MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
March 14, 2023
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Steven H. Kitchin, Christopher R. Carreiro
Absent: Robert C. Medeiros
Every vote, in order
Approve Budget 141 Assessors in the amount of $349,973.00
To approve Budget 141 Assessors in the amount of $349,973.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Kitchin, to approve Budget 141 Assessors in the amount of $349,973.00. ALL IN FAVOR - TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Kitchin)
Request that the taxes be abated for Map: 13 Lots: 6b, 6c, 6d for a total of $2098.71
To request that the taxes be abated for Map: 13 Lots: 6b, 6c, 6d for a total of $2098.71
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Kitchin, to request that the taxes be abated for Map: 13 Lots: 6b, 6c, 6d for a total of $2098.71. ALL IN FAVOR - TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Kitchin)
Approve Budget 155 Management Information Systems in the amount of $130,639.00
To approve Budget 155 Management Information Systems in the amount of $130,639.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Kitchin, to approve Budget 155 Management Information Systems in the amount of $130,639.00. ALL IN FAVOR - TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Kitchin)
Approve Budget 171 Conservation Commission in the amount of $139,714.00
To approve Budget 171 Conservation Commission in the amount of $139,714.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Kitchin, to approve Budget 171 Conservation Commission in the amount of $139,714.00. ALL IN FAVOR - TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Kitchin)
Approve Budget 390 Vocational Schools in the amount of $1,924,321.00
To approve Budget 390 Vocational Schools in the amount of $1,924,321.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Kitchin, to approve Budget 390 Vocational Schools in the amount of $1,924,321.00. ALL IN FAVOR - TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Kitchin)
Approve Budget 425 Waste Water Management Plan in the amount of $500.00
To approve Budget 425 Waste Water Management Plan in the amount of $500.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Kitchin, to approve Budget 425 Waste Water Management Plan in the amount of $500.00. ALL IN FAVOR - TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Kitchin)
Approve Budget 630 Recreation Commission in the amount of $61,005.00
To approve Budget 630 Recreation Commission in the amount of $61,005.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Kitchin, to approve Budget 630 Recreation Commission in the amount of $61,005.00. ALL IN FAVOR - TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Kitchin)
Approve Budget 910 Town Share Insurance in the amount of $7,404,492.00
To approve Budget 910 Town Share Insurance in the amount of $7,404,492.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Kitchin, to approve Budget 910 Town Share Insurance in the amount of $7,404,492.00. ALL IN FAVOR - TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Kitchin)
Approve Budget 951 Soil Commission in the amount of $5,030
To approve Budget 951 Soil Commission in the amount of $5,030
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Kitchin, to approve Budget 951 Soil Commission in the amount of $5,030. ALL IN FAVOR - TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Kitchin)
Approve the Second Trash Commitment
To approve the Second Trash Commitment
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Kitchin, to approve the Second Trash Commitment. ALL IN FAVOR - TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Kitchin)
Approve the Trash Abatement for a total of $120.00
To approve the Trash Abatement for a total of $120.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Kitchin, to approve the Trash Abatement for a total of $120.00. ALL IN FAVOR - TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Kitchin)
Sign the 2023 Annual Town Elections on April 10 from 12 noon - 8:00 pm at Joseph Case High School
To sign the 2023 Annual Town Elections on April 10 from 12 noon - 8:00 pm at Joseph Case High School
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Kitchin, to sign the 2023 Annual Town Elections on April 10 from 12 noon - 8:00 pm at Joseph Case High School. ALL IN FAVOR - TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Kitchin)
Award the Bid for the Owners Project Manager to CHA Consulting Inc
To Award the Bid for the Owners Project Manager to CHA Consulting Inc
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Kitchin, to Award the Bid for the Owners Project Manager to CHA Consulting Inc. ALL IN FAVOR - TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Kitchin)
Enter into Executive Session as stated
To enter into Executive Session as stated
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Kitchin, to enter into Executive Session as stated. ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. Carreiro - Aye, Mr. Kitchin - Aye, Mr. Medeiros was absent ALL IN FAVOR - TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority. MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Kitchin, to recess to clear the ro.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Kitchin)
Recess to clear the room at 8:00 p.m. Mr. Medeiros was absent
To recess to clear the room at 8:00 p.m. Mr. Medeiros was absent
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Kitchin, to recess to clear the room at 8:00 p.m. Mr. Medeiros was absent. ALL IN FAVOR - TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Kitchin)
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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