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July 16, 2024
28 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
Approve the meeting minutes of June 18, 2024
To approve the meeting minutes of June 18, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the meeting minutes of June 18, 2024. All in Favor- Unanimous Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the meeting minutes of June 25, 2024
To approve the meeting minutes of June 25, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the meeting minutes of June 25, 2024. All in Favor- Unanimous Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the meeting minutes of July 2, 2024
To approve the meeting minutes of July 2, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the meeting minutes of July 2, 2024. All in Favor- Unanimous Review and Vote to Release Executive Session Minutes of August 15, 2.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve to partially release the meeting minutes of August 15, 2023, redacting conversation regarding the Swansea boat ramp
To approve to partially release the meeting minutes of August 15, 2023, redacting conversation regarding the Swansea boat ramp
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve to partially release the meeting minutes of August 15, 2023, redacting conversation regarding the Swansea boat ramp. All in Favor- Unanimous Vote to Appoint Americans with Disabilities Act Member Motion made b.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Appoint Ms. Roberta Swanson to the Americans with Disabilities Act Committee, effective immediately
To appoint Ms. Roberta Swanson to the Americans with Disabilities Act Committee, effective immediately
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to appoint Ms. Roberta Swanson to the Americans with Disabilities Act Committee, effective immediately. All in Favor- Unanimous Vote to Appoint Zoning Board of Appeals Members Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Appoint to the Zoning Board of Appeals Mr. Jose Correia as a fulltime Member, effective July 16, 2024
To appoint to the Zoning Board of Appeals Mr. Jose Correia as a fulltime Member, effective July 16, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to appoint to the Zoning Board of Appeals Mr. Jose Correia as a fulltime Member, effective July 16, 2024. All in Favor- Unanimous Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Appoint to the Zoning Board of Appeals Mr. Keith DiCorpo as a fulltime Member, effective August 1, 2024
To appoint to the Zoning Board of Appeals Mr. Keith DiCorpo as a fulltime Member, effective August 1, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to appoint to the Zoning Board of Appeals Mr. Keith DiCorpo as a fulltime Member, effective August 1, 2024. All in Favor- Unanimous Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Appoint to the Zoning Board of Appeals Ms. Stephanie Pavao as an Alternate Member, effective July 16, 2024
To appoint to the Zoning Board of Appeals Ms. Stephanie Pavao as an Alternate Member, effective July 16, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to appoint to the Zoning Board of Appeals Ms. Stephanie Pavao as an Alternate Member, effective July 16, 2024. All in Favor- Unanimous Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Take Item 6 out of order
To take Item 6 out of order
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to take Item 6 out of order. All in Favor- Unanimous Vote to Approve Police Lieutenant Contract, Joey Faria, Effective Ju.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the Lieutenant contract with Mr. Joey Faria, effective July 15, 2024
To approve the Lieutenant contract with Mr. Joey Faria, effective July 15, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the Lieutenant contract with Mr. Joey Faria, effective July 15, 2024. All in Favor- Unanimous Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Take Item 7 out of order
To take Item 7 out of order
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to take Item 7 out of order. All in Favor- Unanimous Vote to Appoint Police Sergeant Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Appoint Mr. Zachary Sousa to the position of Police Sergeant, effective July 16, 2024
To appoint Mr. Zachary Sousa to the position of Police Sergeant, effective July 16, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to appoint Mr. Zachary Sousa to the position of Police Sergeant, effective July 16, 2024. All in Favor- Unanimous Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Take Item 8 out of order
To take Item 8 out of order
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to take Item 8 out of order. All in Favor- Unanimous Vote to Appoint Full-Time Dispatchers Chief Foley said the departmen.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Appoint Ms. Chantel Cesar as a Full-Time Dispatcher, effective August 5, 2024
To appoint Ms. Chantel Cesar as a Full-Time Dispatcher, effective August 5, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to appoint Ms. Chantel Cesar as a Full-Time Dispatcher, effective August 5, 2024. All in Favor- Unanimous Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Appoint Mr. Carmen Farnkoff as a Full-Time Dispatcher, effective July 29, 2024
To appoint Mr. Carmen Farnkoff as a Full-Time Dispatcher, effective July 29, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to appoint Mr. Carmen Farnkoff as a Full-Time Dispatcher, effective July 29, 2024. All in Favor- Unanimous 6:30pm Public Hearing-Vote on Entertainment License Touisett Country.” (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 Touisett Country Club owner Diana Nolan, 9 Apple Tree Lane, Barringto.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to close the public hearing. All in Favor-Unanimous Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the entertainment license for Touisset Country Club, 221 Pearse Road, with a maximum number of attendees of 99 or less and will be valid from July 22nd to October 15th with the operational hou
To approve the entertainment license for Touisset Country Club, 221 Pearse Road, with a maximum number of attendees of 99 or less and will be valid from July 22nd to October 15th with the operational hours for the entertainment to be Monday-Thursday 5:00pm-9:00pm and Fridays and Saturdays from 12:00pm-9:00pm and no entertainment on Sundays
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the entertainment license for Touisset Country Club, 221 Pearse Road, with a maximum number of attendees of 99 or less and will be valid from July 22nd to October 15th with the operational hours for the entertainment to be Monday-Thursday 5:00pm-9:00pm and Fridays and Saturdays from 12:00pm-9:00pm and no entertainment on Sundays. All in Favor-Unanimous Vote to Appoint School Feasibility Study Committee Members, Effective.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Appoint Ms. Mallory Aronstein Easton, MA, Mr. Thomas Rodrigues, Jr., Swansea, MA, Mr. Eric Graham, Swansea, MA, Mr. John J. Robidoux, Barrington, RI, Mr. Brett Medeiros, Swansea, MA, Mr. Robert Medeir
To appoint Ms. Mallory Aronstein Easton, MA, Mr. Thomas Rodrigues, Jr., Swansea, MA, Mr. Eric Graham, Swansea, MA, Mr. John J. Robidoux, Barrington, RI, Mr. Brett Medeiros, Swansea, MA, Mr. Robert Medeiros, Swansea, MA, Mr. Robert Silveira, Swansea, MA, Ms. Elizabeth White, Somerset, MA, Ms. Sarah Carlson, Swansea, MA, Mr. Richard Looker, Swansea, MA, Mr. Scott Olobri, North Providence, RI, Mr. Sean Scanlon, Swansea, MA, Dr. Tammy Greene, Swansea, MA, and Mr. Grant Hajder, Swansea, MA to the School Feasibility Study Committee, effective April 22, 2024, nunc pro tunc
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to appoint Ms. Mallory Aronstein Easton, MA, Mr. Thomas Rodrigues, Jr., Swansea, MA, Mr. Eric Graham, Swansea, MA, Mr. John J. Robidoux, Barrington, RI, Mr. Brett Medeiros, Swansea, MA, Mr. Robert Medeiros, Swansea, MA, Mr. Robert Silveira, Swansea, MA, Ms. Elizabeth White, Somerset, MA, Ms. Sarah Carlson, Swansea, MA, Mr. Richard Looker, Swansea, MA, Mr. Scott Olobri, North Providence, RI, Mr. Sean Scanlon, Swansea, MA, Dr. Tammy Greene, Swansea, MA, and Mr. Grant Hajder, Swansea, MA to the School Feasibility Study Committee, effective April 22, 2024, nunc pro tunc. All in Favor-Unanimous Chapter 90 Request-Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the Chapter 90 Request for Swansea Mall Drive Improvements Phase B for the amount of $123,125.00
To approve the Chapter 90 Request for Swansea Mall Drive Improvements Phase B for the amount of $123,125.00
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the Chapter 90 Request for Swansea Mall Drive Improvements Phase B for the amount of $123,125.00. All in Favor-Unanimous Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the Chapter 90 Request for Engineering for Pearse Road Drainage for the amount of $15,817.00
To approve the Chapter 90 Request for Engineering for Pearse Road Drainage for the amount of $15,817.00
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the Chapter 90 Request for Engineering for Pearse Road Drainage for the amount of $15,817.00. All in Favor-Unanimous Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the Chapter 90 Request for FY 2024 Fall Paving for the amount of $26,279.91
To approve the Chapter 90 Request for FY 2024 Fall Paving for the amount of $26,279.91
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the Chapter 90 Request for FY 2024 Fall Paving for the amount of $26,279.91. All in Favor-Unanimous Town Administrator Report Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Authorize the Town Administrator to negotiate a revised Community Host Agreement with Northeast Cann on behalf of the Board of Selectmen for their approval
To authorize the Town Administrator to negotiate a revised Community Host Agreement with Northeast Cann on behalf of the Board of Selectmen for their approval
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to authorize the Town Administrator to negotiate a revised Community Host Agreement with Northeast Cann on behalf of the Board of Selectmen for their approval. All in Favor-Unanimous Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Submit the parcel on Taft Avenue, Map 80 Lot 59, for disposal in any manner necessary by the Town Administrator to be reviewed by the Board of Selectmen upon receipt of bids
To submit the parcel on Taft Avenue, Map 80 Lot 59, for disposal in any manner necessary by the Town Administrator to be reviewed by the Board of Selectmen upon receipt of bids
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to submit the parcel on Taft Avenue, Map 80 Lot 59, for disposal in any manner necessary by the Town Administrator to be reviewed by the Board of Selectmen upon receipt of bids. All in Favor-Unanimous Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Accept Mr. Matthew Pimentel's letter of resignation from the Zoning Board of Appeals, with regrets
To accept Mr. Matthew Pimentel's letter of resignation from the Zoning Board of Appeals, with regrets
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to accept Mr. Matthew Pimentel's letter of resignation from the Zoning Board of Appeals, with regrets. All in Favor-Unanimous The Board reviewed correspondence from Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Accept Mr. Dylan Ferreira's letter of resignation from the Conservation Commission, with regrets
To accept Mr. Dylan Ferreira's letter of resignation from the Conservation Commission, with regrets
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to accept Mr. Dylan Ferreira's letter of resignation from the Conservation Commission, with regrets. All in Favor-Unanimous The Board reviewed correspondence from Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Delegate the open meeting law response to the Town Administrator regarding the complaint received on June 25, 2024 and July 2, 2024 at 12:05 p.m
To delegate the open meeting law response to the Town Administrator regarding the complaint received on June 25, 2024 and July 2, 2024 at 12:05 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to delegate the open meeting law response to the Town Administrator regarding the complaint received on June 25, 2024 and July 2, 2024 at 12:05 p.m. All in Favor- Unanimous At 8:31 p.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Enter into executive session, pursuant to M.G.L.c30A, §21(a)(3): To discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the publi
To enter into executive session, pursuant to M.G.L.c30A, §21(a)(3): To discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body: Boat Ramp and M.G.L.c30A, §21(a)(6): To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body: Pearse Landing
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)(3): To discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body: Boat Ramp and M.G.L.c30A, §21(a)(6): To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body: Pearse Landing . Roll Call Vote- Kitchin-Aye, Beaudette-Aye, Medeiros-Aye Open session will not reconvene. Respectfully submitted, Amanda Staton, Administrative Assistant Document List: Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes June 18, 20.” (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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