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

February 28, 2023

13 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

Approve Budget 123 Public Buildings in the amount of $463,000.00

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To Approve Budget 123 Public Buildings in the amount of $463,000.00

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to Approve Budget 123 Public Buildings in the amount of $463,000.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve Budget 171 Conservation in the amount of $139,714.00

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To Approve Budget 171 Conservation in the amount of $139,714.00

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to Approve Budget 171 Conservation in the amount of $139,714.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve Budget 491 Cemeteries in the amount of $1796.00

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To Approve Budget 491 Cemeteries in the amount of $1796.00

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to Approve Budget 491 Cemeteries in the amount of $1796.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

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Approve Budget 510 Board of Health in the amount of $206,090.00

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To Approve Budget 510 Board of Health in the amount of $206,090.00

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to Approve Budget 510 Board of Health in the amount of $206,090.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve Budget 511 Board of Health Nurse in the amount of $80,837.00

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To Approve Budget 511 Board of Health Nurse in the amount of $80,837.00

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to Approve Budget 511 Board of Health Nurse in the amount of $80,837.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve Budget 512 Board of Health Animal Shelter in the amount of $399,454.00

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To Approve Budget 512 Board of Health Animal Shelter in the amount of $399,454.00

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to Approve Budget 512 Board of Health Animal Shelter in the amount of $399,454.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Reconsider Budget 543 Veterans Department

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To reconsider Budget 543 Veterans Department

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to reconsider Budget 543 Veterans Department. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

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Reconsider Budget 543 Veterans Department in the amount of $420,702.00

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To reconsider Budget 543 Veterans Department in the amount of $420,702.00

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to reconsider Budget 543 Veterans Department in the amount of $420,702.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Reconsider Budget 650 Parks Commission in the amount of $184,301.00

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To reconsider Budget 650 Parks Commission in the amount of $184,301.00

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to reconsider Budget 650 Parks Commission in the amount of $184,301.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

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

Reconsider Budget 900 Pension Benefits in the amount of $2,725,077.00

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To reconsider Budget 900 Pension Benefits in the amount of $2,725,077.00

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to reconsider Budget 900 Pension Benefits in the amount of $2,725,077.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

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Reconsider Budget 911 Liability Insurance in the amount of $802,000.00

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To reconsider Budget 911 Liability Insurance in the amount of $802,000.00

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to reconsider Budget 911 Liability Insurance in the amount of $802,000.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS BETA, Inc.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

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

Ratify the Sergeants Union Contract as proposed

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To Ratify the Sergeants Union Contract as proposed

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to Ratify the Sergeants Union Contract as proposed. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Approval of Minutes MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

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

Approve the Open Session Minutes of February 14, 2023

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the Open Session Minutes of February 14, 2023

From the minutes

“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve the Open Session Minutes of February 14, 2023. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Town Administrator's Report Mrs.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (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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