MassVoter.com← Swansea Board of SelectmenSwansea Board of Selectmen · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
November 19, 2024
17 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
Recess at 6:48 p.m
To recess at 6:48 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to recess at 6:48 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Reconvene the meeting at 6:56 p.m
To reconvene the meeting at 6:56 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to reconvene the meeting at 6:56 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Take item 4 relative to appointing an Assistant Parking Clerk out of order
To take item 4 relative to appointing an Assistant Parking Clerk out of order
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to take item 4 relative to appointing an Assistant Parking Clerk out of order. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Appoint Jessica White as Assistant Parking Clerk
To appoint Jessica White as Assistant Parking Clerk
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to appoint Jessica White as Assistant Parking Clerk. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Take item number 5 relative to an appointment to the Housing Authority out of order
To take item number 5 relative to an appointment to the Housing Authority out of order
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to take item number 5 relative to an appointment to the Housing Authority out of order. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Appoint Mr. Richard Costa to the Housing Authority as the Tenant Board member with a term to expire May 11, 2026
To appoint Mr. Richard Costa to the Housing Authority as the Tenant Board member with a term to expire May 11, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to appoint Mr. Richard Costa to the Housing Authority as the Tenant Board member with a term to expire May 11, 2026. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Open the public hearing to establish Tax Shift
To open the public hearing to establish Tax Shift
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to open the public hearing to establish Tax Shift. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Close the public hearing to establish Tax Shift
To close the public hearing to establish Tax Shift
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to close the public hearing to establish Tax Shift. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Not enact small commercial exemption
To not enact small commercial exemption
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to not enact small commercial exemption. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Not implement the residential option
To not implement the residential option
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to not implement the residential option. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Not engage in the Open Space discount
To not engage in the Open Space discount
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to not engage in the Open Space discount. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Establish a split tax rate of 1.48
To establish a split tax rate of 1.48
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to establish a split tax rate of 1.48. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Certificate of Recognition Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Take a brief recess at 7:39 p.m
To take a brief recess at 7:39 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to take a brief recess at 7:39 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Motion made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Reconvene the meeting at 7:45 p.m
To reconvene the meeting at 7:45 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to reconvene the meeting at 7:45 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mrs.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Accept a letter of resignation with regret
To accept a letter of resignation with regret
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to accept a letter of resignation with regret. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS At 8:02 p.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to 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
To enter into Executive Session pursuant to 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 of July 30, 2024, and pursuant toM.G.L.c30A, §21(a)(2): To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for contract negotiations with union personnel: Sergeants Union and Clerical Union
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)(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 of July 30, 2024, and pursuant toM.G.L.c30A, §21(a)(2): To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for contract negotiations with union personnel: Sergeants Union and Clerical Union. Roll Call vote showed: Medeiros, aye; Kitchin, aye; Beaudette, aye. Mr. Medeiros stated open session would not be reconvening. At this time, a Motion was made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to recess and clear t.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Beaudette)
Recess and clear the room
To recess and clear the room
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Beaudette to recess and clear the room. 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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