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

January 10, 2023

8 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

Enter into a public hearing

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To enter into a public hearing

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to enter into a public hearing. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Opt into in-person early voting for the 2023 Annual Town Election on April 3, 4, &5

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To vote to opt into in-person early voting for the 2023 Annual Town Election on April 3, 4, &5

The minutes say the motion passed by a majority but do not say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to vote to opt into in-person early voting for the 2023 Annual Town Election on April 3, 4, &5. PASSES BY MAJORITY.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Carreiro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the change of name of Sparrows to The Rookery 2219 G.A.R. Highway

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To vote to approve the change of name of Sparrows to The Rookery 2219 G.A.R. Highway

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to vote to approve the change of name of Sparrows to The Rookery 2219 G.A.R. Highway. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Appoint the following members to the Harbor Advisory Committee, Sean Moffi, Shane Heneghen, Nanci Hedgcorth, Charles S. Applegate, and Michael L. Flanagan terms to expire June 30, 2023

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To vote to appoint the following members to the Harbor Advisory Committee, Sean Moffi, Shane Heneghen, Nanci Hedgcorth, Charles S. Applegate, and Michael L. Flanagan terms to expire June 30, 2023

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to vote to appoint the following members to the Harbor Advisory Committee, Sean Moffi, Shane Heneghen, Nanci Hedgcorth, Charles S. Applegate, and Michael L. Flanagan terms to expire June 30, 2023. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Table Item 6 for future consideration

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To table Item 6 for future consideration

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to table Item 6 for future consideration. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Approve Common Victualler License for Red's Kitchen Inc.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the Common Victualler License for Red's Kitchen Inc

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the Common Victualler License for Red's Kitchen Inc

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve the Common Victualler License for Red's Kitchen Inc. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Approval of Minutes Open Session: December 13, 2022 MOTION made by.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the Open Session Minutes of December 13, 2022

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the Open Session Minutes of December 13, 2022

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve the Open Session Minutes of December 13, 2022. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Town Administrator's Report Mrs.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Accept Mr. Deval's resignation with regret

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To accept Mr. Deval's resignation with regret

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to accept Mr. Deval's resignation with regret. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (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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