 2 Water Street to 16 Water Street on both sides of the road
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve the installation of no parking signs to the corner sign of the Stafford Street area of 2 Water Street to 16 Water Street on both sides of the road. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Approve Class I License Renewals pending inspections MOTION.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve Class I License Renewals pending inspections for Bristol Toyota, 2283 G.A.R. Highway, and Route 6 Auto Mall Kia, 1049 G.A.R. Highway
To approve Class I License Renewals pending inspections for Bristol Toyota, 2283 G.A.R. Highway, and Route 6 Auto Mall Kia, 1049 G.A.R. Highway
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve Class I License Renewals pending inspections for Bristol Toyota, 2283 G.A.R. Highway, and Route 6 Auto Mall Kia, 1049 G.A.R. Highway. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Approve Class II License Renewals pending inspections MOTIO.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve Class II License Renewals pending inspections for: Adrenaline Cycle, 2555 G.A.R. Highway Auto Gals, Inc., 1668 G.A.R. Highway Automix Motor Group, LLC., 1500 G.A.R. Highway Best Choice Auto Ma
To approve Class II License Renewals pending inspections for: Adrenaline Cycle, 2555 G.A.R. Highway Auto Gals, Inc., 1668 G.A.R. Highway Automix Motor Group, LLC., 1500 G.A.R. Highway Best Choice Auto Market, 1596 G.A.R. Highway Bettencourt Auto Sales, 396 Wilbur Avenue Bills Auto Sales, 2222 G.A.R. Highway Brad's Auto Center, 1475 G.A.R. Highway Bristol Toyota, Inc., 2283 G.A.R. Highway Columbus Auto Sales, 1492 G.A.R. Highway Crestwood Auto Sales, 1720 G.A.R. Highway Derek's Auto Repair, LLC., 549 Wilbur Avenue Empire Hyundai, Inc., 2153 G.A.R. Highway Factory Collision, 358 Milford Road Gas on the Run, 2264 G.A.R. Highway Kostyas Auto sales Inc. 2093 G.A.R. Highway Mac's Auto Sales, 1025 G. A. R. Highway Ocean Grove Tire & Auto, 127 Macomber Avenue RAW Motorsport, 1225 G.A.R. Highway Roland's Auto Sales, 14 Spring Street Route 6 Auto Mall, 1049 G.A.R. Highway Showcase Auto Sales, 2113
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve Class II License Renewals pending inspections for: Adrenaline Cycle, 2555 G.A.R. Highway Auto Gals, Inc., 1668 G.A.R. Highway Automix Motor Group, LLC., 1500 G.A.R. Highway Best Choice Auto Market, 1596 G.A.R. Highway Bettencourt Auto Sales, 396 Wilbur Avenue Bills Auto Sales, 2222 G.A.R. Highway Brad's Auto Center, 1475 G.A.R. Highway Bristol Toyota, Inc., 2283 G.A.R. Highway Columbus Auto Sales, 1492 G.A.R. Highway Crestwood Auto Sales, 1720 G.A.R. Highway Derek's Auto Repair, LLC., 549 Wilbur Avenue Empire Hyundai, Inc., 2153 G.A.R. Highway Factory Collision, 358 Milford Road Gas on the Run, 2264 G.A.R. Highway Kostyas Auto sales Inc. 2093 G.A.R. Highway Mac's Auto Sales, 1025 G. A. R. Highway Ocean Grove Tire & Auto, 127 Macomber Avenue RAW Motorsport, 1225 G.A.R. Highway Roland's Auto Sales, 14 Spring Street Route 6 Auto Mall, 1049 G.A.R. Highway Showcase Auto Sales, 2113 G.A.R. Highway Swansea Gas & Auto Sales, 737 G.A.R. Highway ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve Class II License Renewals pending inspections for all licenses except Bristol County Auto Exchange, 2388 G.A.R. Highway
To approve Class II License Renewals pending inspections for all licenses except Bristol County Auto Exchange, 2388 G.A.R. Highway
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve Class II License Renewals pending inspections for all licenses except Bristol County Auto Exchange, 2388 G.A.R. Highway. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve Class II License Renewals pending inspections for Bristol County Auto Exchange, 2388 G.A.R. Highway. TWO AYES
To approve Class II License Renewals pending inspections for Bristol County Auto Exchange, 2388 G.A.R. Highway. TWO AYES
The minutes say the motion passed by a majority but do not say how each member voted.
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve Class II License Renewals pending inspections for Bristol County Auto Exchange, 2388 G.A.R. Highway. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve Class II License Renewals pending inspections for Al's Auto Parts, 566 Bark Street
To approve Class II License Renewals pending inspections for Al's Auto Parts, 566 Bark Street
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve Class II License Renewals pending inspections for Al's Auto Parts, 566 Bark Street. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Approve Off-Premise Beer & Wine License Renewals pending in.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve Off-Premise Beer & Wine License Renewals pending inspections for: James Quick Mart, 55 James Reynolds Road Swansea Gas, Inc., 2264 G.A.R. Highway Swansea Mobil, 52 James Reynolds Road Swansea
To approve Off-Premise Beer & Wine License Renewals pending inspections for: James Quick Mart, 55 James Reynolds Road Swansea Gas, Inc., 2264 G.A.R. Highway Swansea Mobil, 52 James Reynolds Road Swansea Shell, 2345 G.A.R. Highway
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve Off-Premise Beer & Wine License Renewals pending inspections for: James Quick Mart, 55 James Reynolds Road Swansea Gas, Inc., 2264 G.A.R. Highway Swansea Mobil, 52 James Reynolds Road Swansea Shell, 2345 G.A.R. Highway ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Approve Off-Premise All Alcohol License Renewals pending in.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve Off-Premise All Alcohol License Renewals pending inspections for: Buffington Mini Mart, 75 Buffington Street Singha Liquors, 27 Market Street Towne Liquors, 391 Wilbur Avenue Vintage Barn Wine
To approve Off-Premise All Alcohol License Renewals pending inspections for: Buffington Mini Mart, 75 Buffington Street Singha Liquors, 27 Market Street Towne Liquors, 391 Wilbur Avenue Vintage Barn Wine & Spirits, 580 G.A.R. Highway Yankee Spirits, Inc. 207 Swansea Mall Drive
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve Off-Premise All Alcohol License Renewals pending inspections for: Buffington Mini Mart, 75 Buffington Street Singha Liquors, 27 Market Street Towne Liquors, 391 Wilbur Avenue Vintage Barn Wine & Spirits, 580 G.A.R. Highway Yankee Spirits, Inc. 207 Swansea Mall Drive ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Approve On-Premise Beer & Wine License Renewals pending ins.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve On-Premise Beer & Wine License Renewals pending inspections for: No Joke Smoke, 395 Wilbur Avenue One Horse Pizzeria & Saloon, 1635 G.A.R. Highway Plaza Pizza II, 544 Milford Road
To approve On-Premise Beer & Wine License Renewals pending inspections for: No Joke Smoke, 395 Wilbur Avenue One Horse Pizzeria & Saloon, 1635 G.A.R. Highway Plaza Pizza II, 544 Milford Road
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve On-Premise Beer & Wine License Renewals pending inspections for: No Joke Smoke, 395 Wilbur Avenue One Horse Pizzeria & Saloon, 1635 G.A.R. Highway Plaza Pizza II, 544 Milford Road ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Approve On-Premise All Alcohol License Renewals pending ins.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve On-Premise All Alcohol License Renewals pending inspections for: American Legion, Post 303, 73 Ocean Grove Avenue The Aviary, 2229 G.A. R. Highway Black Salt, 481 Wilbur Avenue Gridiron Sports
To approve On-Premise All Alcohol License Renewals pending inspections for: American Legion, Post 303, 73 Ocean Grove Avenue The Aviary, 2229 G.A. R. Highway Black Salt, 481 Wilbur Avenue Gridiron Sports Bar, 2416 G.A.R. Highway Harvest Tap & Table, 2685 G.A.R. Highway Hoy Tin, 630 G.A.R. Highway Ocean Tavern Inc., 378 Ocean Grove Avenue Sparrows, 2219 G.A.R. Highway Swansea Country Club, 299 Market Street Thai Taste, Inc. 544 Milford Road Touisset Country Club, Inc. 221 Pearse Road UMI Japanese Steakhouse, 1027 G.A.R. Highway Venus de Milo, 75 G.A.R. Highway Wampanoag Golf course LLC, 168 Old Providence Road Willaby's Billiards, Ltd., 1199 G.A.R. Highway
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve On-Premise All Alcohol License Renewals pending inspections for: American Legion, Post 303, 73 Ocean Grove Avenue The Aviary, 2229 G.A. R. Highway Black Salt, 481 Wilbur Avenue Gridiron Sports Bar, 2416 G.A.R. Highway Harvest Tap & Table, 2685 G.A.R. Highway Hoy Tin, 630 G.A.R. Highway Ocean Tavern Inc., 378 Ocean Grove Avenue Sparrows, 2219 G.A.R. Highway Swansea Country Club, 299 Market Street Thai Taste, Inc. 544 Milford Road Touisset Country Club, Inc. 221 Pearse Road UMI Japanese Steakhouse, 1027 G.A.R. Highway Venus de Milo, 75 G.A.R. Highway Wampanoag Golf course LLC, 168 Old Providence Road Willaby's Billiards, Ltd., 1199 G.A.R. Highway ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Approve Entertainment License Renewals pending inspections.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve Entertainment License Renewals pending inspections for: Gridiron Sports Bar, 2416 G.A.R. Highway Hoy Tin Restaurant, 630 G.A.R. Highway No Joke Smoke, 395 Wilbur Avenue Ocean Tavern Inc., 378
To approve Entertainment License Renewals pending inspections for: Gridiron Sports Bar, 2416 G.A.R. Highway Hoy Tin Restaurant, 630 G.A.R. Highway No Joke Smoke, 395 Wilbur Avenue Ocean Tavern Inc., 378 Ocean Grove Avenue Sparrows, 2219 G.A.R. Highway Swansea Country Club, Inc. 299 Market Street Venus de Milo, 75 G.A.R. Highway
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve Entertainment License Renewals pending inspections for: Gridiron Sports Bar, 2416 G.A.R. Highway Hoy Tin Restaurant, 630 G.A.R. Highway No Joke Smoke, 395 Wilbur Avenue Ocean Tavern Inc., 378 Ocean Grove Avenue Sparrows, 2219 G.A.R. Highway Swansea Country Club, Inc. 299 Market Street Venus de Milo, 75 G.A.R. Highway ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Approve Amusement Device License Renewals pending inspectio.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve Amusement Device License Renewals pending inspections for: Gridiron Sports Bar, 2416 G.A.R. Highway National Entertainment Network, Hoy Tin Restaurant, 630 G.A.R. Highway National Entertainmen
To approve Amusement Device License Renewals pending inspections for: Gridiron Sports Bar, 2416 G.A.R. Highway National Entertainment Network, Hoy Tin Restaurant, 630 G.A.R. Highway National Entertainment Network, Walmart, 54 Cousineau Drive Ocean Tavern Inc., 378 Ocean Grove Avenue V.F.W. Post 2045, 130 Main Street Willaby's Billiards, 1199 G.A.R. Highway
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve Amusement Device License Renewals pending inspections for: Gridiron Sports Bar, 2416 G.A.R. Highway National Entertainment Network, Hoy Tin Restaurant, 630 G.A.R. Highway National Entertainment Network, Walmart, 54 Cousineau Drive Ocean Tavern Inc., 378 Ocean Grove Avenue V.F.W. Post 2045, 130 Main Street Willaby's Billiards, 1199 G.A.R. Highway ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Approve Second Hand Permit Renewal pending inspections MOTI.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve Second Hand Permit License Renewals pending inspections for Walmart, 54 Cousineau Drive
To approve Second Hand Permit License Renewals pending inspections for Walmart, 54 Cousineau Drive
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve Second Hand Permit License Renewals pending inspections for Walmart, 54 Cousineau Drive. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Approve Sunday Shooting Renewal pending inspections MOTION.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve Sunday Shooting License Renewals pending inspections for Somerset Sportsman Club, Inc 262 Baker Road
To approve Sunday Shooting License Renewals pending inspections for Somerset Sportsman Club, Inc 262 Baker Road
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve Sunday Shooting License Renewals pending inspections for Somerset Sportsman Club, Inc 262 Baker Road. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Take a brief recess
To take a brief recess
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to take a brief recess. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Reconvene at 7:13 pm
To reconvene at 7:13 pm
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin, to reconvene at 7:13 pm. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to approve Common Victualler Renewal pending inspections MOTIO.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve Common Victualler License Renewals pending inspections for: Aroma Joe's, 755 G A R Highway Burger King, 711 G A R Highway Core Nutrition, 25 Market Street Cornerstone Bakery and Restaurant, 17
To approve Common Victualler License Renewals pending inspections for: Aroma Joe's, 755 G A R Highway Burger King, 711 G A R Highway Core Nutrition, 25 Market Street Cornerstone Bakery and Restaurant, 1713 G A R Highway County Fair II, 1044 G A R Highway Cumberland Farms, 1131 G A R Highway Cumberland Farms, 520 Wilbur Avenue Dunkin Donuts, 651 G A R Highway Dunkin Donuts, 2368 G A R Highway Dunkin Donuts, 328 Wilbur Avenue Dunkin Donuts, 175 Maple Avenue Dunkin Donuts, 2345 G A R Highway Five Guys Burgers and Fries, 573 G A R Highway Friendly's Ice Cream, 748 G A R Highway Jersey Mike's Subs, 581 G A R Highway McDonald's, 631 GAR Highway McDonald's 181 James Reynolds Road Newsbreak, 579 G A R Highway Pizza Hut @ Target, 579 G A R Highway Rea's, 566 Wilbur Avenue Sav-On-Gas, 2314 G A R Highway Seasons Corner Market. 2345 G A R Highway Starbucks @ Target, 579 G A R Highway Subway, 26 Mark
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve Common Victualler License Renewals pending inspections for: Aroma Joe's, 755 G A R Highway Burger King, 711 G A R Highway Core Nutrition, 25 Market Street Cornerstone Bakery and Restaurant, 1713 G A R Highway County Fair II, 1044 G A R Highway Cumberland Farms, 1131 G A R Highway Cumberland Farms, 520 Wilbur Avenue Dunkin Donuts, 651 G A R Highway Dunkin Donuts, 2368 G A R Highway Dunkin Donuts, 328 Wilbur Avenue Dunkin Donuts, 175 Maple Avenue Dunkin Donuts, 2345 G A R Highway Five Guys Burgers and Fries, 573 G A R Highway Friendly's Ice Cream, 748 G A R Highway Jersey Mike's Subs, 581 G A R Highway McDonald's, 631 GAR Highway McDonald's 181 James Reynolds Road Newsbreak, 579 G A R Highway Pizza Hut @ Target, 579 G A R Highway Rea's, 566 Wilbur Avenue Sav-On-Gas, 2314 G A R Highway Seasons Corner Market. 2345 G A R Highway Starbucks @ Target, 579 G A R Highway Subway, 26 Market Street Subway, 9 Swansea Mall Drive Swansea House of Pizza, 472 Wilbur Avenue Swansea Little League Snack Shack, 347 G A R Highway Taco Bell, 572 G A R Highway Vickie's Chinese Food, 207 Swansea Mall Drive Wendy's, 632 G A R Highway ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to approve Board of Selectmen Meeting dates from January 2023-.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Board of Selectmen dates for January 2023 through June 2023
To approve the Board of Selectmen dates for January 2023 through June 2023
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the Board of Selectmen dates for January 2023 through June 2023. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Appointments MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Angela Dolan as Library Building Committee member, term to expire June 2023
To appoint Angela Dolan as Library Building Committee member, term to expire June 2023
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to appoint Angela Dolan as Library Building Committee member, term to expire June 2023. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Approval of Minutes MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Open Session: November 29, 2022
To approve the Open Session: November 29, 2022
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to approve the Open Session: November 29, 2022. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Town Administrator's Report Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Execute the sale of Kispert Court map 12 lot 29 to Robert and Krista Sparrow in the amount of $10,000.00. TWO AYES
To execute the sale of Kispert Court map 12 lot 29 to Robert and Krista Sparrow in the amount of $10,000.00. TWO AYES
The minutes say the motion passed by a majority but do not say how each member voted.
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to execute the sale of Kispert Court map 12 lot 29 to Robert and Krista Sparrow in the amount of $10,000.00. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Carreiro)
Approve sealer and weight fee increase for 2023 effective January 1, 2023
To approve sealer and weight fee increase for 2023 effective January 1, 2023
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve sealer and weight fee increase for 2023 effective January 1, 2023. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Enter into executive session
To enter into executive session
“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. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Medeiros to recess to clear the room at 8:00 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UN.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Recess to clear the room at 8:00 p.m
To recess to clear the room at 8:00 p.m
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Medeiros to recess to clear the room at 8:00 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Respectfully submitted, Melissa Heilborn, Administrative Assistant.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
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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