MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
November 14, 2023
10 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Christopher R. Carreiro, Robert C. Medeiros
Absent: Steven H. Kitchin
Every vote, in order
Open the Public Hearing at 6:45 p.m. to vote to establish the FY 2024 Tax Rate. TWO AYES
To open the Public Hearing at 6:45 p.m. to vote to establish the FY 2024 Tax Rate. TWO AYES
The minutes say the motion passed by a majority but do not say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to open the Public Hearing at 6:45 p.m. to vote to establish the FY 2024 Tax Rate. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Carreiro)
Move the Public Hearing for establishing the FY 2024 Tax Rate to November 28, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. TWO AYES
To move the Public Hearing for establishing the FY 2024 Tax Rate to November 28, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. TWO AYES
The minutes say the motion passed by a majority but do not say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to move the Public Hearing for establishing the FY 2024 Tax Rate to November 28, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Carreiro)
Appoint Ms. Kelly Jarabek, as Part-Time On-Call Animal Control Officer, effective November 14, 2023. TWO AYES
To appoint Ms. Kelly Jarabek, as Part-Time On-Call Animal Control Officer, effective November 14, 2023. TWO AYES
The minutes say the motion passed by a majority but do not say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to appoint Ms. Kelly Jarabek, as Part-Time On-Call Animal Control Officer, effective November 14, 2023. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Carreiro)
Approve as amended the Community Preservation Act Agreement for the Martin House Farm Barn Restoration. TWO AYES
To approve as amended the Community Preservation Act Agreement for the Martin House Farm Barn Restoration. TWO AYES
The minutes say the motion passed by a majority but do not say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve as amended the Community Preservation Act Agreement for the Martin House Farm Barn Restoration. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Carreiro)
Reappoint Ms. Bernadette Huck as designee for the Southeastern Reginal Transit Authority Advisory (SRTA) Board. TWO AYES
To reappoint Ms. Bernadette Huck as designee for the Southeastern Reginal Transit Authority Advisory (SRTA) Board. TWO AYES
The minutes say the motion passed by a majority but do not say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to reappoint Ms. Bernadette Huck as designee for the Southeastern Reginal Transit Authority Advisory (SRTA) Board. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Carreiro)
Approve the dissolution of the Comprehensive Plan Committee, originally established on March 22, 2022. TWO AYES
To Approve the dissolution of the Comprehensive Plan Committee, originally established on March 22, 2022. TWO AYES
The minutes say the motion passed by a majority but do not say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to Approve the dissolution of the Comprehensive Plan Committee, originally established on March 22, 2022. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Carreiro)
Approve Open Session: October 17, 2023. TWO AYES
To Approve Open Session: October 17, 2023. TWO AYES
The minutes say the motion passed by a majority but do not say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to Approve Open Session: October 17, 2023. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Carreiro)
Accept with regret the resignation of Ms. Kelly O'Brien-Plante from the Swansea Beach Committee, Cultural Council, and the Comprehensive Committee effective immediately. Mr. Carreiro stated that the B
To accept with regret the resignation of Ms. Kelly O'Brien-Plante from the Swansea Beach Committee, Cultural Council, and the Comprehensive Committee effective immediately. Mr. Carreiro stated that the Board received a verbal resignation from Mr. George Jenkinson. He stated that Mr. Jenkinson was a member of the Swansea Beach Committee
The minutes do not record a vote for this motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to accept with regret the resignation of Ms. Kelly O'Brien-Plante from the Swansea Beach Committee, Cultural Council, and the Comprehensive Committee effective immediately. Mr. Carreiro stated that the Board received a verbal resignation from Mr. George Jenkinson. He stated that Mr. Jenkinson was a member of the Swansea Beach Committee..” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Carreiro)
Accept with regret the resignation of Mr. George Jenkinson from the Swansea Beach Committee, effective immediately. Mr. Carreiro stated that correspondence has been received from the Swansea Water Dis
To accept with regret the resignation of Mr. George Jenkinson from the Swansea Beach Committee, effective immediately. Mr. Carreiro stated that correspondence has been received from the Swansea Water District, regarding a rate increase. Mr. Carreiro stated that the Board received correspondence from Ms. Geraldine Mulally. He stated that the letter was received on November 11, 2023, at 10:48 a.m. He stated that the correspondence is requesting an answer as to whether the school's feasibility study will now include all 33 acres of the Wood Street property. Mr. Carreiro stated these issues have not yet been addressed. He suggested that Ms. Mulally reach out to the School Committee or Capital Building Committee
The minutes do not record a vote for this motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to accept with regret the resignation of Mr. George Jenkinson from the Swansea Beach Committee, effective immediately. Mr. Carreiro stated that correspondence has been received from the Swansea Water District, regarding a rate increase. Mr. Carreiro stated that the Board received correspondence from Ms. Geraldine Mulally. He stated that the letter was received on November 11, 2023, at 10:48 a.m. He stated that the correspondence is requesting an answer as to whether the school's feasibility study will now include all 33 acres of the Wood Street property. Mr. Carreiro stated these issues have not yet been addressed. He suggested that Ms. Mulally reach out to the School Committee or Capital Building Committee..” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Carreiro)
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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