MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
July 30, 2024
11 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 Veteran's Suicide Awareness 5k Road Race to be organized by the VFW Swansea Post 2045 on September 22, 2024
To approve the Veteran's Suicide Awareness 5k Road Race to be organized by the VFW Swansea Post 2045 on September 22, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the Veteran's Suicide Awareness 5k Road Race to be organized by the VFW Swansea Post 2045 on September 22, 2024. All in Favor- Unanimous Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Table item three until the next Board of Selectmen meeting on August 13, 2024
To table item three until the next Board of Selectmen meeting on August 13, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to table item three until the next Board of Selectmen meeting on August 13, 2024. All in Favor- Unanimous Vote to Appoint Full-Time Patrolmen Chief Foley said the two candida.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Appoint Mr. Zack Olivera, Dartmouth, MA as a Full-Time Patrolman, effective August 12, 2024
To appoint Mr. Zack Olivera, Dartmouth, MA as a Full-Time Patrolman, effective August 12, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to appoint Mr. Zack Olivera, Dartmouth, MA as a Full-Time Patrolman, effective August 12, 2024. All in Favor- Unanimous Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Appoint Mr. Scott Stavens, Fall River, MA as a Full-Time Patrolman, effective August 12, 2024
To appoint Mr. Scott Stavens, Fall River, MA as a Full-Time Patrolman, effective August 12, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to appoint Mr. Scott Stavens, Fall River, MA as a Full-Time Patrolman, effective August 12, 2024. All in Favor- Unanimous Police Chief Mark Foley left at 8:26 p.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the facility use agreement between the Town of Swansea and Lighthouse Mind, Body, Spirit, Sanctuary LLC for a community yoga and sound healing meditation event to be conducted on August 8th an
To approve the facility use agreement between the Town of Swansea and Lighthouse Mind, Body, Spirit, Sanctuary LLC for a community yoga and sound healing meditation event to be conducted on August 8th and 14th and September 11th and 29th from 5:00 p.m.-9:00p.m
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the facility use agreement between the Town of Swansea and Lighthouse Mind, Body, Spirit, Sanctuary LLC for a community yoga and sound healing meditation event to be conducted on August 8th and 14th and September 11th and 29th from 5:00 p.m.-9:00p.m. All in Favor- Unanimous The Board agreed the Chairman could authorize a date change if requi.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Appoint Ms. Mallory Aronstein, Easton, MA, Ms. Joanne Rebelo, Swansea, MA, Mr. Scott Holcomb, Attleboro, MA, Mr. Thomas Rodrigues, Swansea, MA, Ms. Alanna Solitro, Swansea, MA, Mr. Christopher Coelho,
To appoint Ms. Mallory Aronstein, Easton, MA, Ms. Joanne Rebelo, Swansea, MA, Mr. Scott Holcomb, Attleboro, MA, Mr. Thomas Rodrigues, Swansea, MA, Ms. Alanna Solitro, Swansea, MA, Mr. Christopher Coelho, Acushnet, MA, Mr. Robert Medeiros, Swansea, MA, Mr. Robert Silveira, Swansea, MA, Mr. Eric Graham, Swansea, MA, Ms. Elizabeth White, Somerset, MA, Mr. Sean Scanlon, Rehoboth, MA, Doctor Tammy Green, Swansea, MA, Mr. Grant Hajder, Swansea, MA, Mr. Anthony Palladino, North Providence, RI, Ms. Sarah Carlson, Swansea, MA, Mr. Richard Looker, Swansea, MA, and Mr. Scott Olobri, North Providence, RI to the School Feasibility Study Committee, effective July 1, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to appoint Ms. Mallory Aronstein, Easton, MA, Ms. Joanne Rebelo, Swansea, MA, Mr. Scott Holcomb, Attleboro, MA, Mr. Thomas Rodrigues, Swansea, MA, Ms. Alanna Solitro, Swansea, MA, Mr. Christopher Coelho, Acushnet, MA, Mr. Robert Medeiros, Swansea, MA, Mr. Robert Silveira, Swansea, MA, Mr. Eric Graham, Swansea, MA, Ms. Elizabeth White, Somerset, MA, Mr. Sean Scanlon, Rehoboth, MA, Doctor Tammy Green, Swansea, MA, Mr. Grant Hajder, Swansea, MA, Mr. Anthony Palladino, North Providence, RI, Ms. Sarah Carlson, Swansea, MA, Mr. Richard Looker, Swansea, MA, and Mr. Scott Olobri, North Providence, RI to the School Feasibility Study Committee, effective July 1, 2024. All in Favor-Unanimous Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the meeting minutes of July 16, 2024
To approve the meeting minutes of July 16, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the meeting minutes of July 16, 2024. All in Favor- Unanimous Town Administrator Report Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Accept the donation of lots 4B-A and 4B-B from the current owners to the Conservation Commission
To accept the donation of lots 4B-A and 4B-B from the current owners to the Conservation Commission
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to accept the donation of lots 4B-A and 4B-B from the current owners to the Conservation Commission. All in Favor- Unanimous Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the payment authorization to Mallory Aronstein, Town Administrator, by the Board of Selectmen to departments 122, 123, 151, 155, 193, 195, 910, and 911, effective immediately
To approve the payment authorization to Mallory Aronstein, Town Administrator, by the Board of Selectmen to departments 122, 123, 151, 155, 193, 195, 910, and 911, effective immediately
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the payment authorization to Mallory Aronstein, Town Administrator, by the Board of Selectmen to departments 122, 123, 151, 155, 193, 195, 910, and 911, effective immediately. All in Favor- Unanimous Mrs.” (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: Bark Street, 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 - July 16, 2024 Minutes, 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: Sears Road, Map 58 Lot 2
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: Bark Street, 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 - July 16, 2024 Minutes, 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: Sears Road, Map 58 Lot 2 Roll Call Vote- Kitchin-Aye, Beaudette-Aye, Medeiros-Aye Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to recess in order to clear the room. All in Favor- Unanimous Open session will not reconvene. Respectfu.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Recess in order to clear the room
To recess in order to clear the room
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to recess in order to clear the room. All in Favor- Unanimous Open session will not reconvene.” (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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