MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
April 11, 2023
14 recorded votes, 2 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
Appoint Mr. Carreiro as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen
To appoint Mr. Carreiro as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to appoint Mr. Carreiro as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Mr. Medeiros as Vice Chairman of the Board of Selectmen
To appoint Mr. Medeiros as Vice Chairman of the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to appoint Mr. Medeiros as Vice Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Kitchin)
Appoint Mr. Kitchin as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen. TWO AYES
To appoint Mr. Kitchin as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen. TWO AYES
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 appoint Mr. Kitchin as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Carreiro)
Award the Solid Waste bid to EZ Disposal of Revere MA, pending negotiations
To award the Solid Waste bid to EZ Disposal of Revere MA, pending negotiations
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to award the Solid Waste bid to EZ Disposal of Revere MA, pending negotiations. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Approve placing Windward Way as a public way as an article at Town meeting, subject to terms and conditions of the HOA. TWO AYES, ONE OBSTENSION
To approve placing Windward Way as a public way as an article at Town meeting, subject to terms and conditions of the HOA. TWO AYES, ONE OBSTENSION
The minutes say the motion passed by a majority but do not say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve placing Windward Way as a public way as an article at Town meeting, subject to terms and conditions of the HOA. TWO AYES, ONE OBSTENSION Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Amend the Class II license for A&M Service Center Inc. 2264 GAR Highway to a restriction of 70 vehicles
To amend the Class II license for A&M Service Center Inc. 2264 GAR Highway to a restriction of 70 vehicles
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to amend the Class II license for A&M Service Center Inc. 2264 GAR Highway to a restriction of 70 vehicles. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Grant License for One Unregistered Vehicle, 72 Maple Avenue.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Approve the license for Once Unregistered vehicle at 72 Maple Ave. to expire April 11, 2024
To approve the license for Once Unregistered vehicle at 72 Maple Ave. to expire April 11, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve the license for Once Unregistered vehicle at 72 Maple Ave. to expire April 11, 2024. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Approve Second-Hand License term to expire December 31, 202.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve the Second -Hand license for D&L Consignment Inc. d/b/a The Emporium, 79 Swansea Mall Drive
To approve the Second -Hand license for D&L Consignment Inc. d/b/a The Emporium, 79 Swansea Mall Drive
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve the Second -Hand license for D&L Consignment Inc. d/b/a The Emporium, 79 Swansea Mall Drive. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Approve Special Town Meeting Warrant Mrs.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve the Special Town Meeting Warrant
To approve the Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve the Special Town Meeting Warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Approval of Minutes MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Approve the March 28, 2023, Open Session Minutes
To approve the March 28, 2023, Open Session Minutes
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve the March 28, 2023, Open Session Minutes. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Town Administrator's Report Mrs.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Adopt the Social Equity Marijuana Establishment Policy and Procedures
To adopt the Social Equity Marijuana Establishment Policy and Procedures
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to adopt the Social Equity Marijuana Establishment Policy and Procedures. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Kitchin)
Appoint Gracinda Lopes of Fall River MA as Assistant to the Board of Health, effective immediately
To appoint Gracinda Lopes of Fall River MA as Assistant to the Board of Health, effective immediately
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to appoint Gracinda Lopes of Fall River MA as Assistant to the Board of Health, effective immediately. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Old Business Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Adopt the local option to increase the cost- of-living adjustment for Fiscal Year 2023 up to 5% on the base amount specified pursuant to the Mass General Laws Chapter 32 section 103 pursuant to the ac
To adopt the local option to increase the cost- of-living adjustment for Fiscal Year 2023 up to 5% on the base amount specified pursuant to the Mass General Laws Chapter 32 section 103 pursuant to the act signed by the Governor Chapter 269 of the acts of 2022 Bristol County Retirement System COLA
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to adopt the local option to increase the cost- of-living adjustment for Fiscal Year 2023 up to 5% on the base amount specified pursuant to the Mass General Laws Chapter 32 section 103 pursuant to the act signed by the Governor Chapter 269 of the acts of 2022 Bristol County Retirement System COLA. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Adjourn at 8:56 p.m
To adjourn at 8:56 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to adjourn at 8:56 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR- UNANIMOUS Respectfully submitted, Melissa Heilborn, Administrative Assistant D.” (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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