MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
December 19, 2023
18 recorded votes, 17 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Steven H. Kitchin, Robert C. Medeiros
Absent: Christopher R. Carreiro
Every vote, in order
Approve the trash abatements dated November 28, 2023, in the amount of $1855.00, as both requested abatements are for residential dwellings that have dumpster contracts or duplicate bills. TWO AYES
To approve the trash abatements dated November 28, 2023, in the amount of $1855.00, as both requested abatements are for residential dwellings that have dumpster contracts or duplicate bills. 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. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve the trash abatements dated November 28, 2023, in the amount of $1855.00, as both requested abatements are for residential dwellings that have dumpster contracts or duplicate bills. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Common Vitcualler license for Taco Bell at 527 GAR Highway pending inspection pending receipt of renewal application and fees. TWO AYES
To approve the Common Vitcualler license for Taco Bell at 527 GAR Highway pending inspection pending receipt of renewal application and fees. 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. Kitchin to approve the Common Vitcualler license for Taco Bell at 527 GAR Highway pending inspection pending receipt of renewal application and fees. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve On-Premise All Alcohol License Renewal Applications for Hoy Tin 630 GAR Highway. TWO AYES
To approve On-Premise All Alcohol License Renewal Applications for Hoy Tin 630 GAR Highway. 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. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve On-Premise All Alcohol License Renewal Applications for Hoy Tin 630 GAR Highway. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Amusement Device License Renewal Applications for Hoy Tin and National Entertainment Network Hoy Tin- 630 GAR Highway. TWO AYES
To approve the Amusement Device License Renewal Applications for Hoy Tin and National Entertainment Network Hoy Tin- 630 GAR Highway. 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. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve the Amusement Device License Renewal Applications for Hoy Tin and National Entertainment Network Hoy Tin- 630 GAR Highway. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Entertainment License Renewal Applications for Hoy Tin 630 GAR Highway. TWO AYES
To approve the Entertainment License Renewal Applications for Hoy Tin 630 GAR Highway. 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. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve the Entertainment License Renewal Applications for Hoy Tin 630 GAR Highway. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Submit the July 10, 2024 Population Estimate to the ABCC with an estimated population of 15,829. TWO AYES
To submit the July 10, 2024 Population Estimate to the ABCC with an estimated population of 15,829. 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. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to submit the July 10, 2024 Population Estimate to the ABCC with an estimated population of 15,829. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Commonwealth of Massachusetts ABCC renewal certification for 2024, with three licenses that failed to renew for 2024. TWO AYES
To approve the Commonwealth of Massachusetts ABCC renewal certification for 2024, with three licenses that failed to renew for 2024. 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. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve the Commonwealth of Massachusetts ABCC renewal certification for 2024, with three licenses that failed to renew for 2024. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Approve Budget 114 Moderator in the amount of $550.00. TWO AYES
To Approve Budget 114 Moderator in the amount of $550.00. 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. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to Approve Budget 114 Moderator in the amount of $550.00. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Approve Budget 177 Water Aquifer in the amount of $410.00. TWO AYES
To approve Budget 177 Water Aquifer in the amount of $410.00. 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. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve Budget 177 Water Aquifer in the amount of $410.00. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Approve Budget 193- Waterfront in the amount of $30,456.00. TWO AYES
To approve Budget 193- Waterfront in the amount of $30,456.00. 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. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve Budget 193- Waterfront in the amount of $30,456.00. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Approve Budget 425 - Wastewater Management Plan in the amount of $500.00. TWO AYES
To approve Budget 425 - Wastewater Management Plan in the amount of $500.00. 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. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve Budget 425 - Wastewater Management Plan in the amount of $500.00. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Approve Budget 429 Tree Warden in the amount of $50,000.00. TWO AYES
To approve Budget 429 Tree Warden in the amount of $50,000.00. 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. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve Budget 429 Tree Warden in the amount of $50,000.00. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Approve Budget 680 Special Events in the amount of $8,300.00. TWO AYES
To approve Budget 680 Special Events in the amount of $8,300.00. 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. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve Budget 680 Special Events in the amount of $8,300.00. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Approve Budget 699 Council of Arts in the amount of $340.00. TWO AYES
To approve Budget 699 Council of Arts in the amount of $340.00. 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. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve Budget 699 Council of Arts in the amount of $340.00. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Approve Open Session: December 12, 2023. TWO AYES
To Approve Open Session: December 12, 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. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to Approve Open Session: December 12, 2023. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Accept Dorothea Maynard's resignation with regret effective December 6, 2023, from the Swansea Council of Aging TWO AYES
To accept Dorothea Maynard's resignation with regret effective December 6, 2023, from the Swansea Council of Aging 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. Kitchin to accept Dorothea Maynard's resignation with regret effective December 6, 2023, from the Swansea Council of Aging TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Enter into executive session
To enter into executive session
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin, to enter into executive session. ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. Carreiro - Absent, Mr. Medeiros - Aye, Mr. Kitchin - Aye, TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority. MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros and seconded by Mr. Kitchin to recess to clear the room at 7:16 p.m. T.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Recess to clear the room at 7:16 p.m. TWO AYES
To recess to clear the room at 7:16 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 and seconded by Mr. Kitchin to recess to clear the room at 7:16 p.m. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (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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