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August 15, 2023
15 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
Take agenda item 4 out of order
To take agenda item 4 out of order
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to take agenda item 4 out of order. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Affirm Appointment Deputy Tax Assessor, effective August 14.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Affirm the Appointment of Deputy Tax Assessor James Sullivan, effective August 14, 2023
To Affirm the Appointment of Deputy Tax Assessor James Sullivan, effective August 14, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to Affirm the Appointment of Deputy Tax Assessor James Sullivan, effective August 14, 2023 ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Library Building Committee Update Jim Devol, Library Building Commi.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Take agenda item 8 out of order
To take agenda item 8 out of order
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“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to take agenda item 8 out of order. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Approve One Day Alcohol License YMCA, 271 Sharps Lot Road -.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Approve the One Day Alcohol License YMCA, 271 Sharps Lot Road - 9/8/2023 - 5:00 -9:00 pm
To approve the One Day Alcohol License YMCA, 271 Sharps Lot Road - 9/8/2023 - 5:00 -9:00 pm
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve the One Day Alcohol License YMCA, 271 Sharps Lot Road - 9/8/2023 - 5:00 -9:00 pm. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Fire Feasibility Study Update Ms.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Request a release of funds from the Assessors Overlay account in the amount of $1.5 million with the caveat that these funds be committed to Capital items only
To request a release of funds from the Assessors Overlay account in the amount of $1.5 million with the caveat that these funds be committed to Capital items only
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to request a release of funds from the Assessors Overlay account in the amount of $1.5 million with the caveat that these funds be committed to Capital items only. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Award Southeastern Regional Services Group (SERSG) Contract.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Award the paper contract dated July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, to WB Mason of Brockton MA
To award the paper contract dated July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, to WB Mason of Brockton MA
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to award the paper contract dated July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, to WB Mason of Brockton MA. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Award the DPW contract dated July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, to Southeastern Regional Services Group SERSG DPW IFB
To award the DPW contract dated July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, to Southeastern Regional Services Group SERSG DPW IFB
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to award the DPW contract dated July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, to Southeastern Regional Services Group SERSG DPW IFB. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Approve Trash Abatement MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve the trash abatement for a total of $175.00 dated July 24, 2023
To approve the trash abatement for a total of $175.00 dated July 24, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve the trash abatement for a total of $175.00 dated July 24, 2023. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Affirm Approval: Common Victualler License REA's 531 Wilbur.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Affirm the Common Victualler License for REA's, 531 Wilbur Ave term to expire December 31, 2023
To affirm the Common Victualler License for REA's, 531 Wilbur Ave term to expire December 31, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to affirm the Common Victualler License for REA's, 531 Wilbur Ave term to expire December 31, 2023 ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Approval of Minutes MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve Open Session: July 18, 2023
To Approve Open Session: July 18, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to Approve Open Session: July 18, 2023. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Town Administrator Report Mrs.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Establish the minimum bid for the buildable lot on Taft Ave Map 80 Lot 59, at $120,000.00
To establish the minimum bid for the buildable lot on Taft Ave Map 80 Lot 59, at $120,000.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to establish the minimum bid for the buildable lot on Taft Ave Map 80 Lot 59, at $120,000.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Establish the Special Town meeting date of November 6, 2023
To establish the Special Town meeting date of November 6, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to establish the Special Town meeting date of November 6, 2023 ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Adopt the Exhibition of Flag on Town Building and Properties policy
To adopt the Exhibition of Flag on Town Building and Properties policy
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to adopt the Exhibition of Flag on Town Building and Properties policy. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Enter into executive session
To enter into executive session
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to enter into executive session. ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. Carreiro - Aye, Mr. Medeiros - Aye, Mr. Kitchin - Aye, ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Medeiros to recess to clear the room at 9:13 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UN.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Recess to clear the room at 9:13 p.m
To recess to clear the room at 9:13 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro and seconded by Mr. Medeiros to recess to clear the room at 9:13 p.m. 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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