MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
September 12, 2023
8 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 to vote to Establish the FY 24 Solid Waste Fees
To enter into a Public Hearing to vote to Establish the FY 24 Solid Waste Fees
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to enter into a Public Hearing to vote to Establish the FY 24 Solid Waste Fees. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Continue the FY 24 Solid Waste Fees until the next meeting on September 26, 2023
To vote to continue the FY 24 Solid Waste Fees until the next meeting on September 26, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to vote to continue the FY 24 Solid Waste Fees until the next meeting on September 26, 2023. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Pinning Ceremony for Firefighter Matthew Thayer Chief Eric Hajder s.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Appoint Sergeant Mark Foley as Swansea Police Department Lieutenant pending successful contract negotiations
To vote to appoint Sergeant Mark Foley as Swansea Police Department Lieutenant pending successful contract negotiations
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to vote to appoint Sergeant Mark Foley as Swansea Police Department Lieutenant pending successful contract negotiations. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Approval of Minutes MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve the Open Session Minutes of August 15, 2023
To approve the Open Session Minutes of August 15, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve the Open Session Minutes of August 15, 2023. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Amended Open Session Minutes of August 31, 2023
To approve the Amended Open Session Minutes of August 31, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve the Amended Open Session Minutes of August 31, 2023. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Town Administrators Report Mrs.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Chapter 90 reimbursement for Bark Street Sidewalks in the amount of $254,076.32
To approve the Chapter 90 reimbursement for Bark Street Sidewalks in the amount of $254,076.32
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve the Chapter 90 reimbursement for Bark Street Sidewalks in the amount of $254,076.32. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Discussion continued about future road projects in Swansea.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Designate the Week of September 17-23, as Constitution Week. Mr. Carreiro stated that Dunkin Donuts on Wilbur Avenue recently had their grand re-opening on August 29, 2023, and donated $1000.00 to the
To designate the Week of September 17-23, as Constitution Week. Mr. Carreiro stated that Dunkin Donuts on Wilbur Avenue recently had their grand re-opening on August 29, 2023, and donated $1000.00 to the Council on Aging. Mr. Carreiro thanked them for their donation. Mr. Carreiro stated that Mr. Thomas Tripp submitted his resignation from the Swansea Advisory and Finance Committee effective immediately due to a work commitment. Mr. Carreiro thanked him for his service to the Town
The minutes do not record a vote for this motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to designate the Week of September 17-23, as Constitution Week. Mr. Carreiro stated that Dunkin Donuts on Wilbur Avenue recently had their grand re-opening on August 29, 2023, and donated $1000.00 to the Council on Aging. Mr. Carreiro thanked them for their donation. Mr. Carreiro stated that Mr. Thomas Tripp submitted his resignation from the Swansea Advisory and Finance Committee effective immediately due to a work commitment. Mr. Carreiro thanked him for his service to the Town..” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting at 8:25 pm
To adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting at 8:25 pm
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting at 8:25 pm. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Respectfully submitted, Melissa Heilborn, Administrative Assistant.” (Motion: Medeiros, 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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