MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
January 23, 2024
27 recorded votes, 27 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 to approve the Amusement Devices License for JRs Seaside Tavern, 378 Ocean Grove Avenue at 6:33 pm. TWO AYES
To open the Public Hearing to approve the Amusement Devices License for JRs Seaside Tavern, 378 Ocean Grove Avenue at 6:33 pm. 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 to approve the Amusement Devices License for JRs Seaside Tavern, 378 Ocean Grove Avenue at 6:33 pm. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Carreiro)
Continue the Public Hearing to approve the Amusement Devices License for JRs Seaside Tavern, until February 13, 2024, at 6:30 pm. TWO AYES
To continue the Public Hearing to approve the Amusement Devices License for JRs Seaside Tavern, until February 13, 2024, at 6:30 pm. 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 continue the Public Hearing to approve the Amusement Devices License for JRs Seaside Tavern, until February 13, 2024, at 6:30 pm. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Carreiro)
Open the Public Hearing to approve the National Grid, relocation, or construction of utility poles on Maple Avenue, Swansea Mall Drive, and Gardners Neck Road. TWO AYES
To open the Public Hearing to approve the National Grid, relocation, or construction of utility poles on Maple Avenue, Swansea Mall Drive, and Gardners Neck Road. 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 to approve the National Grid, relocation, or construction of utility poles on Maple Avenue, Swansea Mall Drive, and Gardners Neck Road. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Carreiro)
Close the Public Hearing to approve the National Grid, relocation, or construction of utility poles on Maple Avenue, Swansea Mall Drive, and Gardners Neck Road. TWO AYES
To close the Public Hearing to approve the National Grid, relocation, or construction of utility poles on Maple Avenue, Swansea Mall Drive, and Gardners Neck Road. 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 close the Public Hearing to approve the National Grid, relocation, or construction of utility poles on Maple Avenue, Swansea Mall Drive, and Gardners Neck Road. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Carreiro)
Approve the National Grid petition to, relocate, or construct utility poles on Maple Avenue as presented on the plans. TWO AYES
To approve the National Grid petition to, relocate, or construct utility poles on Maple Avenue as presented on the plans. 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 National Grid petition to, relocate, or construct utility poles on Maple Avenue as presented on the plans. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Carreiro)
Approve the National Grid petition to, relocate, or construct utility poles on Swansea Mall Drive as presented on the plans. TWO AYES
To approve the National Grid petition to, relocate, or construct utility poles on Swansea Mall Drive as presented on the plans. 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 National Grid petition to, relocate, or construct utility poles on Swansea Mall Drive as presented on the plans. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Carreiro)
Approve the National Grid petition to, relocate, or construct utility poles on Gardners Neck Road as presented on the plans. TWO AYES
To approve the National Grid petition to, relocate, or construct utility poles on Gardners Neck Road as presented on the plans. 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 National Grid petition to, relocate, or construct utility poles on Gardners Neck Road as presented on the plans. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Carreiro)
Approve the appointment of Mr. Matthew Estrella as a full-time Officer effective February 1, 2024. TWO AYES
To approve the appointment of Mr. Matthew Estrella as a full-time Officer effective February 1, 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. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve the appointment of Mr. Matthew Estrella as a full-time Officer effective February 1, 2024. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Carreiro)
Approve the appointment of Mr. Marc Haslam as Reserve Officer effective March 3, 2024. TWO AYES
To approve the appointment of Mr. Marc Haslam as Reserve Officer effective March 3, 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. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve the appointment of Mr. Marc Haslam as Reserve Officer effective March 3, 2024. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Carreiro)
Approve the advance of funds in Lieu of Borrowing for the Hallock property located at Map 54, Lot 15, Map 59, Lot 3, Lot 4, Lot 9, Lot 10, Lot 16, and Lot 17 in the amount of $590,000.00. TWO AYES
To approve the advance of funds in Lieu of Borrowing for the Hallock property located at Map 54, Lot 15, Map 59, Lot 3, Lot 4, Lot 9, Lot 10, Lot 16, and Lot 17 in the amount of $590,000.00. 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. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve the advance of funds in Lieu of Borrowing for the Hallock property located at Map 54, Lot 15, Map 59, Lot 3, Lot 4, Lot 9, Lot 10, Lot 16, and Lot 17 in the amount of $590,000.00. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Carreiro)
Reconsider Budget 429, Tree Warden. TWO AYES
To reconsider Budget 429, Tree Warden. 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 reconsider Budget 429, Tree Warden. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Carreiro)
Approve Budget 429, Tree Warden in the amount of $66,000.00. TWO AYES
To approve Budget 429, Tree Warden in the amount of $66,000.00. 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. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve Budget 429, Tree Warden in the amount of $66,000.00. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Carreiro)
Approve Budget 145 -Treasurer/Collector in the amount of $262,119.00. TWO AYES
To approve Budget 145 -Treasurer/Collector in the amount of $262,119.00. 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. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve Budget 145 -Treasurer/Collector in the amount of $262,119.00. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Carreiro)
Approve budget 241 - Building Department in the amount of $278,351.00. TWO AYES
To approve budget 241 - Building Department in the amount of $278,351.00. 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. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve budget 241 - Building Department in the amount of $278,351.00. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Carreiro)
Approve budget 541 - Council on Aging in the amount of $162,587.00. TWO AYES
To approve budget 541 - Council on Aging in the amount of $162,587.00. 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. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve budget 541 - Council on Aging in the amount of $162,587.00. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Carreiro)
Approve budget 610 - Library in the amount of $455,891.00. TWO AYES
To approve budget 610 - Library in the amount of $455,891.00. 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. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve budget 610 - Library in the amount of $455,891.00. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Carreiro)
Approve budget 691 - Historical Commission in the amount of $5000.00. TWO AYES
To approve budget 691 - Historical Commission in the amount of $5000.00. 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. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve budget 691 - Historical Commission in the amount of $5000.00. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Carreiro)
Approve budget 710 - Long Term in the amount of $644,504.00.. TWO AYES
To approve budget 710 - Long Term in the amount of $644,504.00.. 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. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve budget 710 - Long Term in the amount of $644,504.00.. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Carreiro)
Approve budget 751 - Long Term Interest in the amount of $160,663.00. TWO AYES
To approve budget 751 - Long Term Interest in the amount of $160,663.00. 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. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve budget 751 - Long Term Interest in the amount of $160,663.00. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Carreiro)
Approve budget 752 - Short-Term Interest in the amount of $825,167.00. TWO AYES
To approve budget 752 - Short-Term Interest in the amount of $825,167.00. 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. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve budget 752 - Short-Term Interest in the amount of $825,167.00. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Carreiro)
Approve budget 900 - Bristol County Retirement in the amount of $2,883,502.00. TWO AYES
To approve budget 900 - Bristol County Retirement in the amount of $2,883,502.00. 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. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve budget 900 - Bristol County Retirement in the amount of $2,883,502.00. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Carreiro)
Approve Open Session minutes of January 9, 2024. TWO AYES
To approve Open Session minutes of January 9, 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. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve Open Session minutes of January 9, 2024. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Carreiro)
Ratify the Memorandum of Understanding, Lieutenant Patrick Mooney. TWO AYES
To ratify the Memorandum of Understanding, Lieutenant Patrick Mooney. 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 ratify the Memorandum of Understanding, Lieutenant Patrick Mooney. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Carreiro)
Designate February as American Heart Health Month. TWO AYES
To designate February as American Heart Health Month. 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 designate February as American Heart Health Month. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Carreiro)
Accept Janet Helley's retirement with regret effective March 22, 2024. TWO AYES
To accept Janet Helley's retirement with regret effective March 22, 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. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to accept Janet Helley's retirement with regret effective March 22, 2024. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Carreiro)
Accept John Martelly's resignation with regret. TWO AYES
To accept John Martelly's resignation with regret. 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 accept John Martelly's resignation with regret. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Carreiro)
Adjourn the Board of Selectmen Meeting at 8:18 pm. TWO AYES
To adjourn the Board of Selectmen Meeting at 8:18 pm. 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 adjourn the Board of Selectmen Meeting at 8:18 pm. TWO AYES, Motion passed by a majority.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Carreiro)
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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