MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
March 26, 2024
16 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 6:59 pm
To recess at 6:59 pm
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to recess at 6:59 pm. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 3 MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Reconvene at 7:07 pm
To reconvene at 7:07 pm
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to reconvene at 7:07 pm. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Appoint Administrative Assistant to the Board of Selectmen.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Ms. Amanda Staton as Administrative Assistant for the Board of Selectmen effective April 16, 2024
To appoint Ms. Amanda Staton as Administrative Assistant for the Board of Selectmen effective April 16, 2024
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“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to appoint Ms. Amanda Staton as Administrative Assistant for the Board of Selectmen effective April 16, 2024. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Appoint Chief of Police Mrs.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Appoint Lieutenant Mark Foley as Police Chief for the Town of Swansea, pending favorable negotiations
To appoint Lieutenant Mark Foley as Police Chief for the Town of Swansea, pending favorable negotiations
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“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to appoint Lieutenant Mark Foley as Police Chief for the Town of Swansea, pending favorable negotiations. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Discuss and Act On Cemetery Regulations Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Recommend articles one through eighteen in the current draft of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant to the Advisory and Finance Committee
To recommend articles one through eighteen in the current draft of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant to the Advisory and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to recommend articles one through eighteen in the current draft of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant to the Advisory and Finance Committee. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Recommend articles 25, 26 and 27 in the current draft of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant to the Advisory and Finance Committee
To recommend articles 25, 26 and 27 in the current draft of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant to the Advisory and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to recommend articles 25, 26 and 27 in the current draft of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant to the Advisory and Finance Committee. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Recommend articles 23, and 24 in the current draft of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant to the Advisory and Finance Committee
To recommend articles 23, and 24 in the current draft of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant to the Advisory and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to recommend articles 23, and 24 in the current draft of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant to the Advisory and Finance Committee. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Recommend articles 20, 21, and 22 in the current draft of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant to the Advisory and Finance Committee
To recommend articles 20, 21, and 22 in the current draft of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant to the Advisory and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to recommend articles 20, 21, and 22 in the current draft of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant to the Advisory and Finance Committee. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Recommend article 29 in the current draft of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant to the Advisory and Finance Committee
To recommend article 29 in the current draft of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant to the Advisory and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to recommend article 29 in the current draft of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant to the Advisory and Finance Committee. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Approval of Open Session Minutes MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Open Session minutes of March 12, 2024
To approve the Open Session minutes of March 12, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve the Open Session minutes of March 12, 2024 ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve the Open Session minutes of March 19, 2024
To approve the Open Session minutes of March 19, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve the Open Session minutes of March 19, 2024 ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Town Administrator's Report Mrs.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Approve Beach budget 192 in the amount of $51,573.00
To approve Beach budget 192 in the amount of $51,573.00
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to approve Beach budget 192 in the amount of $51,573.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Appoint Mr. Mackenzie Dechanes, Swansea, MA as Seasonal Beach Manager effective April 29, 2024
To appoint Mr. Mackenzie Dechanes, Swansea, MA as Seasonal Beach Manager effective April 29, 2024
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“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to appoint Mr. Mackenzie Dechanes, Swansea, MA as Seasonal Beach Manager effective April 29, 2024. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 8 Mrs.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Appoint Ms. Amie Griffin, Seekonk, MA as Sewer Commission Minutes Clerk, effective March 19, 2024
To appoint Ms. Amie Griffin, Seekonk, MA as Sewer Commission Minutes Clerk, effective March 19, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to appoint Ms. Amie Griffin, Seekonk, MA as Sewer Commission Minutes Clerk, effective March 19, 2024. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Appoint Mr. John Carvalho III, Swansea MA as Redevelopment Authority Committee member, effective March 26, 2024
To appoint Mr. John Carvalho III, Swansea MA as Redevelopment Authority Committee member, effective March 26, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to appoint Mr. John Carvalho III, Swansea MA as Redevelopment Authority Committee member, effective March 26, 2024. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Kitchin)
Adjourn the meeting at 9:08 pm
To adjourn the meeting at 9:08 pm
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Carreiro, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to adjourn the meeting at 9:08 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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