MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
October 17, 2023
16 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
Recess for five minutes at 6:43 p.m
To recess for five minutes at 6:43 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to recess for five minutes at 6:43 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Carreiro, second: Kitchin)
Call the meeting back to order at 6:47 p.m
To call the meeting back to order at 6:47 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to call the meeting back to order at 6:47 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Ratify Lt. Mark Foley's contract with a term to expire on June 30, 2026
To ratify Lt. Mark Foley's contract with a term to expire on June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to ratify Lt. Mark Foley's contract with a term to expire on June 30, 2026. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Promote Detective Eric Thibault, Swansea, MA as Sergeant Po.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Promote Detective Eric Thibault, to Sergeant effective immediately
To promote Detective Eric Thibault, to Sergeant effective immediately
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to promote Detective Eric Thibault, to Sergeant effective immediately. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Appoint Police Officers - Police Chief Marc Haslam Chief Ha.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Appoint Officer Ryan Lavoie, of Acushnet, MA, Connor Levesque, of Somerset, MA, and Officer Raoul Sanon, of Pawtucket, RI to the Swansea Police Department, effective November 1, 2023
To appoint Officer Ryan Lavoie, of Acushnet, MA, Connor Levesque, of Somerset, MA, and Officer Raoul Sanon, of Pawtucket, RI to the Swansea Police Department, effective November 1, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to appoint Officer Ryan Lavoie, of Acushnet, MA, Connor Levesque, of Somerset, MA, and Officer Raoul Sanon, of Pawtucket, RI to the Swansea Police Department, effective November 1, 2023. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Recess at 7:14 p.m
To recess at 7:14 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to recess at 7:14 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Call the meeting back to order at 7:21 p.m
To call the meeting back to order at 7:21 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to call the meeting back to order at 7:21 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Appoint Truck Driver/Laborer, effective October 16, 2023 Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Appoint Mr. Damien Santos Swansea MA, as Truck Driver/Laborer, effective October 16, 2023
To appoint Mr. Damien Santos Swansea MA, as Truck Driver/Laborer, effective October 16, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to appoint Mr. Damien Santos Swansea MA, as Truck Driver/Laborer, effective October 16, 2023. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Appoint a Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals Mrs.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Appoint Mr. Matthew Pimentel, Swansea MA as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term to expire June 30, 2026
To appoint Mr. Matthew Pimentel, Swansea MA as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term to expire June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to appoint Mr. Matthew Pimentel, Swansea MA as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term to expire June 30, 2026. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Discuss and Approve Open Space Recreation Plan Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve the Open Space Recreation Plan and send a letter supporting the Open Space and Recreation Plan
To approve the Open Space Recreation Plan and send a letter supporting the Open Space and Recreation Plan
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve the Open Space Recreation Plan and send a letter supporting the Open Space and Recreation Plan. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Approval of Minutes MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve the Open Session minutes of October 3, 2023
To approve the Open Session minutes of October 3, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve the Open Session minutes of October 3, 2023. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Review and Approve Special Town Meeting Warrant November 6, 2023 Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve the warrant as amended
To approve the warrant as amended
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve the warrant as amended. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Designate the location of the Special Town Meeting to the Venus DeMilo located at 75 GAR Highway on November 6, 2023, at 7:00 p.m
To designate the location of the Special Town Meeting to the Venus DeMilo located at 75 GAR Highway on November 6, 2023, at 7:00 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to designate the location of the Special Town Meeting to the Venus DeMilo located at 75 GAR Highway on November 6, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve the Chapter 90 request to pave Bark Street and Market Street in the amount of $619,313.85
To approve the Chapter 90 request to pave Bark Street and Market Street in the amount of $619,313.85
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve the Chapter 90 request to pave Bark Street and Market Street in the amount of $619,313.85. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Old Business Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Accept the donation of a John Deere Gator UTV with trailer, from the Rehoboth Ambulance Committee Inc
To accept the donation of a John Deere Gator UTV with trailer, from the Rehoboth Ambulance Committee Inc
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to accept the donation of a John Deere Gator UTV with trailer, from the Rehoboth Ambulance Committee Inc. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (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
From the minutes
“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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