MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
March 12, 2024
14 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 at 6:49 pm
To recess at 6:49 pm
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to recess at 6:49 pm. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Reconvene at 7:06 pm
To reconvene at 7:06 pm
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to reconvene at 7:06 pm. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Public Informational Session - Route 6 and Route 118 Corridor Econo.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Mr. Jonathan Abreu as Health Inspector effective March 18, 2024
To appoint Mr. Jonathan Abreu as Health Inspector effective March 18, 2024
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“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to appoint Mr. Jonathan Abreu as Health Inspector effective March 18, 2024. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to approve a change of Common Victualler license hours Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Approve the change in hours of County Fare Too Common Victualler license located at 1041 GAR Highway
To approve the change in hours of County Fare Too Common Victualler license located at 1041 GAR Highway
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve the change in hours of County Fare Too Common Victualler license located at 1041 GAR Highway. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Trash Abatements (see attached) Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve the table Item five Trash Abatements
To approve the table Item five Trash Abatements
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“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve the table Item five Trash Abatements. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Budget Presentation and Vote for Fiscal Year 2025, Fire Chief Eric.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve budget 220 Fire Department for $802,135.00 in personnel services and $265,650.00 in Expenses for a total of $1,091,785.00
To approve budget 220 Fire Department for $802,135.00 in personnel services and $265,650.00 in Expenses for a total of $1,091,785.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve budget 220 Fire Department for $802,135.00 in personnel services and $265,650.00 in Expenses for a total of $1,091,785.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Chief Hajder stated that there was a $500.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve budget 291 Emergency Management for $2,000.00 in personnel services and $22,000.00 in Expenses for a total of $24,000.00
To approve budget 291 Emergency Management for $2,000.00 in personnel services and $22,000.00 in Expenses for a total of $24,000.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve budget 291 Emergency Management for $2,000.00 in personnel services and $22,000.00 in Expenses for a total of $24,000.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Budget Review and Vote for Fiscal Year 2025 630 Recreation and 650.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve budget 650 Parks and Recreation for $1,34,307.00 in personnel services and $169,390.00 in Expenses for a total of $305,697.00
To approve budget 650 Parks and Recreation for $1,34,307.00 in personnel services and $169,390.00 in Expenses for a total of $305,697.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve budget 650 Parks and Recreation for $1,34,307.00 in personnel services and $169,390.00 in Expenses for a total of $305,697.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 192 Beach Committee Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Approve budget 422 Highway for $1,016,711.00 in personnel services and $433,750.00 in Expenses for a total of $1,690,461.00
To approve budget 422 Highway for $1,016,711.00 in personnel services and $433,750.00 in Expenses for a total of $1,690,461.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve budget 422 Highway for $1,016,711.00 in personnel services and $433,750.00 in Expenses for a total of $1,690,461.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 911 Liability Insurance Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Approve budget 911 Liability Insurance a total of $952,500.00
To approve budget 911 Liability Insurance a total of $952,500.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to approve budget 911 Liability Insurance a total of $952,500.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Approval of Minutes MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Open Session minutes of February 27, 2024
To approve the Open Session minutes of February 27, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve the Open Session minutes of February 27, 2024. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Town Administrator's Report Mrs.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Extend the Intermunicipal Agreement between Swansea and Somerset for the Animal Control Officer and Town Nurse
To extend the Intermunicipal Agreement between Swansea and Somerset for the Animal Control Officer and Town Nurse
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to extend the Intermunicipal Agreement between Swansea and Somerset for the Animal Control Officer and Town Nurse. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Accept and sign the 2023 Hazard Mitigation Plan resolution
To accept and sign the 2023 Hazard Mitigation Plan resolution
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to accept and sign the 2023 Hazard Mitigation Plan resolution. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Adjourn the meeting at 9:24 pm
To adjourn the meeting at 9:24 pm
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to adjourn the meeting at 9:24 pm. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Respectfully submitted, Melissa Heilborn, Administrative Assistant.” (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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