MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
May 7, 2024
12 recorded votes, 0 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 at 6:12pm
To recess at 6:12pm
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to recess at 6:12pm. All in Favor-Unanimous Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Reconvene at 6:25 pm
To reconvene at 6:25 pm
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to reconvene at 6:25 pm. All in Favor- Unanimous Vote to Approve Trash Abatement The Board reviewed the list of trash.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the trash abatements dated April 24, 2024 for fees totaling $945
To approve the trash abatements dated April 24, 2024 for fees totaling $945
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the trash abatements dated April 24, 2024 for fees totaling $945. All in Favor- Unanimous Vote to Appoint Ms.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Appoint Ms. Jean Bolton to the Board of Registrars with a term to expire April 1, 2027
To appoint Ms. Jean Bolton to the Board of Registrars with a term to expire April 1, 2027
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to appoint Ms. Jean Bolton to the Board of Registrars with a term to expire April 1, 2027. All in Favor- Unanimous Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Take item seven, approval of minutes, out of order
To take item seven, approval of minutes, out of order
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to take item seven, approval of minutes, out of order. All in Favor- Unanimous Approval of Minutes Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the meeting minutes of April 23, 2024 and | May 1, 2024
To approve the meeting minutes of April 23, 2024 and | May 1, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the meeting minutes of April 23, 2024 and | May 1, 2024. All in Favor- Unanimous Yankee Spirits, Inc.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Open the public hearing
To open the public hearing
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to open the public hearing. All in Favor- Unanimous | Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Close the public hearing and resume the regular meeting
To close the public hearing and resume the regular meeting
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to close the public hearing and resume the regular meeting. All in Favor- Unanimous Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the change pledge of license, change of stock or inventory, change of officers/directors/LLC managers, and change of stock interest application of Yankee Spirits, | Inc. at 207 Swansea Mall Dr
To approve the change pledge of license, change of stock or inventory, change of officers/directors/LLC managers, and change of stock interest application of Yankee Spirits, | Inc. at 207 Swansea Mall Drive
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the change pledge of license, change of stock or inventory, change of officers/directors/LLC managers, and change of stock interest application of Yankee Spirits, | Inc. at 207 Swansea Mall Drive. All in Favor- Unanimous | Vote to Approve Yoga at the Beach: May 23, June 5 & 20, July 3 & 1.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Table the item until the next meeting
To table the item until the next meeting
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to table the item until the next meeting. All in Favor- Unanimous Review and Act on Selectmen's Priorities Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Accept the resignation of Patrolman Michael Mulhern, effective April 21, 2024, with regret and congratulations on his acceptance to the State Police
To accept the resignation of Patrolman Michael Mulhern, effective April 21, 2024, with regret and congratulations on his acceptance to the State Police
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to accept the resignation of Patrolman Michael Mulhern, effective April 21, 2024, with regret and congratulations on his acceptance to the State Police. All in Favor- Unanimous There was discussion regarding “take any other action relative there.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Adjourn the meeting at 8:08 pm
To adjourn the meeting at 8:08 pm
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 pm. 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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