MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
September 17, 2024
19 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
Appoint Mr. Christopher O'Donoghue, Swansea, MA to the Harbor Advisory Board with a term to expire June 30, 2025
To appoint Mr. Christopher O'Donoghue, Swansea, MA to the Harbor Advisory Board with a term to expire June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to appoint Mr. Christopher O'Donoghue, Swansea, MA to the Harbor Advisory Board with a term to expire June 30, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Appoint Mr. Gary Lund, Swansea, MA to the Harbor Advisory Board with a term to expire June 30, 2025
To appoint Mr. Gary Lund, Swansea, MA to the Harbor Advisory Board with a term to expire June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to appoint Mr. Gary Lund, Swansea, MA to the Harbor Advisory Board with a term to expire June 30, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Vote to Layout as a Public Way Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the layout of Buckingham Drive as a public way
To approve the layout of Buckingham Drive as a public way
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the layout of Buckingham Drive as a public way. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the layout of Kayleigh Court as a public way
To approve the layout of Kayleigh Court as a public way
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the layout of Kayleigh Court as a public way. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the layout of Johemi Trail as a public way
To approve the layout of Johemi Trail as a public way
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the layout of Johemi Trail as a public way. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the layout of Linda Way as a public way
To approve the layout of Linda Way as a public way
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the layout of Linda Way as a public way. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Approval of Minutes Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the Open Session minutes of September 4, 2024
To approve the Open Session minutes of September 4, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the Open Session minutes of September 4, 2024. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Recess the meeting at 6:28 pm
To recess the meeting at 6:28 pm
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to recess the meeting at 6:28 pm. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Reconvene the meeting at 6:30 pm
To reconvene the meeting at 6:30 pm
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to reconvene the meeting at 6:30 pm. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 6:30 pm Public Hearing - Vote on Collateral Pledge of License, Swan.” (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 Attorney Peter Saulino said he represented Fall River Five Cent Ban.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Close the public hearing at 6:34 pm
To close the public hearing at 6:34 pm
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to close the public hearing at 6:34 pm. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the Collateral Pledge of License, Swansea Lounge Inc. d/b/a Venus de Milo
To approve the Collateral Pledge of License, Swansea Lounge Inc. d/b/a Venus de Milo
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the Collateral Pledge of License, Swansea Lounge Inc. d/b/a Venus de Milo. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Town Hall and Annex Addition/Renovation Proposal Presentation Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
That Mrs. Aronstein work with the School Department to write an article for the Special Town Meeting warrant accomplishing the needs of the School Department
That Mrs. Aronstein work with the School Department to write an article for the Special Town Meeting warrant accomplishing the needs of the School Department
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette that Mrs. Aronstein work with the School Department to write an article for the Special Town Meeting warrant accomplishing the needs of the School Department. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Close the Special Town Meeting warrant and to include article one relative to a grant match for a culvert design, article two relative to purchasing a skid steer for the Highway Department, article th
To close the Special Town Meeting warrant and to include article one relative to a grant match for a culvert design, article two relative to purchasing a skid steer for the Highway Department, article three relative to funding for speed enforcement signage, and article four relative to the Town Hall Annex addition project, to insert article five as the spending article for school security, article six relative to the Conservation Restriction monitoring funds, article seven relative to an underground electrical easement, article eight relative to the Accessory Dwelling Unit By law, article nine relative to the Dog Licensing By Law, article ten relative to the Town Clerk licensing fees, article eleven relative to appointing the Tree Warden, and articles twelve, thirteen, and fourteen regarding street acceptances as proposed
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to close the Special Town Meeting warrant and to include article one relative to a grant match for a culvert design, article two relative to purchasing a skid steer for the Highway Department, article three relative to funding for speed enforcement signage, and article four relative to the Town Hall Annex addition project, to insert article five as the spending article for school security, article six relative to the Conservation Restriction monitoring funds, article seven relative to an underground electrical easement, article eight relative to the Accessory Dwelling Unit By law, article nine relative to the Dog Licensing By Law, article ten relative to the Town Clerk licensing fees, article eleven relative to appointing the Tree Warden, and articles twelve, thirteen, and fourteen regarding street acceptances as proposed. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Town Administrator's Report Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Award the bid to TC Homes LLC, Fall River, MA in the amount of $75,0001.00
To award the bid to TC Homes LLC, Fall River, MA in the amount of $75,0001.00
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to award the bid to TC Homes LLC, Fall River, MA in the amount of $75,0001.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Adopt the Host Community Agreement for Northeast Cann 610 GAR Highway
To adopt the Host Community Agreement for Northeast Cann 610 GAR Highway
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to adopt the Host Community Agreement for Northeast Cann 610 GAR Highway. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Award the bid to the Pasquazzi Brothers of Cranston, RI in the amount of $84,660.00
To award the bid to the Pasquazzi Brothers of Cranston, RI in the amount of $84,660.00
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to award the bid to the Pasquazzi Brothers of Cranston, RI in the amount of $84,660.00. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Old Business The Board reviewed the Special Tax Assessment Request.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Not add the Special Tax Assessment request from Silver Stone Castle and Family Entertainment LLC, request to the warrant
To not add the Special Tax Assessment request from Silver Stone Castle and Family Entertainment LLC, request to the warrant
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to not add the Special Tax Assessment request from Silver Stone Castle and Family Entertainment LLC, request to the warrant. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS New Business There was no new business at this time.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Adjourn the Board of Selectmen Meeting at 8:47 pm
To adjourn the Board of Selectmen Meeting at 8:47 pm
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to adjourn the Board of Selectmen Meeting at 8:47 pm. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Respectfully submitted, Melissa Heilborn, Administrative Assistant.” (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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