MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
August 13, 2024
14 recorded votes, 1 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
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 Attorney Frederick Crosser said he was representing the applicant Mr.” (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 request of SAV-ON at 2314 GAR Highway for a Beer and Wine Off Premise License with the amendment of operating hours to be 8:00 AM- 11:00 PM Monday-Saturday and 10:00 AM- 11:00 PM on Sunday
To approve the request of SAV-ON at 2314 GAR Highway for a Beer and Wine Off Premise License with the amendment of operating hours to be 8:00 AM- 11:00 PM Monday-Saturday and 10:00 AM- 11:00 PM on Sundays
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the request of SAV-ON at 2314 GAR Highway for a Beer and Wine Off Premise License with the amendment of operating hours to be 8:00 AM- 11:00 PM Monday-Saturday and 10:00 AM- 11:00 PM on Sundays. All in Favor-Unanimous Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the Common Victualler License for the Jitterbug Café LLC, 1635 GAR Highway
To approve the Common Victualler License for the Jitterbug Café LLC, 1635 GAR Highway
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the Common Victualler License for the Jitterbug Café LLC, 1635 GAR Highway. All in Favor- Unanimous Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the Second-Hand License for the Jitterbug Café LLC, 1635 GAR Highway
To approve the Second-Hand License for the Jitterbug Café LLC, 1635 GAR Highway
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the Second-Hand License for the Jitterbug Café LLC, 1635 GAR Highway. All in Favor- Unanimous Vote on Appointments Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Re-appoint Mr. Joseph Latimer as a Constable for the Town of Swansea. Medeiros-aye, Kitchin-aye Beaudette-nay
To re-appoint Mr. Joseph Latimer as a Constable for the Town of Swansea. Medeiros-aye, Kitchin-aye Beaudette-nay
The minutes say the motion passed by a majority but do not say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Medeiros to re-appoint Mr. Joseph Latimer as a Constable for the Town of Swansea. Medeiros-aye, Kitchin-aye Beaudette-nay Motion passes by majority Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Medeiros)
Appoint Mr. Patrick Mooney as a Reserve Police Officer for the Town of Swansea, effective August 14, 2024, with a term to expire June 30, 2025
To appoint Mr. Patrick Mooney as a Reserve Police Officer for the Town of Swansea, effective August 14, 2024, with a term to expire June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to appoint Mr. Patrick Mooney as a Reserve Police Officer for the Town of Swansea, effective August 14, 2024, with a term to expire June 30, 2025. All in Favor-Unanimous Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the election worker list as submitted on August 12, 2024, effective August 13, 2024
To approve the election worker list as submitted on August 12, 2024, effective August 13, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the election worker list as submitted on August 12, 2024, effective August 13, 2024. All in Favor-Unanimous Chapter 90 Request-Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the Chapter 90 request for the Town Fuel System Replacement for the amount of $346,763.68
To approve the Chapter 90 request for the Town Fuel System Replacement for the amount of $346,763.68
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the Chapter 90 request for the Town Fuel System Replacement for the amount of $346,763.68. All in Favor-Unanimous Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Award the bid for the Fuel Depot Replacement Project to MECO Environmental Services of Weymouth, Massachusetts in the amount of $813,888.00
To award the bid for the Fuel Depot Replacement Project to MECO Environmental Services of Weymouth, Massachusetts in the amount of $813,888.00
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to award the bid for the Fuel Depot Replacement Project to MECO Environmental Services of Weymouth, Massachusetts in the amount of $813,888.00. All in Favor-Unanimous Vote to Call Special Town Meeting, October 28, 2024 Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Call a Special Town Meeting for October 28, 2024
To call a Special Town Meeting for October 28, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to call a Special Town Meeting for October 28, 2024. All in Favor- Unanimous Vote on the State Primary Warrant for 2024 Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the warrant for the 2024 State Primary for the Town of Swansea, Precincts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
To approve the warrant for the 2024 State Primary for the Town of Swansea, Precincts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the warrant for the 2024 State Primary for the Town of Swansea, Precincts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. All in Favor- Unanimous Approval of Minutes Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the meeting minutes of July 30, 2024
To approve the meeting minutes of July 30, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the meeting minutes of July 30, 2024. All in Favor- Unanimous Town Administrator Report Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to adjourn the meeting. All in Favor-Unanimous Meeting adjourned at 8:17 pm.” (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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