MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
January 31, 2023
5 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
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)
Opt into in-person early voting for the 2023 Annual Town Election on April 3, 4, &5
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)
Approve the change of name of Sparrows to The Rookery 2219 G.A.R. Highway
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)
Table Item eleven Open Session Minutes of January 10, 2023, until the next meeting
To table Item eleven Open Session Minutes of January 10, 2023, until the next meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to table Item eleven Open Session Minutes of January 10, 2023, until the next meeting. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Town Administrator's Report Old Business New Business No New Busine.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Accept Ms. Kelly's resignation with regret
To accept Ms. Kelly's resignation with regret
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to accept Ms. Kelly's resignation with regret. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS The Board thanked Ms.” (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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