MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
April 23, 2024
17 recorded votes, 3 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
Recess the regular meeting and open the public hearing
To recess the regular meeting and open the public hearing
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to recess the regular meeting and open the public hearing. All in Favor- Unanimous Replacement and Relocation of JO Poles- Sharps Lot Road and Market S.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the relocation or replacement of JO Poles located on Sharps Lot Road
To approve the relocation or replacement of JO Poles located on Sharps Lot Road
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the relocation or replacement of JO Poles located on Sharps Lot Road. All in Favor- Unanimous Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the relocation and replacement of JO Poles located on Market Street in reference to DOT project #608759, contingent upon the poles not being erected in a public walkway
To approve the relocation and replacement of JO Poles located on Market Street in reference to DOT project #608759, contingent upon the poles not being erected in a public walkway
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the relocation and replacement of JO Poles located on Market Street in reference to DOT project #608759, contingent upon the poles not being erected in a public walkway. All in Favor- Unanimous Vote to Ratify Contract: Police Chief- Mark Foley Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Ratify the contract of Police Chief Mark Foley
To ratify the contract of Police Chief Mark Foley
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to ratify the contract of Police Chief Mark Foley. All in Favor- Unanimous Vote to Layout Public Ways Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the layout of High Hill Road, White Rock Lane, Keith Circle, and Kyle Court as public ways
To approve the layout of High Hill Road, White Rock Lane, Keith Circle, and Kyle Court as public ways
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the layout of High Hill Road, White Rock Lane, Keith Circle, and Kyle Court as public ways. All in Favor- Unanimous Discussion of Business Networking Event John Hanson, Community Devel.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Grant of a one-day liquor license to Bay Coast Bank on May 23, 2024
To grant of a one-day liquor license to Bay Coast Bank on May 23, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to grant of a one-day liquor license to Bay Coast Bank on May 23, 2024. All in Favor- Unanimous Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Waive the $50 application fee
To waive the $50 application fee
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to waive the $50 application fee. All in Favor- Unanimous Vote to Approve Common Victualler License - CARONCURY LLC d/b/a Lil'.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the Common Victualler License for CaronCury LLC d/b/a Li'l Audreys Market & Deli, 395 Wilbur Ave
To approve the Common Victualler License for CaronCury LLC d/b/a Li'l Audreys Market & Deli, 395 Wilbur Ave
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the Common Victualler License for CaronCury LLC d/b/a Li'l Audreys Market & Deli, 395 Wilbur Ave. All in Favor- Unanimous Vote on Appointments Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Appoint Dylan Ferreira to the Conservation Commission with a term to expire on June 30, 2025
To appoint Dylan Ferreira to the Conservation Commission with a term to expire on June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to appoint Dylan Ferreira to the Conservation Commission with a term to expire on June 30, 2025. All in Favor- Unanimous Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Appoint Elizabeth Manton to the Council on Aging Board of Directors with a term to expire on June 30, 2024
To appoint Elizabeth Manton to the Council on Aging Board of Directors with a term to expire on June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to appoint Elizabeth Manton to the Council on Aging Board of Directors with a term to expire on June 30, 2024. All in Favor- Unanimous Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Appoint George Havorka as the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD) Representative with a term to expire on May 24, 2025
To appoint George Havorka as the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD) Representative with a term to expire on May 24, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to appoint George Havorka as the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD) Representative with a term to expire on May 24, 2025. All in Favor- Unanimous Review and Vote to Release Executive Session Minutes Motion made by.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Table the Executive Session minutes of August 15, 2023
To table the Executive Session minutes of August 15, 2023
Yes: Kitchin, MedeirosAbstained: Beaudette
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to table the Executive Session minutes of August 15, 2023. Roll Call vote Mr. Kitchin, aye; Mr. Medeiros, aye; Mr. Beaudette, Abstained Motion Passes by Majority Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to table the Executive Session minutes of November 28, 2023.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Table the Executive Session minutes of November 28, 2023
To table the Executive Session minutes of November 28, 2023
Yes: Kitchin, MedeirosAbstained: Beaudette
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to table the Executive Session minutes of November 28, 2023. Roll Call vote Mr. Kitchin, aye; Mr. Medeiros, aye; Mr. Beaudette, Abstained Motion Passes by Majority Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to release the Executive Session minutes of October 3, 2023.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Release the Executive Session minutes of October 3, 2023
To release the Executive Session minutes of October 3, 2023
Yes: Kitchin, MedeirosAbstained: Beaudette
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to release the Executive Session minutes of October 3, 2023. Roll Call vote Mr. Kitchin, aye; Mr. Medeiros, aye; Mr. Beaudette, Abstained Motion Passes by Majority Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to release the Executive Session minutes of April 9, 2024..” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Release the Executive Session minutes of April 9, 2024
To release the Executive Session minutes of April 9, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to release the Executive Session minutes of April 9, 2024. All in Favor- Unanimous Approval of Minutes Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Approve the Open Session minutes of April 9, 2024
To approve the Open Session minutes of April 9, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the Open Session minutes of April 9, 2024. All in Favor- Unanimous Town Administrator's Report Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Adjourn the meeting at 7:45pm
To adjourn the meeting at 7:45pm
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to adjourn the meeting at 7:45pm. All in Favor- Unanimous Respectfully submitted, Amanda Staton, Administrative Assistant Docu.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
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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