MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
April 25, 2023
25 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 for the purpose of an All-Alcohol license. Mr. Aronstein stated that Silverstone Castle is requesting for an All-Alcohol On-premise license. She stated that Silverstone pre
To enter into a public hearing for the purpose of an All-Alcohol license. Mr. Aronstein stated that Silverstone Castle is requesting for an All-Alcohol On-premise license. She stated that Silverstone previously held this license but the Town didn't receive the renewal paperwork. Mrs. Aronstein stated that the paperwork is complete, and taxes and fees are paid. Mr. Medeiros stated that he is happy to see that the project is moving along, and asked when the business will be opening. Mr. Estrella stated that he is hoping to open by December or early next year. Mr. Medeiros asked what the hours of operation will be, Mr. Estrella stated that he has requested 12:00 pm to 12:00 am. Mr. Kitchin thanked Mr. Estrella for his investment in Swansea. He asked if there were any major changes in the plans of the project since the initial license was granted. Mr. Estrella stated that the plans remain th
The minutes do not record a vote for this motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to enter into a public hearing for the purpose of an All-Alcohol license. Mr. Aronstein stated that Silverstone Castle is requesting for an All-Alcohol On-premise license. She stated that Silverstone previously held this license but the Town didn't receive the renewal paperwork. Mrs. Aronstein stated that the paperwork is complete, and taxes and fees are paid. Mr. Medeiros stated that he is happy to see that the project is moving along, and asked when the business will be opening. Mr. Estrella stated that he is hoping to open by December or early next year. Mr. Medeiros asked what the hours of operation will be, Mr. Estrella stated that he has requested 12:00 pm to 12:00 am. Mr. Kitchin thanked Mr. Estrella for his investment in Swansea. He asked if there were any major changes in the plans of the project since the initial license was granted. Mr. Estrella stated that the plans remain the same, as a family entertainment center. Mr. Carreiro stated this is an extensive project, including a rock-climbing wall, go-carts, a party room, and a virtual reality room. Mr. Carreiro stated that there were no members of the public present to comment..” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
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“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to close the public hearing. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve the new All-Alcohol On-Premise License Silverstone Castle & Family Entertainment LLC. 358 GAR Highway
To approve the new All-Alcohol On-Premise License Silverstone Castle & Family Entertainment LLC. 358 GAR Highway
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“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve the new All-Alcohol On-Premise License Silverstone Castle & Family Entertainment LLC. 358 GAR Highway. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Review and Vote to Award Borrowing Bid, Rousseau Farm Mrs.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Award Borrowing Bid Anticipation Serial Loan to Newbury 5 Cent Savings Bank DBA Newburyport Bank of Newburyport MA, in the amount of $315,071.00 with an interest rate of 4.14% as proposed
To award Borrowing Bid Anticipation Serial Loan to Newbury 5 Cent Savings Bank DBA Newburyport Bank of Newburyport MA, in the amount of $315,071.00 with an interest rate of 4.14% as proposed
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“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to award Borrowing Bid Anticipation Serial Loan to Newbury 5 Cent Savings Bank DBA Newburyport Bank of Newburyport MA, in the amount of $315,071.00 with an interest rate of 4.14% as proposed. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Budgets Review and Action Mrs.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Reconsider budget 151 Legal
To reconsider budget 151 Legal
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“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to reconsider budget 151 Legal. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve $155,000.00 for budget 151 Legal
To approve $155,000.00 for budget 151 Legal
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“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve $155,000.00 for budget 151 Legal. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Reconsider budget 210 Police Department
To reconsider budget 210 Police Department
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“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to reconsider budget 210 Police Department. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve $5,193,646.00 for budget 210 Police Department
To approve $5,193,646.00 for budget 210 Police Department
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“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve $5,193,646.00 for budget 210 Police Department. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Reconsider budget 511 Nurse
To reconsider budget 511 Nurse
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“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to reconsider budget 511 Nurse. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve $79,837.00 for budget 511 Nurse
To approve $79,837.00 for budget 511 Nurse
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“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve $79,837.00 for budget 511 Nurse. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Reconsider budget 220 Fire Department
To reconsider budget 220 Fire Department
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“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to reconsider budget 220 Fire Department. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve $1,036,662.00 for budget 220 Fire Department
To approve $1,036,662.00 for budget 220 Fire Department
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“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve $1,036,662.00 for budget 220 Fire Department. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Reconsider budget 951 Soil Commission
To reconsider budget 951 Soil Commission
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“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to reconsider budget 951 Soil Commission. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve $2500.00. for budget 951 Soil Commission
To approve $2500.00. for budget 951 Soil Commission
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“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve $2500.00. for budget 951 Soil Commission. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS There was a discussion regarding the motions for the Annual Town Me.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Reconsider budget 141 Assessor
To reconsider budget 141 Assessor
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“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to reconsider budget 141 Assessor. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve $314,649.00 for budget 141 Assessors
To approve $314,649.00 for budget 141 Assessors
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“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve $314,649.00 for budget 141 Assessors. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Sign Annual Town Meeting Warrant Mrs.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Move to approve the amended Town Meeting Warrant with the stated funding sources
To move to approve the amended Town Meeting Warrant with the stated funding sources
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“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to move to approve the amended Town Meeting Warrant with the stated funding sources. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Appoint Minutes Clerk for the Capital Building Committee MOTION mad.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Move to appoint Britney Messier as Minutes Clerk for the Capital Building Committee, term to expire June 30, 2024
To move to appoint Britney Messier as Minutes Clerk for the Capital Building Committee, term to expire June 30, 2024
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“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to move to appoint Britney Messier as Minutes Clerk for the Capital Building Committee, term to expire June 30, 2024. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Designate Town Administrator as Signatory for the Electrici.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Move to authorize Mrs. Aronstein as Signatory for the Electricity Aggregation Program
To move to authorize Mrs. Aronstein as Signatory for the Electricity Aggregation Program
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“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to move to authorize Mrs. Aronstein as Signatory for the Electricity Aggregation Program. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Review and Vote to Release Executive Session Minutes Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Move to release the redacted minutes for the Swansea Board of Selectmen minutes dated December 14, 2021, April 26, 2022, August 23, 2022, September 27, 2022, March 14, 2023, March 28, 2023
To move to release the redacted minutes for the Swansea Board of Selectmen minutes dated December 14, 2021, April 26, 2022, August 23, 2022, September 27, 2022, March 14, 2023, March 28, 2023
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“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to move to release the redacted minutes for the Swansea Board of Selectmen minutes dated December 14, 2021, April 26, 2022, August 23, 2022, September 27, 2022, March 14, 2023, March 28, 2023. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Move to release the minutes for the Swansea Board of Selectmen minutes dated May 25, 2021, June 8, 2021, October 26, 2021, November 9, 2021, December 28, 2021, January 11, 2022, January 25, 2022, May
To move to release the minutes for the Swansea Board of Selectmen minutes dated May 25, 2021, June 8, 2021, October 26, 2021, November 9, 2021, December 28, 2021, January 11, 2022, January 25, 2022, May 10, 2022, November 15, 2022, November 29, 2022, December 13, 2022, January 31, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to move to release the minutes for the Swansea Board of Selectmen minutes dated May 25, 2021, June 8, 2021, October 26, 2021, November 9, 2021, December 28, 2021, January 11, 2022, January 25, 2022, May 10, 2022, November 15, 2022, November 29, 2022, December 13, 2022, January 31, 2023 ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Award Southeastern Regional Service Group (SERSG) a contrac.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve the SERGS Contract as presented
To approve the SERGS Contract as presented
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“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve the SERGS Contract as presented. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Approve Second-Hand License term to expire December 31, 202.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Approve Second-Hand License for ecoATM, LLC. 54 Cousineau Drive term to expire December 31, 2023
To Approve Second-Hand License for ecoATM, LLC. 54 Cousineau Drive term to expire December 31, 2023
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“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to Approve Second-Hand License for ecoATM, LLC. 54 Cousineau Drive term to expire December 31, 2023. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Approval of Minutes MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve Open Session: April 11, 2023
To Approve Open Session: April 11, 2023
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“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to Approve Open Session: April 11, 2023. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Town Administrator Report Mrs.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Adjourn the Board of Selectmen Meeting at 8:38 pm
To adjourn the Board of Selectmen Meeting at 8:38 pm
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“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to adjourn the Board of Selectmen Meeting at 8:38 pm. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Respectfully submitted, Melissa Heilborn, Administrative Assistant.” (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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