MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
July 18, 2023
23 recorded votes, 22 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
Appoint Mr. Viarella as Human Resources Director
To appoint Mr. Viarella as Human Resources Director
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 appoint Mr. Viarella as Human Resources Director. PASSES BY MAJORITY.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Take item four of the agenda relative to appointments out of order
To take item four of the agenda relative to appointments out of order
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 take item four of the agenda relative to appointments out of order. PASSES BY MAJORITY.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Appoint Ryan Pacheco to the Capital Building Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2024
To appoint Ryan Pacheco to the Capital Building Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2024
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 appoint Ryan Pacheco to the Capital Building Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2024. PASSES BY MAJORITY.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Appoint Andrew Pelletier and Ethan Bouchard to the position of Assistant Harbormaster with a term to expire June 30, 2024
To appoint Andrew Pelletier and Ethan Bouchard to the position of Assistant Harbormaster with a term to expire June 30, 2024
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 appoint Andrew Pelletier and Ethan Bouchard to the position of Assistant Harbormaster with a term to expire June 30, 2024. PASSES BY MAJORITY.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Appoint Andrew Pelletier and Ethan Bouchard to the position of Deputy Shellfish Warden with a term to expire June 30, 2024
To appoint Andrew Pelletier and Ethan Bouchard to the position of Deputy Shellfish Warden with a term to expire June 30, 2024
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 appoint Andrew Pelletier and Ethan Bouchard to the position of Deputy Shellfish Warden with a term to expire June 30, 2024. PASSES BY MAJORITY.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Take item five of the agenda out of order
To take item five of the agenda out of order
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 take item five of the agenda out of order. PASSES BY MAJORITY.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Rescind the appointments of Thomas Eaton as Assistant Harbormaster & Deputy Shellfish Warden and Bruce Sutherland as committee member of the Americans with Disabilities Act Commission
To rescind the appointments of Thomas Eaton as Assistant Harbormaster & Deputy Shellfish Warden and Bruce Sutherland as committee member of the Americans with Disabilities Act Commission
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 rescind the appointments of Thomas Eaton as Assistant Harbormaster & Deputy Shellfish Warden and Bruce Sutherland as committee member of the Americans with Disabilities Act Commission. PASSES BY MAJORITY.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Take item six of the agenda relative to Chapter 90 reimbursement out of order
To take item six of the agenda relative to Chapter 90 reimbursement out of order
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 take item six of the agenda relative to Chapter 90 reimbursement out of order. PASSES BY MAJORITY.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve the Chapter 90 request of $22,250.00 for Swansea Mall Drive
To approve the Chapter 90 request of $22,250.00 for Swansea Mall Drive
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 the Chapter 90 request of $22,250.00 for Swansea Mall Drive. PASSES BY MAJORITY.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve the Chapter 90 request of $17,864.56 for Pierce Road
To approve the Chapter 90 request of $17,864.56 for Pierce Road
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 the Chapter 90 request of $17,864.56 for Pierce Road. PASSES BY MAJORITY.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve the Chapter 90 request of $5,250.00 Bark Street Sidewalks
To approve the Chapter 90 request of $5,250.00 Bark Street Sidewalks
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 the Chapter 90 request of $5,250.00 Bark Street Sidewalks. PASSES BY MAJORITY.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Take item seven of the agenda relative to the trash abatement out of order
To take item seven of the agenda relative to the trash abatement out of order
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 take item seven of the agenda relative to the trash abatement out of order. PASSES BY MAJORITY.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve the trash abatement in the amount of $140.00, period ending June 29, 2023
To approve the trash abatement in the amount of $140.00, period ending June 29, 2023
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 the trash abatement in the amount of $140.00, period ending June 29, 2023. PASSES BY MAJORITY.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Take item eight of the agenda relative to the Common Victualler License out of order
To take item eight of the agenda relative to the Common Victualler License out of order
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 take item eight of the agenda relative to the Common Victualler License out of order. PASSES BY MAJORITY.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve the Common Victualler license for BCF Restaurants, dba Friendly's located at 748 GAR Highway with an expiration date of December 30, 2023
To approve the Common Victualler license for BCF Restaurants, dba Friendly's located at 748 GAR Highway with an expiration date of December 30, 2023
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 the Common Victualler license for BCF Restaurants, dba Friendly's located at 748 GAR Highway with an expiration date of December 30, 2023. PASSES BY MAJORITY.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Appoint. Randy Lebeau of Swansea MA to the Sewer Commission, with a term to expire on April 8, 2024
To appoint. Randy Lebeau of Swansea MA to the Sewer Commission, with a term to expire on April 8, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Cunha to appoint. Randy Lebeau of Swansea MA to the Sewer Commission, with a term to expire on April 8, 2024. ROLL CALL VOTE Mr. Pelletier AYE, Mr. Cunha AYE, Mr. Carreiro AYE, and Mr. Kitchin AYE PASSES BY MAJORITY MOTION made by Mr. Pelletier, seconded by Mr. Cunha adjourned the Sewer Commission meeting at 7:07 pm. PASSES.” (Motion: Kitchin)
Approve the Open Session Minutes of June 13, 2023
To approve the Open Session Minutes of June 13, 2023
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 the Open Session Minutes of June 13, 2023. PASSES BY MAJORITY.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve the Open Session Minutes of June 27, 2023
To approve the Open Session Minutes of June 27, 2023
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 the Open Session Minutes of June 27, 2023. PASSES BY MAJORITY.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve the Open Session Minutes of July 10, 2023
To approve the Open Session Minutes of July 10, 2023
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 the Open Session Minutes of July 10, 2023. PASSES BY MAJORITY.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve and release the Executive Session Minutes of June 13, 2023
To approve and release the Executive Session Minutes of June 13, 2023
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 and release the Executive Session Minutes of June 13, 2023. PASSES BY MAJORITY.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve the allocation of Brayton Point Settlement funds toward the water quality study with the scope of work dated May 16, 2023
To approve the allocation of Brayton Point Settlement funds toward the water quality study with the scope of work dated May 16, 2023
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 the allocation of Brayton Point Settlement funds toward the water quality study with the scope of work dated May 16, 2023. PASSES BY MAJORITY.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve and designate the 2012 Ford Taurus, the 2016 & 2017 Ford Explorers, 13 file cabinets, and a 1998 Bandit Wood Chipper as surplus
To approve and designate the 2012 Ford Taurus, the 2016 & 2017 Ford Explorers, 13 file cabinets, and a 1998 Bandit Wood Chipper as surplus
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 and designate the 2012 Ford Taurus, the 2016 & 2017 Ford Explorers, 13 file cabinets, and a 1998 Bandit Wood Chipper as surplus. PASSES BY MAJORITY.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Adjourn this meeting at 7:30 pm
To adjourn this meeting at 7:30 pm
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 adjourn this meeting at 7:30 pm. PASSES BY MAJORITY.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
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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