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April 9, 2024
27 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Robert C. Medeiros, Steven H. Kitchin, Michael K. Beaudette
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Nominate Mr. Medeiros as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen
To nominate Mr. Medeiros as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to nominate Mr. Medeiros as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Nominate Mr. Kitchin as Vice Chairman of the Board of Selectmen
To nominate Mr. Kitchin as Vice Chairman of the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to nominate Mr. Kitchin as Vice Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Beaudette)
Nominate Mr. Beaudette as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen
To nominate Mr. Beaudette as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to nominate Mr. Beaudette as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Appoint Transportation Coordinator/Program Coordinator effective Ap.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Ms. Stephanie Suplido of Warren RI as Transportation Coordinator/Program Coordinator effective April 9, 2024
To appoint Ms. Stephanie Suplido of Warren RI as Transportation Coordinator/Program Coordinator effective April 9, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to appoint Ms. Stephanie Suplido of Warren RI as Transportation Coordinator/Program Coordinator effective April 9, 2024. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Take Item Nine relative to the approval of minutes out of order
To take Item Nine relative to the approval of minutes out of order
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to take Item Nine relative to the approval of minutes out of order. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Approval of Minutes MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the Open Session minutes of March 26, 2024
To approve the Open Session minutes of March 26, 2024
The roll call in the minutes does not list every member present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the Open Session minutes of March 26, 2024. Roll Call vote showed Mr. Medeiros, aye; Mr. Kitchin, aye. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the Open Session minutes of April 4, 2024. Roll Call vote showed Mr. Med.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the Open Session minutes of April 4, 2024
To approve the Open Session minutes of April 4, 2024
The roll call in the minutes does not list every member present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the Open Session minutes of April 4, 2024. Roll Call vote showed Mr. Medeiros, aye; Mr. Kitchin, abstained MOTION PASSED BY MAJORITY MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to take Item Ten relative to the Town Administrator report out of order. ALL I.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Take Item Ten relative to the Town Administrator report out of order
To take Item Ten relative to the Town Administrator report out of order
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to take Item Ten relative to the Town Administrator report out of order. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Town Administrator's Report Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Open the Public Hearing at 6:46 p.m
To open the Public Hearing at 6:46 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to open the Public Hearing at 6:46 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Close the Public Hearing at 7:02 p.m
To close the Public Hearing at 7:02 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to close the Public Hearing at 7:02 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the Comcast License Agreement as negotiated with acknowledgment of the Senior Discount Exemption Letter
To approve the Comcast License Agreement as negotiated with acknowledgment of the Senior Discount Exemption Letter
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the Comcast License Agreement as negotiated with acknowledgment of the Senior Discount Exemption Letter. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Review Selectmen's Priorities Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the Chapter 90 Request - Milford Road drainage for $103,562.95
To approve the Chapter 90 Request - Milford Road drainage for $103,562.95
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the Chapter 90 Request - Milford Road drainage for $103,562.95. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote on Special Town Meeting Warrant Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve all six articles as currently drafted on the Special Town Meeting Warrant for May 20, 2024
To approve all six articles as currently drafted on the Special Town Meeting Warrant for May 20, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve all six articles as currently drafted on the Special Town Meeting Warrant for May 20, 2024. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote on Annual Town Meeting Warrant Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Reconsider Article 11
To reconsider Article 11
The roll call in the minutes does not list every member present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to reconsider Article 11. Roll Call vote showed Mr. Medeiros, aye; Mr. Kitchin, aye. MOTION PASSED BY MAJORITY MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette as worded, in the amount of $2,333,520.81. Roll Call vote showed Mr. Medeiros, aye;.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Appropriate $110,000.00 to construct a barrier or take any other action along the Old Providence Road. funded through Certified Free Cash
To appropriate $110,000.00 to construct a barrier or take any other action along the Old Providence Road. funded through Certified Free Cash
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to appropriate $110,000.00 to construct a barrier or take any other action along the Old Providence Road. funded through Certified Free Cash. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Ms.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Add an article to remove the property from the demolition list and vote to use $2,000,000.00 of Certified free cash for the purpose of renovation or restoring the house to the warrant
To add an article to remove the property from the demolition list and vote to use $2,000,000.00 of Certified free cash for the purpose of renovation or restoring the house to the warrant
Yes: Beaudette, MedeirosNo: Kitchin
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Beaudette, seconded by Mr. Kitchin to add an article to remove the property from the demolition list and vote to use $2,000,000.00 of Certified free cash for the purpose of renovation or restoring the house to the warrant. Roll Call vote showed Mr. Medeiros, aye; Mr. Kitchin, nay. Mr. Beaudette, aye. MOTION PASSED BY MAJORITY Mrs. Aronstein said article twenty-five is to transfer funds not to exceed $85,000.00 for the purpose of demolishing.” (Motion: Beaudette, second: Kitchin)
Approve article Twenty-Five is to transfer funds not to exceed $85,000.00 for the purpose of demolishing the Preserved Gardner House or take any other action using certified free cash
To approve article Twenty-Five is to transfer funds not to exceed $85,000.00 for the purpose of demolishing the Preserved Gardner House or take any other action using certified free cash
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve article Twenty-Five is to transfer funds not to exceed $85,000.00 for the purpose of demolishing the Preserved Gardner House or take any other action using certified free cash. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Add article Thirty, relative to the Attendance by-law to the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To add article Thirty, relative to the Attendance by-law to the Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to add article Thirty, relative to the Attendance by-law to the Annual Town Meeting warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Add article Thirty-One to the Annual Town Meeting
To add article Thirty-One to the Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to add article Thirty-One to the Annual Town Meeting. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Add Article Thirty-Two to the warrant as presented
To add Article Thirty-Two to the warrant as presented
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to add Article Thirty-Two to the warrant as presented. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Add Article Thirty-Three to the warrant as presented
To add Article Thirty-Three to the warrant as presented
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to add Article Thirty-Three to the warrant as presented. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Add Article Thirty-Four to the warrant as presented
To add Article Thirty-Four to the warrant as presented
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to add Article Thirty-Four to the warrant as presented. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Add Articles Thirty-Five for High Hill Road. and White Rock Lane and Thirty-Six for Keith Circle, and Kyle Court to the warrant as presented
To add Articles Thirty-Five for High Hill Road. and White Rock Lane and Thirty-Six for Keith Circle, and Kyle Court to the warrant as presented
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to add Articles Thirty-Five for High Hill Road. and White Rock Lane and Thirty-Six for Keith Circle, and Kyle Court to the warrant as presented. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Add Article Thirty-Seven to the warrant as presented
To add Article Thirty-Seven to the warrant as presented
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to add Article Thirty-Seven to the warrant as presented. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Add Article Thirty-Eight to the warrant as presented
To add Article Thirty-Eight to the warrant as presented
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to add Article Thirty-Eight to the warrant as presented. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Old Business No Old Business at this time.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Enter into executive session pursuant to M.G.L.c30A, §21(a)(2): To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for contract negotiations with nonunion personnel: Police Chief Mark Foley and M.G.L.c30A, §
To enter into executive session pursuant to M.G.L.c30A, §21(a)(2): To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for contract negotiations with nonunion personnel: Police Chief Mark Foley and M.G.L.c30A, §21(a)(7): To comply with or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements: Review Executive Session Minutes - February 20, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette, to enter into executive session pursuant to M.G.L.c30A, §21(a)(2): To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for contract negotiations with nonunion personnel: Police Chief Mark Foley and M.G.L.c30A, §21(a)(7): To comply with or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements: Review Executive Session Minutes - February 20, 2024 ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. Medeiros - Aye, Mr. Kitchin - Aye, Mr. Beaudette - Aye, ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros and seconded by Mr. Kitchin to recess to clear the room at 9:35 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UN.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Recess to clear the room at 9:35 p.m
To recess to clear the room at 9:35 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Medeiros and seconded by Mr. Kitchin to recess to clear the room at 9:35 p.m. 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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