MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
November 28, 2023
16 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
Open the Public Hearing continued from November 14, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. to vote to establish the FY 2024 Tax Rate
To open the Public Hearing continued from November 14, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. to vote to establish the FY 2024 Tax Rate
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to open the Public Hearing continued from November 14, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. to vote to establish the FY 2024 Tax Rate. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Recess the Public Hearing at 6:34 p.m. to vote to establish the FY 2024 Tax Rate
To recess the Public Hearing at 6:34 p.m. to vote to establish the FY 2024 Tax Rate
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to recess the Public Hearing at 6:34 p.m. to vote to establish the FY 2024 Tax Rate. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote on Annual Town Elections 2024 Mrs.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve the In-Person early voting on April 1, 2, and 3, 2024
To approve the In-Person early voting on April 1, 2, and 3, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve the In-Person early voting on April 1, 2, and 3, 2024. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Delegate responsibility to Town Clerk Ms. Diane Pelland and Police Chief Haslam
To delegate responsibility to Town Clerk Ms. Diane Pelland and Police Chief Haslam
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to delegate responsibility to Town Clerk Ms. Diane Pelland and Police Chief Haslam. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Appoint Zoning Board of Appeals Member effective December 8, 2023 M.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Appoint Ms. Susan Nedar, Swansea MA as a permanent member of the Zoning Board of Appeals effective December 8, 2023, with a term to expire June 30, 2024
To appoint Ms. Susan Nedar, Swansea MA as a permanent member of the Zoning Board of Appeals effective December 8, 2023, with a term to expire June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to appoint Ms. Susan Nedar, Swansea MA as a permanent member of the Zoning Board of Appeals effective December 8, 2023, with a term to expire June 30, 2024. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Appoint Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Appoint Mr. Jose Correia with a term to expire June 30, 2025, and Mr. Keith DiCorpo with a term to expire June 30, 2024, both of Swansea MA as associate members of the Zoning Board of Appeals
To appoint Mr. Jose Correia with a term to expire June 30, 2025, and Mr. Keith DiCorpo with a term to expire June 30, 2024, both of Swansea MA as associate members of the Zoning Board of Appeals
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to appoint Mr. Jose Correia with a term to expire June 30, 2025, and Mr. Keith DiCorpo with a term to expire June 30, 2024, both of Swansea MA as associate members of the Zoning Board of Appeals. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Approve Board of Selectmen Meeting Calendar - January 2024-.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve the Board of Selectmen Meeting Calendar - January 2024- July 2024
To approve the Board of Selectmen Meeting Calendar - January 2024- July 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve the Board of Selectmen Meeting Calendar - January 2024- July 2024. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Waive all Building Permit Fees for the Library Building Pro.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve the waiving of all Building Permit Fees for the Library Building Project
To approve the waiving of all Building Permit Fees for the Library Building Project
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve the waiving of all Building Permit Fees for the Library Building Project. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Discuss and Act on Chapter 90 Project Approval and Reimbursements M.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve the Chapter 90 reimbursement for Bark Street Sidewalks in the amount of $240,436.60
To approve the Chapter 90 reimbursement for Bark Street Sidewalks in the amount of $240,436.60
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 $240,436.60. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve the Chapter 90 reimbursement for FY 2024 Fall Paving in the amount of $182,048.00
To approve the Chapter 90 reimbursement for FY 2024 Fall Paving in the amount of $182,048.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve the Chapter 90 reimbursement for FY 2024 Fall Paving in the amount of $182,048.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Reconvene the Public Hearing from November 14, 2023, at 7:01 p.m. to vote to establish the FY 2024 Tax Rate
To reconvene the Public Hearing from November 14, 2023, at 7:01 p.m. to vote to establish the FY 2024 Tax Rate
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to reconvene the Public Hearing from November 14, 2023, at 7:01 p.m. to vote to establish the FY 2024 Tax Rate. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Close the Public Hearing from November 14, 2023, at 7:31 p.m. to vote to establish the FY 2024 Tax Rate
To close the Public Hearing from November 14, 2023, at 7:31 p.m. to vote to establish the FY 2024 Tax Rate
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to close the Public Hearing from November 14, 2023, at 7:31 p.m. to vote to establish the FY 2024 Tax Rate. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Adopt a 1.48 shift for the FY 2024 tax year
To vote to adopt a 1.48 shift for the FY 2024 tax year
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to vote to adopt a 1.48 shift for the FY 2024 tax year. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Approval of Minutes MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve the Open Session minutes of November 14, 2023. TWO AYES, One Abstained
To approve the Open Session minutes of November 14, 2023. TWO AYES, One Abstained
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. Kitchin to approve the Open Session minutes of November 14, 2023. TWO AYES, One Abstained, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Accept Mr. Paul Grillo's resignation with regret effective December 8, 2023
To accept Mr. Paul Grillo's resignation with regret effective December 8, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to accept Mr. Paul Grillo's resignation with regret effective December 8, 2023. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Enter into executive session at 8:38 pm
To enter into executive session at 8:38 pm
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros, to enter into executive session at 8:38 pm. ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. Carreiro - Aye, Mr. Medeiros - Aye, Mr. Kitchin - Aye, ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Respectfully submitted, Melissa Heilborn, Administrative Assistant Document List: Tax Rate packet 2024 Annual Town.” (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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