MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
November 12, 2024
24 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
Open the public hearing for an annual Entertainment license for Versailles Boutique Venue, 262 Swansea Mall Drive
To open the public hearing for an annual Entertainment license for Versailles Boutique Venue, 262 Swansea Mall Drive
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to open the public hearing for an annual Entertainment license for Versailles Boutique Venue, 262 Swansea Mall Drive. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Ms.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Close the public hearing regarding an entertainment license for Versailles Boutique Venue, 262 Swansea Mall Drive
To close the public hearing regarding an entertainment license for Versailles Boutique Venue, 262 Swansea Mall Drive
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to close the public hearing regarding an entertainment license for Versailles Boutique Venue, 262 Swansea Mall Drive. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the annual Entertainment License for Versailles Boutique Venue, 262 Swansea Mall Drive, term to expire December 31, 2025
To approve the annual Entertainment License for Versailles Boutique Venue, 262 Swansea Mall Drive, term to expire December 31, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the annual Entertainment License for Versailles Boutique Venue, 262 Swansea Mall Drive, term to expire December 31, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Take item five relative to chapter 90 project closeouts out of order
To take item five relative to chapter 90 project closeouts out of order
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to take item five relative to chapter 90 project closeouts out of order. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Ms.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Table Item five
To table Item five
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to table Item five. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Take item nine regarding approval of minutes out of order
To take item nine regarding approval of minutes out of order
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to take item nine regarding approval of minutes out of order. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the open session minutes from October 15, 2024
To approve the open session minutes from October 15, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the open session minutes from October 15, 2024. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the open session minutes from October 22, 2024
To approve the open session minutes from October 22, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the open session minutes from October 22, 2024. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Take item ten A regarding the Board Of Selectman proposed meeting schedule out of order
To take item ten A regarding the Board Of Selectman proposed meeting schedule out of order
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to take item ten A regarding the Board Of Selectman proposed meeting schedule out of order. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS The Board discussed the meeting schedule.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the Selectman meeting schedule for 2025 the first half
To approve the Selectman meeting schedule for 2025 the first half
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the Selectman meeting schedule for 2025 the first half. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Open the public hearing for class 1 Dealers License Safe Harbor Shed LLC 58-86 Swansea Mall Drive
To open the public hearing for class 1 Dealers License Safe Harbor Shed LLC 58-86 Swansea Mall Drive
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to open the public hearing for class 1 Dealers License Safe Harbor Shed LLC 58-86 Swansea Mall Drive. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Safe Harbors Sheds Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Close the public hearing requiring the Class 1 Dealer License for Safe Harbors Sheds LLC, 58-86 Swansea Mall Drive
To close the public hearing requiring the Class 1 Dealer License for Safe Harbors Sheds LLC, 58-86 Swansea Mall Drive
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to close the public hearing requiring the Class 1 Dealer License for Safe Harbors Sheds LLC, 58-86 Swansea Mall Drive. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve Safe Harbors Sheds LLC class one dealer's license operating at 58-86 Swansea Mall Drive, to expire December 31, 2025
To approve Safe Harbors Sheds LLC class one dealer's license operating at 58-86 Swansea Mall Drive, to expire December 31, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve Safe Harbors Sheds LLC class one dealer's license operating at 58-86 Swansea Mall Drive, to expire December 31, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Take item 10 B out of order. Regarding the Town Administrator's October Report
To take item 10 B out of order. Regarding the Town Administrator's October Report
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to take item 10 B out of order. Regarding the Town Administrator's October Report. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Open the public hearing to consider the application for pool tables and public amusement licenses for Silverstone Castle Family Entertainment LLC, 358 GAR Highway
To open the public hearing to consider the application for pool tables and public amusement licenses for Silverstone Castle Family Entertainment LLC, 358 GAR Highway
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to open the public hearing to consider the application for pool tables and public amusement licenses for Silverstone Castle Family Entertainment LLC, 358 GAR Highway. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Present at this time were Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Close the public hearing to consider the Silverstone Castle Family Entertainment pool tables, park amusement, and entertainment license for Silverstone Castle LLC, 358 GAR Highway
To close the public hearing to consider the Silverstone Castle Family Entertainment pool tables, park amusement, and entertainment license for Silverstone Castle LLC, 358 GAR Highway
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to close the public hearing to consider the Silverstone Castle Family Entertainment pool tables, park amusement, and entertainment license for Silverstone Castle LLC, 358 GAR Highway. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve the Entertainment License contingent upon receipt of the Certification of Occupancy for Silverstone Castle and Family Entertainment LLC 358 GAR Highway, to expire December 31, 2025
To approve the Entertainment License contingent upon receipt of the Certification of Occupancy for Silverstone Castle and Family Entertainment LLC 358 GAR Highway, to expire December 31, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve the Entertainment License contingent upon receipt of the Certification of Occupancy for Silverstone Castle and Family Entertainment LLC 358 GAR Highway, to expire December 31, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve Amusement and pool table license contingent upon receipt of the Certification of Occupancy Silverstone Castle and Family Entertainment LLC 358 GAR Highway term to expire December 31, 2025
To approve Amusement and pool table license contingent upon receipt of the Certification of Occupancy Silverstone Castle and Family Entertainment LLC 358 GAR Highway term to expire December 31, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve Amusement and pool table license contingent upon receipt of the Certification of Occupancy Silverstone Castle and Family Entertainment LLC 358 GAR Highway term to expire December 31, 2025. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve and sign trash fee commitment
To approve and sign trash fee commitment
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve and sign trash fee commitment. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Community Development Director John Hansen discussed housing and pl.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Approve sign, and approve the plan for the proposed housing development housing plan
To approve sign, and approve the plan for the proposed housing development housing plan
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to approve sign, and approve the plan for the proposed housing development housing plan. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Take a five-minute recess
To take a five-minute recess
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to take a five-minute recess. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Reconvene the meeting
To reconvene the meeting
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to reconvene the meeting. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Community Development Director, Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Reduce Conservation Commission from seven to five members effective November 12, 2024
To reduce Conservation Commission from seven to five members effective November 12, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to reduce Conservation Commission from seven to five members effective November 12, 2024 ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS The Board received a letter from the Conservation Commission regard.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to adjourn. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Respectfully submitted, Jessica White, Administrative Assistant Doc.” (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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